Love your channel. I'm binge watching. Don't let the negative people and comments affect who you are. I love it. I'm a retired truck driver and enjoy looking at the places you travel. Like seeing old friends.
Really enjoyed this weather laden visit. Calming. Humor. Eats. Snacks. *** Yes, if the head is covered but the toes are cold, time to put the heat on! *** Was reminded to be grateful for my smallness - I can still pretty easily pass from the front to back / back to front of my mini-van (no need to go outside). But if I were taller it might not be so easy.
Here in Australia, shopper parking is time limited to stop commuters leaving cars there all day 🙃 it’s enforced by idiot security ppl (emergency services rejects/wannabes)…
OMGOODNESS, you reminded me of a time I was lost in Texas. Seemed like nothing around for miles. Till found a different rest area next to an abandoned building. The rain was coming down hard, like this video. Did the best I could and even put my emergency brakes 😆. The sound of the rain was so calming I even was rocked to sleep with the van swaying. I actually slept peacefully
While you live your best life nested in your tiny mobile dwelling the same challenges exist for you as the next person who travels and shapes their lifestyle in a van. You face each element of the environment strategically. Your prepared and comforted by the nuances of your van design and make it home. You have successfully incorporated and embraced can life and made it work when the weather is good or poor. You figured it out. You seem content and squared away with your lifescape. That's something alot of people who have an apartment condo or sticks and bricks home don't have in the way you do. Good for you!
You did well with your cabin fever! I was on You Tube for the entire day and night watching Ryan Hall Weather reporting all those tornadoes that hit yesterday March 31, 2023. What a strange massive group of storms. I like hearing rain. I'd have had to take a nap. Cookies and Coffee, there you go! :)
Hi scott! I just discovred your channel! I am from L.A. and left in 1963, and feel the same as you about returhing. I love to hear the raiin oh your Van, and like you., as you seem to be gentle man with kind eyes. I enjoyed watching and listening to you go about your day. I would love to see your very first vlog! FYI I am a Black lady! Leona
I’ve been getting older videos from you pop up on my feed today. I click on them and I’ve already given you a thumbs up, which means I’ve watched them. I’ve been rewatching. 🥰
just found your channel Cooking Oats for Breakfast. Always cooked mine the day before. Bring to boil with oats already in, give it a stir when boiled, put lid on and take off gas then cover with a thick cloth. it will cook on its own over night. it turns out solid and a clean pan. i put mine in a microwave to heat up, but i guess you'll use the pan.
In warmer weather, I will soak oats overnight and heat them briefly before eating. But there isn't any reason to heat or cook oats that have soaked overnight.
Greetings from Epsom Surrey, UK😎. Thanks for sharing your day… Santa Cruz.. surfed there for first time 1990.. then upto Portollo, and Quincy. Happy memories…. STAY SAFE OUT THERE
Scott, what about riding out the storm in an indoor mall garage? I did that when I got caught in South Florida during a hurricane. Thank you for the great videos!
I'm from Sacramento... so a NorCal girl. I agree that NorCal and SoCal feel like completely different states. I also agree that Santa Cruz and Capitola are fantastic places. What's not to love....Good weather, ocean, redwoods, cool people. 😎
Good for you, I am always getting teased because I don't put a lid on my travel mug. And I do it for that exact reason, it taste better to me when I can smell it while I am drinking it.
Good coffee & yummy cookies on a bleak day. All cosy and warm, quiet and snug. Listening to the soft pitter-patter of rain on the roof. This video is a mood, and I'm here for it :)
The last time I got a severe weather warning the rain stayed on full blast with heavy winds and off and on lightning and thunder. i parked close to the side of a. Walmart building that lessened the wind shaking my van. I was expecting a knock on my 🚪 but none came. When I woke up there were 4 cars parked in back of me. Later that day a police car passed he gave a thumbs up I did the same and he drove off. In snow my favorite is the lower level of a large multi level hospital parking lot I park fairly close to the elevator I have a handicap placard and handicap spots are near the elevators. I have met 2 other van lifers and we keep in touch and have spent. 2 snow storms together Its great when they shut the city down no cars are allowed on the roads. Maintenance crews come around and brush the snow off all vehicles and plow the driveways its a win win situation. If people are stranded Im told the hospitals have places to stay until the severe weather is over.
