What a lovely trip down memory lane with you, and a reminder of how thankful we are to have found your channel when the idea for this new life of ours was in its very early stages! So happy we have been part of your journey ❤❤

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thanks you two. It’s fab to have you as new friends ❤

Great summing up ! 5 years must be a long time, so much to see and do... thanks !

Thank you both for your lovely honest comments. Hi From New Zealand.

Your whole video describes the grace and ease that comes to those who accept aging without giving up on joy. I love you two!

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

That is lovely, thank you

Thank you Fran and Rich, the time has flown and tis a highlight when you do a post

What a wonderful life, I'm envious. Best wishes in all your lovely journeys. ❤

I still miss Constanza's curtains. I loved her.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Ha Ha! I don't think the new owner felt the same. I should have sent them to you

This channel brings me such joy. I found you guys through FoxesAfloat when the entire world was knee-deep in the pandemic. You both have definitely curated a beautiful, slow-life living. Thanks for taking the rest of us along on your journeys.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@denisemahood9162

Жыл бұрын

Finding joy - wonderful! I envy you your joy. 👍

How lovely to travel down memory lane with you, and I know it sounds naff but it's been great getting to know you both over the years, and one thing that surprises me is even though I can't live the life myself I find that I'm happy that someone else is and are prepared to share

@beckyrobinson5672

Жыл бұрын

I love the way youns take us to wonderful places. I could have a dry gen, and lemon lime pop. Set back and ride with youns. Thanks again for video and God bless.

@beckyrobinson5672

Жыл бұрын

Just think, we got to meet each other, thanks for the friendship.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

It doesn't sound naff at all. It is a pleasure to take you with us.

They old saying goes nothing ventured nothing gained you guys have ventured and gained I wish you all the best in your future adventures .

What fabulous memories you must have. Bless you x

Happy Anniversary and here's to the next five years🍾🥂. It's been an absolute joy to share your journey and experiences. Thank you so much for sharing.♥

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Thank you its been awesome listerning to you I felt I was with you ❤❤❤ Hope we will get more video's from you ❤❤

Arrr bless ya both bang on you pair are absolutely fantastic ❤

Please, if you go to Llangollen again, do the Montgomery once again too, all the way to the new end of it and show us the end.

Absolutely awesome trip down memory lane. Loved Constanze, awesome boat and bloody good fire wood 🤣🤣🤣 Loved our time on the River Weaver and Liverpool with you. Amazing times, love you both so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Oh! And when you come visit….. bring your slippers 🤣🤣🤣

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Aah the lovely Constanze kept us all happy didn't she? Fortunately we havent started burning this one yet but you owe us some firewood so I hope you have an old barn waiting for when we visit. Miss you both xxxxxx

@FoxesAfloat

Жыл бұрын

😂❤️❤️❤️❤️

Only just joking you both. Really enjoyed your memories. Opens your eyes to what your lives are like on board. You sound like you have it just right. Will enjoy watching your vlogs.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and welcome aboard

Hi Rich and Fran , Over the last few months I've watched all of your videos from start to finish and I'd like to thank you for sharing your lives and adventures on both of your boats and also on land , you certainly live in a beautiful and historic country. Thank you to you both , I'm looking forward to your future videos . Tom from Southampton, MA. USA

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Enjoy your life on the water

Great look back...very much enjoyed it. Keep on chugging! Xo

It has been such a joy watching you two exploring the canals. You’ve taken us places we could only dream of. Your walks about the countryside has uncovered ancient ruins, quaint little villages to glorious cathedrals. What an amazing life you both live! Take care of each other and keep the vlogs coming. Would love to see Fran cooking up something in the kitchen, and Rich, you might want to show us your paintings and why it inspired you. You’re both so talented! Take it slow and easy and we’ll be following you on your next journey. 👍

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, we will see what we can do x

Lovely. I enjoy watching ur travels!!! Thank you !

