Get Me Out Of Here
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- čas přidán 16. 09. 2022
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Get me out of here. I need to get out of the city. So I headed out to Snoqualmie Falls. It’s a short 30 miles drive from Seattle. And the falls are well known from appearing in the tv show Twin Peaks. There’s a lot going on at Snoqualmie Falls. There are hiking trails, swimming and fishing areas. As well as a Fish Hatchery and a Hydro Electric Power Plant.
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Hi, I am glad to know that you have a standard for what you will and will not do. It is aways nice to know that a person will be truthful about a product. I enjoyed my coffee with you this morning and I agree you found an abundance of beauty. Thank you for an amazing day, be safe and see you soon, your chill looks awesome
The answer to "Should I make more coffee?" is ALWAYS YES!!! 😀
Haha, true! ☕️
@@StaticCamperVan yes road ☕️ I need to make that a thing 🤣
You're s good guy Scott. Thanks for being truthful 🙏❤️
🌿🌲🏞️Such a perfect glow of sunshine upon the trees and walking trail by the river 🏞️🌲🌿
:) Good to know that your review process is HONEST! Too many are just paid commercials for products that are over-hyped.. MUCH appreciated and glad you made it to the falls! :) Take care and ALL THE BEST! Cheers !
We really really appreciate you ❤ It's so nice to watch a person on YT that lives according to their values. That's self-respect in it's purest form. Quality over quantity is always the better rout 💯
Freeway traffic always reminded me of ocean sounds. The difference is that you actively dislike traffic and actively love ocean sounds. The difference is anger/ annoyance....whatever you want to call it. Hear them the same and you'll feel better.
So refreshing to see someone like you with integrity, my friend.
Hi Scott. I think you may have the same weather person as us over here in Wales UK 😂 thank-you for sharing your day take care
Like how you always say thanks for watching, I really appreciate it. I totally enjoy listening and watching your videos. Thank you for creating them.
Thanks Margie
Dates are delicious. They're good too, chopped up, and put in your oatmeal in place of sugar. Just a thought. Thank you, for the new upload. Much appreciated. 😊
I love dates. My grandmother's date-filled cookies are a Christmas tradition in our family. They're also really good for breaking a fast-it's said that the prophet Muhammad would break the Ramadan fast every evening with dates.
I steam cook frozen food all the time since it decreases the cook time significantly. Add a couple tablespoons of water and a lid and once cooked, remove lid to and crisp up. 🍲
I stuff dates with peanut butter and roll in sugar. It is also good to put pb stuffed dates in crunchy lettuce wraps with banana. yum! 🍌🌴🥜🥬
😮9:07mrkr Fall reminded me of one on San Sebastian PR. I could stay there for hours on end.
The river is amazing as well.
Txs for the stroll
one of the best (and healthiest) snacks i can recommend are walnuts🤗
The falls were beautiful
Beautiful !
Hey Scott! Good to see ya! Never watched Twin Peaks and wasn’t drawn to that type of weekly serial but sure did love the XFILES! The falls look so peaceful there. Thank you. On another note about dates. Open them before eating because they can have larvae and eggs. Don’t know about the organic ones and having that problem. Just a precaution. I understand that figs may also have dead wasps in them. If anything, soak all berries in salt water because they tend to also have larvae. Hey the future of our protein seems to be going that way. No meal worms for me thank you! Take care and see you down the road next time😎
Hi Scott. Sweetheart, I LOVE that you're a man of integrity and you take those product surveys seriously. I hope and pray to see this quality more and more in people of all ages. Thank you so much for reminding us to have integrity and for sharing your day with us today! Beautiful views, helpful information, and seeing you smile is the best! Peace, Joy and God's abundant blessings on you, today and in all your travels. In Jesus' mighty name, amen! 😄👍🕊️🕊️🕊️
Another fine video. I enjoyed every minute.
Thanks Robert
😊 just started watching you vids. Just 2 weeks ago you were 2 blocks aware from my home. I would have said hi if I knew you were there. Cheers 😊
Great vlog.
beautiful thank you
Beautiful area! Thanks for taking us along Scott!
Corn chips go nice with avocados, yum !,
Beautiful! Chili looked good too.
Safe travels 😊
That was a beautiful spot. Thanks for sharing 🏞️
HOME!!!❤ love that area of the falls! So freaking beautiful!! It was one of the last places I went to before heading to NY
Back deep in the pacific north west where you u were when I first found your channel. Good to see you back!
I Love dates too and I love your videos. Stay blessed and enjoy life.
