The Trip That Beat Us Ep1-Bridgnorth & Ironbridge

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  • čas přidán 7. 04. 2022
  • After getting the storm damage on our roof at home repaired we are keen to get away again in the little red camper. We decide to head for the Lake District.
    After spending a lovely night with Stew & Jane (check out their channel - Getaway Geese) we head off to explore the historic town Bridgnorth in Shropshire.
    We park up for a rest at Wenlock Edge then go in search of shelter from Storm Dudley in Ironbridge. Future episodes will explain why we were defeated.
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Komentáře • 186

  • @karenhaynes8334
    @karenhaynes8334 Před měsícem

    It was so wonderful to see Bridgnorth I lived for many very happy years there!

  • @janfurze5708
    @janfurze5708 Před 2 lety +6

    I always feel as if I've had a nice little outing when I watch your videos. Thank You.

  • @whiskeycook3323
    @whiskeycook3323 Před 2 lety

    Great historical tidbits in this quaint village

  • @cherylpage7415
    @cherylpage7415 Před měsícem

    I like that dramatic music :-)

  • @650Swift
    @650Swift Před 2 lety +1

    If you come back to Wenlock Edge again, you turn left out of that car park to get to Much Wenlock. It’s about 3 miles down the road. You turned right and all the way around!

  • @ladyrose358
    @ladyrose358 Před rokem

    Watching your videos. It's so cozy 🙏🌹

  • @mrtiabrown
    @mrtiabrown Před rokem

    Nice to see a local Cobbler

  • @clareclark6535
    @clareclark6535 Před 2 lety

    Bridgnorth looks interesting x

  • @martinoxenham155
    @martinoxenham155 Před 2 lety

    I love watching your videos. Very chilling to watch and your narration on the videos is very relaxing.Its just nice interesting watching!

  • @NorthernNarrowboaters
    @NorthernNarrowboaters Před 2 lety

    Another superb vlog. Just love them x

  • @davesmith4413
    @davesmith4413 Před 2 lety

    brilliant as always

  • @jaynekittycat9252
    @jaynekittycat9252 Před 2 lety

    What lovely quaint shops. I would be in heaven browsing around them.

  • @El-Tel63-Terry.
    @El-Tel63-Terry. Před 2 lety

    Absolutely spot on with the "road closed" scenario (if you haven't got local knowledge) 😉👍🏻

  • @micheledamschke2441
    @micheledamschke2441 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video, huge rivers, wonderful old structures and a great bit of history. Thank you.

  • @crawfordg
    @crawfordg Před 2 lety

    Hi Carol and Ken You chose the right day to start filming,my birthday. Council or motorway signs are only as good as the operator who put them on or forgot to take them off as you well know.Regards from cool Sunny by the West Sussex by the sea Crawford

  • @lilianakubecek6612
    @lilianakubecek6612 Před 2 lety +3

    Great video once again 👍 I really enjoy seeing parts of England through your travels it's like being on holidays myself 🙌👌

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Liliana, we are happy to have you along for the ride 🙂

  • @shannjess5223
    @shannjess5223 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for all the cooking , I have learnt some great ideas for camper van cooking 🧑‍🍳

  • @susankelly472
    @susankelly472 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant video as usual.

  • @mmwaashumslowww7167
    @mmwaashumslowww7167 Před 2 lety

    That was good to see Bridgnorth after so many years. Stayed nearby camping when I was young, such a lovely place.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      It was the first time we had been there and we really enjoyed it. I’m sure we will go back 🙂👍

  • @robgriesdoorn6611
    @robgriesdoorn6611 Před 2 lety

    Helloooo Carol and Ken 😊i enjoyed it again, as always a nice video and thank you for all the cooking.
    I'm getting excited.....so I'm also trying these recipes yomjomjom.
    Until the next video Carol and Ken....it's wonderfully relaxed to follow your adventures...keep it up 😉👍