@@ianm5249 that’s not an easy question to answer. I’m also not supposed to talk about it. The easiest answer is to say that the algorithm prefers longer view times
Uploaders aren’t supposed to talk, but I can. He only gets paid if the commercial is played all the way through. The first week of December 2022, they started playing double but shorter commercials with the first one mandatory. The best way to support a channel you like is to let the commercials play. Also subscribe and take the time to go through and make a small positive comment for each video then give all the rest of the comments a thumbs up. This may take you 5 minutes per video. Viewer/subscriber enthusiasm is definitely noticed by the algorithm and helps push a channel to the front page which begets more views and subscribers. Hours of watch time is king, but everything helps. I have heard of viewers who mute their device and turn it face down while the commercials play, but I would never condone that.
Yay, I just bought my first bottle of Yellowbird. So excited to try it, a man after my own heart I hope I love it as much as you. Thanks for introducing it to us
Hello Mr Scott and hope you have always a wonderful moments in your life. Just want to ask about your set of coffee preferably with links. Thanks for sharing us you brave life style.
I’m sorry, not sure if I understand. Are you curious about the coffee maker? I use an Aeropress usually. And there are some links to other coffee related products in my Amazon Store link that is found in the description box of every video.
Yay, thank you for the introduction to polenta! Something i had never eaten or even heard of! Since i developed some very challenging food sensitivities i haven't had cookies....those cookies look like something i could enjoy and actually tolerate. This video was a super win for me! I enjoyed all of it. I live in very small quarters which i don't mind at all because i too prefer to be outside. The one upgrade for me was a zero gravity chair to recline in as pain is often an issue and my body has a tendency to lock up when I'm not able to get out and walk about. I really appreciate and admire your ability to enjoy life and get along well with very little excess.... obviously what may be excessive to one isn't to another...not judging...😅 Thank you so much for sharing your life!
This was 3 months ago. Hope that you're enjoying the weather, much more now. I would just kick back and do some sewing or something creative, and sip my tea, and listen to the rain, all day. Possibly watch some you tube, as well. A beautiful rainy day is gift... In my eyes. 🥀🌸💝💮🤗🥸💮💝🌸🥀
Omg u remind me of my husband and when I saw u put the nutritional yeast on your food I couldn’t help but laugh, he’d be perfectly happy with Van life too he’s always talking about it . Thanks for sharing your videos just subscribed.. 😀
I like that you’re health-conscious. I’m wondering if you use stainless steel cookware and t-pot. Aluminum coolkware is said to leech aluminum into our food while heating.
Made me smile when you said you’d finish that bag of cookies “tonight” lol I gotta go buy them now!!!! Justify eating two now!! You are adorable I love your videos! Just found you! Keep them coming!
I have watched many of your videos and what I see as a common theme is a kind, considerate human being, you like to have time alone to think about what life is about, your plan to travel and work as you can, is solid, because you can work at any age in any job, pride is what you have, you take care of your needs, now that is a great place to be in life, and hope you get more to take care of van issues.
Hi Scott I been watching your videos for a long time ,but this is the first time I make a comment ,I really enjoy your videos you are so down to earth and honest,it is pleasant to lessening to you , thank You for the nice entertainment.stay safe ,
Like the way you are so detailed with your day. Since this is a thought process for me so far it actually will help me make up my mind whether to try boondocking or not. Thank you for posting about your van time.
Every time you make coffee I want to make it too so I'm having mine right now while I'm watching your video! I admit I am a coffee addict! Got to go find me some cookies to go with it! Haha!
Yours is definitely a different drummer, Scott -- many are the videographers who uncreatively present a rainfall soundtrack as ASMR . . . but you fidget in the cold gray day and speak of stir crazy and comfort food. Cheer up -- I just picked up a pair of rubber boots (my first since 4th grade) because I will not voluntarily submit to the vagaries of prolonged bad weather. Of course now the atmospheric rivers will probably cease entirely, but I will still gladly employ the boots while using the power washer!
Yum, those cookies look good - especially with a good steamy cup of coffee! Hope you got more work done. Yes, malls are becoming obsolete. Still good places to walk though!
