Problems Good & Bad
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- čas přidán 17. 12. 2023
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Sometimes solving one problem can create other problems. Both good and bad.
Today I am back in Eureka California after spending some time in and around Seattle. This area of the Pacific Northwest is similar to Seattle in a few ways. But it tends to be a little warmer and a little sunnier here in Humboldt county.
Being back here has been a joy. And today we will visit two of my favorite places. Arcata Community Forest and Trinidad.
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Your channel is a warm corner of the tube cheers Scott ☕
Aww, thank you
Agreed. Very soothing
Missed the lapse since your last video, I’m a new follower. Love your channel.
I concur. Extra credit for the nifty maps.😊
I totally agree here!
The eucalyptus there were planted as a windbreak in the early part of the 1900's. A large section of them was removed recently due to trail work and their advacned state of decline (100 years is a long life for a eucalyptus in the northern hemisphere, where they are not actually native and it is too wet for them). Cal Poly Humboldt used to be a State University, it is still a university, just with a different designation. As you can tell, I spent some time there. Was a student when it was Humboldt State University. One of my favorite places in the world! Trinidad is my favorite beach. If you are still around, the restaurant on the pier does a great breakfast. And Sue Meg Stae Park (formerly Patrick's Point) has my favorite campground ever. Thanks for the views of my favorite places!
Hi Scott I’m a Ranger here in New Zealand and appreciate having a look at the parks trees etc in your part of the world.
Loved the ocean views. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you Scott for another wonderful vlog.
It's a very nice beach area, it's amazing how peaceful it looks.
That "probably didn't like me" blurb was fricken funny. I almost spit out my monster energy drink at that.
Aloha Scott - Happy Holidays!! Thank for all that you do for your subscribers.
Well thank you for always watching. Happy Holidays, Island Girl!
I appreciate your calm, soothing and classy presentation of your adventures ❤ many thanks
Thanks Nancy
Home is where the heart is😇
I love your vlogs they’re just down to earth, informative and I love your chats.
Me too and he has a wonderful voice.
@@eddymahon1503 Yes very calming
Beautiful beach beautiful park ! The ocean view amazing ! Wow !
The eucalyptus trees were planted about a hundred years as a windbreak. They just cut down half of them to accommodate the trail that connects Eureka and Arcata.
Thank you. Windbreak makes sense
LOL Those people didn't want anything to do with the crazy man in a van talking to himself. That was funny. That was quite the view out your door at the end.
It happens often so I was happy to catch it on video, haha!
As much coffee as you drink they should be giving you a sponsorship
Thanks for taking us along on your walk! Always look forward to your videos. So calming. 🙂
Well, you indeed saved me time and gas by visiting and showing one of my favorite areas north of Arcata. If you take the coastal access road north from where you were parked, you can find short trails that lead out on to some land masses, some rocky and grassy flat areas surrounded by ocean and with the best scenic views....thanks and take care !!
Wow! That really is breathtaking. It would be hard leaving it.
Happy almost Christmas 🎄
Thumbs up 👍
I LIKE THAT SHREDDED CHEDDAR, PEPPER JACK, AND MOZZARELLA BLEND CHEESE ON MY HOME MADE NACHOS, TOPPED WITH SALSA AND SOUR CREAM.
Can't beat California weather ... it is so great here.
The view from the van near the end was amazing
Thank you fir the walk in the red woods.😊
Your very nicely self contained. Congratulations! Many are joining you !
Hi scott great video the scenery was so warm and comforting I do worry about you when you talk about your van issues honestly I do. Please be safe
Trinidad is where I stayed up there when my grandson graduated from Humboldt State University in Arcata, and it's so true, it just feels like home. I like to think of it as Homeboldt sooooo lovely. Thanks for sharing that Onederful place, Scott. Stay warm thru the coming storm 😺💜
The storm has warmed the temperature up. But it is raining pretty good
Cool hike through the woods ... super gret video!
Love the sound of the creek.
Thanks for the great morning walk! ❤ What else do you want for Christmas, besides the transmission, engine and some attention to the van door track? Thanks Scott, thinking of you today in my prayers! 😇🙏🏻🕊🇺🇸💕🎄
Well I don’t celebrate any holidays so I guess a nice day off with some sunshine
Thank you for sharing this nice video! Sorry about your door...
Google confirmed- Australians brought the Eucalyptus trees here(CA) and they were used as a windbreaker for farming. Those trees were planted in the 1850s and they help with our Santa Ana winds.🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐
I live in Eureka You stayed. Fairly close to where I live. Those baskets, you said that are for some kind of fishing by Trinidad are crab pots.
