UK watcher - Subbed - Bell rung - Like clicked - Watched all Vlogs - Keep the vids coming!!! :D

@myhillslife27

3 жыл бұрын

Dito! STILL on catchup Australian fan 😁🇦🇺🦘🌏 Thankyou Andrew!🤗

@myhillslife27

3 жыл бұрын

Well Done!

This video made me feel alot better 😂😂 we tried to get up this staircase today, the middle section is still leaking ridiculously, we gave up after 2 hours and going to try again tomorrow. The middle section is a massive issue and not fixed still after 4 years....

@FloatingOurBoat

5 күн бұрын

Oh no, that is terrible. They are really scary locks

Wow your loom work is amazing

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Rich and Fran quiet an adventure with the Staircase Lock! Ms. Fran I could see why you were a little scared by it all. I do think you two are so great together! Thanks for taking us all along! Sorry to see your drone all broken Rich!

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark.

That's why I Love Scotland, we can roam & camp almost everywhere.

@FloatingOurBoat

2 жыл бұрын

Just as it should be

Hi guys, still enjoying your videos, l love that you shop at the charity shops Fran, our family still love them in states, when you get a chance to shop after vivid 19, please take us with you😘

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea x

Hi it looks so lovely xxxx

Good that you explained the benefit to you for viewers to hit the Thumbs Up etc. I went back through and Thumbs Up on all past videos. You two are my favorites! This Floridian has learned UK geography from you and other Narrowboaters.

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

So glad you are getting a lot from our videos. The UK is a fantastic place and we hope to show how beautiful it can be to UK residents as well as those overseas. Thank you for taking the time to give us some more thumbs up. It really does help to get our videos shared more xx

I just found you guys. Sorry about the drown. What a great video. I live in the USA, wish I could do what you lovely couple do. I am retired. But that's ok. I can live thru you traveling and having a great time. God Bless.

@FloatingOurBoat

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoy our videos. Thank you x

Fran's weaving looks awesome. I wonder if a lot of people aren't subscribed because KZread accounts aren't needed to watch.

Fun and games in the locks....York also has city walls and have walked them many times while at University there.....

@FloatingOurBoat

3 жыл бұрын

We are looking forward to going to York

That whole thing was scary, it got worse when you talked about it, especially because you've known of people who got their boat wedged, glad you came thru unscathed, Chester was beautiful, thanks for the tour.

I was there yesterday and it looks intimidating to say the least 😕 you did well to stay cool as I did when a mattress got on my propeller last year...... 👌👌👌😉

@FloatingOurBoat

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. When you are in that situation, the only thing you can do is keep your cool.

Oh my. That lock business was scary! You did very well, Fran. And you both added some knowledge and experience to your boating resumes!! Loved watching Fran work the loom, and I loved the opening early morning video with the birdsong!

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jo

Once you were on the bottom in the top lock you should have opened the gate to the 2nd lock and let the water run into both locks together that would have saved you going up and down in the chamber and you would have been able to see the 2nd chamber from the boat

Don't you just love Chester. Driven into the city twice but nothing beats going in by boat. If you don't mind paying through the nose, make sure you visit the zoo. Absolutely brilliant

@SvalPlays

3 жыл бұрын

Didn't think the zoo was that expensive, considering they're a charity, and all the work they do.

well done to you both...I bet you slept well that night Fran!

Love , love , love when you share the city sights

@FloatingOurBoat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you x

well i have to say you are without doubt, your my number one narrow boat channel, you keep putting out your videos for your viewers in all weathers and not many do that, floating our boat well you certainly did that a few heart stopping moments i am sure thanks again for a wonderful video your number one. cheers malc .

Thank you for taking us with you on your exploring of places you stop at its really interesting for us non citizens. Loving your channel

Good evening to you two, it was not a good day, the broken drone, the problem of the lock very stressful, fortunately it ended well, I am happy for you that it still went without damage for you and your boat. I send you all my sympathy

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Good evening Jean-Louis. We are always thankful when we are all fine and the boat is still afloat. We still enjoyed a lovely walk, and slept very well. Thank you for watching X

Enjoyable video. You are capturing the broader city landscape of Chester which is very enjoyable. We lived in the UK 1978-81 and your style of filming picks up the warmth and architecture of Briton. Thank you.

