Category: Vlog

Vlog 167: New, Bold Tunnel

Posted on April 1, 2019February 24, 2024 by David Johns

Join me at the Newbold Tunnel just outside Rugby, on the North Oxford canal, as I interview Professor Oliver Lia about his exciting plans for a new technological breakthrough for narrowboat cleaning.

Vlog 166: The Shopping Forecast

Posted on March 25, 2019February 24, 2024 by David Johns

There’s nothing finer than looking around other people’s narrowboats so join me on this quest to find another narrowboat (as mentioned a couple of vlogs ago). Or not, as the case may be.

Vlog 165: Harry Plotter and the Nicholson’s Guide

Posted on March 18, 2019February 24, 2024 by David Johns

The (in)famous hand-drawn canal map returns in this vlog where I contemplate places to go in the narrowboat in 2019.

Vlog 164: Damp Patches

Posted on March 7, 2019February 24, 2024 by David Johns

A quick video demo of a new toy I bought for the boat, a temperature / humidity gauge with three wireless remote sensors. Hours of fun!

Vlog 163: Grime Time Viewing

Posted on February 25, 2019February 24, 2024 by David Johns

The sun is out and it’s time to sort a few bits of the narrowboat that are looking less than prime, notably the paintwork needs a spruce-up and polish plus one or two tiny rust spots on the roof need attending to.

Vlog 162: Reflections

Posted on February 15, 2019February 24, 2024 by David Johns

After three-plus years on my boat, did I choose the right one for me and if not, why not? These are the thoughts I’ve been having on that subject, prompted by an email from a viewer (thanks Chris Begbie!)

Vlog 161: Soap on the Water

Posted on January 28, 2019February 24, 2024 by David Johns

After getting frustrated with the cheap little twin-tub washing machine I had aboard the boat from the early days, I ditched it and bought a proper automatic machine.
In this video I explain what I think of it and why it fits the bill.

Vlog 160: They’re Multiplying

Posted on January 15, 2019February 24, 2024 by David Johns

In this episode, my mystery Crew member and I continue our winter jaunt along the North Oxford canal from just outside Rugby, through Newbold and up to just past Brinklow.

Vlog 159: I’ve Got Chills…

Posted on January 7, 2019February 24, 2024 by David Johns

Drop your jaw and gasp in disbelief as you watch me take the boat out for a cruise in winter. Yes, winter. OK, it’s not snowing but it was December, a time when I’m normally tucked up by the roaring stove with the boat on the mooring.

Vlog 158: New Tubes

Posted on January 1, 2019February 24, 2024 by David Johns

Happy new year! Welcome to 2019. If you’re lolling in a chair relaxing after festivities last night, these suggestions of some excellent YouTube channels that you might enjoy could be of interest.