I just watched vancityvanlife van tour with you five years ago. What a beard! It was like a separate guest. Bring it back! … 🙃.🙂
Hahahaha
Eucalyptus trees are a windbreaker to save the soil in your farm or garden. I lived in North Hollywood in the San Fernando Valley in the 1950's. Eucalyptus trees came from Australia. Look it up. Cindy
I have an older van. This is year five full time for me. In the last couple of years I have had the engine and tranny replaced. Several people told me I would still have problems even with a new engine. Of course they are right.
I spent an extra 3k over the top of the engine rebuild, and I am so happy about it. I got an upgraded battery, higher output alternator, new fuel injectors, new exhaust system, new fuel pumps, plus much more.
Even though most of those parts were still good. Now they should last as long as the new engine. It is so much cheaper to get it all done at once. Than piece by piece on the road. I have three times as much money in my van then I can sell it for. But as you know having confendance in the mechanicals is so stress relieving.
Best wishes and happy travels!
& Even though you have 3 times as much cash put into your van/home, it's your home and it's going to last you another several years now and I mean several. Not to mention, do you know how much a new vehicle cost nowadays?? They are Ripping people off left and right,, the prices are Astronomical these days.More computer electrical componentry to go wrong.. I'd rather have a semi-older vehicle and keep it going at almost whatever the cost.
They have fishing boats off the pier in the spring/summer.
My goodness how lovely. Thanks Scott.
I really normally don't do this at all. I like you & your channel. I even met you in person in 2018 & you are a very Humble human being, In other words you don't put on a facade of personality for the channel to appease viewers. I know you don't celebrate the holidays but Merry Christmas from me to you.
I appreciate that a lot. Thank you Bayside. Merry Christmas to you too!
I stay away from microfiber prefer 100 percent cotton including flannels. My favorite is expensive but look at The Company Store or The Vermont country store. I own both places sheets I have had for many many years.
Thank you for showing these places. I'm slowly building a list of places to visit one day. Thanks.
Yes love all the places you share
Yours is oner of those channels where I watched videos all the way through. So good on camera. Such a beautiful part of the world
Thank you
Thankyou for taking us along to the beautiful view !!! Really enjoyed the the ocean view!!!
Yeah, that place looks magical. Just gorgeous. Can't blame you for loving it so much.
You bring us to the most beautiful places Scott. Thank you ❤
I have seen all your videos, thank you for the sober content. Be safe !
Was hoping you’d head south to Humboldt…Thanks for sharing some of my favorite spots…❤
I found your Yellow Bird sample size at Walmart for $1.
Can’t wait to try it!
I hope you like it!
OMG, one dollar. I got some on Amazon for $11.00. I love yellbird and glad about the coffee brewing tips.
Hi Mr. Wood Stump - you have good friends! Happy Holidays to Scott, and everyone here
He always has that little smile
Welcome back :
Great scenary Scott. I can almost smell your coffee. Thanks for the peaceful and calming vlog. What cute neighborhoods you always find. Because of your videos you bring these beautiful places to us. 😊😊❤❤
Hey Scott how are you doing? Stay safe and blessed 👍🏾
I’m doing ok, thanks
I’m glad to hear that 😊
I love your sense of humour Scott... great vlog.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you from the Pyrenees mountains Spain. 👍❤️🤗
Thanks, Happy Holidays to you too!
5am, great time to get up and get moving, coffee calling
:) THANKS MUCH for sharing! WELL DONE indeed, and a great escape from our dark cloudy weather in Seattle area! Absolutely beautiful place you are at, and not missing the traffic either. Stayt well and dry, ALL the BEST and Cheers ! :)
Hello Marty go look at 30:40 it’s my van blue grey sprinter in the back of Scott walking to his van I saw him working so didn’t want to disturb him😜✌️🫶👋
WOW! Cool! Enjoy your time back on the Island too! ALL the BEST! :)@@Josey.Serenity_Wagen
OMG! I went and looked :) Did not realize that was a NEW Van! :) CONGRATS as I was looking for your old Van LOL! ENJOY and ALL the BEST! @@Josey.Serenity_Wagen
Hi
Scott nice video, happy Christmas xxxx
Thanks Susan, same to you
Very nice to get another video of yours. Beautiful areas your walking. So pretty. Beautiful, Scott.
Thank you for this beautiful view.
Blessing to you.
Thanks Debbie
South Africa is watching your video Scott...thumbs up bro
Luv Humboldt county and all its glory ive gotta get back and take that gorgeous hike u have shared with us. Trinidad reminds me of morro bay
It was worth the climb, thanks for sharing that view Scott,,,,,
Toni
So beautiful, and peaceful..
Ruth, if you drop me an email, I’ll send you a link to a members only video that has some more footage of this area.
Staticcampervan@gmail.com
This may be the episode that makes me the most envious of your lifestyle choice.