  • @sarah-jaynehartley707
    @sarah-jaynehartley707 Před 2 lety

    Enjoying watching your storm series x

  • @GarySmith-dm1iy
    @GarySmith-dm1iy Před 2 lety

    Brilliant vlog so informative, we need to see these place's

  • @emmapillinger5015
    @emmapillinger5015 Před 2 lety

    Oooo, you're in my neck of the wood ! Love a good mooch around Bridgnorth. ❤️

  • @leenewcome85
    @leenewcome85 Před 2 lety

    Another great video from you both stay safe

  • @candacemeifert-polk7383

    Thank you for this historical tour of Bridgnorth. Oh yes, the name Oliver Cromwell brings to mind so many events in England’s history! I have read so much about that period of time in England. Very interesting.
    I wish we had some of that rain you are experiencing in your travels. It is so windy and dry here in Colorado. Another high fire alert for today. Thank you again.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for watching Candace. Oliver Cromwell’s name crops up all over England for his influence during the Civil War. Sorry to hear about your fire alerts, hope you get some longed for rain soon 🙂

  • @catherinegerdes7272
    @catherinegerdes7272 Před 2 lety +1

    What a rich treasury of history y’all get to stroll through!…watching you walk along the old streets I had to wonder how many different types of shoes had tread the same path across the centuries. As always, it was a privilege and joy to “join” you on your travels, thank you!! ☺️

  • @Wizardinthewild
    @Wizardinthewild Před 2 lety

    Loved the trains. The cliff railway looked great. Would love to go on that. Looked pretty blowy. Dudley and Eunice had a lot to answer for. Popular Parkup at iron bridge. I won’t be eating “fs” anytime soon 🤣( you tube didn’t let me post the whole word) . But you do save on heating 🤣😊🧙‍♂️

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      They were the spiciest food we have ever eaten 🥵🥵🥵Not had them that hot before 😂

  • @grumpybear3229
    @grumpybear3229 Před 2 lety

    Nice vlog Ken and Carol. Thanks for sharing.

  • @martinhawkins1897
    @martinhawkins1897 Před 2 lety

    Lovely video again thanks.hovis ad was new world ...symphony...very apt me thinks bless you both

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Martin. Ah yes, remember that music, very nostalgic 🙂

  • @whiskeycook3323
    @whiskeycook3323 Před 2 lety

    I just dehydrated 5 pounds of Brussels sprouts seasoned in garlic powder salt n pepper. They are crisp like a chip😋. Your meal looks delicious

  • @aquissuk
    @aquissuk Před 2 lety

    Welcome to my town of Bridgnorth

  • @Anita-rq9ev
    @Anita-rq9ev Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, always enjoyable 😊 sorry to hear your roof was damaged 😒. Have a nice weekend 👋

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Anita. The roof is all fixed now. Have a good weekend 😀

    • @Anita-rq9ev
      @Anita-rq9ev Před 2 lety

      @@LifeistooshortCK good to hear and thank you 👍

  • @roaming-aus
    @roaming-aus Před 2 lety

    Thank you for bringing back a memory for me.
    My first trip to England ( I’m in Australia) saw me visit Iron Bridge but I was luckier with the weather.

  • @the-other-windsors
    @the-other-windsors Před 2 lety

    Thanks.. Enjoyed that little jaunt. Funnt thing about road closed signs. We ignored one once and it was absolutely fine, then just one week later, same road, same sign.. Ignored it again and guess what.. Yes, it was closed. We had to find another way around and got lost lol. 😁🚙

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      You would have thought there was a clearer way of signalling which road is actually closed 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️😀

  • @suebt8794
    @suebt8794 Před 2 lety

    Noooo need episode 2 NOW !! Love Bridgenorth!! Lovely countryside, you should have visited Ribbesford Church...its beautiful

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      You will just have to wait till next week, Sue 😁 Thanks for the recommendation 🙂👍

