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Hi Carolyn, Happy Labor Day!!! Sorry to bug, just wanted to alert you & fellow viewers, THE SCAMMER is STILL AT IT, ASKING YOU TO TEXT/to Win... then will hack your phone! Just FYI ⚠️
I was really looking forward to entering this contest, but after reading through the comments I can see other people need this more than I do. I just wanted it to compare to other solar generators that I already have. I hope it goes to someone that really needs it. It's so nice of you to give people an opportunity to win it.
#Jackery Hi Carolyn, I'm single, 70 years young with three small dogs. My pups and my little motorhome have been my life saver, my happy place, but campgrounds are crowded and very expensive. I'm dying to get out and see what mother nature has to show me, her beauty and my inner peace. Please consider me for the Jackery, it's desperately needed and will be put to good use.
#Jackery This solor generator would be great to have when the power goes down. My wife has been disabled since May 2010, and the power goes off here each time we have a storm. Changing and bathing my wife is terrible in the dark. This would be the best blessing ever.
Telluride has change since I was last there. Did find a camp several miles away Conssesusionair fees. Due to much high end building,homes, going on during our drive thru!. Several campgrounds closed,closing nearer town were closed .campfire pollution. Thanks Carolyn It would be nice to stroll thru town again by foot.👍
I was going to enter the contest, there are to many who need the Jackery way more than I do. You are a kind person Carolyn. Wishing best of luck to all of you entering the contest!!! BTW that waterfall was gorgeous!!
I saw the smile on Carolyn's face in the video icon and immediately thought that she must be back in Colorado. I wake every morning with the same smile as I live on a mountain top next to Pikes Peak in Manitou Springs, Colorado. I've been east, and I've been west, and after all home in Colorado is best. Welcome back to Colorful Colorado!
I love that you're going to pick a winner based on how it can change a life. I would enter if it were a random giveaway but I know someone else is going to need it a lot more than I do (I have a smaller Bluetti which does fit my current needs). So good luck to those entering!
Dear Carolyn, you have a tough road ahead of you. Such a generous gift and so many heartfilled hashtag comments. I wish you thoughts of clarity and a heart open to so much hope and expectancy in this decision you will be making. Much love.❤
Oh, those days of driving and driving and not finding a place to park. Some towns aren't made for RV's. My mom and I, too, only visited Telluride for lunch and then moved on. Thanks for another great video.
#Jackery Hi Carolyn! I'm newly retired and starting solo female car camping next week. (Kicking my fears and societal expectations to the curb!) I want to get a camper this year and necessary supplies to travel the country and boondock. I wouldn't be starting this journey without inspirational women like yourself on TH-cam. So, much thanks and love to you and Sadie!
Carolyn, I loved this video. The driving video is great, but my favorite part is when you show Sadie enjoying the ride. It's helpful when you show the reality of traveling with your Class C with no TOAD. Telluride looks like a nice town to visit, just wish it was more RV friendly. Oh, was wondering if the scarves on the light post were for folks to take as needed. As a director for a social services agency, our adult services units would sponsor this effort each fall/winter. People would donate and tie scarves, knitted hats and gloves on signs/posts around town for anyone in need. It was always a big hit. Safe travels.
Carolyn your 1 mile hike reminded of when my son took me on a hike in Utah 3 years ago. He said "you can do it Mom, it's only 1 mile". We grabbed our backpacks and off we went. What he failed to mention...it was 1 mile UP HILL!! The elevation was kicking my rear. I will admit the views were fantastic and breath taking. However, never again! lol
Welcome to Telluride Carolyn. I moved to Colorado in 1970 and you could always get a place “on the spot” however Colorado 2012-2022 is a whole different thing. Everything is full, to capacity and not easily accessible! Enjoy what you can while you can! so happyI I got to enjoy and experience it before it became overcrowded!
Thank you, Carolyn, for taking me along with you to Telluride. I would never have seen it had it not been for you. I would never (I don't believe) be able to use the Jackery so I hope someone who will use it wins it. Thank you for fulfilling my dream!
#jackery this is so generous! After 35 years as a social worker I decided to retire to start finally taking care of myself; I was exhausted and long overdue. I went to the last RTR and got hooked. My funds went to purchasing a van a 1500 would be so incredible to power some standard comforts.
Janis Williams, I understand what you are saying. I was just talking to an ex-colleague about the effect of secondary trauma from all my years as a social worker. I am retired now and actually trying to figure out how to do more "self-care". I'm currently trying to find a small RV for full time living. Best of luck to you. Safe travels, hope you are happy in your new vanlife.
@@shelleywalker6225 wow Shelley, thank you!! And all the best to you on your future adventures. I had been in public child welfare the whole time and while I loved the job and the clients; the bureaucracy was what I felt I was fighting day in and day out. So many services are available except policies and inept management stand in the way. I watched so many peers burnout, succumb to illness and indeed die much to early in this line of work and I didn’t want to be one of those statistics. Instead I became a Covid workforce cliche 😂 😂 😂. And you’re right, what does self care mean? How do I heal myself? This is more of a struggle than I thought. I loved meeting new people at the January RTR, and I met a lot of different people on the road during my time off however, I found myself in the same social worker role for some of them in figuring out resources and identifying their strengths and needs and course of action. It seems there is no escape from cycles and or history of poverty, abuse, substance abuse and their continuing effects. Although I was still working at the time, I found I couldn’t turn it off!! Obviously, I had to be more present and conscientious about my behavior. I was able to practice that in a couple of extended road trips I’ve taken since I retired. The alone time has been fantastic and just to be outside instead of being among concrete in a large urban city. I think you will find it refreshing when you are able to get on the road.
@@somethingbettercoming thank you, I’m really excited about it. It’s the great American romance…. Exploration, isn’t it? Maybe at some point, someone can develop a Jackery strong enough to shuttle my van and me to Mars. 😆
@@janiswilliams2766, I totally get it. I was in Child Welfare also. I'm coming to terms with the reality that my survival techniques were not so healthy. I'm hoping that taking some time with my dog to travel, relax in nature and exploring this country will help me as I try to heal. Best of luck to you in your journey and you winning the Jackery.
