ANGRY RESIDENTS LEAVE A NOTE ON MY VAN! | CRAZY BRITISH WEATHER LIVING IN A VAN🌦️ 🚐

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • Hey, whats groovy? ✌️
    The note still makes me chuckle, one for the scrapbook 😂 it's LAMINATED!!
    I loved Weymouth, one of the best places so far on this leg for me. ✌️💛😁 good vibes!
    See ya'll very soon and stay groovy!!
    www.buymeacoff...

Komentáře • 236

  • @philiplee658
    @philiplee658 Před 5 měsíci +20

    We are British we got to moan about something and if we can make someone’s life miserable all the better 😅😅😅

  • @vickithompson473
    @vickithompson473 Před 5 měsíci +6

    The little boy dancing was the cutest thing! Love seeing all these towns you go too.
    I live in the East Midlands, and haven’t been to many of these places.

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      The boy was super cute 🥰
      Aw thanks. Always open to suggestion on places to visit if you have any!

  • @CampingRulesOkay
    @CampingRulesOkay Před 5 měsíci +11

    Great video again, Harley! Keep doing what you're doing, you deserve every bit of support! 👏❤️

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Aw thank you very much! I appreciate that 🌻🌻💛💛

  • @raylooney7070
    @raylooney7070 Před 5 měsíci +5

    What a brave young lady and a fantastic channel. My wife and I really enjoy your reports. Subscribed!

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Aw thank you very much🥰 great to have you both here 💛✌️

  •  Před 5 měsíci +7

    I had a nasty note left on my conversion van when I was legally parked in a space in my employers parking lot. Some people just hate vans.

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Some people really do!!

    • @6581punk
      @6581punk Před 5 měsíci

      It's jealously, my van cost me £20k and it's not even converted yet.

  • @Jackfinn456
    @Jackfinn456 Před 5 měsíci +4

    It’s so annoying when someone puts a notice on the van. You were not blocking the junction or in anyone’s way. Keep doing what you love Harley!

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      It was my first notice, I wonder how many more I can collect on my travels 😂
      Thanks very much, I certainly will 💛✌️

  • @Pinkbubble702
    @Pinkbubble702 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hi there, new to your channel. You ignore those misery guts. Live your best life. BTY, your little travelling home 🏡 is so cute xxx well done for being a free spirit ❤

  • @paulcooper6953
    @paulcooper6953 Před 5 měsíci +4

    I love how that resident went to the trouble of nicely laminating the notice so it stayed waterproof 🤣 This is the first post of yours that i've watched. Couldn't believe it when Weymouth popped up, i live here! haha x

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Hahah I know the lamination is what made me laugh the most!!
      Oh awesome, I loved weymouth!! X

  • @jimbandit1250sa
    @jimbandit1250sa Před 5 měsíci +3

    A very happy smiling camper 🤣☀️👍🏻 free and happy well done to you girl it’s refreshing to see smiles and happiness take care now☺️👌

  • @tazstidson4231
    @tazstidson4231 Před 5 měsíci +6

    .... One up for the dancing kid.... Makes ya smile...
    Hope your Hat reflects the energy you give to these videos...
    Keep the faith and all the good work you do... 💜😁🇬🇧

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Aw thank you Taz 💛 The dancing kid made my day!

  • @FreyaRae1510
    @FreyaRae1510 Před 5 měsíci +14

    Hi Harley it is taxed , insured, mot, and parked legally on the kings roads , they have gone to a lot of trouble and expense to print out a note , Karen / Ken 😅😂🤣

  • @Gerrit-Max
    @Gerrit-Max Před 5 měsíci +4

    Was funny seeing Weymouth through your video.
    I actually live just up the road from Bowleaze Cove, it's roughly 2 miles by car.
    Glad you enjoyed your stay in Weymouth.

  • @cheryllifeat50
    @cheryllifeat50 Před 4 měsíci +1

    We are Scarborough, busking good up here! We love a good cheerful tune or two ❤❤

  • @danijohnson1038
    @danijohnson1038 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Aw I loved seeing the boy and mother dancing out to you singing. That made me smile!

  • @Pootz1000
    @Pootz1000 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Unless there are parking restrictions such as yellow lines, signs saying residents only etc etc then they cannot stop you parking there as long as your vehicle is road legal

  • @lauramacdonald923
    @lauramacdonald923 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Aww you go girl 😊
    what an achievement. To be doing this on your own aswell, power to you!!! 💚💚💚

  • @patriciaburke2401
    @patriciaburke2401 Před 4 měsíci

    It’s wonderful to see you enjoying life and having such a great time! Hope to hear you singing soon. Take care, God bless, & stay happy!

