I Tried To Escape The Texas Ice Storm In My Van And Here's What Happened (spoiler I failed)

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  • @joelogger88
    @joelogger88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should be here in the Big Country today it's gonna be 80 degrees this afternoon. Gonna be 30 in the morning. That's Texas.

  • @mitzioden4926
    @mitzioden4926 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm one inch taller than Dannie, so I'd be using couch mode to sleep as well. Love her van!

    • @nicolassmith1278
      @nicolassmith1278 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??

  • @ToniAdventures
    @ToniAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh, I love that deep plum color on that cabinet!!!

  • @darbybell8684
    @darbybell8684 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m so glad you have a home base and can still pop out to go on adventures!! It’s a much better balance for living!!

  • @sharonsteele8915
    @sharonsteele8915 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love Dani's van build and she seems so fun to be around.❤️.. the weather has been nuts everywhere so just glad you were in cold temps and not ice. 🙏That could have been a totally different story 😬. Stay safe ladies.

  • @jenniferdeleon8954
    @jenniferdeleon8954 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The weather is crazy here also. I’m ready for it to warm up. Her van build is awesome!

  • @cindyp.7123
    @cindyp.7123 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    We saw the video clips over and over here in Florida of cars sliding on the ice on the news. It reminded me of what the country sees when we have hurricanes! Our hearts go out to those affected by weather, but while you are experiencing it, it’s awful! Love your channel Amber.

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cindy P. Thank you very much! 😊🙏

  • @PopFizzPaperDani
    @PopFizzPaperDani ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I was down that way, I camped at Padre Island Natl Seashore for several days. You can park right on the sand. It’s awesome.

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  ปีที่แล้ว

      PopFizzPaper 😊 That was our goal, but no such luck!

  • @kalihensley-garrison6282
    @kalihensley-garrison6282 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for encouraging us to KEEP STORY CHASING!!! 💚😏👍
    Stay safe! Loved this video. Dannie's van is super cute!

  • @dani_mack
    @dani_mack ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So much fun riding out the cold weather with you! I’ve learned a ton from you over the last few years, but I also learned so much being together with our vans. Thank you for all the great guidance!

  • @pamela9029
    @pamela9029 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Story chasing with friend is always fun 🎉. Glad you got to met up with her Stay safe and so warm.
    I not like cold cold. Neither hot hot. But just right. Lol ( three little bears ). Haha 😂❤ till next time
    I might not always comment 😮

    • @nicolassmith1278
      @nicolassmith1278 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??

  • @Doglover1709
    @Doglover1709 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Amber, so sorry about the cold. It’s cold here in Chicago. I use a hot water bottle under my bed covers and it helps with my cold feet. I don’t know if that would help you with sleep at night.

  • @sondrajoyce8810
    @sondrajoyce8810 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We camped in a campground named Jim Bowie - right on the beach were cement sites!

  • @CarnivoreStork
    @CarnivoreStork ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Road Trip Fun!!!
    Wow, so surprised to learn of the temperature down difference between North, central & south Texas
    Cool!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      herbielina 😊 I was so surprised too. I mean it's 8+hours away from North Texas

    • @pinecone1321
      @pinecone1321 ปีที่แล้ว

      Texas is HUGE. Panhandle is frigid during winter vs 80 at the coast where she was. ♥️🤍💙

  • @veeemit9719
    @veeemit9719 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow it looks like a house!

  • @cindyjohnson7621
    @cindyjohnson7621 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We are spending our 4th winter in Port Aransas. Great area. We were in Corpus the other day. Enjoy!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cindy Johnson 😊 That's where we were going to camp.

    • @cindyjohnson7621
      @cindyjohnson7621 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@storychasing it was cold and windy, but still better than Michigan. Lol

  • @living2ndchildhood598
    @living2ndchildhood598 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The USS LEXINGTON is a museum ship in Corpus Christi. Next to it is the Texas Aquarium. Both are worth a visit.