Your video was a beautiful way to begin my day. Thank you.
Hope you’re having a great weekend, Liz
Beautiful video thankyou for sharing Scott have a great week here from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️😎
Great video !
The world is huge! I want to see every corner of it! And somehow it's possible if you watch all the travel videos on CZcams!
Thanks for sharing some lovely vlogs about Seattle
Always like watching your vids with your unique delivery and different locations. I especially enjoy them when they're around 10-12 min. I only watch 3-4 travellers/van dwellers, so when they are longer vids, I have to pass or just watch parts. I'm afraid I've missed a lot of your more recent ones. Hope you're enjoying life's offers.
Ah that's beautiful
Never seen a minute of twin peaks but grew up in this area. I agree it's very beautiful
Great vlog! Yep - i'm also a date fan. They're delicious and versatile. This week they were popped into a curry chicken salad I made (nice as a sandwich, or standalone, or stuffed in a tomato) AND into my breakfast oats. The chili looks good. I haven't been out to Snoqualmie Falls yet, but it looks like it would be a good escape trip. Thanks.
Hi Scott, I’m glad to see you back posting your vlog about your day. Chasing the sun in Seattle area is exactly what I would do to fill up the batteries. About the reviews, you are an honest man.
Thanks. I’m a little curious though. I have been posting a lot of vlogs the last several months. Have you maybe missed a few?
👍🤩💝⭐️That park is amazing. Definitely adding it to my list of places to visit when I’n in that area. I love Medjool Dates, they’re wonderful. Thanks for sharing your journey. 💝
21:36 chili looks tasty. I have this move when cooking soups or chili like this, where I added the frozen peas and corn after I pull the pot off the stove. Helps cool soups down quicker for storing, and keeps peas and corn a little crispy :)
Wonderful day you got there! Dates are my favorite, but they are high in sugar and carbs. I only eat them once in a while. They are very good for you for sure. Thank you for sharing your vlog. See ya in the next video.
WOW, water level at the falls is way down. I love the look after the spring thaw when the falls are in their full glory.
At over 260+ feet, Snoqualmie Falls are about 100 feet taller than Niagara Falls though not as long as Niagaras. Love seeing the frozen falls in the winter, too.
Enjoyed trip to the falls and river. Next time I'm close to a Trader Joe's I'd like to try the salsa. Everyone has their own way of making chili enjoy. Have a great week.
I like how everything has a place in your small space. ☺ You have more space than I do in the sleeper in my truck that I spend weeks in on end criss-crossing the country. You do such a great job utilizing available space. It's very satisfying supporting your channel! I am here for the longterm for sure! ☺
Thanks Smurf. Keep on rolling
When I first saw your title I thought 💭 who’d want to get out of Snowqualmie Falls?!? It’s beautiful there! I live in the PNW and totally get escaping out of Seattle. I love the hotel and restaurant at Snowqualmie so I would have chosen their oatmeal breakfast. Yum! Nice to know about the lower parking area. Beautiful. Thanks too!
Beautiful waterfall! Pictures that I have seen before made it look much higher. Looks like a beautiful river too. Thank you Scott for sharing.
At the vantage point we were standing, the falls look smaller than they actually are.
Hey Scott,
Look's like that area around the falls has really changed... I used to live in the North bend Snoqualmie area. To get up to that area from the Seattle area you can go on I-90 or the more scenic back way on 202… alot nicer takes you though Fall city. Take care Man
yum dates yum
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Hi Paul. Thats seems a really chilled out spot, thanks for sharing your day with us.
Thanks, it was great. By the way, most people call me Steve. Which is odd because my name is Scott.
@@StaticCamperVanSorry Scott, typing when tired should carry a cautionary warning. Btw, thanks for the Chilli recipe: just found a UK Mexican grocer that carries your favourite salsa - will give it a try. 👍
Thank you for honest reviews I have had companies harass me for good review only too of line reviews I say no too l please keep it honest thank you
"Twin Peaks" was one of the first "Weird" shows. Seen a few not nuts about it at all.
I never knew i liked dates until last Christmas when i made a fruitcake from scratch it was yummy.. but i became hooked on dates
I don't watch any TV for years. However I made a decision to watch Twin Peaks after raving reviews from Friends. So we had our TP meetings when we would the show after someone had taped it. I still have the books, the movies and shows on DVD and I watch it sometimes. I must confess that I am a huge David Lynch fan. But it is indeed not anyone's cup of tea (or coffee). Thanks for sharing the beautiful scenery.
