Wow…is this video a breath of fresh air or what? Beautiful scenery, bright blue skies, fluffy clouds, cheerful narrowboaters, great commentary & still photography. Shangri-la! Yes, good to see new build developers have left the Oxford alone for the most part. Preserving the views “from” the canal rather than creating more “of” the canal. Thanks for sharing it all with us, Kevin!

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Mark. That's very much appreciated. Yes it's a relief that large parts of the countryside haven't yet been covered with 'cookie cutter' affordable housing

Thanks again, CHG! You are really living your best life these days. Calm, cool, and collected 24/7/365. You are an inspiration to all of us. Enjoyed the scenery in this one, looks like there's the promise of even better scenery ahead. Good times. Cheers till next time.

"you exist and then you don't" Kevinithians 3:21

Glad everyone was happy because of the sunny spell thanks for all the views Kevin grand vlog tc 🤗👍🤗the oldies

I half expected a recipe. So we could "Fight for our meals." Nice job as usual Mr O'Reily ...

It looks like you had quintessential English summer weather in this episode. Blue skies and big cloud formations in wide open countryside. Enjoy it all Kevin. Thanks for sharing.

Your channel just gets better and better, Kevin, the slideshow was a nice touch:)

YAY! Kevin and Aslan are back with another video!

Love your calm, relaxed pace. No hurry. No Worry. Welly, Welly, Welly...all good for Shelley!

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

Appreciated, cheers. 🙂

Lovely, lovely. Your videos make me think of John Constable paintings, if such paintings were mobile. The offerings in the butcher's shop in Braunston all looked delicious.

Thank you for the tour. The weather was beautiful, it’s really such a help with the moods of everyone . Keep well.

Love it when you throw the stills in! 😊

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

Thank you Jeremy

Kevin, you look so much younger than you did when you started out years ago. Amazing! It must be the clean canal life and all that inner happiness. Good job!

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

Ah cheers. 🤗

Oh it's just lovely. Picturesque. I just love the history. Thank you for sharing the beauty and history with the viewers.

Dude! You need to make a calendar! I'd buy one for sure! ❤ Love ya, Kevin! ~Leilani in California

Beautiful photographs! Really enjoyed this!

Watched your canal videos from the first. Thousands of other narrowboat youtubers out there now, but your style quite unique and by far the best to watch.

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

Many thanks indeed Andrew.

Haha. When you moored up!!!

Not wishing to sound all wanky and all, but I believe the description for what you’ve been feeling, going about your daily boating business, if you weren’t aware, is what they call being “in flow”, which as a mediative state is extremely good for you, where you just are. Being at one with your actions. In a constant perfect state of action, movement and flow which you described wonderfully, at one with your universe. Sorry if I’m teaching you to suck eggs. But I’d say you’ve reached a perfect state. Nice one, Kev. Some lovely photography too. You certainly have a great eye!

Hello from Kansas! Yea, that boat yard at the beginning looked like it had been the victim of an explosion! My next thought was to wonder if anybody had been killed there!!! Thanks!

It’s like living in a fairy tale.

A good photographer can use the most basic tools and still get a good shot. Just as a good artist can use a cheap set of paints and do a stunning painting. The painting won’t last as long but with a digital camera, that issue is moot. Not that I want to initiate this overlong debate as I am an artist, and a poor photographer. My husband, however, was a skilled photographer who would wax philosophically on the benefits of having absolute control of aperture that quickly resolved any insomnia I might have been suffering. Stunning shots throughout this video and I appreciated every one of them. Thank you for making a miserable day much much better!

Still photos were great to see.

Nice photos…. Thanks for sharing!

They should build a canal through the Scottish Highlands a lock every 30 meters would be well worth it for the scenery - and i'd gladly watch you do it

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

A lock every 30 meters, oh, my,god. 🤭

Along these Narrowboat Travels in my ancestral land, presented by Kevin; I gather hope.

Somebody told me Country House Gent had a new Travels by narrowboat episode out called 'Here in the fields' .. i said "Who" 🤣👍🤘🤘🤘

Love the shirtless guy sitting on the roof of his boat at the end! Great photo. Terrific vlog, thanks!

Your klaxon reminds me of a submarine, dive,dive,dive.

Lovely, thank you for brightening my Friday evening. AJ

I'll be taking my boat out for the first time tomorrow! It's scary but exciting times

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

Ah you'll do fine Steve. Slow and steady is the key. Have fun. Oh and remember, they don't stop on a dime. 🙂

@simulationsteve2888

9 ай бұрын

@@CountryHouseGent fantastic journey! Till I got back to the boat yard and fell in the canal 😅

Enjoyed the video. Your friend from Texas😊

Pictures are beautiful.