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204

    good void on you trip thanks lee

  • @Carlos-xp8ly
    @Carlos-xp8ly Před 2 lety

    Brilliant video again. We love the video then a still shot, if that makes sense 😂😂

  • @stevezodiac491
    @stevezodiac491 Před 2 lety

    We went campervanning in Northumberland recently and after the last few storms, I could not believe the number and size of the trees blown down by the wind. It taught me a valuable lesson about not being near large trees in storms.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      Trees and storms are definitely not a good combination and best avoided at all costs 🙂👍

  • @maryg.249
    @maryg.249 Před 2 lety

    Those storms did some damage if I remember correctly. You’re correct to stay away from trees in wind that strong. A great video with a cozy end to your day eating overly spicy food! Helps keep you warm! Take care, Mary

  • @geoffwoodgate7450
    @geoffwoodgate7450 Před 2 lety

    When I was a teenager back in the 1970s, I worked on clearing out those furnaces. They were a fascinating piece of technology. They had enormous bellows driven by a water wheel to provide the air to the blast furnace. The water reservoir was on the hill above. There was a steam engine which pumped the water from the river (reason for the location) up into the reservoir. The reason for this complicated arrangement was to prevent the possibility of the bellows stopping working during the smelting process which would mean the iron solidifying inside the furnace and effectively meaning thing would have to be rebuilt.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      What an interesting and complex setup but it obviously worked well. Thanks for sharing this insight into a piece of history 🙂👍

  • @Kermit-Si
    @Kermit-Si Před 2 lety

    Hi Carol and Ken, another great watch, what I love about your videos is the in depth information about places like Bridgnorth, places alot of us would just pass through. Well next week I get to go away in my campervan "Kermit" (because its bright green) for the first time, can't wait. I've joined the CCC, I'm going to their Charmouth site for a couple of nights, so I can check everything works on the camper. Then I might head to Poland and try my first night of wild camping. You two have inspired me so much. Thank you. 👍

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Hi Simon, glad you enjoyed our visit to Bridgnorth. Enjoy your trip to Charmouth in Kermit. Hope all goes well and the weather is kind to you. Let us know how you get on in Poland, that sounds very exciting 😀👍

    • @Kermit-Si
      @Kermit-Si Před 2 lety

      @@LifeistooshortCK Whoops, typo, I should have said Portland, as in Bill.
      But hopefully, if not this year, next I will be going to Poland, drove there a couple of years ago, have some lovely friends out there. The motorways in Poland are very good, the rest areas are fantastic, and quiet. Sorry about that 😕 😬

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      @@Kermit-Si 😂 We thought you were being adventurous for your first trip 😀 Portland Bill is lovely, great spot for a wild camp. Have fun 🙂👍

  • @MyVagabondAdventures
    @MyVagabondAdventures Před 2 lety

    Wish I’d have known lol my hometown is Bridgnorth. Great video as usual 👍🏻

  • @lindabiggs3905
    @lindabiggs3905 Před 2 lety

    Nice to see you at my local places, Ironbridge always floods, can't believe you missed the pork pie shop by the Ironbridge,, 😊

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Will have to check out that pork pie shop next time we visit 🙂👍

  • @1Polglen
    @1Polglen Před 2 lety

    Iron bridge was on our bucket list on our last cycle trip in England. Ride up the Seven. Brought back memories. P S had lovely weather.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Glad we could bring back some happy memories for you and you had good weather for your cycling trip 🙂👍

  • @lcook0825
    @lcook0825 Před 2 lety

    Nice video as usual. Good hint to travelers not to change course to quick when you see road closed.