Hi, I also live in my van. When ever there is a severe storm which could possibly damage my van, I have solar panels and a roof fan/exhaust, I drive into a covered parking garage until it is safe again. My van is small like yours.
I just watched your video , and I have to say, I was absolutely captivated by the scene. There’s something incredibly cozy and serene about drinking a warm cup of coffee while the rain gently taps on the windows of your van . It felt like a perfect winter moment, and the view was simply breathtaking. Thanks for sharing that slice of tranquility with us. Keep up the amazing work!"
If you need more protection, try parking in a car wash stall. I live in okla. When we get hail or wind we would park there. Also check if any places have underground parking. Like malls or office buildings.
Man after my own heart. Coffee and cookies, and listening to the rain. ☕️ 🍪
These are my favorite type of videos of yours is when you stay inside the van for the whole day.
Omg .. except do u have an escape hole from your own breath?
@@mariamaria2751 he has good air ventilation and circulation
@@mariamaria2751 try this one and let me know: th-cam.com/video/x8S1bMNqF1k/w-d-xo.html
Me too Tony
April 30. raining. for 2 days. i’m digging. in. my garden. the ground. is. soft. now. Stay safe. We. gonna drink Coffee. now in Michigan 😅
Love how you find enjoyment from the simple things in life like a good cup of coffee and the shelter of your van on a rainy chilly day. Take care!
Love your channel. I'm binge watching. Don't let the negative people and comments affect who you are. I love it. I'm a retired truck driver and enjoy looking at the places you travel. Like seeing old friends.
I appreciate that. Thanks Janice
What a sweet man? I love the sound on the van. Thank you for taking us into your life living in a van. I am watching from Australia
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you
SEEMS SO COZY IN THE VAN WITH THE RAIN OUTSIDE ! !
ALWAYS LOVED A COZY SPACE ON A RAINY DAY ! !
Thanks Alice
The sound of the rain was so lovely
Really enjoyed this weather laden visit. Calming. Humor. Eats. Snacks. *** Yes, if the head is covered but the toes are cold, time to put the heat on! *** Was reminded to be grateful for my smallness - I can still pretty easily pass from the front to back / back to front of my mini-van (no need to go outside). But if I were taller it might not be so easy.
These ProMaster City vans are a little narrower than a regular minivan. I kind of forget about the size difference between the two
I just love this video!!! Spending the whole day in the van, coffee ☕, rain on the roof storm, cooking 🍳. A man after my own heart ❤️😊😊😊😊❤
Some malls have free garage parking that would offer protection from bad weather.
Yes, I addressed this a little later in the vlog
Here in Australia, shopper parking is time limited to stop commuters leaving cars there all day 🙃 it’s enforced by idiot security ppl (emergency services rejects/wannabes)…
You should have more subscribers cause your awesome❤
Aww, thanks Charlotte
I agree. Scott is a really nice humble guy who will continue to grow his channel over time. 👍🏻👍🏻
What a beautiful day!! Seriously, love the rain!
It was a good day
I like these rainy day videos. I hope you do more of them.
Good video, nice you got out for a walk in the heat of the mall. Coffee and cookies, oh life’s rough, LOL keep safe!
OMGOODNESS, you reminded me of a time I was lost in Texas. Seemed like nothing around for miles. Till found a different rest area next to an abandoned building. The rain was coming down hard, like this video. Did the best I could and even put my emergency brakes 😆. The sound of the rain was so calming I even was rocked to sleep with the van swaying. I actually slept peacefully
While you live your best life nested in your tiny mobile dwelling the same challenges exist for you as the next person who travels and shapes their lifestyle in a van. You face each element of the environment strategically. Your prepared and comforted by the nuances of your van design and make it home. You have successfully incorporated and embraced can life and made it work when the weather is good or poor. You figured it out. You seem content and squared away with your lifescape. That's something alot of people who have an apartment condo or sticks and bricks home don't have in the way you do. Good for you!
I spent almost 40 years living in uncomfortable circumstances. That past experience has shown me just how fortunate I am now
You do a great job with your videos. Very interesting.❤
You did well with your cabin fever! I was on You Tube for the entire day and night watching Ryan Hall Weather reporting all those tornadoes that hit yesterday March 31, 2023. What a strange massive group of storms. I like hearing rain. I'd have had to take a nap. Cookies and Coffee, there you go! :)
Yeh! Yes coffee is always needed. The rain sounds so great on the roof. Coffee, rain, cookies...how much better can it get 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Just a Static man living in a dynamic world.