Nice vlog 😄 I was TP fan before it got Too weird lol Thanks 💖💖💖
Wasn’t the whole show Too weird? 😂✌🏼
Anyone wanting to visit the falls can take the bus and make a day of it. Take 554 from downtown Seattle. Transfer to 208 at Issaquah Transit Center. Downtown North Bend is interesting as sites as well or shop at the Outlet mall.
My favorite time at the falls is during rain storms when the fall is overflowing
Chili looks yummy!
That freeway kind of sounds oceanic
I have 2 Battle Born Batteries and 300 watt soler panel and still had the same problem you've had. I put a solenoid in my van to change my Batterys when driving and boom no more problems, my controller is back to 414 with just a little son. Bob Wells has a good video on installing solenoid in a van.
That’s great. Nice that you got that figured out.
It does get busy in the fall when the trees begin to change.
To make the 12v cig lighter connection more solid, cut a piece of rubber (bike inner tube type) into a small triangular wedge. Put the smaller end of the rubber wedge toward the connection end alongside the plug. Wedge both into the socket to take up the slop between the plug and the socket.
There are a couple bikes parked nearby. I’ll go cut out a chunk of tube right now.
@@StaticCamperVan HAHAHA. What a suprise that will be for the biker. You are SOOO funny.
@@StaticCamperVan 😂😂
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Hi Scott, loving how you bring us along in your travels. I was wondering if you have a link to the silicone food storage bags in this video. I really look forward to your videos and now looking for older videos.
Thank David. Those silicone bags are from IKEA. They were inexpensive but I don’t recommend them because the tops don’t seal well.
17:54 The organic medjool dates from "Sun Date" are excellent. I find them at Costco - 2lbs for about $12 lately. There's usually 1 bad date in the bunch, so pay attention when prepping.
Really? I expected Costco prices to be better. This one pound of dates was $4 at Grocery Outlet.
@@StaticCamperVan used to be $8. I find the Sun Date brand be tasty, and usually “fresh” not dried out, as Costco moves product quickly.
Keep on truckin’
i got hooked on those dates when i stopped in Dubai and they were at the airport. now i get them when i can. they are good in oatmeal too. i got some from amazon and they were chocolate coated. those were great. but i can't find them any more.
Last time I was in Grocery Outlet, I noticed chocolate covered dates. I don't think I've ever seen them before.
As for product reviews. I almost always have nearly complete confidence in your opinions most of the time.
Thanks Dave
I thought it was weird that in Twin Peaks the population sign said 51,201 residents. It’s definitely not that big of a town! I looked it up and apparently it was supposed to be 5,120, but ABC executives worried that a show set in a rural area wouldn’t attract viewers. Weird piece of TV trivia I guess 😂
You’re speaking Greek to me. I never watched the show. Haha
This video made me like you even more! I watch the short ads now because I know it helps and it makes me feel good to make a comoany pay you for menwatching it. Lol But I got rid of cable over 20 years ago because I despise commercials. It's greed. If the product is good, you shouldn't need a commercial to sell more of it. Anyway, I could go on and on but I will spare you. Good for you not allowing them to pressure you into it because of money. I can only imagine what my response would have been to one that only wanted me to say good things in a review. Lol I have zero tolerance for nonsense nowadays. Honesty is always best. Even if you have a bad product a good review could get your product on the right track.
My point is we listen to you so answer some of our questions..
I do my best to answer questions. I get a several dozen questions a day and regrettably I occasionally miss some
It’s been a few years since I’ve had either, but dates remind me of the fig in Fig Newtons. I love both of them, so I think if anyone likes fig newtons they would like dates😄
If the mass of actuations tend to happen around that time of day, maybe people are heading home for dinner? Assuming they are day trippers, they likely don’t have an onboard kitchen 🙂
Snoqualomie Falls? I have been there....back in the 90's (or late 80's). We parked at the top. I never knew there was more than one parking place. I missed the good parts. Too bad you didn't pick up your package before you went to snoqualomie Falls. Then you wouldn't have had to go back. (Or maybe the message came later. Guess maybe that makes more sense.) Thanks for taking me to a lovely place.
Yes, the message came too late
Beautiful falls. No water faucets for drinking water there? Dang!
I think there’s a water faucet up at one of the other parking areas. The upper parking lots were crowded when I left so I didn’t stop.
Always something to do in the way of maintenance BUT try owning a boat! Oh boy!!! 😳
Haha
It is always something to fix and worry about. Constant.
Yup
Chili with veggies, I still don’t get it. But it looks good, going camping, I may try it finally.
