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At least Alans outboard is purring away !!🐱

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

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"Because beans on toast is illegal in mainland Europe" made me LOL! 🤣It must be so nice to be with purry little Alan again! 🥰 I hope you are able to fix all your engine problems soon and that it won't be too expensive! 🤞

@sianwarwick633

26 күн бұрын

Because fagioli and pasta is unknown to them

Dr. Who has two hearts!!

@penelopecrichlow7238

Ай бұрын

I didn’t see yr comment til I posted. Great minds think alike.what they now need is his sonic screwdriver x

@evelynsutton4411

Ай бұрын

@@penelopecrichlow7238 That would be a great help!

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

ah ha! 😀

Time Lords have two hearts! Happy to see you back, enjoyed the trip, but nice to see Alan ... I mean the boats again 😂 Was disappointed that we didn't get any Alan updates while you were abroad, half expected her to start her own KZread channel!

Massive shout out to Emily's Dad , great video guys, and journey for all, Thank you 🥰

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

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Just love you two and your vlogs doesn't matter if you are travelling in the van or on the boats. The most important thing is that you made it safely back in the van. You can sort the other problems. Take care.

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 🥰

Octopus’s has three hearts , I’m amazed too.

@philroberts7238

Ай бұрын

Earthworms, I believe, are cardiacally over-endowed. Mind you, not everything I learnt all those decades ago at primary school have turned out to be true, so best not to take my word for it.

Loved the sneaky cat paintings on the buildings in France.

@flopsymopsy7088

Ай бұрын

Yes, delightful and so well done!

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

They were so sweet 😻

I applaud both your happiness and frugality. Utter admiration.

We are in Northern Michigan at the foot of Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City. We have an incredible French Canadian baker, Gilda. He makes such beautiful pastries. It was one of the reasons we wanted to move here. I have also commented that my only real trip abroad was barging in England. Some of the locks were very difficult to budge We remember Chester best. Britain was great in '98. I was also thrilled with our visit to Kew Gardens before we flew back home. Thank you for sharing your lovely life and give Alan a little nose bump from me

Alan purring at the end was the best lol! I thought your vacation to Italy was great. As much as I enjoy the boat, it's you two that are what keeps me coming back each week. You're both a lovely couple and lovely individuals. I enjoy your adventures, your cuisine (beans on toast never looked so good!) and just the general ambience of the way you are as people and with each other. That little village of Troyes looked like something out of a video game. Many of those towns in Italy looked like that too, although Italy seems to be in better shape. Half those buildings in Troyes looked about to fall down. Take us on some little side trips to English villages. Even though it's probably just home to you, to those of us in different countries, it's all very charming and interesting!

Wood framed buildings Known as Colombage is the architectural style and the finish is called stucco, hope that helps. Welcome to rainy Oxfordshire

We live in SW France where prices are much different to eastern France where you are close to The Côte d’Azur, Italy, Switzerland and Germany. Fuel Prices are always more expensive on motorway services wherever you are. French would rather take the A roads (RN/N roads in France) to avoid motorway charges but although the journey takes longer, you do see much more of the countryside and beautiful towns and villages. Please come visit us… we have a B&B plus a large garden and field so plenty of space for your van! We’re only 1 hour from Spain and 2 hours from both the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas in a lovely farming area with views of the Pyrenees.

@dancarter482

Ай бұрын

_HEAVEN!_

Sorry to hear your troubles with the boats, but the good news is that the van got you all thd way there and back safely. So the problems you have now are easily fixed and you'll soon be on your way again ❤

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

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"I'm not sure". That is the notable quote of this episode🙃🙂.

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

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Time Lords have 2 hearts..

What a loveley evening to take Rambler for a walk.........!!

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

It really was! 😄

Best end to a video after all the hassle is always a contented Alan.

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

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Because they are built out of green oak (unseasoned oak) and as it dries it twists and changes shape. You can never poredict how. :-) xx

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊

Aww , ALAN! ❤️❤️❤️ hope you got sorted guys. I loved watching your adventures, I look forward to more when you can xxx

I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again ….. you two (and Alan) are THE best! Thank you for sharing your travels with us - we’ve loved every second. ❤ So sorry you’re having problems with Rambler.