#jackery This jackery could be a lifesaver. I'm a 74 year old with sleep apnea and depend on a C-PAP machine. I very concerned with the threat of rolling blackouts and am blown away with your generous offer of the jackery. Thank you for your consideration!
Colorado looks so beautiful, I really hope that I go there some day. Thanks for taking us there. I have a Jackery 1000 so I would like but don't need the 1500. Hopefully someone very deserving wins the solar generator, it's amazing. Take care and safe travels.
Love your videos. Don’t need the solar system, as I have one on my new Class A. I’m a working OR Nurse with a pretty severe autoimmune disorder, I’m living vicariously through you and your beautiful hikes. I have 3 Hungarian hunting dogs that I compete with, thus the RV. Would love to travel like you, but can’t. Keep up the beautiful life you have, and god bless.
Just starting this video, just wanted to say that I have been watching you for years, I don't comment much, but have to say I enjoy each and every one of your uploads, each one is better than the last. You have shown me sites that I could or will never see in my lifetime from the other side of the world. Thank you so much for bringing this content to us all.
#Jackery I live in a 1971 VW bus in Berkeley. I'm a photographer, writer, artist. A vanlifer since 1980! I've been wanting a Jackery forever! It would give me independence from the electrical outlets in the neighborhood and allow me to be more independent with my work. It would also come in handy if the BIG ONE hits - for me and the neighbors! Because I share like that :)
#jackery Hi Carolyn! I take care of my 90 year young father, and I'm so happy to do so. He has a small refrigerator by his bed for medications and cold water to drink. The Jackery will be used to keep his medications cold when we have power outages. The meds say keep at 36F - 46F. Thank you!
I hope the right person gets this Jackery. I know there will be so many entries! I don't need it but always wanted one. I am not entering. Good luck everyone! This is so cool!
#jackery this package could truly be life changing by providing us grid independence , personal travel freedom for myself and my 3 elderly rescue dogs , one of which is insulin dependent twice daily. This unit would run my portable travel fridge and provide us the security and safety we need to stay out on the road with ease and peace of mind. And I could actually lift it.
You can always be sure the video you'll be seeing is always educational and interesting. Love your travel videos, you leave no stone unturned. Thanks Carolyn 😘..... Larry P.S. The Jackery would come in really handy as I am a single senior citizen living alone living on a budget. Hashtag Jackery
#JACKERY..... Did I blink at the wrong time? City of lights had no light...lol This would be a perfect gift to my 73 year old brother-in-law who is buying a used POP-UP camper, sold his home ( he can't work anymore to afford to keep his house) He is going solo . It would aid him perfectly since he is to stubborn and cheap to buy one
#Jackery- I have always wanted a Jackery and lately it has been weighing heavy on me to be more prepared for when/if shtf. I just bought a fixer upper house thru owner finance..it is not livable (yet) and has no electricity. This Jackery will help me get moved in there sooner and take me a long way towards sustainability. It would really rock my world to win this!! 💜
I can't even try to enter, I see alot of the comments and I wish you all good luck. Wow this would be hard to find one person for this. Thanks for the wonderful videos and you giveaways. Hugs everyone
#jackery Hi Carolyn! I don't need 70 words to say how much I enjoy your videos! But, having a quality product, like the Jackery, would be very useful for anybody worried about the TX power grid failing again! Keep up what you're doing!! Please give the Jackery to someone who really needs it!
I just want to say first of all awesome video love telluride and yes I will put that on my bucket list amongst many others 😉 I want to say good luck to all that's entering and there are many more than me that need this and or deserve this I want to wish best of luck to all of you good luck!! Thank you for your gracious gift Carolyn 🙏💞
what an amazing opportunity. So generous. I've been wanting to get a jackery for van life travels and to be prepared for power outages. Yet reading your comments there are certainly people in much greater need than I. You are doing a wonderful thing here for the people.
#Jackery I’m 62, in a toxic marriage and scared to leave. Watching you gives me courage. Having the Jackery will be one step closer to freedom. I will have to start by living in my SUV. I can relate with you as I’m a dog lover, solopreneur marketer, vegan and child abuse survivor. I have to sleep with a CPAP and have other health issues. Thank you Carolyn.
Hi there! I just escaped my toxic 46.5 year marriage. You need a plan. Nobody deserves to live that way! Much hope for you! I’m finally free and you can be too. I hope you get the Jackery🙂
@@juliepeace418 I weighed over 300 lbs and had diabetes, so for health reasons primarily. I've lost 120 lbs and have been off all diabetic medications for 2.5 years. I love animals and am sick about how they treated in our animal agricultural system and I care deeply about the environment as well. So all the reasons. But my health was the primary motivator for me. And you?
@@VenaJensen That's great. I've been Vegan for over 8 years now. I went Vegan for the animals being confined, abused and killed for taste pleasure because i found out we didnt need to eat them to live happy healthy lives. . Once I found out how these babies were treated on factory farms I had no issues ever being tempted to eat these poor souls or their bodily secretions again. My health improved tremendously because of ditching meat and dairy and eating a whole foods plant based diet. All my aches and pains dissappeared, I lost weight, my, blood pressure was normal, my horrible painful menstrual cramps all my life finally went away, my skin lost wrinkles and started to glow. I was always told it was normal to have aches and pains when you get older but I later found out its not normal and the food I was eating was causing Inflammation,disease and pain in my body. I wish I had known about this when I was younger.
My Gosh Carolyn, such a beautiful video. So wonderful of you to have this give away. As some others have said, I’m not entering the drawing. As much as I would love to have one, others most certainly are in greater need. You are an inspiration! ❤️
I was going to do the #Jackery, I live Texas and last time we had no power for a whole week the whole city but after reading some if the comments there other people that would befit from your great generosity. Good luck to the winner .Love your video.