Top Vlog as usual 😊Thanks 👌👍X

Always a pleasure to spend some (screen) time in your good company.

It’s been a privilege sharing your adventures on the cut. In a mad, unpredictable world you bring peace, humility and a great sense of respect for of the nature that surrounds your journeys. Love to you all x

Frank and Rich. I have been traveling around Britain with you since you were homeless and have enjoyed every moment. Rich, your photography is excellent and it seems to get better, and Fran, your knowledge of plants and good things to eat along way has caused me to look into trying the same here in Georgia, US. Thank you for being there. Joe

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Joe and good luck with you hunt for plants

Once again a gentle and a stress free time watching your Vlog, and this one brought back many memories for me when Rich started to talk about those 'dark months' around Xmas. In the dim dark past i did spend some time in England, mainly in London and down on the South Coast, and one of the main reasons in moving back to Sydney were those 'dark months' without seeing the bright sunlight. It is very true of Rich talking about how the weather can change your mind-set, very true indeed.

@FloatingOurBoat

11 ай бұрын

It is probably the only thing that we would change about living here. Glad you enjoyed the video

oh yes the trip with the foxes! those ratbags haha that was amazing and a bit scary

Hi Fran Rich what a pleasure to sit and watch and listen to two of my favourite narrowboaters god how time flys five years has gone so quickly such an interesting blog ,never used a thermal cooker ,I love you stove it looks the bees knees lol, how long do you think you will stay live abroad I guess as long as you are fit as long as possible,you both look so well and happy you both take care and keep safe,yes the snail pace you don’t miss much till next time be good ,John 🌹🇬🇧🫣🤫🤭🤔🤒🥰😍😇😂😅

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

I must admit that we get sucked into worrying about the future sometimes, but land life really doesn't look that appealing at the moment so hopefully we can carry on for a few years yet.

Possibly one of your best vlogs to date. You two are fab. Hopefully will bump into you one day (not literally of course !!)

A lot of our pub or bar are closing to. But thanks for the walk with you. 😊

Delightful video - I’m so jealous . . .

Thank you for this lovely video.

I've always loved your entire lifestyle...the walking, the eating, your narrowboats, your k9s, growing veggies on your roof, the artwork, the weaving...sharing your lives together. I thank you so much for the past 5 years. 🥰🥰🥰

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Theanne, you are so welcome

It's a pity you can't get another, smaller boat to tow that you could turn into a floating garden. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

This has been suggested a lot, but moving around and finding enough clean water to water it with is too difficult

Lovely. I like the slow down! 😎

I know that you mentioned the voltage issue, but in some far north (arctic circle) places, doctors prescribe a type of light box to people that are suffering with the darkness and their mood, mood swings etcetera. I haven’t looked right into this, but I just thought that it was interesting. I remember seeing it on a documentary/science program years ago. Hope you’re enjoying your mooring and the garden is progressing. Take care. 🙂🐿🌈❤️

Love the map, I would so be planning to colour the white bits in over the next few years.

Hello Fran and Rich, you were the very first you tubers that we started following a couple of years ago. Like yourselves we live an alternative lifestyle, both retired we are a couple of geriatric backpackers. We are leaving Hong Kong on Saturday 26th to visit 5 Asian countries before ending in Perth WA, then back to HK. Then back to Blighty, enjoying your adventures and also enjoying our own. Best of luck to you two and thanks

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a really exciting life. Maybe when we haven't got dogs anymore we will have a go at that. Thank you for watching our travels too

Wow I cannot believe where 5 years has gone, I remember sitting with Geoff and him telling me what you were doing. But I must say that it's lovely to see how happy you both are. I have really enjoyed watching your journey and you both have kept me going since my accident love to you both xx

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Hi Nathan. Thanks for your lovely comment. Hope you’re doing well after your accident hope it wasn’t too serious. Best wishes Rich and Fran.

