I would not park that close having another option, but in a campground I would not be surprised that someone else did, some people are afraid of being far from other people, so while it made you feel unsafe, it likely made them feel safe.
It's just part of the experience as a full timer. Everyone has different criteria for what is too close and some feel more secure with close neighbors so they are not as isolated. As you have mentioned in the past, the great thing about this lifestyle is you can move if you don't like your neighbors.
Hey Carolyn, you probably know the history, but the CCCs were established by President Roosevelt during the great depression from thirties to forties to help young men get work! I’m an old fart 78 and my father was in the CCC’s
It was a wonderful program.. When I did homemade taking care of am elderly woman.. her husband told me about his time with the CCC. He worked in Idaho. He was from an old milltown in upstate NY. He showed me a photo book that was given to the men on his crew. It was so interesting.
@@blakesleyk.7166 You are so lucky! I know you are enjoying your life living in that cabin to the fullest! I stayed in a CCC cabin back Woodbridge, Virginia around 20 years ago. It was the Prince William National Forest Park. The campground host let me sneak my dog in! I just loved it. Wish I could live in one now, instead of an apartment.
Hi Carolyn, I am from the Netherlands and people camp much, much closer over here! I never camp in the Netherlands lol. I am from Amsterdam and when I was 15 years old I told my parents I would really love to see Alaska . And you know what? We went to Alaska for a month with a very simple camper! ( It may look like a was a very spoiled girl, but that is not the case. I just happen to had very adventurous parents). . I'm 58 now. Can you imagine, back in 1980 ,a 15 year old from Amsterdam hiking Denali Park what was named by then MountMcKinley park! it still is one of my best moments in life.. Safe travels to the east!
Carolyn I have a different point of view on the campers next to you. Sometimes we can get spoil having totally privacy out in nature. - so once in awhile you need to compromise a little bit and maybe joke around with your fellow campers and grow with the experience. It can be fun and learn what part of the country they are from, if they turn out very rough or hard to get along with , your still better off knowing it anyhow.
I love your RV, Carolyn. It is so cozy and just adorable. You are also able to maintain it yourself because you are so handy and knowledgeable. I am glad you and Sadie are able to enjoy your life (it is one life -- just the two of you!)!
The funny thing is Carolyn.. that SOME people actually feel SAFER with others being so close to them. My bet is.. they had no idea they were being rude.. or inconsiderate... even though they were. 😅
I was thinking the same as some other viewers, that some people prefer being near others. I personally don't like being right on top of others, but weighing the options I would choose the safest and quietest seeming person to be near. There are so many guesses that I'm pretty sure I would introduce myself and get a better feel for the situation. But! My 1st reaction would be annoyance, too!😂 I got a bunch of great tips from your video also, as always! You were one of my first inspirational go-to channels and I remain a loyal fan today. Keep up the great work! I am not an entrepreneur, but so many of my dearest friends are and I admire them for their business savvy! I love them most for accepting me as me, even though I confuse them on a regular basis! 😂 Diversity is one of my favorite life spices 😁❣️✌️
I used to park that close because it made me feel safer. But then I realized people didn't want to have close neighbors (someone on youtube probably pointed that out) so now I don't park close.
I have a 2001 Class C 24ft with the same floor plan as yours. You are so correct about making ones home on wheels all homey cozy. I love spending time in it. It's my escape from the world. When I'm in it I feel like I'm home. Every where I go I have my home with me. It's a wonderful thing. I feel so lucky to have it. Thank you for being such a great inspiration for me and so many others. Thank you for all you teach me thru your videos. I appreciate you very much. Safe travels to you and Sadie.
Yes, the CCC was a program to provide work for so many out of work during the Depression. They started a similar (the government) program in the sixties but for young people out of work. Don’t know what happened to that one. The Vietnam War heated up, they probably drafted the guys anyway but I really don’t know.
If that was the case there was a spot right behind me that was between me and the other camper. They could have felt VERY Safe. They chose to be inconsiderate jerks
I’m in the camp of “they felt safer with you there”. But didn’t “need” to park between you and the other camper. And wanted a nice view! Thrilled they found such a spot! Lol. (Yes. I would have been annoyed. 100%) My ex had a great technique I always try and use. If someone came up to me about something I had done, how would I want to be approached and talked too about said issue (An issue I had no idea I had done!). With them angry and assuming I did it on purpose because I’m a jerk? Or nicely letting me know where I went wrong in their opinion. It doesn’t always work, but you’d be surprised. Most folks are nice. Or at least respond with what they get. Nice = nice. Anger = Anger. I realize you didn’t approach them. Also an option. This is just a general life rule I try and follow (after a few deep breaths. Lol) Assuming I say anything. Often if I can “fix” it myself, will do that (leave, wait it out, etc). Enjoy your channel. One of the few that doesn’t jump from rig to rig!