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joseph

A bit of everything in this great vlog. From the drone shots of the dismal and murky morning to the scary incident with the locks (happy you eventually got through okay) to the pleasant footage from atop the walls! Thank you..

A boat lover from Australia here just wanting to say how much I'm enjoying your videos. At a time of pandemic, global mayhem and political chaos it's great to watch a couple just getting on with the things they love doing. Richard and Fran, thank you. 😊👌👍

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you John, but it really is our pleasure

Beautiful 3:30 AM shots. Sorry for the issues with the locks, however, it was a perfect lesson for those of us who lack an understanding of how they work. Enjoyed the Chester segment and its history . Thanks for everything you both do.

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gerry

Really enjoy your vlogs, feel like I'm there, thanks for the 3:30am opening bit, just lovely with the bird calls and the city all asleep. You two are a great team, handling the challenges with honesty and humor.

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda. I love birdsong at night. Somehow it doesn't matter if it is birdsong which is keeping you awake, but noisy people really disturb you.

I can't imagine how nice it must feel to be on the canal boat, In the cold fresh air and a day of exploring and freedom ahead. Keep up the brilliant work pal.

@FloatingOurBoat

3 жыл бұрын

It is wonderful even when you have a difficult day

Hey Rich, I don’t think you should be hard on yourself for what happened. Obviously, in all the hundreds of locks you all have negotiated, you haven’t before encountered this exact situation. And you’ve done everyone else a HUGE service by filming this episode, helping others in their understanding of the possibilities. And the music, once again, was so nice when you walked the ramparts.

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comments Doug. Hopefully anyone else coming this way can take a little extra care at these locks now. Glad you like the music

Bad days happen. As long as no damage is done alls is well.

Love your videos and your music choices. Thank you for sharing.

Glad the lock issue was resolved in not too much time. Chester looks to be a great walk! Thanks for the video.

Britt's that drink coffee. now there's an unheard of fact. Here's a treat you might like. when you make your next cup of coffee add a tablespoon of instant chocolate mix and 2 or 3 drops of orange extract. Give the mix a good stir and sit down and think about your holiday plans or just watch the world pass by.

@FloatingOurBoat

3 жыл бұрын

Mmmmm! Sounds lovely

Glad your ok fran after the lock issue .

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Philip, I'm fine x

I had a neighbor in Marblehead Ohio who weaved for sport. Fran, you’re doing great!

@FloatingOurBoat

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you x

Thanks for the jaunt around the city walls! As always, I appreciate you taking us along for the ride 🙏🏽

Great to see so much of my home city, you did Chester proud, looking forward to your return trip.

I'm from just outside of Chicago Illinois in the U.S. I just wanted to tell you it is a pleasure watching your video's. We don't have places that old here, and its interesting to see them in your travels. Please keep making these video's about your adventures.

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching from Illinois. It's our pleasure making the videos, we're glad you are enjoying them.

Recently started watching your vlogs - what a lovely couple you are - thank you for sharing your adventures 👍😎

I love how you deal calmly with the inevitable disasters!

Love it.Chester looks good.

Watch all your vids here in Switzerland. Love them. Keep them coming!

Fran your weaving is just beautiful...so glad you both got through the staircase lock safely and on to walk the wall around Chester. Thanks for sharing and hope your drone is aloft very soon.

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jessica

Another fabulous vlog at one of my fave places Chester. It's so much nicer in summer. Thanks again. Really enjoyed this apart from poor Fran in the staircase lock. Nice to see the dogs too. 🐕🐕👍🙂🙂🙂

That's the second week on the trot that Fran has put a bottom in the mud LOL XX

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

I have found it makes it very smooth. X

Glad we didn't go down the locks. We were in a small hire boat and were able to wind just before them. As always we didn't have much time to explore Chester so its good to see your footage. Loved the blackbird song at the beginning.

