Embarking on the most action packed straight line mission to date..
EXCLUSIVELY FOR ALL PATREONS!
Hold on to your gloves patreons, It's back.. and it's a day early just for you.
You're watching the first chapter (Embarkment/Day 1) of my third attempt to cross Wales in a completely straight line, and I can assure you that this series is going to be a corker. Due to Greg's work commitments I am joined by my brother Ben this time as we try our very best to sneak, vault, barge, run, climb, paddle and hobble our way across the unforgiving topography of mid Wales for what I am desperately hoping is the third and final time. With two failed attempts under my belt and news of other brits plotting to beat me to it, I am hungrier than ever for success.. However, it's sheep tupping season in the bramble and fern smothered hills of Powys, and despite my experience and thorough planning, failure is still on the cards.
THINGS TO NOTE:
-There will be speech that is too quiet or drowned out, so subtitles and good headphones are advised.
-Be sure also to watch in 1440p
-Finally, the thinking behind the title:
-Can't go down the "attempting to cross.." route because it doesn't warrant it and I'm
better off saving that for other big missions.
-Didn't want to go "the mission across wales attempt 3" because that underperformed on
the second welsh mission
-Decided to go for separate titles for each episode. Episode one is probably the least
strong, but the rest are better as things heat up. And no, I can't tell you how many
episodes there are just yet.
If anyone has a better idea for a title, do let me know and I'll take it into consideration before tomorrow's public release.
Finally finally, in my rush to get this out before Christmas, I think there's a good chance that there will be a break between episodes at some point. Nothing much, just 10 days instead of 7. something like that. It was either that or wait till after Christmas, but it's not really a proper present then is it?
Thank you all so much for signing up, supporting me and helping to make these missions that bit more worthwhile.
Embarking on the most action packed straight line mission to date.. (YouTube)
Comments (75)
i am waiting for part 2 as i enjoy watching
Will part 2 be released early Tom?
My country has just closed everything again but here Tom comes to save the day. Your videos are always such high quality and they always make my day Tom. Keep up what you're doing and much love from The Netherlands :D
Hey Tom will part 2 be available early for members?
Dude! This is epic. I have a question. Did you not get covered in Ticks from the ferns in Oct?
Get in 🙏🏼
So exited for this mission, i hope since that lady is in the other side of the fence its not her property anymore
news headlines in wales. mysterious dudes in army clothing cross farms for a third year in a row
What we've all been waiting for, so happy you delivered again so soon! You, Verity, Greg, and Ben make a great team. I hope you get the first complete crossing; after all, straight line hopefuls like Marcus were inspired by all the hard work you and your companions put into pioneering this feat of resourcefulness and perseverance. (Also is that new video a Black Country, New Road reference???)
One of the best series out there! Can't wait for the next episodes
There are very few videos that i get more excited to see as another trip with tom!
hell yeah dude!
Not sure if it exists in the UK or possibly an alternative, but In the US we have OnX Maps (an app for phones aswell as card for hand held GPS) which shows all land boundaries Private/Govt owned, aswell as land owners names with satellite imagery along with info crops/tree species etc. Seems like it would be quite useful on these missions.
thank the heavens
Fucking fantastic
Happy holidays Tom! Really enjoyed Ben’s energy and he seems like a great partner for this. I can imagine you sitting at home recording voiceovers all day and the tedious work paying off.
Very excited to see this come out! Excellent first episode, what a trek. One thing to point out – at 7:44 your name in the subtitles mysteriously becomes Tim? Not quite sure how I spotted this but I did so there you go!
Great video
Get in!! Cant wait to watch this mate. Love from Australia! Maybe "Crossing an entire country in a straight line (Wales Third Attempt)"
As someone suggested before "can i cross an entire country in a straight line" or something like that would be a good title to catch the attention of people. So excited to watch this tho! This is the best content on YouTube for me
"My family only crosses countries in straight lines" Jokes aside, I always look forward to straight line missions and love "An Opening". Very calming.
