Oh Mandy, I'm halfway through, but had to stop and comment. I'm hearing/feeling every word you're not saying. You've got this, we've all got this. Thank you for being brave, take care.
I’m from Scotland originally and as much as I love its beauty, the Winters definitely came with too many weather challenges for me to consider going back then. I realise I’m definitely a fair weather person. I think the stork messed up when it dropped me up there. I do love watching your video vlogs Mandy (Johns too). They’re very soothing in my rather hectic life. A wee bit of escapism for me. Stay safe and warm xxx
I know exactly how you feel about Christmas & New Year Mandy… my big brother passed away on 14th December 2013, my little cat on 15th December 2014, the anniversary of my Dad passing away on 19th December and I have just lost my darling partner of 35 years on 30th September. I find the festive season hard anyway with all those memories but it has been particularly hard this time round. Needless to say, I didn’t bother seeing New Year in as I find it too emotional. Watching your lovely videos is like sharing your thoughts with a friend but in a wonderful outdoor setting. Keep up the good work Mandy. Thinking of you; sending love and big hugs to you & John. Let’s hope 2024 is kind to us all. xx
I'm so sorry, it certainly is no cause for celebration is it? I'm so happy you enjoy my videos and hope it's given you a bit of a break over the festive period. Lets do hope 2024 is kind to us all ❤️
Hi Mandy i know exactly how you feel as I too lost my Dad on New Years Day 14 years ago & take the decorations down before then. I knew I'd found a kindred spirit when I found your channel. Tell John please he was humming the time to airwolf. Stunning views and well done for coping with the storms and snow.
Ah it makes for a difficult new years day doesn't it? My dad said my mum chose new years so we'd always have a bank holiday to remember her on, it sounds like something she would do - make sure we get the chance to be sad without having to work.
Oh these vlogs are making me so jealous. We returned from the outer Hebredies just before Christmas to see family and boy do I miss the place. Well done with the driving too. Take care and enjoy ❤
Oh Mandy, please don't be hard on yourself, your driving in awful conditions is really good and some of us would say that the less adventurous of us have a better developed imagination and foresight... I'm not saying who would say that... just saying 😂❤
Awwww! Mandy i know how you feel my dear Mum died 15yrs ago this Christmas eve i haven't really enjoy Christmas since im always glad when the new years starts. ☹️😢♥️
It's Airwolf John Airwolf. Got that tune stuck in my head now haha. Wonderful video Mandy. Spectacular views of the mountains. Fabulous Adventures. Take Care Both
Good video 👍… We did an 8 week tour of Scotland and Outer Hebrides back in April May of last year. It was the best holiday in our van ever! But we often had 4 seasons in one day … Every day was like a New Beginning in a beautiful new location and we plan to go back again. This year we are touring Ireland😊…. I lost both my mum and dad in the March of 2011 and 2012 respectively so know exactly how you feel… I really miss my mum, and every single day I wish I could spend just one more day with her. Writing this now is hard …. I thinking pulling over to let the weather pass over was the right and safe decision. No point in stressing out with the conditions because it is what is! … Love to you both with a happy & healthy New year to follow 🫶🍻
Ah sounds like you had the best time! Ireland is on my list too so hope you enjoy your trip there. We have definitely learned that sitting out the weather is best if you can't outrun it
Hari OM Indeed, foul weather driving does require some attention and can be very tiring. Seeing a car with L plates on (what the....!!!) and that jack-knifed truck really emphasised the risks. Well done for facing up to these things, though, Mandy. Each little stretch of the skills and nerves brings more elasticity! YAM xx
Yeah, we thought the same when we saw the L plates too - those cars prevented the lorry passing and he got stuck trying to turn around in the farmers yard. I like that - stretching brings more elasticity!