Thanks, going to check out Cathedral Gorge next week and hope for respectful space. My eating habits are none existent on travel days. Safe journey east.
I also make food ahead of time. I love my vacuum sealer. When I cook at home I always have leftovers. I freeze these for camping. We are going to dry camp for a few days so I made cold salads for three days. Then when we move to a campsite with hookups, I have premade frozen meals. This saves on water due to minimal cleanup. I also gives me more time to enjoy just relaxing. Win win.
Thank you for another great video! I am with you in prefers g to park further away from others even if I know them. Had a great night last night in Montana at a private campground with three cabins and five rv sites. I was the only one here. Quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. More boondocking when I have a dog and/or my wife with me but safety is a priority when by myself. It has helped me be more creative in the places I choose to camp where I can avoid the cheek to jowl camping.
It's amazing how much room people have, but prefer to park right up on top of you has been my experience also! I don't care how far away I park or where I park it's the same way! So annoying!
Sometimes I try to camp in the remote places but find out they're maybe too soft sand I might get stuck in, or not level enough to sleep comfortably, so I might camp closer than I like then. It's a crapshoot who's going to park in the site next to you anyway--hopefully they're quiet!
I don't know how to edit so I'll continue. I think they feel safer instead of less safe next to us. To us it is weird because we are sometimes there working out and chose the place because it was not busy, and would prefer that people not drive so close to us, yet there they are. If course it also makes you wonder if they plan to rob you. But all of them have just been clueless close-parkers that feel safer next to somebody else. Sometimes they leave their car there, sometimes they sit there eating lunch, sometimes they teach their kid to drive right next to us with an empty giant area available they could use instead! Of course it is even more unsettling when you are alone and camping! But, just wanted to comment that there is a whole bunch of close-parkers that are apparently afraid to be alone or leave their car alone. Hope they come to realize there is a different point of view! Also, enjoyed the troll food joke, funny girl!
I think older campers like to camp w others. I do state parks - off season- away from the mega rv's w their generators, TV's blaring, never stepping outside of their motorized homes people.
I thought I was the only one who ranted to myself about how close people camp near me! "Don't make me put up my curtains" is my usual rant! Extremely annoying! Love your channel Carolyn ❤️
@G2014 - I actually did!! I asked why they were parking so close. "Because we like the view" . I said it isn't even a campsite..where you're parked. "Well it's free" was yhe response
Hi Carolyn, I have been watching you on Ruku and there was no way to comment...... I wanted to let you know that it was very rude of those people.... I would have been like you. I watched your latest video tonight and I knew what you meant and no you were'nt playing the victim. I knew what you meant . I am on the computer now. I have been with you on your travels and have always admired you. I am an old granny and love your Sadie, Capon? I cried when he passed. Take care of yourself. Be careful. My grandkids call me Nan, NaNa, Grammie. Lol take your pick..
So, that is when you take Sadie outside and teach her to bark nonstop for about 20 minutes, wait 20 minutes and repeat. They'll leave! ❤😂😮 Sorry that happened. Like you, I avoid campgrounds for this reason.
yup... I have a pretty new rig & I took out furniture & removed all the window wooden valances. First thing was get a good mattress. I love my B+ and it's been home for 4 yrs. Def feels like home.
Now I'm ready to fix food. I luv purple cabbage too. Those pancakes looked challenging. Curious what you keep in your shoe rack.? You house is getting so colorful I love it. Im getting ready for a garage sale house purge. Not keeping anything that won't fit in my trailer. Be safe, give Sadie a hug.
Years ago, My (ex) husband and I went to a campground off season near Natchez Mississippi. There was no one there. We set up tent camping and when we were done a large motorhome came and parked RIGHT NEXT TO US. I was fit to be tied and when the ranger came around he asked us if we wanted him to tell them to move. I said yes, my ex said no, and guess who the ranger went with? And that is why he is an ex....The creepy guy sat in the driver's seat staring at me until dark. Point is, people are sheeple. Sometimes creepy. Like when you go to an empty movie theater and pick a seat and when someone else comes in they sit close to you. Baaah Sheep.
Some people park right next to you just to Get you to leave...Hubby and I had that happen to us several times in our time of RVing...but we refused to leave and turned on all our outside lights..generator....then They finally would leave. I agree...some people are SO inconsiderate.
