For more information about the Wendover canal restoration or to help them out, head over to their website! 🌳😊 wendovercanal.org.uk/

You have the uncanny ability to make literally ALL your content equally compelling! I think it's your infectious positivity that makes watching an oil change or a surprise spider seem as compelling as a foodie tour or festival visit. More power to the four of you!

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

You're the best, this is such a big compliment thank you so much!! 🥰 it really does mean a lot!

The Canal is an old feeder, the original plan was to make it just a feeder, no boats, it's an old chalk stream. They realised at the time that the cost difference to dig it right out and make it navigable wasn't much different. The bridge in Tring is actually a new build, its concrete with a brick covering. It's a very nice bridge for a new one. Just up from the basin you moored is an old rubbish tip, this is the biggest thing stopping the restoration and they've been working at digging it out. There isn't really anything stopping it from being restored all the way. The old mooring bay is new work, there was a stoppage on works which is maybe still in place, the canal leaked so bad it ended up taking water away through leakages, the whole thing is being lined, if you look at some of the bits between where you are moored and the first bridge you can see the tar in the banks where they tried to seal it back in the day. It's having a bentomat lining now. I cover canal restoration's on my channel and I've been there a few times

@CourtAboveTheCut

4 ай бұрын

Also just up from you is the Buckingham arm, that's another that's being restored, they opened bridge one last year for dredging and it's nearly ready to be opened to boaters. It may be worth contacting the society as they may wish to meet you and give you a tour

Even seeing an empty canal has a fascination about it, all the history and what its seen yet now destined to make more memorable time for years to come .xx

The reason for the " Twisty " brick bridges is for strength , much stronger than straight brick .

Hi guys great vlog, a stop lock is usually where two canals join they jealously guarded their water, and a gauging lock is where they would have checked the boat for draughty for the purpose of extracting tolls, happy spring cruising x

The grassy knoll. Reminds me of Windows XP. 😁

I went to School in Wendover (John Colet) and used to walk home along the canal to my little village in Weston Turville, so pleased to see it’s finally being restored to its former glory!

@philtucker1224

4 ай бұрын

Did it still have water back then? What year?

@EKEastlake

4 ай бұрын

@@philtucker1224yeah it’s always had water since I’ve grew up there from 1991 to 2010 😊

I was counting how many times Amy said nice at the start of the video but I lost count. You are a great history teacher Amy :)

@KarenG.-qs7wc

4 ай бұрын

So was I 🤣👍

It’s actually Cows Resting in the fields

I love your vloggs👌 and your background music is amazing!!!❤

Greetings from the mountains of North Carolina. Enjoying your video and following along with my Collins waterway guide #1. It is wonderful to see the young folks , their travels on the canals . Have fun and many thanks.

The idea of restoring the last four miles of that canal section really floats my boat!

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

I believe they are always looking for volunteers! ☺️

Happy for hire boat season? Having just been 14d on the water I already despise novice hire boaters, especially the drunk ones - and that after having hired the boat ourselves. But it was funny waving twice to you - at both sides of Braunston! Now I'm sad our holiday is over and we had to leave Audouin's Gull behind!

I enjoyed seeing what an empty canal looks like! Thanks for sharing

The engine sounds so much more quiet..great job! When Wes had the green hood up and the orange jacket...first thing I thought was, "he's getting ready for Easter." 🥕🥕 LOL Another great vlog..safe travels till the next one. 🥰

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

Haha 😂 all he needed was a green hat! Thank you so much 🥰

This said with much love... Wes, I think it was because the vlog began with some yummy food for Mr Dupes, but your outfit made me think of a giant carrot!!!! 😂😂😂❤

‘a shilling per ounce’ classic! You two are brilliant!

You guys truly are just Nerds. And THANK YOU! Love all the info, and I never would have been able to see the “inside” of a canal. Again, thanks.

Amy your hair is gorgeous. Love all your sheep neighbors

History time with Amy is always a treat! Really hope you guys get to see more of that arm when it's opened up. Far future episode? :o

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

haha, all that knowledge! What a treat 😂 Ooooh yeah we would love to! Will keep an eye out 👀

It's amazing how Amy can conjure up historical knowledge just by looking down and slightly to the side. What a fascinating technique.

Winter wasnt bad this year. Lighter nights and springtime emerging is the best time to experience. Makes us feel So much better doesnt it.😊😊😊

Hey Wes, One reason why GeGe's engine does sound better is due to that air filter, the engine was literally being starved of clean air and then struggling to get the right mix of fuel and air. To put your mind at ease, after running the engine for a while just check your work. You are truly moving through some enjoyable territory. So kind to give the runner a lift over the mud. Take care, Mark Alberta, Canada

Ah the memories! Its so lovely to be seeing places we were, but Boat Timey ❤

You were a flower boat Amy 😂

10 out of 10🎉

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

thank you! 🤩

Hi Amy and Wes. The Wendover Arm looks like a nice quiet place (other than the argument that you heard!). Glad the engine was fine after the service. Take care. Nick

What a nice spring vlog! It is certainly a relief that the weather is getting brighter, and an end is coming to living inside, staring on a grey sky and mud everywhere. We can return to nature and gardening 🤩

Fun video. I enjoy seeing new things like the empty canal. I also thought of a carrot with Wes's orange and green. Looked great. While your flowers were lovely spring colors, not spring flowers, they were fall/winter chrysanthemums. Looked very nice on the roof like that. Rufus was ecstatic running around in the field. So cool. Stay safe and well.

I'm glad to hear that they are going on with the restoration. Nice mellow little tangent! Cheers!

Your happy mood is infectious.

