My Narrowboat & Heritage Ventures
My Narrowboat & Heritage Ventures
Hi, my name is Alan, I took early retirement in 2018, purchased a 45 foot narrowboat, which I renamed 'Lazy Daze' and invite you to join me on board, as I explore canals, work on my boat and visit places of historic interest. I'm based at Yelvertoft Marina on the Leicester Line Summit of the Grand Union Canal.
This short trailer just gives a flavour of what you will see on my channel.
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Many thanks for taking a look, cheers Alan
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Thankyou for such a great explanation. Followed this and repacked the greaser with the same grease. Is it good practice to turn the tap back a little once tight, or is it OK where it is untill your next cruise?
Buy take care and thankyou
great video Alan.
Hi Alan watching Saturday morning day after the election results, you lowered my B.P. Regards from Chester.
Hello from Kansas! Glad you had a great day cruising! The weather looked great! I liked the side bar about the old barracks and armory. Thanks! Richard
Greetings to you Richard in Kansas. The Royal Ordnance Depot was quite something in its day. Much of the site has been redeveloped for housing in recent years. All the best.
Wow, lot of boats on the canal. Those wide beams are just too big 😁My wife and I can't wait till Friday to see the new adventures. Be safe!
That’s very kind of you to say, thank you for your appreciation. Have a lovely weekend.
Alan, considering that you were only held up for 15-20 minutes, the amount of complaining you did was ridiculous. Good God, man! You live an idyllic life compared to most of us, and yet you seem to feel entitled to perfection. Those of us who watch canal boating vlogs do so to have a break from our chaotic and stressful lives, but your incessant whining about trifling things is a gigantic turn off. I had quit your channel before, but when I saw the new incarnation I signed back on, hoping for a more positive experience, but ‘twas not to be, it seems.
You should look at the comments of other viewers and then decide who’s really doing the ‘whining’.
Harsh better unsubscribe
Hi Alan, I’m sorry for your frustration behind the wide beam boat. Thank you for taking us along and for handling everything with a good humor. Please say hi to Sally and pets to Reggie
These things happen, fortunately not very often. I’ve just passed on your good wishes to Sally, all the best.
Keep in mind Alan, everything's bigger in Texas...including widebeam Bluebonnet (Texas state flower). Enjoying your vlogs fron Tennessee.
Hi Lisa, very much so. Your boat looks really lovely. I’ve learnt something new, as I didn’t know Bluebonnet was a flower and indeed the Texas state flower. Thanks for watching, all the best to you both.
Good bit of history Alan.
Glad you found it of interest.
Good afternoon, Alan. I saw the paddle wheeler Waverly on one of my visits to Scotland a few years ago. Impressive vessel.
Hi George. The Waverley travels around the country, my cruise was in the West Country from Clevedon some years back.
great video thank you ❤👍
Many thanks, glad you liked it 🤠
Lovely cruise Alan. Nice and peaceful. Thank you 🙏
Many thanks Trevor, glad you enjoyed watching.
Take care
Thanks, and you.
Gosh Alan, what a busy section of canal you had that day!!! Do you have the merlin bird app on your phone? We love this as it records the bird song and tells you what bird that is even if you cannot see it!!! Amazing what birdlife sit in the hedgerow!! I must say you had a lot of boats pass you by creating a wash!! Hope Sally is keeping well.... take care, lynette xx
Hi Lynette, I have several bird apps on my phone but not the one you mention, can’t say I’ve been impressed by them. Sally is fine thanks, we’ve been together recently and will be cruising together very shortly. Hope you and Lester are keeping well xx
I hate to be that guy but as a boat owner i do get a bit fed up with widebeams. One of them pushed me in a bush one time and didnt even say sorry. Then we like you have been caught out so many times stuck behind them. It just wasnt designed for the canal system in such a way and they do indeed cause a bother if you have plans. Great on a river.... maybe not the GU in northamptonshire
I agree with you, fortunately I’ve not been caught many times behind a wide beam but when I have, no consideration has been shown. Just because they fit the locks doesn’t mean they suit the canal!