Hello Carolyn, I was thinking about your question and my belief is that either they are city people who are just used to being in close proximity to others, and are oblivious to distancing or it might be OLDER people feel safer/less vulnerable in GROUPS ?? And they are ABSOLUTELY not trying to be rude or inconsiderate at all ?? Safe travels, looking forward to your Cross Country trip 🤗 Sadie is such a great girl 🐾🐶💖
I had a guy that pulled 10 feet away with no muffler at 4AM . Then webnt INSIDE his rig for a cold one and left his truck RUNNING I got him kicked out of the park
Carolyn saw a recipe for pancake mix and it was cooked in a rice cooker can add in your own fruit or whatever. Pancakes or waffles can be frozen as well.. As far as the guy parking, yes, he was very inconsiderate, and I wouldn't park like that either. Let the miles from them allow you peace and contentment. You've done 100% nothing wrong.
10:07 Same deal when I park further out a grocery store or Walmart to avoid door dings and inattentive drivers, someone will invariably park right next to me despite a million open parking spaces around. Never fails.
That happened to me once...and I didn't understand why the person would camp next to me with all the open space available. I was so uncomfortable and mad because it didn't make sense. And yes I ultimately ended up moving.
Some people have no clue! My husband and I spent two hours hiking up a scenic mountain trail and settled into a nice bench provided to view the scene. About ten minutes on, a group came up behind us on the trail. They stopped and stood DIRECTLY in front of us and conversed together in loud voices! There was plenty of space and some more benches for them. They were completely oblivious that they might be intruding on anyone else! Sheesh!
Sadie is so cute. Too bad she can't bark excessively on command when people park too close. I feel like you do. Don't like people close when I'm camping if I don't know them. Be safe.
I call those people who camped beside you... I call them Rent a crowd. When I go into the bush people have to camp right beside me. Like why... I think I have the Rent a crowd stamped on my head. We have been deep into the forest... stopped for lunch and people have to come sit beside you.. Like I think they are scared to be alone.
I agree, it was definitely rude. I would never Park right next to someone else. That's what going for a walk is for is to visit with other people. Even if someone starts to talk to me I stand at the edge of their area and talk to them unless they invite me in their area. I would never want to intrude on someone else's Zen.
I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt. Maybe they didn't realize. I have had people walk right through my campsite...by my front door, to get to the lake. I could tell when I confronted them, that they didn't have a clue. They didn't do it again, though. lol
Have you thought about making week long road tours of the West. We love to fly out and rent a car and tour different National and State Parks, cities and other tourist things we want to see. I would love to have a weeks worth of what to do , how to get there and places to stay recommendations all mapped out for me. It would be money well spent.
Years ago I lived in DC/MD/VA area. I pulled over in VA to get a quick bite and went into the general middle of the HUGE empty parking lot. Within minutes of quiet enjoyment a car pulled up RIGHT NEXT to me, driver side and stopped engine. I was in my 20s and not very self assured so was essentially pushed off my hill and drove off. In SoCal people will clump up on the road. They come from far behind then you lose them. ??? Looking, you realize they're riding your flank. Before you know it everyone pulled up and slowed down, too. Nip it in the bud. First car, signal a lane change. Sleepers will wake up and speed off. "Nice" people will slow down to "let you in" which backs them off.
I'm Not a camper person {YET} but , I would not park that close, especially if there's a designated spot marked for parking! Always enjoy your videos, shivering black bell thumbs up!
Ugh, I get the same thing on the beach in Florida, walk down the plank, then haul me and my stuff way up the beach to get a private spot, set up, go for a walk and when I come back someone has literally set up a few feet from me when they whole beach up from me is empty. I mean come on! I am very much like you, I like my own space!
I would not park that close to anyone especially in a nice open space place! I love seeing “cool stuff” so please share on your travels, Sadie is such a sweetheart! Safe travels to you both!!
If I had other options to camp away from others I would definitely park elsewhere but maybe they came in and just found the first spot for an overnight, I'm from the mid Atlantic area so it's not unusual for the sites to be close together so it doesn't bother me but they did block your beautiful view, unfortunately people just don't think.
carolyn ... i am getting on the road very soon and i see you have this issue alot ....... can i suggest a new merch item lol ..... the car front windsheild sun shade thing but put " dont camp too close, out here for nature not humans" on it ... id GLADLY buy one and it does a real service im going to be in a minivan and would love to not have neighbors 20ft away thats insane ... def could be worded differently but dont park by me sun shade is a great idea
Crack window on other side of RV, use some Skunk spray prank, "smell from hell", or Fart Prank and quickly close the window, let it drift their way. If that doesn't move them after smelling it, in a bit walk out and remark "I think my black water tank is leaking!", and see how quick they leave.
First of all, I myself have to go back to Utah. My heart doctor is there, and needs to see me. I'm new to this lifestyle, but as a fan of yours, if I end up camping near you,I will move. As I learn more I will also try to find a spot away from people.