Beautiful waterfall! The parking situation was unfortunate, but glad you were finally successful! The burger sounded and looked delicious. I loved that they had the free box! Looked like a great town to explore! I’m going to lookup the campground that was full.
#Jackery I am a lifelong nomad. I was forced to move from Georgia to Chicago due to health issues. In March of 2021 I had a stroke,was diagnosed with a brain tumor and a rare condition called Acromegaly. In the hospital I caught Covid. I have struggled to recover.Now I am ready to resume traveling. This Jackery will help me on the road to my new normal. - Anita
I also came here to enter this contest, but after reading comments, I've decided to give my chance to someone who really really needs it. You are going to have a hard decision to make. Thank you for all you do. I enjoy your travel videos and seeing Sadie enjoy the country.
Great video of Telluride CO And those mountains are beautiful. I am glad you made it safe and sound to your site with fresh waters from springs. Keep safe and enjoy your travels. Oh, thank you for being so generous with providing a great power bank as a gift.
Hey, you did well going through such a busy tourist spot, finding parking for your rig and enjoying a tasty meal. I'd probably have driven through once and then kept going.😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 So nice that it was so dog friendly. The hike was awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Good luck to your jackary contest entries I love your video on Telluride. I’m not entering just got myself a BLUETTI so don’t need another one. Carolyn you are certainly a good soul. 😀❤️
Like others have said, I was going to enter because wouldn't that be cool to win, but our story is so similar to others and there are some who need it more than we do. Gotta say that it's cool to see so many like us: retired and wanting to travel, preferring boondocking to campgrounds. Very generous of you, Carolyn. Congrats to the winner!
Hello I’m looking to start a rv journey with my son, he’s 34. On Valentine’s Day last year he had a car accident that left him Paraplegic, my goal is to show him life doesn’t have to be stuck in his chair. Life can be exciting and there is a whole world to see. I’ve been collecting things I think I’ll need and this would add to my supplies.
#Jackery, Hello Carolyn, I could use the Jackery as an emergency back up to keep my devices charged. I camp alone and need to keep in contact with family. I don't like and really hate to spend the money on campgrounds for hookups. SSI does not pay much now days! Good luck to everyone!
#jackery Would love to use the jackery in the winter to power a heated blanket and a very small 200-400 watt heater for short bursts. Currently living in my pickup in Chicago without a heater. Hoping to save for a more comfortable rig to convert. Would love to use the jackery in a future conversion also. Thanks Carolyn!
I'm in awe of your channel. You are a great storyteller and are brutally honest. I Love that. I have been a subscriber since the start. I would Love to be a patron for you but financially it can't happen. Serious health issues have taken a toll on my meager earnings. I was put on disability against my will making 50k a year to 19k Ouch! I'm still blessed beyond measure. Just wanted you to know I would support your channel financially if at all possible, We Love You no matter what!
Richard a kind comment like yours goes a very long way. I appreciate your views and your kind supportive words. so sorry you were forced onto disability and such a humongous cut in income. OUCH. You just take care of yourself and know I appreciate you!
#jackery I will never be living full time on the road, but, at 65 I am going to be spending 6 months a year traveling everywhere I haven't been starting by heading towards Antelope Canyon. I have health issues so I need to get busy living. You've been a huge inspiration for me. Thanks!
#jackery I am a chronically ill woman with 50% lung capacity and diseases that make it difficult to breathe. I lost my health in 2014 and I now have to use oxygen and I also use a cpap. This jackery would be such a blessing to me. Thank you so much Carolyn for being so generous and sharing with your subscribers. One of us will be very blessed! ♥️
Such beautiful country. Thanks for sharing. When I see scenery like this, it always makes me wonder, how the heck did people make it across those mountains (or any of the other landscapes) by horse and buggy, with all their worldly possessions too, lol? I can't imagine that anyone could make it across country like that. 😊😊😊
#jackery. I always enjoy your videos when you talk about the history of the small towns. I am looking to travel more. I have a mini van that I have outfitted with a bed, a 240 w jackery, a rv frig. Etc. So this year I have been a camp host ( with electricity) and am headed to Cape Cod to host again. This Jackery will allow me to boondock, since my small 240 Jackery cannot power a frig and my CPAP. Thank you for your generosity
❤❤❤❤❤❤ Generous of you. I'm not entering because I'm able to purchase my own and I have a gas generator already, but what a cool thing for you to do! Thanks for being you.
Great video! We tent camped in Rico along the river...in the rain, at the start of a 3 week trip through the northwest. It was so fun. Nice to see those familiar sights. Thank you.
I'm not here for the giveaway as I'm an Aussie but wanted to say how much I enjoy the scenery in the vids. You are such an inspiration to women everywhere!
#jackery I have just started to work remotely in March. I just finished a week long experiment working in my camper. Result: my Jackery 500 with (1)100 watt solar panel will get me enough power for 4 hours. A Jackery 1500 would get me through the workday. So I can start to confidently take my little camper and fur babies camping to be happy, be free, and be kind.
Hey Carolyn.Thx.so much for the fantastic give away.I hope the person that won is completely jazzed about your gift.This is as direct message as i know.I hope your day is goin good.Take care and i will keep watching and commenting.
We were there last month. Both Telluride and Ouray are ALWAYS busy. We lucked out and found a spot at Matterhorn NFCG outside town. The gondola is completely free and you can take your dog! We did and it was fun to go up to Mountain Village (where the ski resort is) and walk around with our pup.
I wanted to enter cause I'm a tent camper and it would be great to be able to have power to run a fridge(not go to town for ice, food), charge electronics, etc. But there are others who need it more. I wish there was some kind of chartable organization to help people in need with Jackery or other portable power stations🤔. Good luck all and thanks Carolyn for having this amazing giveaway.