Glad you got past the wide beam boat in the end.😊
Thanks Christopher, was very frustrating though🤠
@MyNarrowboatVenture yes I can A imagine.have a lovely weekend 😊
@@christopherbutler7588 You too, cheers.
What a moaner you are moan moan moan
Evening Alan, that really was a treat to cruise that stretch of canal again, such a shame that you had inconsiderate widebeam owners to contend with. They have no place on the canals in my view, really should be restricted to rivers. We've cruised that stretch so many times and it was a real treat to enjoy another trip. Thank you for sharing...🍷🍷
Evening Steve, I’m so pleased you enjoyed this episode, I rather thought you would. Fortunately, I haven’t come upon wide beams that often but when I do, they have a reluctance to give way 🥂
Great bit of history about Weedon, and the surrounding area Alan. Most enjoyable to learn of. Some wonderful scenery too. How arrogant of that tug boat to go so slow. (Wide Beam) making it difficult to pass. Yes, a gun turret would be very useful indeed. 🖖👍
Glad you enjoyed the historical aspect. It was very frustrating following the wide beam but that I regret to say has been my experience before, but fortunately not too often. I’ll have to see what armaments I can find 😂
Hi Alan. That was a good trip except for the wide beam just as bad as sad car drivers good views arond the area you covered. Take care & keep safe. 🍻
Hi Bob, it was frustrating and I’ve experienced it before. I do like the openness of where I moored. All the best, take care.
Alan, can I suggest a canon/turret on your narrowboat. 😂
That's a great idea, I'll look into getting one.
That Wide Beam is like an Iron Slug. They should be aware of that and get out of other's way rather than arrogantly hold them up as if no one else matters.
Very much so, they had opportunity to move over long before I passed them. Regrettably, on the few occasions I have got caught, no effort has been made to let narrowboats pass.
Great video Alan
Very good of you to say, thank you.
Nice 1 Alan…
Many thanks.
Hi Alan Great seeing your videos specially from here in Canada. Totally amazed by the canal, scenery and the history you provide. Thanks
Hi and greetings across the pond. Many thanks for your appreciation and support of the channel, all the best.
thank u alan greate vlog how is sally???
Thanks Kelly, Sally is fine thanks, we'll be cruising together again shortly.
I thought you were the slowest boat on the canal Alan haha.
I'm sure you're right Martin, I should be!
good vid cranking it on the cut keep up the cool vlogs you do thanks lee
Thanks, will do! All the best to you.
Hello Alan. It was lovely to see those crossing gates. I used to have them in the village I grew up in. Much better than today's barriers in my opinion. That was interesting about the golf balls. What a shame you didn't get your hips! A nice cruising vlog. xx
Hi Jenny. Sorry for the late reply. I love the old wooden crossing gates but full lifting barriers is now the way. I note you’ve been out a lot on your bicycle recently, you’ve had some good weather for it. All the best xx
Yes I'm trying to make up for lost time. Because of the weather, I didn't start cycling this year until June. I think I've only been out 5 times. I've been trying some new places. With what's going on with me at the moment, I don't know what I'd do without my bike. All the best xx
Hi Alan, very enjoyable vlog. At the first lock there were 3 volunteers, is it normal for them to stay on one lock and not follow you down the flight? It was good that you had the company of the Canadians on their narrowboat holiday to help things along. Did you feel a little guilty when you had to later join the boater ahead of you 😂 I know I would have. Not that anyone done anything wrong of course, just the way it goes. Have a great week, looking forward to seeing the next leg of your journey
Glad you enjoyed it Paul. One volunteer and two trainees at first lock. Volunteers do move sometimes between close locks but these are spread out, so nothing to be gained just time to be lost. It’s rare to have lockies on the Buckby flight. It does happen when sharing locks that your lock partner can change. It is awkward but I didn't feel bad about it, as they did catch up with me, so I was able to explain. They have seen the vlog and commented, so all is well. If you look through the comments, you will find their comments. All the best, cheers Alan
This is guy is like your favourite uncle ☺️ I’d share my packet of Bourbon biscuits with him over some tea.
That’s very kind of you to say, thanks🤠👍.