Carolyn I'm permanently on a campsite in Cyprus and last year not only did someone camp right next to me but while I was away they tied a sail shade to my awning and their father was asleep in the awning. No security on site therefore no one to get them to move. I was so cross.
Absolutely they should not have parked there. Especially if there are sites open. You should always be aware of where others campers are facing. If I saw your front door and I would be blocking your view, no way I would have parked there even for a short time.
Way too close! Some people have no boundaries smh. Great healthy meals for your road trip!! Sadie and the tether ball😂😂 You're skills, intelligence & common sense are outstanding❣
It's hard to understand what people are thinking when they park so close. One time in Oregon State Park in N. Carolina, on a very, very windy day, I was the only person in the park when some people in a van camped right next to me AND put their portable generator outside between our rigs. I moved to another campsite which turned out to have near total protection from the wind, so in the end I was okay.
I would have moved but it was the end of the day and my solar panels and starlink and chairs were out. And I paid for the night, I wasn't about to move down the road where they should have parked, I would have left the park and lost my money.
I just don't understand how people would want to park so close to someone else. I've experienced this as well. I choose to be out in nature and don't want strangers lurking.
Hilarious! I just took my husband to the eye doctor for an EARLY appointment. The parking lot is empty. A woman drives in and parks smack next to me! So stinking ridiculous. There are at least 12 other open spaces!
No. NEVER. But I used to say that I attracted these kind of people like a magnet. I cannot even tell you the number of times someone rolled in in the dark and parked literally feet from my bedroom. So frustrating.
Carolyn, some people, seemingly more every day are oblivious to the concept of Common Courtesy. Truly I am done with the vast majority of idiots out there across America, why, well because the concept of being thoughtful is a lost art. Take Care Carolyn, and I hope you have a wonderfult trip! PS, damn is Sadie really, really smart & cute or what!
Hey girl Google the I 95 collapse northbound in philly. I don't know if you're going that way but the road's gonna be closed for months. There was a vehicle fire literally caused the bridge to collapse Sunday the 11th at 6:20 AM.
While it is not quite the same thing, we have noticed that people for some reason are really attracted to park right next to our plain old vehicle even when we are in a huge nearly empty lot! They seem to be oblivious that many of us feel uncomfortable when people choose to park so close to us when they could literally park anywhere else
Wow, you can see why the early Native Americans would have found this sacred. I'm not certain what the Christians thought they could contribute to such a beautiful place, but there you have it!
I would not park that close having another option, but in a campground I would not be surprised that someone else did, some people are afraid of being far from other people, so while it made you feel unsafe, it likely made them feel safe.
Well said
It's just part of the experience as a full timer. Everyone has different criteria for what is too close and some feel more secure with close neighbors so they are not as isolated. As you have mentioned in the past, the great thing about this lifestyle is you can move if you don't like your neighbors.
Hey Carolyn, you probably know the history, but the CCCs were established by President Roosevelt during the great depression from thirties to forties to help young men get work! I’m an old fart 78 and my father was in the CCC’s
It was a wonderful program.. When I did homemade taking care of am elderly woman.. her husband told me about his time with the CCC. He worked in Idaho. He was from an old milltown in upstate NY. He showed me a photo book that was given to the men on his crew. It was so interesting.
@@blakesleyk.7166 You are so lucky! I know you are enjoying your life living in that cabin to the fullest! I stayed in a CCC cabin back Woodbridge, Virginia around 20 years ago. It was the Prince William National Forest Park. The campground host let me sneak my dog in! I just loved it. Wish I could live in one now, instead of an apartment.
Me too. 👍
Yes, we are old (I’m 74) but I prefer the more gentlemanly term “geezer” at this point in my life. Maybe I will devolve into an “old fart” later on?
Hi Carolyn, I am from the Netherlands and people camp much, much closer over here! I never camp in the Netherlands lol. I am from Amsterdam and when I was 15 years old I told my parents I would really love to see Alaska . And you know what? We went to Alaska for a month with a very simple camper! ( It may look like a was a very spoiled girl, but that is not the case. I just happen to had very adventurous parents). . I'm 58 now.
Can you imagine, back in 1980 ,a 15 year old from Amsterdam hiking Denali Park what was named by then MountMcKinley park! it still is one of my best moments in life..
Safe travels to the east!
What a great experience for you. I would love to explore Denali.
@@peaceloveandunderstanding I hope you will one day, David.
I moved to Alaska in 1979 so maybe we crossed paths there in 1980!
@@Patrick_Ross That is an amazing thought!
Sadie is such a good girl ❤️ safe travels!
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It was so great watching you interact with the kids in the park. From one big kid to another - you looked like you were having a ton of fun!!