Well done for keeping going, it is not fun I know. I’ve lived up here 26 years and still hate driving in it. The scenery does blow you away though so that makes up for it. Maybe I’ll meet up with you some day in my wee Bumble van 😀
7:35 And, if I have learnt anything about you, those winter clothes will last a long time and truly pay for themselves in you not having to replace for ages.🎉
My Dad died Christmas Eve in 2007 and Mum died October 2023 so understand your feelings about this time of year, doesn’t get easier.🥰 You did well to drive in that weather and pat yourself on the back for braving it, got to do uncomfortable things sometimes. Take care of yourselves and stay safe, look forward to drone footage of that stunning area xx💚
It will be 5 years on the 1st of May since my Mum passed and it still doesnt feel that long ago. I just looked in my planner to find that out because I thought it was a couple of years ago so I was shocked to see that. Christmas's and New year are horrible without her. Boxing day too as that was my parents Wedding Anniversary. From the 19th of December which was her birthday is horrific. Happy New Year to you both XX
My mums birthday was the 19th Dec too, that along with Christmas and her passing on New Year’s Day makes for, at best, a very melancholy month ❤️ sending hugs
I hope I do get the chance to get my fishing rod out while I'm here - every time I've been close the wind has been blowing in off the lochs and for me, that's just asking for trouble 😂
May your mother's memory be a blessing. ❤ Your adventures on the ridge brought me a memory of my mother, who passed away just a couple of weeks ago. We were looking at a book of hiking trails here in Washington state; and she got a huge kick out of the word "underappreciated' in the sentence: "Wet weather hiking is one of the most underappreciated activities in the Pacific Northwest." Congratulations on your improved driving skills, however harrowing the process may have been.
Hi Mandy really enjoyed your video looks stunning were you are that road looked really bad with all that snow really bad loving the new jacket very much looking forward to seeing your next video keep safe 😊👍🏻
its been 7 years since I lost my mum. I hate Christmas and New year because of that. That drive was "challenging" on the first bit of the video😲 rest from then on......stunning. BTW John, the helecopter one was "Airwolf" 😉 great video and Happy New Year to you both. Much respect-🙏 Kenny
Be careful out there. @2:38 I think you were secretly happy that the RangeRover was between you and John, So you could drive more slowly and it not be your fault. Take ya time and enjoy the drive, not feel you need to go as fast as us blokes who love doing silly things in the snow or frozen roads. Glad work is still going strong. It pays ya fuel bills. (Oh and nice food) Ya Christmas Tree is looking nice, take care and stay safe.
Either John or Rob drive behind me, this time it was John, this is to make sure I can drive at a speed I’m comfortable with and I still have company - it’s a good buddy system that still keeps the rules of convoy 😁 I didn’t need it much as the pace was fine. I love my little tree ❤️
Videos are great Mandy and the scenery is amazing you are doing great driving in the snow, you don't have to go as fast as the blokes take your time and stay safe xxPat
😢aw Mandy I feel ya 🥰 My granny died Xmas eve 1989 & my mum died Xmas day 2012. Not a single Xmas dec was up this year, those who say it gets easier. Lie!!! Xxx
Know how you feel. My stepfather died 24.12 13. You never forget. On a safety front I do wish that people that do not need to be out in snow should heed advice given on telly and stay at home. I worked in road haulage and we struggled in winter to try and make your life and everybody's liveable by trying to delivery everyone's daily needs. The amount of times they got caught behind people that shouldn't be out there. Let those that need to be driving professionally to get on with keeping us fed and stay at home. Sorry, but when you get stuck or worse accident, our recovery units had to turn out to get you out of danger.
There was a truck stuck too.. too many cars with no chains but no warning signs to say the roads would be that bad over that way. It was the day they decided to close it.
I was scared for you while watching that drive in the deep snow. I am glad it ended up okay and not in the ditch. The views from the ridge were just fabulous. That river and mountains were impressive. I will watch John’s video to see more. I hope you found a safer place to hunker down and I hope you have a happy and healthy new year.
My van handles the snow amazingly well, the tyres and suspension are more than adequate and taking your time is always the best way ❤️ the joint vid is out tomorrow 👍🏻
You did good Unadventurous Mandy. If you are going to have adventures like that again next year, invite me along 😉 'Tis a while ago that I did journeys like that when I lived up there. Sadly, I guess, I've become a fair-weather campervaner in my old age. Lovely watching you younger folk being adventurous. Glad you've discovered Rab clothing. Best to be prepared.
Wow the driving footage really brought it home, it was bad, Thank you so much for our shopping spree , it was ready appreciated , It was lovely to spend time with you, Im Sorry to here about your mum xx. I hope you have a fantastic year ahead, Best wishes Sean ❤
Thanks Sean, it was definitely a fun drive 😂 you’re very welcome, I’m glad I wasn’t the only one crazy enough to spend like that 🫣 it was lovely to see you too - happy travels and have a fantastic 2024
Well done Mandy, you live to fight another day. Its sometimes hard to appreciate the Highlands on video, but you and John have captured it well, and I can almost smell the clear air tinged with wood smoke that takes me right back to an earlier life. Cheers 👋
Surely John's drone should be Kit after the car and not Michael? Have you seen TrueBlue Travellers hairdryer hack from the diesel heater outlet? Am sure John could make you one e same, or better....