Hello Alan mick from Hull another lovely episode hope you are very well and I will look forward to your next episode 😊😊😊
Hi Mick, good to hear from you, thanks for watching, I’m fine thanks and hope you are. All the best🤠
I think she thought you were Robbie Cumming, must be the hat!
Even if I wasn't a solo boater I'd still rather do double locks 2 abreast, just makes it easier to keep the boat in place
Would a set of binoculars help looking ahead at locks Alan, as indeed many other uses for checking out your surroundings. Be handy to keep just inside cabin door.
Hi Kenney, I don't actually use binoculars, I prefer a monocular, which I keep on deck, I have shown me using it in some vlogs. When steering the boat though, needing to take my cap/hat off to use it, and wearing glasses it's not a quick fix. Mainly used when stopped some distance away from an incident, when I have time to focus and see what's going on ahead. Cheers
Starting to catch up on my vlogs that I have missed recently. Been kinda busy around here but things are settling a bit so back to watching my favorite KZread channels. It’s nice to see you out and about on the canals again. I did have to smile when you mentioned the cows lying down and they do that when it’s going to rain. My grandfather always said that also. He had a farm and the cows made great weather predictors. It brought back nice memories. Just an FYI, I noticed I was unsubscribed for some reason which I’ve seen other KZread channels I follow mentioning also. No one can seem to figure it out. So, if you noticed any change in your numbers, involuntary unsubscribing might be occurring.
Hi Mary Jane, lovely to hear from you. You must watch the videos, as and when it suits you but I'm pleased to know you can resume your viewing. I've done quite a lot of cruising recently, as I'm presently publishing my next series. Cows and weather is interesting, do they really sit because it's going to rain? It's what I was brought up with. I've been aware for years about viewers being unsubscribed. I contacted You Tube about it early last year and got standard answers. I can tell from my viewing data that things aren't right, that's why it's virtually impossible to increase subscriber numbers. I think for every 2 new subscribers just less than that get knocked off. People I know, ask why I haven't published recently and I say I publish every week but you've been unsubscribed. Trouble is, you can't let unsubscribed viewers know they've been unsubscribed! All the best.
We did the Buckby flight last Sunday and it was very hard going. I'm pleased that you said that it was notoriously difficult, that made me feel better. It took 4 people to open the bottom lock gate. The water seemed to be over flowing at both ends of the lock. We shared the flight with a boat called Verano, a lovely couple but we were also helped by onlookers. A very interesting vlog for us. Did you feel like you should have stayed loyal to sharing the locks with the hire boaters? It's a difficult dilema.
The problem with the bottom lock is that water from lock 12 when being emptied, flows straight into it, as there is no bywash to the side. This happened when I went through, it’s just a question of being patient and waiting for the lock to empty then the gates will open. If there’s no boat in lock 12 the problem shouldn’t arise. It does happen when sharing locks that your lock partner can change. It is awkward but I didn’t feel bad about it, as they did catch up with me, so I was able to explain. They have seen the vlog and commented, so all is well. If you look through the comments, you will find it.
Thanks Alan, for taking us along on this lovely cruise with good company through the locks, I've got some of that cheese but I've not tried it yet so it may be for tomorrow's lunch. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Hi Stevie, I hope you enjoy the cheese with your lunch, I’ve no doubt you will. Thanks as usual for watching, all the best, keep safe.
I presume the Canadian lady was referring to Chugabug on the tv documentary. Watching from Chester Sunday 30th England getting beat with 8 minutes left to play. Best wishes to yourself and Sally.
Hi Philip. I thought she might have been talking about Robbie! At least we won the game. All the best, take care, Alan and Sally.
As always Alan, an excellent vlog yet again. Talking about being Comfortably Numb. Roger Waters has hosted several great debates on Doubled-down News if you are interested in watching. A brilliant song writer, and singer, and a very clever man. And only 80 years old. 🖖👍
Thank you so much for your appreciation. I’ve not heard of that news channel but will take a look. Some years ago I watched The Wall at the O2 arena. All the best🤠
@@MyNarrowboatVenture I attended the Hyde Park London 2005 Live 8 concert. A time when it was thought they would get back together. I do hope you enjoy watching my suggested article. It would be appreciated if you do.
