Just scrolling through videos and found a couple I haven't seen! Here's one with Andy with lots of hair, and Simon with no hat on!!! Always enjoy the canoe trips. Pleasant and relaxing.

@cindymitchell6719

5 ай бұрын

I so agree.

Just found these 3 videos. I loved them!

I really enjoyed the whole series, thanks very much to the both of you.

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris, thanks for coming along!! Atb, Simon.

Thanks Simon and Andy for the most relaxing, peaceful and enjoyable 3 parter. To cap it off, you two enjoying an ice cream, bliss, take care all.

Great paddle guys.......thoroughly enjoyed it.

I bet that headwind was compensated for with a "tailwind" following that bean-fuelled breakfast!

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely! 😂😂😂

The ice creams were well deserved x

Enjoyable three parts, thanks for taking us along, Norfolk Broads are lovely but always found them too busy to really relax and enjoy.

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Trev! I agree, in the summer, it’s crazy on the Broads - it’s a miracle more people aren’t hurt with the number of boats crashing into the banks and each other!!! Best time is off season, mid week! Cheers, Simon.

Very cool trip guys!!! I really love seeing what other countries offer in outdoors!!! Brilliant idea you two!!!

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it! We have limited areas of wilderness in England we have great national parks in some of our mountainous regions and we have exposed moorland like Dartmoor and some great areas of forest but they are pockets of protected land. River trips though can give the impression of being more remote and isolated than you really are, that’s what I love about canoeing! Plus you don’t need to travel far to find a decent river to paddle! Atb, Simon.

Stunning day

What a lovely way to discover something of England. Gee, Simon. If you can take a stove along why not eggs and bacon and a couple of cans of beans. Can't make all that much difference in weight? Or? You could have even made a couple of bread rolls! Bake the bread rolls the night before for breakfast. A tidal river. Can't be that far from the coast then. Fish in the river? Sharks? Giant catfish?( a Nessie?) - Have you done a fishing video? Cheers.

Can’t beat that, finish with an ice cream. Great trip series really enjoyed this.

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

I tell you, that ice-cream was lush!! The perfect ending haha! Cheers, Simon.

@JazzFunkNobby1964

Жыл бұрын

Not just an ice cream, a bloody flake as well. Extravagance.

Good stuff! A world I would otherwise not see. Thank you!

Thanks for taking us along Guys! I can't wait to get home from work and jump in my canoe. ATB and keep up the good work :-)

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us Steve! Cheers buddy, Simon. 🛶

Great camping and canoe tip Mates...Glad you and Andy are friends, he is one of my Fav's as you are!

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! He’s a top bloke! 😁🛶🏕

With a bank-side stop like that Simon two years out of date is mighty fine. Fabulous part 3 - loved it! All the best. Mark

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Hahaha -,it was a nice spot. I had no ill effect from the tuna either - it came out of an army ration pack - those things last for decades!! Thanks mate, Atb, Simon.

@WyeExplorer

6 жыл бұрын

They do last forever. There's that guy who eats them on youtube - some from 70 years ago..

I actually got to watch the whole series. I enjoyed watching you together. You have so much fun but sometimes I wonder about your food choices. Next time.

I'm really enjoying your channel. I am fascinated with your home dehydrated baked beans, any chance of a tutorial? It might be a good idea to add the water to the beans and just let it sit for about an hour before cooking, or even overnight. You might get a better result and it may take less cooking.

nice 3 day adventure thanks for sharing

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Alan! Thanks for coming along! Atb, Simon.

@richlee509

4 жыл бұрын

Cheered me up today watching this thanks Simon

very enjoyable, many thanks for posting the videos

👍 I've said it before, and I'll say it again, such an entertaining series! For me, it's the kind of thing that beats almost everything on TV these days! 😀 Although you might consider it not too different to your videos, I would imagine the two of you could create a very interesting documentary, whether it's 'This is how we KZread' or 'Behind the scenes doing what we enjoy' Cheers! Jim

You boys reminded me of Hukfyyn and Tom Sawyer sitting on the bank waving at a passing vessel . Great end to a great trip!...Thanks for sharing guys!...woods

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Woods!! Glad you came along! Atb, Simon.

Hi Simon and Andy love your videos I like the quay in beccles I live just up the river in lowestoft lovely sunny day and good views

Nothing like an ice cream at the end of a journey.nice

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

It was well earned! Plus Andy bought them 😂 cheers Tim.

Really enjoyable series Simon... that looked like a lot of fun!.. cheers guys.

@simonablokeinthewoods

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve👍🛶

3 great videos simon and andy...cheers from orkney..mick.