There are some problems with this lifestyle
thanks again for posting, always enjoy your videos
Scott, a beautiful spot in N Cal. Great vlog😊
Hello Scott, funny that’s my van looking for a parking place to prepare dinner at 30:40 when you’re walking to your van😉✌️🫶👋
Small world! I hope you enjoyed Trinidad
Stayed in Trinidad a couple of times. Have a picture of the lighthouse at Trinidad.
Absolutely love your videos:)
Keep them up! Such a gorgeous part of the US.
Howdy Scott. I hope life is treating you well this holiday season. Beautiful area. Happy trails!
Doing well, Sherrie. Thank you
@ 24min. What a lovely beach. I'm wondering though.. is this one of those beaches that experiences rouge waves? That scares the begeesus out of me.
Glad you took us further up the trail. What a view indeed!. Thanks for your efforts.
I’m not sure about rogue waves. None of these are swimming beaches from my perspective. Although a lot of people swim and surf here.
The park is so pretty and tranquil.
Always look forward to your videos. Cheers ☕️
Thank you Scott! I just landed an apprenticeship with a building contractor this summer. I can't wait to start my career building tiny homes in Washington. Love the Pacific Northwest so much!
Congrats!
Great to see Mr. Redwood Stump! Wow, Trinidad is spectacular. Humbolt is definitely on my list.
One of the nicest videos you have created. Thank you!
Thank you
I’m new to your channel, find it interesting how living in a van and able to travel. I live in state of WA too much rain for me been wanting to move near coast, Thank you for sharing.
Just a thank you for the continually best content on You Tube. ❤
Aww, you’re too kind. Thanks so much Brigitte
Hey Scott! Glad to have you home! I see someone already mentioned that the eucalyptus trees were planted as a windbreak many years ago. I have memories of driving by them as a small child. I still love them. And yes, Cal Poly Humboldt is a university. Our SIL is the Cal Poly Humboldt bookstore manager. I loved your footage of Trinidad Head. We've hiked it many times. ❤ The baskets are crab pots. Fresh crab is amazing! We've had some lovely weather recently; I hope you got plenty of solar power. We always enjoy your videos. 😊
Thanks Lisa. Solar has been a little lacking since yesterday but no complaints from me!
@StaticCamperVan Yes. Much rain right now. We are actually out of town today and tomorrow. What a time to travel!
There were a bunch of Crab pots!
So relaxing...
Gosh the view from Trinidad was simply majestic. Thanks for sharing
Howees Scott😊🎉❤stay safe and healthy
What an amazing park ❤🪄
Those fishing things are crab pots! Also the things besides them are anchors for moaring boats. So technically you were half correct. Hope this helps
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9:46 10:02 Eucalyptus trees are from Australia our koala bears eat the leaves from them .. .wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year
Thanks Janine, same to you
I love a beach walk more than any other walk but love a flattish bush walk as well. Lovely place to hang out! Thank you for sharing.
I really enjoy your video's thanks
Mr. Wood Stump! 🌲 😊
That is a beautiful park. Huge trees.
My favorite city park is Hilo City Park in Hilo Hawaii. It's got Japanese style foliage and a little bridge over a creek.
(I haven't been there in years, because it requires flying to visit.)
Happy to see a Scott upload!
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Happy Holidays ! Enjoy your week and have safe travels. 😊
Happiest of Holidays to you too, Sharon
The trees in my neck of the woods are now bare thanks to that crazy rain storm last night. A little jealous seeing those red woods and greenery.
I purchased a 1/2 pound of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee for pour-over at Porto Rico Imports in NYC, a local Italian coffee importer for over a hundred years.
“Ethiopian coffees are known to possess a slightly spicy and almost “wine”-like flavor.” Can’t drink Dunkin’ Donuts anymore. What is Starbucks? I am now an official grown-up thanks to you. ☕️
Sounds like you got some great quality Ethiopian Coffee!
You have a nice radio vioce
Great video Scott who films you when you are out walking in the parks ❤ xx
I do all the recording myself
Hi Scott, glad you're where the sun is and warmer weather. Send some back up to us ❤
We had some sun. It’s now very Pacific Northwestly out 🌧️
Yes it is. It's going to be a rainy week here❤
A DC to DC charger might be a good investment. As much as you drive, it would help charge your house battery.
Maybe you missed it or maybe you thought that I was joking but the van needs a new engine and transmission. I don’t drive much because of it.
Hi Scott ! Beautiful hiking trail your walking in !! Great video thanks for sharing!!
I absolutely love it there❤I'm not too far here in Sacramento 😊
I'm in Vista, CA, near Oceanside, coastal north of San Diego, if you ever come south and want to borrow my carport. There's also a clubhouse with a shower a few feet away from my carport.
Thanks you. Though it isn’t likely I will be in SoCal anytime soon. I have also sworn to never return to San Diego
I feel the same way you do about that area. It feels like going home. Take care and I'll see you down the road. 🙂
Wow! What a beautiful area.
wow, wow.