  • @moirabardin9030
    @moirabardin9030 Před 2 lety

    I enjoyed the video
    I luv all the history, its so interesting .
    its a shame a lot of castles have been knocked down.
    all it does is rain.
    I don't like hot food, it makes my mouth sore.
    stay safe

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it Moira. As for the rain, you ain’t seen nothing yet ☔️😁

  • @joelle3135
    @joelle3135 Před 2 lety

    We live close to Bridgnorth and Ironbridge.
    Next time you visit you should go and have a look at the steam railway at Bridgnorth. Even when there are no trains running there is an old pub with an open fire and they are often working on the trains so there is something to see.
    Ludlow isn’t far from there and that is lovely, nice walks by the rivers.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the tip about the steam train, we will remember that for next time. We have been to Ludlow and loved the castle there 🙂

  • @WiltshireMan
    @WiltshireMan Před 2 lety

    A closed road is often open when you ride a motorbike:) Lovely vlog Ken and Carol. Brigenorth castle must have taken some distruction, it still looks very impressive. I'm off to the Lake District on the bike moto camping next week, I love the freedom of motorcycle travel but the comfort and practicality of the little red camper is oh so practical, dry cosy and warm.......:)

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Hope you get better weather than we did. Have a great trip 👍

  • @MrJckDoo
    @MrJckDoo Před 2 lety

    Hi Carol and Ken, lovely tour of Bridgenorth. Nealrly sure it was monks that lived in those caves.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Rupert 🙂👍

    • @Bren688
      @Bren688 Před 2 lety +1

      There's quite a few old cave dwellings in the town. Some were lived in right up until the 20th century, by all types of people. A friend of mine has a big cave in his back garden, it's the biggest "room" on his property!
      By the way the ones shown here are on the opposite side of the river to the ones where the unfortunate accident mentioned in the video happened.

  • @emilecousineau1464
    @emilecousineau1464 Před 2 lety

    Hi There, we love your Trips and vidéos. That métal is good for Clearing a cold hihi. We stile one of your ideas...we bought two trays to eat from when we dont set Up in the van part of our Roadloft. We are Still Truong to find the Ridge Monkey...you could probably start a business to supply vanners with the grill. Lol Stay well, happy Trails.(Ann and Émile from Québec,Canada.)

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much Ann and Émile. You may be able to get a RidgeMonkey equivalent called “Happy Call” if you search on eBay. They do a Double Sided Grill Pressure Frying Pan T12.
      Or Harris Sports Mail may ship to Canada.

  • @thomasmorris1470
    @thomasmorris1470 Před 2 lety

    I agree about road closed signs too Ken. The turning or spot you're looking for, may well be before the actual road closes. (i think they should put a distance to closure on those signs).......Also, if its on country lanes, it may well be an old sign left by the workmen, or even perhaps its only closed between working hours and is open again in the evenings.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      You make some good points there Thomas. That’s why we usually ignore them and very rarely have to turn around ☺️

  • @yaminthegrey
    @yaminthegrey Před 2 lety

    Hari OM
    I recall having been to Ironbridge - but don't believe I have ever seen (or was even aware of) Bridgenorth - but what a bonny place! Mind you, my old legs would struggle with all that up and down nowadays. I saw someone being moved on from that park up (exPawers maybe? it was a few weeks back) by rangers concerned about the flooding. It might have been the earlier storm than Dudley... anyway - am now anxious to see the next episode here!!! YAM xx

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Hi YAM. Yes it was the exPAWers that were nearly flooded out in Ironbridge. They were there a few days after us. Bridgnorth is a lovely town. You could enjoy a ride up and down on the cliff railway 😀

  • @MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

    Hi Ken & Carol, we enjoyed that and glad you identified the Osmo as the out of synch culprit, that would have confused you in the edit so good job in sorting that one👍

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Hi Mike & Trish. Thanks for watching. Yes, editing was a lot easier this time after sorting out that timing issue 🙂👍

  • @assassinjane
    @assassinjane Před 2 lety

    Ahoy Me Buckos! :D High town and low town sounds like an interesting conception. :) Like the caves, sorry for the sad story. We have railways like that! :D Enjoyed this adventure too, yet it was a bit short for me, so watched the Q&A video too - greedy or what?! XD bear hugs from your Cap'n

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. There will be several more episodes from this trip coming over the next few weeks 😁 Take care ❤️

  • @tuvia4082
    @tuvia4082 Před 2 lety

    As always . . Great stuff. I do think that the US will end the whole nonsense with daylight savings time soon.

  • @vansforthememories
    @vansforthememories Před 2 lety

    Haha you went a great shade of beetroot after the spicy meatballs ☺️ Interesting area Em xx

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      They were the spiciest we have ever tasted that’s for sure 🥵

  • @thataintright55
    @thataintright55 Před rokem

    This is better then BBC

  • @roaminginraymond
    @roaminginraymond Před 2 lety

    We are only about half an hour away from Bridgnorth when we are at the kids but have never been. I actually had a strange dream last night that we were at a show and looking at a van the same as yours and were considering buying it. Agree about the closed road signs. We've had it in the past where the road closed has been way past where we want to go.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +2

      That is not a dream it’s a nightmare 😱😁👍

    • @roaminginraymond
      @roaminginraymond Před 2 lety +2

      @@LifeistooshortCK lol. You two manage perfectly well although it might be a squeeze with Nanook! That's where we park up in Ironbridge, it's not a bad spot at all.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +2

      @@roaminginraymond You definitely need a bigger van with the Nookie Monster 🐕😀👍

  • @kitsworld
    @kitsworld Před 2 lety

    Those food items which daren't speak their name on CZcams are available down south, but probably not as nice, or as spicy, as the ones you had. My friend used to get them from the local butcher's in Margate, but I think there are also supermarket versions by... Brains (???) I think. Anyway, that Hovis commercial (by Ridley Scott, btw) instantly popped into my head too. 😁😁👍👍

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      We used to buy the Brains ones but haven’t seen them in our area for a long time now. Will have to ask our local butcher if he can make us some 😀

  • @annies8075
    @annies8075 Před 2 lety

    Another great video. It's been years since I visted that area. I remember eating those as a child and thought they were really yucky 🤮. Some relatives had moved from Wales to Lancashire and decided to cook us a dish that was popular in Wales. Never had the urge to try them since especially once I knew what they contained🤣

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      Best not to know what’s in them and think of them as spicy meatballs 😊😋

    • @annies8075
      @annies8075 Před 2 lety

      @@LifeistooshortCK I'll stick to making my own meatballs 🤣🤣

  • @nidge2822
    @nidge2822 Před 2 lety

    Hi Carol & ken I will try this comment then lol , yet again your vlogs are amazing we never get board of watching you as every vlog is so different. Now then the meal you both ate would to spicy for us lol if it makes you both sweat then that is definitely to spicy for us .iron bridge is about 30 miles from where we live only been there once a long time ago but a lovely little town ...best wishes neil & rose 😀

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      Well done on avoiding the f word, your comment worked this time 😂👍 Best wishes to you both. Take care 😀x

  • @getawaygeese
    @getawaygeese Před 2 lety +1

    Loved the video and was great to see you … Beamans is where my future son-in-law is a butcher so laughed at you all getting a bit hot …

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for putting us up and putting up with us 😁 Hope you will be getting a discount at the butchers 😊

    • @getawaygeese
      @getawaygeese Před 2 lety

      @@LifeistooshortCK keeping away from the from those Northern Balls of meat lol

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      @@getawaygeese 😂😂😂

  • @louisesymonds9963
    @louisesymonds9963 Před 2 lety

    How funny we went to Ironbridge last Sunday! We parked at Benthall Hall NT at Brosely and walked in through woods and along the old SVR railway track. I thought of Tread The Globe too when we reached the bridge. Did you get a pork pie?! We said the furnaces would make a good camp, I think Roaming in Raymond stayed there. Hope you were ok in the storms, they did a lot of damage to our local woods. Lovely to hear the history on Bridgnorth. Nice walks on Wenlock Edge and some lime kilns to see if you park at the other carpark at Presthope. Take care both. X