Hi Alan, glad to see you enjoyed your cruise to Foxton locks. You had a very busy start passing a number of viewers and David’s boat. The weather was an added bonus too. Thanks for putting yourself out to show us the old station 👍. I never knew golf balls were once smooth , thanks for sharing that story. I had to chuckle a bit at your bad luck in Foxton when you were trying to get a well earned pint and some chips 😂 I’m glad you got the pint in the end 🍻 sorry I’m behind with your vlogs but I’ve been away on holiday
Hi Paul, you must watch when it suits you, a holiday sounds a grand idea. I was rather pleased with how this episode came out. I also had a bonus, as I met David Suchet ‘Poirot’, was quite a highlight for me. All the best🤠
@@MyNarrowboatVenture oh that’s wonderful Alan, so pleased for you. He comes across as a very nice person whenever I’ve seen him talking on tv. I really enjoy your vlogs Alan so like to watch and comment as you upload them whenever I can, thanks for understanding though 👍
@@paulturner7837As I’ve said, you must watch when it suits you but I’m pleased to know you’re keen to view. I thought David was a real gent, I could talk to him for hours, as he was very engaging.
Another marvellous vlog Alan - thank you for taking us along 👍
Thank you, very kind of you to say🤠
Hi alan good to meet you on the lancaster Dave and glenda
Hi Dave and Glenda, it was great to meet you too, always pleased to say hello to viewers. Today, ‘Willow’ passed us, on the far side of Garstang, I think it may have been on test, as the helmsman said on seeing us ‘one of ours’. Best wishes to you, Alan and Sally.
Hi alan We saw willow moored after garstang Were moored just after barton grange Home marina Just packing up then one more night on board before handover in the am D
Good video Alan, always handy to share the lock duties, hope your weather gets dryer and hotter, take care.
Thank you so much Dougie, the weather does improve, thanks. All the best, have a good weekend.
As one of the Canadians, it was a pleasure meeting you Alan. We enjoyed our time on the canal and special thanks to all the friendly and helpful boaters, such as yourself, that we met.
Hi Spencer and Elise, many thanks again for your help with the locks, I hope you enjoyed seeing yourselves in the vlog. I’m glad you made it to Cosgrove and am pleased you had a great time. Are you tempted to make another visit? All the best to you, cheers Alan
@@MyNarrowboatVenture It's great to see us in the video and that we can show our friends and family how the canals and running the locks were. We ended up turning around at the Northampton Arm Junction for a more relaxing journey. A week certainly wasn't enough and we're already talking about the other canal attractions such as the Falkirk Wheel and which system has the most pubs along the way. If only we weren't so far away!
@@spencer1591 I am pleased about that. I thought when you passed me a few days later, that you'd said you had made it to Cosgrove, I must have misunderstood. The Falkirk Wheel is on my list, as for where the most pubs are, I'll leave you to research that. Cheers
Well done Alan, another great cruise.
Thank you so much Hugh👍
Happy Birthday Alan🙏✝️🙏🇨🇦 Thank you🎉🎂🎊
Thank you James, very kind, it was a little while ago now 🤠. All the best to you and yours.
Nice you had some help Through the locks. Have a nice weekend 😊
Thank you Christopher, you too have a great weekend 🤠
The boat Cheviot you shared with was the hire boat we had for a weekend 8 years ago. We enjoyed it so much I came home and bought one. Had it ever since and spend as much time as possible on it.
Hi John, that’s interesting to know and exactly how it should be done. I hired in contemplation of buying a boat, had a great time, which affirmed my decision to purchase. I hope you enjoy many more years of happy boating.
Evening Alan, how lovely to see the Buckby locks again. I honestly can't remember ever seeing volunteers on the Buckby flight so you were very lucky. Thoroughly enjoyed watching and looking forward to seeing what you do next...🍷🍷
Evening Steve. I saw some volunteers there last year. A fellow moorer/volunteer has said he’s going to work Buckby Bottom Lock on Saturdays. People buy a boat from Whilton, turn left and then ponder how to work a lock! Glad you enjoyed watching, all the best 🥂