Botching My Own Haircut, Sea Caves & Redwoods
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
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In an effort to be more self sufficient, I have been cutting my own hair. And today is the day to tackle being a barber again. I’ve come here to Big River Estuary State Marine Conservation Area in Mendocino California. This is a beautiful area surrounded not only by the river but also the ocean and redwood trees. After my somewhat successful haircut, we take a walk out the the ocean and check out the sea caves. Then we walk up through the redwoods to get a good look at the beautiful blue-green color of Big River below. Then we drove up to Fort Bragg and get dinner started.
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My name is Scott and in 2015, I bought a Ram ProMaster City to live in. Even though I didn’t know much about RV’s and campervans, I set about building the van out as a minivan camper. And in April of 2016, I moved into my minivan full time.
Over the years, I’ve learned you don’t need to have a big skill set to build your own campervan. And that living as a minimalist and utilizing solar power can be a less expensive way to live. I’ve also learned that a minivan can be a very comfortable home.
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I don't know why, but I enjoy Your videos a lot. They give me some kind of strange satisfaction and peace. Somewhere deep in my heart, I feel attraction to be a nomad. Thank you. Your videos are highly appreciated.
The water looks beautiful! The hair cut came out looking good too, 👌🏼
The "one minute barber" on TH-cam Scott. Good channel.
Aloha Scott - What a treat, I really look forward to your videos especially after a long week at the office doing the 9 to 5. Your videos accompanied by your soothing voice helps me to immerse in some much needed “me” time. Thank you for all that you do….
That’s a great compliment. Thank you
I literally watch mostly for the soothing voice/relaxing lifestyle 😁. Helps me chill and calm down.
Couldn’t agree more.
Amazing what a hot shower can do in making you feel better. Enjoying your videos.
They say the difference between a good cut and bad cut is two weeks. Hang in there!
Yes! Mendocino is gorgeous! WAIT - WHAT? You like coffee?😅 Me too! ☕
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Remill is an Excellent Food choice!🌞
You are so calm and down to earth...love to watch...your vids are waaay to short 😉
Smiling the whole video, especially your hair cutting part. Very cute. 😊
Your happiest living a simple life. Your a regional expert in van life culture . You have been able to transfer what you learned by your honest authentic videos. I hope you recognize that your contribution to van lifers, goal setters, dreamers and adventure seekers is unique and inspiring . Thank you.
Thanks Jeanie
You are so calm and gentle and seem like a really great guy.
Those sounds were what we call in Canada.. Cobra Chickens (Canadian Geese)
and as my Dad used to say to me after getting a haircut.. "well, that's what hats are for"
Cheers from Montreal Quebec Canada =)
Viva Le Habitants!
@@StaticCamperVan "bien sur".. Of course! ;)
Nice job on hair cut. Saving yourself $$ for sure. Thank you for video. Blessings to you.
I love my coffee decaf with honey and cream hot in the winter and cold or hot in summer.
Hey Scott, one more thing...about showers. In my highboy Leer campershell, I sit on my 3 wedge foam thingies made into a chair, put a contractor's black plastic bag over me, and under me. I shower with a small garden sprayer of warm water, and the water empties into a collapsible basin. Easy peasy. I stay warm, got privacy and use minimal water. Towel dry and dress. It's amazing what one can do in a tiny space!
I SO miss No. Cal. When i first went up that way, i rented a kayak and fell in love with that area (sea caves/wow) and bought a sea kayak. Only just recently sold it 30(?) years later. LOVE kayaking.
Coffee, vans, Mendocino and Sonoma county are my favorite things. Thank you for your videos. ❤
Thanks for watching Darla
Water is so Blue, Beautiful ❤️,these Caves are a Good place to Cool off if its really Hot 🥵
Your hair cut turned out nice. I enjoyed watching all the scenery- God is an amazing artist... Thanks for taking us along on your van life journey.
