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@cruisingontheborder

7 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Owl boxes on tall posts. What a day you had.

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tessa thanks 🙏 for the comment. The owl suggestion is coming out as the number 1 idea 🤔. Think we agree 👍. Every day seems very busy think it’s because we move nearly every day, always an adventure to be had 🤣

They are martin houses which are a type of swallow and said to never land much on the ground and like heights. We have the all over America and with the tall pole it limits predator access. It’s like a small city in there!

I am becoming more and more convinced that shopping trolleys and baskets grow in water, and they get harvested by supermarkets. And another silly comment. The things on poles in the fields were air traffic control towers for the local birds. Of course Michael is teasing you. He's your husband, it's his job!

@cruisingontheborder

10 ай бұрын

Hmm we think you are getting our sense of humour!! Love it. Yep we are sure about the shopping trolley's as well...... The poles maybe you are right. Finally yes I love it when Michael teases me, we have such great banter which I think now everyone is understanding....

Is that what is called "foot in his mouth"? At least he was smiling and funny and nice....LOL, but........ I literally laughed out loud! What fun!

@cruisingontheborder

10 ай бұрын

Hi Sharon, we are so pleased we made you laugh and you got our British banter, keep watching we have lots more fun and games coming up. xx

Another great vlog, what a massive weir. Looks like the pheasant has lost his way !

@cruisingontheborder

11 ай бұрын

John the pheasant was so funny, heavens know where it was sleeping and eating…

I'm the sort who won't stop being concerned about something till I'm right in the midst of it. But I'll fret till then.

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

It’s difficult sometimes not to worry but I’ve learnt now most things are never as bad as you think… I also like teasing 😈 Michael about things too. We have great banter between us about it all as well 😁

SO FUN!

@cruisingontheborder

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Sharon. x

6:16 Lightpole Owl. Has it's own reading light!

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi thanks so much for the comment, love it 😄 think your right 👌

WELL...I can't say I've seen a pheasant (of all things) walking about ANYWHERE. We've got Crows, Pigeons, Starlings, more Crows, a few Mourning Doves, more Pidgeons, still MORE Crows, a few Ring-Tailed Hawks, some Falcons, and more crows...

@cruisingontheborder

7 ай бұрын

Great comment x

Really love sitting down with a brew watching and catching up with your adventures. Keep it going

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

So appreciate your lovely comment thank you 🙏. Video edits can be a challenge but it’s lovely to know you love watching them 💕💕

@cathyspencer5649

Жыл бұрын

Echo that comment. I’m going on holiday this Saturday for a week with partner on narrow boat from stone Shropshire. Any tips gratefully received x

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Cathy 💕 depending on how long you have the boat, going south is lovely, Fradley junction a favourite 😻 of ours then onto the start of the Coventry. Let us know how you get on👍 x

@cathyspencer5649

Жыл бұрын

@@cruisingontheborder thanks for taking the time to reply. Just a week, I knocked it will fly by!

@cathyspencer5649

Жыл бұрын

*know PS love watching your videos 🤩

It is always worried to be worried about things because you are then on your top game. It goes wrong when you get blase about things.

@cruisingontheborder

11 ай бұрын

Yes we are always aware of our environment. Thanks for the comment.

You are both funny, thanks for sharing your adventures! Been watching a video at least once a day!

@cruisingontheborder

11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Wow thank for your kind message and we are so pleased you are enjoying so much. Glad you enjoy our banter and sense of humour. x

Are you sure that was he's bike ?

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Interesting thought 🫣🫣 🤔🤔 thanks for dropping us a comment and hope you continue to enjoy 😉

Pretty sure you’re correct with saying those boxes are for barn owls.

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul thanks for taking the time to comment it means a lot to us. Wow 🤩 pity we didn’t stay in the area to see them fly in 🦅

Great episode a Brucie bonus episode for me. ( I thought I had seen this one ) I thought you was further along near to my favourite episode, the one with a river and a weir in high flood. Everywhere was red and you could go no further for a few days.

@cruisingontheborder

5 ай бұрын

Ah ah no this was a different episode, the river and weir was a very scary one... it brings back a few palpitations when we both watch it!!

@graham907

5 ай бұрын

@cruisingontheborder me to especially when Michael ( calm as you like ) said I'll give it some gas....I found myself saying please moar its to dangerous.

10:50 I always wondered why the bridges have them Jutty Out bits. Fancy that eh!! I quite often learn new stuff from your vlogs 👍🏻

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for your comment. Now you know what the jutty out bits are 🤣 Seriously though we are glad you learn things from watching out channel. Take care 👍❤️

We cope better in the morning

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

That’s good to know, I’m a morning person, Michaels more and afternoon type of guy 🤣🤣. Hope you continue to enjoy our little adventures 🏃‍♀️

Thank you very much for sharing be happy take care

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lilo 💕💕 so pleased you enjoyed. Take care yourself too 😄

wind or rain. you both are always in a good mood!!! in Holland ive seen these mast in a field. and there is it for storks! sorry my englisch is terribele!