Loved this trip.

a great trip mate and knocking on the door of 5000 subs !! .. a testament to the top notch content !!

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Johnny, getting close - I’ll have to start thinking about a gaw!! Hahaha. Glad you enjoyed the videos mate. Simon.

Looks like a great 3 days 👍🏻

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael, it was a great trip! 🛶🏕

I'm a new subscriber and I'm checking out all these nice videos. I live in Texas and I was amazed how you can go around the U.K. in various rivers and go along a lot in the U.K. There is no way people do that here in the states. Great videos, and I really enjoyed watching them. I really enjoyed seeing the river traffic and going by the different towns along the river. Well done blokes and Brits!

@meisterbisto

3 жыл бұрын

We don't have alligators

looked like you guys had an awesome trip :) great fun !!

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris! It was a good trip we had a lot of laughs! No fishing unfortunately - mind you, I’m a terrible fisherman hahaha! Thanks mate, Simon.

FOUND YOUR CHANNEL THRU KENT SURVIVAL.

Do you ever see river otters? Absolutely love yours and Andy’s videos!

Great series Simon. Eased my lockdown madness..... however the little boy in me fondly remembers Roger Moore in live & let die, the speedboat chase scene 🙏👏

Great series..thoroughly enjoyed each one. Just started canoeing and after returning from non canoeing visit to the Norfolk broads, really makes me want to do longer or even multi day trips. Just need some more kit and experience. Thanks again for the great content and inspiration.

@simonablokeinthewoods

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jon! Nothing beats a canoe trip - the quiet, the slow pace of the river, the feeling of self sufficiency, time slows down - just perfect! 😁🛶

@richlee509

4 жыл бұрын

woods I'd probably take a wrong turn and end up on breydon water

Just moved into Diss 4 miles upstream from Scole where you put in. Will have to have a go at doing your trip . Great 3 part - well done

Have been watching most of your videos over the last couple of weeks and they are very good, interesting, relaxing and informative...nice to see your in my neck of the woods....keep them coming! Cheers 👍

Would've took me three years with the amount of fishing to be had along the way 🤣

Loved watching the 3 episodes. Great work Simon and Andy.

Great river trip . Thank you for bringing us along.

Love you videos

That was great. I look forward to your upcoming trip with Andy. :)

Great video! Very scenery.

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephanie! Take care, Simon

Make a little platform on the back and get a min kota motor. Or a 4hp outbound.handy for ifree the wind pics up or its a boiling hot day u can sit back relax. Love the video mate well done looked a good trip

@simonablokeinthewoods

4 жыл бұрын

If only they ran without that dreadful noise. 😩

Great continuation of the series. Really enjoyed this.

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! Atb, Simon.

Wonderful, finally got round to watching all three. Thank you both.

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Laurie - glad you enjoyed - it was a great fun trip, with good company! Atb.

@lauriebloggs8391

5 жыл бұрын

I can't but keep repeating myself, I really enjoy your vids, especially the canoeing ones, and have now watched some beautiful ones from Kent Survival. I would have broken legs to have done the Dilham canal...well any of them!!@@simonablokeinthewoods ...with you all!! Just also watched the Peddars way ones last night too......you walk too fast for me :-) !!

Another great video mate. Really enjoyed that little series

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed! 👍 Atb, Simon.

enjoyed watching all the parts

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Atb, Simon.

Great stuff...and finishing off with the best of weather. I've enjoyed this little adventure immensely .....roll on the next one, cheers 👍

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! I’m sure there will be more trips with Andy and Simon in the future! Atb, Simon.

Hi Si, really enjoyable series matey. I’ve always wanted a go in one those Canadian canoe jobs, looks great fun. I have been kayaking on an adventure holiday in North Wales when I was a kid at senior school years ago and really enjoyed it, never been since. Keep paddling mate! Atb, Dazza. 🛶

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dazza! Canadian canoeing is great - I enjoy kayaking too but for me canoeing is more comfortable and I can carry more gear for overnight trips. Give it a go, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! Atb, Simon.

Thank you Simon for the "cruise!" I enjoyed tagging along with you guys! Blessings!

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! It was a great trip, we had lots of fun! Atb, Simon.

Wonderful adventure. Really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing this with all of us!

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donald, glad you joined us! Atb, Simon.

Cor it’s been 5 years already , I built a canoe last year and it’s not stopped raining since 😮

Awesome footage 👍

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Sam! Atb, Simon.

oo, that was a nice surprise, forgot you still had a video to come :) good memories.. until next time

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Ah......the art of surprise! Thanks again for an awesome trip buddy! Sweden next? 🇸🇪🛶🏕

@KentSurvival

6 жыл бұрын

no, thank you.. the perfect host :), and yes.. Sweden!!!! :)

Interesting to watch from both points of view. Good drills! 😀

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Derek! We had a good time - lots of fun. Andy is a top bloke! Atb.