A very enjoyable vlog Kevin to watch. I hope you are well. Safe journey travels.

Great video as always and what a fabulous camera and lens combination, I’m going all shades of green!!

@CountryHouseGent

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Ann. I've always liked a Leica.

With all the ducks, swans & geese about. I'm surprised we haven't seen a CHG dinner fowl prep yet.... 😋

Smiling & laughing @ 1:30 👍🌸 Onward ➡️ to the finish 🙃

The PERFECT CHG clog! Lovely, relaxed float through the countryside and what glorious photos at the end! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’m glad I waited to view until a few moments when I could savor it. Thanks!

A couple of hours tottering in the garden then a trip with Aslan as I eat my lunch . Lovely way to spend a Saturday morning 😁

appreciate being able to experience this journey through some gorgeous parts of England. Nice slide show too!

Love the photos, Kevin!

Very nice photo! I guess there will be a run on Leica cameras selling.

I see a wristwatch as a handcuff to time. But yes as you say, time is just a concept used to work out things not a physical thing itself. Love the photos at the end.

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

I completely agree but it does mean I have no need to buy a nice wristwatch, like an Omega or Tag. Would be nice but what would I do with it. 😁

@andyrbush

9 ай бұрын

@@CountryHouseGent I suppose I could get a nice watch but now that I can afford one, I can't see it without glasses. And why spend your money to impress people you don't know with a show piece? And a great tip is never be flash with cash.

I say, this is another spiffing video. Jolly good. Thank you Old Chap, cheerio !

Mouthwatering photo of the pieshop, yes that's a great camera.

So lovely. So Zen. So Kevin and Aslan--with a much-missed "aOOOOga!" to top it off. Special thanks for the photos. The last one, with the bare-chested gentleman obviously enjoying life, wasn't as scenic as the others. But it captured the experience perfectly. ❤

Hi Kevin! It was pleasing to see the canal so busy. Summer, life, and people actually moving about outside.

My favorite flowers, the Queen Anne’s lace.

So good to have you back on my weekly agenda: I can feel the Zen.

a calendar with the beautiful pics of communities would be nice

Beautiful skies and foliage! I must watch again. Loved the slideshow! 🦢

Makes me smile whenever the sun comes out the men take their shirts off regardless of physique 😂 bless ‘em 💕🦆

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

Anything to avoid bikini lines. 😁

@pamcullen537

9 ай бұрын

@@CountryHouseGent Nothing worse ! 👙😫💕🦆

Definitely a feeling of happiness watching this excellent video, with some excellent philosophy thrown in too! 😊

Lovely scenery and glad the new housing has respected most of the canal, hope it stays that way. Super Vlog thank you x

Top video thank you 😊

Another splendidly good one. What a great looking butcher…….Ye Olde England of my childhood.

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

Yes Rikki, incredibly there are still those old parts of England we remember from times gone by. I reckon quality local butchers especially are seeing an upsurge of sorts, considering all that's going on. I'm all for shopping local when it comes to meat.

I'd love to be able to shop at a proper butcher shop. Where I am, it's all supermarkets or... Walmart... 😖 Once again, the feeling you were having translated well via video. I needed a few minutes of calm in the middle of a Saturday afternoon. Your day in Braunston looked glorious! The addition of photos added to the experience. Leica cameras give such lovely images. My lowly Nikon Z50 can't really compete, but it'll do me. Thanks again for bringing us along, and spreading the relative tranquility of life on the canals.

Thanks Kevin

Thank you Kevin for the relaxing journey. Best wishes, Deb

I’d been enjoying looking at the clouds and wondering what could be seen in them. And then you pointed out the Mark of Zorro! Yes! I’ll have to finish this one later. My son is about to pick me up to take me to spend the night with him and his brother and my grand dog. We’re all counting our blessings, aren’t we? See you again before too long.

Gorgeous stills with that camera. Speaking of time: I save watching of your vlogs until I have time to watch them uninterrupted. Just prior, enjoyed a joy filled stroll along the lakefront path here where neighbors say good morning in passing. I share your noticing of good energy in the air. Cheers!

Great stills !! From a great photographer !! STAY SAFE

It’s Friday, It’s new Kevin, it’s all good! Nice “Baba O’ Riley”:reference too.❤️

Thanks for sharing your travels with us. Much appreciated. ❤

Beautiful pics at the end. I remember how much you appreciated armco way back in season one. Always look for armco.