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Cornelius love the comment 🙏 it means a lot. We try to be in a good mood 😄 Michael keeps me giggling with his quips and jokes! Ah ah yes storks, good 👍. Your English is excellent 👌

thanks...go on that way ... i love it!

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

😀👌so pleased you enjoyed

Hey Jackie, i know you love seeing the birds on your travels. Thought I'd mention a great free app I've been using called Merlin. Once downloaded you press sound ID and it records any bird song and tells you what they are, it works great👍. Just thought I'd mention it to you and all that watch your wonderful channel, atb Dixie❤

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Thank you so much for your lovely comment Dixie. Jaq will deffo download the app. She loves birdsong as do I. Thanks so much for sharing the info 👍❤️

@SuperDixxxie

Жыл бұрын

@cruisingontheborder No problem Michael. Found your channel a month or so ago but I've nearly caught up now😭🤣 love it👌

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi we’ve just downloaded the app, thanks for the tip. Will give it a try 🙏🙏

@SuperDixxxie

Жыл бұрын

@cruisingontheborder You'll love it I'm sure atb Dixie 👍❤️

The fire beacons were erected in fields up and down the country and were lilt simultaneously to celebrate the jubilee.I don’t think any owls were involved.!!!!!

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Ah thanks for that Ian. We have heard many suggestions as to what they are. Thanks for your comment. 👍❤️

Heading into Leicester … I usually get excited, when I’m heading out. Never had any plans to go near Leicester on my boat. But if you are, I recommend your moor well away before you do, then set off at 4am to beat the crack addicts!

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for your comment. We actually moored in a really safe and decent place in Leicester as you saw towards the end of the video. We had no probs at all there As you will know, every boater has there own story about places based on their own knowledge but we have to say we were fine and the mooring we chose was safe and secure. 👍🤣

Loving the banter 😅between you both great vlog as usual lookout for the tsunami Jackie 😂😂 love you both ❤️

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi David 😀 we love your comment. It’s all natural and normal for us, Michaels the king of banter 🤣🤣. Thankfully the tsunami doesn’t appear, but look out for raging 🌊 next week…. 🤔

Just lovely, enjoyed the banter between you two. . keep it up an safe Boating from Texas. 🇺🇸

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve 🤣🤣 Michael always keeps me on my toes… so pleased you enjoyed and stay safe in Texas. Next week things get a little spicy onboard BR 🌊🌊🤯

Think your boxes on poles in the fields are fire beacons

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ian thanks for your comment and that’s an interesting suggestion. Not sure we got close enough to check that. We did see some fire beacons a few weeks ago through. So maybe your right 👌.

Hello Jackie and Michael mick from Hull really enjoyed this episode hope you are both well and look forward to the next one xx😊😊

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mick so pleased you enjoyed our latest adventures… next week it gets a little more interesting 🌊🌊🫣🫣

@mickclark427

Жыл бұрын

I will look forward to that episode xx😀😀

Love the video as always you did say Leicester was diverse but didn’t expect to se a pheasant 🤣🤣

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gaz… 😂😂 totally diverse, we were shocked to see it too!! Thanks for the comment 💕

👍👌❤️🇨🇦, Gr8 video as always

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Sending our thanks across the ocean to you. Glad you enjoyed and hope all is well in Canada 🇨🇦 💕

That lock gate at Frog Island has been a problem for a long while, why the CRT cant get it sorted.....we had difficulty with it early last year and if I'm ever in the city i often walk from West Bridge to there and helped numerous boaters having trouble with the gate.

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Michael loved the comment 💕💕 you are so kind to stop by and help out. CRT weren’t very helpful when we called and thankfully passers by help us. Thanks for the comment 👌

I really enjoy your videos. Absolute pleasure to watch. Take care and cheers. Also just so you know Jackie I worry and stress about everything. My sweet dog is constantly comforting me.

