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Brent’s VanLife
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I started this Canadian journey of #VanLife in Jan, of 2021.
I suffered from physical disabilities that weren't getting better, I struggled with mental health as I watched my Mother die of dementia.
Having lived most my life with pain, and realizing it wasn't going to get better, I made a choice.
I decided to retire early, sell everything, and move into a small, self built, 2005 Freightliner Sprinter van.
Yup, it was a bit scary at first, but once you catch the bug, theres no turning back. I told myself ..."Brent", you better to start livin', before you start diein'... "
Today, we cruise around in a 1993 Chevy Converted BlueBird S'Koolie Conversion Bus. We've traveled from sea to sea, from Victoria BC to Saint Johns, Nwfndlnd. We found cool and let’s say, weird but wonderful places to explore.
Come join us on our next adventure.
Peace, Luv and Granola
I CAN*T DO IT!: I*m Tapping Out!
Thats right. you heard it right. Im done. I cant carry on.
Im too overwhelmed and I cant seem to catch up. I need a break.
A long break. I need to put down the camera. I need to start being.
I fell like Im a human doing, and not a human (being)
Im done, and thats all I can say. I need this break soooo bad
Sorry guys, but i honestly am taking some time away
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Im too overwhelmed and I cant seem to catch up. I need a break.
A long break. I need to put down the camera. I need to start being.
I fell like Im a human doing, and not a human (being)
Im done, and thats all I can say. I need this break soooo bad
Sorry guys, but i honestly am taking some time away
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Thanks for all your support ….
Email me at ………. brents_vanlife@hotmail.com
Support me at …… www.patreon.com/brentsvanlife
Help me at ………… paypal.me/brentsvanlife
Amazon Wishlist .. shorturl.at/bvxY5
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Channel Supporters
For Extra Power … www.bluettipower.com
For My Mobility … www.hiboy.com
For Fridgeration … www.setpowerusa.com
For Battery Bank . www.redodopower.com
www.ipowerqueen.com
www.gokwh.com
For Auto Lights … www.auxbeam.com
For Shoes ………. thefitville.com
For Clothing ……. www.fioboc.com
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Brother, get a dog friendly hotel/motel with a pool & jacuzzi. Have some beer or wine, you see where I'm going. We'll be here
Cory! Smokey! Good to see old friends make an appearance.
Brent, here's a few 🫂 🫂 for you, remember dear Brent, it will get better, show yourself some kindness. Don't worry about the laundry, you can always wear your birthday suit to visit the exe, it'll give you something to reminisce about. If it gets you in trouble look on the bright side, they provide meds in jail or at least they did when I use to run the Arts and Craft Program in our local jail. I'm hurting for you Brent and I'm sorry that your in so much pain, I can relate to you, the humidity is very high here and I can't take any meds for it because my stomach is too bad to take anti-inflammatory meds and I'm allergic to most arthritis meds also. BRENT, PUT THE CAMERA DOWN and KNOW WE CARE ABOUT YOU ENOUGH TO CUT YOU SOME SLACK and remember the best way to eat an elephant is ( give me a drum roll ) is ONE BITE AT A TIME. Be patient with yourself. Take all the ME TIME you need, I'm not going anywhere and I'm sure your other "stalkers " 😅 will understand as well, take care of yourself and put some antibiotic cream on your finger, you don't need an infection. I wish I could be there to help you restore your smile or atleast lend you one of mine. I'm so glad Wayne has come to the rescue, he's not your Savior but your Savior may have sent him as an earthly angel to lift your spirits up. Meanwhile I'm praying for you. ❤❤❤ 🫂.
Take care of you. We will always be here for you. Baby steps. You got this. Hugs from So Cal ❤❤
Brent, take care of yourself and the Dude, we'll be here when you're ready to share your adventures again. Thanks to Wayne for showing up to give a hand. Hugs to you all❣️🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️ and also peace, love and granola, of course. 👍
Everyone needs a vacation from whatever they do. So if you need time off from here go for it. You know we will be here for you.
Sounds like you need to slow down and maybe do just a video a week for a while. You might need depression meds. I recently had to get back on them. Take care of yourself and the little Dude.