Thanks for watching Selah
Scott gald to have watched your Adventures going to Forest, oceansides,ect. You & others make my Day a Good Journey!👍✌️🤞🙌🙏🇺🇸🌅🌄💫🌞🤩
It looks good. I like the fly by the seat of your pants method. & if I'm being completely honest I liked it before too. The rough and rugged look is admirable on you imo. Thanks for the beauty the peace & the inspiration. You're the real deal. Gourmet coffee barbershop showerhouse & sauna all from a minivan!!!! You tha man!!!
Gorgeous beach and the water color is so pretty.
I am so happy you made this Great Video Awsom Champ
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Im new here, loving your Channel. Im impressed with your haircut, i cut my own hair as well. And if its short so what, it will grow back quickly 😊
I love all the walks you taking us on, and how you explain thing's.
And your meal look delicious.
Ok enough for now , thanks for taking us along on your journey Bye-bye 👋
Thanks Carolyn 👍🏼
Me too, I'm a newbie. Very enjoyable watching and listening to his days.
The haircut looks great
Beach and river are so gorgeous, what a lovely place. Your hair looks fine.
About a year ago hotels were not as expensive and I gave myself a hair cut and color and even set up my sewing machine and worked on a corset i was making.... Used the hot iron to press a skirt and took a nice fellow out to dinner . That cut and color gave me some confidence 😊
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Breath Takingly Beautiful and
Life Giving Sustainable
...can feel the brightness of The Day's
Pleasant Walk giving for both restfulness
As well as for Energy Anew
...as Memory comes into play
Reminding me of these kinds of
Past Blessings
When Days Well Lived and Experienced
Thank You for taking this Journey
And giving forth through video
These Moments that Sustain Life
Cold water “dips” have many health benefits.
I use a sheet clipped to the open rear doors of my (full sized) Promaster. It gets wet when I use the Nemo solar shower on a windy day but it dries quickly and folds small when not in use. Your tarp creates a whole new room! The stuff we use to live in a van..!
I used a one gallon water jug for my showers when I camp.l fill half with cold water and then some hot..testing the temperature while filling it.l could tie it above me and tip out the water.l use the jugs with the handle
coffee, coffee, coffee, lol love it
I started cutting my hair march of 2020 when the pandemic hit. I was paying 12.00 + 5.00 tip. No waiting or driving plus I’ve saved $612.00 over three years. It’s probably more now, I haven’t checked.
No botch, still handsome imo:) Beautiful area, will definitely visit again.
If I could I would either be at the beach or in a forest. I have a niece that has bee hives. It is the beat honey I’ve ever had. A great cup of coffee is a science sometimes😊
That’s what’s so great about Mendocino, you can have both at once
You right might as well keep going 😊😊❤❤
It’s so wonderful to hear that you are supporting the towns and cities locally when you are there. Thank you for encouraging others to do the same. I cannot wait to visit there someday thank you for letting us all know about these beautiful gorgeous lovely places. And thank you so much for sharing the beauty with us. Got a nice chuckle about the howler monkeys as well lol💜
Gotta be careful when howler monkeys are around, ya know
The caves are gorgeous!! And great job on the haircut!
That is a special place
The scenery is beautiful. Great idea with the tarp. Diy shower is wonderful. When cutting your hair you could sit in a chair under the tarp. By the way you did a great job . You look very nice love you smile and lil laugh.
Great tip about presoaking grains, I do that with pasta and rice
Hmm, I’ve never tried soaking rice. I gotta try it
That is a really beautiful place
Gorgeous place to be!
Wow 😯 what a beautiful place
Nice coffee experience…. I look forward to your videos
You look younger, very nice...good job! I love your videos, they inspire me. Have a good time!🌅
Love your usual procrastination when it comes to your hair cutting routine, thought you’d make another coffee to lube the process and take more time!! Hair looks great ❤
thanks Scott for the tip on Dr. Bonner's hand lotion.. you're right, it's GOOD FOR HAIR TOO. My hair feels instantly rejuvenated and I am sure it will grow strong and healthy with this all natural application.. ps I think your hair always looks wonderful by the way.
You’re welcome. Good to hear it’s working for you too
I really look forward to your post enjoy your day man and be safe.