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      We were too late for the pork pies by the time we got there! The exPAWers stayed there a few days after us and the road by the furnaces was flooded! Sorry to hear about your local woods being damaged. We survived the storms but it was challenging in the van! We would have loved to have gone for a walk around Wenlock Edge but the weather was not good. Have a great weekend 🙂

    • @louisesymonds9963
      @louisesymonds9963 Před 2 lety

      @@LifeistooshortCK It’s a notorious stretch of river at Ironbridge, but thankfully the flood barriers save a lot of it now. Have a lovely weekend too in sunnier, calmer weather. We’re off to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct tomorrow so I’ve had to re-watch your ‘En Route to Anglesey 2021 Vlog 3’ again! X

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      @@louisesymonds9963 you’ll love it at the aqueduct. Have a great time 😀👍

  • @margaretconnery7422
    @margaretconnery7422 Před 2 lety

    A lovely little quaint quirky town and i found the history of it interesting. I like the nickname chutney for carol. I wonder how they give the storms names and are able to say which one is on it's way. XX ❤️💙

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      I don’t know who chooses the names for the storms but they are always in alphabetical order. We wish they were better at forecasting the weather so we could plan our trips better 😁

    • @margaretconnery7422
      @margaretconnery7422 Před 2 lety

      @@LifeistooshortCK very true the name is less important 😊

  • @juniperjane9582
    @juniperjane9582 Před 2 lety

    just got back from Bridgnorth today,,,that very confusing diversion is still in place.

  • @lostinlivi
    @lostinlivi Před 2 lety

    Another interesting and informative video. Your clip date problem had me go check my own Osmo Action and sure enough, the date set was an hour out from the date recorded! I linked up to the DJI Mimo app (which I almost never use) and that seemed to correct the problem. Must be something to do with daylight saving time, but odd that that can't be addressed in the camera!

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the tip about the Mimo app solving the problem. I will give that a go 👍

  • @rmil4531
    @rmil4531 Před 2 lety

    I was down in Shropshire visiting my friend. We couldn’t get to Shrewsbury or to Bridgenorth where her parents used to live. It rained all the time I was there but we still enjoyed ourselves. I usually love visiting Iron bridge but not this visit. Next time!!

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Sometimes the weather is just not with you. We certainly found that on this particular trip. We look forward to a sunny summer 😊

  • @xhogun8578
    @xhogun8578 Před 2 lety

    Another lovely video.
    Our local butcher here in Gloucestershire makes his own fagots.
    Apparently they are excellent. I always feel a bit of a fraud when I go to buy then as 1) I am vegetarian, but the butcher thinks I am buying then for the family and 2) I buy then as a treat for my dog, but he is family but definitely not vegetarian :)

  • @tooyoungtobeold8756
    @tooyoungtobeold8756 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video. Shame about the weather. Bridgnorth and Iron Bridge are both excellent places to visit.The Ex-Pawers camped in the same place in Iron Bridge, they experienced a storm too. In what way did the the trip beat you?
    "The finest view in all my kingdom" - that was the opinion of King Charles I looking out from the medieval castle over Bridgnorth, in the 17th Century

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      You will have to continue watching this series to see how it progresses ☺️

  • @sallya5158
    @sallya5158 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello, I am watching your videos and thoroughly enjoying them. You vlog and narrate them very well with some comical puns thrown in, but I will say I find the background music sometimes drowns your narratives and is a bit too loud, but saying this its not a criticism just a little feedback. Congrats on such interesting vlogs being able to travel around seeing things you would not otherwise get to see or visit from the comfort of my sofa is truly wonderful. Lovely couple, Thank you, from a fellow West sussexer. Xx

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for watching Sally and taking the time to comment. It is always a fine balance between the music and speech volumes and we have found the videos sound different when played on a phone, tablet or TV which adds to the complexity of editing but we appreciate your feedback 🙂