Dodging farmers and bulls - walking in a straight line across Wales
I agree you should just stick to literal titles that will attract newcomers to the channel (everyone else knows whats up): "Mission Across Wales: My brother and I attempt to hike across a country in a straight line"
wow what a fantastic video. well worth the patreon subscription
Instead of camo clothes how about a high viz jacket and a clipboard?
Merry fackin' Christmas. Best present I could ask for. Can't wait.
I would have been shitting myself with the field of bulls! also I'm guessing you didn't take the advice of the Scottish farmer in giving them an advance warning of the mission, guess it's more fun this way really!
“Crossing an entire country in a straight line” was what intrigued me and if it weren’t for that I probably wouldn’t have discovered your channel. Anyway thanks for the great content and editing, have a wonderful Christmas!
Off to a great start, just wish didn't have to wait ~10days for the next one, but enjoy your Christmas :)
Merry Christmas Tom. Have a good one and keep up the hard work lad.
Maybe give it like a CIA/MI6 codename just so that you can then say which part it is, in addition to whatever funny name others comment. Ex (using Ash’s comment above): SPOTTED! BANSHEE DRIVING BUGGY! Mission Matchbox: Part II
"I walked across Wales in a perfectly straight line with my brother: Part 1"
"Mission across Wales: Will we fail on the first day??? 😂"
Thanks Tom, was in a shite mood and this really cheered me up.
Man that was excellent! Hope this time will be a big W. Well, you already know whether that's the case or not, but yeah. I'd keep the "Part 1" "Part 2" in the title so it's easier for us viewers to keep them apart. I don't think there's anything wrong with the name "Straight Line Mission" or "Mission across ..." at all, it's how we refer to it anyways. I think your first mission video drew so many people in because (well, it's the first one), and it's very upfront and blunt because it says "an entire country". It's something you'd see on a Mr. Beast video and that may be effective.
Awesome start to the series. I'm sure it's gonna be a good one! Oh, and btw, any news on the Amynedd vinyl?
Four people. Four people per year die of cattle in the UK. I hope neither of you dies in the next video.
What a start, can’t wait for the next episode. Thanks for all the hard work.
this has made the thought of a 4th UK lockdown that much less awful to think about. *straps in*
OIIIII
Digging the first episode, can't wait to see the confrontation with the farmer. Thanks for all your hard work, Tom! GET IN!
Off to a great start!
What a day 1! I would probably change the title to something that would lure more viewers to your channel. Something that people who don't know about Geowizard and straight line missions would click on this and maybe even go back and watch the other 2 attempts. 'Trying to sneak past Welsh bulls and farmers' or something like that.
Brilliant! Can’t wait for the next part.
Amazing stuff,can't wait for more episodes. I needed this atm, bit unwell and it's cheered me up.
Hope things get better for you!
Just thinking of a title and the best I’ve got is “Ferns, Farms and Jesus Christ?!” but there’s deffo more potential imo
I'm getting in!
Let's Go! I was just wondering where this was yesterday! So excited! Your missions are my favourite content on youtube!
This was awesome as always. Cannot imagine the stress of farmers nearby in real life, when I’m so nervous just watching it happen on the telly!
nice one mate
Name for the next video: 'SPOTTED! BANSHEE DRIVING BUGGY!'
Get in the bin mate
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let’s gooooo
you know it's a "straight line across..." video when Tom whips out the 4:3
Tom, I'm so excited for this!
YES!! Just what I need during a boring visit to the in-laws! 😀 You're awesome, Tom
Lets go!!! Cant wait to watch it
Ooooh! Excited to watch when i finish work in 9 hours
Let's 'av this! Cannot wait!!
Can't wait for this!
stoked to be finally watching this! thanks, Tom!
Sorry guys I thought I had included the link 😬 enjoy.
We were already worried you wanted to tease us 😃
Have fun watching everybody!
brilliant
Down in a hole and I don't know if I can be free! Whoopie!
Can’t wait to dive into the series Tom! Thanks for the content as always! Cheers
Halle-fucking-leauja i was nervous there mate
Thank fuck for that <3
YES
Let’s gooooooo
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Let’s go!!!!!