Wednesday 4th September 2024:
I took my Brompton on the train to Bromsgrove today, and then rode the couple of miles over to the Tardebigge Flight of 30 locks on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal. The flight is all contained in just over 2 miles, so the locks are really tightly spaced.
I saw a lot of boats after lock 38 and also many CRT Volunteers who were out helping the boaters. Also had a look at Tardebigge Reservoir where there were loads of Canada Geese, making a lot of noise… I’m sure they were trumpeting
“We want Gladys! We want Gladys!”
Nothing concrete to report about her completion, but I believe / HOPE that Aintree Boats will finally be receiving her engine next week – I’ll update you when I know more.
I really hope that you’ll like this video – because I had to edit it from scratch a SECOND time – as, owing to my own stupidity/carelessness, I decided to clear the data cache on my Power Director (PD) app BEFORE I had converted the video to a final MP4… that action deleted all the individual edited clips from the PD video, including any sound / lighting changes I’d made… hours of work gone in a second! Never mind, I think I have recreated it more or less as I did the first time. I was not a happy man when I realised what I’d done…
So I hope you’ll like it!
Thanks,
Jeff
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11 Comments
Morning Jeff, nice canal towpath if a bit rough in places to walk/cycle along with some interesting looking boats – especially Cassie's Dream with a chopped up small woodland on the roof & the unusually coloured orange one.
Lock 36 no. 8 – huge amount of water gushing up from underneath at the side before the lock what's the source of that as I don't know anything about these things.
Definitely sort out the Brompton to help you cycle uphill, we need you in good nick to show us Gladys on the water very soon!
Great video, Jeff. At last, I have a feel for the notorious Tardebigge, although nowhere as daunting as doing it for real. You are a very stable bike rider, especially on a Brompton, I ride one myself and they can be a bit unruly at times. Maybe we could have a shot of you riding the bike before Gladys consumes the VLOGwaves.
Hi Jeff plenty of help there at the locks.
With 32 locks one would certainly need assistance .
Quite busy staircase and variety of great looking narrowboats.
Not belong now before Gladys will be braving these tower of assorted locks.😊
Certainly will provide a good workout you're going to be one fit Sailor 😮
Thanks for the lovely Vlog and Again great editing 😊
As always take care and stay safe out 😊
J.
Another fabulous vlog. So interesting. Thank u 🙏
One of the other Yt channels I subscribe to, has just attained its 2,001,000th subscriber. But he’s been going for a little longer than you.
Another informative presentation – Thank you.
I’ve been wondering what I could give you, as an inaugural bon voyage present. I naturally first thought of fizz, then a hand carved something. But I think the most useful and fitting gift, would be a King Edward or Maris Piper potato. Or I could cover the first with an addition to the last… a bottle of vinegar.
I really enjoyed this video. I've never seen this canal or these locks on any other youtube channel and it was wonderful getting to see them today. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Any news on Gladys delivery date yet, I’m waiting for my 40” beetle to go in the fit out shed. Cheers Jeff
Xx
So nice 😊
Hi Jeff, another enjoyable video as always. A lovely stretch of canal indeed and a lot of locks there, but I imagine the ride back down them was a relief. Hopefully your new change ring will make a difference when attempting those road hills. I haven't been on the bike for about four weeks now. I had the family holiday break and since returning home I have been working many 12 hour shifts at work. I only work those hours, as you know, to ensure you have a reliable service waiting for you when you travel on our trains. My hours are returning to normal soon giving me plenty of time at home so the bike can come out of the shed again. I intend to cycle the Tame Valley Canal in the next few weeks. It's just over 8 miles in length and has 13 locks. I did cycle along it many years ago but probably only 1 to 2 miles of it. Have a look at it when you have time, it's a nice picturesque stretch of canal. https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/canals-and-rivers/tame-valley-canal. See you in the next one Jeff 👍…..How were the chips by the way?.
Very pleasant vlog Jeff , Great to see the flight of locks loved the boat with all the wood on they'll be alright for the winter, I do apologise if you've said it before but where will you be mooring your boat, take care , 😊