Machines and things can be broken. Most important is that your health is good 👍

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

Very true 🤗

There's nothing wrong with beans on toast! ❤

@dancarter482

Ай бұрын

_Especially_ when you guild it with a fried egg, grated cheese and ground pepper!

@cherylhmackie

Ай бұрын

As an Aussie I thought that was how you have them. Love them with an egg to.

@veronicaroach3667

Ай бұрын

I'm a Brit in the US, 84 now, but I still reward myself with the most famous British "Lazy man's dinner" every so often (Bush's beans are almost as good as Heinz ! ) - such a relief when you are feeling fed up & annoyed with the world - which happens quite often these days - for obvious reasons until a certain person is removed from in our faces every day !

@dancarter482

Ай бұрын

@@veronicaroach3667 Branston beans knock Heinz into a cocked hat. And _YEAH, 45 for 47.!_

Glad your back ,italy was great but we love the boat ✌️👍

Honda outboard mech here. They do make parts for it but still bin it. Don't leave the next engine in the water all the time. The gearbox is probably wrecked from this. Check that there isn't a blocker stopping it going in gear if the revs are up. Its been a few years since I've worked on this family of old honda's. Inboard engine you have is probably either a partially blocked fuel filter, or the idle needs turning up a smidge. Which if you look where the throttle cable operates the fuel pump, there will be a screw you can adjust to hold the idle speed higher. But change fuel filter first.

@winstonsmith8441

Ай бұрын

Genuinely curious. How would being in the water wreck the gearbox since the gearbox is sealed to retain the lubricant? We would always lift our outboard out of the water but that was because we were towing the boat. Even if you do raise the outboard when not in use, it does spend cumulative months in the water with use. I will sometimes go offshore fishing on commercial charters and they always have their outboards in the water when moored in the marina. Again, not criticizing. You are an expert so please educate me. Thanks.

@jameswallace7709

Ай бұрын

@@winstonsmith8441 corrosion. I accept it's fresh water use so its much reduced. Also, most lower end units the gearbox seals have gone and over time water gets in. Ive known very few not to have some form of emulsification in the gearbox oil. Theres also the weed growth. I know a boat that clocked up about 1500 - 2000 hrs a year salt water use, and theres almost no corrosion on it at all as its left trimmed up when not in use. Ive been messing about with outboards for 20 years and ive seen enough corroded gearboxes etc in my time so far.

@winstonsmith8441

Ай бұрын

@@daveide6396 I understood the problem was in the lower unit but I really appreciate your thorough response. Thanks.

@winstonsmith8441

Ай бұрын

@@jameswallace7709 Thanks James. I appreciate the explanation.

@lizcleere

Ай бұрын

Speaking as a marine (sailboat) liveaboard for 20 years, I agree. We never leave the outboard in the water if we're not using it, we hang it along with the dinghy from our davits. The commercial day-tripper power boats here (southeast Asia) always pull their outboards out of the water when not in use too. Even fishermen with outboards from the Dark Ages pull them out to dry! Mind you, seawater is bloody toxic...

Lovely to watch your "van adventure " but great to welcome you back home ❤ I was born n bred on the mainland but have lived on the Isle of Wight for nearly 40 years. When you talk about going "up norf" you have to put on a faux Yorkshire accent....its the law 😂😂😂 Said it before and i will continue to do so.....thank you for being such lovely people. I forget the world while watching you ❤

Every day should be like paradise. Thank you for your adventure.

You did inspire me to now book a holiday for my son to Italy he always wanted to go and your vids really helped I personally enjoy anything you put out around this country or abroad not all of us can afford holidays so coming along with you is great and very educational a big thankyou love you both xand allan

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

Awww lovely! Hope he has a great time! Thank you so much for coming with us! 🤗

Oh my goodness Alan looked so happy to have you back 😍 xx

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

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Awww...hope it all goes well! You know, these things always seem to just happen and you mustn't be disheartened! You had an incredible trip, brought back lovely memories (and pasta) that will be with both of you well into your golden years. I am so thrilled that you two wonderful people are traveling, learning, experiencing and growing! Much love and best wishes, Louise 🍁

You could get a pony to pull Rambler. Then Alan could ride on the pony's back.