Great video living up to your name in this video glad you’re safe 🤗👍🏻

I found that stressful, this would be my fear.. you deserve a medal Fran! 🏆🎖🦸‍♀️Lesson learned.. Well Done, I'd get claustrophobic in those deep locks

Love the bit about Fran getting her bottom stuck on the bottom of the lock(he he).Also love the return trip in future videos,keep ‘em coming. Cheers 🇦🇺......

Really enjoying your adventures .. especially right now when things are so worrying ..thank you

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you are enjoying them x

Lived in Chester for many years. Lovely city to visit. Dry January nearly over.

Really enjoyed this one ,Thank You

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Hello, We are from Quebec, Canada and are new to your channel. We just love your videos, your boat( both versions, we cheated and peaked at the latest one hihi) We think you guys are adorable. The dogs are so sweet. We love traveling with you from our living room sofa. Just gorgeous and stunning some of the views. The problem in those locks with no water was scary. I can't see myself driving the boat...Fran is supper good. Your narrating is great, funny, educational and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing your lives and travels with us...happy trails...or waterways.Trala love😘

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching us from Quebec. It is funny how other lives from around the world are so interesting. So glad you are enjoying our story x

We got stuck in that lock last year when we first moved our boat. No leaking lock though being newbies and not knowing what we were doing hubby hadn't shut the paddle fully in the bottom lock so as fast as we were trying to fill the middle one we were loosing it, luckily enough there were two crt workmen having lunch in a van and noticed us struggling 🤣🤣🤣

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lynn, like us, you were lucky to get some help. An information board here with instructions would be great for less experienced boaters and for those of us not thinking clearly!

OMG..! So pleased that Fran is ok... It would really have put the wind up me..! Reminds me of the time that I got stuck in Somerton Deep lock... I drove in ok, went down ok, but the bottom gate wouldn't fully open because of silt building up behind it and there wasn't enough width to drive the boat out. Still get nightmares about that..which was 18 months ago and we'd only owned a boat for a few weeks .🍷🍷

@JCDiamond

4 жыл бұрын

I still get nightmares about our trouble at Field Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool. I'm glad it's not just me.

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. I remember you telling us about that. The worst bit for me is being in the lock and having no control. I think you climbed out didn't you. I really wanted to avoid that. Still, we are all still here and still boating so it can't be that bad can it? X

@stevehoare6378

4 жыл бұрын

I had to force my way out of the gate, scraping the lock wall..! All part of the fun.. 🍷🍷

Live n learn. Well done 👍

That leaking lock looked scary. pleased you got through ok. Chester such a beautiful place, that’s such a lovely walk all the way round the city wall.

That could have been a very different outcome.! Thank goodness for you guys, and your boat that it wasn't. The possibility of your stern gear , i.e skeg, prop being seriously damaged by something under the water in the lock chamber is very real. By the way that particular lock (middle lock) was exactly the same when we went through it on the way to Elmsmere port in 1981. Nice video guys, all the Best.

Loved it guys thanks 😁👍👏👏👏

My hat off to you Fran my wife would have climbed out of the lock and gone for a large coffee or a stiff drink and left me to do that lock on my own.

As an arTist/ craftsman I really enjoyed from the point of the weaving thru the most beautiful shot of the locks that I have seen on anyone's video. I wanted you to stop and let me do a watercolor , a line and wash...i can't figure out how to stop the video...makes me wish I could be there. Beautiful!

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marjorie x

Another great video, you are both always smiling no matter what. Brilliant. :-)

Well done Fran, you kept your cool. You're a great team. Chester looks beautiful.

@FloatingOurBoat

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I always enjoy your side trips into the towns and villages. It warmed to 47F today and felt a bit spring like, but we won't see flowers in NH until April. Thanks for your vlogs.

Well done. We had the same sort of problems on the BCN north of Birmingham and Dudley. Not a staircase problem, but the pounds between 3 locks were totally empty! Also when doing Grindley Brook staircase, we were at the bottom waiting for a boat to come down and they tried to fill the bottom lock when it was already full - see our boat bob around and end up on the other side of the cut!

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

We have had a few bad stories about Grindley. Not looking forward to that one.

i am from germany , i like seeing your videos . you have a nice countryside .