  • @robjansen7879
    @robjansen7879 Před 4 měsíci

    You are amazing
    I enjoy your vlogs
    I'm started busking, a few weeks ago on my alt saxophone
    It was a littlebit hard to start, but all those reactions. I love it
    Hope to see more of you
    Take care of yourself and have fun 👍

  • @user-tk2sc3rz9t
    @user-tk2sc3rz9t Před 5 měsíci +1

    Its alot harder doing vanlife when your a single woman due to safety, however I have a large german shepherd, she is good security, but i still would not park in unsafe areas or secluded car parks. Parked in supermarket car parks and had no issues. I found parking on the road next to parks was the best, so not directly outside peoples properties. I used to only part in an area for one night, never really had problems with the neighbours, but i didnt do vanlife for long and decided to get a caravan on live on a caravan site.. However some people are curtain switchers; busy bodies, and karens in the world, you will always get that sadly. However stay safe and happy travelling x

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      I would love to get a doggy 🐕 when I'm a better position!
      Yeah one night is the general rule and a safe one to stick by!
      Thanks very much 😊 x

  • @philcudworth8491
    @philcudworth8491 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Had that a few times. I've started putting signs in my windows saying only here one night/leaving tomorrow or whatever. It seems to help 👍😊

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Oh really! Maybe I'll just keep putting that sign in the window so people will think they've already been beaten to it 😂

    • @alanhat5252
      @alanhat5252 Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@the_groovy_lifeno, that would be pushing it & you'll get windows or lights broken.
      Just live your life & don't deliberately antagonise people, you'll be fine xx

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      @@alanhat5252 I was only joking 😅

    • @galdessa1
      @galdessa1 Před 5 měsíci

      @@alanhat5252 In Portugal they spray graffiti on the side of vans who stay too long.

  • @Michelle-ub9dg
    @Michelle-ub9dg Před 2 měsíci

    Hi. I just found your channel by chance and so glad I did. Thank you for such a lovely video and enjoyed seeing Weymouth; some lovely views. Don't worry about the note you had on the motorhome; I think there will always be people like that. It was a wide road and you weren't in anyone's way. They actually did not have any right to do that and you were a good distance from the houses. Never mind. Just carry on and I am going to watch some more of your channel. I am thinking of getting a motorhome so this really helped me feel it is the right thing to do. Thank you and take care x

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 2 měsíci

      Hey, so glad you have made it to this groovy little corner of the internet!! Thanks for the lovely comment and encouragment. WOO MOHO LIFE! Let us know what motorhome you go for, good luck, I'm sure you'll love it just as much as me 🥰

  • @deano70md
    @deano70md Před 5 měsíci +2

    R.E.S.P.E.C.T to you Harley .. will be doing what you are doing soon .. Cannot wait to see the beautiful parts of Britain and Europe..
    Ignore the British snobbery and continue on your journey

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      Good luck to you! You'll love it 💛
      Thanks Deano!

  • @Bulldozer2010
    @Bulldozer2010 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I personally dont park near people's homes. Its not illegal tho. Cool vid. Just subscribed.

  • @tommotomlinson3370
    @tommotomlinson3370 Před 5 měsíci +10

    Hilarious how they went to the trouble of printing a sign AND getting it laminated AND waited for you to go out...., absolute gold...😂....
    Really enjoying watching you work your way around the coast, hopefully this weather will perk up .... Good work Harley 👏

    • @felixparr1378
      @felixparr1378 Před 5 měsíci +3

      You've got to love the entitlement of folk!

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +5

      Literally, 😆I hope they were waiting for me to find it then witnessed me cracking up ! Thank you, weather is starting to brighten up, thankfully ☀☀

    • @johncranwell3783
      @johncranwell3783 Před 5 měsíci +1

      A lovely uplifting video so happy to find you here and yes I’ve subscribed🙏 thank you, beautiful soul and safe travels back to West Sussex…

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@johncranwell3783 aw thank you very much!! 💛💛💛

    • @6581punk
      @6581punk Před 5 měsíci +1

      It's worth fitting a camera with motion detection so you can get a video of them. They're almost guaranteed to be old duffers with nothing better to do.

  • @DAZVADER74
    @DAZVADER74 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This FOOOKIN World 🤮 …. Imagine Their Mundane Life’s & just Pity them !
    YOU ARE A BREATH OF FREASH AIR in this STALE OL WORLD & I Take My Hat off 2U … P.Y.T Living it Real Style !!
    I envy You ,, if I had my Youth Again , I’d Do it Your way for sure !
    Stay Safe , Please Stay Happy & Beautiful, & DONT let the Bastards drag you down ! … Shine on 💛x

  • @tazstidson4231
    @tazstidson4231 Před 5 měsíci +4

    ... Batten down ya hatches Bean...
    There be a storm coming...
    Angry residents don't mind over nighters, they just don't want you to stay for a week
    ... Keep it Groovee!! Bean.
    💜😍😁🇬🇧