I live in Scotland and love Scotland but, the roads in the north in winter can be very precarious and not best for driving. The north east had some exceptionally high winds recently so I hope you didn’t have any issues.
I feel you Mandy, its been 31 years since my father died 3 days before Christmas, then my brother died 6 days before Christmas 7 years ago. Needless to say that Christmas is not a happy time in our family... especially for my mum... 😔 be strong Mandy. 🙏
My Mum has been on pallitive care for a year, right now it is awful to watch she is just clinging on, she can not talk swallow food it's breaking my heart her birthday is on the 13th Jan.
@@unadventurousmandy gosh, i belong to the CCC and usually pay around £14 to £18 per night. I do get their senior discount though! Used a couple of commercial sites in Wales last October, from £16 to £22 a night. The most I've ever paid is £26 per night, and that's city centre with CMC.
Almost every site we passed in Scotland that was open was over £40 a night and we are not allowed to share a pitch which is crazy considering you see day vans and caravans on the same pitch
Mandy it's been 3 years 9 months since I lost my wife of 5 days. I have our 11 year old daughter to look after which as a bloke isn't as good as her mum and best friend could do. This isn't something to make you feel bad this is supposed to be. I understand your loss and I have too many letters describing my conditions and feelings as you do. I do believe you have good people around you, so don't stress in the snow you will be looked after by inspector gadget and your friends. Remember you can and are getting out and doing things, so you're braver than you think. You're 100 times more adventurus than I am, and yes, you've learned some snow skills. Remember, every time it snows, pull the handbrake on once for fun to practice the skills.
I’m so sorry you lost your wife, I can’t imagine how hard it must be for you and your daughter ❤️ I do have good people around me and I’m trying to push those boundaries safely but still push them a bit. I’ll try the handbrake trick when I have lots of snow, space and big girl pants on ❤️
I couldn't really understand why you even attempted to drive in the snow. You needed to have stopped earlier. The weather forecast said there was a storm.
It was wall to wall storms but there was a gap in the weather and all of the maps said the roads were passable, we’d literally only left that morning and driven down the same road
I never understand the ignorance, arguably arrogance and most certainly the complete dislocation of expectation, with folks driving in UK, especially during the Winter and especially in Scotland. No winter tyres, as saving money appears more important than saving lives, which winter tyres do, so instead, to save money, they believe all-season or summer tyres with snow chains will suffice. Learning and educated in how to drive in different conditions from heat, rain & floods, to ice with snow and then heavy snow, should be part of learning to drive, as well as learning, when to keep off roads. If there was a fire in a house, most people get out & the Fire Brigade go-in, so why do drivers, out of ignorance, though often arrogance of choice, drive into bad weather with no training or skills? Complete utter crazyness and stupidity, but some will do anything for a TH-cam video and then use-up tax payers money by getting rescued by emergency services, or as a minimum, blocking access and roads for emergency services. I feel sorry for the locals that live in these areas and have to deal with those visiting with no idea. So please, for your own safety and that of the emergency services, if you don't like driving in these conditions, especially without the right knowledge, training and experience, as well as the correct rubber on your tyres or correct rubber on windscreen wipers for winter, along with all the other things i will not list here for winter driving, then stay at home or stay South for the Van Life types. Then everyone stays safe and less tax payers money is needed to be spent rescuing numpty's.
I think you’ve made a few incorrect assumptions here - I spent extra money buying all season, all terrrain tyres for my van, I have had extra driver training for off road driving and self recovery and am surrounded by vehicles with every extra required to free ourselves from the snow and supplies to last. As you could see, at no point were we unable to move freely through the snow and could have continued had I felt more comfortable - my reluctance was not due to inexperience or lack of driving skills but that the menopause has sapped my confidence. In fact I have used my van to help recover people in sticky situations but don’t plaster it all over socials. So before you start to assume all the bad things from people maybe start asking questions to see if indeed your assumptions are correct rather than coming across arrogant and blinkered. Thank you for watching but not for your judgement
"You're talking in boy" 🤣🤣🤣
I understand him perfectly, but tell him it's more doo do-de doooo, doo do-de dooooo, doo do-de doo dee doooooooooo. 🤘😉
"you're talkin in boy" ❤😂😂😂😂 Airwolf 😂😂😂
He was..!! Haha - how would I know that 🤣
Oh Mandy, I'm halfway through, but had to stop and comment. I'm hearing/feeling every word you're not saying. You've got this, we've all got this. Thank you for being brave, take care.
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I’m from Scotland originally and as much as I love its beauty, the Winters definitely came with too many weather challenges for me to consider going back then. I realise I’m definitely a fair weather person. I think the stork messed up when it dropped me up there. I do love watching your video vlogs Mandy (Johns too). They’re very soothing in my rather hectic life. A wee bit of escapism for me. Stay safe and warm xxx
Thank you 👍👍👍🏴🇬🇧🇨🇦
I know exactly how you feel about Christmas & New Year Mandy… my big brother passed away on 14th December 2013, my little cat on 15th December 2014, the anniversary of my Dad passing away on 19th December and I have just lost my darling partner of 35 years on 30th September. I find the festive season hard anyway with all those memories but it has been particularly hard this time round. Needless to say, I didn’t bother seeing New Year in as I find it too emotional. Watching your lovely videos is like sharing your thoughts with a friend but in a wonderful outdoor setting. Keep up the good work Mandy.
Thinking of you; sending love and big hugs to you & John. Let’s hope 2024 is kind to us all. xx
I'm so sorry, it certainly is no cause for celebration is it? I'm so happy you enjoy my videos and hope it's given you a bit of a break over the festive period. Lets do hope 2024 is kind to us all ❤️
Hi Mandy i know exactly how you feel as I too lost my Dad on New Years Day 14 years ago & take the decorations down before then. I knew I'd found a kindred spirit when I found your channel. Tell John please he was humming the time to airwolf. Stunning views and well done for coping with the storms and snow.
Ah it makes for a difficult new years day doesn't it? My dad said my mum chose new years so we'd always have a bank holiday to remember her on, it sounds like something she would do - make sure we get the chance to be sad without having to work.
Oh these vlogs are making me so jealous. We returned from the outer Hebredies just before Christmas to see family and boy do I miss the place. Well done with the driving too. Take care and enjoy ❤
I'm so glad we are heading back in June, I can't wait to see Scotland in the sunshine
Oh Mandy, please don't be hard on yourself, your driving in awful conditions is really good and some of us would say that the less adventurous of us have a better developed imagination and foresight... I'm not saying who would say that... just saying 😂❤
"Airwolf" John. Speaking 'boy' 😂👍
😁🤣 He does it often..
Awwww! Mandy i know how you feel my dear Mum died 15yrs ago this Christmas eve i haven't really enjoy Christmas since im always glad when the new years starts. ☹️😢♥️
I'm so sorry Maggie, its strange to see all the excitement all around you when you can't bring yourself to join in isn't it ❤️
It's Airwolf John Airwolf. Got that tune stuck in my head now haha. Wonderful video Mandy. Spectacular views of the mountains. Fabulous Adventures. Take Care Both
He’s still humming it now 😂
Good video 👍… We did an 8 week tour of Scotland and Outer Hebrides back in April May of last year. It was the best holiday in our van ever! But we often had 4 seasons in one day … Every day was like a New Beginning in a beautiful new location and we plan to go back again. This year we are touring Ireland😊…. I lost both my mum and dad in the March of 2011 and 2012 respectively so know exactly how you feel… I really miss my mum, and every single day I wish I could spend just one more day with her. Writing this now is hard ….
I thinking pulling over to let the weather pass over was the right and safe decision. No point in stressing out with the conditions because it is what is! … Love to you both with a happy & healthy New year to follow 🫶🍻
Ah sounds like you had the best time! Ireland is on my list too so hope you enjoy your trip there. We have definitely learned that sitting out the weather is best if you can't outrun it
I love your Howard and Hilda matching waterproof coats. Views are breathtaking. Take care Gill
Howard and Hilda 😂, its an age thing. Bless. 😊
Haha.. that’s brilliant!! I need some jumpers and tank tops now too 😂
Hari OM
Indeed, foul weather driving does require some attention and can be very tiring. Seeing a car with L plates on (what the....!!!) and that jack-knifed truck really emphasised the risks. Well done for facing up to these things, though, Mandy. Each little stretch of the skills and nerves brings more elasticity! YAM xx
Yeah, we thought the same when we saw the L plates too - those cars prevented the lorry passing and he got stuck trying to turn around in the farmers yard. I like that - stretching brings more elasticity!
Well done for keeping going, it is not fun I know. I’ve lived up here 26 years and still hate driving in it. The scenery does blow you away though so that makes up for it. Maybe I’ll meet up with you some day in my wee Bumble van 😀
Ah you have a Bumble van! We've seen a few of those while up here.
7:35 And, if I have learnt anything about you, those winter clothes will last a long time and truly pay for themselves in you not having to replace for ages.🎉
My Dad died Christmas Eve in 2007 and Mum died October 2023 so understand your feelings about this time of year, doesn’t get easier.🥰 You did well to drive in that weather and pat yourself on the back for braving it, got to do uncomfortable things sometimes. Take care of yourselves and stay safe, look forward to drone footage of that stunning area xx💚
Thank you, it all adds up to greater driving skills and better confidence doesn’t it? ❤️
@@unadventurousmandy you will get there just take your time and trust your instincts of what you are willing to do xx
It will be 5 years on the 1st of May since my Mum passed and it still doesnt feel that long ago. I just looked in my planner to find that out because I thought it was a couple of years ago so I was shocked to see that. Christmas's and New year are horrible without her. Boxing day too as that was my parents Wedding Anniversary. From the 19th of December which was her birthday is horrific. Happy New Year to you both XX
My mums birthday was the 19th Dec too, that along with Christmas and her passing on New Year’s Day makes for, at best, a very melancholy month ❤️ sending hugs
Fishing is big in Scotland. Went salmon fishing at Pitlochry once years ago. I wouldn’t have been adventurous in that snow either.
I hope I do get the chance to get my fishing rod out while I'm here - every time I've been close the wind has been blowing in off the lochs and for me, that's just asking for trouble 😂
Great vlog mandy 👌
Thank you!! 😁
May your mother's memory be a blessing. ❤
Your adventures on the ridge brought me a memory of my mother, who passed away just a couple of weeks ago. We were looking at a book of hiking trails here in Washington state; and she got a huge kick out of the word "underappreciated' in the sentence: "Wet weather hiking is one of the most underappreciated activities in the Pacific Northwest."
Congratulations on your improved driving skills, however harrowing the process may have been.
I'm so sorry you lost your mum ❤️❤️❤️ I love underappreciated too - its a great word! Thank you, they are certainly being challenged!
Thinking of you at this tough time of year. I hope 2024 is gonna be a good one for you, take care and keep smiling 😘xx
Thank you ❤️
Hi Mandy really enjoyed your video looks stunning were you are that road looked really bad with all that snow really bad loving the new jacket very much looking forward to seeing your next video keep safe 😊👍🏻
Thanks Mark, I love my new jacket ❤️
Love you Little-Sis. The pain of losing someone lessens, but the grief never goes away ❤
Airwolf was the series. I loved it! 😊
Sending big hugs to my big Sis.. love ya! ❤❤❤❤
its been 7 years since I lost my mum. I hate Christmas and New year because of that. That drive was "challenging" on the first bit of the video😲 rest from then on......stunning. BTW John, the helecopter one was "Airwolf" 😉 great video and Happy New Year to you both. Much respect-🙏 Kenny
Thanks Kenny, sending hugs ❤️
@@unadventurousmandy Thank you ❤
Happy New Year Mandy - and John - that was a lovely video. What views... amazing. Thank you for bringing them to us. Much love, Pam xx
Thanks Pam ❤️
Be careful out there.
@2:38 I think you were secretly happy that the RangeRover was between you and John, So you could drive more slowly and it not be your fault.
Take ya time and enjoy the drive, not feel you need to go as fast as us blokes who love doing silly things in the snow or frozen roads.
Glad work is still going strong. It pays ya fuel bills. (Oh and nice food)
Ya Christmas Tree is looking nice, take care and stay safe.
Either John or Rob drive behind me, this time it was John, this is to make sure I can drive at a speed I’m comfortable with and I still have company - it’s a good buddy system that still keeps the rules of convoy 😁 I didn’t need it much as the pace was fine. I love my little tree ❤️
Hi Mandy great video like always 😉 i wish you a Happy New Year have a nice evening and a great weekend kiss and greetings from the Netherlands Chiel
Thank you Chiel ❤️
Videos are great Mandy and the scenery is amazing you are doing great driving in the snow, you don't have to go as fast as the blokes take your time and stay safe xxPat
They let me set the pace and check on me regularly and as you saw once I say no then we stop - it’s what gives me the confidence to try it ❤️
I think you are very brave to drive in the snow and ice. I would be too scared to do it. Wishing you a Happy New Year.
It felt brave but I also knew I was in good company should I need any help
Really enjoyed this video Mandy, great story telling, very engaging 🥰
Glad you enjoyed it!
Stunning scenery, thanks Mandy ❤
Thanks for watching Lynda
😢aw Mandy I feel ya 🥰 My granny died Xmas eve 1989 & my mum died Xmas day 2012. Not a single Xmas dec was up this year, those who say it gets easier. Lie!!! Xxx
Oh I’m so sorry.. it’s awful isn’t it? Sending hugs ❤️
Your living life so enjoy the adventure
I certainly am ❤️
Snow isn't a joke, bad enough driving for a living don't need snow stress.
I love snow when I can step out of a front door and go and play in it - driving and van living in it - not so much
Know how you feel. My stepfather died 24.12 13. You never forget.
On a safety front I do wish that people that do not need to be out in snow should heed advice given on telly and stay at home. I worked in road haulage and we struggled in winter to try and make your life and everybody's liveable by trying to delivery everyone's daily needs. The amount of times they got caught behind people that shouldn't be out there. Let those that need to be driving professionally to get on with keeping us fed and stay at home. Sorry, but when you get stuck or worse accident, our recovery units had to turn out to get you out of danger.
There was a truck stuck too.. too many cars with no chains but no warning signs to say the roads would be that bad over that way. It was the day they decided to close it.
Nice one Mandy 😀 Nae lakes in Scotland, just loch's...Hope your keeping nice and warm 😀
Except Lake Of Menteith! 🙃
Cool...Looks nice too 🙂@@ewanstevenson
The lake of Monteith
Ooh I was advised that man made water bodies are lakes and naturally formed ones are Lochs.. happy to be corrected 😁
I was scared for you while watching that drive in the deep snow. I am glad it ended up okay and not in the ditch.
The views from the ridge were just fabulous. That river and mountains were impressive. I will watch John’s video to see more.
I hope you found a safer place to hunker down and I hope you have a happy and healthy new year.
My van handles the snow amazingly well, the tyres and suspension are more than adequate and taking your time is always the best way ❤️ the joint vid is out tomorrow 👍🏻
You did good Unadventurous Mandy. If you are going to have adventures like that again next year, invite me along 😉 'Tis a while ago that I did journeys like that when I lived up there. Sadly, I guess, I've become a fair-weather campervaner in my old age. Lovely watching you younger folk being adventurous. Glad you've discovered Rab clothing. Best to be prepared.
Fair weather is brilliant too, just getting out there is. Thank you, that jacket is ace!!
Wow the driving footage really brought it home, it was bad, Thank you so much for our shopping spree , it was ready appreciated , It was lovely to spend time with you, Im Sorry to here about your mum xx. I hope you have a fantastic year ahead, Best wishes Sean ❤
Thanks Sean, it was definitely a fun drive 😂 you’re very welcome, I’m glad I wasn’t the only one crazy enough to spend like that 🫣 it was lovely to see you too - happy travels and have a fantastic 2024
Well done Mandy, you live to fight another day. Its sometimes hard to appreciate the Highlands on video, but you and John have captured it well, and I can almost smell the clear air tinged with wood smoke that takes me right back to an earlier life. Cheers 👋
That’s a lovely compliment, thanks Geoff ❤️
Surely John's drone should be Kit after the car and not Michael? Have you seen TrueBlue Travellers hairdryer hack from the diesel heater outlet? Am sure John could make you one e same, or better....
good vid on travel keep up the cool vid thanks lee
Thanks Lee
Appy New Year, your braver than a lot of peepes driveing in bad conditions,yir dayin great.
Thanks James
Hi Mandy tell John it was airwolf
He is now aware 😂 thank you
I live in Scotland and love Scotland but, the roads in the north in winter can be very precarious and not best for driving. The north east had some exceptionally high winds recently so I hope you didn’t have any issues.
We had a few nights where sleeping was hard because the vans rocked that hard but we managed OK
I feel you Mandy, its been 31 years since my father died 3 days before Christmas, then my brother died 6 days before Christmas 7 years ago. Needless to say that Christmas is not a happy time in our family... especially for my mum... 😔 be strong Mandy. 🙏
Thank you lovely.. sending big hugs right back ❤️❤️
Discretion better than valour, you’ll get another chance. kind regards, Elinor
Absolutely ❤️
Hello do you carry spare oil cholent or other
We carry spare oil, brake fluid, engine coolant, screen wash and lots of tools (and a John who knows how to use them)
John mend airwolf
He certainly did 😁
My Mum has been on pallitive care for a year, right now it is awful to watch she is just clinging on, she can not talk swallow food it's breaking my heart her birthday is on the 13th Jan.
I'm so sorry Jackie, I can't image how hard that must be ❤️ sending big hugs your way
Why don't you treat yourselves and stay on a full facility site now and then? Worth it when the weather gets rough.
The weather would still be rough if we were on a full facility site - it would just be costing us £40 a van per night instead.
@@unadventurousmandy gosh, i belong to the CCC and usually pay around £14 to £18 per night. I do get their senior discount though! Used a couple of commercial sites in Wales last October, from £16 to £22 a night. The most I've ever paid is £26 per night, and that's city centre with CMC.
Almost every site we passed in Scotland that was open was over £40 a night and we are not allowed to share a pitch which is crazy considering you see day vans and caravans on the same pitch
Google "Drivers stranded overnight on Sweden's E22 motorway in deep snow". And that's in the south of Sweden...
It’s the worst snow they’ve seen for a few years isn’t it?
Mandy it's been 3 years 9 months since I lost my wife of 5 days.
I have our 11 year old daughter to look after which as a bloke isn't as good as her mum and best friend could do.
This isn't something to make you feel bad this is supposed to be. I understand your loss and I have too many letters describing my conditions and feelings as you do.
I do believe you have good people around you, so don't stress in the snow you will be looked after by inspector gadget and your friends.
Remember you can and are getting out and doing things, so you're braver than you think.
You're 100 times more adventurus than I am, and yes, you've learned some snow skills.
Remember, every time it snows, pull the handbrake on once for fun to practice the skills.
I’m so sorry you lost your wife, I can’t imagine how hard it must be for you and your daughter ❤️
I do have good people around me and I’m trying to push those boundaries safely but still push them a bit. I’ll try the handbrake trick when I have lots of snow, space and big girl pants on ❤️
I couldn't really understand why you even attempted to drive in the snow. You needed to have stopped earlier. The weather forecast said there was a storm.
It was wall to wall storms but there was a gap in the weather and all of the maps said the roads were passable, we’d literally only left that morning and driven down the same road
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I never understand the ignorance, arguably arrogance and most certainly the complete dislocation of expectation, with folks driving in UK, especially during the Winter and especially in Scotland. No winter tyres, as saving money appears more important than saving lives, which winter tyres do, so instead, to save money, they believe all-season or summer tyres with snow chains will suffice. Learning and educated in how to drive in different conditions from heat, rain & floods, to ice with snow and then heavy snow, should be part of learning to drive, as well as learning, when to keep off roads. If there was a fire in a house, most people get out & the Fire Brigade go-in, so why do drivers, out of ignorance, though often arrogance of choice, drive into bad weather with no training or skills? Complete utter crazyness and stupidity, but some will do anything for a TH-cam video and then use-up tax payers money by getting rescued by emergency services, or as a minimum, blocking access and roads for emergency services. I feel sorry for the locals that live in these areas and have to deal with those visiting with no idea. So please, for your own safety and that of the emergency services, if you don't like driving in these conditions, especially without the right knowledge, training and experience, as well as the correct rubber on your tyres or correct rubber on windscreen wipers for winter, along with all the other things i will not list here for winter driving, then stay at home or stay South for the Van Life types. Then everyone stays safe and less tax payers money is needed to be spent rescuing numpty's.
I think you’ve made a few incorrect assumptions here - I spent extra money buying all season, all terrrain tyres for my van, I have had extra driver training for off road driving and self recovery and am surrounded by vehicles with every extra required to free ourselves from the snow and supplies to last. As you could see, at no point were we unable to move freely through the snow and could have continued had I felt more comfortable - my reluctance was not due to inexperience or lack of driving skills but that the menopause has sapped my confidence. In fact I have used my van to help recover people in sticky situations but don’t plaster it all over socials. So before you start to assume all the bad things from people maybe start asking questions to see if indeed your assumptions are correct rather than coming across arrogant and blinkered. Thank you for watching but not for your judgement