Great CO footage! Was there once, so many years ago. beautiful! It was nice to revisit it through your lense! Safe travels!💕 And thanks for this generous Jackery give away... this is a big deal!
#Jackery Thank you for this opportunity! My fur babies, baby tortoise, and I are Boondocking full-time in the desert, Overton, NV. You encouraged me big-time to live FREE! We recently had a full day black-out, and I had to rely solely on my gas powered generator$ Having the reliable Jackery for our life safety, and comfort, would be a dream come true.
What a beautiful town. I also love the idea of the Jackery going to someone in need. It’s very kind of you to donate it. Hopefully the public format won’t deter people from entering. I feel like it’s a pretty kind audience.
As I look at the comments, I see people who need the Jackery more than me. I won`t enter the contest, but I do look forward to the video showing who wins.
#jackery Winning the 1500 Jackery would mean my partner would finally be able to hit the road with me. She should be on disability due to a work related accident but was denied and was also denied financial compensation. Mentally, being on the road would give her the boost she needs to once again feel like life is worth living. I would love to give her that gift!
Very cool. I believe you will pick someone that will benefit. I’m so blessed and it gives me a great feeling to see stuf like this. There is still good in the world.
#jackery as we get closer to the colder months we always have to worry about loosing power in snow and ice storms. It would be amazing to have a solar system to keep things up & running!!
#Jackery Desire this as I plan some extended stays with my brother who lives in Dolores, CO off grid. I don't want to use any of his generator power as he needs it. I'd love to be picked as I'm a retired teacher who taught 26 years and never raised my voice to any student, some days they tested me :) I made that a personal goal and met it!
Thanks for the excellent footage. My late husband and I were lucky to have visited there 50 years ago while they were just talking about the ski resort in the works. I was 19. It was just a little hippie town back then with a mix of cowboys, too! Some great travels and memories! Really enjoyed your video❣️
I have been watching you for over a year. Possibly 2. I loved your trip thru Telluride. It is on our bucket list. Estes Park is nice you would love it. Some nice campgrounds too. Safe travels to you and sweet Sadie.
#jackery I get very comfortable in my car when I am heading out on an extended journey. Each stop finds me rearranging packs and Rubbermaid containers, optimizing the steps it takes to get to the peanut butter. having a Jackery would be the chocolate covered pineapple on top of my sunday, I would be that much closer to my next chapter.
I feel ya about going in busy places after being out and about. It can create panic attacks. I love history. But I love being away from the commercial created history. Rather learn and feel the remaining nature. Beautiful work lady.. Make today amazing and never stop moving forward.
I have my story just as other's do. But I am a driven woman much like you. And I am. going to go out on my own in 3 weeks. I need time to me. Well amd my dog. Then I will mold my life it needs to be to move forward. I have been out here and there during pandemic. I got it. But just want to tell you how huge you were in saying enough. I left my ex w a bag and a bronze statue and my dog. I made my self a success once. I can and will do it again. Best wishes and truly thank you.
#jackery Just turned 63, me and my sweetie are raising grandchildren and a jackery would greatly compliment our solar storage solution on our family camp outs. Thanks for all the inspiration Carolyn !!
#Jackery Hi Carolyn, I've enjoyed your adventures. But, I think I enjoy how honest you are. I'll be 69 on October 3. Not sure if I'm looking forward to it. I've been living in my car plus my 2 person tent. I don't have a power bank. I'm on Social Security which isn't much. I charge my phone from my car. One day I hope to have something bigger. The power bank would be great then I can watch more TH-cam and lights on in the evening. Love little Sadie. You take care much happiness. ❤️✌️🙏
Had my first and LAST experience with altitude sickness after making that climb with NO water.....and we went further than the falls...NEVER AGAIN. That was in 1995. Now I acclimate to the altitude for a day or two and drink LOTS of water! Have been to CO almost every year since 1995. (and every other year from 1963-1969)
What a beautiful video! I enjoy your videos because you love to explore and do the things that I have loved all my life. I get to see more now through you, thank you for sharing your life with us
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Cute town but looks like too many people for me I think I would have to stay on the outskirts. Excellent video thanks so much so good to see.
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The town was very cute! I love the architecture of the old buildings. Too many people around though.
Hi Carolyn, Happy Labor Day!!! Sorry to bug, just wanted to alert you & fellow viewers, THE SCAMMER is STILL AT IT, ASKING YOU TO TEXT/to Win... then will hack your phone! Just FYI ⚠️
I was really looking forward to entering this contest, but after reading through the comments I can see other people need this more than I do. I just wanted it to compare to other solar generators that I already have. I hope it goes to someone that really needs it. It's so nice of you to give people an opportunity to win it.
And this is why I have the Best Audience on YT!! I've seen several comments like yours.
Thank you for being a kind human being!
Ditto👍🥰
agree hope someone wins who really really needs it
I too believe others need it more than I do - God Bless
Agree. Would be a nice to have, but really want to see someone who really needs it win it.
#Jackery Hi Carolyn, I'm single, 70 years young with three small dogs. My pups and my little motorhome have been my life saver, my happy place, but campgrounds are crowded and very expensive. I'm dying to get out and see what mother nature has to show me, her beauty and my inner peace. Please consider me for the Jackery, it's desperately needed and will be put to good use.
#Jackery This solor generator would be great to have when the power goes down. My wife has been disabled since May 2010, and the power goes off here each time we have a storm. Changing and bathing my wife is terrible in the dark. This would be the best blessing ever.
Best of luck Tony
Telluride has change since I was last there. Did find a camp several miles away Conssesusionair fees. Due to much high end building,homes, going on during our drive thru!. Several campgrounds closed,closing nearer town were closed .campfire pollution. Thanks Carolyn It would be nice to stroll thru town again by foot.👍
I was going to enter the contest, there are to many who need the Jackery way more than I do. You are a kind person Carolyn. Wishing best of luck to all of you entering the contest!!! BTW that waterfall was gorgeous!!