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +4

      Yeah, my usual rule is not to stay anywhere more than one night but the weather was so crazy I just anchored down ⚓️😂 x

    • @tazstidson4231
      @tazstidson4231 Před 5 měsíci +1

      .. Definitely get that sign framed, that was Awesome.. Lol. 😂

    • @tazstidson4231
      @tazstidson4231 Před 5 měsíci +1

      ... Don't blame you... Noubt wrong with Hunkering down....
      Any Port in a storm... Stay safe Bean. 💜😁🇬🇧

    • @danhadfield6275
      @danhadfield6275 Před 5 měsíci +2

      You gotta understand that a letter on window is like receiving an anonymous threat letter through your letter box its horrible to be on the receiving end and they usually has a misunderstanding of the law I wish we could educate them but I don't know how prejudice and discrimination is how it feels

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@danhadfield6275 it is pretty rude! Their bubble will burst one day 😊

  • @6581punk
    @6581punk Před 5 měsíci +1

    There's a lot of people who are just jealous because others can travel around and enjoy life. Then there's those people who want everyone to stay in a hotel or B&B and get ripped off, so the resent people who are independent.

  • @ballygarran
    @ballygarran Před 5 měsíci

    Your video popped into my feed. I have to admire your confidence soloing & busking. You have a lovely persona as well. Very pretty

  • @BimbleWithBruce
    @BimbleWithBruce Před 5 měsíci +1

    Just found your channel and looks like you're having loads of fun adventures.
    I've watched a few and looking forward to seeing more in the future too (just subscribed too)

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +2

      I'm having a blast!! Aw thank you. I'm glad your enjoying the videos 💛

  • @indiavan7986
    @indiavan7986 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Don't believe all thats said. Camping / Sleeping/ Living call it what you like is not parking. Park leave the van stay overnight somewhere else fine if taxed mot'd etc. The laws changed and sadly each and everyone who pushes their luck spoils it for others. Why for instance does the front row parking at coast exclude MH's Great video & good on you, don,t risk the cam belt, stay away from residential areas, keep playing, enjoy.

    • @alanhat5252
      @alanhat5252 Před 5 měsíci

      front row at coast is because most MHs are tall & block the view for everyone else.

    • @indiavan7986
      @indiavan7986 Před 5 měsíci

      @@alanhat5252 my point is a whole row of vans would be fine. As long as they had no beds in them or a cooker or awning bolted to the side. Then they would be classed as a MH. The point also is no one owns the view. When you pay to park a view is not a condition or terms of parking. However when some people do something that others dislike "likeminded" folk rally against folk and a leve, prejudice enters the equation. Never anything to do with actual law. If you visit somewhere in your vehicle which happens to be a van which also happens to be converted to enable you stay over night why should you be made to park somewhere else? If the vehicle is legal If should have the same right as others. Mainly on a first come basis. However if you park sideways or in 2 bays or you empty contents by the side that prevents others that is not allowed. Sleeping or camping or overnight stays require the permission from the landowner. That is the law. As many have ignored / broken this fact small "armies" now prevent all perceived participants of a said pastime. Acting respectfully doesn't mean doing what others tell you to do just because they don't like it. However knowing what the right thing to do is.

  • @havewheelsprobablywonttravel
    @havewheelsprobablywonttravel Před 5 měsíci +1

    Dipped bourbons... my absolute van treat favourite 🤣 trouble is I can't just eat a couple 🤣🤣

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Haha bourbons are good.. but dangerous 🤣

    • @havewheelsprobablywonttravel
      @havewheelsprobablywonttravel Před 5 měsíci

      Only dangerous until that packet is finished.. then the next packet is dangerouser (no such word) so all must be good 🤣

  • @beachbuddy1012
    @beachbuddy1012 Před 4 měsíci

    I love that you loved my personal sunsets at West Bex- I live at the top of the hill there! And you can definitely park outside our cottage for FREE any time you're passing. Sorry that a Karen or Ken gave you a bad impression of Bridport folk.Also there's loads of free parkups around West Bay and the coast road and Wednes and Saturday market days are good for busking. Come back soon!

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Aw thank you so much!! 😊 and that's so kind of you to offer a place to stay! If you can send me a message of the park ups that would he so hand thank you !!

    • @beachbuddy1012
      @beachbuddy1012 Před 4 měsíci

      B3157 coast rd from Bridport to Weymouth. Half a dozen lay-bys with stunning views or quiet tracks.

  • @Gary-om3ju
    @Gary-om3ju Před 5 měsíci +1

    Just subscribed fancy a change from other campervan channels and yours is refreshing to watch Thanx .

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      That's very nice of you to say!! Thank you 💛

    • @Gary-om3ju
      @Gary-om3ju Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@the_groovy_life welcome I'm in my fifties and enjoy camper channels.

