Congratulations Andrew on your return to railway life. What a brilliant video. I am a railway man as well and been a viewer of yours for about 6 years following your journey.
Where is the love button?! As a proud member of the Railway Family (who didn’t actually know you were one of us despite watching many of your videos over the years!) a very warm welcome back! I love our industry, it is full of the very best people, with now one more back into the fold 😁 Congratulations!
How did i miss this video?!? Masterful editing. It's been an absolute pleasure following your journey Andrew. Long may it continue. ❤ Oh and Ross is my friend too! He is a lovely person.
Wishing you all the best, Mr. Ditton. Your videos have been a constant source of inspiration, encouraging me to never give up and to follow my heart. Best regards from Greece.
Good evening Andrew, Dougal & Ted…….you’re back on Eurostar, that means only one thing, customers will get the best welcome ever…..have a wonderful time, back where you excel, being you….👍👌🏆🎉lots of love from myself Liz and Fonzi 🐶 on a very still & calm IOM 👍🇮🇲👌😉💖
Remember those dark days Andrew, the light that followed, the Gaelic courses, the tears on the CalMac, now the joy of being back amongst family and friends. Happy days Andrew, keep well, best wishes David, PS we did meet once at Culloden Moor😊
You have had a great time following your dreams, you are now back doing a job you loved, the winners are the public, you are a good man and you will always have more opportunities to do the stuff you love, I wish you all the best.
So happy you’ve found your new happy! You’re braver than most folk I know, daring it all to try something new, moving a million miles away, moving on to something else. Chasing dreams and happiness. I’m jealous as hell.
How joyous! People, that was what was missing, I think. Just because you can manage and be happy with solitude, doesn’t mean you have to always live that way. Good for you, the stress lines are gone from your forehead. Cheers and ta!" 3:58
The expression on your face says it all andrew glad you are happy again and your life has turned a corner good luck we miss your videos but as long as you are all happy.😊 Alex
Congrats, looking very sharp in a suit too! And with nearly 80k subscribers, good move on behalf of Eurostar having a celebrity on board with them who will no doubt draw some of his fans as customers!
That was terrific! I'm so pleased for you! An excellent video, edited to perfection, and an absolute treat! You're happy, and watching this has made me happy too! Thanks so much! 👍🤗😂
So pleased for you Andrew 😁 Sometimes, we need to just step back & breathe, find ourselves, find what it is that makes us tick. The Hebs gave you that headspace to really search your soul & learn to just be yourself. You were perhaps momentarily lost, but now you’re found & that smile says it all 😎 Good on ya! The Hebs is a wonderfully spiritual healing place & will forever be in your heart ❤️ Enjoy you’re next chapter. Em 💜
Goedenavond meneer! I've been meaning to post this comment for far too long now, but just been non-stop busy, both on and off de rails since we met again on the way back from Brussel back in August, when I was shocked and very pleasantly surprised to see you "back where you belong", after all these years and you told me to check out the channel for your "grand reveal".. I did so immediately when I got back to Wales that evening and absolutely loved this video, -your story is just so inspiring. As I said back in August, we first met in the club lounge on-board the Spirit of France on mother's day 2017, -we had both took our mums out for mother's day lunch in Calais, if you remember and you bravely intervened when that arrogant idiot proclaimed; "Scotland belongs to US!" 😂 I was and still am disappointed with myself that a well spoken Englishman from Kent speaks my own language better than me..! Like I say Andrew, your an inspiration and a credit to the railway, I just absolutely love your story, your passion for the railway, languages, culture, travel and of course SCOTLAND! I'm writing you this from IC 2311 hier at Düsseldorf Hbf now, on my way back from a fun-filled KRASSE extended schönes Wochenende in Hamburg! Taking this to Köln, for ICE 12 naar Brussel, voor de laatste Eurostar, ES 9165 terug naar LONDEN!! -And I just thought to myself, wouldn't it be amazing if meneer Ditton is de TM vanavond?! Naja Andrew, vielen herzlichen Dank, dank u wel, merci beaucoup et THANK YOU SO MUCH for making my day back in August and of course on the ferry back in 2017! I'm so happy for you that your now rightly "back where you belong" after all these years! Welkom terug collega! All the best wishes to you, your lovely mum -(and of course her wee dug!), and Ted & Dougle! Hope to see you again soon some time on a TMST! Mòran taing gu dearbh, Chris 😊
That’s amazing. To leave a job you love and go off on an adventure and then to return when the time is right is just great. I’m really pleased for you. And as always, the video was beautifully filmed and edited for us to enjoy. Eurostar should ask you to do their advertising. 😁
Well done Andrew, so pleased your dreams are coming true - you deserve the very best. I've loved your TH-cam posts and only got to know of your work when I went to the NEC Caravan Show for the first time in October 22. God bless.