I saw the smile on Carolyn's face in the video icon and immediately thought that she must be back in Colorado. I wake every morning with the same smile as I live on a mountain top next to Pikes Peak in Manitou Springs, Colorado. I've been east, and I've been west, and after all home in Colorado is best. Welcome back to Colorful Colorado!
What a wonderful thing you're doing to help someone who really needs this generator! You're such a good person, Carolyn! ❤
I love that you're going to pick a winner based on how it can change a life. I would enter if it were a random giveaway but I know someone else is going to need it a lot more than I do (I have a smaller Bluetti which does fit my current needs).
So good luck to those entering!
Dear Carolyn, you have a tough road ahead of you. Such a generous gift and so many heartfilled hashtag comments. I wish you thoughts of clarity and a heart open to so much hope and expectancy in this decision you will be making. Much love.❤
Oh, those days of driving and driving and not finding a place to park. Some towns aren't made for RV's. My mom and I, too, only visited Telluride for lunch and then moved on. Thanks for another great video.
#Jackery Hi Carolyn! I'm newly retired and starting solo female car camping next week. (Kicking my fears and societal expectations to the curb!) I want to get a camper this year and necessary supplies to travel the country and boondock. I wouldn't be starting this journey without inspirational women like yourself on TH-cam. So, much thanks and love to you and Sadie!
Carolyn, I loved this video. The driving video is great, but my favorite part is when you show Sadie enjoying the ride. It's helpful when you show the reality of traveling with your Class C with no TOAD. Telluride looks like a nice town to visit, just wish it was more RV friendly. Oh, was wondering if the scarves on the light post were for folks to take as needed. As a director for a social services agency, our adult services units would sponsor this effort each fall/winter. People would donate and tie scarves, knitted hats and gloves on signs/posts around town for anyone in need. It was always a big hit. Safe travels.
What a cool project to help people stay warm! Thanks for sharing!
Carolyn your 1 mile hike reminded of when my son took me on a hike in Utah 3 years ago. He said "you can do it Mom, it's only 1 mile". We grabbed our backpacks and off we went. What he failed to mention...it was 1 mile UP HILL!! The elevation was kicking my rear. I will admit the views were fantastic and breath taking. However, never again! lol
Welcome to Telluride Carolyn. I moved to Colorado in 1970 and you could always get a place
“on the spot” however Colorado 2012-2022 is a whole different thing. Everything is full, to capacity and not easily accessible! Enjoy what you can while you can! so happyI I got to enjoy and experience it before it became overcrowded!
Thank you, Carolyn, for taking me along with you to Telluride. I would never have seen it had it not been for you. I would never (I don't believe) be able to use the Jackery so I hope someone who will use it wins it. Thank you for fulfilling my dream!
#jackery this is so generous! After 35 years as a social worker I decided to retire to start finally taking care of myself; I was exhausted and long overdue. I went to the last RTR and got hooked. My funds went to purchasing a van a 1500 would be so incredible to power some standard comforts.
Janis Williams, I understand what you are saying. I was just talking to an ex-colleague about the effect of secondary trauma from all my years as a social worker. I am retired now and actually trying to figure out how to do more "self-care". I'm currently trying to find a small RV for full time living. Best of luck to you. Safe travels, hope you are happy in your new vanlife.
Good luck Janis on a new chapter in your life
@@shelleywalker6225 wow Shelley, thank you!! And all the best to you on your future adventures. I had been in public child welfare the whole time and while I loved the job and the clients; the bureaucracy was what I felt I was fighting day in and day out. So many services are available except policies and inept management stand in the way. I watched so many peers burnout, succumb to illness and indeed die much to early in this line of work and I didn’t want to be one of those statistics. Instead I became a Covid workforce cliche 😂 😂 😂. And you’re right, what does self care mean? How do I heal myself? This is more of a struggle than I thought. I loved meeting new people at the January RTR, and I met a lot of different people on the road during my time off however, I found myself in the same social worker role for some of them in figuring out resources and identifying their strengths and needs and course of action. It seems there is no escape from cycles and or history of poverty, abuse, substance abuse and their continuing effects. Although I was still working at the time, I found I couldn’t turn it off!! Obviously, I had to be more present and conscientious about my behavior. I was able to practice that in a couple of extended road trips I’ve taken since I retired. The alone time has been fantastic and just to be outside instead of being among concrete in a large urban city. I think you will find it refreshing when you are able to get on the road.
@@somethingbettercoming thank you, I’m really excited about it. It’s the great American romance…. Exploration, isn’t it? Maybe at some point, someone can develop a Jackery strong enough to shuttle my van and me to Mars. 😆
@@janiswilliams2766, I totally get it. I was in Child Welfare also. I'm coming to terms with the reality that my survival techniques were not so healthy. I'm hoping that taking some time with my dog to travel, relax in nature and exploring this country will help me as I try to heal. Best of luck to you in your journey and you winning the Jackery.
#jackery This jackery could be a lifesaver. I'm a 74 year old with sleep apnea and depend on a C-PAP machine. I very concerned with the threat of rolling blackouts and am blown away with your generous offer of the jackery. Thank you for your consideration!
Colorado looks so beautiful, I really hope that I go there some day. Thanks for taking us there. I have a Jackery 1000 so I would like but don't need the 1500. Hopefully someone very deserving wins the solar generator, it's amazing. Take care and safe travels.
Love your videos. Don’t need the solar system, as I have one on my new Class A. I’m a working OR Nurse with a pretty severe autoimmune disorder, I’m living vicariously through you and your beautiful hikes. I have 3 Hungarian hunting dogs that I compete with, thus the RV. Would love to travel like you, but can’t. Keep up the beautiful life you have, and god bless.
Just starting this video, just wanted to say that I have been watching you for years, I don't comment much, but have to say I enjoy each and every one of your uploads, each one is better than the last. You have shown me sites that I could or will never see in my lifetime from the other side of the world. Thank you so much for bringing this content to us all.
