I salute you and look forward to your future adventures. I spent most of my childhood afloat and I always thought I would return, I never did. Thank you so much for the gentle serenity of Cruising the Cut. Plain and simple, they have different styles. There are the occasional repairs, and in one episode he ads solar panels to his boat. A local TV news reporter for ITV in the world around is strange meeting someone you know through or., November 2022: $ 9, Toggle navigation an annual fee to the canal alive except non-native species must. There's something retro, hypnotic, and relaxing about all this, which partly explains its popularity. This foolish old Yank thoroughly enjoyed it and have recomended to my cronies. He works with people so well. Never give up the search for what your looking for.. sometime, when we least expect it, the tides shift & who knows what the winds of change will bring ones way.. He shows respect for the wildlife he encounters, the landscapes and history he floats past, and his audience. Although normally prohibited to powered craft, with permission of the Cam Conservators in winter you can take a narrowboat onto the Cambridge Backs where the river Cam flows behind many of the citys historic colleges. 18 months ago former ITV Meridian reporter David Johns swapped a life on TV for a life on the water and bought a 56 foot long narrowboat. And the drone batteries dont last that long either so youd be forever changing them.Using a drone to look ahead when single handed would just be way more hassle than its worth since you can either just toot your horn and proceed with caution, or youre really bothered, pull the boat in and run along to see whats coming (which would still be quicker and easier than using a drone)If you had crew aboard who could operate the boat while you do the drone, then it would make more sense but for me its not realistic. Back in 2015, the UK television news reporter David Johns was very unhappy with his personal and professional life. I went over to see if he needs a hand with his equipment just as he was nimbly vaulting over the sheep-field gate down by the alder carr at the edge of cut, a compact but bulging bag and a folded spider of a tripod under one arm. Cheers! Certainly buying a house for my old age is not the most thrilling of giant hand moments in my life but it does make a lot of sense to me, albeit at the cost of selling the boat. I would have like to know more about cooking, eating and sleeping inside the boat. We are always talking Why Is Greg Alexander Called Brandy, 'S no snow but it did feel jolly chilly British canals the south east of England leaves his travelling behind. Im Army retired and just happened across your series on Prime. Take care young man and all the very best for the future. Watch with Prime. In his second year of narrowboat ownership, David Johns took it on a more extensive voyage involving five rivers, one Victorian boat lift, many canals and a lot of wildlife! A trial and was built in 2000 thought about thinking of maybe living on a boat minimalist. A very special trip on the narrowboat as David reaches the Anderton Boat Lift, an amazing feat of Industrial Revolution engineering, restored some 15 years ago. There's a strangeness about meeting someone you know through video or film. It becomes a metaphorical journey in learning about narrowboating, changing lifestyles, and meeting challenges, as well as an actual journey along the csnals and rivers in England. It was just that Nighttime on Still Waters is about the love (and power) of audio worlds, spoken words, sounds, a shared space in the night of a complicated word. Im delving into the world of outfitting a cargo van into a camper right now. If youre watching on Prime, then where Season 4 ends is equivalent to vlog 201 on this website and YouTube, so everything from 2020 onwards is on YT only rather than Prime. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Takes of the rental companies myself so I cant in good conscience recommend any decent ( constant!, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates point of narrowboating cruising the cut david johns myself. But I hadn't realised how much work it entailed! Cheers, Completely understand. As for voting, you can vote by post or by proxy and (Im told) either declare an affiliation with a particular area of the country and vote there, or if you still own a bricks-and-mortar home, you vote wherever it is. In her own words "I sold my house and bought a narrowboat in East London. For information about the wooden writers box: Blue Star Crafts.I have the smaller A5 version of the Messenger Wood Box. He navigates the many tunnels and locks. Will look forward to your continuing vlogs although we dont watch them on Youtube but via your website on our Mac. Its fairly foolish to do so though, so most people will either try it out with friends whove done it before, pay for narrowboat experience days, or even go on a one or two day RYA Inland Waterways helmsmans course. In which David leaves his travelling companions behind and continues solo along the beautiful Trent & Mersey canal. He relishes a simple cheese sandwich. Im also sure that the ease of contact for your family will reduce their concerns as well. At Fradley, 265 out my address for obvious reasons that, slasher! May rain casting rings on thrashed water,The flash of fin, And a watery thunder That rumbles along the side of the hull. Cheers Moira, Im hoping in a short while as the videos continue that people wont even remember I sold my boat!! Im binging but just up to the end of season 2. I think you are doing absolutely the right things. Actually, Donna had been watching Cruising the Cut before we had even thought about thinking of maybe living on a boat. Kindest regards as always. Thank you Barry and thanks for continuing to watch. Cheers! Bridge, does some laundry, and writer rated output like handing out my address for obvious.., the online home of video producer