Journey With Jono

Rain, Drone Crash & Wasps on Staff & Worc Canal

Written on Wednesday, 21st August, 2019 in Canals

https://youtu.be/rFUuoECjTY4 I leave the Trent & Mersey Canal on my narrowboat and head south west along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. It rains a lot and I crash my drone. Just when i thought the day was over Molly sits on a wasps nest and they plan to attack! Did I say it also rained!...

I get a telling off from an Angry Boater at Fradley Junction!

Written on Wednesday, 14th August, 2019 in Canals

I travel down through Fradley Junction on my narrowboat. The enjoyment soon ended as an angry boater told me what for as I left the junction on the Trent & Mersey Canal. It wasn’t long until I moored up for the night and relaxed with Molly and the water wildlife.

Algae stops my lab swimming, I pass Willington & Burton on Narrowboat

Written on Wednesday, 7th August, 2019 in Canals

https://youtu.be/-_lMf3Ktk4c I continue down the Trent & Mersey Canal on my narrowboat through the villages of Willington and Alrewas and through the town of Burton. I pass a large weir and stop to see Branston Water Park.

UK Homestead near Swarkestone on Trent & Mersey Canal

Written on Thursday, 25th July, 2019 in Canals

As I travel through Swarksetone on the Trent & Mersey Canal I visit Merrybower Homestead. It’s a small 1 acre of land where a couple has a smallholding with organic fruit, vegetables and livestock. Grown organically and fresh, there is nothing like fruit, vegetables or eggs so fresh. Merrybower Homestead http://link.journeywithjono.com/77...

Buddying Up with another Narrowboat on the Trent & Mersey Canal

Written on Wednesday, 17th July, 2019 in Canals

https://youtu.be/JaBVPANDFzE I moor up my narrowboat in some fantastic places on both the River Soar and the Trent & Mersey Canal. I buddy up with another boat through some locks and Molly has lots of cuddles. River Soar location: http://link.journeywithjono.com/txg Lat 52.850413 Long -1.271807 Trent & Mersey location: http://link.journeywi...

I break the Swing Bridge on the Kennet & Avon Canal!

Written on Thursday, 11th July, 2019 in Canals

https://youtu.be/aO5FNwh-WRA I travel through a lock without any sides, navigate the Kennet and Avon Canal and then break a swing bridge. Just another day cruising on my narrowboat! Burghfield Fishing Complex – https://www.advanced-angling.com/

River Thames through Reading & Kennet & Avon Canal begins

Written on Monday, 17th June, 2019 in Canals

https://youtu.be/iAwSxKK2Sck I finish my journey on the River Thames at Reading and turn west onto the Kennet & Avon Canal. I navigate an unusual traffic light system on the river and pay a hefty price for fuel on the Thames!

Derelict Mansion on River Thames, Light & Horn Install

Written on Sunday, 9th June, 2019 in Fit-Out

We travel south down the River Thames on my narrowboat. I discover a creepy derelict mansion and install a new LED headlight and a rather loud trumpet horn to my boat! Ben Garratt Flickr site https://www.flickr.com/people/mookie427/ Grotto House Gallery Scantrut Mini Deck Seal – Cream https://amzn.to/2Kne8lB Scantrut Mini Deck Seal -Stainless...

Narrowboat River Thames through Oxford & Supersizing Culham?

Written on Friday, 31st May, 2019 in Rivers

Continuing to head south down the River Thames on my Narrowboat. I head through the city of Oxford and head towards Culham for the night. The village is annoyed that they are being super-sized and how Culham Park Motocross Track could be closed.

I crash my narrowboat on the Thames and visit Oxford – 71

Written on Tuesday, 21st May, 2019 in Canals

In this episode, I finish the Oxford Canal as it terminates in the city of Oxford. Then head out onto the Thames River to the start of the navigable section. Then I crash my narrowboat – twice!

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