CANDID CHAT! 3 YEARS of TRUCK CAMPER LIFE as a CONTENT CREATOR + Update
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- After a little update, I speak to you candidly about my nearly 3 years living in my truck camper as a content creator. Discussing topics like my financial state and burnout. Is this lifestyle going to continue to work for me?
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Hello, Catherine. As an electric wheelchair user, I am one of those folk who hike vicariously as I watch your channel. Thanks so much.
I am disabled also. Keep up your spirit and your work. We do enjoy tagging along every Sunday!
Thank you for being family friendly. I do not watch the channels with women who film themselves in skimpy attire and bikinis. It's so obvious that they are just providing click bait. Stay strong! I am fulltime newbie with two dogs and a puppy. It is hard being solo. So many channels have a man to do a lot of the heavy lifting, setting up the rig, driving the tow vehicle, and even cooking. It's easy to get jealous of that. Working your channel is another task you do alone. You work double! There are more of us ladies out here doing it alone too. You are an inspiration. Thank you so much.
Yes, I think "couple channels" also have the advantage of splitting the work of filming and editing. Thank you Luann! It's awesome you are out there doing it. ❤️
Women want to be equal to men. So there's your chance ladies out their complainng
I like your channel because you do not have episode titles that tease some crisis or provocative content. No clickbait. Thank you for that. Don’t worry about taking on sponsors, that’s part of the system.
A great heart to heart talk, Catherine. The advertising doesn't bother me one bit. You're doing a great job being yourself and your channel is bound to continue growing. You won't have the dental issues every year, either, and hopefully not as many truck repairs.
Catherine, remember the tree that grows slowly, grows bigger and stronger. Keep doing what you’re doing and we’ll keep watching.
Good morning Catherine, first I want to say I have found no one out here that can put together a video like you can, bar none. Matching your music to your scenery is uncanny. What I want to pass on to you if it hasn't been been already done is a solution to your rodent problem. The product designed by the agricultural community is marketed under the name of Fresh Cab, it's a all natural product. I have used it for years now, I live in a rural setting . Home, garage, workshop you name it. I keep the small bags located throughout my 5th wheel, in my engine compartment of my truck. We even keep it in our waterfowl hunting system. Google it fantastic product made in Missouri USA. Your work is is great never give up, be safe out there.
Thanks so much for the tip Dennis! I appreciate it.
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures any farm related store, Lowes, Menards, whatever home improvement you have in your travels should have it otherwise go online.🙏
Your caliber of content outshines all of the other creators in this subject manner. I love doing outdoor photography and really love your work ❤ because you have captured the wonder and curiosity of John Muir and the talent of Ansel Adams....
That's a big compliment and great company to be in. Thank you!
That is a big complement. And true. Well said.
You should do what you need to do for your business. If you need sponsors to help ends meet then so be it. I will watch the portion of your content with sponsorship and I will support the sponsorships that provide products that I think are good for me. Continue bringing the content we enjoy. Good luck and hard work you will succeed.
Hi Catherine. It's a pleasure to see you each week. You are part of my Sunday morning coffee regime that I've come to enjoy. Safe journeys. Thankyou
As a financial advisor for 50+ years, I know your reaching breakeven in 3 years is great. Your talent is a big part of that. Keep up the good work.
Hi Cat, I'm a huge fan. I love the way you bring the beauty of the natural world, the places you visit, to our homes. It a great way to start my Sunday and inspires me so much. Early on, I was rooting for you and hoping your channel would grow so the lifestyle would be viable for you and prove that it can be for anyone else who has the same dream. I was really happy that you took on a sponsor. AG seems to be a sponsor on every channel I watch! I also noticed you started asking people to subscribe and I was like yes, because you need to do that. We all want to see you succeed because we are enjoying the content. It's free for us, but costly for you to produce and share. The advertising and affiliated links are critical. So, congratulations on your success. I think you have many more years and a lot more content to share and I cannot wait for the day when you do upgrade your rig because your hard work will pay off.😀
Good Morning Catherine--I am so grateful that you are able to live the RV camper life, not only for your own sake, but also so that you can share your wonderful adventures with all of us. You are doing amazingly well and are riding the ups and downs of life as best you can while enjoying the beautiful parks of America, meeting new people, and making new friends and connections. Take care and happy trails! Jenny
Hello Catherine,
You put your thoughts in a meaningful way for what it really is like with life out there in the everyday situations.