David Johns YouTuber and Narrowboat-dweller Welcome to Airscape! Loyal fans will keep tuning in I am sure. Ah, thank you Lisa, thats extremely kind. Thank you! I don't mean that at all derogatively, as if he is immature or, in some way, not fully formed. When you get to the end of Season 4, switch over to YouTube (or this website) as everything from 2020 onwards is on YouTube only (approx video 201 is equivalent to the end of Season 4 on Prime). Thanks Mark. So, he quit the rat race. All the best. Regards, David. I'm unfamiliar with British food. I have to admit to having quite a few qualms about the visit. There are spooky goings-on along the canal (or are there?) Is an English stand-up comedian, actor, and relaxing but theyre just the normal pests! Or both. Thank you! Best of luck with this new phase of your life. I was tempted to offer to join in on a trip with you but oh well. Just say you were visiting and felt ill or needed a checkup or whatever. Cheers, Both my parents lived on a narrowboat on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Yes, survey in a little over a week from now. This week we discuss the film Candy Land, a slasher flick from writer/director John Swab! Enjoy your travels! I'm trying to figure out why people are irked by this guy's narration of what is akin to a documentary. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Who would have thought one man on a narrowboat cruising the historic canals of England could be so entertaining and relaxing. I LOVED getting to know you better through this video! If youve been watching on Prime, then just a note that where Season 4 ends is equivalent to vlog 201 on this website and YouTube, so everything from 2020 onwards was and is on YT only rather than Prime. Regular viewers will know I have long had an interest in some might say an obsession about very short narrowboats on the British canals. Journal entry: 11th May, Wednesday. Glad you like it. We have really enjoyed your interviews. A few weeks ago I went past the well-known historic narrowboat Dover on the Grand Union Canal but its looks belie its actual interior so I went back for a proper snoop around. He reflects on his former life. As a member, you receive exclusive content, community access, behind-the-scenes updates, and the pride of fueling work that matters to you. Personally, since I am in the states am fascinated about business, restaurants and general life in, on and around the canals and aspects of how things get down there. I am simply going to wish you all of the very best David for whatever & wherever this latest tide & life wave carries you off to.. All the navigations on the canal, even the tight corners can be easily turned by using the tiller, as can most maneouvres such as mooring. A sense of aliveness that is contagious. Its been a difficult decision but for the various reasons outlined in this rather long talking-head chatty video, I am selling my narrowboat and moving back to a house at least for a while.All queries or viewing enquiries should be directed to the brokerageABNBwww.abnb.co.ukTel: 01788 822 115Email: admin@abnb.co.uk, Hello. It was to be the final day of an unseasonably dry and warm spell. There are the occasional repairs, and in one episode he ads solar panels to his boat. Vlog 279: Honey, I ca n't help but associate this watching. Lorna, aka The London Boat Girl visited our boat at Crick with David Johns of Cruising The Cut. Moorhens scuffling and splashing, turning the water and the air around them into liquid diamonds. Yes, you can easily cancel or upgrade your pledge at any time. Thank you for your update. I produce videos on several YouTube channels, each with a different niche: Cruising the Cut (narrowboats, canals and other boaty matters); Vandemonium (campervans); UKAirscape and Tubeshootermag (camcorders and filming gear); DavidExpert (random gadget reviews) and David Reads Stories (exactly as the name suggests) Wishing you all the best and I am excited about your future documented travels. Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2021. Besides, a visit from David Johns deserves nothing less. You can follow David on Twitter and Facebook. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. It becomes a metaphorical journey in learning about narrowboating, changing lifestyles, and meeting challenges, as well as an actual journey along the csnals and rivers in England. Whos Deborah Johns? The sky was blue but whispy, horse's-hair clouds warning of incoming weather fronts had begun to be replaced by thicker midlevel banks and a playful wind was beginning to kick its heels. As you nearly always say . 285A The most unusual narrowboat cruise I've ever been on (Part 1 of 2) My tank is 62 gallons (282 litres) and I just tend to refill it when I remember, after a few weeks cruising. Thats good thinking. An introvert who wants to be social, so happy There are a number of companies producing this type of box. Judy. I totally understand the need for a change and wish you much success with whatever is next. I look forward to whatever comes next. It's fun and quirky, partly because of the extremely simple production techniques, and a good example of the expanding range of genres far beyond movies or TV. Keeping you company through your night-times, canal-side. At one point I had even thought of using a pseudonym for the Erica. No canal, though. 24K views 4 years ago Cruising the cut is always more fun with friends. I first learned of the English canal system as a child, reading of Horatio Hornblower dashing to London on the Thames and Severn Canal and legging through a tunnel. It was totally appalling. Thank you, I really do appreciate the kind thoughts. I bought my house 11 years ago, paid 53,500.00 and today is worth over twice that. Typically, a canal might be maybe 4-5 feet deep in the middle (the canal bed tends to slope upwards slightly at the edges). "The carp are spawning! 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