Winter Storm Camping in a Shelter made of Snow - Blizzard Conditions in Atlantic Canada!

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  • čas přidán 31. 01. 2022
  • Hi there! A major snow storm hit the eastern coast of North America. Since the roads were a no-go, I headed out to the quinzhee (a shelter built by digging into a pile of snow,) that we built a couple of weeks ago. The weather was wild and pretty awesome. I expanded the shelter quite a bit and hunkered down for a pretty great night. I hope you all enjoy!
    Contact me by email: mikeisoutdoorsy@gmail.com
    Gear:
    Tarion Camera Backpack - Extra Large version
    Soppit Voda 60L Waterproof Bag
    MEC Talon Windstopper -30C Down Sleeping Bag
    UCO Candelier Lantern
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    Rode VideoMicro Microphone
    Samsung S20FE

Komentáře • 748

  • @mchapman132
    @mchapman132 Před rokem +41

    I love snow, I can’t take the heat.

  • @drd6893
    @drd6893 Před rokem +14

    Something about camping, surviving in freezing weather, keeping warm and safe, just feels so welcoming and cozy

  • @scottcochran48
    @scottcochran48 Před rokem +34

    There’s something about making a shelter in extreme weather and getting out of the elements. Even watching you do that is satisfying So I can only imagine how it would feel to actually do that. I’m with the other gentleman who would prefer a small cabin and the fireplace but I love watching your videos. Thank you!

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před rokem +5

      Thank you very much Scott. It was a fun experience to have things calm inside a snow hut while a storm was blowing outside.

    • @GrowlinWillie
      @GrowlinWillie Před rokem +1

      The thing is, you not only did all that, but you got video of it all. That had to make it a lot harder.

  • @swtsoph
    @swtsoph Před 2 lety +162

    I get it 100%! I'm just like you with weather. I LOVE extreme weather, especially blizzards, thunderstorms & high winds. It IS invigorating! The only thing I can't handle (and frankly, can't stand) is heat. Once the temps get higher than 73-75°F, I'm miserable.

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před 2 lety +17

      Thanks mariahmerrymary, there's something about wild weather that just makes it special. It was fun.

    • @PKPhoenix83
      @PKPhoenix83 Před 2 lety +7

      Same. I'm happiest when it is in the 50's or below. Love wind, snow, rain.

    • @CampDseries
      @CampDseries Před 2 lety +1

      ❤️❤️

    • @ramonratiu974
      @ramonratiu974 Před 2 lety

      7j

    • @moniquemarrie
      @moniquemarrie Před 2 lety +2

      All of this!! I swear I thought it was just me! Lol

  • @jonkwilloughby
    @jonkwilloughby Před 2 lety +14

    This made me smile! Every boy’s dream, sleeping in a snow fort! Stay young at heart!! :)

  • @michaelbual9265
    @michaelbual9265 Před rokem +5

    I really love watching snow videos like this. I was born in the Philippines were we experienced no snow ever. Hope to visit your place soon..

  • @tombailey5413
    @tombailey5413 Před 2 lety +17

    My brother and I used to build snow shelters like this in our backyard in Southwest Missouri in the late 1970's. The winters were colder and we got a lot more snow in those days. I always get the summertime blues when it gets really hot and humid like today but like they said in Game of Thrones "winter is coming."

    • @mustafaiq1
      @mustafaiq1 Před rokem +1

      We get very hot summer's here in Iraq too, but GOT fans started the quotes already as they say we're expecting a pretty cold winter.
      Hope it snows, last one was 18yrs ago.

    • @ericahartmann9726
      @ericahartmann9726 Před rokem

      Kkkk South of Brazil: Spring has just arrived...so, the temp dropped, and rain started pouring... our soil is not soft and sandy as yours. When it rains in winter we have cold and muddy soil... We'd rather stay indoors, if we could! When it doesn't rain, we have frost, which is cold and wet. That's why we love all the other seasons, but winter... (of course I speak only for myself...)