Sunday mornings at 6 am is my time for coffee and Catherine’s video. And I do live that moment on the trail with you.
Looking forward to the next one. See ya next time. 😎☕️
I was section hiking the AT in 2018. I left a shelter and headed back to my car. When I reached the car and opened my pack to get out a snack a mouse jumped out and ran away. I had hiked about 8 miles with a mouse in my pack and didn't know it! LOL
😂😂😂😂
Have found full timers like yourself, and the RV/camping folks to be as you described Pat and husband. Just warm, loving, kind, helpful people. Thank you for sharing!👍👍
Coffee with Cat. I love your channel and your content, your beautiful and peaceful videos, along with all the hard work it takes to put them out there, is the reason I will never leave you channel. You do amazing, absolutely amazing work, I can’t wait for each video every Sunday, you gotta lifelong fan here
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures shouldn’t you be taking the day off, and enjoying a Sunday?
Catherine, you do a great job. Supporting products you believe in is helpful to others who camp and RV. Thank you.
Cat, that was a great chat video! My enjoyment of your video stems from the fact that I am at an age now where I am not as nimble as I once was. I can still get around, but know that I can't get out into the back country as you do to capture those beautiful photos and videos. You are a pure joy to watch and listen to every week. God bless you and keep you safe on your journey.
Thank you Catherine for your wonderful 3 yrs on the road bringing all of us the natural beauty of the earth. Fantastic job!!! 🙋🏼♀️❤️
I've never been one to follow the crowd. So I support your decision to keep your channel classy and about your life and Nature. Something are more important.
Life is a journey with many detours, rest stops, steep climbs, and sharp curves Cathy. Thank you for your hard work. God bless.
Catherine, thank you for the honest talk. I feel there is no reason whatever for you to feel the need to apologize for having sponsors. You content is beautiful. You have made my bucket list quite a bit longer. Be well and enjoy your travels.
Good morning and congrats on your 3rd year anniversary! Keep up the good work and thank you for what you do! We believe in you and the direction you are traveling! Have a great week. Be safe, be well!
Thank you so much!
Good morning, I enjoy your videos, I know you work hard on this, and I appreciate your family friendly content, I also know this, I have owned 3 season motor homes and 4 season fifth wheels campers, here's what I know, if they aren't plugged in they all freeze at some point, most will freeze at zero, then the cost off set between a 3 and 4 season weren't ever worth my money, I traveled and worked out of mine, with a wife and infant child, so I was very careful of how things worked and how I spent money. You are doing a great job, I like watching you cook at camp on trails or in your camper.
You give inspiration to many. Your living the dream.
Loved the video. It motivated me to pop on over to Patreon and becoming a $1 a month supporter. I travel full time myself and enjoy the same lifestyle, and I'm 70 yrs old and living on social security so being able to become a supporter at just $1 a month is appreciated because if it was more, I wouldn't be able to afford it, so thank you very much for having that option available to us on fixed low incomes.
Thank you so much David. Every bit helps. I appreciate it.
Thank you Catherine! You are a blessing and inspiration to me BIG time!! I love that you're quality driven and take immense pride in your work and business! You should be very proud of yourself! Bravo Catherine! I raise my glass, I mean coffee cup in celebrating your 3 year anniversary! Stay strong, safe and have a wonderful week!
Thank you so much Karen!
Good morning Catherine, your authenticity is priceless. Thank you for putting out your content each week. I love going on an adventure with you. Your are an amazing woman. I enjoy my morning ritual width you over coffee. Happy trails, be safe and healthy❤️
Thank you Kat and remember you always get what you give and times may be tough now but they are for everybody no matter what they're doing and I agree things are as they should be love the videos and we'll be here for a long time 😊😉👍💪🐝
Thank you so much 🙏🙏
Your work and content is highly professional, so beautifully done. You are a pro at capturing the beauty at all these wonderful places you travel to. You definitely can tell a lot of thoughtful hard work goes into the final content you provide and share with the world. I don't mind the sponsors that you carefully choose and include. It gives good ideas of products that someone may not of heard of and are interested in. I love your channel. I think you're amazing both on a personal and professional level. You are a classy lady. Keep on keeping on. I'm happy you are living the life you love and are blessed to see just wonderful beauty in this world. But mostly because you are able to capture it so wonderfully and share with us. Thank you so much ❤️
I appreciate the kind feedback Candy. Thank you so much!