Carolyn I have a different point of view on the campers next to you. Sometimes we can get spoil having totally privacy out in nature. - so once in awhile you need to compromise a little bit and maybe joke around with your fellow campers and grow with the experience. It can be fun and learn what part of the country they are from, if they turn out very rough or hard to get along with , your still better off knowing it anyhow.
I love your RV, Carolyn. It is so cozy and just adorable. You are also able to maintain it yourself because you are so handy and knowledgeable. I am glad you and Sadie are able to enjoy your life (it is one life -- just the two of you!)!
The funny thing is Carolyn.. that SOME people actually feel SAFER with others being so close to them. My bet is.. they had no idea they were being rude.. or inconsiderate... even though they were. 😅
Yes, I agree. Even people driving sometime cling on to others because they do not feel safe
Oh no they knew. They wanted that view and didn’t give a rats ass that it wasn’t a spot.
I was thinking the same as some other viewers, that some people prefer being near others. I personally don't like being right on top of others, but weighing the options I would choose the safest and quietest seeming person to be near. There are so many guesses that I'm pretty sure I would introduce myself and get a better feel for the situation. But! My 1st reaction would be annoyance, too!😂 I got a bunch of great tips from your video also, as always! You were one of my first inspirational go-to channels and I remain a loyal fan today. Keep up the great work! I am not an entrepreneur, but so many of my dearest friends are and I admire them for their business savvy! I love them most for accepting me as me, even though I confuse them on a regular basis! 😂 Diversity is one of my favorite life spices 😁❣️✌️
The same people who sit right next to you in an almost empty movie theater. 🤪
I used to park that close because it made me feel safer. But then I realized people didn't want to have close neighbors (someone on youtube probably pointed that out) so now I don't park close.
THANK YOU!
I have a 2001 Class C 24ft with the same floor plan as yours. You are so correct about making ones home on wheels all homey cozy. I love spending time in it.
It's my escape from the world. When I'm in it I feel like I'm home.
Every where I go I have my home with me. It's a wonderful thing.
I feel so lucky to have it. Thank you for being such a great inspiration for me
and so many others. Thank you for all you teach me thru your videos.
I appreciate you very much. Safe travels to you and Sadie.
CCC was the Civilian Conservation Corps. My dad worked in the CCC right before going off to WWII.
I enjoy your videos!
Yes, the CCC was a program to provide work for so many out of work during the Depression. They started a similar (the government) program in the sixties but for young people out of work. Don’t know what happened to that one. The Vietnam War heated up, they probably drafted the guys anyway but I really don’t know.
I wonder if they feel safer beside you!
If that was the case there was a spot right behind me that was between me and the other camper. They could have felt VERY Safe. They chose to be inconsiderate jerks
I’m in the camp of “they felt safer with you there”. But didn’t “need” to park between you and the other camper. And wanted a nice view! Thrilled they found such a spot! Lol. (Yes. I would have been annoyed. 100%)
My ex had a great technique I always try and use. If someone came up to me about something I had done, how would I want to be approached and talked too about said issue (An issue I had no idea I had done!). With them angry and assuming I did it on purpose because I’m a jerk? Or nicely letting me know where I went wrong in their opinion. It doesn’t always work, but you’d be surprised. Most folks are nice. Or at least respond with what they get. Nice = nice. Anger = Anger.
I realize you didn’t approach them. Also an option. This is just a general life rule I try and follow (after a few deep breaths. Lol) Assuming I say anything. Often if I can “fix” it myself, will do that (leave, wait it out, etc). Enjoy your channel. One of the few that doesn’t jump from rig to rig!
The thing is, the view was just as good 100 feet down the road, away from me. I just didn't get it.
My playground....as a kid in the late 50's thru mid 60's.
Thanks for the interesting tour and knowledge of the local history. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much Carolyn!
No. I'm like you. I like my privacy!
Safe travels girl, love Utah.
Amazing! What a find.
Thank you so much for what you do, I admire you. ✌️
I hear you...I say no to parking so close and right in sight from your open door. Looking forward to your travels east.
I sure enjoy your ventures. Gives me ideas of things to do when my time comes to hit the road . Thank you!
Thanks, going to check out Cathedral Gorge next week and hope for respectful space. My eating habits are none existent on travel days. Safe journey east.
Your knowledge about the places you visit are incredible. Planning to start my new life as a nomad in Oct my birthday.
Good evening Happy Sunday it’s beautiful too watch your channel you Look very focus and happy and you keep up with your van camper
I also make food ahead of time. I love my vacuum sealer. When I cook at home I always have leftovers. I freeze these for camping. We are going to dry camp for a few days so I made cold salads for three days. Then when we move to a campsite with hookups, I have premade frozen meals. This saves on water due to minimal cleanup. I also gives me more time to enjoy just relaxing. Win win.