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

💕💕 so lovely to hear from you 🙏🙏. Thanks for your concern, I do like teasing Michael particularly with my mooring worries, as I know he always like to pulls my leg about it 🤣🤣. Hope your all good and find time to relax with your little dog. Xx

Hi your back my favourite movie stars thought you both gone on holiday abroad thank goodness you haven't jaq if you are feeling windy stay off the mushy peas Hun lol look after her Michael God bless you both John 😊

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi John 😂😂 great comment, but not sure about the movie stars…. No we hadn’t gone anywhere just thought it better if our videos came out on a Sunday 😃. Now I do like mushy peas with my fish and chips… maybe I’ll take you up on your suggestion 😉 Jac 💕

@johnmullin1188

Жыл бұрын

Lol I hope you do God bless you both and sweet dreams 😉

You need some people to clean and clear the rubbish that get throw into water out of order the people that do it. There going to be real hot weather in Aug to the middle of sept so make sure you both drink lots of water at that time. Love the views and the video

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Pamela. Yes there is loads of rubbish in canals in parts of the county. It’s mainly in the big cities. 👍❤️

Maybe a fire beacon

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Patricia. Thanks for your comment. We did see a beacon on the Grand Union canal but they were cages not boxes which leads us to suspect they are owl boxes. But who knows? 👍❤️

Seeing you in down jackets and wool caps makes me wish I was there. It’s 107 F heat index in Mississippi today.

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dudley wow now that is hot…. Maybe a little too hot for us 🥵. Does it get really cold in winter?

@dudleysandifer4219

Жыл бұрын

@@cruisingontheborder it was 15 degrees F last winter, but winters are usually mild.

That gate in Leicester is a nightmare, we came across a single-handed boater who had been in there 2 hours, it took four of us to open it, glad we had enough crew aboard. Hottest day last year we came down Foxton Locks, CRT volunteers would only supervise because of the heat, again glad there were three of us.

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi wow what a tale, we can imagine they got stuck for so long. We were about 1/2hr in there!! Locks are challenging at the best of times as it seems you’ve found out. Keep cruising its great fun 😀

Great video. I hope the weather improves for you. I am in east anglia and it is like november

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Judith thank you so much for commenting 😀 it means a lot to us. The weather gets a lot worse for us before it gets better sadly… next weeks a bit of a rollercoaster, literally. Don’t forget to watch, our new day is Sunday 💕💕

Osprey nesting poles I think

@cruisingontheborder

11 ай бұрын

Great suggestion think you may be right 👌

Nest boxes are for Raptors.

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 great comment but not sure what a raptor is, do we have them in the UK?? 🤔

@jprsct

Жыл бұрын

@@cruisingontheborder Birds of prey or predatory birds, are also known as raptors. By the way, Barn owls nest in Barns or the hollows in trees.

I don't know if you're just lucky, or people are generally friendly and helpful on the waterways.

@cruisingontheborder

10 ай бұрын

Great question Batman!! We find the majority of people we meet on the network are so so helpful. Think it's the nature of boating, everyone is in the same boat (excuse the pun) and we all just help each other. Great community.

Looks like a Martin house.

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi lovely to hear from you 😀 we’ve had so many suggestions inc martins and owls. Definitely for 🦅. Hope you enjoy our channel.

Leicester City FC 🦊💙

@cruisingontheborder

11 ай бұрын

What can we say, take it you are a fan?

@michaelshaw1662

11 ай бұрын

Yes big fan 🦊. Loving your channel and subscribed

@cruisingontheborder

11 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Should I tell you we are both massive Leeds fans….. it’s going to be an interesting season 🫣🫣

@michaelshaw1662

11 ай бұрын

@@cruisingontheborder Should be very interesting in the Championship this season.

A very interesting video yet again, so much water in the lock overflowing. I think those high nest boxes were for barn owls.😊

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Robert 💕 great to hear from you and thank you so much for your kindness in buying us coffee ☕️. So glad you are enjoying our videos. Great suggestion - owl boxes seems to be the winning answer 👍👍

Hi guys, I really enjoy your videos. It must be hard sometimes that you don’t have your own personal space like in a house but either it would make your marriage stronger and learn to get on with each other in a small Space once again I just love narrow boats. I just think that be ideal to live on you can travel around if you don’t like your neighbours or where you’re living you just move on. Keep up the good work. Love your videos Cliff from Logan city Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 from the big island.

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Cliff thank you 🙏 so much for leaving us such a kind and thoughtful comment. It means a lot to use. Being in a small space is challenging but we are both able to give each other space when needed. I’m a big walker and runner which helps. Yes we can just move on if we fancy a change of scenery too 😀. Keep watching we’ve got a few challenges ahead of us. Enjoy life in Logan City. Jackie 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ and of course Michael 💕

Thank you both for another lovely video 😊🙏💯

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jordan 😄 love the comment 🙏 keep watching lots more adventures to come… next few weeks it gets a bit tricky 🫣

Hurray, working night shift in Kalaupapa, HI. Nice to see another post. Hurricane Calvin is coming but with hope will be a tropical storm before reach us. I never knew England was so windy. Do u guys ever see other UTUBERS on narrow boats? I find your channel very relaxing and I thank you because I know a lot of work to make videos every week.❤️😀

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear from you 👋👋 and know your loving the channel. Yes it does take a lot of work each week… it’s like producing a mini movie every week but without the red carpet premiere 🤣🤣. Yes we do meet other You Tubers along the way to. 💕

thanks for another lovely video. may i just say it seems like jackie has anxiety problems? im thinking a break from all the coffee could help this greatly. hope youre both keeping well.