Your Cookie rationalization is impeccable.
I love Polenta with spaghetti / pizza Sauce and melted cheese. Mmmmm
Your voice is so soothing and then the rain 🌧️ sounds in the background 💞
Thank you
I just love how you talk yourself right into things. I do the same. Plus, you pretty funny.
Stay safe scott
Cup of coffee listening to the rain great video thanks for sharing
I hate wind. Makes me anxious. But I love the rain. You're looking cozy and calm in the midst of all that wind & weather. 😊
Love watching your channel. I have learned so much from you.
Thanks Teresa
Scott you could look for underground parking to get out of wind& rain 👍🤞🙌🙏🇺🇸🌅🌄✌️🌞
Lol priceless timestamp 7:33 and the double saying of coffee.
Hi scott! I just discovred your channel! I am from L.A. and left in 1963, and feel the same as you about returhing. I love to hear the raiin oh your Van, and like you., as you seem to be gentle man with kind eyes. I enjoyed watching and listening to you go about your day. I would love to see your very first vlog! FYI I am a Black lady! Leona
Hi Leona. My first videos were pretty rough but they’re still up.
Thanks so much
I’ve been getting older videos from you pop up on my feed today. I click on them and I’ve already given you a thumbs up, which means I’ve watched them. I’ve been rewatching. 🥰
Aww, Thanks. Not sure if you know how much that helps. So an extra thanks to you
just found your channel Cooking Oats for Breakfast. Always cooked mine the day before. Bring to boil with oats already in, give it a stir when boiled, put lid on and take off gas then cover with a thick cloth. it will cook on its own over night. it turns out solid and a clean pan. i put mine in a microwave to heat up, but i guess you'll use the pan.
In warmer weather, I will soak oats overnight and heat them briefly before eating. But there isn't any reason to heat or cook oats that have soaked overnight.
Greetings from Epsom Surrey, UK😎. Thanks for sharing your day… Santa Cruz.. surfed there for first time 1990.. then upto Portollo, and Quincy. Happy memories…. STAY SAFE OUT THERE
Scott, what about riding out the storm in an indoor mall garage? I did that when I got caught in South Florida during a hurricane. Thank you for the great videos!
As I explained in the vlog, I parked outside to get solar power.
I'm from Sacramento... so a NorCal girl. I agree that NorCal and SoCal feel like completely different states. I also agree that Santa Cruz and Capitola are fantastic places. What's not to love....Good weather, ocean, redwoods, cool people. 😎
I'm from Southern California, Santa Cruz is one of my top CA cities. Santa Barbara, Paso Robles, all favorites. Greetings from Palm Springs...🌴🌵🌴🌵
😋 yum yum ☕ reviews thnx Scott safe travels 💖
I do love hearing the rain come down on the roof 🌨
Good for you, I am always getting teased because I don't put a lid on my travel mug. And I do it for that exact reason, it taste better to me when I can smell it while I am drinking it.
That for sure would be a long nap day for me. Not even sure my lights would come on all day.
Awesome, video log, diary, journey... small van but so well layed out... goes to show how much space you really need.... thx +1 sub
you live very cozy, you are doing great as a minimalist. greetings from the Netherlands. Frank
That was really interesting. I love hearing the rain on the roof. Thank you. X
Good coffee & yummy cookies on a bleak day. All cosy and warm, quiet and snug. Listening to the soft pitter-patter of rain on the roof. This video is a mood, and I'm here for it :)
Hey Scott be safe out there and have a great week and weekend thanks again for sharing your video here from Ontario Canada ❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦😎
Right on Scott. Another great video. I really love your " rain" videos. Thank you for what you do.
Those rainy days and Monday's Always gets me down. Safe travels brother!😎👍
Rainy days are the best days
The last time I got a severe weather warning the rain stayed on full blast with heavy winds and off and on lightning and thunder. i parked close to the side of a. Walmart building that lessened the wind shaking my van. I was expecting a knock on my 🚪 but none came. When
I woke up there were 4 cars parked in back of me. Later that day a police car passed he gave a thumbs up I did the same and he drove off.
