Isle of Man Ep 9 A bad day for Carol
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- After a peaceful night at Ayre National Nature Reserve we indulge in some Manx sausages for breakfast.
We add up the expenses for our first week on the Isle of Man before heading south down the west coast towards Peel.
En route we stop off at St John’s to see the Ballaharra Stones and Tynwald Hill and reap the consequences of ignoring the fairies and talking at Devil’s Elbow!
The rain clears for our walk around Peel harbour and we cheer ourselves up with a lovely meal out and enjoy the sunset.
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So glad Carol is fine, lovely video as always. I wanted to email you both with a private message but you wouldn’t want to be inundated with messages from subscribers so guess there’s no way to do that. I just wanted to express heart-felt thanks to you both, I’ve loved watching all your videos (and will continue to do so!), I am retired and live alone and with arthritis threatening my future plans to campervan around the UK myself! (that and Covid)., Carol and Ken, you’ve got me through lockdown and cheered me up no end. Thank you xx
Hi Sheila, thank you so much for your lovely comment, it is much appreciated. Sorry to hear you are not able to get out in your campervan. Sending you all our best wishes and thanks for watching ❤️
I agree Sheila, this channel is an absolute tonic 😎 Sorry to hear of you’re arthritis, don’t give up on you’re dream, hope the drs can help xx
Thank you Em 😊
Some people find Acupuncture really helps with arthritis. Acupuncture can be expensive but if you have a community acupuncture project near you, they can be substantially less costly.
Carol is a trooper! Aside from her resilience against adversity, we always comment on her strength, patience and adventurous spirit.
Another fabulous video from Team Carol & Ken. Thank you 🙌
Thank you so much Janine and Liam for your lovely comment. The delicious meal we had was a great consolation 😁
Absolutely gutted to see Carol hurt, there was something heartwarming to see her enjoy a chip with Diane sauce! Something quite emotional about the video tonight, think the music added to it and the serene walk back, very nearly brought a tear….certainly a lump in the throat. The world needs more Ken and Carols. X
Amy Paul & Ted 🐾
Awww thank you so much Amy, Paul and Ted, glad you enjoyed it 😍
Love the names u call Carol, bunny , Charlie brown , love watching your videos , and so glad Carol is fine now
@@joannenash1247 thank you 🙂
Carol, you have my deepest sympathy! Had a day like this a few weeks ago. In the morning wrapped my toes on the footboard of the bed. Just after lunch. Fell up the steps. Smacked my kneecap. Finishing up the dishes after dinner. Closed the dishwasher on my finger. Saved the nail. Broke the finger. My husband said. I don't like where this is going. At bedtime it will be your neck. My reply. Way ahead of you. I'm going to bed now! My husband tucked me into bed with a nice hot toddy and a book. He has my vote for husband of the year! Thank you for showing this trip. I am adding the Isle of Man to our list. Feel better and be safe.
I feel for you. Some days things just don’t go well! Your husband is a treasure and glad he took good care of you. Hope you are well on the road to full recovery. Take care, Carol x❤️
I’m a silent viewer but just want to say how much I enjoy watching your wonderful vloggs .. Thank you both ❤❤❤ A real pleasure to watch x
You are not silent anymore 😁👍
1) I exhort all folk to undertake an annual Advanced First Aid course with St John's Ambulance.
2) I recommend everyone should carry a first aid kit however it should be a container of your choice and filled with the things you want and need. Retail first aid kits are stuffed with profit makers and not stuff you need.
3) Peel castle eh ? Built by Sir Robert no doubt....
4) Scrumptious meals. 10 points. :-)
Oh poor Carol! That all looked very sore 😢
Poor chutney really felt for her and was glad to see her speedy recovery. We love your videos, they are relaxing and informative. We have a camper van and love our trips in it. We aren’t brave enough to wild camp yet but your videos give us encouragement to try one day. Gareth
Give wild camping a go for a night Gareth as it opens up huge possibilities. 😁👍
23:27 Hong Kong Delight! haha. a cantonese restaurant on the Isle of Man. This surprised me!
Simply beautiful! Wonderful photography ❤️
Thank you very much!
Lovely photography and music. Heal well Carol. x
I'm on prog 9 of Isle of Man. All your food has made me raid our fridge! Peter
😂 Hope we didn’t keep you up all night Peter 😆
Carol you have Ken spoilt, a bit like what my mum and dad were like. Oh dear Carol not a great start to your day bless you. I burnt my finger earlier, on the oven. I love visiting churches and castles. Awh i remember visiting that school with my mum. Poor carol you've been in the war's today. Hope tomorrow is a better day xxx ❤️💙🌹
Thank you for your lovely comment Margaret. Hope your finger is OK ❤️
Poor Carol. Sincerely hope you've made a full recovery. Best wishes from Ireland
Thanks Willie, fully recovered now. Greetings to Ireland 👍🙂
A little bottle of essential oil of Lavander, such as is available from H & B & other healthfood shops, is a great thing to have with you. It is antiseptic & analgesic, anti-inflammatory & anti-viral & good to drip on burns. Sniffing it can help with headaches & will also be calming & help with any nausea.
I didn’t know Lavender oil helped like that. Thanks for the tip ❤️
Poor Carol! 😮 I was worried she was going to have a third mishap, when you were both walking in the rain and on stone steps. Glad you had a lovely meal. Nice trip. 😊
Thank you Jacqueline, I am being extra careful in the wet from now on 😀👍
Carol seems like such a nice person,sorry for her mishaps, hope she is on the mend. Really hope her injuries weren’t serious. Beautiful drone footage. Thank you for another lovely video
Thank you Marie, Carol is fully recovered now thank goodness 😀
The motto of the manx is Traa dy liooar "time enough"
Ah, poor Carol, so pleased she recovered well from her two mishaps. Your videos never disappoint always a delight to watch full of info and beautiful scenery. Take care and safe travels.👍
Thank you so much Karen. Take care 😀
Arrr your.poor Mrs look after her she,s a tough cookie x
Hope Carol has recovered fully
Fully recovered now thank you Martin 👍😀
Fun fact again! Tynwald Day is 5th July. It's a national holiday.
Thanks for the info Shelly 🙂
Talking of food on the IOM.you should buy some Queenie's and cook in garlic 😋
When Carol was explaining how she hurt her finger 5:40, Ken was very helpful, "I'll tell you what you shouldn't do that". 😄
Ken you were great at being so attentive to Carol😊💖.
I love this video and the photography too. I've just subscribed. Look forward to seeing more and looking back to your older videos.😊💖
Thank you so much Tilly. Ken says by cracking jokes it takes your mind off the pain 😁
So sorry you hurt yourself Carol, I hope you're ok now. Nasty falling over but at least there were no onlookers! Peel looks so peaceful and the sunset was beautiful. I've so enjoyed your trip to IOM it's been lovely watching every single episode, thank you 😊
So glad there was no one around to see me fall! Thanks for watching, there will be more of Peel in the next episode 🙂
I always say when arriving back on IoM that it's a different time zone known as "Manx Time" where the pace of life slows down.
Very true. Wonderful to experience that.
Bless you, Carol. Hope you feel better soon. Loved the old Tynwald: there's something very special about that place.
Thanks Andy, fully recovered now. It was a great privilege to walk up the steps at Tynwald Hill.
Hello from America I love watching you love the adventure thank you so much for taking us along ps I'm so glad Carol is ok hugs and prayers can't wait for the next adventure
Hello. We love America. I have a load of video from route 66 waiting to be edited. 👍
Wow poor Carol in the war’s, I’m so glad she’s ok. Sometimes it’s the price you pay for being an explorer. Keep safe both of you. 👍🏼
Thank you Mark. Carol the explorer 😁
Your dinner looked so delicious.