  • @rojoontour
    @rojoontour Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing, it looks really nice, so you give us a lot of tips for when we go visit the UK. I was wondering how you guys manage the moisture in your van, especially when it is rainy and cold weather

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      We have started using bubble wrap in the winter for the side and back windows
      czcams.com/video/qcgNJO3fSzA/video.html
      czcams.com/video/mB_ud2oMUoc/video.html

    • @rojoontour
      @rojoontour Před 2 lety

      @@LifeistooshortCK of course we saw that video, but we where wondering why you guys don't use is on the frontscreen anymore, because that is the place where we found the most accumulated moister

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      @@rojoontour the moisture has to go somewhere so as the front windscreen is so easy to dry with the squeegee and microfibre cloth we leave it clear of bubble wrap.

  • @molinux07
    @molinux07 Před 2 lety

    Not a mention of one of Bridgnorth's major attractions The Severn Valley steam railway

  • @goingmouch3753
    @goingmouch3753 Před 2 lety

    Hi excellent VLog once again thank you very much… Off topic, my wife absolutely loves true crime podcast… Would you ever consider starting a podcast for true crime?? I have to say your Nnarrating skills are excellent!! Your personality is spot-on… and with your past experience i’m sure you will be a sensation

  • @ThoseHappyDays
    @ThoseHappyDays Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video, we both really enjoyed it. Are you going to be doing a Shropshire series, or you heading off somewhere else?

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. This is the start of a series we filmed in February when we were headed for the Lake District but all did not go to plan 😉😆😀

  • @Sushi2735
    @Sushi2735 Před 8 měsíci

    Bless your hearts. The battle with condensation goes on. Are there any vans that don’t have that problem???

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 8 měsíci +1

      You don’t get it on the double glazed caravan style windows but will always get it on the windscreen and cab windows which are single glazed unless you have extremely good ventilation.

  • @charliegould5865
    @charliegould5865 Před 2 lety

    As you said that’s a typical example of why a closed road isn’t necessarily completely closed. Just because a side road is closed doesn’t mean the whole route is closed, I wish the councils could put out better signage to say that. That sign should have read “a road closed ahead” not “road closed” I bet loads of people have made long unnecessary detours when like you they could have got through ok.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Agreed. We always take a look and have not been caught out yet.

  • @aquissuk
    @aquissuk Před 2 lety

    Those caves are not the Hermitage ones I'm afraid, those are going up the hill out of Bridgnorth on the Wolverhampton Road. Those caves you see have been off limits since the 80s

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for setting us right Martin. You can’t beat local knowledge ☺️👍

  • @alexn5648
    @alexn5648 Před 2 lety

    Are you going to do a cookbook please? Your van seems to be the ideal size or would you prefer something bigger.
    I'm thinking of downsizing from a 6m van. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Love following your travels

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      I doubt we will ever do a cookbook Alex. We have some Q&A videos coming soon, 1st one this Wednesday where we discuss the van. We sacrifice a lot of comforts for the ability to get under any barrier and be able to park almost anywhere. That was our priority and deliberate choice coming from a large comfy caravan. Only you know if you can do without those comforts 👍

    • @alexn5648
      @alexn5648 Před 2 lety

      @@LifeistooshortCK I think your van is ideal, but perhaps I'm being idealistic. A dry, warm tent on wheels is effectively what you have.
      My van, has a shower that is rarely used, 2 sinks which is ridiculous and a fixed bed. You suffer with storage. Your mpg must be better than mine. What is your rfl please? Perhaps that will be answered on Wednesday..

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      @@alexn5648 sorry the Q&A about the van will be part 2 in a couple of weeks. Yes, a small van is definitely more economical. We average 53mpg. Road tax is £275.

  • @StephenMott
    @StephenMott Před 2 lety

    ExPawers parked up by that furnace, but got moved on when the river flooded..