    • @bidonsony2676
      @bidonsony2676 Před 5 měsíci

      0:50

  • @YaniNii-wl5ju
    @YaniNii-wl5ju Před 2 měsíci +7

    Hi i am indonesian. My daughter see this video and she said " Why in our city nothing snow mom? And then she cry.

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před 2 měsíci +4

      Hi Yani Nii, Please tell your daughter that I said a really big THANK YOU for watching my video. I hope she liked it. Where I'm from, many people would prefer to be from a place that is too warm for snow. 🙂

    • @fatimamunawar189
      @fatimamunawar189 Před měsícem

      I love snow 🌨️

    • @fatimamunawar189
      @fatimamunawar189 Před měsícem

      I am from India

  • @tbushcraft1846
    @tbushcraft1846 Před 2 lety +2

    Ice camping is my favorite because it attracts eyes and soothing sounds

  • @penguin44ca
    @penguin44ca Před 2 lety +2

    Finally a good channel with a guy who doesn't lie to get views. Thank you sir for being honest and the great video.

  • @asallee2
    @asallee2 Před 2 lety +13

    This looks like so much fun. Wish we could get snow like this

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před 2 lety +1

      Hope you get a chance some day Aaron, it was a lot of fun!

  • @kylefunke4320
    @kylefunke4320 Před rokem +2

    I like storms, I like shelters from storms, I like knowing there's others like me. Great shelter and video, brother!

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před rokem

      Thank you very much kyle. I do enjoy dramatic weather!

  • @cliffordwright1603
    @cliffordwright1603 Před 2 lety +10

    I love a good storm Mike. I’ve stayed in a quinzee a few times. They are so guilt and insulted. Once it was minus 30 outside and only zero inside. They can be comfortable when built large enough

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Clifford! They really do keep most of the cold outside. Pretty neat!

  • @mikec.8556
    @mikec.8556 Před 2 lety +2

    Enjoy ! Why let a good winter storm just pass by … thanks for posting

  • @MA-uu3sb
    @MA-uu3sb Před 2 lety +1

    So glad to see that you made it through the night I Annesely was worried. Didn’t look like anything to eat but I just had something warm to drink. Always stay safe

  • @mazharbang
    @mazharbang Před rokem +7

    You did a great job surviving through blizzard … we in Dubai have desert Al year long 😂 snow excites me too and I always wonder how is it like camping in snow and you got me the answer for that. Thank you Sir

  • @craigmichaelcurtice3013
    @craigmichaelcurtice3013 Před 2 lety +1

    At least I'm the only one that LOVES SNOW, EVER SINCE IT CALLED OFF SCHOOL THE FIRST DAY I'VE LOVED IT

  • @cindyharbert553
    @cindyharbert553 Před 2 lety +24

    Gosh, I’m so jealous of all your snow!! I love storms too, but we don’t get much snow here in SC, USA. I love your quinsy, but I would be afraid it would collapse on me. Lol. I have been watching you & Sandra since way back when & I enjoy seeing how the channel has grown.This is my favorite channel & has been since I discovered it. I have my Mama hook on you guys as well! We never miss a video and anticipate each new one. Thanks for the entertainment Mike & Sandra. You guys are great together. Keep up the good work! __ Cindy & Hilda

    • @johnsmith-hw5bv
      @johnsmith-hw5bv Před 2 lety +1

      never be afraid have a gun (an a dog)

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před 2 lety +4

      Thank you so much Cindy! We really appreciate it. It's still amazing to us how many people enjoy spending their time with us. We do love going out the and it's so great to have so many fantastic people to share these adventure with. Take care and tell Hilda that Sandra says Hiiiii!!!!!

    • @CampDseries
      @CampDseries Před 2 lety

      ❤️❤️

    • @alperdue2704
      @alperdue2704 Před rokem +1

      My son was at U of SC in Columbia last winter when they got a couple inches. First time in like 30 years I think. Kids were all out playing.