Sorry to see your mishaps Carol. Take care. Hope you are feeling better. Good to see Ken looking after you.
Poor Carol. I hope she’s all well now. Another excellent vlog. And as always, looking forward to future episodes x
Thanks Nadine 🙂
Glad all is well Carol. Peel is such a lovely place. Seeing your videos is bringing it all back to us from when we lived there last year. Such a beautiful Island. Looking forward to your next video 👍👍
Thanks Chris. We really enjoyed visiting Peel, there will be some more from there in the next episode 🙂
Oh no , poor carol I felt sorry for her
Hi Ken and thingbebobbydobby not sure what to call you today Charlie ,chutney bubba etc lol I hope you will be ok after your finger and falling over you are in the wars bless ,just love following you two you are both down to earth,do you have a house wear you can retire in the cold and bad weather?,,,,got to say Ken your history lesson are very good love listening to thing’s you find out lots of history..some good drone shots Ken ,well loved the blog hope you will be ok Carol,till next time take care keep safe, John 👏👏🌹🇬🇧👀👀😂🤷♀️🤷♀️
Thanks for watching John, glad you enjoy the videos. We have a house in Sussex that we visit in between trips in the van 😁
I’m glad Carol is OK, you’ve got a great bloke looking after you!
Thanks again for these great videos and allowing us to travel with you.
Glad to hear Carol is OK and I hope there is no lasting damage. Lovely seeing you enjoying a meal in Filbys, it really is a fantastic place. Judging by the timeline of the Vlogs, it appears you were in Peel around the same time as me. I am awaiting the next instalment with great anticipation. Looking forward to which part of this fantastic Island you are going to visit next. By the way, those Peel sunsets are some of the best in the world.
Loved our meal at Filbey’s, especially after the day we had had! The sunset was magical ❤️
One of those Carol to hide in the van …. Glad it wasn’t more serious …scars of Vanlife video in a few years ….the island definitely has a laid back feel which for me is great. Peel castle looks interesting . Superb drone shots - colours are so good
When you mentioned Fenella and I saw Peveril it reminded me of some Manx history. Fenella and Peveril have been popular names of ships in the IOM Steam Packet Company going back to the late 1880s.
You should definitely come to the Isle of Man for the TT the atmosphere is great!
We will hopefully get to do that one day 🙂👍
Great video, but so sorry for your accidents Carol. Hope better days will come or as we say: after the rain comes the sun😊 take care
Thanks Anita, I am fully recovered now 😀👍
@@LifeistooshortCK 🙏
Poor Carol hope she's ok , loving these videos so calming to watch and very informative .
Thanks Mick, fully recovered now 👍🙂
Sad to see you hurt Carol, wood can be slippy in wet weather. Isle of Man looks so peaceful, Im adding this to my places to visit. Shame the ferry cost is so high. Looking forward to next vlog.
Hi Michelle. You could probably get a much cheaper ferry if you book in advance and book a return ticket, around £290.
Great video as always 🙌 that head looked nasty think carol was quiet lucky she didn’t need more treatment, I thought you said you was having manky sausages at first lol anyways stay safe and look forward to more adventures 🙌❤️💙🚐🙌
Thanks for your great comment 👍🙂
Carol I can’t believe you injured yourself twice in one day. Glad to hear that you are ok now. Park ups looked great and the meals looked amazing. Take care Gill
Thanks Gill, I couldn’t believe it either! That meal certainly helped cheer up the day 😀
Have mercy! What a rough day for poor Carol! Super glad she was ok! Thank you as always for such beautiful videos of the magical places you explore….I sincerely hope you both know how much you lift spirits carrying us along with you….each video is a bright and peaceful respite in my day! Best wishes and stay safe!