Enjoyed that, Batteries never like the cold (drone) Chester a very beautiful city. as for the locks live and learn + plus no damage. I was told in my youth, A man who knows every thing, knows nothing, a man who say he knows nothing, knows something! 😃👍

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Vinny, that is a great saying.

In early May we began watching your journey as result of Kevin from Aslan’s recommendation. Of course we had to start at the very beginning and have now worked our way up to this video as of last night. We are with you in February 2020, listening to your travel plans and thinking, “We need to warn them of what is coming!” We will stay tuned to see how you deal with the pandemic: Do you stay on the boat? Do you go back to the cottage? Will everyone be ok? We are enjoying your series and poor Rich’s fussing over rain (what we wouldn’t give for rain in Texas!) and your comments on how hot it was for a couple of days the preceding summer, while we are melting in multiple 100 degree F days. You make us laugh and show us beautiful scenery and we are blessed in getting to know you from afar.

@FloatingOurBoat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marilyn and thank you for working your way through our old videos. If only we knew then what we know now. x

I'm catching up on viewing videos tonight. I'm on this one now but I enjoy and may continue on to another or more. Keep producing them folks.

Oh my goodness, Fran, you did so well. I would have totally lost it so very well done xx

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maggie x

Stay safe guys any locks are difficult staircase so trying and tricky too glad your okay n safe x

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

We are fine thank you Philip, always learning.

The only place in the UK with complete walls might be Derry in Northern Ireland.

Braver than me Fran. When we went to Chester, I panicked when I saw how deep the locks were and my lovely, capable 12 year old nephew took my very new boat through! We moored first a couple of days in the basin at the bottom. A historic working boat was moored next to us, the wind blew their very old Buckby can in the canal. My boys spent the whole day with magnets and eventually found the can! They were well rewarded with sweets from the grateful owners. Happy days!

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds as if you have a lovely family. We also stayed in the basin below the locks. We needed a rest by then x

6.31 the little small bridge is the bridge they used to walk condemned prisoners to last rites before execution. Thought some may find that interesting. Great video 🍻

@FloatingOurBoat

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you. We didn't realise that

Fran you are grounded!

@FloatingOurBoat

3 жыл бұрын

Tee hee xx

Love you guys!

Walked along the canals and rivers of Cheshire. Love your vids well done keep it up..

@FloatingOurBoat

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Lovely city Chester, though much changed since my youth. There was no high rise then. Glad your safe after the mishap in the stair case lock. Enjoy your videos both about canal living and the tours of the local attractions.

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Colin.

That was scary, Fran! Glad all is okay. Rich and friends were able to get you out of there!

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

I think it was one of my scariest moments on the boat. It is worse when you are stuck in the lock and can't do anything but rely on others.

NZ follower, subbed, bell and fan for long time now - thanks for sharing the ups and downs, hopefully you are over your adventure now and only a few more days to go until February 🥂🍾💚💚💚

From India...Love it

@FloatingOurBoat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

hi i love your videos i’m from new zealand and have been to chester several times it’s so beautiful

HI, we love your videos and watch all the time. We are subscribers. You have inspired me to weave and I wonder what kind of loom you use and if you would do a weaving/ teaching video.

@FloatingOurBoat

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura. That is wonderful. My loom is a Saori Loom. I will add a link to saori weaving here. Lots of people ask about the weaving, We have covered it a little bit in some of our videos but are thinking of doing a bit more soon. www.saoriglobal.com/home

Absolutely cracking blackbird in song in early morning. Topjob

Scary....glad you got through in the end..stay safe from sunny norfolk england....

What a terrible experience for you both I'm pleased that your both OK what a nice couple you are and I liked fran doing her weaving what a interesting vlog you have good luck on your travels its the first time that I ve watched what a great job your doing I've subscribed straight away thank you both for letting us see how life is like on the canals

@FloatingOurBoat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment and for subscribing, x

I was scared also for you. It looked like it was cold. Can't wait for the return tour. The dogs were well behaved through out the day. That also helps. See you soon, Merry Ann from Minnesota

Happy you made it through the locks...sorry about your drone, good that it landed on the boat :)

Poor Franny, poor drone. Glad you escaped the dodgy lock. You won't forget that in a hurry. May I suggest taping a strip of polystyrene to the drone, in case it ever ends up in the drink. At least it won't disappear immediately... All the best.