Blimey, has it been that long since I started following you!!

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

I really don't think there is much advantage either way, it is just what suits you. I'm sure you will work out what is best for you. Good luck with your plans and new life.

a lovely vlog ty for sharing it and look forward to many more

Love walking as well, wish I had the venues you have...new ones every day.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

That is the big advantage of having a home that moves

Absolutely love your videos and journeys. Thanks for sharing them with us!

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

I've been watching your videos since the beginning. I rarely write comments but in honor of your five year anniversary and all the fabulous video footage you've graciously shared with us I want to say a huge thank you! I've learned so much about the UK from you both and appreciate the history you share with us (home of my ancestors) and I've always been intrigued by the canal system in your country. We are blessed to have you on You Tube and wish you many more years of health and safe travels. Blessings to you both, Teena, East TN, USA

@vmcougarintn5035

Жыл бұрын

Teena, I'm like you. I love seeing the UK and the canals fascinate me no. Virginia in middle TN USA

@teenajohnson1688

Жыл бұрын

Hi Virginia in Middle TN.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment Teena and of course for watching for all these years. It has been our pleasure to share our videos

Just a big thank you both for that one phrase "don't let the old man in" ,,,,it gives me hope that I can stay 19 for a few years longer and really hit home for me....and thank you for the wonderful relaxing videos!

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can stay 19 for ever!!!

@maryanneblackman8236

Жыл бұрын

I keep saying it to my partner now 😊

Great trip down memory lane ,we have been watching for maybe four years and you have been a great distraction for us .We made a choice 6 years ago to down size and bought a very small bungalow which was rundown ,and we are very near finishing it .We feel we have ben part of your travels and its been really enjoyable particulary in the lockdown to escape on the canals with you .Thanks for sharing your moments

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Downsizing in any way would definitely be my advice for people if possible. We have never looked back

I've missed you ❤️

Love what you are doing, I'm looking at getting rid of everything in a few years and going on the canals, I need the slow life, to not how long it takes from A to B but just to get there, the journey is the adventure ❤️

Thank you for sharing! 9:22 For Winter "blues/depression" try using a: Verilux Happy Light VT01-SB SAD Full Spectrum Therapy Lamp Compact size Just place it near the area of activity ie: arts,, reading, tell, etc and enjoy the full spectrum lighting you'll think you've been down in the Caribbean islands! =)

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion

Watching you guys inspired us to rent our house in New Zealand and say bugger it let’s do it . And now we are so big thank you 🙏.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Are you on the canals???

@neilmatheson3381

Жыл бұрын

Yes we are and loving it. Worcester heading north slowly.

Wow what a lovely video you made and a wonderful memories you’re making! My parents had a narrow boat when I was a kid/teenager we did some great journeys. It did get a bit much every half term, holiday, being dragged aboard but it was an upgrade from camping and we made our own fun aboard. It really hit its stride when my dad used to throw me the keys when I was 18 for me and my friends to use for Henley regatta, good times, can’t quite believe he did that, what a legend 😎 looking forward to introducing my kids to boating in a few years time. Best of luck, thank you for the vid and here’s to more happy times

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Aah, Rich has similar memories of narrowboat holidays with his brothers and sister on his parents' boat. I think the novelty wears off for those years. Fortunately the enjoyment comes back in later years

Thanks so much!

That was interesting, & such fun, thank you.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

brilliant ! Keep getting off and walking around content !

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

More to come!

@eamo106

Жыл бұрын

@@FloatingOurBoat I don't follow every day but always look for you and are on my list !Keep living your life !

@eamo106

Жыл бұрын

Lost contact with the Foxes, too popular, just keep with you and my Marra Captain Gary Philips ! Also with the OG of Canal Vlogs (he that has no boat anymore) !

One had almost forgotten how lovely the two of you are. Memory lane is lovely any time of year. Thank you for sharing yours.

