Just recently found your channel. Have totally enjoyed your videos.I am a 70 yr old woman with bad health, and I love going outside in my mind. So you help more than you know.❤

@SmossyYT

Жыл бұрын

70 y/o woman named Dale? Respect.

@dalehodo3516

Жыл бұрын

@@SmossyYT yes as in Roy Rogers and Dale Evans . Told you I'm 70. And my first name is Sue, but I prefer Dale.

@jameshlee7311

Жыл бұрын

I too am an avid armchair outdoors type, age disappears when Simon is on the move👌 He’s a great tonic!

@rolfpiotrowski4325

Жыл бұрын

@@jameshlee7311 Hallo, Leute! Es scheint also noch mehr Leute wie mich zu geben..! 😂👍

@kurtjensen7264

Жыл бұрын

Fortunately, my heart is still good. But I’m still at 71. So long adventures like I used to do are no longer possible.

Just what I have needed during a stressful week full of GCSE mock examinations, thank you Simon for this lovely, tranquil and calming video you have done for us, your hard work is never unnoticed, thank you for everything you do! 🥰😁👍🏼

@atcay81

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck with your exams in the future buddy, well done ✅

@AgriAviation

Жыл бұрын

@@atcay81thank you! My last exam is maths tomorrow, and then all done until may - which is then the real things! 😬

@lawrencemartin1113

Жыл бұрын

I am a teacher. I feel your pain! Loved this film too.

@Baron-Ortega

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with your exams. Also may I say what a wonderfully well spoken and articulate young person you are.

@Jamal_Tyrone

Жыл бұрын

Look up Mr Bruff for your English GCSE, I'm a mature student but he turned my former D into a B by following his GCSE guide. It's things like using lots of different punctuation types and having your short story well practised.

Simon, you go to sooo much trouble making excellent videos for us, multiple camera angles, during a difficult, cold canoe paddle, across the broad expanse of your waterways. You even cut, packed and brought your own firewood. Then you set up a shelter in high winds and then weather. Showing us how to cook on a campfire…I know it’s hard, to gather and bring all the right stuff. Man, this is way over and beyond the call of duty, thank you for giving us so much we don’t deserve. Let me speak for all of us, we appreciate your generosity. On top of this you give special attention to tid bits of history in the areas, just enough. This is mixed with a natural sense of humor, commentary and good music does my soul much good. Thanks from east Tennessee.

Really lovely episode Simon. What a wonderful spot! I bet the sense of solitude was amazing there. Also, your filmography has become something else. You tell a great visual story with your camera work and your editing. I could feel the wind and the ice rain as well as the gorgeous sunrise. Thank you.

@ek-nz

Жыл бұрын

I could just about smell that frosty morning.

@simonablokeinthewoods

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick! It’s lovely at this time of the year (before the hoards of holiday makers hit the broads, and everything else in their path 😂) Hope you’re feeling better!

@czechspy5124

Жыл бұрын

​@@simonablokeinthewoods looms like you have been hot by scumbag scammmers...might be worth getting a warning out ...

@bigpondkayaks7731

Жыл бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods are you following nick hes on a 12 month sea kayak trip around scotland in a kayak i made for him :)

Thanks for taking me on your adventures! Really enjoyed this one. The Broads are so beautiful and peaceful this time of the year. Your expert filming adds a feeling of presence. 😊

Lovely relaxing Saturday afternoon viewing. When I lived in England, (Bromley) as a young boy, in 1963 my parents, grandmother 2 aunts and uncle rented a cruiser and went for a holiday on the Norfolk Broads. It was comedy sketch in the making.- Dad and my uncle both NOT capable sailors, my Grandmother and aunt constantly asking for tea which they sipped from china cups and saucers, a sinking life dingy towed behind. My brother and I have great laughs looking at the photos of the adventure now. The location of your episode was a great reminder of those wonderful days...all but my 99 year old mum are gone. Thanks Simon, safe journeys!.

This must be one of the better ones even by your standards. And the postcard idyll of the morning, outrageously stunning. Thank you.

The little twig cross seen as you panned across a few times makes me wonder if a beloved pet or something has its final resting place there. If so, it looks like a peaceful place to spend eternity.

@papabear9481

Жыл бұрын

I saw that as well, and it made me wonder.

@chrisrobson8540

Жыл бұрын

spotted it as well also made me wonder......hopefully nothing blair witch-ey lol

@simonablokeinthewoods

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same - perhaps a pet or even somebodies ashes scattered there by loved ones - like you said a beautiful spot to rest!

@TheWibbo

Жыл бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods i thought you buried the chicken carcass there

@selfesteem3447

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWibbo lol

Love the Bushcraft ethic, but the canoe holds some of my best memories paddling the cedar rivers of South Jersey. Seeing this video brought back so many recollections of campsites and the pine forests that he rivers flowed through. I’m 84 now, but it seems like yesterday that I was paddling my Old Town Pathfinder on the River. Simon is one cool human being, and his humor and humility are refreshing and enduring. Glad I found him.

The sunset through the trees at 15:14 was beautiful!