Thank you for another great video! I am with you in prefers g to park further away from others even if I know them. Had a great night last night in Montana at a private campground with three cabins and five rv sites. I was the only one here. Quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. More boondocking when I have a dog and/or my wife with me but safety is a priority when by myself. It has helped me be more creative in the places I choose to camp where I can avoid the cheek to jowl camping.
No I prefer to be further away. I like how you describe the areas you visit. I am a history buff, so I really enjoy your trips and factoids.
I love what you’ve done with your little home on wheels.
Thanks for sharing and as always stay safe and God bless love ya Nancy
It's amazing how much room people have, but prefer to park right up on top of you has been my experience also! I don't care how far away I park or where I park it's the same way! So annoying!
So fascinating.
Sometimes I try to camp in the remote places but find out they're maybe too soft sand I might get stuck in, or not level enough to sleep comfortably, so I might camp closer than I like then. It's a crapshoot who's going to park in the site next to you anyway--hopefully they're quiet!
I don't know how to edit so I'll continue. I think they feel safer instead of less safe next to us. To us it is weird because we are sometimes there working out and chose the place because it was not busy, and would prefer that people not drive so close to us, yet there they are. If course it also makes you wonder if they plan to rob you. But all of them have just been clueless close-parkers that feel safer next to somebody else. Sometimes they leave their car there, sometimes they sit there eating lunch, sometimes they teach their kid to drive right next to us with an empty giant area available they could use instead! Of course it is even more unsettling when you are alone and camping! But, just wanted to comment that there is a whole bunch of close-parkers that are apparently afraid to be alone or leave their car alone. Hope they come to realize there is a different point of view! Also, enjoyed the troll food joke, funny girl!
I think older campers like to camp w others. I do state parks - off season- away from the mega rv's w their generators, TV's blaring, never stepping outside of their motorized homes people.
Some older campers 😂 not me. I’m with you.
Still lovin your videos! Safe travels, Carolyn and Sadie!
I thought I was the only one who ranted to myself about how close people camp near me! "Don't make me put up my curtains" is my usual rant! Extremely annoying! Love your channel Carolyn ❤️
@G2014 - I actually did!! I asked why they were parking so close. "Because we like the view" . I said it isn't even a campsite..where you're parked. "Well it's free" was yhe response
Hi Carolyn, I have been watching you on Ruku and there was no way to comment...... I wanted to let you know that it was very rude of those people.... I would have been like you. I watched your latest video tonight and I knew what you meant and no you were'nt playing the victim. I knew what you meant . I am on the computer now. I have been with you on your travels and have always admired you. I am an old granny and love your Sadie, Capon? I cried when he passed. Take care of yourself. Be careful. My grandkids call me Nan, NaNa, Grammie. Lol take your pick..
No. I use Kodiak protein mix for pancakes, muffins etc like it. Sadie so sweet, great companion! Happy travels
So, that is when you take Sadie outside and teach her to bark nonstop for about 20 minutes, wait 20 minutes and repeat. They'll leave! ❤😂😮 Sorry that happened. Like you, I avoid campgrounds for this reason.
Thanks for Video
I always camp as far away as possible and turn off those lights! Safe travels!
yup... I have a pretty new rig & I took out furniture & removed all the window wooden valances. First thing was get a good mattress. I love my B+ and it's been home for 4 yrs. Def feels like home.
Now I'm ready to fix food. I luv purple cabbage too. Those pancakes looked challenging.
Curious what you keep in your shoe rack.?
You house is getting so colorful I love it. Im getting ready for a garage sale house purge. Not keeping anything that won't fit in my trailer.
Be safe, give Sadie a hug.
Years ago, My (ex) husband and I went to a campground off season near Natchez Mississippi. There was no one there. We set up tent camping and when we were done a large motorhome came and parked RIGHT NEXT TO US. I was fit to be tied and when the ranger came around he asked us if we wanted him to tell them to move. I said yes, my ex said no, and guess who the ranger went with? And that is why he is an ex....The creepy guy sat in the driver's seat staring at me until dark. Point is, people are sheeple. Sometimes creepy. Like when you go to an empty movie theater and pick a seat and when someone else comes in they sit close to you. Baaah Sheep.
Some people park right next to you just to Get you to leave...Hubby and I had that happen to us several times in our time of RVing...but we refused to leave and turned on all our outside lights..generator....then They finally would leave. I agree...some people are SO inconsiderate.
Carolyn the slot canyons were amazing. Happy that you filmed that.
Yea they could have parked somewhere else.