It is always fun to travel with you through small towns and see the sights. The waterfall was amazing!
#Jackery I live in a 1971 VW bus in Berkeley. I'm a photographer, writer, artist. A vanlifer since 1980! I've been wanting a Jackery forever! It would give me independence from the electrical outlets in the neighborhood and allow me to be more independent with my work. It would also come in handy if the BIG ONE hits - for me and the neighbors! Because I share like that :)
#jackery Hi Carolyn! I take care of my 90 year young father, and I'm so happy to do so. He has a small refrigerator by his bed for medications and cold water to drink. The Jackery will be used to keep his medications cold when we have power outages. The meds say keep at 36F - 46F. Thank you!
I hope the right person gets this Jackery. I know there will be so many entries! I don't need it but always wanted one. I am not entering. Good luck everyone! This is so cool!
#jackery this package could truly be life changing by providing us grid independence , personal travel freedom for myself and my 3 elderly rescue dogs , one of which is insulin dependent twice daily. This unit would run my portable travel fridge and provide us the security and safety we need to stay out on the road with ease and peace of mind. And I could actually lift it.
Love your willing to share with others, good luck on trying to find a "worthy" individual.
WOW that scenery is beautiful. I've been to Colorado numerous times but have never made it to Telluride. Will definitely be on my bucket list.
You're doing a beautiful thing for someone by giving away this power set like this. 😊
I hope so! I really want to help make someone's life a little bit easier and better . :-)
And I can tell, it's going to be a very hard decision. :-/
Thank you so much Richard!!!
You are going to have some wonderful memories to look back on. Love the Falls. Thank You.
You can always be sure the video you'll be seeing is always educational and interesting. Love your travel videos, you leave no stone unturned. Thanks Carolyn 😘..... Larry P.S. The Jackery would come in really handy as I am a single senior citizen living alone living on a budget. Hashtag Jackery
I appreciate that Larry. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
#JACKERY.....
Did I blink at the wrong time? City of lights had no light...lol
This would be a perfect gift to my 73 year old brother-in-law who is buying a used POP-UP camper, sold his home ( he can't work anymore to afford to keep his house) He is going solo . It would aid him perfectly since he is to stubborn and cheap to buy one
#Jackery- I have always wanted a Jackery and lately it has been weighing heavy on me to be more prepared for when/if shtf. I just bought a fixer upper house thru owner finance..it is not livable (yet) and has no electricity. This Jackery will help me get moved in there sooner and take me a long way towards sustainability. It would really rock my world to win this!! 💜
I can't even try to enter, I see alot of the comments and I wish you all good luck. Wow this would be hard to find one person for this. Thanks for the wonderful videos and you giveaways. Hugs everyone
This was a grate video , love all the exploring that you and Sadie do along the way. Thank you for all the time you put into your videos.
#jackery Hi Carolyn! I don't need 70 words to say how much I enjoy your videos! But, having a quality product, like the Jackery, would be very useful for anybody worried about the TX power grid failing again! Keep up what you're doing!! Please give the Jackery to someone who really needs it!
I just want to say first of all awesome video love telluride and yes I will put that on my bucket list amongst many others 😉 I want to say good luck to all that's entering and there are many more than me that need this and or deserve this I want to wish best of luck to all of you good luck!! Thank you for your gracious gift Carolyn 🙏💞
what an amazing opportunity. So generous. I've been wanting to get a jackery for van life travels and to be prepared for power outages. Yet reading your comments there are certainly people in much greater need than I. You are doing a wonderful thing here for the people.
#Jackery I’m 62, in a toxic marriage and scared to leave. Watching you gives me courage. Having the Jackery will be one step closer to freedom. I will have to start by living in my SUV. I can relate with you as I’m a dog lover, solopreneur marketer, vegan and child abuse survivor. I have to sleep with a CPAP and have other health issues. Thank you Carolyn.
It's nice to meet another vegan. I was just wondering why you became vegan?
Hi there! I just escaped my toxic 46.5 year marriage. You need a plan. Nobody deserves to live that way! Much hope for you! I’m finally free and you can be too. I hope you get the Jackery🙂
Vena Jensen, wishing you luck, hope you win the Jackery! ❤
@@juliepeace418 I weighed over 300 lbs and had diabetes, so for health reasons primarily. I've lost 120 lbs and have been off all diabetic medications for 2.5 years. I love animals and am sick about how they treated in our animal agricultural system and I care deeply about the environment as well. So all the reasons. But my health was the primary motivator for me. And you?
@@VenaJensen That's great. I've been Vegan for over 8 years now. I went Vegan for the animals being confined, abused and killed for taste pleasure because i found out we didnt need to eat them to live happy healthy lives. . Once I found out how these babies were treated on factory farms I had no issues ever being tempted to eat these poor souls or their bodily secretions again. My health improved tremendously because of ditching meat and dairy and eating a whole foods plant based diet. All my aches and pains dissappeared, I lost weight, my, blood pressure was normal, my horrible painful menstrual cramps all my life finally went away, my skin lost wrinkles and started to glow. I was always told it was normal to have aches and pains when you get older but I later found out its not normal and the food I was eating was causing Inflammation,disease and pain in my body. I wish I had known about this when I was younger.
My Gosh Carolyn, such a beautiful video. So wonderful of you to have this give away. As some others have said, I’m not entering the drawing. As much as I would love to have one, others most certainly are in greater need. You are an inspiration! ❤️
I was going to do the #Jackery, I live Texas and last time we had no power for a whole week the whole city but after reading some if the comments there other people that would befit from your great generosity. Good luck to the winner .Love your video.
Such beautiful scenery and music to go with it.
Beautiful waterfall! The parking situation was unfortunate, but glad you were finally successful! The burger sounded and looked delicious. I loved that they had the free box! Looked like a great town to explore! I’m going to lookup the campground that was full.