Brent! Your getting so close to 6,000 subs even though you deserve so so many more, but hey at least the #’s are going up Yay🤩 ~❤
Just take some time for yourself. All we be well again soon.
Take a bunch of time for yourself ok Brent..lots of people love you and want the best for you..and that seems like a nice break from filming..we’re ok we’ll miss you but do what you have to do and take some time for yourself all the best to you and the dude
You rock Julia
I’m in a van going into 5th year. When there is anything not put away or just in the way, I can’t cope. That is my motivation. Small spaces are so easy to keep tidy and when untidy are depressing as hell. I feel for ya, man.
You understand.
Praying you feel better ❤
🫶
❤😢
👋😊
So happy that Wayne's there. Was just wondering about him. ❤
He’s out travelling, enjoying life
Your health is important, we can wait, take some time and enjoy visits with friends and family..take care of yourself and the Dude☺️
I will, thanks
Take care remember you are not alone. ❤
Def not
When I saw tge title of this video I was quite concerned. Yesterday, one of the most loving, bighearted souls I've ever met "tapped out" for good. I'm thankful you have friends who love you who can also come to you to be with you. Your depression diesn't have anything to do with Jasper being nearly gone, does it? Or smoke and ash being in the air in general? I follow a pair of Canadian YiuTubers who only do one 20 minute video once a week. They tried doing two but they got too far behind building their tiny home. Feel free to do that or whatever it takes to make Brent happy and healthy. ❤🎉
Thanks. I’ve also been pondering my YT schedule
Dude!
Watch some church online.
Love it
You need something sturdier like a folding table or TV tray. Mine is on a wooden TV tray in my livingroom.
I was looking at those
Don't travell so much. Get back to Nonaimo and stay there. Hope you can get the laptop fixed.
Thanks hun
Take some time for yourself. We all need our quiet time away from the crowd to recharge. We will be here waiting for you. You are the first of my TH-cam videos I look for everyday from all the BC folks ai follow. Appreciate what you are doing and look forward to tuning back in after you hopefully take a well deserved break.
Awe thanks Mike, I appreciate that
Time to clean up LIFE Brent. Stop the alcohol, eat healthier and get yourself together. Not condeming you....... you just KNOW its time to get yourself together ...plz
I’m together. Just over did my self this year. Thanks for your concern
Brent, take your time. Focus on your mental health. If you need a few days, take them.
Oh, I have been, just need a place to REALLY settle in to and relax
👋 Brent Please make an appointment with your Dr. Please 🙏 Depression is no joke.❤❤❤❤
Been here before, I know the ropes. Just need to get back into my groove again. Was running wild for too long
If it’s only that one key on your laptop, wouldn’t getting a mouse solve that problem, if not that then maybe a Bluetooth keyboard?
Yes and yes, but it’s the ease of use and was suppose to be good. No issues when bought
Take your time Brent, we will still be here ..take care man 🙏🏼🏴🇨🇦
Will do sir
Brent we all have times like this. It's ok. Just take care of yourself.
Working on it Lauralie
Lookin Good, Shit happens, lookin forward to having you back on the Island so we can maybe do some Island stuff and get your window fixed. Just remember "No Worries"❤
Exactly, slow down and enjoy the ride
Hey Brent, it’s all good. Take all the time you need to just take a deep breath and relax and only worry about taking care of yourself. You always make my day. I guessed it was Wayne and I was right. Have fun hanging out with friends . Be safe out there.🇺🇸♥️🙏🫶🐾🏔️🚐🇨🇦
I appreciate that, and thanks
Please forget about us for a while! We all need to take a break from our pressured lives. It will be a load off your mind to not make videos for a while.
Rethinking my pace, and TH-cam World. Def taking care of me, but I do love this
Videoing something for us is not worth the stress it is causing you. You need 5 days off, take more if you need more. We will miss you but your health is way more important. We will be here when you feel better. ❤
Thanks Louise
Enjoy your very well-deserved break!