6:30 am here once again a great vlog to start my day. Hope all ok after your little slips and trips.

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Probably the best way to watch us, with your eyes still half closed😂. We are all fine, thank you x

Another great vlog. We spent the night in Chester last week on my home from Liverpool. Not the place to visit in DRY January, some great pubs. We can recommend your "No knead Bread" Fran, works every time. My other half loves it so thank you. Safe travels.

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Hi David. So glad you're enjoying the bread. We will enjoy the pubs on our way back through next weekend 😁

@davidcrossland9096

4 жыл бұрын

@@FloatingOurBoat I can Recommend the "Pied Bull" great beers in there.

Back in the 60s issues like that became par for the course on the cut. Well done on getting through, every day is a learning day 😁

Really enjoy your videos 😀

@FloatingOurBoat

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Another lovely Vlog! Your new intro is beautiful! Glad you emerged from the nerve wracking lock unscathed! I love it when we get a glimpse of your weaving, Fran! I'd love to see more. Maybe devote a good part of a vlog on your process and inspiration. Rich, hope you are able to get the drone running again soon. I love those atmospheric shots. All the best, from beautiful Port Angeles, Washington

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Susan, thanks for your comment. We have been thinking about doing a video about the weaving as so many people have asked about it. We have yet to try the drone out again, fingers crossed it will be OK! Thank you for joining us all the way from Washington x

We had big trouble in a 3 chambered stair case lock on the Leeds and Liverpool in October. In the end I was able to sort it and get us through unscathed but it was VERY scary - and I still have nightmares about it now and again. I have a hint as to how you must have felt! You handled it so well and I am so glad everything is ok.

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Justine. It was not good being stuck down in the lock and having no control. All I could think about was planning my escape root. Thankfully I didn't need it. X

@JCDiamond

4 жыл бұрын

@@FloatingOurBoat thank goodness. I am glad you were ok and it was all fine - and no escape needed. I wasn't helming when it happened to us - I was working the locks. I was so scared - and so worried.

Know exactly how you feel - think alot of us boaters have all been there - this happened to us half way up Wigan flight - exactly the same - only it was going dark - so one lesson we learned -- never go through locks late in the day - so well done you two -I thought you both kept calm - thank you for sharing your adventures - - - stay safe -

@FloatingOurBoat

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds so scary. We have always said we would never chose to work locks in the dark

Oh my guys I just couldn’t go out onto the waterways scared of deep water and not knowing how depth of the canal , I just feel very unwell regarding locks and canals , I love to see you both and how your enjoying the waterways , I feel better with bricks and mortar. ! Oh my gosh I would feel scared too ! Enjoy guys x

@FloatingOurBoat

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your comment. It is really not that bad as the canal is usually only about 4 ft deep and you can stand up. The locks are the bit to be careful in

Thanks for showing the some times hard side of canal cruising. Glad you managed to get it resolved safely. It also highlights the severe lack of funding available to the Canal groups. Amazing how the governments always have money for 'The flavour of the month' projects, but can't see the benefits of supporting none-profit organizations. I'll stop the rant here. Gloucester, thanks for showing us another fascinating town to visit when all this current madness subsides. Personally, can't see another UK trip till summer 2022. On that happy note I'm going to have a libation and watch another episode from your channel and Rich, keep your batteries warm mate. Be well, Be safe.

Great vlog again guys, hope your drones ok.

love you videos

Hello from Oregon! We backtracked to the first of your vlogs and are finally caught up. My husband and I so enjoy the two of you and watching your adventures. Glad you got through the locks okay and were able to tour beautiful Chester. Our daughter is studying abroad this term in York, and we are learning quite a lot about UK geography and history from all of you. (Well, mostly you - you know how it is with teenagers - you only get so much out of them, especially when it's such long distance and they are off on the greatest adventure of their life!) Really looking forward to keeping up with your travels. You guys are amazing! :)

@FloatingOurBoat

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment Elizabeth. Your daughter is lucky to be at York. It too us a beautiful city.