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

Great vlog as usual and so nice to hear from the worlds greatest expert on the Wendover Arm.😊

You two are so cute. ❤❤

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Dominic! Hope you are well 🥰

Your boat runs much better after an oil change and filter change. Safe Travels and Enjoy!! 🫂🫂🫂🫂

Continue the joy of living and life.

So enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing your growing love of canal life. It’s truly an adventurous journey to your eyes and hearts. Great job on the video editing. Music. Scenes and dialogue. Thanks again. From Michigan. ❤

Love it!! What a lovely cruise! Thanks for taking us with you! Glad the engine is happy 😁❤

We only just found your channel, we bought our boat on the Slough arm and are loving watching you do the same journey we did. Great vlogs, wonderfully entertaining 😊

Nicest couple on the canals for sure ❤ Wes is still the funniest (sorry Ames)!

Hi Amy and Wes, doggy too. We just subscribed to your Chanel. Love going along the canals with you. Lots of fresh air is good for you. I'm held up at mo as broken a bone in my foot and waiting for new hip. Oh the Joy's. Look forward to watching all your vids.😊😊😊

Very interesting vlog from you both and yes welcome spring we sure do need it tc now the oldies👍👍🤗🤗

I like the history lessons! Keep em up!👏

why was I expecting to hear the "admire this year's rooftop greenhouse crop!" from the salad dish scene. Because I'm partly programmed by the pat system. Luckily I'm watching this channel now ✌️🌿🌸😆

Gorgeous!

Brilliant upbeat vlog. you two are amazing. I love your mugs too.

Hi Amy and Wes just finished binge watching your vlogs and enjoyed every minute. You have made me laugh so much and really cheered me up on a bad day. Looking forward to watching your next journey be safe and good luck and big hugs to Rufus and Doops x

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for going back and watching them all wow! ! 😊so glad you like them 🥰

Engine does sound lovely now xx

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

We think so too! You really can tell a difference haha!

@samwright8599

4 ай бұрын

@@BoatTime Wes the boat whisperer

Enjoyable vlog.💚

Lovely guys,needed some nice vibes today! X

What a lovely couple you are! 👍🙏

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

CHG or cruising the cut said there was a boat builder on the end of the mill site at one time.

Good job Amy ❤

Great vlog as always guys ❤

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As always Xx

oh dear, I'll be out hiring in May, I apologise in advance! Actually, I'm not tooooo bad, just learning as I go. I cannot wait to get out there again! 😊 A bit of that flour factory made me think of a Victorian prison... I don't know what that says about me! 🤣 I'm fascinated by empty canals but the first thought that goes through my head is 'ah, there's no way I'd pull myself out if I fell in the water there!' It'll be amazing when it's done! As for Fyre Festival, they should've called it Bin Fyre Festival! the accommodation sitch was shocking!! Another great vlog & particularly loving the chill jazz vibe... niiiiiice! 😉 Take care for now! Claire xxx

Surely you've already seen disused canals (under restoration) if you've cruised the K & A? Somerset coal canal near Bath and the Wilts and Berks canal near Devizes! Also you could have cruised to Bristol along the Avon and hired a pilot to take you to the Gloucester & Sharpness canal without going back down the K & A.

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

have seen closed off canals but haven’t see one being actively restored! 😊

That is haygates flower mill

Hope you found the canal towpath walk to Wendover while you were there !

If you haven't passed Cosgrove yet restoration of the Buckingham Arm may be worth a look

We’re in MK so looking forward to seeing you come up through the area. We went down to Slapton last summer. Just north or the Marsworth reservoirs and we were moored perpendicular with where the great train robbery took place. Middle of nowhere for two glorious 30c days! Between slapton lock and church lock was absolutely lovely to cruise through.

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

Oh no way thats so cool! We did an escape room themed around that. Must've already gone past that bit, lovely! 😊

@BookmavenUSA

4 ай бұрын

I used to live in Stantonbury in Milton Keynes. Loved my time in the U.K. I was a Social Worker , my office was in Bletchley

One query for Wes: is the lead attached to your coat at 21:15 in the video attached to Rufus's collar or to Amy, so she can make sure you don't wander off?

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

😂😂 its my way of keeping Wes from running off

Amy, I genuinely thought I’d heard you say the spider was after your knickers not bickers 😂🕷

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

I wouldnt put it past that sneaky guy 😂🕷

@Rachellovescheese

4 ай бұрын

@@BoatTime 😂😂😂

I do hope you are one of the dog owners who picks up after your dog. So many walkers along the canal just don't bother.

@MsRachaelRoberts

4 ай бұрын

You can clearly see Amy getting green poo bags out and picking up and carrying Rufus's poop.

@Allotment_life

4 ай бұрын

Not only do they pick up after Rufus with biodegradable bags but they pick up other dogs 💩 from the towpath too!!!! Good work BoatTime

One shilling per ounce fine so if they were a ton over (eg a builders bag of sand) they would be fined £1792 seems a bit high

Wes looks like a pumpkin in this episode 😂

Please share the name of the app you showed when on the Wendover Arm. Stay warm and safe. M

Oh nooo where are The Bears? Lol

I have celiac disease xxx

I agree the canals were a smart move, but British parochialism resulted in too few broad canals which can take 4 times or more load like the much older French canal system. Pity the 299' contour plan was not realised across much of Britain - it'd have been such a boon to modern sustainability. Oh well. (luv from NZ)

I lost how many times she said the word Like Like Like…

Please no more emptying toilet’s 🤢☮️

@BoatTime

4 ай бұрын

oh we wish too 😂

@dianetanski464

4 ай бұрын

You gotta do what you gotta do. I like all the little jobs that need to be done because it is part of your life. The shopping, laundry, cleaning, errands, and tours of all the towns you visit. Life with Wes and Amy.