Awesome 3 day canoe trip, Simon, and very enjoyable it's been too. Both yourself and Andy make an incredible pair for this adventure and altogether it made for exciting watching. You should get together again some time. You've both reminded me of many enjoyable holidays spent on the rivers and broads of Norfolk and Suffolk during the 60's and 70's, such stunning landscapes and for most part gorgeous weather too. Thank you for sharing. Take care...

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Hopefully we’ll do more trips together, we both had a great time on this little adventure! We are very lucky to have such beautiful waterways in the area and well, the weather couldn’t have been kinder!! Cheers and Atb, Simon.

What a wonderful 3 day canoe journey. Really enjoyed watching it. I hope you get to do another trip like this in the not to distant future and hopefully one that isn't quite so cluttered with debris at the beginning. That was quite the clogged waterway.

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a bit tight and jungle-like at the beginning wasn’t it! Stay tuned, there’ll be more trips with Andy in the future I’m sure! Atb, Simon.

I'm from Lowestoft and know your route very well. Geldeston Lock - as we know it - is an AWESOME pub. The headwind you experienced is directly from the sea and can be a bugger. Beccles is fa's you got..?..! Huh..? You should have been able to get all the way to Oulton Broad. Kayak'd and canoed that many a time. Wouldn't go into that Lido, tbh. Always extremely packed and wasps everywhere..! Enjoyed your series nd thank you very much. :-)

@simonablokeinthewoods

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! We’d hoped to get further on that trip, but time was against us. I’ve paddled further at other times, not onto Oulton Broad though (yet!) 👍🛶

Great trip must have been relaxing in some ways just meandering along the river brilliant keep it up

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jeff - it was very relaxing, well, except for the bits where we had to get out of the canoe and drag it haha! Good times! Atb, Simon

It is still on the gennie as we camped at the local campsite in the summer, and it is where I really got the bug for Canoeing. Just need to get one myself now.

@simonablokeinthewoods

4 жыл бұрын

Ah! I’m really glad about that - it’ll be a sad day when it’s connected to the grid! Happy paddling!! 😁👍🛶

Another great video Simon. Cracking visuals. Liking the dehydrated brekky idea.

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Good old beans! They dehydrate pretty well and weigh very little - always a plus! Atb, Simon.

@Voodoo_Ray

6 жыл бұрын

Simon, a bloke in the woods i have to be careful about beans...unless i make them myself . The tinned ones contain too much sugar and I've just dodged diabetes by losing 6 stone 😁. However you have given me some ideas Simon. Thanks

Nice series m8, good stuff.

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Atb, Simon.

Nice one Simon, it was a great series, I look forward to the next next adventure. Take care, buddy.

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, it was a fun trip! Atb matey, Simon.

Great video as always and nice seeing the old stomping ground

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Are you a fellow Norfolkonian? Atb, Simon.

@devon_adventure8044

6 жыл бұрын

Simon, a bloke in the woods used to be local to the area lived in Banham but now in south Devon we’ve chatted before just changed my YT name due to work. Thanks for the reply Rob.

Nice trip. 👍😎

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Abe! Atb, Simon.

Lovely trip - must rry it sometime.

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

It’s a lovely river, but best in spring before the weeds grow up too much and there is still plenty of water in the river! Atb, Simon

What a nice three day Portage paddle. The First leg you guys are as funny as those cows. Were those sweet curious cows Scottish coo's? They wanted to go with you guys......The Second leg was beautiful, scenic.... what is a canoe high? Your third leg interesting coastal region. As always I adore your forever patrolling swans.. Thanks

@simonablokeinthewoods

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julie! Those cows were hilarious!! 😂

Wonderful series! I found your channel from Kent Survival, which I found from CruisingTheCut. Looking forward to more.

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it! Atb,Simon 🛶🏕

Very nice canoeing trip you are taking, Simon. I like to see the Swan's in the river. I hope you & Andy get to do this again. That sure was alot of work just for some Ice Cream Cones🍦though🛶

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Hahaha -yes it was! I’m sure we’ll get together for another trip soon, this trip was great fun! Cheers, Simon.

Fantastic to watch Cheers.... a follower of Andy... Thanks for sharing... I will be definitely be checking out your others.. ATB Kev and Crissy.

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kev and Crissy! Glad you enjoyed it and glad you stopped by! Andy is a top bloke - hoping to do more trips with him in the future!! Atb, Simon

Well done, what an enjoyable three days on the river, I'm very jealous indeed. I've already checked out the campsite and will be heading there soon (hopefully). Cheers!