Veggies are good for us. Unless you’re on that carnivore diet. Then veggies are bad.
Another enjoyable video today and Twin Falls is very cool !! I never watched the show because I don't own a TV. And good for you, you're not selling out for the dollar, nice to have integrity. I don't know about you, but I'm finding the weather forecasts are NOT quite accurate these days. My explanation for this is that covid has cause many veteran climatologists to take an early retirement. Just a Static man living in a Dynamic world ?? Take care of yourself and safe travels !!
S.C.V. CHILI LOOKS GOOD SIR BUT I HAVE TO HAVE MY HAMBURGER MEAT
Where did you find your cookstove? I portion out a container of red grapes into snack baggie and freeze them. When I want a snack pull one out and enjoy frozen. Great in hot weather
The stove is from Home Depot. I have a video with the details here: czcams.com/video/lsCcbvDp4ns/video.html
I grew up in that town. We used to have keg parties at the bottom of the falls. It's all changed now. That parking was never there. What a time....before all the tech people pushed us all out and made the place so dang expensive. At least I have memories of how awesome it use to be. I live in Tennessee now so this was fun to watch!
Meteorologists and politicians fall in the same category most of the time. Nice fresh air, if you were in Truckee you'd be choking, we've had a fire 30 miles west of tahoe for a week now giving us unhealthy air. I love dates. 😋
We’ve had some smoky days here. There are a couple of fires not far from Seattle
Yes I have a friend by index that had to evacuate. Lots of fires in all the west as usual, we are supposed to get rain soon.😀🙏
I hope you’re friend is ok. Yes, the rainy season is close
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Surprised you're not doing more travel charging with your devices Scott especially the Rockpals? Those 30+ minute trips can really add up over time not making you have to use solar so frequently now.
I rarely drive more than five miles in a day. I do keep the Rockpals plugged into the van and it gets charged when I drive.
Another enjoyable video. Question what brand foldable solar panel is that your using, I need one for backup to charge a Bluetti EB70 I just got The Rockpals foldable 100w looks to be about $200 I was wondering if some of the other less expensive one like Dokio ($135) or I see one name TopSolar for ($120) would do the job? Sorry about all the questions don't know if you mind them here in your comment section? Thank's again for sharing your adventure and knowledge in your video's. Take care out there!
No worries, ask away. That is a Rockpals 100w. I don’t know about the other panels. I’m happy with this Rockpals. I had a Jackery panel that wasn’t very good.
There is a big difference between the foldable and glass panels. Glass panels will outperform the foldable ones by a large margin.
@@StaticCamperVan Thank's again for replying back, I just hard mounted my two 100 watt ridged panels I like them but will use the portable one just as you did in this video, laid on the back of the roof when parked and plug in to the power station just for a little back up.
"Newcastle" I live near a Newcastle, and I bet yours doesn't have a new castle either .. not even an old one ! :D
The thing about Twin Peaks you missed was Agent Cooper and his "damn fine cup of coffee" line. There's a 36 second clip if you want to get up to speed.
No thanks
@@StaticCamperVan No problem. I know you are adverse to links, that’s why I just suggested you search. I don’t even drink coffee, but thought you would appreciate the most iconic line of the show.
Now that you mention it, I do recall the line. I have an old video where I walked by the cafe that is featured in the series. I’m guessing that is where the fine coffee is.
I think that’s where I first heard the expression “cup of Joe”
We consumers need to stick together! Everything is just too expensive! 😥
Beautiful aewa. Just wondering why you would not charge your back up battery while driving to and from this place? Does it not have an adapter that you can plug into the dash of van? Safe travels🇨🇦
I do keep the battery plugged in when I drive. But I normally drive less than five miles a day. With that amount of driving, it never gets a full charge.
@22:31 how do you clean chili out of those reusable storage bags? Do the bags stain?
I clean most everything with vinegar and a paper towel. These IKEA bags don’t seem to stain.
My ex was a HUGE fan of Twin Peaks, so on our trip to the PNW we made certain to go to Snoqualmie. They happened to be filming the movie at the time. As we stood down the street from the set, a woman approached and asked if we had a cell phone (back in the days when they were more rare). We did and she made a short call. She thanked us, and as she left my ex realized, "Hey, that was 'The Log Lady!'" The whole creepy vibe of Twin Peaks affected my ex. We camped in the area and she was freaked out by a group of men camped in another part of the campground. She had convinced herself they were up to no good. They were harmless.
That’s a great story. Haha. Also, I didn’t know there was a movie. Yup, I don’t like movies either.