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      Yes they were there very soon after us 👍

    • @StephenMott
      @StephenMott Před 2 lety

      @@LifeistooshortCK Yikes, glad you stayed safe..!

    • @StephenMott
      @StephenMott Před 2 lety

      It’s a shame you don’t have a Patreon account, but I’ve added to your PayPal.. :)

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      @@StephenMott that’s very kind of you 🙏

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      @@StephenMott Thank you very much for your kind donation, it is much appreciated ❤️

  • @londonjacks8371
    @londonjacks8371 Před 2 lety

    I bet you’re dinner caused a few raised eyebrows from your viewers across the pond! Lol

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      We thought it might but nobody seems to have fainted so far 👍

    • @shariemurphy4137
      @shariemurphy4137 Před 2 lety

      @@LifeistooshortCK Ken & Carol: I love your videos and your choice of accompanying music, and enjoy the history of UK. No fainting just a grimace.

  • @Bren688
    @Bren688 Před 2 lety +7

    Best town in England.
    Unfortunately the "national housing shortage myth" is causing the town to grow and grow.
    So I'd advise visiting it sooner rather than later to appreciate it's real beauty and character.

  • @misolgit69
    @misolgit69 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Guys I posted a comment about the 'meatballs' you were eating a warning popped up "Did You Really Want to Post This" without thinking I clicked yes, now it looks like the system has deleted it, why, because I typed the word F@#*@TS I believe anyway I meant to tell you in all innocence that Asda and Iceland sell the frozen product 😇

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      Doesn’t surprise me with the amount of censorship we suffer these days. Thanks for the tip 👍

  • @willallen7757
    @willallen7757 Před 2 lety

    Blocking those caves is actually a disservice, it's adventures like that during childhood that makes men. I was in a chat last night with a bunch of late teen early 20's boys, very odd reading their conversation they have no sense of adventure and view the outdoors with a sense of dread.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety

      I would normally agree with your view but apparently the kids lit a fire inside and the heat caused the roof to collapse. Knowing that could happen again left them with no choice I think. I suppose they could have placed warning signs but once it’s dark they are pretty useless.

    • @willallen7757
      @willallen7757 Před 2 lety

      @@LifeistooshortCK yeah, we had old limestone caverns and actual man made caves from mining limestone for concrete where I grew up in Missouri. We went in those hundreds of times even driving in the mined out caves, but I don't think we ever even considered lighting a fire. Live and learn :) .

    • @willallen7757
      @willallen7757 Před 2 lety

      @@joelle3135 aw, you're no fun.

  • @bobw9297
    @bobw9297 Před 2 lety

    LOL we have no idea what you are eating .... eh

  • @CamperVanya
    @CamperVanya Před 2 lety

    Ooh, I think I know where this is heading! Bridgnorth was beautiful just before the weather turned. I bet there was excessive condensation on the windows with your sweating after the spicy faggots. I’m a Northern lass but I don’t think I’ve ever tried them. Must give them a go. Just moving on to your Q&A vid now … Take care, Sue x

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Sue. You will recognise a lot of places on this trip as we got plenty of inspiration from watching your channel 😁 We recommend faggots, just not really spicy ones 😋

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya Před 2 lety

      @@LifeistooshortCK It’s great to hear I provided a little inspiration on places 😊. Really excited to watch this trip! x

  • @Sushi2735
    @Sushi2735 Před 8 měsíci

    Here in the US I can’t type the word _ _ ______, and gravy. Just wanted to know what it was. But the censors flagged me. 😅 Also, can’t say the word _ _ _ ed up! Now how’s that for funny?

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  Před 8 měsíci

      From Wikipedia: “They are meatballs, typically derived from pork offal, that originated as farmer's food in the British countryside. Though they unfortunately share their name with a slur in American English, the two terms are unrelated” 😂

    • @Sushi2735
      @Sushi2735 Před 8 měsíci

      @@LifeistooshortCK, thank you SO much! 😂😂😂 I had no clue. The censors are too funny!