Aww thank you Catherine for such a lovely comment. We are so happy that you enjoy watching what we get up to on our travels ☺️
Peel is our Jewel in the isle…..we all love going there , either for a walk round the castle at sunset, or to take in one of the many public houses…..of which there are many, 7 at the last count, and all but one of them do really good food ….. The Marine and the Creek being the best…….Filbeys as restaurants go, is amongst the best on the island 👍🇮🇲. Ps the sunsets over Peel are the best ever, it just shows the island off for what it is, stunningly beautiful 👍🇮🇲💖
Thanks Andy. We thought Peel was beautiful. Lots to see and do there and the meal at Filbey’s was first class. Hopefully we showed off the sunset to its best - spectacular 😍
@@LifeistooshortCK The closing sequence was wonderful 👍🇮🇲
So great to hear that you are doing well. Take it easy. Enjoy your day.
Poor Carol. She certainly did the job properly when she fell over! Pleased she’s all OK now. Enjoyed your vlog as always. 🧙♂️😊
Thanks Ellie and Graham 😀
Another brilliant video. Looking forward to the next one. Take care of yourselves
In the words of Neil Sadarka.. "Oh Carol". You poor wee soul. Felt your pain with the trapped finger and pleased to hear you are OK. Made of tough stuff and by the way, chips always taste better when they're stolen!
Very happy to see that Carol was not badly injured.
Poor Carol!
Sudocream is the absolute best for all cuts bruises & sunburn though. Hope she,s all healed 🙏
Fully recovered now thanks 🙏 🙂
I spent 7 years over there. Working and living in my motorhome. Lovely place and great wildlife.
Double whammy for Carol but luckily to see she escaped albeit some light cuts. Great park up you found with a nice sunset. 👍
Yes it was! Thanks for watching 👍🙂
I’m so glad to hear Carol is fine, that looked like a nasty fall but Carol just brushed it off! I think your budget took a hit at that restaurant but you are on holiday and it looked delicious. Thanks as always for sharing your adventure.
The budget certainly did take a hit but it was well worth it 😀 Thanks for watching 👍
Absolutely peaceful and what I’d call a “deep breath and sigh of contentment” video. Glad Carol is ok. Your love and care for one another is heart warming. Mary
Thank you so much Mary 😀
Get well soon Carol. We are currently staying in a cottage near Newcastle, County Down and can see the Isle of Man on the horizon, so waving to you from the "Emerald Isle"
Thanks Ted, fully recovered now. 👋👋
Despite Carol's mishap , you produced another lovely travelogue of Peel but no, "the"is not required before Tynwald, Ken ( it is just Tynwald) and yes, that school that you pointed out is very much a going concern . It is Bunscoill Ghaelgagh, the only primary school that teaches all lessons in the Manx language, so quite important to the Island's culture, indeed. Manx was almost extinct but there is a concerted effort to keep it alive which is in evidence all over the Island,
Our hearts sank when Carol fell, you are a trooper ❤. Really enjoying your videos and truly hope you had a speedy recovery xxxx
Thank you Mandy for your concern. All fully recovered now 🙂👍
What a colourful little place with all the painted houses. Poor Carol, twice in one episode.
Thanks Mike and Trish. That’ll teach us for talking when driving round Devil’s Elbow 😱
"Tynwald Day", when they hold the open air session on the artificial hill, is 5 July (not 24 June). the Queen, or more usually her representative (the Lieutenant Governor) presides. There is a church service, parade of notables, and a fair on the field at the side. there is also a military or naval detachment providing a guard of honour. I once attended as the King of Norway was attending (Norwegian Vikings used to be the original Kings of Mann), but couldn't spot him. Even as a King he wasn't allowed to sit on the top of the hill, only the Queen or Governor, and the Deemsters (High Court judges) are at the top, with the President of Tynwald etc. He had to sit on one of the lower levels. Interestingly, if a new law isn't "promulgated" (i.e. read out in Manx and English) at the ceremony within 18 months of being enacted it falls. Here in Panama we are luckier in that there are 2 national days, celebrating independence from first Spain and then Colombia, and with better weather than we sometimes had on Tynwald Day!
Ohh poor Carol, what a day of it! Glad to see you took her under you’re wing Ken, lovely vlog as always, thank you for taking so much time and effort to produce such relaxing vlogs, the videography and music is such a breath of fresh air! Safe travels and no more wrestling pavements Carol 🤭 xx
Thanks Em. I was well looked after by Ken and am now fully recovered 😀
My old dear Ellan Vannin..greetings from Arbroath.❤Hope the cat in the Pev is still around.
Hello Ken / Carol Happy to see Carol up and walking around and still smiling :) lovely video loved the stone work on Peel castle beautiful all the paces you have been to there also so very clean. Take care .
Enjoyed this video....and I always feel so relaxed after your videos. I felt for Carol, that was a nasty fall...she didn't make a fuss at all. Love all the pet names you have for Carol.
Lovely to share in your exploration of the IoM. Carol, your injuries looked painful, glad you have made a good recovery.
Thanks Claire 😀
Peel is a lovely place the castle & museum are very good, will have to try that restaurant when I am back over there it looked lovely. Glad Carol is ok banging you head is never good. 👍😍
Thanks for the recommendations. Filbey’s is well worth a try 👍🙂
Thanks for sharing Ken and carol glad you are ok carol take care and be safe 👍
an awesome video. Beautiful photography. I just love watching and listening to the two of you. Does my heart good. Blessings, teri
Thanks for that lovely comment ❤️
carol you should of got yourself checked out in pharmacy or doctors, to make sure everything was ok. I luv all the views and
that was some walk you done on the way back from your meal, I luv passing the shops and the sea view was great, especially of a night time with all the lights on.
have a nice day 😊
I know you are back in the England now and this was filmed a while ago but I do hope Carol is ok. Thank you again for the video another very nicely composed piece of escapism.
She is great now 👍
Awwwe glad carol is oks think we've all had days like that peel castle looked lovely all lit up xx
Poor Carol, can fully empathise,I did a similar thing a few weeks ago, I was shaken for the rest of the day. I'm pleased you had a lovely meal later. Wonderful video as always thankyou xx
I am really enjoying my vicarious travels with you to all these amazing destinations!
Welcome aboard 👍
Oh no, awful seeing Carol hurt and it looked a nasty cut 🤕. Good to know all was well and what a tasty looking meal. ATB both, Sue x
Hi from Kansas. So glad Carol is okay and didn't break her glasses. I would be in trouble without my glasses.
So would Carol although we do carry a spare pair in the van just in case. Greetings to Kansas.
Sorry to hear Carol had a bad fall. The cut on her eyebrow looked painful ☹ but we are so glad she was okay .👍 👍 Those wooden paths are a nightmare when wet unless they have the metal grid on them.
Another great vlog but so sorry Carol had a bad day.
Thanks Andy for your concern 🙂
Ahhhh lookin at ur video Ken / Carol n nice n warm here in my comfy electric bed lol 🇮🇪☘️
Ho bless you carole, you are in the wars, hope your feeling better soon & Ken is looking after you but I think he will be , you both are a lovely Couple & we love Watching you .xx
Thank you Christine. I have been well looked after by Ken and am feeling much better now 🙂👍
Again a great video.... poor Carol 😮 I’m so glad to hear Carol is fine.. it's always lovely watching every single episode Look forward to your next video 😊😊😊
Really nice Episode
It's a good job we don't know whats around the next corner with regards to mishaps, cos if we did I doubt we would do much!!! Apart from the mishaps this was a lovely peaceful vlog and quite cinematic at times:)
Very true Sandy, we would probably not leave the house! Thanks for watching and your lovely compliment 🙂
What a very pretty spot again tranquil and unspoilt some lovely photos the meal looked delicious 😋 glad that Carol was ok and looked after real pleasure to watch you both take care 🙂😊
Thank you Sue. The meal certainly helped cheer us up. Take care 🙂👍
Ahoy Dearest Pirates! Carol, I'm sending healing vibes to you at the maximum volume! :) Take care, ye hear me! Jolly Roger may bless yer walks! Would trade half of my booty anytime to keep you going! Thanks for sharing these shores, animals, cute chats between ye two! Bear hugs from your Captain of the good old Blackthorne
So glad to hear Carol is fine….👍🇮🇲
Nice, Did you spot Jorby Airfield, St Georges and Valkyrie RN shore facilities and the Internment Camp? Hard to tell what that wet black dawgie was. Glad Carol wasn't really hurt but, the punpkin soup, and the rest of the food looked good. Wouldn't mind some of the steak but, I can't drive me plastic unfantastic government issue teef. Thanks m8s, done well, stay vertical Eh!
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Carol definitely in the wars today just so glad your ok make sure you take it nice and easy
Is a shame, when i saw the first video of the Isle of Man at Liverpool steam packet, I work in an office right next to there and walk past there and up by the usually moored cruise liners for my lunchtime work. thought the Steam packet is early morning so would have missed you lol. ty for your videos, they like alot of others are some normality with the modern madness
Yes, the Steam Packet was leaving at 11.15am so we were there when check in opened at 08.45am. Thanks for watching 🙂👍
Inspirational and beautiful as always. Do hope you didn’t feel too rough after your fall Carol and well done for carrying on. X
Thanks Louise. All fully recovered now 🙂👍
Great vlog and I’m glad Carol is ok after her fall! Was looking forward to your Isle of Man video take care xx
Hope you’re not too sore Carol, just shows how easy it is to have an accident. No matter what sort of shoes you have, on wet wood almost any would slip.
All the best and fingers crossed for you both for the rest of an incident free trip.
Thanks for your videos, David.
Thank you David. Yes, we thought Vibram soles would be the best but still fallible in the wet ☺️ Thanks for watching.
@@LifeistooshortCK Yes, you’re shoes look similar to mine, Merrells , they have a vibram sole too, no matter what you have on that wet timber walk way with timber that’s been through a machine you’re likely to do a bit of skating.
Glad you’re not too bad.
All the best, David
So sorry y ou are really banged up today. God bless you all. Such beautiful scenery thank you
Thank you Katherine. Feeling much better now ☺️
So pleased Carol is ok after a day of mishaps.
Another lovely vlog, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it Shelley 🙂
That fall looked nasty! I'm glad Carol is OK. Stay safe both
Can I just say what a pleasure these videos are. I stumbled across your channel today and I've whiled away a lazy Saturday afternoon/evening watching the first nine episodes of your Isle of Man trip. I love these sort of travelling adventures and, having never been to the IoM before, I've been really interested to see it close up. I love the personal nature of it, from the campervan arrangements, the mealtimes, to the scenery and the stunning drone shots. It really feels like I'm along for the ride! Thanks to both of you for sharing your travels with us and I look forward to seeing the rest of this trip and many more. :)
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. We are glad you like our style of videos and hope you enjoy some of our other trips aswell as the Isle of Man. Thanks for watching, Paul 🙂👍
Sorry to hear about Carol's bad day. Glad however that it was no worse than a shakeup and bit of pain. That's the busiest we have seen a seafront since this little series started. I hope you spoilt her rotten the day after as well. Sometimes it can take twenty four hours or so for the shock of a fall to really make itself known. The day has been very much like it was in your Vlog here in Glawstershire today. That Indian summer is looking less likely by the day.🤔😬
Oh Carol bless you glad you are ok. xx Hope that fisherman didn't stay out all night either? Lovely video as always thank you. x
Peel looks a fantastic place to visit, this is certainly somewhere we could spend a few days.
So many lovely places on the Isle of Man 🙂