@richardjensen6753

Ай бұрын

Now I'd pay good money to see that!!! Maybe sell tickets?

@philroberts7238

Ай бұрын

Die Musikanten von Bremen!

@bennyjonesmusic

Ай бұрын

I highly approve of this option...! Though someone told me that you aren't allowed horses on the tow path. I hope it isn't true...😢

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

😅What a great idea!

Wasn’t able to see the end of the video but read the comments here. You two are strong and brave together and will see this through. Lots of people here have knowledge. Sending prayers.

Byebye I will miss seeing you all and sweet Allen 😻

The Doctor has 2 hearts.

@sparsh415

Ай бұрын

Emily`s Dad would make a good Dr Who..

Alan looked so happy ❤

Worms have multiple hearts too ;) 5 of them. :D

Aww stay positive guys! It must have been so frustrating for you after such a lovely holiday (which was amazing to watch by the way) but you'll get sorted and at least Allan is contented and purring bless her. Great vlogs 👌

I'd love staying in France for a bit. All the incredible history, is why. Also have some French family. I was raised on our hundreds of lakes, and rivers, in Oakland County Michigan. We've had a bunch of small boats over the years. My dad used to have several trolling motors. A couple electric, and a few petrol. With your solar collection, and a big battery, you could use a good sized electric trolling motor, and run it off the sun.

Hi guys, and welcome home. Nice to see you both are back in the UK looking forward to your new video’s. Jon🇦🇺🇬🇧

Green wood was used when buildings were put up in a hurry and as it dried it bowed, hence the shape of some buildings. Hope all is well with you now youre home. Thoroughly enjoyed the Italian trip and well jealous xx

@ethelmini

Ай бұрын

Not so sure. Trees don't grow straight, especially not the hardwoods they'll have used. It would have been very wasteful & expensive to cut them square & you'd be cutting through the grain in a way that'd make it more likely to warp. Expect the best straights they could cut are facing out of the wall to make the walls as flat as possible. Some irregularities inside the wall would help to lock the filler in, If they were flat, parallel, sides it'd be easier for it to fall out & slide about

Just stumbled upon this vlog. Albeit not ideal conditions for you, re the boat engine, you still were so happy, a lovely couple. Will be catching up on all your vlogs…👍🏻😊

Great to see you both back ❤

Perhaps getting a retractable awning for the area so that you keep it down when it’s nice and put it up when it’s raining. Another great video thank you.

Hi There Ben Emily and Alan , Hope you are all well and enjoying the weekend , Great video , A Great Trip you Had and all looked Amazing , Sorry to hear about your Engine , Hope you get a replacement soon , or ill lend you my Shepherd as he pulls me everywhere , LOL , Alan you looked Very Happy to Have your Mom and Dad home , which you told us All with your perfect purring , well All looking Good , Keep up your Great work , Thanks for sharing , Take Care All , XX🚤🛥🌞👍👍👍

When you get your engine, order an impeller kit and change the oil, they've usually been sat for a while and the impeller cracks up

I feel something went wrong and I fully understand you not involving us, Just take care two really fun and watchable people. Glad you are back ,but oh! I enjoyed your trip 🤗

@Marg-nt7qm

Ай бұрын

what went wrong then??

@islandgirl581

Ай бұрын

What? What's makes you feel that x?x

@BarbaraInSunnyQld

Ай бұрын

I have so enjoyed all of your Italian trip with all of your adventures. How great for you to be back on the boats, although sad for your engine problems. So, back to boating with a vengeance! I really look forward to your vlogs. Thank you for sharing your lives.🎉😊

@scotthunterTD

Ай бұрын

@@Marg-nt7qmthe engine problems

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰

Sorry you have returned to problems with the boats. I hope that they get sorted soon. I don’t usually enjoy travel vlogs but you are so good at finding really interesting places. I have never thought of Italy as somewhere I was keen to travel to but you have definitely changed my mind. They should hire you to promote tourism to different countries as you are so good at it.

Panzanella could be a good use for that stale bread! Right will carry on watching!😊

ALAN❤ your back on KZread 🎉🎉🎉

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

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They used to have those vending machines shops in the US in the 40s/50s...more recently been revived in places like Japan and Korea and re-adopted by western some countries. "Vending Food Automation and History" ...its a thesis waiting to be written kids!