I'm an able-bodied 71 yr. old woman who has camped all her life. I've been toying with letting my apt. go and putting my stuff in storage to travel the country in my teardrop for a year. Every Sunday I watch you inspire me to do it. It's been my lifelong dream.
Catherine, I love your channel and all the beautiful places you go that I would otherwise not get to see. You shouldn’t stress over accepting sponsorships, especially when you only accept products you use and enjoy yourself. I actually like learning about new products. You do what you need to in order to keep bringing us your wonderful videos.
I for one am supportive of sponsorships if that keeps you providing this content. I appreciate the encouragement to get out there. You were one of the first ones I watched when considering this lifestyle! I hope that more of your faithful viewers will consider supporting on Patreon or however they can. Content like this is hard to find.
And that's why I love you, you've never exploited your beauty or feminine side, you are so talented and easy to listen to, God bless you.....
You are making very wise, intelligent decisions. I can't imagine anyone not understanding how expensive it is to do the wonderful work you do, with sharing your journey & experiences with all of us. Know that most of us appreciate your hard work, along with your honesty & humility. Don't change, as you are doing a fantastic job. Enjoy life as you are. Thank you for being you. ♥
Catherine, your channel is one of the best things to start of my week and I look forward to waking up Sunday and see where you are taking us. Yes, there are other channels that manipulate to attract viewers, but you retain your beauty and class and make this about the beauty of the wilderness. Please know that you have become an important part in making great content that we all appreciate.
Catherine, I love that you are still living your best authentic life. And a Day Off is so important- good on you. I was actually happy to see that you are accepting ad revenue- that means you’ll at least have a fighting chance to continue you nomadic life. I personally appreciate your thoughtfulness in bringing content to this channel. You Inspire me! Stay safe
Thank you Loran! ❤️
Love your video's. Regular gas in the Netherlands is now 2 Euro / liter , that is about 9 Euro / Gallon. All over the world it will become more expensive because of the war in Oekraine. We just have to drive a little less the coming months I guess, :(
We love your channel and look forward to it and you each week. We’re just entering our 80’s and are still traveling and love seeing places we’ve not been but are now on our list because of you. We don’t hike any longer so the last few years we’ve used our lectric bike’s.
We still have lots too see so keep those videos coming and hope to seeing you on the road.
Chuck and Nita
Good for you on making your work part a time-bounded adventure. Your camping videos are so pretty. I'm glad to hear you are going to continue. I suspect that once covid fades, a lot of people will ditch their rv's and so the used ones will become more affordable. Hang in there!
Lynette, fingers crossed for that prediction... :)
I have 3 sisters and 2 brothers!!! I’m very close with my family, especially my sisters. They are my best friends💝. Family forever❣️.
Thank you for the "fireside chat". Although I enjoy your adventure content it is good to get an honest view into how you make all that good content while living life. It is obvious that you are an honest and sincere person who cares about others. Please stay true to yourself and don't be influenced by outside interests to change.
Safe travels Cat.
Thank you so much Ken! ❤️
I appreciate all the videos you’ve been sharing, I’ve been getting to see through your eyes the beauty of earth, that I know I’ll never get to see you in person. So again appreciate everything you share,
So very well said my friend. There’s always going to be tough times and sacrifices when starting to live on the road, but it cannot be done without taking the leap of faith and going for it. As you said you would of always regretted not going for it....cheers
I appreciated your honest chat, just came along for your journey, PS I really understand anxiety about these kinds of decisions, I deal with Aspergers Syndrome and YT is my creative escape from it, God bless, we enjoy the family friendly content, we only share that kind of content
Thanks for sharing some of your behind-the-scenes as a content creator. I've been following you (under a different account) since you were at around 4000 subs. I love that you went into this with a very clear mission, sharing the beauty of this world, and it was fun to watch you blow up after announcing you were going to live and travel in a truck camper. Good for you going with sponsorships you believe in. Creators need all kinds of streams of income to stay afloat. I don't know why people assume CZcamsrs are all rich and raking it in-that is so far from the truth for most of us barely scraping together a few hundred bucks of ad revenue per month. I love that you adventure mostly in the west, that's my favorite part of the country too. Do what you need to do to keep the content coming, I love your work. I even gave you a shoutout in my first video on my new channel, because you've truly been such an inspiration. Thank you for living your dream, Catherine. It makes me want to live mine... :)
Be true to yourself Cat, that's why we love you. If others don't...good luck to them...happy travels & keep those beautiful videos coming...cheers & safe travels, from one of your Canadian fans.