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mike! Don’t be put off by the entrance and office area - looks a bit tatty for some, but the actual site is fine, the amenities are clean and the river is....well it’s just there!! Hope you enjoy! Atb, Simon.

@richlee509

4 жыл бұрын

The Black Swan is a great pub

Love the tuna out of date by 2 years! 🤣

With all the beans you ate on this trip, it's a wonder your canoe wasn't "jet propelled"...lol

@simonablokeinthewoods

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Brilliant series. ..tuna mayo ...2 years out of date.... lol

Hi, very very nice trip! MfG,Mayer

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Martin, thanks for joint by us! Atb, Simon.

Hi Simon, great videos, thanks for your efforts. Do you have any more info regarding Ampney meadows campsite please?

Great stuff. I want a canoe. By the way your 'short' barge is a small sea going yacht minus it's mast. Maybe the wife got the spars and sails as settlement (not forgetting house and car, pensions and savings!)

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Ah! Thank you. I reckon you must be right! And half the crockery haha! Atb, Simon

@lauriebloggs8391

5 жыл бұрын

Vivacity or Alacrity, built down Canvey Island...........

What do you mean you don’t sleep in your hat? Have you tried starting your breakfast rehydrating the night before in cold water? The longer soak might improve textures.

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Hahaha - in winter I do, a beanie. Good idea to pre-soak the night before - I’ll try that and see if it makes a difference! Cheers for the tip Andy! Atb mate, Simon.

@rodbagley

4 жыл бұрын

Another enjoyable video. I am amazed you both found your cameras on the other video. Love to explore that area of the world sometime. Thanks. I I am still working at the cooking on the wood stove. If i use a cast Iron pan seems to work great. Try to cook on a grid, not so good. Have burnt the crap out of more than one piece of meat. Haven't given up.

At the start of day three I was thinking 32 miles traveled how the hell are you going to do 32 miles to get back in one day :) Great series of videos guys.

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha - Yes, I was glad we were getting picked up - it was hard enough paddling downstream!! Thank you!

East Anglia is so flat, surely there's not much flow on the river? Four weeks ago, I paddled up the Wye, near Monmouth and took nearly an hour and a half to do one mile. That was damned hard!

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Hahaha - I bet it was! We’ve got nothing to compete with the Wye. You are right all our rivers are gently flowing, the fun bits tend to be the sluices and weirs (when there’s enough water in the river!!) cheers, Simon.

please can we get a dedicated video to your tarp shelter set-up? i know you mentioned doing one in the gear loadout but i cant seem to find it

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shamus - well that is a coincidence, I’ve spent most of the afternoon editing exactly that video hahaha! I’d started it before the trip but a lot of the clips came out without audio. I had to reshoot, which is what held things up. The video should be up early in the week (my internet speed is medieval at best!!) cheers, Simon.

fanastic video and great tips.. will you be re-varnishing your bottom after all that low water touchdowns?

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! No need to varnish, this canoe is plastic - I’m glad I didn’t take my cedar strip canoe!! Cheers, Simon.

Cool series Simon, are you going to do a video on the new water filter?

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I’m planning on doing a full review once I’ve put it through its paces a bit - want to make sure I’m in a position to really comment on its pros and cons from experience. Atb, Simon.

Hey dude Great trip dude must get onto that ...would it be worthwhile taking a portage trolley on this trip if doing it solo as I could never carry my canoe too far as it’s fibre glass construction..cheers again

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, definitely worth using a trolley if you have one - a couple of the portages are too uneven or there are stiles etc, but for most it would save your arms! I have one but decided to cut it from my kit shortlist to save weight - possibly an error of judgement haha! Atb, Simon.

Lit

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

Great to see the Beccles lido! Spent a nice time there during our family cycling holiday down there!😊

@simonablokeinthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

Good old Lido - a heated one too!

@steveb1972

5 жыл бұрын

Simon, a bloke in the woods yep! My boys loved it!

Nice to see Simon and Fidel Castro out for a paddle 😂

do you have a video on how you dehydrate your food?

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

I have a video on dehydrating a turkey curry but that is it - might do some more dehydrating videos in the future. Cheers, Simon.

@bublebuble2004

6 жыл бұрын

looking forward to that any chance you could do a veggie alternative too please.

@simonablokeinthewoods

6 жыл бұрын

bublebuble2004 - I’ll see what I can come up with!

I didn't realise Andy had a Fidel Castro phase!

Hi simon are you going to fit rudder to your canoe

So how do you get home?

What canoe is that

did your mama say you could hang out with kent? :)