I'm a new subscriber, working my way through your back catalogue, what a wonderful journey! I'm so inspired by your ethos and way of thinking and doing things, thanks so much for sharing your amazing journey!

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

5 yrs ago wow that’s flew by I follow Ben and one day you popped up and then u got Bens boat was it the Rum smuggler then I think I followed u ever since don’t always comment but watch Nice one here to the next 5 yrs cheers have a Top week 🙂🦢🦢✌️

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

We were so lucky Ben decided to sell just as we were watching his videos and looking for a boat. He is an amazing man

I am afraid to say that it was seeing yourselves and Dave from Cursing The Cut who put me off of buying a Canal boat. It was climbing the ladders out of the locks and raising the paddles. Due my slipped disc and various other injures. Apart from that I hope you have a pleasant Spring and Summer.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

That is sad, but you are right to be cautious. There are always lock free canals!

This is such a lovely review. Your togetherness as a couple is beautiful to behold and you've taken us to all sorts of interesting places - on the boat and on foot. I really relish your vlogs. Wishing you all happiness in the coming years.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hi guys I don’t often comment we met briefly at crick a few year ago. You guys are a really lovely couple. Loved this vid please keep up the great vids/work. 👍👍❤️❤️

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

Great overview. Thanks.

English Pubs are the best, they are cultural icons, that is very sad! Here in Australia not the same but being modernized and the history and heritage removed, very sad. I do the same. Fran I have lemon lime and bitters!

Rich this may or may not work, but try grounding the ground cable to the Hi-Fi the Turntable and to a good clean metal point on the hull. Hope this may sort the buzz!

@FloatingOurBoat

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Rex

Wonderful!!! Happy travellingll

Really enjoy your videos. Beautiful.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Still to thi s day .I will be making my journey to become a narrow boater , rich and Fran you have spired me to this life style change 😎 😉 I love adventure and the nomad life style ...here today and gone tomorrow lol 😆 🙃 you guys are the best ..Tom in ohio

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Keep going, I'm sure you will join us one day soon

@tripswithtom

Жыл бұрын

@@FloatingOurBoat I definitely will become an arrow boater when my mother who is my last parent passes away so that way I don't have to give her over there and being an uncomfortable situation you guys are absolutely awesome thank you for everything that you do

found out about the two of you thru Foxes Afloat

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

That is brilliant. Welcome aboard

Good luck keep sailing

"Seeing the world slowly" says it all about this lifestyle, great video again and hope your future years will be as fulfilling!!

Hi Fran & Rich, been watching you two from the start and you've shown your enthusiasm for life on the cut. I'm coming up to the end of 30 years as a fireman down in East Sussex and you've inspired me to do the same. Funny how you mentioned, the things you'd do different. That's my biggest decision, I want to sell up completely and my wife wants to keep a bolt hole. Thanks for keeping me inspired and maybe one day our paths will cross. ❤

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

I really don't think there is much advantage either way, but I'm sure you will work out what is best for you. Good luck with your plans and hope to see you cruising one day

Lovely vlog remember the slower you go the more you see 😊

Oh Noooo, going to see a boat on Saturday afternoon. It was inevitable. I will not be doing a vblog 😂. The seed has been there since a Broads Trip at 12 (now 69). Was torn between a sailing boat, a yoghurt pot and a narrow boat. The narrow boat won by 18ft. Still adore yoghurt pots. Maybe see you around?

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I have been you yoghurt pots a few times and they are great, but there is definitely more room on a narrowboat. I hope it goes well on Saturday. Good luck

Good review of life on a narrow boat.

beautiful! xxx

I love you guys, you are truly down to earth and I love the way you two are still so much in love, both with boating and with each other.

What a great conversation and memories remembered. 5 years! - it has gone by quickly ❤

Loved this! Can't believe it's 5 years, time flies. 😊

Congratulations ... Well done!