  • @andyday4724
    @andyday4724 Před 2 lety +4

    Good to see you Mike,,wow what a shelter especially in those conditions,absolutely brilliant kid👌👌👌👌👌

  • @johnenglish6121
    @johnenglish6121 Před 2 lety

    OMG! 😱 what a beautiful, beautiful, winter wonderland scenery. and you can hear the birds whistleing in the trees 🎄 🎄 🎄 bliss! Oh I wish I was there with you!! 😊🎄🎄🎄🎄😱

  • @jimhanson7476
    @jimhanson7476 Před 2 lety +2

    That was a good old maritime snow storm.. well done

  • @beacee
    @beacee Před 2 lety +48

    I love snow but couldn’t take these brutal conditions. Too old for it now. Maybe if I was in a nice warm cabin lol. But it’s fun to watch. Thanks for taking us along!

    • @Trungtrieutv
      @Trungtrieutv Před 10 měsíci

      ❤❤❤👍👍👍

    • @wendibernhardt9190
      @wendibernhardt9190 Před 6 měsíci

      Looks like fun but I've never experienced weather like this. I would freeze. Love watching videos

  • @farmadihaf
    @farmadihaf Před 2 lety +3

    I'm a tropical person, it's amazing for his life struggle in the north pole
    may god bless him

  • @ChiChi_Shaw
    @ChiChi_Shaw Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks for the video, Mike. You're so brave.

  • @MicrobyteAlan
    @MicrobyteAlan Před 2 lety +6

    Excellent episode. Great shelter. Reminds me of my youth in New England.

  • @izzynutz2000
    @izzynutz2000 Před rokem +3

    I have done this in northern Minnesota it was a little bit bigger shelter and the inside was built out of snow blocks like an igloo we had as kids in the early seventies a K-tel ice block maker ..it would make a snow block push it down pack it in and then turn it over and hand handle on the other side and out would slide your block we spent all week building this igloo then spent the weekend in it it snowed on us the second night but it wasn't a blizzard but we got a good 8 inches of snow overnight and had to kind of dig out the next morning all in all it was pretty fun

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před rokem

      Nice, I've seen those kits before. It's a pretty neat idea.

  • @joelinthorne
    @joelinthorne Před rokem

    Been a while since I've made a quinzhee! Great tip I learned watching an old tv show years ago about making them was cutting a bunch of small sticks about 1/4" to 1/2" thickness in diameter and you cut each of them to the same length as the thickness you want for your walls to be (say 8"-12"). Once you made your pile of snow and packed it all, you push these sticks into the snow pile flush all over pointing towards the "centre" of the pile. As you start to dig out your quinzhee, if you hit a stick along the way you start digging in a new direction and you won't accidently break though your walls and you ensure a good thickness to the wall as well. Cheers!

  • @sirgabrielcamacho8687
    @sirgabrielcamacho8687 Před 2 lety

    I’m a Great Fool, myself !!!
    - I absolutely enjoy
    watching “snow camping ⛺️”!!!! 👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥰💕⛺️

  • @PumpkinVillage
    @PumpkinVillage Před 2 lety +4

    Now that looked like a good time. Nice shelter and really like those candles. Take care and stay safe, Al

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Al, I really love the UCO Candelier. Nice ambient light and a drink heater...😃

  • @strollingthecity
    @strollingthecity Před 2 lety +18

    I’m so addicted to your videos man. My favourite things in this life are scuba diving and snow storms. Thanks for this cinematic channel. Love from NYC 💚🎥🍿

    • @johnsmith-hw5bv
      @johnsmith-hw5bv Před 2 lety +1

      im addicted to alcogol never drugs

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much Strolling the City! I'm happy you enjoy the videos!

  • @soylemm
    @soylemm Před 2 lety +15

    I can't stop but thinking "so this is what The Long Dark is like in real life"

  • @lookdawg187
    @lookdawg187 Před 7 měsíci +1

    We had a freak winter storm in the Netherlands many years ago, reached -20C and was lots of snow. I convinced 2 other friends to help me shovel snow into a huge pile and then carved out a hole. Next day 2 more tagged along because they couldn't believe what we had done... was storm outside, but cozy inside. 3rd day storm was over and the iglo had yellow snow on the inside... some local dog no doubt haha

  • @BenjaminM2804
    @BenjaminM2804 Před rokem +2

    Love your camping video. Reminds me of my stint at the Northern Warfare Training Center in Alaska back in the 80s. The snow cave takes time to construct, but well worth the effort. Retired from the US Army. Hand salute.