Hello Carolyn,
I was thinking about your question and my belief is that either they are city people who are just used to being in close proximity to others, and are oblivious to distancing or it might be OLDER people feel safer/less vulnerable in GROUPS ?? And they are ABSOLUTELY not trying to be rude or inconsiderate at all ??
Safe travels, looking forward to your Cross Country trip 🤗 Sadie is such a great girl 🐾🐶💖
I totally get what you're saying about. However, a lot of other people don't understand. I don't really think they did that on purpose.
I had a guy that pulled 10 feet away with no muffler at 4AM . Then webnt INSIDE his rig for a cold one and left his truck RUNNING
I got him kicked out of the park
Carolyn saw a recipe for pancake mix and it was cooked in a rice cooker can add in your own fruit or whatever. Pancakes or waffles can be frozen as well.. As far as the guy parking, yes, he was very inconsiderate, and I wouldn't park like that either. Let the miles from them allow you peace and contentment. You've done 100% nothing wrong.
If you wish to know more about the Anasazi, visit chaco canyon in northern new mexico. Its so worth the visit.
YES
10:07 Same deal when I park further out a grocery store or Walmart to avoid door dings and inattentive drivers, someone will invariably park right next to me despite a million open parking spaces around. Never fails.
I love my 8x16 CTC too! Still a lot of work needed, but I've been living in it since last summer.
Safe Travels! Be careful with all the smoke from Canadian fires.
That happened to me once...and I didn't understand why the person would camp next to me with all the open space available. I was so uncomfortable and mad because it didn't make sense. And yes I ultimately ended up moving.
Some people have no clue! My husband and I spent two hours hiking up a scenic mountain trail and settled into a nice bench provided to view the scene. About ten minutes on, a group came up behind us on the trail. They stopped and stood DIRECTLY in front of us and conversed together in loud voices! There was plenty of space and some more benches for them. They were completely oblivious that they might be intruding on anyone else! Sheesh!
Tell'em "you're standing right where I peed before you got here".
Troll food. You’re hilarious and good on you for being you and not caring about the trolls! 😊
That was really cool scenery. I could see where someone could use that as background for an alien movie. It had a very otherworldly feeling to it.
Thanks
aww thank you so much Catherine!
Sadie is so cute. Too bad she can't bark excessively on command when people park too close. I feel like you do. Don't like people close when I'm camping if I don't know them. Be safe.
Great time to turn a stereo on and stumble around with a wine bottle, lol *filled with water!*
❤️ neat place! Love to you and Sadie❤️
Ooooo Sadie’s low growl is something else!!!!
I think it was rude of them!!!
I call those people who camped beside you... I call them Rent a crowd. When I go into the bush people have to camp right beside me. Like why... I think I have the Rent a crowd stamped on my head. We have been deep into the forest... stopped for lunch and people have to come sit beside you.. Like I think they are scared to be alone.
I agree, it was definitely rude. I would never Park right next to someone else. That's what going for a walk is for is to visit with other people. Even if someone starts to talk to me I stand at the edge of their area and talk to them unless they invite me in their area. I would never want to intrude on someone else's Zen.
I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt. Maybe they didn't realize. I have had people walk right through my campsite...by my front door, to get to the lake. I could tell when I confronted them, that they didn't have a clue. They didn't do it again, though. lol
Have you thought about making week long road tours of the West. We love to fly out and rent a car and tour different National and State Parks, cities and other tourist things we want to see. I would love to have a weeks worth of what to do , how to get there and places to stay recommendations all mapped out for me. It would be money well spent.
Years ago I lived in DC/MD/VA area. I pulled over in VA to get a quick bite and went into the general middle of the HUGE empty parking lot. Within minutes of quiet enjoyment a car pulled up RIGHT NEXT to me, driver side and stopped engine. I was in my 20s and not very self assured so was essentially pushed off my hill and drove off.
In SoCal people will clump up on the road. They come from far behind then you lose them. ??? Looking, you realize they're riding your flank. Before you know it everyone pulled up and slowed down, too.
Nip it in the bud. First car, signal a lane change. Sleepers will wake up and speed off. "Nice" people will slow down to "let you in" which backs them off.
I'm Not a camper person {YET} but , I would not park that close, especially if there's a designated spot marked for parking! Always enjoy your videos, shivering black bell thumbs up!
Ugh, I get the same thing on the beach in Florida, walk down the plank, then haul me and my stuff way up the beach to get a private spot, set up, go for a walk and when I come back someone has literally set up a few feet from me when they whole beach up from me is empty. I mean come on! I am very much like you, I like my own space!
I would not park that close to anyone especially in a nice open space place! I love seeing “cool stuff” so please share on your travels, Sadie is such a sweetheart! Safe travels to you both!!