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

We do get drawn into thinking about the future sometimes and how long we can do this, but land life does not look very attractive at the moment so we are not prepared to give up yet. Hopefully we have at least a few years left

Thank you for taking us all along on your inspiring journey these past 5 years, and here's to the next how many ever you may be blessed with! Cheers!

You can get cheap battery powered LED puck lights. Sometimes they stick on the surface. Sometimes they are magnetic. They can be very bright. I can recommend those to lighten up the darkness. As for water caused slippery surfaces, yesterday I was watching a dog show and one of the handlers slipped down a damp ramp. I am glad you are still enjoying your time on the canals.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion

I do enjoy your adventures 😀

It’s clear you love your life and each other. Thanks for this lovely vlog. Best to you both!

Cor blimey. Doesn't time fly when you're having fun? The Bath video was an early triumph. It's been a joy to follow your journey, and it was an absolute delight to meet you in person. You are such a genuine and open couple, and your love for each other is so obvious. Long may you pootle. Best wishes to you both.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

🧡

Well so lovely seeing you both.. I’m still waiting for my boat don’t know if you remember or not.. well 3 year passed and still no boat.. lol.. anyway as usual. Lovely to see that. You have still made. Lovely vids. X

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Of course we remember. I can't believe you still haven't got your boat. Hopefully it will happen soon

Congratulations on your 5 years ❤❤. Hope there are many more to come.

nice at Gargrave 👍

What a great look back and also lovely to see the sunshine again.

what a lovely relaxing vlog..... I have watched you from the beginning and loved every minute of it and a Patreon as well.... my best memory is when you show me how to make blackberry gin... and oh the saddest is the cows when you got chased I was so worried..... but all good now... take care you too, jus thope we can finally meet when we come over on june this year...

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lyn. I am sure we are partly responsible for the rise in gin sales! We appreciate so much the support from yourself and all our Patreons who make is possible to visit some of the places we go to. Look forward to meeting you.

POP in and out of this channel over the years Loving couple 👍

What a great review of your adventures. Really enjoy catching up with you both. We travelled the system in the past, in the days before continuous cruising became popular. Well done for making the move to the water; all the best for the future, PMh

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

I think even since we started it has become a very popular thing to do. Maybe people are just frustrated with life or maybe KZread has meant more people know about this way of life. We wouldn't have even thought of it without people like Robbie Cummins and Cruising the cut.

Your apprenttiship is over .well done

It's been a fantastic 5years for you both and also one for us vloggers, so thank you for let us sharing your life. Here's to another 5yrs guys 🥂🍻🍾🍾🍾❤

You two make me smile, and that’s enough to keep me watching as long as you are willing to share your journey. 🙂

Lovely video. This is the first I've seen on your channel proper (I believe I've seen you both in videos on other channels). It may seem funny that I tuned in for a talkie, but it was informative and helped along by you both being quite charming. I only learned about narrowboating recently and have had a nice time watching videos on it - all of them about people like you who've completely changed their lifestyles. I look forward to watching more of your videos. The scenery I've seen via narrowboating through videos has been wonderful. Thank you. All the best!

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for tuning in. We certainly to see the world from a different point of view on the canals.

Thank you so much for that. My wife and I are about to move onto a narrowboat and cruise. We share many of your values and both of us found this retrospective very informative, interesting and useful.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful, good luck with your plans

What a fabulous 5 years it’s been watching your videos, it’s been a privilege to travel around with you both. Love to you both from New Zealand.

Great 👍

Another wonderful episode. Just love your delightful films and your take on life. Thank you Fran and Rich for sharing your travels with us. What's the name of the song playing @13m17s 😊Cheers

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Here is the link to the music kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpujrpaumarIZLw.html

Rich I would be the same with the winter darkness. I am the same re shopping, if you are on your own it would be harder. I struggle as a single person

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

supermarkets do not make life easy for single people. It is bad enough for us with everything being in big packs. We need more little shops