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před rokem +1

      Thank you very much benjamin! Always amazed how well a snow hut works.

  • @dzsquad1965
    @dzsquad1965 Před 2 lety +1

    I thought I was the only one who liked storms and think that they are fun to camp out in ,

  • @sylviabradley7355
    @sylviabradley7355 Před 2 lety +2

    I picture Sandra warm at home with a cat sleeping on her lap🥳

  • @KettleCamping
    @KettleCamping Před 2 lety +2

    Nice quinzhee! I love those uco lanterns. Great video 👍thank you!

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Kettle Camping, I've been a fan of the Uco lanterns for over 10 years. Great piece of kit.

  • @MaheenEats
    @MaheenEats Před rokem

    I Love The Way Your Effort To Out Snow In Snow Camping 🫶🏻😍

  • @maryannrurup353
    @maryannrurup353 Před 2 lety

    Great video, and thank you for your time.

  • @sefer_off
    @sefer_off Před 2 dny

    Relaxing. I like it

  • @thinkwilderness
    @thinkwilderness Před 5 měsíci

    Now that looked like a good time out. Beautiful shelter!

  • @michaelachord1164
    @michaelachord1164 Před rokem

    You mentioned the power of it. I live in south Louisiana. Spend a lot of time outdoors and can relate to embracing the storm. Nice vid Bro.👍

  • @anniejones1839
    @anniejones1839 Před 2 lety

    Brrrrr made me shiver. I couldn't be enclosedlike that, I d have worried snow fall over night might block the entrance. Thanks for sharing

  • @thoughtzbytreee
    @thoughtzbytreee Před 2 lety +7

    Beautiful calm and relaxing video. Great editing also.

  • @stevemick6569
    @stevemick6569 Před 2 lety +2

    Well ….. that was quite the chilly one Mike. Can’t say as I blame Sandra for staying home. Thanks for sharing…. I’m still shivering 🥶!

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před 2 lety +1

      Cheers Steve! I was only cold for a bit when snow melted through my gear. Once in the sleeping bag I was toasty.

  • @MA-786
    @MA-786 Před 2 lety +1

    You are a very brave man. I’ll faint if I had to go inside there. Cluster phobic 🤣🤣. My breathing was going fast watching this but managed to watch till end.

  • @RJ-wy6cx
    @RJ-wy6cx Před rokem

    Love that kind of weather you guys are awesome

  • @OrendaDesignStudio
    @OrendaDesignStudio Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for such a amazing experience ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

  • @sallybennett7869
    @sallybennett7869 Před 2 lety +77

    Oh what fun, I've always loved the idea of an igloo or living underground, I'd feel really safe in that.

  • @chrismorton2741
    @chrismorton2741 Před 2 lety

    I love that you use natural flame light instead of the the super bright artificial. Much better mood and ambiance

  • @earlshaner4441
    @earlshaner4441 Před 2 lety +3

    Excellent set up for your sleeping bag which I use in tent when there is a hint of cold temperatures

  • @gunnardblack9463
    @gunnardblack9463 Před 2 lety +1

    I used to love using this method as a child. That is a great small metal shovel u have for carving out the ceiling. I never spent the night in mine, but now I'm kinda jealous I didn't. Nice video man

  • @halinawiecek2297
    @halinawiecek2297 Před 2 lety +4

    Mike I see you always have good time, take care.

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Halina! I do love all kinds of camping!

  • @wdpasila1190
    @wdpasila1190 Před 2 lety

    cool, calm, and serene calms the mind and soul

  • @cejamania1
    @cejamania1 Před 2 lety +1

    What an absolute great job. Keep on rocking it out …….. Big Tony

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Big Tony! Should be out camping again soon!