  • @Kathleensailorgirl
    @Kathleensailorgirl ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your friend Dani, she is so sweet and I loved her van. Thank goodness you avoided the terrible ice storms and just had to deal with the cold. Safe travels 😊😊

  • @surfboy344
    @surfboy344 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow.....Dani's van is awesome. Glad you got through the ice storm.

  • @bevr2164
    @bevr2164 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow❣ you have the best of both worlds, since spacious apartment. Then jump in your van and take a trip with your friend. Thanks for the tour of her van. Beach fun🎣

  • @vivian6425
    @vivian6425 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy that you are enjoying yourself!!!!!!!

  • @HUSTLERS1
    @HUSTLERS1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She really hooked it up good i know it was expensive price tag once it was done

  • @MonicaRrtx
    @MonicaRrtx ปีที่แล้ว

    Super excited you were safe and sound at the coast. In Austin, today is raining but at least the ice is over and done with, well for now. HEAD OVER to Round Rock for some of our donuts. Near downtown

  • @michellecollins9650
    @michellecollins9650 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love her layout so open and roomy

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michelle Collins Thank you. That's very kind of you to say so. 💕 Have a wonderful week!

  • @suziedupree6016
    @suziedupree6016 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love S.P.I. too bad it didn't work out. Corpus is fun too! Dani's van is beautiful!

  • @calvinmarshall1610
    @calvinmarshall1610 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video your friend dani has a nice van. Thanks for sharing looking forward to the next episode

  • @Indigosoul127
    @Indigosoul127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Her builder can put a sensor inside the water tank that can tell her from the outside when to stop filling it.

  • @jenniferleeesmith
    @jenniferleeesmith ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! What a beautiful van! Stay warm, stay safe and looking forward to your next story!

  • @33Jenesis
    @33Jenesis ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gorgeous van!

  • @deborahhymer9315
    @deborahhymer9315 ปีที่แล้ว

    We were in Grapevine n Aug. 31 when the Ice storm started. We had to get back to Houston for work. Left at 8:30am the roads were fairly empty. The road was frozen and you could only determine if you were in a lane when you went under a bridge. Very scary. We drove very slowly and were fortunate to not have any issues.

  • @kristenj3517
    @kristenj3517 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @rvboondocker2559
    @rvboondocker2559 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Super Slick Van build! Congratulations 🎉

  • @LovingAtlanta
    @LovingAtlanta ปีที่แล้ว +3

    👍🤩Danni’s van is awesome. Enjoy. 💝

  • @maffosweetyify
    @maffosweetyify ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That weathers bonkers
    You definitely need a diesel heater installed in your van, one with a separate tank. I will send you some links.
    Great to see you back on the road. Your friends van looks awesome.
    Enjoyed watching as always

  • @bypinkerton892
    @bypinkerton892 ปีที่แล้ว

    Up here in the Midwest - we get plenty of Snow....
    & are Thankful - not much full ICE storms....
    That would be so Scary to be Sliding all over the Street..... Especially in the RV Van....
    Stay Safe.... & Warm....

  • @naturalflow157
    @naturalflow157 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so grateful to have come across your video and watching it has been a unique experience. As someone who used to have a very adventurous personality and to see where life has taken me to the place where I constantly feel tired, and burned out, living in a city has huge effects. Watching you and your adventures inspire me to change some things and maybe also give van life a chance as well :) thank you and wish you all the best.

  • @sandrap3047
    @sandrap3047 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay, bonus video! Nice van build! I told you about that tiny home community in Austin. Can’t wait to see if it’s the one I told you about. Stay warm & enjoy your road trip!

  • @TexCynRVLife
    @TexCynRVLife ปีที่แล้ว

    Brrrrr, I hate being cold! I'm glad that the Houston area didn't get the freeze, ice, power outages & all that. Whew!
    I was in CC in December, went to Padre, didn't even park. The beach was too shallow, sand too deep.
    Moved onto Port Aransas. Much better! Yep, I get the solar thing. After 4 nights on the beach, no sun, I was forced to Mustang Island SP, which is a nice park & affordable! Had power!
    It's good to GTG with friends 😊👍
    I'm thinking of buying land outside of San Antonio.