In snow my favorite is the lower level of a large multi level hospital parking lot I park fairly close to the elevator I have a handicap placard and handicap spots are near the elevators. I have met 2 other van lifers and we keep in touch and have spent. 2 snow storms together Its great when they shut the city down no cars are allowed on the roads.
Maintenance crews come around and brush the snow off all vehicles and plow the driveways its a win win situation. If people are stranded Im told the hospitals have places to stay until the severe weather is over.
I listened to all ads as an appreciation for your work.
Aww, Thanks Roz. That really helps
@@StaticCamperVan does youtube pay you more if we watch the adds in full.
.
@@ianm5249 that’s not an easy question to answer. I’m also not supposed to talk about it. The easiest answer is to say that the algorithm prefers longer view times
Uploaders aren’t supposed to talk, but I can. He only gets paid if the commercial is played all the way through. The first week of December 2022, they started playing double but shorter commercials with the first one mandatory. The best way to support a channel you like is to let the commercials play. Also subscribe and take the time to go through and make a small positive comment for each video then give all the rest of the comments a thumbs up. This may take you 5 minutes per video. Viewer/subscriber enthusiasm is definitely noticed by the algorithm and helps push a channel to the front page which begets more views and subscribers. Hours of watch time is king, but everything helps. I have heard of viewers who mute their device and turn it face down while the commercials play, but I would never condone that.
@@PedroNord Thanks Pedro, its good to know how best to support a great TH-camr.
Yay, I just bought my first bottle of Yellowbird. So excited to try it, a man after my own heart I hope I love it as much as you. Thanks for introducing it to us
I hope you enjoy your Yellowbird too!
Hello Mr Scott and hope you have always a wonderful moments in your life.
Just want to ask about your set of coffee preferably with links.
Thanks for sharing us you brave life style.
I’m sorry, not sure if I understand. Are you curious about the coffee maker? I use an Aeropress usually. And there are some links to other coffee related products in my Amazon Store link that is found in the description box of every video.
@@StaticCamperVan
Thanks for the reply and the explanation.
Yay, thank you for the introduction to polenta! Something i had never eaten or even heard of! Since i developed some very challenging food sensitivities i haven't had cookies....those cookies look like something i could enjoy and actually tolerate. This video was a super win for me! I enjoyed all of it. I live in very small quarters which i don't mind at all because i too prefer to be outside. The one upgrade for me was a zero gravity chair to recline in as pain is often an issue and my body has a tendency to lock up when I'm not able to get out and walk about. I really appreciate and admire your ability to enjoy life and get along well with very little excess.... obviously what may be excessive to one isn't to another...not judging...😅 Thank you so much for sharing your life!
This was 3 months ago. Hope that you're enjoying the weather, much more now.
I would just kick back and do some sewing or something creative, and sip my tea, and listen to the rain, all day. Possibly watch some you tube, as well. A beautiful rainy day is gift... In my eyes.
🥀🌸💝💮🤗🥸💮💝🌸🥀
I love your sense of humor. The rain sounds so refreshing 😊 be safe n God bless
Omg u remind me of my husband and when I saw u put the nutritional yeast on your food I couldn’t help but laugh, he’d be perfectly happy with Van life too he’s always talking about it . Thanks for sharing your videos just subscribed.. 😀
Big respect how you live! You truly go for it! Admirable 🙏
That weather means one thing in my world…NAP!!!
LOL!! Looks like a regular cookie size to me. ;)
Uncle Eddie cookies are amazing and I did not know the those cookies at trader joes was made by same company. They are also very good
I like that you’re health-conscious. I’m wondering if you use stainless steel cookware and t-pot. Aluminum coolkware is said to leech aluminum into our food while heating.
I have a couple of videos showing my cookware. Here’s one about the pan I use for almost every meal: th-cam.com/video/UsmtB0r-sBQ/w-d-xo.html
Fellow nomad here. Also a fellow aero press lover. I’ve been enjoying your videos recently, thanks for sharing ✌🏼
Hey Thanks ☕️👍🏼
What a relaxing video! Thank you!