  • @theobotha1009
    @theobotha1009 Před 3 měsíci

    Hi, I do wild camping as well and never go into residential areas as it does irritate people and stopping for more than a night is defo a no go. Doing so gives us motor homers a bad name. People don’t even like motorhomes in your own driveway. Just started watching your channel.

  • @Jean-MarcBordeaux
    @Jean-MarcBordeaux Před 5 měsíci +1

    What your doing is brave would you drive the van to France and to Europe

  • @gigathorburn8531
    @gigathorburn8531 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Fantastic Video as always sunflower 🌻
    Great you have more followers now, I have mentioned you to a few people as I follow your journey.
    Sometimes when you are driving it feels like really being on that journey with you.
    You are amazing 🤩
    Happy you had some great busking days you deserve them.
    As for the note in your van I’m Speechless 😶

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      Hey! Aw thanks 🥰
      I love that! I always have an empty passenger seat so that's a nice thought 💛 🌻

  • @donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854
    @donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854 Před 5 měsíci +2

    If you need a park up near bridport got to eype its a rest area quiet toilets and small cafe sandwich place west bay is expensive to park 15 quid for motorhomes we go after 6 it's free and there is a tap by harbour in front off the cafe near the boats and there is toilets a laminated don't park here only vanlife royalty get them lol 😂 if the weather is good get yourself down to charmouth for a beach day fossil hunt great vid all the best donny x

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you for the tips! I'll make sure to pin those for future reference 😊Is there anywhere you haven't been donnt haha? I do feel pretty smug to get a laminated notice 😂 ooo okay, I'll add charmouth to the list too! Thanks Donny x

    • @donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854
      @donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854 Před 5 měsíci

      @@the_groovy_life I no dorset better than where I live in kent lol 😂 x

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      @donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854 Haha! Well I return I'll be sure to hit you up first 😂

  • @dianecollins9966
    @dianecollins9966 Před 5 měsíci +1

    First time seeing you.. Would like to see the inside of the van

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Hey! There's a quick video on my shorts or a full renovation playlist 😊

    • @alanhat5252
      @alanhat5252 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@the_groovy_lifethank you 😊

  • @SouthernSoftie
    @SouthernSoftie Před 3 měsíci

    Can I ask where in West Sussex you get the work done on your van. I need someone that knows their way around Talbot’s

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I've been to Scott's Autos Angmering. Been good so far 😊

  • @lindacrozier9328
    @lindacrozier9328 Před 5 měsíci

    First time seeing your post. Well done and very brave. I am about to go full time van living so seeing you making it work has inspired me. Have subscribed.

  • @annedmondson53
    @annedmondson53 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hi I have just found your channel. Enjoyed it, Carry on with your lifestyle 🎉❤xx

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      Aw thank you! Glad to have you on the journey 💛

  • @amazinggrace90
    @amazinggrace90 Před 5 měsíci

    It was LAMINATED 😂😂😂😂 very sad...keep trucking and ignore the haters you did nothing wrong ❤

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      😂😂😂 LAMINATED!! .
      Thanks guys, I will do 💛✌️

  • @cjmackie007
    @cjmackie007 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Definately moaners, but you're always going to upset residents parking with houses overlooking. Try and find somewhere more remote with no houses. I like to wild camp but wouldn't have parked there near those houses.

  • @therealnorthmedia
    @therealnorthmedia Před 5 měsíci +1

    How's life in a van hope it's treating you well im toying with the idea myself keep going girl ❤

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +2

      It's the best choice I've ever made 💛 thank you!

    • @therealnorthmedia
      @therealnorthmedia Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@the_groovy_life I enjoyed your video I'm a slight different content creator lol but you will definitely get there your a sweet girl hope to see more

  • @lindawest165
    @lindawest165 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Just found your channel love it they cant stop you parking their so unfair to put note on they just jealous of you hun 😊

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Hey! Nice to have you here 💛 haha I'm parked legally!

  • @Jones-xx2gc
    @Jones-xx2gc Před 4 měsíci

    There's always one. Just carry on.

  • @loz1317
    @loz1317 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Theres a guy who parks his traffic van outside my nxt door neighbours house when he finishes work. She doesn't know him i think the people who live at the bottom of the road know him because he arrives in his car in the morning parks it near their house then gets in the van and goes to work. Its not illegal to park his van up even though he doesn't live on our street !😂 cheeky sod its a public highway and he's not blocking a driveway, so don't worry about that note.

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thats funny! What harm is he doing.. he's got to park it somewhere? In my case I think It's because they don't want people living in their street for free haha. If i'd been there a week, i'd be like okay cool fair enough, I am taking the mick 😂 But your right still wouldn't be illegal!