  • @idaberrones3809
    @idaberrones3809 Před 2 lety +3

    Love watching you all

  • @Iwasrapedandbrainwashed

    That's a new style of camping I'm not aware of that is really cool and better then normal camping. Weather is much more different in techniques to sustain stability

  • @THE.ORIGINAL999
    @THE.ORIGINAL999 Před 2 lety +2

    Hello, watch your clip and get excited. because the landscape in which I live has no snow I want to experience this kind of atmosphere, but it's probably not possible. I can only absorb the atmosphere from the clip 😊✌️👍

  • @davestelling
    @davestelling Před 2 lety

    Good one!
    Thanks, Mike & take care...

  • @MrBat000
    @MrBat000 Před 2 lety

    Love these quite video's. Thanks for the upload.

  • @melvinroehm821
    @melvinroehm821 Před 2 lety +2

    I love your snow shelter.if I was there ide stay in it too..awsome video

  • @raj.007
    @raj.007 Před 2 lety

    Love to watch your videos before going to sleep 😀

  • @muhammadhanifbaloch4430
    @muhammadhanifbaloch4430 Před 4 měsíci

    Very nice video about Winter Storm Camping in a Shelter made of Snow, video looked good.

  • @V8DV
    @V8DV Před 2 lety

    I love those uco lanterns. I just got my first single candle u o. Now that I see it can keep my coffee warm I want the bigger 3 candle model.

  • @darrellasmith77
    @darrellasmith77 Před 2 lety

    Your last video inspired me to build my own ironically enough I'm camping out tonight as I watch your video

  • @naydenaschlecht8572
    @naydenaschlecht8572 Před 2 lety +3

    Had missed you all all I got to say is wow too cold 🥶 for me am with Sandra

  • @elvaterry9009
    @elvaterry9009 Před 2 lety +2

    Those are the best place to be in a snow storm you don't get cold.

  • @adventureawaits5003
    @adventureawaits5003 Před 2 lety +6

    That's alot of snow awesome video 👍 stay safe

  • @fatimamunawar189
    @fatimamunawar189 Před měsícem

    So beautiful

  • @karenm4090
    @karenm4090 Před 2 lety +6

    I love storms too, mother nature is amazing and awesome. You probably can't hear much outside when you're in there, can you? I imagine it's pretty soundproof. Enjoyed the video 👍

    • @craigdavis9035
      @craigdavis9035 Před 2 lety +3

      I'm not Mike - duh! haha - but me and friends built these as kids and yes, the soundproofing is AMAZING. Going from the outside to the inside feels like putting on ear protection in terms of sound change.

    • @karenm4090
      @karenm4090 Před 2 lety

      @@craigdavis9035 we don't get enough snow here in Tennessee to build something like that 🤣 but I have family in NY and visiting them in winter as a kid was always fun, sledding and snowball fights but I never got to try anything like this. I think I've gotten too claustrophobic as an adult to try it now 🤣🤣🤣

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před 2 lety +3

      craig is right, it blocks out like 99% of the noise. Sandra was inside while we were building it and I was next to the shelter, I was basically screaming a question to her and she couldn't hear me.........at least that what she said. 😄

  • @richardsmith7783
    @richardsmith7783 Před 2 lety

    So hello you two beautiful people from the warm county of the Philippines, I hope everything is well with you both! just missing your great videos... High Five's Mike and soft hugs Sondra

  • @Anndyinthewoods
    @Anndyinthewoods Před 2 lety +3

    That looks so cozy!!

  • @irenel.m.3238
    @irenel.m.3238 Před 2 lety +4

    Nice snow shelter 💞

  • @HumbertoMesa
    @HumbertoMesa Před 2 lety

    Nice to spent a night there.

  • @stevealaskaman5680
    @stevealaskaman5680 Před 2 lety +5

    Where’s your sense of adventure people….wow, what fun. Besides, just imagine how peaceful it is…..inside the warm house where Sandra is….lol

  • @pmamm7420
    @pmamm7420 Před 2 lety

    It look so cool.

  • @user-dl9pu5sv9x
    @user-dl9pu5sv9x Před 10 měsíci

    Rewelacja 👍brawo za odwagę 💪

  • @tWoforgamenot1
    @tWoforgamenot1 Před 2 lety +3

    so cool to wait up to 1 of your videos Thank You Kids :)

  • @shariselove
    @shariselove Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing! True Bush Crafting!

  • @balgeure
    @balgeure Před 2 lety +1

    이런 영상 좋다,,,,,추천 영상으로 우연히 보게 되었지만 힐링 된다♡

  • @DougCanney1
    @DougCanney1 Před 7 měsíci

    I like this guy, he has a great aura.

  • @myrescuecats3028
    @myrescuecats3028 Před 2 lety +18

    Looks so beautiful but it gives me anxiety just looking how small the entrance is!😳

  • @zaibcom
    @zaibcom Před 2 lety

    Wow Amazing

  • @sugamamajackson6171
    @sugamamajackson6171 Před 2 lety +6

    I love the winter/snow storms the best! It always look so beautiful!

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před 2 lety

      Thank you SugaMama Jackson! I love it too!

  • @lauriehamilton2436
    @lauriehamilton2436 Před rokem

    Hail fellow Canuck! I just discovered your channel and thank you! This video reminds me of building something just like this as a child in Sudbury ON, although I never slept in such a thing HAHA! I too love this weather, it's so beautiful (and MEC rocks for all your out doors needs)!!!

  • @lindawoods6841
    @lindawoods6841 Před 2 lety +2

    Winter storm is fixin to hit here too.. They are forecasting snow and ice..we will see what it does.. people are just going crazy around here, like we have never had a winter storm before,, the stores are all packed.. wow!! Here in Oklahoma usa we won't get that much snow,, love watching these kind of videos. I see Sandra's not there,, I am not sure I would want to be out there either, miss her though.. You are one brave man.. and I love this video.. thanks for sharing.

  • @kristingrounds4163
    @kristingrounds4163 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice! That was a crazy storm!!!

    • @IamOutdoorsy
      @IamOutdoorsy  Před 2 lety

      It was pretty cool........pun intended. 😃

  • @stevemino142
    @stevemino142 Před rokem

    Great video one thing I always remember when sleeping in snow is to have your head closest to the opening in case of a collapse

  • @slavikkhlebnikov5620
    @slavikkhlebnikov5620 Před 2 lety

    Nice job! Thanks for your, Sir
    🤝👍👍👍
    Take your care 🙏

  • @SlideaRiz
    @SlideaRiz Před rokem

    Thank you for making

  • @tWoforgamenot1
    @tWoforgamenot1 Před rokem +1

    so cool this.
    i will look again us i wait for new :)

  • @samedge8854
    @samedge8854 Před 2 lety +1

    very fine indeed. nice size!!!

  • @nancysrios
    @nancysrios Před 2 lety

    I find videos like this very intriguing.

  • @ja4nice
    @ja4nice Před 2 lety

    That's one hiiigh ceiling you have on that snow hut there. Stay happy.

  • @QueenDaenerysTargaryen
    @QueenDaenerysTargaryen Před 2 lety +7

    Very well. 👍🐲🐲🐲

  • @williamleopold507
    @williamleopold507 Před rokem

    Brrrrrrr , sure looks cold out there ! Brave soul !

  • @serobboshnakyan1048
    @serobboshnakyan1048 Před rokem

    The best video I have ever seen in this topic absolutely unique health and happiness to you

  • @dansoukeroff6668
    @dansoukeroff6668 Před rokem +1

    It never occurred to me that you have to leave holes for venting it only makes sense! It would be deadly not to. Thanks for the Video!

  • @parthaghatak1619
    @parthaghatak1619 Před 2 lety +1

    Ooowooo.......
    Good video. Enjoyed it.

  • @tonysmith5924
    @tonysmith5924 Před 2 lety +2

    So cool, you should be proud!❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👏👏👏

  • @user-ox2bo5gf8p
    @user-ox2bo5gf8p Před 2 lety

    wow very beautiful