Dear Cat 😃😘🍀👍, what an emotional video and message. Wow 🤩 thank you. 68.900 subscribers are like a full of people football arena 🏟 your favourite sports watching 😂😘 Nicole and my are two spectators and say ‘heeeeeeelloooo Cat’ we appreciate every game, every show. Thanks so much 😘 in that difficult hard time for us in europe. This let us keep smiling 🙂🎈🌷
You go Catherine!! Love the content.
I’m sure I can speak for most of your subs that you are a part of “the beauty of this world”. We watch to see you, hear your stories and be part of your journey.
We live vicariously through you. I miss the road trips of my childhood and early 20’s. You give us an outlet for our wanderlust.
Love that your videos take me away from the news. Camping in the cold? Nah, you are fine going where the weather suits your clothes. Love your music and nature shots. And well everything. You are a beautiful human being!
Catherine, you deserve financial compensation and quality of life for your content. You have a lot of integrity and we believe you should take income (yes, from sponsors !) to pay for your health care, vehicle, camera equipment, fuel, etc, etc. Life costs money. Ignore the haters, they can make their choices and move along. You're not holding a gun to our head to buy anything, heck we can skip over it with a swipe of the thumb ! Just keep your terrific content coming, we totally enjoy it. Give yourself permission to take time off too. You're terrific girl !!
I'm glad you haven't resorted to T&A click bait videos, I ignore those channels.
Rather than having viewers provide a financial support, if sponsors are willing to help, all the better. I really don't think anyone should have a problem with the way you support your lifestyle, it's really clean and not in any way obnoxious. Go for it.
Thank you!
Go with your heart. You made the right decision even though it’s hard at times. Very few people have the courage to make major changes in their lives because they are scared. You did it anyways and for that you should be commended. Love hearing your cheery voice each week. Take care.
Don't worry,be happy.
You are a freebird,
So fly😊
I love all your videos. I make sure I watch every week !
Dreams create and build success. I share your vision on capturing natures beauty and sharing it with those who will never get to enjoy what we see. I envy your freedom to travel where I can’t go. My dream is pursue adventure from here in southwestern Colorado as RV living isn’t an option. Shooting and editing video is a lot of work and you need to balance to maintain your creative edge. I wanted you to know that I understand so keep going to pursue your dream. Maybe we’ll get a chance to share the trail sometime. Thanks for your inspiration!😀👍 Lynn N.
Thank you so much Lynn.
Yes your camper is old but it works. Love your channel. Thanks for sharing your journey.
It sure does. Thank you Kathy.
I have absolutely no problem with you doing sponsorships. They are authentic and I know you take it seriously. Being a digital creator involves things like Patreon and sponsored products, that’s just the modern world. Your content is wonderful and has inspired me to buy a truck camper at some point in the future! I also love any and all content you wish to share…. Adventures, backpacking, day-in-the-life, the realities/negatives, anything! I really appreciate the hard work you put into your channel. 💜
Thank you so much Stacie.
Catherine, I've always loved watching your videos. Your videos are a stepping stone away from the chaos of this world and the politics and stuff. I always enjoy the locations you visit and the beauty that it holds of being in the outdoors. I love the fact that you do these videos and you keep it real with your fans. I love the fact that you're living your dream and making your life into something very interesting with new twists and turns with each video. Keep on truckin' cowgirl. Keep living your dreams. You're an inspiration to all of us.
As I said before, I've been anticipating this for over a couple years. Your channel keeps me intrigued, motivated and inspired. You have such fresh looked and pleasant smile.
Thank you.
I love how honest you are and how clean your channel is. As I am married to a farmer, we only have a few weeks a year to get out and go backpacking so I love that I can live vicariously through your travels!! I totally get the ads and don’t care about them at all! We all need to make a living and I think it’s terrible that someone would gripe about it. Keep being real and yourself!! We all love your content and your heart! I think your doing an amazing job! Thank you again!!