I was born and raised on Colorado! My opinion it's the most beautiful state in the Union. Thank you for a great video
I was in Telluride 30 years ago having tacos across the street from free box. Christy Brinkley stopped at box an filled it with clothes, blankets...✌
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I am a lifelong nomad. I was forced to move from Georgia to Chicago due to health issues. In March of 2021 I had a stroke,was diagnosed with a brain tumor and a rare condition called Acromegaly. In the hospital I caught Covid. I have struggled to recover.Now I am ready to resume traveling. This Jackery will help me on the road to my new normal. - Anita
Waterfalls so pretty. Good luck everyone
Thank you for your kindness Carolyn! ❤️
I also came here to enter this contest, but after reading comments, I've decided to give my chance to someone who really really needs it. You are going to have a hard decision to make. Thank you for all you do. I enjoy your travel videos and seeing Sadie enjoy the country.
Me too
Great video of Telluride CO And those mountains are beautiful. I am glad you made it safe and sound to your site with fresh waters from springs. Keep safe and enjoy your travels. Oh, thank you for being so generous with providing a great power bank as a gift.
Hey, you did well going through such a busy tourist spot, finding parking for your rig and enjoying a tasty meal. I'd probably have driven through once and then kept going.😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 So nice that it was so dog friendly. The hike was awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Good luck to your jackary contest entries I love your video on Telluride. I’m not entering just got myself a BLUETTI so don’t need another one. Carolyn you are certainly a good soul. 😀❤️
Like others have said, I was going to enter because wouldn't that be cool to win, but our story is so similar to others and there are some who need it more than we do. Gotta say that it's cool to see so many like us: retired and wanting to travel, preferring boondocking to campgrounds. Very generous of you, Carolyn. Congrats to the winner!
Those waterfalls, perfect videography of them and the trail!
thank you!
#jackery Dear Carolyn, I agree with Nancy T. I am sure there are others who need it worse than me. Thanks for doing what you do.
Hello I’m looking to start a rv journey with my son, he’s 34. On Valentine’s Day last year he had a car accident that left him Paraplegic, my goal is to show him life doesn’t have to be stuck in his chair. Life can be exciting and there is a whole world to see. I’ve been collecting things I think I’ll need and this would add to my supplies.
Thank you for bringing us to the beautiful water fall.
#Jackery, Hello Carolyn, I could use the Jackery as an emergency back up to keep my devices charged. I camp alone and need to keep in contact with family. I don't like and really hate to spend the money on campgrounds for hookups. SSI does not pay much now days! Good luck to everyone!
Camping in Colorado is a competition for sites! It’s almost impossible without reservations. It’s so beautiful here, everybody wants to visit!
#jackery Would love to use the jackery in the winter to power a heated blanket and a very small 200-400 watt heater for short bursts. Currently living in my pickup in Chicago without a heater. Hoping to save for a more comfortable rig to convert. Would love to use the jackery in a future conversion also. Thanks Carolyn!
Good luck Swirley!!!
I'm in awe of your channel. You are a great storyteller and are brutally honest. I Love that. I have been a subscriber since the start. I would Love to be a patron for you but financially it can't happen. Serious health issues have taken a toll on my meager earnings. I was put on disability against my will making 50k a year to 19k Ouch! I'm still blessed beyond measure. Just wanted you to know I would support your channel financially if at all possible, We Love You no matter what!
Richard a kind comment like yours goes a very long way. I appreciate your views and your kind supportive words. so sorry you were forced onto disability and such a humongous cut in income. OUCH. You just take care of yourself and know I appreciate you!
#jackery I will never be living full time on the road, but, at 65 I am going to be spending 6 months a year traveling everywhere I haven't been starting by heading towards Antelope Canyon. I have health issues so I need to get busy living. You've been a huge inspiration for me. Thanks!
#jackery I am a chronically ill woman with 50% lung capacity and diseases that make it difficult to breathe. I lost my health in 2014 and I now have to use oxygen and I also use a cpap. This jackery would be such a blessing to me. Thank you so much Carolyn for being so generous and sharing with your subscribers. One of us will be very blessed! ♥️
Loved Telluride ❤
Good luck to to all the contestants 😁
Such beautiful country. Thanks for sharing. When I see scenery like this, it always makes me wonder, how the heck did people make it across those mountains (or any of the other landscapes) by horse and buggy, with all their worldly possessions too, lol? I can't imagine that anyone could make it across country like that. 😊😊😊
I think a lot of those trees though are tree farm or plantation trees, uniform height, not a forest
Love your narration of the history of Telluride. So cool
#jackery. I always enjoy your videos when you talk about the history of the small towns. I am looking to travel more. I have a mini van that I have outfitted with a bed, a 240 w jackery, a rv frig. Etc. So this year I have been a camp host ( with electricity) and am headed to Cape Cod to host again. This Jackery will allow me to boondock, since my small 240 Jackery cannot power a frig and my CPAP. Thank you for your generosity
❤❤❤❤❤❤ Generous of you. I'm not entering because I'm able to purchase my own and I have a gas generator already, but what a cool thing for you to do! Thanks for being you.
You're awesome!!! thank you!
How fun the town and area is. A waterfall! Wow!
Great video! We tent camped in Rico along the river...in the rain, at the start of a 3 week trip through the northwest. It was so fun. Nice to see those familiar sights. Thank you.
I'm not here for the giveaway as I'm an Aussie but wanted to say how much I enjoy the scenery in the vids. You are such an inspiration to women everywhere!
Thank you so much Rae! I'm glad you enjoyed the visit to Telluride!
#jackery I have just started to work remotely in March. I just finished a week long experiment working in my camper. Result: my Jackery 500 with (1)100 watt solar panel will get me enough power for 4 hours. A Jackery 1500 would get me through the workday. So I can start to confidently take my little camper and fur babies camping to be happy, be free, and be kind.