I love making coffee because I get to savor drinking it. I’ve seen people putting butter in their coffee. Have you tried it?
Yes, I occasionally add a little butter when I want a little extra nutrition in the morning.
Beautiful place to "Bide a wee" and just enjoy life. In fact, if you hiked further in as close to the falls as you can get, you would have been where me and my lovely wife, The Kelliator, had our first date right about today 22 years ago. In all this time, we have been to the Lodge a couple times but haven't hiked back down to the place where it all Bagan. Obviously we both enjoyed today's video. Take care. PS: beware there is a very convincing phasing scam for creators someone posing as CZcams issuing a copyright strike but to see it, you need to download a .ZIP file. Don't do it.
Darn it, Scott…you got me to break my silence already! 😅😉 I had to ask why you don’t like drones? I’ve never owned one and I don’t really have any opinion of them myself. I tried to wrack my brain as to why someone wouldn’t like them and I couldn’t think of a reason; except that maybe you had a bad experience with one or something? Or do you see it as an invasion of privacy? Also, since I’m already commenting…that waterfall was so cool! It looks like an elongated heart, with the two separate streams coming together into one. Thanks for sharing, as always! I’m going to try to be quiet again now. 🤐
It’s mostly the noise that a drone makes. The noise is annoying and scares away any birds and wildlife. I also don’t like how invasive they are. I had a weird experience with one a while back in Prescott.
Please don’t be quiet.
@@StaticCamperVan, oh, that makes sense. Thanks for responding! 👍🏻 I hope you’re having a good day! 😊
Curious, do you have your onboard power wired so that it gets charged from your alternator when driving? I am sure you have stated this before but I just don't remember, also I understand the way people judge dates by the look, they are the same way toward Prunes (which I like a lot) any fruit or natures candy is always better than for you than processed "candy"
No, I don’t have alternator charging. Solar only.
@@StaticCamperVan do you charge the rock pal when driving via the 12volt cord?
Yes, I keep it plugged in to the van. But I’ve been driving only a few miles a day. Without the solar panel, I can’t keep the battery charged.
I like dates wrapped in bacon 😉
A review was *solicited* from me on a recent order with a company I regularly purchase from, and I’ve spent twenty minutes tonight getting frustrated with their computer system telling me to remove the emojis from the text, when there weren’t any in it. In addition, I removed all punctuation, but finally gave up on my five-out-of-five-star review, and was able to leave a comment with customer service about it, at least. Seems strange that they would *solicit* reviews and then *refuse to accept them* when they’re not even derogatory (though rejection for that wouldn’t be exactly respectable, either IMO!). Different kind of review than what you were discussing, but I thought it would still be on topic, potentially helpful, and maybe even entertaining or validating to read. Gotta get out of the noise and other forms of pollution once in a while, eh? I moved to the country because of the city buzz, so I understand you on that one. Take good care and Happy Travels! ☮️❤️🐾
Hey, are you stalking me?!?! I just started eating Medjool dates about 2 weeks ago! Lol Paired with a fine mixed nuts bag and one is absolutely set! Well, a glass, or two, of wine along with doesn't hurt, but if you've been stalking me, well, you already knew that! Gigglesnort
Ha!
I'm looking in to getting a van just like yours I was wondering if you had any extras like all wheel drive or lift kit
These ProMaster City vans aren’t available with all wheel drive. I’m not interested in lifting the van, but there’s lots of info online about it. These vans have mostly Jeep suspension components so it’s not too difficult to swap out parts.
I think I might make the move Monday I'm going to get a new one I noticed you have a like rack system from the factory those two bars on top is that something I need so that I can mount the solar panel to them
This isn’t a factory rack. I modified it a little to work with the solar panel. I have videos covering both in detail: czcams.com/video/fH5AxA6SOnw/video.html
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@@StaticCamperVan do you have the rear window defrost feature
@@StaticCamperVan I went and looked at the video on how you mounted your solar panel I like that also they offered their own divider between the two seats in the back whereas you just improvise it's probably better to go the cheaper way you did but they actually offered their own divider between the front and back
Totally appreciate your stance on reviews. With other YT "influencers," you can tell that there is a bit of a script. I would rather know the good, the bad and the ugly so thank you for your integrity. As for dates .... YUM. I had a date fetish for a couple of years. One thing I would do is fill a pitted date with a piece of cheese and a walnut half. I saw dates made up like this in a grocery store and decided it was cheaper to do it myself. It will give you a bit of fat and protein to counter the carbs.