Well I'm sad the van trip is over. Another interesting town, you certainly know how to find them! So sorry to hear about the engine troubles. Hope you get them resolved quickly and with not too much expense.

Lovely to see your journey and see you back in swing of things always enjoyable!

Mountains of light.

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

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Love your video look forward to them . Love benny music .

Loved your adventures in Italy, and look forward to you cruising again, you'll soon get sorted with the engine, and be off again, in the meantime, chill and relax 😊

I loved watching you holiday, I can't understand people not watching. Emilys trousers were fantastic ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️

@yvonnebailey9973

Ай бұрын

I also loved watching the Italian holiday. Also love watching boat life. I'm also subscribed to Benny's channel. It's nice to see people enjoying and having a variety in their life.

Welcome 🥳🎉🥂🇬🇧 back 👏🏾☕️great to see Alan again 💕🎉🥳💕Watching 👀 all the ads to help you guys out xx 💋 hopefully 🙏🏽the boats will be sorted soon 🥰🤗🤗💕really enjoyed your overseas travel xx

Well that's a shame, but all is not lost, as long as you have the time and the finance to get things sorted. Thoroughly enjoyed the Italy vlogs, really picturesque and interesting. Best of luck with the engine's repair/replacement.

loved it all - and thought I was hearing the new engine for a minute at the end there! miss Purry Pants

The big rooster and the UFO like building reminds me of Benny 's album cover 😁

Been a brilliant journey travelling with you guys,looking forward to youre next adventure...

Ben & Emily, thank you so much for taking us on your trip. We have thoroughly enjoyed every video. Wasn't Ellen so pleased to see you. Love from New Zealand.

I am envious of your lifestyle. ❤

Summer boat life to look forward to! What's private stays private. Fair enough!

So there is an I Ching number that says……difficulty at the beginning bodes well for the enterprise….. You’re starting a new chapter and upgrading for your next adventures! All is well!❤

Alan looks like she been eating like a land lover. :)

Hasn’t dr who got two hearts😉😂xx

Loved watching your trip to Italy! 🇮🇹 Thank you ☺️ We were looking for a van around the same time as you and visited base vans too! Your conversion is fab - wishing many more happy travels! 🚐🌍❤️

Loved seeing your van conversion and Italy trip - I don’t mind if it’s boat or van adventures, I really enjoy watching you guys 🙂

Loved your Italy/France adventures. Alan glad to see you both and fingers crossed you get engines sorted xx

Hi Benny and Emily, the French definitely do the best pastries they taught the Vietnamese how to bake bread and pastries that’s why they’re so yummy. Keep up the good work love the videos. Hope the band was working good for you if it’s rocking don’t bother knocking LOL

Awe not what you wanted after your lovely adventure . But sure you will get it sorted soon.

I'm sure all will be well. You two always find ways to sort even the most awkward of things. Hope you got your bedding back to the boat OK. Take it steady both and give Alan a cwtch ( a welsh cuddle with 50% more!) from us!

Oh no. Definitely not the first journey for boatlife you needed. You're always so positive and chilled. A lesson for us all. No good stressing over things. Life's too short. Great to see Alan again. I'm sure she's had lots of cuddles to make up for lost time. Good luck with the boat engines. Xx

I just bought a boat. I hope I get to meet you both and Allen. So excited

I cruised up the south Oxford over a month ago and spotted rambler and saw Allen prowling about, I was trying to call her 😅 but she paid me no attention. Welcome back! Great vlog

omg how awesome is this buildings and statues in france.....oh no poor rambler... but hey stay strong there is an engine for you just around the next bend in the canal.... at least you have the other boat and you have Alan.....

Thanks for your entertaining blog. Hope you get the engine change sorted . I like your upbeat but honest account of your experiences .