I think you channel is amazing and listening to you and you opinions and story’s always help me get threw these hard times ..
Hey Carolyn.Thx.so much for the fantastic give away.I hope the person that won is completely jazzed about your gift.This is as direct message as i know.I hope your day is goin good.Take care and i will keep watching and commenting.
We were there last month. Both Telluride and Ouray are ALWAYS busy. We lucked out and found a spot at Matterhorn NFCG outside town. The gondola is completely free and you can take your dog! We did and it was fun to go up to Mountain Village (where the ski resort is) and walk around with our pup.
I wanted to enter cause I'm a tent camper and it would be great to be able to have power to run a fridge(not go to town for ice, food), charge electronics, etc. But there are others who need it more. I wish there was some kind of chartable organization to help people in need with Jackery or other portable power stations🤔. Good luck all and thanks Carolyn for having this amazing giveaway.
Good luck to everyone entering the contest!!
Great CO footage! Was there once, so many years ago. beautiful! It was nice to revisit it through your lense! Safe travels!💕 And thanks for this generous Jackery give away... this is a big deal!
I love Telluride. I've only been there once, but loved it. Cool town to walk around, friendly people.
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Thank you for this opportunity! My fur babies, baby tortoise, and I are Boondocking full-time in the desert, Overton, NV. You encouraged me big-time to live FREE! We recently had a full day black-out, and I had to rely solely on my gas powered generator$ Having the reliable Jackery for our life safety, and comfort, would be a dream come true.
I am not far from you. Can’t imagine living in an rv in this heat. I drove up to Cedar Breaks. Was low 70s and refreshing.
What a beautiful town. I also love the idea of the Jackery going to someone in need. It’s very kind of you to donate it. Hopefully the public format won’t deter people from entering. I feel like it’s a pretty kind audience.
As I look at the comments, I see people who need the Jackery more than me. I won`t enter the contest, but I do look forward to the video showing who wins.
Thks for taking us along.
#jackery Winning the 1500 Jackery would mean my partner would finally be able to hit the road with me. She should be on disability due to a work related accident but was denied and was also denied financial compensation. Mentally, being on the road would give her the boost she needs to once again feel like life is worth living. I would love to give her that gift!
The scenery is breathtaking!❤
Thank you for your videos. I really enjoy them. Best wishes for a happy, healthy life.
Very cool. I believe you will pick someone that will benefit. I’m so blessed and it gives me a great feeling to see stuf like this. There is still good in the world.
#jackery as we get closer to the colder months we always have to worry about loosing power in snow and ice storms. It would be amazing to have a solar system to keep things up & running!!
#Jackery Desire this as I plan some extended stays with my brother who lives in Dolores, CO off grid. I don't want to use any of his generator power as he needs it. I'd love to be picked as I'm a retired teacher who taught 26 years and never raised my voice to any student, some days they tested me :) I made that a personal goal and met it!
Thanks for the excellent footage.
My late husband and I were lucky to have visited there 50 years ago while they were just talking about the ski resort in the works. I was 19.
It was just a little hippie town back then with a mix of cowboys, too! Some great travels and memories!
Really enjoyed your video❣️
This is SO GORGEOUS i wouls
D love to be there...am putting it in my book...i have a book of places i see that i wiĺ some day go to.
I have been watching you for over a year. Possibly 2. I loved your trip thru Telluride. It is on our bucket list. Estes Park is nice you would love it. Some nice campgrounds too. Safe travels to you and sweet Sadie.
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I get very comfortable in my car when I am heading out on an extended journey. Each stop finds me rearranging packs and Rubbermaid containers, optimizing the steps it takes to get to the peanut butter.
having a Jackery would be the chocolate covered pineapple on top of my sunday, I would be that much closer to my next chapter.
I feel ya about going in busy places after being out and about.
It can create panic attacks. I love history.
But I love being away from the commercial created history.
Rather learn and feel the remaining nature.
Beautiful work lady.. Make today amazing and never stop moving forward.
I have my story just as other's do. But I am a driven woman much like you. And I am. going to go out on my own in 3 weeks.
I need time to me. Well amd my dog.
Then I will mold my life it needs to be to move forward. I have been out here and there during pandemic. I got it.
But just want to tell you how huge you were in saying enough.
I left my ex w a bag and a bronze statue and my dog.
I made my self a success once. I can and will do it again. Best wishes and truly thank you.
Hi Carolyn, good to see you again. You are looking great!!
I am not entering, I just want to thank you for gifting this great product to someone who will benefit.
You are the best.
#jackery Just turned 63, me and my sweetie are raising grandchildren and a jackery would greatly compliment our solar storage solution on our family camp outs. Thanks for all the inspiration Carolyn !!
I love Telluride-I call it my soulmate town - I used to live in Durango but now, in Fort Collins! I need to visit soon.💜
#Jackery Hi Carolyn, I've enjoyed your adventures. But, I think I enjoy how honest you are. I'll be 69 on October 3. Not sure if I'm looking forward to it. I've been living in my car plus my 2 person tent. I don't have a power bank. I'm on Social Security which isn't much. I charge my phone from my car. One day I hope to have something bigger. The power bank would be great then I can watch more TH-cam and lights on in the evening. Love little Sadie. You take care much happiness. ❤️✌️🙏
Good luck to you Mary.
❤Mary, sending good thoughts your way for this win.💟
Mary, 70 words or less 👍🏻to possibly win.
Had my first and LAST experience with altitude sickness after making that climb with NO water.....and we went further than the falls...NEVER AGAIN. That was in 1995. Now I acclimate to the altitude for a day or two and drink LOTS of water! Have been to CO almost every year since 1995. (and every other year from 1963-1969)
Wow Telluride is gorgeous! Interesting history too.
Thanks for taking us along. Thank you for giving away your jackery, that's awesome.
What a beautiful video! I enjoy your videos because you love to explore and do the things that I have loved all my life. I get to see more now through you, thank you for sharing your life with us