There’s nothing better than coming home from a hard day at work and watching a relaxing video by Simon.Thanks Brother

Epic as always simon! Hats off for braving the cold 😆 also loving the rustic silver fox in the the woods beard, it suits u buddy! 😆👍

@simonablokeinthewoods

Жыл бұрын

😂😂 Cheers buddy!

Many of Simon's adventures compel me to ask myself, "could it get any better than this?" Those who make the effort to get to a spot like this will know.

Simon, we've missed you doing this, your missions like this sustained us so much during the last couple of years. Lovely stuff. Thank you. J&A&B&T.

@simonablokeinthewoods

Жыл бұрын

Sorry no Maggie

@aynsleycooper365

Жыл бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods Maggie, you make an appearance as and when you feel like it, a senior dog may make that choice. We often watch your splash into the river 'lawn'... Maybe a cameo from Maggie as you load your kit?

Wow, Simon! You've just changed my life! I'm a bloke your age. Done some outdoorsy stuff when I was younger but got a bit lazy and stuck in the daily grind. Your video gave me new motivation and hope. Time to dust off the gear and get back to what I really love, now that Spring is coming 🙂. Thanks a lot, mate!

Simon is one of the most wholesome blokes going. Really inspires me to get outdoors more and camp but I wouldn't even know where to start.

Barrel full of wood... sounds interesting... had to re watch the cooking section, because it inspired me to start cooking while I am camping in my library.

Thanks for posting a fine canoeing/camping video. The scenery was OUTSTANDING!😍

Have you ever thought about getting a pair of gloves used with a scuba diving suit? They would help your hands to stay warm when you’re canoeing in the winter.

@simonablokeinthewoods

Жыл бұрын

Ive tried neoprene gloves before, but didn’t find them warm at all - I use Buffalo pile and pertex mittens - they are the warmest things I’ve found 😁

You are a fantastic camper sir! That chicken looked beautiful. And what a paddle! The wind looked brutal. Thanks for sharing!!

Tough weather to paddle through. Glad you caught a break .Your cooking skills are fantastic !

The best 40 minutes of my day today, thank you for taking us all on your journey.

Just watched for a second time, I learn a little more every time I view a video from you or Andy. Thank you for very much and the music and photography is excellent

Thanks for another all inspiring adventures.

Battling the weather in true British style, awesome paddling skills. Great video. Good work Simon. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Awesome vid Simon, waking up to that sunrise must have made it all worth it. Thanks for sharing.

I suffer with severe anxiety even when just sitting indoors doing nothing to the point I hyperventilate. Your videos have helped me so much to calm my breathing and just the anxiety in general so for that I thank you. Keep doing the good work🙏💯

What an absolute joy this video is from start to finish Simon, I watch it one year on or so from you completing it,super.

Another great video Simon. I love how relaxing it looked the next morning after all the bad weather the previous day. It's so good to just get away and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Thank you for bringing us along.

Simon a bloke back in the boat! Excellent to see the boat out again. And in the snow.

Excellent peaceful adventure. I really like how your canoe and tarp make such a perfect shelter for your bivvy. Thanks for taking us along on this overnighter.

SO cool!! Nice to see the Laplander at work there.

That was a lesson on its own getting that spam out of the tin, Hands up who shakes the life out of it trying to get it out LOL 🤪

Good idea to sanitize your hands after handling chicken, we use isopropyl alcohol for det same purpose - it leaves no sticky residue at all, and is excellent for cookware for that same reason. Wipe off with paper/wet wipes, spray IA on it, job done.

What is not to envy , wooden canoe, peaceful camp area, IPA and most importantly spam for breakfast

@simonablokeinthewoods

Жыл бұрын

😂👍😁

This weeks summer haul at Decathlon - canoe, paddles 😂Love this. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Simon, fantastic, camp, scenery, food and dawn.

What an amazing setup. I commend your dedication in that chilly weather. Thank you for sharing this. My mental health appreciates you.

Watching your resets become my own. Gorgeous vid, thanks for sharing.

what a nice place to camp. i really enjoyed watching it

The unsung hero of the video... the coffee maker! That thing looks like it is worth its weight in gold 5 times over!

I JUST LOVE THAT ENTRY SOUNDTRACK.🫠😌🎧💛

Thank you, Simon, for taking us along with you on another great video. The weather going up wasa bit cranky, looked perfect going back. Really appreciate all you do to bring us on these adventures with you. Looking forward to seeing you again soon on another trip. Take care, stay safe and God bless ya'll until we see you again.

Those early morning views and sounds were as good as anything on the BBC, what a treat to wake up in those surroundings. Cheers buddy

@simonablokeinthewoods

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I really do enjoy your adventures. As a Rover owner owner myself I appreciate your vehicle and the fact that you expand the trips with other adventures simply rounds out the experiences. Thanks for taking us along. You have shown some beautiful places.

Love ya brother. Again you and Andy are my favorite shows to watch. More then any tv show or series etc etc. love the cooking and the drinking and the fires. You both in sync have the best cozy shows out there.

At last! A canoe camp with the cedar strip canoe. I've missed the canoe trips and what a magnificent morning sun rise! Thanks for sharing. Nice camp also - High 'n' Dry!