  • @wendy8026
    @wendy8026 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I live very near Weymouth, always there, shame I missed you, sorry about the angry resident, there is always one lol

  • @casamorag
    @casamorag Před 5 měsíci +1

    Where you parked was not illegal you pay Road tax, just subscribed,do you’re thing and have fun, would love to hear you perform

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Aw thank you 🥰🥰 hoping to get some originals out soon !

    • @tomvalentine4928
      @tomvalentine4928 Před 5 měsíci

      As someone else has said, parking is not covered by the same law as overnight sleeping. Simply having paid you road tax does not entitle you to sleep in any place you can legally park up. Even laybys with sleeping lorry drivers may be out of bounds for motorhome people wanting a cheap overnight stay. Edit: after doing some more reading I'm not even sure that all those sleeping lorry drivers you see parked up in laybys are on the right side of the law. probably just too much hassle to enforce the legislation.

  • @philsagar2373
    @philsagar2373 Před 5 měsíci +1

    great video Harley, lovely to catch up with your adventures, so are you living in the van all the time now ? looks like a great journey your having. x

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you 🥰 yes coming up to a year now living in the van x

  • @billdrain5170
    @billdrain5170 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Hilarious you are taxed n insured. Think you should keep it and put it on your windscreen when you park somewhere similar. Then when the neighbours see it they will leave you alone lol😂

  • @Livewellwithtia
    @Livewellwithtia Před 5 měsíci

    I bought a tiny trailer once and one of my neighbours complained the first day it was parked there the council came and covered it in stickers and it damaged all my paint work 🤦🏻‍♀️ I had no plan to leave it there it was just until I got storage within a few days. It was causing no obstruction whatsoever it was outside my home. That just taught me British people will just be British 😂
    Great video just subscribed cxx

    • @davidezekiel1163
      @davidezekiel1163 Před 5 měsíci +1

      No they are just nosey sad bastards with a miserable life.. They can FO

  • @smitbar11
    @smitbar11 Před 5 měsíci

    I sometimes stealth camp or "vamp" in my non converted Combo van. No windows or any clue I'm in it! I have learned to park near other vehicles off the main roads and to enter and leave the van discreetly. Police etc must pass and think it's somebody's work van. I have parked on country lanes in the past. Police have rudely awoken me twice, at 2am in the middle of friggin nowhere! Ignore the clowns is my advice!

  • @susanharvey4235
    @susanharvey4235 Před 4 měsíci

    😂i live near Bridport and i drove past you 2 mornings following, thought ooh people won't like that!! Your video just came up and hubby said he saw you busking too (works in Waitrose) strange.

  • @RustedPistons
    @RustedPistons Před 5 měsíci +1

    They even went to the trouble to laminate it for you😂

  • @FreedomRoads
    @FreedomRoads Před 3 měsíci

    Great videos... just discovered your channel. Do you drink the 'Spotless Water' after filling up, or is it just for washing, etc.? Their site says not for drinking. Stay groovy! 😀👍💧

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hey, thank you!! 😊💛 no I don't drink it, but in these old vans I wouldn't anyway as the water tanks are so old. Washing up and showers perfect! I'd be interested to find out if you could drink it through a filtering system 🤔

    • @FreedomRoads
      @FreedomRoads Před 3 měsíci

      @@the_groovy_life Oh yes, I can see that the age / condition of the van's water tank would be an issue. Back to the bottled water for drinking, then. Looking forward to more episodes... your fun and happy outlook always uplifting! 👍😀

  • @shiskinegreenkeeper2782
    @shiskinegreenkeeper2782 Před 5 měsíci

    Come to Isle of Arran..........

  • @fatbloketravels
    @fatbloketravels Před 5 měsíci +1

    Were you busking in Lymington last Saturday?

  • @guitargirl7452
    @guitargirl7452 Před 5 měsíci

    Well done on the subs chick 👏👏👏 You deserve the love and happiness. You give out so much too 💕xxx

  • @pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN
    @pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN Před 5 měsíci

    That was some crazy rain but at least you got some busking done Harley 👍

  • @goingmouch3753
    @goingmouch3753 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Diesel heater…there’s some really good FB groups that can help…just tell the forum the. Error code and your get advice

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      oh, that's awesome thanks for the tip! I managed to suss it in the end 🙏

    • @goingmouch3753
      @goingmouch3753 Před 5 měsíci

      @@the_groovy_life when you join the group, there’s a magnifying glass of top right search function. If you type in an error code in there, you can see all of the past post.

  • @mistyeyes6710
    @mistyeyes6710 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The only obstruction was stopping the lady looking out her window to be noisy, 😂 Keep smiling girl ❤🌹 & you do you 🤩

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      Haha, probably the most excitment they've had in a while. Bet they got a right buzz 😂
      Thanks very much 💛💛💛

  • @waynehaylett6662
    @waynehaylett6662 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Have you gone over on time or millage on belt

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I think so!