Thanks Todd
I finally figured out it was time to give up on my receding hairline and now shave it all off. Takes 5 minutes. Must be nice to have a thick head of hair like you do. You did a good job.
Hi Scott. Mendicino looks like a great area for making ASMR videos btw. Peace!
A new video . A much needed gift on this rainy day. Thank you ❤️
Nice thing about hair is it grows back, at least for most people. Love that beach too, maybe you should rename your channel "Mendo Man"😊
You are a smart dude. Enjoy your nomad life.....
Aww man, you cut your hair! I was digging the Saturday Night Fever vibes, also Frankie Valle is touring CA now, you could have rocked it at his concert! 😂❤
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Great haircut Scott! Looks like a professional did it
I had to go back and fix it a few days later. It was a little choppy. Haha
@@StaticCamperVanI cut my own hair and find I never get it all the first time
I enjoy your videos. I like how you enjoy the beauty of nature around you and a good cup of coffee! Fun to watch you make great meals on a one burner stove lol! A shower with an iced tea bottle! The simplicity of your life is just really wonderful! Thank you! BTW the hair looks great too! Good job!
Thanks Colleen
Nice to see Big River Park again! If I recall correctly, you were here and did another fine video quite some time ago. Always good to return to a place we were at, in the past.
Big River is such a great little spot. It never feels too crowded either
Good haircut 👍🏻
A travel blog and coffee chat all in one, nice job. Normally I don't care much for blog.'s this long but this one kept my attention throughout.
Coffee, coffee, coffee. Love it, I am with you my friend. Sounds like your location is giving your coffee stiff competition for the love of your life. 😁
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What a good thing to be able to do for yourself. it turned out fine and you did not have to sit thru a haircut with an unknown person. Funny i had just viewed your vid when u had the elevation issue. So great to see you enjoying life. 🎉
You should just stay for a month…if you love it so much just stay and enjoy it till you want to move on😊
Hi, you can consider gifting the shower room to a goodwill and while you're there, look for a device called a flowbee. The flowbee is the most foolproof way of cutting your own hair on a budget. The only downside in a vanlife application is the vacuum requirement, but if you have a vacuum, it would be a golden solution.
When howler moneys can fly.........to Canada!
I haven’t owned a vacuum in over nine years
The water is just gorgeous
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I started cutting my hair over 40 years ago. Now it's just something I do and not even think about. Save time and money.
Looking good😊
Just wanted to say Hi. Loving all your videos, thank you ❤😊
Thanks Lena
My own self inflicted hair cuts sometimes turn out great....sometimes not but luckily im not a perfectionist ..... Thanks for the words....Mary
Great video Scott. All of your haircuts have looked excellent. It's been a windy spring where I live too. 20's for wind recently today sunny sky 15mph wind and 64°.
Your hair looks good
Such a stunning area your in Scott, I really am going to have to visit the US before I expire lol . I really look forward to your videos on a Sunday morning thank you.
There are some good mens self hair cut with clippers videos on yt. But you did an admirable job.
The sounds you were hearing on the walk sound like the geese here in Roseburg, OR.
You did a great job on your hair 👍 I'm a long way from California but I have too agree-it's beautiful & the water looks very inviting. Thank you for sharing 🙏✌🌎💞
Enjoying your sense of humour Scott, I'm howling at your Howler monkey crack! Also I googled "Mujer" since you were having trouble with that coffee, and no wonder! Mujer means women in spanish, so you were drinking women's coffee. You'll have to let your hair grow long if you want to have it again. :)
Well, now I need to come and stay in Mendocino! That river is incredible! I love my Humboldt coast, especially around the Trinidad/Westhaven area, but I can broaden my horizons😊
With the prices of haircuts these days, it's worth it cutting your own hair. Most electric shavers now include the side (over ears) attachments which help a lot. ✌
You did a great job. Looks handsome ❤
I have to say, it looks so gorgeous up there. Can hardly believe my eyes! Must be stunning in person.
It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen
@@StaticCamperVan I can imagine so!
Thanks!