Fabulous video Andrew. So glad you feel you have found yourself and what lovely people you have to work with. May God be with you for your journey ahead. X
Oh wow Andrew. Thought it might be something like this! Wonderful to see you so happy… looking forward to learning more. Has made my Saturday evening. X
Lovely to see you Andrew & looking so happy!! Congratulations on all your achievements with many more adventures to come for you!! Take care, love to you, Dougal & Ted 💜💖XXX
Andrew, wonderful to see you on here again. I almost replied to your last newsletter but didn’t know if you’d want a random follower to bug you. I hope you are as happy as you appear. The Eurostar staff, likely your previous coworkers, all seem to love you - why wouldn’t they? I’m sorry you had to give up retirement but your family needs your help and support. You’ll never regret the time you give them. Give Dugal and Ted a hug from me. Good luck Andrew, looking forward to more videos as you have time. This was a lovely video. Big hugs from this random stranger who follows you on YT.
I wish you all the best, missing your video's is less importent then you taking the right decisions. Thank you for many ours interesting information on carava, camper and ev's!
You seem so happy, it made me smile. Hope we get to come along with you to work, I always liked those videos. All the best to you, Dougal, Ted, and your family.
We are so pleased to see looking so happy and doing something you enjoy again. We hope you will keep all of us (your subscribers) updated on your progress. Please send big hugs to Dougal and Ted and your mums dog. Best wishes to your family. From Kate and Barry and our 3 dogs, Sonny, Bella and Parsley
Congratulations on your new role Andrew. Great video. You really do have a talent. You have clearly been missed in this community you created. But like all the others, I wish you happiness and fulfilling days ahead. Bon journee to you, the boys and your family.❤
Congratulations Andrew, so glad you're happy back with Eurostar. Missed you so much. Hope to see you on your holidays or on your days off out enjoying yourself with "the boys" in your caravan ❤ xxx
Great video. So glad you are able to return to Eurostar. It makes sense now you are back "down south". Doing something you love. And hopefully you WILL continue to make the mobile-life videos because you really are good at them.
Hari OM So good to see you, Andrew... you have been missed and I kid you not, only yesterday I had said to my sister that I wondered what life was presenting you now. And here you are with the news! All the very best for this return to a happy place and long may it be so. YAM xx
Enjoy your new life, your how to Hebrides series inspired us to travel from Vatersay to Lewis in our campervan and experience some of the best beaches we have ever seen.😊
Really missed you.. Best wishes and good luck with everything,, and we knew for your holidays, there will be caravan trips with wonderful videos.... keep smiling
Does it make me very weird that I have watched this with a huge smile on my face and tears in my eyes? Andrew, I’ve been keeping an eye out for news on how you are and this has made my weekend. Thank you so much. I did wonder if you would be able to go back to Eurostar, and I hope it is some consolation for all you gave up for your beloved family. xx
Glad to see you back on TH-cam and Eurostar looking so happy. I’m about to start a new chapter in my life with Stacy, the woman, I love plus a new job and a new home, so I hope you will wish us both luck too. She wants to go to Disneyland, Paris so maybe we’ll meet up on a Eurostar.
Great to see you back, Andrew. We suspected this might be what was happening. Massive congratulations, and I hope this is just like coming home and donning a favourite pair of comfy slippers for you. I do hope you and the boys will find time to look in on us occasionally 😊
So happy that you're happy Andrew. I've enjoyed following your travel & caravan adventures. I wish you the very best of luck back at Eurostar. I'm going to miss Dougal & Ted though.
Brace yourself, long comment incoming! I watched this video in bed 1st thing... then went down to make breakfast.. and I've been thinking about it (and you) the whole time. First of all, I can't believe I've been watching you for over 7 years; I found you here on youtube way before you went full-time and, I've tried to remember how I found you and I think it was related to minimalism. I subbed straight away, three reasons back then 1. Your Personality, 2. Dougal, 3. You were a biker. Back then I watched every one of your videos; there was no selling, no trying to drum up interaction, just you sharing your life. I cried when you retired from Eurostar, not sure why, well made video I guess! And I 100% understood the desire to "follow your passion" and see where it took you. I'd done the same when I turned 40, after 22 years working in IT, I left to setup a craft business. A hobby I loved! If you can make your hobby your job... they say. I found if you make your hobby your job... it ruins it. You have to force yourself to do your hobby to make a living even when you don't feel like it. You have to churn stuff out (in my case samples for products I was selling, in your case videos) and it's not enjoyable anymore. I used to "tune in" to every one of your videos but... stopped watching most of the caravan & motorhome content & reviews... because I subscribed to watch you & Dougal... not to be sold a caravan 😅 Like you said in your other video, you have to want to push products on youtube to make decent money. My favourite caravan / content is vlogs of sites and what to do in the area... not the latest Ecoflow wotnot. Anyway... that all said, this video made me cry again (shakes fist at Andrew's filmmaking!) but this time for a different reason... you're coming back.. to how you were when I first started watching. Making videos because you want to or have something interesting to share, not because you've a new caravan cleaner to flog, and I love that. I'm so happy for you Andrew. Hopefully l'll bump into you, Dougal and Ted at the bandstand one day ❤
Thanks for your lovely comment. All I can say is YES. You have hit the nail on the head. Right now I am still focused on the training (it is a very involved role and safety critical over 4 separate rail networks) but yes, once I’m qualified and comfortable then the ‘old’ videos will be back. 😁
Congratulations Andrew on your return to railway life. What a brilliant video. I am a railway man as well and been a viewer of yours for about 6 years following your journey.
Many thanks!
Where is the love button?! As a proud member of the Railway Family (who didn’t actually know you were one of us despite watching many of your videos over the years!) a very warm welcome back! I love our industry, it is full of the very best people, with now one more back into the fold 😁 Congratulations!
Aww thanks! Yes, I agree 100%! 😁
@andrewjditton welcome back to eurostar Andrew it's great to see the legend back where he belongs one again welcome back
How did i miss this video?!? Masterful editing. It's been an absolute pleasure following your journey Andrew. Long may it continue. ❤
Oh and Ross is my friend too! He is a lovely person.
Glad you enjoyed it!
That’s great. Still don’t understand why it took them so long to see they couldn’t do without you. Congratulations to you and Eurostar🎉🎉
Wishing you all the best, Mr. Ditton. Your videos have been a constant source of inspiration, encouraging me to never give up and to follow my heart. Best regards from Greece.
Aww, thank you! :)
Good evening Andrew, Dougal & Ted…….you’re back on Eurostar, that means only one thing, customers will get the best welcome ever…..have a wonderful time, back where you excel, being you….👍👌🏆🎉lots of love from myself Liz and Fonzi 🐶 on a very still & calm IOM 👍🇮🇲👌😉💖
It is so beautiful to see the passion in your eyes.
Remember those dark days Andrew, the light that followed, the Gaelic courses, the tears on the CalMac, now the joy of being back amongst family and friends. Happy days Andrew, keep well, best wishes David, PS we did meet once at Culloden Moor😊
Best wishes for your future. I have enjoyed all the video work you have put on you tube. Learned lots. Thanks.
You have had a great time following your dreams, you are now back doing a job you loved, the winners are the public, you are a good man and you will always have more opportunities to do the stuff you love, I wish you all the best.
One of those occasions when you wish there was a "double like" button
Andrew, it important to us that you are doing what fulfills you and brings you joy. We support your decisions for you to live your best life. ❤
Congratulations! What really shines through is how much it means to be part of that team once again. 😊
100% Karen.
We miss you very much but hope you are very, very happy returning to your roots. 💜
I have just watched this with the biggest smile on my face. Lovely to see you looking so happy and lovely to see an update.
You seem much happier now Andrew, thanks for all the videos and i wish you and the dogs the best.
Welcome back to the railway Andrew. I hope you get as much out of it, as it will from you.
I wish you the best of luck.
It's as if I'd never left :) I'm as happy as Larry to be back :)
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Outstanding video Andrew. The music was perfection. You are truly happy. My regards to your family, Dougal & Ted 💜
So happy you’ve found your new happy! You’re braver than most folk I know, daring it all to try something new, moving a million miles away, moving on to something else. Chasing dreams and happiness. I’m jealous as hell.
Thanks for the update, great to see you smiling and looking fresh!
How joyous! People, that was what was missing, I think. Just because you can manage and be happy with solitude, doesn’t mean you have to always live that way. Good for you, the stress lines are gone from your forehead. Cheers and ta!"
3:58
You nailed it Linda. People.
It's great your back in your happy place..."ONE DOOR CLOSERS AND ANOTHER ONE OPENS"as they say Andrew!!.❤️🇬🇧🇺🇦
Well done Andrew! You look like you’re loving life again which is amazing! 😊
The expression on your face says it all andrew glad you are happy again and your life has turned a corner good luck we miss your videos but as long as you are all happy.😊 Alex
Congrats, looking very sharp in a suit too! And with nearly 80k subscribers, good move on behalf of Eurostar having a celebrity on board with them who will no doubt draw some of his fans as customers!
Ha ha! Not so sure about that Mary 😂
That was terrific! I'm so pleased for you! An excellent video, edited to perfection, and an absolute treat! You're happy, and watching this has made me happy too! Thanks so much! 👍🤗😂
So pleased for you Andrew, you loved that job. All the best for the new role.
So pleased for you Andrew 😁 Sometimes, we need to just step back & breathe, find ourselves, find what it is that makes us tick. The Hebs gave you that headspace to really search your soul & learn to just be yourself. You were perhaps momentarily lost, but now you’re found & that smile says it all 😎 Good on ya! The Hebs is a wonderfully spiritual healing place & will forever be in your heart ❤️ Enjoy you’re next chapter. Em 💜
Great to see you clearly happy.Credit to you for changing your life and then changing it again.
Great to see you looking so happy to be back working as part of a team of people 😊 Wishing you all the best!
Goedenavond meneer! I've been meaning to post this comment for far too long now, but just been non-stop busy, both on and off de rails since we met again on the way back from Brussel back in August, when I was shocked and very pleasantly surprised to see you "back where you belong", after all these years and you told me to check out the channel for your "grand reveal"..
I did so immediately when I got back to Wales that evening and absolutely loved this video, -your story is just so inspiring.
As I said back in August, we first met in the club lounge on-board the Spirit of France on mother's day 2017, -we had both took our mums out for mother's day lunch in Calais, if you remember and you bravely intervened when that arrogant idiot proclaimed; "Scotland belongs to US!" 😂
I was and still am disappointed with myself that a well spoken Englishman from Kent speaks my own language better than me..!
Like I say Andrew, your an inspiration and a credit to the railway, I just absolutely love your story, your passion for the railway, languages, culture, travel and of course SCOTLAND!
I'm writing you this from IC 2311 hier at Düsseldorf Hbf now, on my way back from a fun-filled KRASSE extended schönes Wochenende in Hamburg!
Taking this to Köln, for ICE 12 naar Brussel, voor de laatste Eurostar, ES 9165 terug naar LONDEN!!
-And I just thought to myself, wouldn't it be amazing if meneer Ditton is de TM vanavond?!
Naja Andrew, vielen herzlichen Dank, dank u wel, merci beaucoup et THANK YOU SO MUCH for making my day back in August and of course on the ferry back in 2017!
I'm so happy for you that your now rightly "back where you belong" after all these years!
Welkom terug collega!
All the best wishes to you, your lovely mum -(and of course her wee dug!), and Ted & Dougle!
Hope to see you again soon some time on a TMST!
Mòran taing gu dearbh,
Chris 😊
That’s amazing. To leave a job you love and go off on an adventure and then to return when the time is right is just great. I’m really pleased for you. And as always, the video was beautifully filmed and edited for us to enjoy. Eurostar should ask you to do their advertising. 😁
It’s great to see you and that you’re back with your friends. Nice timing for this video 🤔😉 sending you huge hugs xx
Well done Andrew, so pleased your dreams are coming true - you deserve the very best. I've loved your TH-cam posts and only got to know of your work when I went to the NEC Caravan Show for the first time in October 22. God bless.
It’s great to see looking so happy doing what you love.
Fantastic. May the smiles continue for many years. You had a great 7 years but nothing beats working with a great team. All the best 😊
Absolutely fantastic news. You look so happy in your new adventure. Enjoy. Best wishes to you, Dougal & Ted.
Fabulous video Andrew. So glad you feel you have found yourself and what lovely people you have to work with. May God be with you for your journey ahead. X
Wishing you many happy years at Eurostar Andrew - i hope to travel on it again at some point and would love to see your friendly face on board 😊
Oh wow Andrew. Thought it might be something like this! Wonderful to see you so happy… looking forward to learning more. Has made my Saturday evening. X
Lovely to see you Andrew & looking so happy!! Congratulations on all your achievements with many more adventures to come for you!! Take care, love to you, Dougal & Ted 💜💖XXX
Andrew, wonderful to see you on here again. I almost replied to your last newsletter but didn’t know if you’d want a random follower to bug you. I hope you are as happy as you appear. The Eurostar staff, likely your previous coworkers, all seem to love you - why wouldn’t they? I’m sorry you had to give up retirement but your family needs your help and support. You’ll never regret the time you give them. Give Dugal and Ted a hug from me. Good luck Andrew, looking forward to more videos as you have time. This was a lovely video. Big hugs from this random stranger who follows you on YT.
AH !! Going to miss the caravan videos of your travels. All the best .
Fantastic Andrew, so pleased for you, you look so very happy 😃 Another great video, and thank you for putting it together and sharing your news!🙏.
My pleasure!
I wish you all the best, missing your video's is less importent then you taking the right decisions. Thank you for many ours interesting information on carava, camper and ev's!
Fantastic!!! Always staying true to yourself. I love it - well done!!
Great news & great video - thank you for posting
You seem so happy, it made me smile. Hope we get to come along with you to work, I always liked those videos. All the best to you, Dougal, Ted, and your family.
Brilliant what an utterly uplifting vlog 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
You look very happy, nice to see you back and hope the boys are doing ok
We are so pleased to see looking so happy and doing something you enjoy again. We hope you will keep all of us (your subscribers) updated on your progress.
Please send big hugs to Dougal and Ted and your mums dog.
Best wishes to your family.
From Kate and Barry and our 3 dogs, Sonny, Bella and Parsley
Congratulations on your new role Andrew. Great video. You really do have a talent. You have clearly been missed in this community you created. But like all the others, I wish you happiness and fulfilling days ahead. Bon journee to you, the boys and your family.❤
So happy for you all the best in your next chapter in life
I hope to see some video’s this year
Wish you all the best from the Netherlands
Really glad you are in a happy place. Thank you for all the wonderful videos you have made.
I will seriously miss your fabulous videos, but glad for you returning to your roots! good luck for the future! Jon
Congratulations Andrew, look at that smile on your face!! I’ve loved your videos, but I’m sure you’re in the right place.
Congratulations Andrew, so glad you're happy back with Eurostar. Missed you so much. Hope to see you on your holidays or on your days off out enjoying yourself with "the boys" in your caravan ❤ xxx
You got to be happy.. life is too short … one life … live it 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
How very very true 👍 😀
Great video. So glad you are able to return to Eurostar. It makes sense now you are back "down south". Doing something you love. And hopefully you WILL continue to make the mobile-life videos because you really are good at them.
I don't know the background details from 2017 and on but simply wanted to extend my congratulations on your old/new job. All the best from Canada.
Thanks Paul!
A neat package, with a perfect soundtrack and graphics. I found you through EV6 towing, but love that you're back in a job you love!
Thank you very much!
Fantastic video Andrew. You look truly happy and content with your new future. All the best. X
Well that brightened my day! I’ve missed your videos. I can’t think of a better job for you. It looks exciting 😊
So happy for you, and you look very sharp in uniform. Wish we had a great train system here in the US. Thanks for the post. Subscribers in Michigan.
I don’t know you Andrew but find myself tearing up seeing you so happy. Sending you love ❤️
Great video. Lovely to see you back. All the best for the future.
Thanks so much!
loved it...glad you found your 'place of soul'
Congrats! I follow your channel from France, maybe I'll run across you in Paris😊...
Great to hear, that you are well. All the best for your new old life. Wish you a happy and healthy life.
Hugs from Germany
David 🖖
It's good to see you happy! Thanks for posting
Welcome back! It's so lovely to catch up with you and nice to know that many more people will see your lovely smile xx
Thank you so much!!
Great to see you have your mojo and that smile back.
Yes! Thank you!
The best on your new, old, endeavor, I enjoyed watching your videos over the years. I'll miss Dougal's smile.
So very very happy for you💖. Give a scratch behind their ears for Dougal and Ted. Thanks for sharing this special video👍🏻👍🏻💖
The smile on your face says it all ❤️
Welcome back to the great Railway Family. You've put your heart and mind into everything you do , this next chapter will be good for you 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Great to see you’re working with a great crew. Be happy and keep posting.
Andrew I’ve just realised I had a huge smile on my face, so pleased for you. Very nearly had me crying again 😂 Best wishes to you. ❤
Thanks so much Colin.
Lovely to see what you are up to... and you look so happy doing it! Hugs to Dougal and Ted.
Great vid' & the smiles say it all. I'm happy that you're happy, plus a bonus for the passengers & fellow workmates.
So happy to see you! I’ll always support you & your fur babies 🧡💚💙💕💖❤️💛❣️💞
Hari OM
So good to see you, Andrew... you have been missed and I kid you not, only yesterday I had said to my sister that I wondered what life was presenting you now. And here you are with the news! All the very best for this return to a happy place and long may it be so. YAM xx
Thanks Yam x
Enjoy your new life, your how to Hebrides series inspired us to travel from Vatersay to Lewis in our campervan and experience some of the best beaches we have ever seen.😊
Really missed you..
Best wishes and good luck with everything,,
and we knew for your holidays, there will be caravan trips with wonderful videos....
keep smiling
Suits you sir ! You look so happy, enjoy every minute
Beautiful video Andrew…. You’re a perfectionist at telling a story without saying a single word. ☺️❤🚆🎥
Thank you! 😃
Andrew may this time round be the best. So glad to see that smile. Wishing you, Dougal and Ted the world of your dreams. 🐾❤️🐾
So lovely to see this video Andrew. Very best wishes with your new job. Keep in touch!!! xx
Thank you! Will do!
It is awesome to see you back on your channel. Looking forward to see more.
Has this song been created just for you?? Fits perfectly. Congratulations for being back where you belong. All the best to you. ❤
Lovely to see you happy and bright faced again Andrew 😃
Stay Safe 😜👍
Does it make me very weird that I have watched this with a huge smile on my face and tears in my eyes?
Andrew, I’ve been keeping an eye out for news on how you are and this has made my weekend. Thank you so much.
I did wonder if you would be able to go back to Eurostar, and I hope it is some consolation for all you gave up for your beloved family. xx
So glad to see you back, hope we get a snippet now and then. all good wishes, Jimmy and David 😊
Glad to see you back on TH-cam and Eurostar looking so happy. I’m about to start a new chapter in my life with Stacy, the woman, I love plus a new job and a new home, so I hope you will wish us both luck too. She wants to go to Disneyland, Paris so maybe we’ll meet up on a Eurostar.
Sounds exciting. Congratulations 🥳
All the very best Andrew 🎉
Great to see you back, Andrew. We suspected this might be what was happening. Massive congratulations, and I hope this is just like coming home and donning a favourite pair of comfy slippers for you.
I do hope you and the boys will find time to look in on us occasionally 😊
So happy that you're happy Andrew. I've enjoyed following your travel & caravan adventures. I wish you the very best of luck back at Eurostar. I'm going to miss Dougal & Ted though.
Brace yourself, long comment incoming!
I watched this video in bed 1st thing... then went down to make breakfast.. and I've been thinking about it (and you) the whole time.
First of all, I can't believe I've been watching you for over 7 years; I found you here on youtube way before you went full-time and, I've tried to remember how I found you and I think it was related to minimalism. I subbed straight away, three reasons back then 1. Your Personality, 2. Dougal, 3. You were a biker. Back then I watched every one of your videos; there was no selling, no trying to drum up interaction, just you sharing your life.
I cried when you retired from Eurostar, not sure why, well made video I guess! And I 100% understood the desire to "follow your passion" and see where it took you. I'd done the same when I turned 40, after 22 years working in IT, I left to setup a craft business. A hobby I loved! If you can make your hobby your job... they say.
I found if you make your hobby your job... it ruins it. You have to force yourself to do your hobby to make a living even when you don't feel like it. You have to churn stuff out (in my case samples for products I was selling, in your case videos) and it's not enjoyable anymore.
I used to "tune in" to every one of your videos but... stopped watching most of the caravan & motorhome content & reviews... because I subscribed to watch you & Dougal... not to be sold a caravan 😅 Like you said in your other video, you have to want to push products on youtube to make decent money. My favourite caravan / content is vlogs of sites and what to do in the area... not the latest Ecoflow wotnot.
Anyway... that all said, this video made me cry again (shakes fist at Andrew's filmmaking!) but this time for a different reason... you're coming back.. to how you were when I first started watching. Making videos because you want to or have something interesting to share, not because you've a new caravan cleaner to flog, and I love that.
I'm so happy for you Andrew. Hopefully l'll bump into you, Dougal and Ted at the bandstand one day ❤
Thanks for your lovely comment. All I can say is YES. You have hit the nail on the head. Right now I am still focused on the training (it is a very involved role and safety critical over 4 separate rail networks) but yes, once I’m qualified and comfortable then the ‘old’ videos will be back. 😁
It is so good to see you again Andrew and looking so happy. Looking forward to future content from you.
Congratulations on landing such a fantastic job! Its so important to keep going and sometimes we just need that little restart. Good Luck!