    • @alanhat5252
      @alanhat5252 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@the_groovy_life​ some engines it costs a whole engine, some do little or no damage, don't risk it!

  • @lizhayward2503
    @lizhayward2503 Před 5 měsíci

    Love what you're doing. I was in the same ish areas last week......oh the weather on the Wed/Thurs before Easter was definitely biblical! Glad you managed to get out on the Saturday, the weather was cracking 🌞.
    I generally only spend one night in one spot, arrive after dark if possible and try to park at the side of a house if in a residential area. Keep doing what you're doing ☺️☺️ We only live once x

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Oh it was mad weather wasn't it!! My general rule of thumb is to only stay one night anywhere. But this was an expecting because I didnt really want to drive in those condition mainly. It seemed like such a quiet road and I wasn't taking up a parking space for anyone living there 🤷 I really didn't expect a notice! Haha
      Thanks very much! We certainly do, we got to make the most of it ✌️

    • @lizhayward2503
      @lizhayward2503 Před 5 měsíci

      @@the_groovy_life Horizontal hail on the A35 was quite the steering workout! 🤣

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      @lizhayward2503 haha pump those arms 💪

  • @AnIdiotOutdoors
    @AnIdiotOutdoors Před 5 měsíci +1

    It's a shame you didn't have a dash cam running so you could see who put the note on your screen. You have as much right to be parked on that public road as any other law abiding motorist. Idiots. Great video as usual. Lovely uplifting channel 😊

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Haha I know!! I usually have cctv running but my inverters broke! Would have been funny to catch them in the act 😂
      Thanks so much!!

    • @Defender200tdi
      @Defender200tdi Před 5 měsíci

      I use Blink cameras they run of usb and batteries but you need WiFi

  • @johnf4883
    @johnf4883 Před 5 měsíci

    Enjoyable video Harley, shame about the note, the good thing when upset the neighbours you can always move on. Perhaps the guy from costa coffee lives there 😊

  • @matthewvaughan6327
    @matthewvaughan6327 Před 5 měsíci

    Lol, they even went to the trouble of laminating the note.
    I can’t see how anyone can be mean to you, you’re so cute.

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      The lamination made me giggle the most😂 would have taken less effort just to talk to me! aww thank you 🥰

  • @ros9673
    @ros9673 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I envy you🎉

  • @CampervanTales
    @CampervanTales Před 5 měsíci +1

    New subscribers here. NIMBY's are everywhere sadly. Great video.

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      Hey!! Thanks for subscribing 😊
      What's a NIMBY? Lol

    • @CampervanTales
      @CampervanTales Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@the_groovy_life it means Not In My Back Yard

  • @rvrebel2209
    @rvrebel2209 Před 5 měsíci

    Hi. Q. What amp do you use please. Q. Not sure what toilet system you have , but where do you empty it , as I have often been told off that it is a chemical toilet. Tip. Try not to park in front of or eye view of people’s houses
    You are great. Wish You Well.

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      I use the Harley Benton Street Box 😊
      I dont use chemicals but I've never really understood why thats a big deal as people put bleach and cleaning products down the toilet.. is that not the same thing? 🤔 I might be wrong!
      I use public toilets to empty, plenty around.
      Thank you very much!

  • @michaelbbb2271
    @michaelbbb2271 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Be careful and Rezpect

  • @grahamcook9289
    @grahamcook9289 Před 5 měsíci +2

    You were doing nothing illegal where you were parked. You find small minded petty people everywhere.

  • @grahamcook9289
    @grahamcook9289 Před 5 měsíci

    You've gotta show us how you make poached eggs!

  • @johncranwell3783
    @johncranwell3783 Před 5 měsíci

    Ha ha ha ha, you can bet your bottom dollar the curtains were twitching when you found that note!
    But also, also a lot of retirees by the looks of the bungalows ….. I’m definitely not saying all of the same, but some older generation do struggle with people parking within eyesight of their properties, particularly a camper, which is a topical issue for many.
    I remember I was working for a client who was around 80, and his front garden was about 50 foot long to the road and someone came and parked outside his house and there was plenty of room for everyone to get in and out. No problem. … but my client went flying out there in a range to move that person just laughable…..

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      Haha oh I bet they were! I hope they saw how much it made my day 😂
      Thats wild, some peoles reactions to things are mind blowing 🤯 they own the house not the street!

  • @liveevil6386
    @liveevil6386 Před 5 měsíci

    Desperado. Interesting choice

  • @amogrows
    @amogrows Před 5 měsíci

    Wondered where this video was going, then I saw a bourbon being dunked and suddenly it didn't matter. Apart from being a bit close to the junction, I see nothing wrong with parking there. I love that someone went through the trouble of printing and laminating a sign but was far too busy to approach you like a normal person and have a human conversation. I'd have stayed another 2 nights and left the sign where it was, as though I hadn't seen it. They could have been more pleasant with their objection. But I guess, you're on your own so probably best to react as you see fit; laugh it off and move along. "W⚓S!"