Hi sorry I'm a week late watching sniffers and I been hauling a lot of frieght so the store's and hospital are full of supplies love your adventures and beautiful scenery take care God bless ✝️❤️ be safe
Also, congratulations on 69,000 subscribers! Just imagine a large college football stadium full of people and every single one of them is a subscriber! That’s a tremendous accomplishment and well deserved!
Catherine, when we lived at the Russian River ( Sonoma County) we had mice wanting to get into our Class C from the engine area. Someone told us that if we found where the mice were trying to enter, to stuff steel wool in that area. It worked as a déterrant. Mice also hate peppermint so we added peppermint oil to the steel wool.
The suggestion of using lights in your engine area was good. A lot of campers put lights under their rig because that déterrant protects your engine wires. They like the coating.we love your channel and videos! They just appeal to my partner and I. Fear not, we aren’t going to quit watching you. You need to support yourself,otherwise, we wouldn’t have your channel to enjoy and inspire us! Thank you!
I always look forward to your videos and have enjoyed seeing your channel grow. I don't mind having to watch a "commercial" if it helps you out financially. You've taken us to beautiful places and on hikes that I can't go on and I love it. I do RV and I'm hoping to run into you one of these trips. I had to laugh when you talked about the bird attacking your side mirrors. I had the same experience and let's just say that the bird made a total mess of my mirror. It took some real scrubbing to clean it off. 😬Take care, stay healthy and safe!
Good morning, Catherine! We have to agree that you have stayed true to your mission statement. You have brought the beauty of the country to so many that might never have the opportunity to see the places you visit. And you bring ideas and inspiration to those of us who enjoy RV travel and truck campers. Keep up the good work and may God continue to bless you!
Thank you!!
Thank you!
Inspiring...Thanx!
Great work! ❤️
Interesting! Thanks
Yay!
Love your honesty
If you're still in OC, how about showing a hike up Saddleback. When I started my first walk across America I was going to go up it but the Holy Fire changed all that. It would be interesting to see that place again and if it has reopened. Also, if you get to Texas, check out Falcon County Park. It's a nice little place and it's free.
Hi Cat - your channel is such an inspiration to me! I really appreciate ALL of your content and these heart to heart chats. I’m not living the nomad life yet, but it’s my only real, true goal in life right now. I have two older and disabled family members who rely on me for physical and financial support, so nomadic living isn’t an option for me right now, but the time will inevitably come where I can set out on the next chapter of my life. Your videos keep me inspired and remind me of what I’m working toward everyday. Whenever I have down time I’m researching rigs, campgrounds, financially planning for my days on the road and watching content like yours to help guide and encourage me. Thank you for all you do!!
Great info. Thanks for sharing.
Good job!
Love you videos. Thanks
Your channel is your job. Almost all you tubers have sponsors starting with patreon
Love your channel, safe travels
Great video 😊
Love your content. Thank you!
Enjoy your channel and believe in all your decisions. Family friendly is my only viewing. Looking forward to your next videos (always great) and to see what the future holds for you. You are the best Catherine! Have a wonderful, happy week!
Thank you so much Joyce. I am grateful for you and your support. Xo
Thank you for this video!!!! I love your content and you are the woman in control of how you want your channel. I love you cat! You are such my woman crush!
I am a relatively new subscriber and your videos are so charming and relaxing. I love the quiet mornings when you pour your coffee, your baking experiments, the sunrises and sunsets and the crunch under your feet as you hike surrounded by breathtaking views or the pitter patter of rain while your are snug in your little home.
There are so many channels that are exactly the same because they follow the trends for views. I love that you value your loyal subscribers and don't just look at us as numbers to collect and I believe that though it will take longer you will be rewarded. There are a lot of great sponsorship opportunities that are related to what you are doing that you can actually use. Go for it!
You are awesome!!
Another fantastic Cat Sunday. No one out there does what you do better than you. So many of us do live thru you as you show us the beauty and history of our USA. Keep it up, make your changes we will always be with you. You are in the hearts of all your subscribers. And speaking of sponsors I hope Lance Campers reaches out to you and Granny Lance someday. Love ya.
Wonderful thoughts Catherine!
Wonderful video, thank you for sharing
Keep going!
Excellent stuff CatG🌝🌝
Enjoy your videos!
Safe travels
Love your videos and your authenticity
im loving your videos so far
I love your totally honest videos.
You present a huge value! Thank you.
Fantastic Catherine, keep going!
Continue to enjoy life!!!!