Thanks so much
Dang, my life has been the same. Last week i had to not look out respond to text messages as I had nothing left in me. All i could handle was the stuff directly in front of me that had to be dealt with. Over the weekend I took time for me only so i could regenerate. Hang in there and take care of you
Ain’t life grand
It could be the heat🤔... maybe you need a shaded pool and a snow cone. A gallon of your favorite ice-cream and a/c. Oohh some pie ala mode, a root beer float, a bomb pop, an ice cube??? Internal cooling system reboot,.. they say a sweet treat can make it better, it does for me.🍨🍦🍧🧋🧃😋
I’m loving it
Please Sir, some days or period, you must allow you to youst be Brent! Maybee you like fishing, find a lake & youst be there doesent care if got a fish or not! Maybee you enjoy a audio book? Find a relaxing place! Youst be Brent not the very energic happy person! Please youst be you! Get and enjoy life step by step, the time? Howe knows and care, realy? No one! Take Care man! From Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe 😊😅😊!
Great idea Peter. That’s kind of what I’m thinking. Now to actually do it
Brent sometimes you just have to listen to your body and slow down. Take it easy. ❤
Listening
Again the hell with us take care of ur self an dude
K Sir
Just relax stop doinging everything an relaxe you an the dude just love each other's
Thanks buddy
Dont worry about us take care of ur self we will love what ever you give us nomatter if its alot or none at all.just take care of ursrlf an dude ..and remember we love both of yall
Stop filming for a week or two.
Def puttin down the camera
Sometimes wearing dirty clothes is not all bad. First take care of the dude! A clean camper always makes you feel better. NOTHING upsets me more than computer stuff. Maybe a 7 year old to help with the computer stuff. A newer phone, a nightmare for me. Complete meltdown! Take the Dude for a walk and look for flowers and bugs. Does your computer have a screen protector and a protective case. I never leave the phone or tablet store without those things. Promise the Dude that you will not let him out that late again. Eat out a couple of days so you Don't have dirty dishes those days. Repeat.
lol, lots of great ideas there. I’m just whining , cause I’m over whelmed. I’ll get to work and fix things
@BrentsVanLife remember that you are a retired person. Sometimes you need to be retired and not working u tube 24 -7. Ride your scooter, walk the Dude, find a place to walk through a sprinkler, go to a senior center for lunch for a few days. Very inexpensive and other retiries. They will be so amazed with what you are doing. I am becoming a full time nomad later this year and the ladies at the pool are so amazed. The senior center food will not be as fancy as what you make but no dishes or planning to prepare. Slow down and park some place for a while. Ride your scooter some more and walk the dog some more. Find a dog park. Let him take a break from u tube and a new spot every day. Run into someone on a street you saw yesterday. We will be here after you have acted retired for a while. Tell us some of the crazy things you did and saw while you have been gone. We don't need pictures, just stories.
Thanks Edith @@edithtrowbridge1775
You need to give yourself space. With your health issues, I thought you were pushing too hard. Plus having someone with you for a long time, was also draining. You are used to be alone. Friends are good but space is also important. Take care of yourself first. Dude and we need you.
Nailed it
Been where you are too many times, you just keep going you are stronger then you feel. Take time to do some soul searching. Write in a journal sometimes the things that are getting us down is hidden deep because we mostly don't want to face what ever it is, admit we've had weaknesses or except changes. If you can talk to someone that would be the best. Take care ✌️❤️🐶
Thank God Ive been here before and have many ppl I can talk with. I think we just get caught up in the race and forget our pace
Take a break, give yourself the rest of the summer off ( Aug) 😂. Just don't disappear like Mark the Paint guy. He was doing so well. And real life happened I guess.
I miss Mark. Taking a break, but it won’t look like I’ve been away long
Thanks for sharing your journey and take some time to recharge your batteries. We all need some R&R. 👍
You bet
I wonder who that good be.
Some whacko, hello oooo Buffy
Just Do It !!!! ✅ 💥🤗
Done
@@BrentsVanLife ✌️💚
Health is more important than money or entertaining people. Rest , Play , & Repeat 🐶🎶🤗 We won’t forget you 😎💖
Thanks 😊
Brent Jeffrey bears has no legs .. he’s van life rider .. making content.. trouble in the cabin .. gas ..
That’s too bad for him. He’ll find someone to help him