Made me smile when you said you’d finish that bag of cookies “tonight” lol I gotta go buy them now!!!! Justify eating two now!! You are adorable I love your videos! Just found you! Keep them coming!
I have watched many of your videos and what I see as a common theme is a kind, considerate human being, you like to have time alone to think about what life is about, your plan to travel and work as you can, is solid, because you can work at any age in any job, pride is what you have, you take care of your needs, now that is a great place to be in life, and hope you get more to take care of van issues.
Thank you
You are one cool cat!
Crazy every time I watch I want coffee crazy
I enjoyed the sound of the rain. I live in the desert and I miss it.
All the years I spent in the desert makes rain special for me too
Wao I love your smile.😊😊😊 Your videos are so calming. The way you speak and coffee. I love coffee.
Great job, thank you
Thank you for your company.
Kind of scary. I'm relieved that you're o.k!
Hi Scott I been watching your videos for a long time ,but this is the first time I make a comment ,I really enjoy your videos you are so down to earth and honest,it is pleasant to lessening to you , thank You for the nice entertainment.stay safe ,
Well Thank you Terry. I appreciate you watching
Love your channel xx
Thanks Susan
Aww bless u scott keep warm and safe
I hope you are keeping warm Scott. Just saw this video.
☺️Very efficient 👍 Under control to be selfsaficent! You'll be saving Alot of money in the long run!👍🤞👌✌️🙌🙏🇺🇸
I love in the rain videos like this , thank you for sharing 😊😊😊😊
You drink alot of coffee ☕️ I drink 3 times a day is so luscious 😊 . Love your videos you show everything you have amazing. 😊
You’re a sweet gentle soul.
I so enjoy your sense of humor 😊
"See it has my name on it" 😂
Love the details Scott!
Like the way you are so detailed with your day. Since this is a thought process for me so far it actually will help me make up my mind whether to try boondocking or not. Thank you for posting about your van time.
I really like it when u went to sf CA when i lived there i loved every minute of it i also like how u like to eat cookies.
Loved the video. Warm greetings from Australia. Safe travels
Nice set up. Cozy. Tucson Arizona, USA.
Every time you make coffee I want to make it too so I'm having mine right now while I'm watching your video! I admit I am a coffee addict! Got to go find me some cookies to go with it! Haha!
You are so detailed with your day an
Yours is definitely a different drummer, Scott -- many are the videographers who uncreatively present a rainfall soundtrack as ASMR . . . but you fidget in the cold gray day and speak of stir crazy and comfort food. Cheer up -- I just picked up a pair of rubber boots (my first since 4th grade) because I will not voluntarily submit to the vagaries of prolonged bad weather. Of course now the atmospheric rivers will probably cease entirely, but I will still gladly employ the boots while using the power washer!
Yum, those cookies look good - especially with a good steamy cup of coffee! Hope you got more work done. Yes, malls are becoming obsolete. Still good places to walk though!
You seem like a nice guy,please don’t let me down and be a narcissist lol😂all the best from johnboy Sheffield England Great Britain
Please be safe!
LOL, you really should have buttoned two bags of those cookies
Hi, I also live in my van. When ever there is a severe storm which could possibly damage my van, I have solar panels and a roof fan/exhaust, I drive into a covered parking garage until it is safe again. My van is small like yours.
I’m in the East but yes high winds.. rain and a lil thunder. Trees down as well. Take care of you!
I just watched your video , and I have to say, I was absolutely captivated by the scene. There’s something incredibly cozy and serene about drinking a warm cup of coffee while the rain gently taps on the windows of your van . It felt like a perfect winter moment, and the view was simply breathtaking. Thanks for sharing that slice of tranquility with us. Keep up the amazing work!"
Thank you
If you need more protection, try parking in a car wash stall. I live in okla. When we get hail or wind we would park there. Also check if any places have underground parking. Like malls or office buildings.
Thanks for the tip on polenta. Had heard the name before but didn’t know what it was. Will pick some up for my future camping trips to try👍
Hi from the UK enjoying your content, top tip if a cookie comes out of the package broken it contains no calories so it won't count on the total 🤔
Haha
Love your video.
Please be safe !! ✌
Two small cookies equals 1big cookie….gotcha!😉👍