Thanks so much!
You did a good job on your hair cut. I like the shorter look. Have a good week. 😊
You too, Sharon
CGood Day Scott 🌞 Hair cuts these days are the price of a Barbercilp set! Tarps are all the same! But when they get cold ,some are hard to Fold! If you want to save money 🤑 buy Extra large storage, garbage Bags!👍✌️🤞🙌🙏🇺🇸🌅🌄💫🤩🌞
I'm impressed the flavor with your of Groundworks yellow label blend coffee. I'm an old Kona coffee farmer and have been drinking our own Kona coffee for many decades. Decided to try your suggestion and I found it very smooth tasting.
So cool. Nice to hear from a professional. At some point, I need to try Kona again.
Your hair looks fine to me. I am not picky like many of the women I know. My late husband was the one who cared about his looks where this country girl could care less.
I decided to give heavy whipping cream a try in my coffee, thanks to you. And I remembered to buy eggs…now I just have to remember to cook them! 😅
*Great video!*
*Loved the beach!*
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“Lower” them ears! LoL 😂 Thanks for sharing! Love that clipper it’s great!
Nice to see someone using heavy whipping cream in the coffee. I do the same. No carbs. Also, your haircut looks great!
I’ll be so nervous going near a cave! Me? I don’t think so! You’re brave.
I agree about the quality of the gyms. Sometimes they look dingy.
The trees and waters are mesmerizing.✨
Wouldn’t it have been great to live in that area in the pre-modern world. I’m talking bow-n-arrow times. Before computers
You did a good job cutting your hair you are getting better. You take care stay safe.
Nice hair cut, you look so much younger! Love the videos, im a city nomad right now but after some last minute business deals are concluded im heading out on the open rosd. Very insightful videos
I’m a city van dweller most of the time, there are some benefits to being city bound. Best wishes on getting out on the road
It will grow out
:-) Men always want to cut their hair off when it's already perfect.
Didn't you share this beach, the caves, and the river with us last year? It looks so familiar to me but, I've never been there in person.
Always go back to front with the clippers
I do after I take down the bulk
I think you did a fine job I think your hair looks nice. I have been cutting my own hair for years and I cut my dog's hair too. I do occasionally mess us both up but we love each other anyway. I was never happy with the way people cut my hair and I just thought I can screw up my own hair myself for free
I enjoy watching your videos. I find you are a bit funny sometimes and I like that. Keep the videos coming and I will keep watching. Safe journey .
Thanks Ingrid
@@StaticCamperVan You are welcome😇
👍🤩💝Awesome. Thanks for touring us around. I look forward to visiting there. It seems like my kind of place. I love Sedona, Az like how you love that place. However in recent years it’s over run with tourist and people not taking care of the sacred area.😭 Take care.💝
The easily accessible free camping around Sedona really brings in the crowds. Mendocino is a little more difficult to get to which keeps some people away. But it can get a little crowded in the summer
@@StaticCamperVan - 👍Oh that’s true about Sedona. I see the difference and understand what mean about Mendocino. Each location has a pro and a con about its location.😞
Return the tarp to HF, they should exchange if you have the receipt. Although the method which you are utilizing, it seems like you don't really require that specific grommet.
You don't have a bag style solar shower? I find that style very compact and useful.
Alternative, buy a 1 gallon collapsible water jug.
Put it on the roof above your shower area, set in sun for a while
Short length of tube attached to the spout, cap with small holes, and you are set!
Seek out a barber/beautician school for reasonable hair cut/styling.
I’m not a fan of the bag showers. They are hard to get fully dried out between uses and tend to grow mold.
Last one i promise.... I just got to the part of video where we could see the hair cut.... I had a good giggle.... You are so unique ...the hair is fine...😊
The haircuts always look ok when first cut. The next day, not so much. It looks worse as it grows out
I worked a 12 hr shift with my little lady who will be 98 in July ..... I have two more of those 12 hr days then a day off.... So I'm off to Dreamland.... Thanks for the words ....good night
Hey Scott - that haircut looks good. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching