How we find our MOJO when the weather is grim - VAN LIFE UK
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- čas přidán 11. 04. 2024
- Join us, Carol & Ken, on our first ever trip in our new Consort Nova Motorhome called Snoopy, as we continue to get used to driving and living in a larger van.
In this video, we experiment with cooking some microwaveable suet puddings. Will this work!
We survive another stormy night but the weather is not the best the following day so we drive into Keswick in the evening to cheer ourselves up.
Time to leave the campsite after three nights as we head to the west coast of Cumbria for a scenic park up at Harrington Quay followed by a fish and chip supper with friends.
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Welcome to our channel! We're Carol and Ken, retired professionals turned van life enthusiasts. We share our adventures across the UK and Europe in our camper van, which we have just upgraded to a slightly larger model.
Our goal is to provide a relaxing, honest account of van life, with no scripted drama - just the real, day-to-day experiences of our travels. Many of our viewers find our content calming, and we hope you will too.
We're passionate about wild camping and love to share our knowledge and tips, from staying cool in the van to choosing the right toilet. We're always learning and look forward to sharing our campervanning experiences with you.
While we love the freedom of wild camping, we also enjoy supporting local businesses by indulging in delicious local food. Expect to see plenty of one-pan meals and restaurant visits in our videos.
We like historical sites, country homes, towns, villages, and the occasional city. We aim to share interesting facts and stories about the places we visit.
We post new videos every Friday at 6pm UK time, sometimes more often.
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This episode was filmed 5th - 7th February 2024.
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🤣’ Charlie Brown is not amused, she thinks I’m a pain in the arse’🤣 lol love you two!
She thinks it but is far too polite to tell me. 😁👍
After that Fray Bentos pie and Doom Bar beer, I remain to be convinced that the wind noise at 2:30am wasn’t emanating from within Snoopy 😳🤣
How very dare you 😁👍
I might be wrong but you both seem so much more relaxed and in a happy “place” with this new camper acquisition . Thanks for sharing, it made for terrific viewing both.
Thanks for watching 🙂
I was just going to write the same thing. I think Ken and Carol are physically more comfortable in the new van and it shows in their relaxation level. I have noticed that as I get older creature comforts become more essential😁😹
You two are funny! Loved the music in this video! Thanks for sharing. x
Hi guys ,we just found you on CZcams . We love watching your adventures , we both love the places and History . Well done keep up the good work 👍
@@sallynewbury7487 welcome to our channel. Thanks for joining us 🙂
I was feeling a bit stressed this evening, so I was glad to watch this video. Very calming and relaxing. Classic lakes weather, but you don't let it get you down, because you're away on another adventure. All the very best!
Glad it helped Paul. Too much stress in this world at the moment. 👍
I love seeing the English countryside and the ocean! Thank you from the USA!
@@ruthanndelaney5305 thanks for watching 🙂
You guys are living our dream. 😊
I wouldn't advise laying crossed legged or sitting because it give you bad circulation also cramp problems and some occasions give you gout. Love videos again and snoopy looks very inviting and cosy especially on those cold and dull days.
I agree. My body seems compelled to cross my legs. I wish I could snap out of that.
@@LifeistooshortCKmy problem too😂
Although I still miss little red, I can see it’s much more comfortable for you cooking etc in Snoopy! I’ve not had a Fray Bentos pudding for years! Looking forward to your videos of Dumfries and Galloway.
Yes we still see him every day. We will be selling in May as soon as he has had a service, mot and habitation check by Sussex Campervans.
Wow, that view of the mountains was stunning. I don't think the new rv has made you soft. When it's pouring down, I feel blessed that i have my own bathroom so I don't have to get drenched walking to the bathhouse. All those years tent camping with the kids and then a popup camper and a truck camper, all with no facilities, I am enjoying indoor plumbing. I can cozy up with a book or watch my favorite CZcams channels like yours or just take a nap. I don't have to go out side in bad weather unless the dog needs a quick wee and she hates having to go in the rain. Not having to deal with wet rain gear and muddy boots everytime nature beckons is wonderful. I think you have the best lounge area arrangement I've seen. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
That is all true for sure but in Little Red it was great to get out and stretch the legs so we were surprised that we didn’t feel like doing it.
The Royal Oak is one of my favourites. We also love High Stiles for a light lunch in Buttermere
Find you both so relaxing to watch! Love the van too, but mostly Ken’s sense of humour it just tickles me 😂
Thanks Heather 🙂
I ❤ this couple...happy travels! 😉
Thank you ❤️
So did my mum...and her bacon roll was out of this world and something I've ever had again that came close !
So many great UK dishes no longer being made 👍
Love your new motor home very nice much more room
I’m a brand new subscriber - I have to say it’s nice to watch people just being themselves. I’ve never been much of a fan of vans, always thought they felt too small and confined but wow your new van is the first I have ever liked - the rear L shaped living room looks so comfortable ! Anyway will be looking forward to watching more of your videos !!
Welcome aboard 👍
When we purchased our THIRD set of ramps (in 3.5 years) after driving off without them (again!) we also bought a carabina type clip and a big, bright yellow floaty thing. We now attach the clip etc to the ramps when putting them in the boot. When we use them, we place the carabina clip with the big, bright yellow floaty thing on the steering wheel. Fingers crossed that last ramp purchase will be the last ramp purchase! 🤣 We're also trying to remember to do that final, all encompassing walk around the site after the van has been moved off. Ho hum! 😅 I've really been enjoying relaxing with you in your lovely cosy warm van! Summer is coming to an end here in New Zealand but there's still plenty of nice camping weather to come.
Checklists are a good thing too!
In Snoopy there is a lot more to consider on arrival and departure. In a forthcoming episode we share our checklist 😁👍
@@stefansoder6903 Agree! However, you must remember to check the checklist! 😂
@@waiheketranscend A checklist where checking the checklist is included is important!
You both will never grow complacent. You’ve too much adventure in your hearts. Mary
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You two are so cute! ❤ I appreciate that you use maps, etc. and name locations. Everything is interesting, especially the old towns. And the countryside. Love it all ❤😊
Thanks Deborah ❤️
Great insight into life in Snoopy. Thankyou!
Nothing wrong with doing nothing. One of our favorite things to do in fact lolz. Those pies turned out surprisingly well! Stunning backdrop to the campsite, even in dodgy weather. Take care x
Someone here suggested cutting them up to make a stew and dumplings and heat up in the pan. Going to try that 👍
Suet puddings yum! You 2 do make me laugh 😂x
🙏🌹😃Relaxing cozy video.
Another lovely video, thank you. You are both so relaxed ha ha xx
Love it ❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Carol and Ken, having a loo on board must be saving you a "pretty pound or two" with having search out public loos 😀 ... "Charlie Brown is not amused, she thinks I'm a pain in the arse", if that was my lovely wife she knows I'm a pain in the arse 🤣🤣, had a couple of Doom Bars last year, not a bad drop, cheers, Garry from DownUnder
We are still using public loos to empty the pee bottles and grey waste. We can last for ages without having to visit a campsite now. 👍Cheers
I hate those little bowls of chips , pile it on i say .
Love that van .
I know a guy who manages a takeaway in a small rural village. When he first started work there he began giving large amounts of chips with all orders. The owner was not impressed but agreed to let it run for three months. Three months later my friend had almost doubled the turnover of the chipper and claimed that it was all down to being generous with the chips. "There is nothing as cheap as chips" as he likes to remind me now and then.
Love you new van
Great video thanks for sharing 😊
The countdown for our break is on. After seeing the breakfast baps on your vlog I am under strict instructions to buy some.
Have a great break and enjoy those breakfast baps 🙂
Nice time to watch and enjoy you two ❤
Carol and Ken, a new subscriber from across the pond (Somerset, New Jersey). I am so happy to have found your channel and look forward to more adventures tagging along with you both. Love your Snoopy van, but will play catch up on your older videos with your red van, also. Have to tell you that I lost my husband 3 years ago today, and your channel’s titled caught my eye as I was browsing US van stories on CZcams. We had talked about coming over for an extended period of time to travel through the UK, possibly by van, so these few videos I have enjoyed this afternoon have really touched my heart. Thank you! Can’t wait to travel with you some more. You both have such a happy zest for life. 😊
Welcome to our channel. We hope you enjoy riding along with us. So sorry to hear about your loss ❤️
I'm a new sub too.cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Love your new van.
Great video! I love Fray Bentos and I am going to have to try those puddings!! Safe travels to you both. 😊
Hi Both, Another Navy term for you, last one was the Submariners Dhobi!, Well, ... those pies you had at the begining are referred to as Baby's Heads in the RN, they are always a favourite at scran time at Sea or ashore. Enjoyed the video thanks.
I can imagine the banter as they walk in and see them. Not heard that name for them before 😁👍
@@LifeistooshortCK its ALL about the banter in the RN, i suspect the police are similar, banter helps pass the time and keep moral high! 🙂
Great vid Carol & ken 😁
Perfect time for a good book.
Cross legged sit for tea! Very comfy and 🥰 cute
Well done that meal looked lovely. Well done.Nice van❤
Love your video keep up the good work
It's always so relaxing to watch you both. Thank you so much. Have a lovely weekend. Best wishes Dave and Dawn ❤️
Cheers. You have a good one 👍
Keswick beautiful place love the lake district
Lovely park up guys ,stunning views. You are so relaxed in the new van ...it's great .
Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.
Thanks, you too 🙂❤️
Love your van and the food you make or buy always looks so good! Happy Travels!
Cheers 👍
These are my favourite you two cooking and cosy in the van ❤
Cheers ❤️
Thank you for that excellent video
You are very welcome 🙂
My home town is Workington.
Your videos make me smile.
Thanks
Glad to hear that
Great relaxed video …. Ready for that wild camping in Snoopy videos now
Cheers Buddy 👍
Snoopy is comfortable!
First video I've seen in a while, wow that new van is ginormous compared to the old one :) congratulations.
Hahaha 🤣 We have “blue” and “pink” jobs as well! Really enjoying your videos, safe travels!
You and Carol are good cooks you always make me hungry with your lovely meals 😊
Hi Brenda. We made your chorizo soup the other day and it was delicious. We filmed it so it will appear in a future video. Thanks for the recipe 🙂👍
Babies heads lovely proper navy scran 👍😆
Never heard them called that before. 😁👍
good vid on travels in the van keep up 56the good travel vid on channel
It's so lovely to see you thoroughly enjoying your new van. We have had our Peugeot Boxer Swift Mondial Rear Lounge for 12 years now and I still have that lovely warm feeling when I'm setting it all up to go away. Best life. Enjoy xx
You are clearly getting great value out of it. Glad to hear its still serving you well 👍
Carols bacon baps looked great, you should have gone to Maryport, the marina there is a great site
I enjoyed the video as always Carol and Ken can't wait untill the next one 😁 sooo happy travels and take care cheers
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Cheers Rob 👍
@@LifeistooshortCK 🙂👍
Hi guys, you have the most amazing music on your videos. ❤❤
Cheers.
Enjoying your travels in the new van. I agree, you are looking more relaxed and lovely to see so spacious for cooking and enjoying your meals together at your table. The views out your big windows are awesome ❤
Yes the camera never got to see those views in Little Red. 👍
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"Pain in the a...," never!!
Perhaps for inclement weather situations, create a box/basket of; puzzles, games, books, writing materials and amusements to keep your minds active and eliminate the 'cabin fever'. Another great outing, whatever the weather. Take care & stay safe. Kia Ora from New Zealand. 💜💜
We are taking some games with us on the latest trip. 👍
Kia Ora from Havelock Nth, HB.
So interesting watching the transition from small to large, and the pros/cons. Food for thought 😊. Thank you for sharing the process & also how priorities shifted after the trip to France/seafood fiasco. Happy travels 😊
We are learning a lot from the transition 👍
Ken, I love the “bloomin” adjective you use to describe things…so British! Your description of Carol’s feelings about your cross leg sitting was so funny! I am sure you are wrong about that!😉 Have a lovely Spring and safe travels.
She loves me really 😁👍
hello. ive just found your channel. its great! thank you for sharing
Welcome 👍
I love your new van and do enjoy hearing about the van and how much you’re enjoying it. Love your laid back videos, it’s like sitting in the van with you, makes me feel like I’m with you. 😊
We love having you travelling along with us ❤️
Boy I just don't know how I feel about this new van. I think I'm gettin spoiled watching such a vast change in how much luxury and space you have. Makes me feel like your going to have to much fun lol
Ah, the great British weather - always a gamble!
Enjoyed the video. Going to try the fray bentos pie. Looked nice. Your van looks so cozy when you are all sitting in. Lovely scenery. Ken lamb meal looked tasty. Really look forward to your Friday evening video. Take care.
Cheers 👍
better weather must be due soon, terrible year for rain, happy travels.
Its looking that way
Watching your (very nice) videos makes me hungry!
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I'm looking forward to your trip to Galloway. It's on my list.
So am I, we need people from afar to visit and show us all what we are missing enjoying on our doorstep.
I appreciate all the CZcamsrs tours of Scotland giving suggested places to visit, walk and eat.
There is really no need for us to go a far to Europe etc, we have it all here on our doorstep.
#Blessed #BeautifulScotland #VisitScotland
In America, we put suet in special holders to hang from trees for the birds to nibble from throughout the winter.
We do that in the UK too!!!
Glad the weather cheered up a bit for your second part of your journey.Bacon baps look very nice make me feel hungry. The lighting in your new Van looks great.So many configurations you can have. Have a great weekend.😊😊
Thanks, you too 🙂
Hi Carol and Ken Another good one looking forward to the Southern Scotland video. One my favourite parts of my homeland. When my later parents were alive in the 60's and 70's we used to caravan there at weekends with the Triumph 2000 and a Sprite Major and then a Welton Express. Kind Regards Crawford
Those were the days Crawford. When campsites were affordable and cars were more fun👍
Karcher window vac is what you need it's brilliant, you two are obviously loving your new van
We will get one at some point 👍
Can’t beat a fray Benton’s 😂❤. Van is so lovely. Lovely that you are both enjoying it 😊 nice to sometimes be cosy and down time..lovely 😊
Yes as long as everyone is safe storms are enjoyable. You get to experience them better in a van.
It’s nice having a bigger space to live in when the weather turns bad. A hint for you, i have a chucks cloth with a rubber band over my hose outlet for sink, it collects any scraps i may miss, then change the chucks cloth every so often.
Thanks for the tip ❤️
Sorry you were feeling a bit low. But Snoopy really is turning out to be a great van for you. Seems funny you moving around so much. Lovely vid again guys. Thank you 🙏👍🧙♂️🚐
We put your picture up in the van today. You will see it at some point in the future 😁👍
Oh lovely a Ken and Carol video to watch whilst we are away making the most of our van. We are currently in the outer Hebrides, after 3 days over here we finally have phone signal to watch some videos. Totally beautiful islands and very friendly driving around. So far I think Vatersay and Barra are my favourites.
Enjoy yourselves and hope you get some good weather. We just arrived back in Scotland. All tucked up cosy for our first night 👍
Hi. Well after almost 10 years of living in the area, we have never been to Harrington. Will do now. Looks like Blue would love it. Thanks for sharing 👍🐕🚙
Great for a day park up 👍
New subscriber here from Scotland you popped up on my feed this morning 😂 thoroughly enjoyed watching . Sorry you had to repair your regatta top ,most unusual ive had some for years and years and they re still as good as new . Happy motoring love the morothome. You have all you need in there ❤️
Welcome Sandra. Thanks for watching 🙂
Ahhh lovely Keswick! We giggled at C's sewing task - I take my specs off too! N&Nx
Are you still abroad 😁👍
@@LifeistooshortCK Sadly home again. Waiting for half term before we can escape again...
I bet the larger van makes a lazy day so much easier.
Looking forward to seeing Galloway as we keep threatening to visit there 👍🏼
We enjoyed Galoway a lot. Yes its cosy but I am lardy enough so need to get moving. 😁👍
Baps looked yummy ..miss British bacon…
Good fish and chips can certainly take you out of a funk. Enjoy.
Exactly 😁👍
Lovely relaxing video, I could hear the wind and rain buffering Snoopy. We consider ourselves so fortunate last weekend when Storm Kathleen didn't affect our camping. Great to see the Bilbo''s campervan on your campsite. We camped with 3 fellow Bilbo''s campervans last weekend at @BackofBeyond campsite in East Dorset and took advantage of the visiting pizza truck on the Friday and the Fish and Chip truck on Saturday night, lovely food, no cooking or washing up, a real treat , and yummy food. There were also another 2 Bilbo''s campervans staying on the campsite, so that made 6 Bilbo''s campervans on the campsite, amazing. Can't wait for the next trip now. Have a lovely weekend Carol, Ken and Snoopy ❤️🚐🍾 xxx
Glad you had a great time and a lovely meet up with the other Bilbo’s. Good that the storm didn’t spoil your fun 🙂👍
Life is about food ❤
Glad to are enjoying the new van. Interesting your experience with not being able to get a taxi. We have often found that in smaller towns. Once had to wait several hours for a taxi in the very early morning at Abergavenny Hospital for a lift back to Brecon CMC site. Sometimes during the day its difficult.
Yes Uber makes you think several available but nobody accepts the job. Makes me wonder if the cars they show are real?
We saw you today driving over the bridge in Bridgnorth. Pity we were unable to say hello to you both as we watch all your videos x
We met up with Getaway Geese and went out to a Thai Restaurant 👍
my goodness, the last time I put my 2 bobs in on your travels was in Norway. You have a lovely mobile . wow
Thanks 👍
Bad spelling sos ,isle of Whithorn x,the pub in garliston is harbour inn,great carvery and lots of campervans along harbour .
Castlerigg was the first campsite my husband and I ever went to in late 90s.. Mostly just a field then with a relaxed vibe watching the sun go down. It was our first tent, cold rubber airbeds and our duvet from home. It was absolutely freezing by night and blisteringly hot by day. We couldn't wait to go again! We had many tents over the last 26 years, moving to a caravan and latterly a Motorhome. We've been back to the larger site opposite but you've inspired us to get back to the farm site one day!
we loved it up there, excellent site
Great video guys as always. But after your comment about turning soft I thought are you starting to rely on the dreaded yellow cable lol and campsites
Trust us this was only on the shakedown trip. We are firmly wild campers. We have already worked out how to remain off grid on long extended trips 👍
You two are the mam and dad everyone wants brilliant to watch
Thanks for the compliment ☺️
Enjoying watching your travels. I picked up my 1st van at the end of March, a CV80 Evolution. I am enjoying it, only managed a week away so far, I went to the Forest of Dean and Pembrokeshire to test it out. So I am enjoying watching you getting used to your new van. I do find that you both eat a lot though. I would literally be the size of a tank if I ate that much😂So your metabolisms must be great.
We are fully trained eaters. My degree is in Special Chow mein 😁👍
Love your vlogs. Have notification on, so that I don't miss any. I went to boarding school in Keswick for 6 years. Secondary school age. From 1987 until 1993. You brought me back some lovely memories . Thank you. Take care of yourselves xx
What was that like ? Sounds like you enjoyed it.
Oh thank you for your reply xx. Sorry mine is late. My 94 year old grandad died this morning. So have not looked at CZcams until now. Yes I really enjoyed it. It had a dry ski slope. A swimming pool. Rock climbing wall. Tennis,hockey and netball courts. 2 football and rugby fields. And a cricket net. It gave me a love of sports until this day. My Dad was in the RAF. Both my sisters in later years, also went there. We fell walked every weekend. Walking up skiddaw to see the sunrise at 4am every year. Was my highlight. Enjoy the rest of your travels. Look forward to seeing your vlogs. Take care of yourselves xx
There were 2 Keswick school sites until the year 2000. Lairthwaite and Keswick. I was in lairthwaite boarding house for four years. Next to crosthwaite church. Then the boys were at Bristowe Hill. And the girls were at greta Hall closer to the town. Robert southeys house. Which is now a b and b. As Keswick school amalgamated into one. Made bigger on the Lairthwaite site in 2000.
Hi Ken and Carol nice to see you in our part of the world. Workington and down Harrington. On Saturday and Sunday 8th and 9th of April the front of Harrington was sealed off to traffic due to storm Kathleen the Waves were over 30 foot high crashing against the old sea wall plenty of photographers about taking pictures.
All the best
Malcolm and Sheila from Workington in Cumbria.
Sorry we missed you
Would have loved to have witnessed that 👍
Love your vlogs ,you probs know but if u go over to usle if whithorn you will have free parking behind steam packet in ,I think garliston maybe too ,both great spots I've been goin for 30 years lovit ❤
Thanks for the tip!
I thought those puddings were awful. Put it on the shed roof for the birds. They ate it so didn’t go to waste. Not my sort of thing at all.
Your Scottish journey went well! Xx
Now that’s what killed all the birds 😁👍
Found the pies in local store ..steak and kidney..going to try later in the week.
Hope you enjoy 🙂👍
Great vlog, yummy food. I'm sure as time goes by you will rearrange things in your car. It's normal. But I can tell how much you enjoy to be in your new van Snoopy. How nice you will visit Scotland. I've been there twice and enjoyed my stay. Hope to revisit, but first I'm going to Greece next weekend and France in summer. Have a great weekend and safe travels 🙏
have a lovely time in Greece 👍
@@LifeistooshortCK thank you 🙏
we ran some warm white USB fairy lights around the full perimeter of our Van, using tiny command hooks, and just tend to use those in the evenings. For us, it's a much warmer and softer light.
Great idea 🙂👍