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Haha bourbons are superior 😂
      If I thought for a second I was holding up traffic and causing an obstruction I would have moved in a heartbeat 😊 totally, I would have stayed another night if I wasn't already planning on leaving, if they'd just been a little more patient they could have saved on paper!!

  • @richardgiles2484
    @richardgiles2484 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Some people really need to get a life 😢 what harm are you doing to anyone. Personally I'd have no problem parking in front of my house as long as they are respectful and don't leave any rubbish 😂

  • @andywright3450
    @andywright3450 Před 5 měsíci

    Hi harley great content cu next video x

  • @kellymelrose8527
    @kellymelrose8527 Před 5 měsíci +2

    id stay there again just to annoy them...didn't even have the guts to speak to you in person..some people are just pathetic

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      I did wonder that myself, I'm sure they would have seen I'm just a girl on my own. Maybe I look scarier than I think 😂💪

  • @juliehilton1701
    @juliehilton1701 Před 5 měsíci

    I’m not sure what the difference is between van lifers and gypsie/travellers? Gypsies have suffered discrimination for ever, they are moved on by the local authorities constantly their life is made very difficult by everyone. Why would people treat van lifers any different? You aren’t paying local council taxes either but are happy to use the services which is the argument used against gypsy travellers. It’s quite understandable people get upset when you camp outside their front window in my opinion, I wouldn’t want to look out on a van.

  • @nealeburgess6756
    @nealeburgess6756 Před 5 měsíci

    So, the important question is...... Should you dip a bourbon biscuit?? Best wishes from a new subscriber.

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      Hahah absolutely!! 😂
      Hey and thanks for subscribing 💛

  • @goingmouch3753
    @goingmouch3753 Před 5 měsíci

    12:20 what app is that please? Thanks

  • @aileenl7227
    @aileenl7227 Před 5 měsíci +26

    Try not to Park near peoples 🏡. Especizlly for 2 nights 🤦‍♀️ Remember they have safety concerns too and what you doing is illegal. We park in remote areas, park ups, wooded areas even supermarkets and sometimes an actual caravan park. Even though the laws are more relaxed here we don't want to p off the locals and we always spend money in the community we park up in as a thankyou.

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +14

      Hey, I don't feel I was close to any houses. Not even on the same side of the road as me. Parking in car parks is probably more of a saftey risk 😊 Obviously with more of a choice on parking areas I'd rather be somewhere more secluded but thats not always the case. If they had just knocked and explained I would have been polite and asked if they knew of anywhere else I could park and happily moved on. Putting money into the community is always a good idea, I love going to cafes and small run shops 💛💛

    • @Defender200tdi
      @Defender200tdi Před 5 měsíci +17

      How is parking on the road illegal if there are other vehicles parked there? They were probably annoyed because they usually park there.

    • @shanehumberstone5262
      @shanehumberstone5262 Před 5 měsíci +11

      Parking on the road if your vehicle is legit,it certainly is not illegal

    • @versatec1
      @versatec1 Před 5 měsíci +9

      @@the_groovy_lifeTake no notice ...I’ve lived on the road a fair while ...people hate that we live relatively free and they are trapped deep in the tyrannical rigged system...it triggers them...I’ve had a few notes like that with more colourful expletives! 😮😂

    • @lloydwiltshire8302
      @lloydwiltshire8302 Před 5 měsíci +11

      Total nonsense. If your vehicle is taxed and insured and there are no parking restrictions ie signs or lines then park where and when you want. Otherwise if you are considerate as far as no noise you could be a neighbour with a new van. Who could know different.

  • @michaelbbb2271
    @michaelbbb2271 Před 5 měsíci +1

    People always love to moan be safe zzz

  • @bromptinowner763
    @bromptinowner763 Před 5 měsíci

    If folks could just wait till tomorrow you'll most probably be gone next day, they have to do it don't they

  • @deirdreoriordan9042
    @deirdreoriordan9042 Před 3 měsíci

    Parked in a residential road, in front of homes

  • @TenerifeRambler
    @TenerifeRambler Před 5 měsíci

    Just ignore the curtain twitchers. Youˋre not doing anything wrong as long as youˋre not breaking any parking restrictions.

  • @danhadfield6275
    @danhadfield6275 Před 5 měsíci

    Lol look at my coment on last vidio pretty sure i was having a note on my window kinda day gotta love em never mind the fallen who died for our so called free country

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      Haha! It's madness. I'm they are the types so have lots printed off already JUST IN CASE!! 😂😂

  • @deborahfoss904
    @deborahfoss904 Před 4 měsíci

    You are close to a junction so there is the obstruction. Perhaps you need to re-read what you should have learned as a learner driver. If you are prepared to ignore the rules then perhaps you have a few more lessons to learn.

  • @billienomates1606
    @billienomates1606 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Some sad person with no life, at least parking there gave them something to live for for a few minutes ha ha ha.

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      Haha totally while they probably watched and waiting through twitching blinds 😂

  • @radicalcartoons2766
    @radicalcartoons2766 Před 5 měsíci

    Cowards. If it had been an actual Neighbourhood Watch group, they would've put their name. You had no hassle from police or local council while you were there, so you were clearly ok. Good luck to you.

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci

      It was very secret squirrel of them 🐿 😂
      Thank you!!

  • @racebanning6390
    @racebanning6390 Před 5 měsíci

    💙💙🙏🙏🤙🤙

  • @waynehaylett6662
    @waynehaylett6662 Před 5 měsíci

    I think you should of stayed at least one more night out of respect to us all😊

  • @iiRodeoclownii
    @iiRodeoclownii Před 5 měsíci +2

    i'm sorry, but common sense tells you not to park there. but i guess its not so common anymore :(

    • @sandyb1464
      @sandyb1464 Před 4 měsíci +1

      What's the big deal...many people have to resort to vanlife during these difficult times ..

  • @lindabroadfoot2963
    @lindabroadfoot2963 Před 5 měsíci +4

    You definitely were close to houses. I can understand why the residents were annoyed. It would freak me out if someone in a mobile home parked up opposite me as who knows who is inside. Residential areas are not the place for vanlife

    • @susanwoods174
      @susanwoods174 Před 5 měsíci +4

      U don't know who's living next-door, u might not like them aswell, but they won't move on after a couple of days. Also if they were so concerned they could have knocked on, had a chat and seen she was not an axe murderer!!

    • @alanhat5252
      @alanhat5252 Před 5 měsíci

      Oh dear Linda, you've been caught by the propaganda.
      Did you know the Daily Mail was the last British newspaper openly supporting adolf Hitler? They only subsided when they lost a _lot_ of readers, they still support the principles now.

  • @slider3215
    @slider3215 Před 5 měsíci

    I know who made and left that sign..Karen.

  • @martprice7726
    @martprice7726 Před 5 měsíci

    Shame we can’t hear you sing. Parking in urban areas is really the best place parking in remote places in the country is dangerous. Also offends local people and farmers. It’s obvious that vans have parked there before that person has put that note on other vehicles just a miserable person but I was best to move and keep the peace.

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I might put some originals out soon! There's a few bits here and there of me singing in some videos.
      I did think they probably have a back stock of notices 😂 yeah best to always keep the peace!

  • @grahamcook9289
    @grahamcook9289 Před 5 měsíci

    How does somebody as young as you afford to buy a motorhome and finance yourself?

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I was lucky enough to get some early inheritance and bought the motorhome. Renovated it after selling my microcamper and I busk for a living so barely finance anything 😂 but I'm living the dream nonetheless 💛

    • @grahamcook9289
      @grahamcook9289 Před 5 měsíci

      @@the_groovy_life But what are you going to do when you get old? Perhaps you would have been better off if you had used the inheritance as a deposit for a house that you bought with a mortgage and financed with conventional employment and a lodger or two? And you are hardly living the dream in the UK in winter. Having made your choice you should really live the dream and travel around Europe making the most of Schengen 90/180 limit. Winter on the Med. The Algarve and Costa del Sol come to mind, but I can recommend Sardinia. And summer in Scandinavia. It's a vast, varied amazing place in summer.

    • @the_groovy_life
      @the_groovy_life  Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@grahamcook9289 the inheritance was only enough to buy the van. I'm living MY dream. I don't want a house at this moment of my life, not sure I ever will and if I did, I wouldn't be able to afford a mortgage... The van is warmer than any house I've lived in, haha I have heating 😊 I can't wait to get abroad in the van, we all start somewhere!

    • @alanhat5252
      @alanhat5252 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@grahamcook9289Schengen, yes, one of the never-ending #BrexitBenefits 😢

    • @grahamcook9289
      @grahamcook9289 Před 5 měsíci

      @@alanhat5252 For fultime van lifers it is less than ideal, but it just means you have to get creative. Spend time in non-Schengen countries such as: Morocco, Turkey, Bosnia, Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Moldova, North Cyprus, Georgia. And perhaps at some future point Kaliningrad, Russia, Belarus and Ukraine?

  • @loriking3319
    @loriking3319 Před 5 měsíci

    Dang Karen's or so called crazy lifers

  • @MrPlasma01
    @MrPlasma01 Před 4 měsíci

    at 4=51 what do you mean you dont think you are causing a nusiance there , why what are you doing and if you mean by parking leagley on the road like all other people do then you are not and if anybody complains tell them to F. O. and park outside their house.