Enjoyed the photography and history information in this excellent video. No, I would not park that close.
If I had other options to camp away from others I would definitely park elsewhere but maybe they came in and just found the first spot for an overnight, I'm from the mid Atlantic area so it's not unusual for the sites to be close together so it doesn't bother me but they did block your beautiful view, unfortunately people just don't think.
carolyn ... i am getting on the road very soon and i see you have this issue alot ....... can i suggest a new merch item lol ..... the car front windsheild sun shade thing but put " dont camp too close, out here for nature not humans" on it ... id GLADLY buy one and it does a real service im going to be in a minivan and would love to not have neighbors 20ft away thats insane ... def could be worded differently but dont park by me sun shade is a great idea
Crack window on other side of RV, use some Skunk spray prank, "smell from hell", or Fart Prank and quickly close the window, let it drift their way. If that doesn't move them after smelling it, in a bit walk out and remark "I think my black water tank is leaking!", and see how quick they leave.
First of all, I myself have to go back to Utah. My heart doctor is there, and needs to see me. I'm new to this lifestyle, but as a fan of yours, if I end up camping near you,I will move. As I learn more I will also try to find a spot away from people.
@@blakesleyk.7166 Thank you.
@@suerop You have a good point.
H$&l NO I wouldn’t want to be that close to others, nice food prep. Thanks for the history too.
Looked like some good road meals! 😋. Don’t know why anyone would want to park that close. 😮
Carolyn I'm permanently on a campsite in Cyprus and last year not only did someone camp right next to me but while I was away they tied a sail shade to my awning and their father was asleep in the awning. No security on site therefore no one to get them to move. I was so cross.
Absolutely they should not have parked there. Especially if there are sites open. You should always be aware of where others campers are facing. If I saw your front door and I would be blocking your view, no way I would have parked there even for a short time.
Could add those on top of consulting. I am working on those two as I learn other skills and add those to my streams of income
Troll food! I love it😂😊❤
I agree with you. Too close. Unnecessary. Weird, actually.
Way too close! Some people have no boundaries smh. Great healthy meals for your road trip!! Sadie and the tether ball😂😂 You're skills, intelligence & common sense are outstanding❣
Some people may feel safer. I would not because I have an outdoor stereo I keep low but worry
It's hard to understand what people are thinking when they park so close. One time in Oregon State Park in N. Carolina, on a very, very windy day, I was the only person in the park when some people in a van camped right next to me AND put their portable generator outside between our rigs. I moved to another campsite which turned out to have near total protection from the wind, so in the end I was okay.
I would have moved but it was the end of the day and my solar panels and starlink and chairs were out. And I paid for the night, I wasn't about to move down the road where they should have parked, I would have left the park and lost my money.
@@CarolynsRVLife I would have done the same as you, given your circumstances.
I just don't understand how people would want to park so close to someone else.
I've experienced this as well. I choose to be out in nature and don't want strangers lurking.
Your videos are really first class, Carolyn. I've been watching you for years and your channel never gets boring. I'm digging ya.
nope! i like space myself between spots too
Hilarious! I just took my husband to the eye doctor for an EARLY appointment. The parking lot is empty.
A woman drives in and parks smack next to me! So stinking ridiculous. There are at least 12 other open spaces!
It's just weird! I've seen a lot of comments like this. I wonder if it's instinctual? LOL
No. NEVER. But I used to say that I attracted these kind of people like a magnet. I cannot even tell you the number of times someone rolled in in the dark and parked literally feet from my bedroom. So frustrating.
Enjoyed your walking tour and information 😊❤ Have a great evening and safe travels❤😊
I want people to be at least one to two football fields away
That's me too! Hence boondocking and no campgrounds.😊
Carolyn, some people, seemingly more every day are oblivious to the concept of Common Courtesy. Truly I am done with the vast majority of idiots out there across America, why, well because the concept of being thoughtful is a lost art. Take Care Carolyn, and I hope you have a wonderfult trip! PS, damn is Sadie really, really smart & cute or what!
Hey girl Google the I 95 collapse northbound in philly. I don't know if you're going that way but the road's gonna be closed for months. There was a vehicle fire literally caused the bridge to collapse Sunday the 11th at 6:20 AM.
While it is not quite the same thing, we have noticed that people for some reason are really attracted to park right next to our plain old vehicle even when we are in a huge nearly empty lot! They seem to be oblivious that many of us feel uncomfortable when people choose to park so close to us when they could literally park anywhere else
Just watched this. You didn't even show yourself being super upset. I saw no ranting etc. You have the right to no appreciate jerks.
Wow, you can see why the early Native Americans would have found this sacred. I'm not certain what the Christians thought they could contribute to such a beautiful place, but there you have it!