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for the comment… coffee ☕️ is my little treat and it’s only 1 a day but thank you so showing such concern and the suggestion. Maybe I’ll give it a try. 💕💕

@drtydawg73

Жыл бұрын

@@cruisingontheborder aww ok, i thought you were on multiple a day. lol keep up the great videos!

Good Day Jackie & Michael, just seen your latest adventure on the canals. I have to say, not ever been on a narrow boat, you both really do have extensive knowledge of the Lock system on the various canal system. Do you live on the boat even in the winter? Love your Vids keep sailing.

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 great to hear from you and love the questions. There are over 2,500 miles of canal and inland waterways to travel on, think we’ve only scratched the surface. Enough to keep us going for years. Many of the canal have extensive periods of maintenance and repair from October to March so it can be difficult we often use winter to catch up on chores, visit family and friends and take a little winter break. Keep watching lots more adventures to come 💕

Hi guys, I've finally researched Border Reivers. My grandmother was a direct descendant of a Scottish Border clan, the Armstrong's (this is all I know about her) After researching the name of your narrowboat I now know something of our family history. Thanking you both so very much❤

@cruisingontheborder

11 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for dropping us a comment and we are so pleased after watching our channel you have done some family research and how interesting. The guy we cruised by on the tow path mentioned that Border Reiver was a 1960's motor racing team, we didn't know that... you learn such interesting facts don't you. Hope you get chance to watch some more of our waterways adventures. J&M x

@jewelrussell8288

11 ай бұрын

@@cruisingontheborder Thank you for your reply. This is interesting indeed. So much can be learnt from KZread and those I follow become to feel like family. I discovered you last week and I 'm binge watching(& of course have subscribed. Now following 4 barrowboaters. Think this is enough😅)

@cruisingontheborder

11 ай бұрын

Wow and thank you 🙏 we have your binge watch is enjoyable and gets you up to date with our fun and adventures 👍

@Lightw81

11 ай бұрын

@@cruisingontheborder the first I'd heard of the Border Reivers was when I was a young motor racing fan and read a biography of the late great Jim Clark, a driver from the borders who drove for the team Border Reivers before moving on to become world F1 champion with Lotus. I later discovered that they were bandits from the borders, with bit of a Robin Hood mythology.

@cruisingontheborder

11 ай бұрын

Hi The Border Reivers actually existed. They were a nasty bunch sadly not a myth. 👍❤️

Would u ever try motoring to France with your boat or is that a suicide mission?😮

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 and great question 🙏 for asking. We did consider it, you’d need a pilot to take you across the channel. We know a few people who have taken their to France… it’s doable 👍👍

I know "cosmopolitan" is a code word but I can't recall what for...

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi, Ah yes.. code words! It was an interesting place. 👍❤️

Apologies if this has already been asked but what is the delay between filming and putting on KZread. I think I noticed some daffodils in this episode

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Elaine 💕 thanks for taking the time to comment. Good spot for the daffodils 🌼. We’ve got such an incredible amount of footage and we want to show all of our journey. Is a couple of months ago. So pleased you are enjoying our adventures 🏃‍♀️.

Why didn't you fish the stool out?

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for the comment 👍 we were going to try but really difficult off the back of the boat so near to the prop. It was very obvious so other boaters would very clearly see it. Hope you’re enjoying the channel 💕

You worry too much jackie

@cruisingontheborder

11 ай бұрын

Hi Ivan it's weird I don't feel like I do so apologies if that comes across on the channel. Watching it back you see things about yourself you don't necessarily realise, its an interesting thing to do.... video your lives! Thanks for the comment and concern. Jac x

hi nice hat are you from leeds

@cruisingontheborder

9 ай бұрын

Hi. Yes we are both from Leeds. Are you also a Loiner? 👍❤️

@whitelionbrewery

9 ай бұрын

no i am from wakefield but i live in sw france now my friend who also lives here is from temple newsome loving the videos will keep watching @@cruisingontheborder

@cruisingontheborder

9 ай бұрын

@whitelionbrewery Ah. We love SW France. Our first boat was in France and we lived there on it for 3 years. Take care and thanks for your comment. 👍❤️

Love the video but so sad to see all the graffiti . Lack of respect of others is really a sign of the time

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin thanks for dropping us a comment, so pleased you enjoy our adventures 👌. The graffiti we know, it does show a lack of respect, it’s a sad fact of life but one we thought it was interesting to show. 💕

Hi Guys, always love your adventures. Great vlogs, keep them coming.

@cruisingontheborder

Жыл бұрын

Hi John great to hear from you and so pleased you enjoy our travels on the waterways, never a dull day eh 🫣🫣