2. Buying a Narrowboat - The long slog to living on the canals . . .

My friend sent me this video earlier. Have you seen this guys channel? He asked. I saw this video years ago and I've watched again since then. In my opinion, this is still one of your best videos. You can see how raw and emotional you were. I don't blame you. I'd be exactly the same. You've done well Sir 👏 . You and Aslan are like a double act. It's hard to imagine you on a shiny new boat . Aslan has a lot of personality.

And the rest is history. Best choice you ever made I bet. A beautiful home.

Thank you for sharing yourself, your boat, your countryside. I never saw UK like this.

Best of luck pal. Looks like you've been though alot, I really do wish you the best

We have truly enjoyed watching your NB videos. As my hubby and I near retirement, we dream of different lifestyles. Narrow boats have always intrigued me. I really want to try one out someday. You are witty and easy to watch as you go about daily tasks. I particularly like that you show the good, bad, and ugly stuff along the canals. It's important not to skim over the reality of life along the canal banks for those of us who are wishing we could live there. I will be traveling to the UK for the first time in June. I'll be with an education group, so it's unlikely that I will get a chance to check out the canals. I just wanted to let you know that you bring joy to a couple from the U.S. with your calm and humorous take on life. If...IF we get any where near the canals and I see Aslan - we will be in Oxford a day or so - I will give you a shout out. I'll be that redheaded, left-handed, wildly-waving American...:) Cheers!

I've just discovered you and thankfully I started watching from the beginning! I'm in Sacramento, California so am watching your travels vicariously. I'm so jealous! After a few days afloat you started looking happier and well rested...a week in you looked 20 years younger! Can't wait to continue travelling with you!

keep your chin up . steady away, and day by day, you,ll get there cheers mick.

Good luck Captain, looking forward to seeing your boat.

You not alone mate,you got lots of friends and support out here.

Your videos are very watchable Kevin, I like your style. Good Luck and Best Wishes.

Well done CHG! I bought "Mary" a 1980 Hancock and Lane 40 footer last September. Best thing I have done in years. Permanently moored on the Rochdale Canal, she's about to be converted to solar electric propulsion.

Have loved all your videos...came back to this one as we are moving on our narrowband tomorrow!!! Sitting in my house right now in the emptiness and cannot wait x All the best to you.

Very good video. It's not just about canal boats, it's an allegory for anyone embarking upon a huge change of lifestyle. Well presented and watchable. It has a hidden depth - a bit like a John le Carré novel.

Epic journey so far!!! Good luck captain!!

Hey just been watching your vlog when you took the plunge and moved to your boat im at thevstage now og buying one so good to hear your rtales good luck 😅

I watch from your future...and wish that you knew then of the support, Love and Cherished Community that will soon surround you. You have such engaged and exciting community journeys to come. I doubt you knew how envied you will become. Just discovered you and am binge watching to catch up. When you put your head down on your pillow at night, please know that you are not alone. The people that surround you are real and tangible and give you cake. God Bless Maureen. Can't wait to find out all about you and the people you call home.

I've just watched this again after keeping up to date with all your vlogs. What a difference a year makes, you look like a different bloke now! Well done dude you made it

I love your videos. I love in Nashville and dream of living in England. I so enjoy the little hamlets you visit and you can't beat the scenery.

Hi Kevin! I love, love, LOVE your series! I recently found myself sidelined and couched for the most part and was searching travel videos and found you quite by accident on Prime. I will admit, the first video was rough to watch. My heart went out to you but bless you, you turned yourself around and I am absolutely hooked! I just finished Season 1 and had to get on Youtube to comment after you met Kevin and Marie. I had tears. His joy in meeting you was so contagious. I also wanted to let you know that I've just added another item to my(I'm not sure my hubs is so keen. lol) England bucketlist. Thank you so much and best of luck to you!