YOU TWO ARE SO DELIGHTFUL. THANKS FOR TAKING ME ALONG. BE SAFE! BLESSINGS 🙏🐾🩵

Loved your van adventures guys but great to see yous back on the canal 😀

Brienne le chateau is a museum of Napoleon , he studied tactical war in a abt

The problem with the diesel stalling could be in the transmission. Depending on the make there is usually 2 clutches, one for ahead and one for astern. When you change gear from one direction to the other the first clutch is not releasing properly, causing drag when you engage the second gear. This can be caused by incorrect adjustment, wear, loss of hydraulic pressure or the incorrect oil. Many times I have encountered boaters who, because they call the reversing transmission a "gearbox" fill it with gear oil. This can cause the clutches to drag stalling the engine. Use either ATF or dngine oil as recommended by the manufacturer.

I loved your trip in the van, a nice break and holiday for you but back to boat life now yeah

You guys are mechanical geniuses. OMG. But also funny😊

Enjoyed your trip through your eye's & video. I actually felt like I was there. Only wish I could have experienced the amazing food. Good luck with your engine problems. Kindest regards from Florida USA.

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

Thanks for following along! We ate too much pizza 😅 It was good though!!

Did you tell Alan about the cats you met on the trip? You found some lovely ones, even the ones on the walls...

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

I think she might be a bit grumpy if she knew 😅

@dorothydotson7154

Ай бұрын

@@BenandEmily I have four cats and I think she would not like it. 🙂

Shift linkage may just need adjustment.

Loved the Italy and Europe footage. Point of interest - a lot of houses in America are wood frame construction, insulated and covered with boards/planks/shingles/clapper board, or in America - sidings. I am loving the mixture of footage, boat, music, food, scenery, building, - in any order of importance. I expect you get a lot of 'helpful suggestions' about the engine. My pennyworth - how clean is the fuel - water, sludge, beetles. Have fun. Hope you get it sorted soon.

Loved your Italian road trip and the interesting tours around places I had no idea existed, it was thoroughly enjoyable. So sorry you're having engine problems with both boats, that's really bad luck! Hope you get it sorted soon x

Welcome back , loved travelling on your trip, really enjoyed it 😎

I so loved your road trip, it was so interesting as I have never done that though always wanted to. Troyes was utterly fabulous, what awesome buildings there were, wow weesickles!

ebay has some Honda outboards... you need to know long or short shaft and also power and whether electric start.. 5hp 10hp or even 50 hp... but that may be a little large for Rambler...

Would love a vlog on what you both do for a living on your boat to fund this lovely life style and adventures do you both work from the boat .

@shetlandsheep3081

Ай бұрын

Ben does his music and Emily makes her clay creatures - they did a video before about it. Plus youtube revenue and patreon sponsors I guess.

Welcome back to Blighty guys. Hope you sort your problems without to big a financial hit. Will be nice to see you up north.

I live in France and yes if you are not used to the peage system and you are driving something other than a car, it is worth knowing the category of your vehicle. There is a good chance your van was scanned as goods van rather than a campervan. The route you took from mont blanc was unfortunate. Taking the A5 to troyes would have added 30 mins to your travel time and no tolls

Hi nice to see you back on your boat. Enjoyed your tours in your motorhome. How old is Alan. Looking forward to more of your boating videos.

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😊Alan is about 9 or 10 , she's a rescue so not 100% sure

I really enjoyed the skeletal buildings in France kind of like the Tudor buildings in the UK. I bet Benny is right about the wood twisting over time. Oh yah I think the exterior skim coat is called stucco. I really enjoyed your trip. Also it seems like a larger electric trolling motor would be all that rambler needs given the speed limit of the canals, maybe not so good on a river though.

@cornishhh

Ай бұрын

They'd have problems charging the batteries reliably.

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

Hello! Thanks for the comment, yes those buildings were amazing! Loved ho many there were 😊It would be great to get an electric motor but i think they're very expensive and we would have to have a lot of power to run it.. Would be so nice though! So quiet! 😀

I actually really enjoyed your Italy trip. Yes, I found you because of the boat thing, but really, your adventures are fun to watch and it's nice to see different parts of the world when you travel. I have been to the Amalfi coast and Pompeii but never made it around the whole country. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

@yvonnebailey9973

Ай бұрын

I totally agree.

@BenandEmily

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and following along with our travels! 🤗Loved the Amalfi coast and Pompeii when I went a few years ago!

Hugs