Thanks for this one...... Another great trio and meal!

Absolutely deadly, amazing stuff 💖🙏

I find a wonderful calmness watching your adventures… and as a Cromer resident, lovely seeing you enjoying Norfolk.

I love seeing that beautiful canoe on the water - and remembering you making it. Another nice episode Simon - thank you. You do a great job showing the beauty all around you.

@Lalunabreeze

9 ай бұрын

Me2

You’re making an All American Breakfast today. Both items came from Minnesota, USA. Beautiful set up and looks both relaxing and fun. Cheers! Skillet.

What a lovely location and super you had the pleasure camping there taking us with you. The weather in the UK changes within a few hours but that a small price to play when surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Love your canoe adventures. I know your pain while fighting against the wind. I took a pre-dawn paddle up the Hamble River and it was perfect conditions but my paddle back was against tide and wind. You've inspired me to go out again this weekend.

Very very nice video. I have never been there but remember as a boy reading one of the Arthur Randsom books that was based in that area. The Big Six it was called. Cheers Dave 🇬🇧 🇳🇿

I have to say that's an unbelievable video! Really enjoyed this episode. Great work Simon.

Hi Simon 😊 thanks for another great video mate, what a nice camping spot, and I couldn't believe you didn't have any veg whith that superb chicken, lol. Those early morning shots were stunning, I've never actually been on the broads, but I have been to Wroxham barns many years ago, Norfolk is such a great place to holliday. Cheers mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.

Always so enjoy your videos Simon. Cheers from Canada

Thanks for another great video! I throughly enjoy them.

Thank you so much for your art, they inspire my future adventures!

Great little trip and camp, really enjoyed watching. Thanks for taking us along. 👍

Love the broads, thanks for the relaxing time again xx

Delightful, I love this sort of camp when you canoe, thank you for taking us on your journey.

Fantastic. That was really enjoyable to watch and so well filmed as usual.Thank you.

Wonderful Simon, really enjoyed watching this one. I was getting cold feet about taking my kayak out this weekend, as the weather forecast is not very nice, but after seeing you battle that wind and rain, my determination to deal with a little drop in the temperature grew bigger.

Sweet setup Simon, as always!

Simon, fair play to you for braving the elements - another great video - Thanks!!

Great video, had all the elements of a fun Winter Camp Trip.

Thank you for another excellent video as always such a high standard

So very relaxing to go on your trips out in the wild …really enjoying yout videos, keep them coming

Thanks for all the videos as always and what a stunning sunrise , thats a magic spot

That was a beautiful morning. Thank you for taking us.

Loved that. Really great spot and camp. Thanks Simon. Les

That was a 100% American breakfast if there ever was one my friend! Good food, good scenery and great company. Your videos are truly the best out there Simon. Thanks for all your time filming a d editing. It's greatly appreciated. Best wishes my friend.

I never get enough from your videos always very inspiring. Thanks

Like that it was a good ‘reset’👏🏾👍🏾👏🏾

Great views with beautiful colors! Really enjoyed this video, thanks!

Simon,another great video!!! Nice see the water and your canoe again!!!!

I've just bought a canoe! It needs a few wee bits of outfitting before I go on my first adventure but I'll get there. I'm absorbing as much information as possible from videos like yours as well as having professional instruction so I'll be heading off into the hidden lochs of the Highlands in no time. Thanks for the inspiration. 👍

@scottfromfl6828

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your canoe I just got my first one a few months ago and I love it

Love how you set up camp . You make it look so easy

Absolutely awesome little trip. True grit paddling into that wind.

What a lovely place - brilliantly filmed, thank you.

Brilliant video as always Simon, you always inspire us to do more..

Top notch stuff love all the kit you have 👍👍🇬🇧👍

Very inspiring thanks Simon

Me, too! Just as soon as the winds, rains, and storms calm down a bit out here in California. I swear, I thought I would need my canoe to make an escape!

AS A CHEF, YOU NEED TO BROWN THOSE BROWNS ! 🎉😂

Simon your videos…can’t really put in to words. But I love ‘em! I love my life but they help me escape to where I’d love to be sometimes when I can’t get there. Best therapy ever mate 😊

Great photography and a very enjoyable video, good to see the cedar strip canoe out and about again.

Simon, a wonderful adventure. Felt like I was right there. I can’t wait for spring.

Just brilliant that was Simon, perfect spot for an overnighter too! Thanks for taking me along.

Simply superb!

Many thanks for a great video, very enjoyable 😊

Great video as always, love seeing how you deal with the elements and the safety cleaning your hands after handling chicken. Thanks 👍✌🖖🥃

Great video Simon. What superb scenary you shared with with us! So peaceful (except the blustery bits!).

Thank you Simon for another great video. ,Mother nature ,good food and a cold beer can't beat that ... Greetings from US

Incredible adventure,so beautiful. Brings back fond memories when we did trips like that. Thank you so much Simon !

Loved this adventure!

Loved the video ,thxxx for sharing ,good to see you again 👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👌👌👌

Really enjoyed this video. thanks for taking us along