Just completed a 11 day trip from Wincham to North Kilworth, and finding decent moorings was an absolute nightmare. It has to be said, 11 days away from work and all the issues, was life changing. Loved it and can't wait to get back out there.

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

Awesome news. Yes it's a complete change of reality from the mainstream. Sounds like you may have caught the canal life bug? Congratulations. 😁

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

Awesome news. Yes it's a complete change of reality from the mainstream. Sounds like you may have caught the canal life bug? Congratulations. 😁

loving the slowing down - think you are too

Kevin that young offenders institute was in the middle of nowhere its like a 'Teenage wasteland' 🤣👍🤘🤘🤘. I'm here all week. 😉😁

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

🤭 Good one. 😁

Excellent pics kevin wonderful video thank you for the cruise.

‘You exist and then you don’t’. Wonder how long people will continue to watch your vids when you stop existing! For a very long time to come would be my guess. You have certainly left your mark on the world. Thanks again for another ‘chill’ episode 😊

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

A very good question Helene. Come to think of it, I haven't thought along the lines of a 'legacy', or future historical impact. A nice thought though. 🙂

Always like before I watch 👍👍

Beautiful weather, stunning photography.

Just love it. Nuff said. 👍

Time is the relationship of every particle in the universe to every other particle. As "it" changes time advances.

Thanks!

@CountryHouseGent

7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome John. Thank you for that. 🤗

Hi Kevin, I think those 'New Builds' with the red & grey bricks, took design inspiration from prisoner cell block H

Keep them coming Kevin love every second.

Gorgeous skies, splendid views.

I Kevin sill very good interest scenery on this canal you made good time to near Broadstone all.the best for now 😊

Beautiful photos 🧡

Another lovely peacfull episode of the great journey 👍💪🙏

Nice cruising 😊lovely video 😊thank you

Hi kev... You've completed the last of the canal past hillmorton locks and Barby marina not too far past marina I turn back for hillmorton.. if paddling from Brinklow not quite reach hillmorton That's a big day for me early start late finish. Great seeing you when you visited brinklow like I've said before, made my day. I didn't realise the lack of mooring alcove out rugby way but why would I on my kayak eh..😅 Have a great journey on ghe grand Union.. 😊 Stay safe Kev the Brinklow kayaker😊

As usual great film and love the stills at the end 😊

Loved your photos...the weather was perfect!

Great slideshow.

Thanks Kev !!

Ah, yes, Kevin, we know... ;-) Grand video once again. England's looking great.

Love the photos! But my favorite are the two at the end. Thank you for sharing

Thanks Kevin, this was a lovely cruise onboard Aslan which really brightened the day on my birthday as I'm suffering with the dreaded "Man-Flu" or as my mother-inlaw said it was "Flu-my arse", lol. The butchers looked fantastic but when I saw the chalk board outside mentioning pork pies, I thought that Kevin would be in there like a shot, so when you did they looked magnificent. I hope that you are doing well. Take care and all the best. Stevie

@CountryHouseGent

9 ай бұрын

Yes my mother was always quick to point out that whatever cold I had, a woman would handle it far better. 😆

Great video as always Kevin.

Thank you for another great video and for prompting a memory from my past. In 1981 I saw The Who in Birmingham. I bought a package that included a concert ticket and a coach ride to the show. It turned out to be a coach full of Air Force troops. I remember the whole bus load of us singing this song during the ride. Because we were all drinking, there came a point where a bathroom stop was required. The driver just stopped on the side of the road. Most of us exited the coach and all lined up, basically shoulder to shoulder, along the edge of the road and relieved ourselves in the ditch. As we did a woman came along walking her dog. I didn't hear her say anything. However,when i saw her face she was smiling ear to ear. All I could hear was about 40 young men laughing as they stood draining themselves.

@patrickleclaire6404

9 ай бұрын

did you wash your hands?

@friendly_B

9 ай бұрын

@@patrickleclaire6404 we got back on the bus and continued to share bota bags full of tequila and grapefruit juice as we laughed about what that woman just witnessed, and why the driver chose that moment to stop.

Finished this great vlog, Kevin. Thank you!

thanks again bud

Enjoyed the video Kevin - always do 😊. Thank you for including the bonus still shots. lovely!

As always a fascinating section, love Oxford

Beautiful still photos there Kevin enjoyed them alot.

Always enjoy your vlogs, Kevin! Cheers!

i enjoy it when you incorporate photos in your videos ,especially with your beautiful leica. it was nice to see aslan's engine room in tip top shape . i enjoyed your video aboard gorsuch with engine sparklers. i would love to shop at braunston meat mkt .

I have missed the sound of your voice and that lovely sounding of that engine 👍