Beautiful Noise of Padre Island: Boondocking Texas
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- čas přidán 7. 04. 2019
- Padre Island has one of the longest stretches of undeveloped beach anywhere, and a good portion of it is open to free camping. There is however a catch, as you will find in this video!
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Who the heck votes these videos down? Slim is one of the very best vloggers on CZcams, his lifestyle and outlook on life is to be appreciated 👍🏻
I find it odd too.
There are trolls who go around voting videos down just because. No life I guess.
Solent74 I agree, they must be jealous.
I will admit that I am jealous of slim! But i am also 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 of him
Cyndi Foore I have to say, there’s so many great replies to my original comment. Really happy to see Slim is well supported by us 👍🏻
As someone who has been going to Padre Island since I was an infant, I’m 65 years old now, this is one of the best ones you’ve ever done. You found the beauty and majesty and the grace of the place that is always in a state of change.
dislikes are from people with noisy generators
LOL... Likely.
Yeap! right!
LOL
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 spot on!
Dislikes are people from Texas. It horrible except in the summer. Really hot!
🔥Your narration is like great poetry! "The ocean protects its inhabitants one minute and expels them the next... Forever changing, alluring, admired but never trusted."
Scott O reminds me of the old Mutual of Omaha documentaries....lol
Total Mutual of Omaha!
Do you write and practice your own scripts or do you and lib it?
I backed it up and replayed this part, to listen to it again. Thank you for the fantastic, thought-out narration, Slim!
Continuously one of the best channels on You Tube. That sunrise....WOW!!
Liked the videos even before i watch. Ur videos are always awsome.
Me too
Yes, me too!
Ditto. Fresh cup of coffee. Like. Full screen. Play.
Naga: Dittos on that. I liked even before I watched.
I love seeing your notifications! You’re videos are always awesome, I’ve never seen a bad video from you. Any TV channel would be lucky to have you as a series TV show! “Adventure America with Slim Potatohead”. You have a magnificent narrative voice and always so informative and ... relaxing! I’m continually tempted to jump in my Jeep and head out for my own adventure after watching your videos .... Thank you for taking us along on yours!!!
Slim is definitely as good as the best travel show on television.
So beautiful -I had to watch it twice!
You are really good at narrating your videos.
Used to camp at port Aransas on the beach!
Thanks for the memories👍🏻
Oh Slim..I thought at the very end- you'd imitate those little birds and power walk across the beach🤣😂🤣😂🤣😍
Padre Island is my favorite south Texas vacation spot.
Your narratives of the your videos are beautiful. Poetic.
Apart from the polish of the videos (including audio), what I like about you videos is that the Aliner is 'there to be used' and not kept 'wrapped up in bubble wrap all pristine and clean'. You use it and have fun. Our 1991 Gobur is scratched, worn seals, and definitely not new! lol. We love it! We use it and have fun.
I am always glad to see a new CZcams video from you, you fast became a favorite for me. I always learn something new and your photography, videography and drone footage are always enjoyable. Thank you.
I probably do not need to say this: By the way, be extremely careful camping "on the beach". I have lived in WA, OR and CA. I have seen several vehicles lost in the beach sand and tides.
Thanks Marcia! I don't use drones however, as they disturb the wildlife. I find less intrusive methods for high angles. SP
I live in Copus Christi. Having watched your videos in the past, it was so wonderful to see you enjoying one of our local treasures. I hope during your travels you’re able to visit again someday. Texas has many wonders.
Excellent video this week Slim!Thanks for sharing with us!Have a great week!
I'm a real introvert but if I ever see you in my travels I am going to grin and wave so hard. I feel like I owe you so much, not just practical information and insight, but keeping the dream alive and reminding me why I do this- and I do do this, tent or otherwise- I've slept on the beach when I didn't even have that, so- it's probably a good thing at my age I finally got this travel trailer. Sooner or later the bears, cows, or tweakers would have caught up with me, lol. And my Jeep will take me to see *stars*.
Me too!
True introvert here🙋
Beautiful sunrise!
Thank you for posting your vidoes. I´ve been watching them for some time now and they always give some kind of peace and relaxation. It´s sort of like getting out there myself.
I live in Sweden and it's great to be able to get to know your nature a bit more.
My favorites is when you do repairs and modifications to your trailer.
Have a great week Mr Potatoehead
Martin Lindholm I’ve been to Sweden, Hogfors in 1985. It was beautiful and Stockholm is a fabulous city.
If you like the repair type videos, you’ll like another RVer channel called ‘Love Your RV’.
Nice photo shots of the shore birds.
You can run the National Seashore for 60 miles down the beach to a big jetty where everyone congregates. We usually camp anywhere from 20 to 40 miles down. Area is called Big Shell. Love to surf cast and star gaze. No one around for miles. We pull a lifted single axle travel trailer with large tires. We usually stay for 3 to 7 days at a time. A good 4x4 and a weeks worth of supplies are needed since going to the store is not practical. Always take 2 shovels, a tow strap, winch, compressor, lots of water, gas and everything else you might want or need. Safe travels.
So glad you got a chance to stay there! Port A is my husband's favorite place on Earth. We were so sad when the hurricane hit. So thank you for letting us visit with you!! ♥️
I lived in Corpus Christi 20 yrs ago. I absolutely love that beach !!! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for doing what you do, Slim!
Thank you for taking us along 🙂
i was there about 2 months ago priceless a gift from GOD
Was beginning to wonder how well an Aliner could float! Well done. Thanks. 👍😎
Nice! I boondocked here a couple weeks ago and woke up day 4 with the ocean slurping up my van and tent. Dug several trenches that morning but gave up as Mother Nature was much more productive. Like you, I decided to wait out the storm by my lonesome.
I’m new to exploring so during the height of the storm, I asked myself “what would Slim Potatohead do?” So, while others evacuated, I settled into my camp chair, sang the theme song from Gilligans Island and watched the “pelican squadrons” do their work. EPIC day so thank you SP for the inspiration!!
I grew up in South Houston, and we spent many a nights in Matagorda, Surfside, Galveston, and the local islands and beaches. Spent lots of nights by campfires watching the tides go in and out as we camped. "Beer Sunday" was always a time because beer was only sold from Sunday at noon on, so we planned on that after a Saturday night partying. Thanks for bringing back fond memories of my buds and our '66 Lincoln FLYING down to the beach to awaken to some beautiful maidens waiting for us to arrive.
I love falling asleep and waking to the sound of the waves and can't wait to visit Padre Island again. Thank you for the gorgeous photography of our beautiful coast!
Loved seeing the varieties of birds. I look forward to seeing your videos.
A generator x'r must have disliked this great video.
That is my favourite term from now on!! I had a great chuckle.
@Doc Milsap I would be inclined to agree, it's like the older you get the more of a boomer you become.
It is the dreaded CPAP.
You are my hero. It takes a lot of spirit to camp that close to the mighty Ocean. Wow still can't believe you did that. Stay safe my friend. We all want to see more great videos. Mahalo for all your hard works.
Your living the life Slim!!!!! Thanks
Thanks for the video I felt like I took a mini vacation and the sound of the ocean was amazing. You are the Merlin Perkins of CZcams!
Love your videos Thanks for the good memories I stayed on Padre Island almost 40 years ago my two girls with four and five thanks for the good memories I'm in SC now too bad you can't turn the hands of the clock back great memories
We spent Christmas on Padre Island at the National Seashore it was amazing. We watched and enjoy a old and frail pelican everyday standing guard from the dunes of the beach. I grew up playing and adventuring on the Gulf Coast Texas shoreline.
It's kind funny people buy huge RV:s and drag everything their imagination could possibly create - beginning from cars and motocycles to loud generators, disco-lights and loudspeakers outside their vehicles - and then they go a experience the... What? Serenity, sounds and silence of nature?
But the beach was great, birds even more so! Thanks!
While I time out the 2 months leading up to my retirement and my camper, I enjoy these videos while still at the grind. How anyone could give them a thumbs-down is beyond me. Probably kids.😀
That sun rise reminds me of growing up on Lake Michigan Coverter Beach and Camp ground thanks for sharing this with us
Another wonderful episode.
I nominate you for the A frame modifications/inovattor award for most useful A frame modifications 👍👍👍 Thanks for sharing and expanding my knowledge base.
Oooh Padre Island, I hear you calling...
Lots of great footage! Especially enjoyed the lightening and wildlife. And what a beautiful sunrise. Thank you for sharing.
I don't comment much on videos but I've watched a lot of yours and wanted to day thanks. The places you go, the natural beauty you share, the boondocking tips (and more) are so enjoyable.
Beautiful. That heron was stunning.
Fantastic! The ghost crab stare down made me laugh. Great job, as usual.
Beautiful shots as always. Love travelling and camping with you. Thank you!
"It's soothing. It's relaxing", he yelled. ;)
I can see the genuineness in your personality and videos they are great and I always watch them
I need to head to the beach now
Thank you so much for taking us on these journeys with you. You are my best youtuber. Very professional.
Out of all of Slim's videos, this is now my favorite. How beautiful and calming. For some reason, my pup Sunny, rescued near Chico, CA, is sensitive to bird calls and sounds. Could be she was near one of the bird sanctuaries down there. Hearing the seagulls, she ran to the patio sliders and looked up. We're in Oregon!
Great job with the poetic commentary and video editing.
Fantastic video Slim, very well presented, and expertly narrated and edited. Easily one (of many) of my favourite video's you have produced. Many thanks Slim, from Ireland, on a dull blustery day.
Brilliant! Slim..... you are as relaxing to listen to as the waves of the sea.
You know I think I like your videos because they remind me of the program Mutual of Omaha nature show that use to come on. I so loved that show. Thanks again stay safe.
valeriawson yes!! I have been racking my brain thinking of the show , thank you! Such a great show!
Exactly! Just need's a Jim Fowler (Marlin Perkins side kick) to go do some crazy stuff for the camera!
hello from the Ozarks another informative entertaining journey. safe, health joyful and successful adventures ahead
Liked all videos. I still think you are the best. Thanks Slim. Wishing you the best.
I really enjoy your narration of your videos. And, the content is always interesting. Keep giving us these gems to watch! The sunrise reminded me of a Bible verse that says, in part, “Joy cometh in the morning.” For it was truly a joyous sight.
Beautiful sun in that video. Thanks. Mr. Slim.
Most excellent.....
Just wonderful. Thank you, Slim!
That big bird was a Great Blue Herron. One of my favorites
Mother nature is just beautiful.. a sunrise, a sunset and thunder...you captured it beautifully. Those oil rigs looked like something out of a Star Wars movie with them peeking thru all the mist.
What a beautiful video! The lightning was spectacular. I’m definitely along for the ride ☺️
Peace and solitude are vastly underrated...
I've been to beaches around the world, but as a die hard Texan, the northern part of South Padre Island is my favorite. Drive past the monstrous hotels and restaurants until the highway ends with giant sand dunes. Get into 4 wheel drive and head north on the beach. Few go that far and it is like Heaven on Earth. Dawn, dusk and full moons are the best. Always reminds me of The Little River Band: Cool Change, for I too was born in the sign of water. Can't wait to get back. Thanks for posting, I really appreciate your videos and educational tips. Don't forget drive thru car wash. That really helps with salt on undercarriage. Thank you! ✌
How does this video not have 10 million views???? This is the best travel/ adventure/ nature content you can find hands down, and that includes the slickly produced stuff on Discovery channel, Travel channel, etc. Get this man his own TV show ASAP
I can listen to waves all day
I do not have adequate words, only boring used-up ones, to describe your videos, Slim. Thanks for taking us along and for your excellent videography. Those birds were, well, again I have no adequate words to describe their beauty.
I enjoy all your great videos, but this one I have to say is my favorite. I'm a beach, bird and sunrise person and this one spoke to my soul. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
Thanks for sharing your adventures. Love to watch.
Excellent video thank you! There are many beautiful scenes of the sea, beach and wildlife on Padre Island. I loved that poetic ending with the music. As an aside it is amazing how quickly you can put up the roof and walls of that trailer 5:10.
Another great vid, SP. Thanks for taking us along. Safe travels...
Great video Slim! Enjoyed it so much. Thank you!
this is one of my future destinations. your photography is so good. i kept pausing it to snap pics of everything on the beach, the water & the sunset. thank you!
Free parking at its best, beautiful and relaxing, a thumbs up from me.
Another great vlog ...you really capture the ‘feel’ of the location
Fantastic video. They always are. I look forward to the next one, keep them coming!
Terrific video. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels, Slim.
Wonderful video, Slim. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, for the beautiful and artistic images, and for all the hard work.
Wonderful as always, more, more!!
Spent a whole winter there in 2000, LOVED it. I was in a 21' sailboat though.
I love that you've gotten top enjoy even such a tiny portion of my home, Texas. Big Bend is a magical place. Once you get it in you, she calls you back again and again.
Great video! What a gorgeous sunrise. Thank for bringing us along. Safe travels.
What an amazing way to experience the beach. Fantastic video. Thank you!
Great vid, as usual, Slim! I think you captured the essence.
I love your poetic and lyrical descriptions.
Beautiful vlog! I'm so glad you are experiencing all that Texas has to offer. Happy Trails.
Listening to your video it's like reading an awesome book so soothing and so enlightening and so beautiful thank you so much for your description it just drawed me right into Padre Island as if though I was right there with you.
Great video, really good narration. You do every area you visit justice. That high tide would of had be moving. Afraid of getting stuck in the sand.
Another relaxing-amazing video. I love your vision of the world. Congratulations.Thanks Slim.
Your videos are always so well made and enjoyable! Please keep them coming.
I still love your videos Slim! Thank you always for your helpful tips on camping!
That is an awesome spot! Thanks for taking me along.
One of the top shelf CZcamsrs knocks it out of the park again. Thanks
Always great videos Slim. Thanks!
This is a great one Slim. Thanks!
What a terrific video. Beautiful, a little suspenseful, and always full of fun. Thanks so much for sharing. Safe travels.