  • @zmarko
    @zmarko ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does Dani have a channel or social media where she's looking for followers? She seems very fun and charismatic. If she doesn't, that's cool too.

  • @pupcamper58
    @pupcamper58 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So great to see you having fun doing what makes you happy Amber ❤

  • @godseeker7628
    @godseeker7628 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed seeing you with your friend and her van looks like a good build! Also glad y’all stayed safe! The Tiny home village tour sounds fun too! Thanks for sharing!

  • @godseeker7628
    @godseeker7628 ปีที่แล้ว

    You could’ve stayed at Encore parks in Harlingen. 4 parks in area opened to regular members for now.

  • @4everu984
    @4everu984 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you 2! Dani’s fig is my dream.

  • @estherstephens1858
    @estherstephens1858 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dani’s van is beautiful!!! If I were her I wouldn’t pull out the bed. I would sleep in it while in couch mode. I say that bc I’m only a few inches taller 😂😂😂. Please stay safe!

  • @Banagal
    @Banagal ปีที่แล้ว

    The good news is there's no no-see-ems biting you. I love her van build and it seems so large. Enjoy breakfast and the warm comfort inside while you can. Great video!

  • @Elizabeth-rq1vi
    @Elizabeth-rq1vi ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful build! Did you consider having the countertops being lower? Just a beautiful all over build, colours, fixtures et al. Well done!

  • @shandelle
    @shandelle ปีที่แล้ว

    My mom and stepdad live in Harlingen. Their retirement resort is on the other side of Business 83, a tiny bit down the road from that Bass Pro shop and Cracker Barrel. It seems like a relatively safe city. Hope you enjoy the gulf coast, Amber!

  • @bostonterriermomakasandy9722
    @bostonterriermomakasandy9722 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dani’s van is nice. Stay safe Amber.

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Boston Terrier Mom aka Sandy 😊

  • @laurakramer396
    @laurakramer396 ปีที่แล้ว

    Texas weather has definitely changed.

  • @danamariefinnegan7176
    @danamariefinnegan7176 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will you still consider moving to Blufton, S C.
    Just watched that video and how much " in love" you were that town.
    Stay safe!

  • @Unknown5925-
    @Unknown5925- ปีที่แล้ว

    I love both your van build outs. I would so love to do this but unfortunately my back would not allow it. I love watching your adventures. Stay safe!

  • @JohnsDeb
    @JohnsDeb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video! Looking forward to to the TinyHome Community in Austin. Stay warm, safe & healthy!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Debbie Johnson Thank you very much! 😊🙏

  • @WanderingWithWanda
    @WanderingWithWanda ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL @ the brown bag wine! My kinda friends!

  • @bethb5076
    @bethb5076 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was SO COLD in Dallas! Now it’s sunny and 65. Weirdness.
    Good to see you out in the van again!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Beth B 😊 lol..Texas is weather is nuts!

  • @pattiamaya4671
    @pattiamaya4671 ปีที่แล้ว

    The saying about Texas is " if you don't like the weather give it a minute." 😂

  • @bartel-shop
    @bartel-shop ปีที่แล้ว +1

    stay healthy

  • @jeanne4771
    @jeanne4771 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny I live in Corpus, but just happened to be vacationing in south Florida during that cold spell. It just came through Florida yesterday but not as cold.

  • @Lotuslaful
    @Lotuslaful ปีที่แล้ว

    I was caught in Maine to -18 degrees Fahrenheit
    I deserve a badge :)!
    I love as good til -12 then panic❤
    Im fine lesson learned
    I was in Maine

  • @deborahg4599
    @deborahg4599 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amber, Amber I LOVE South Padre Island!!!! Enjoy yourself!!!❤

  • @kimstiltner7351
    @kimstiltner7351 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heading to Austin? Don't forget to check out the sunset at The Oasis.

  • @CounselorSue
    @CounselorSue ปีที่แล้ว

    I had been wondering how you’re managing with all the weather going on in Texas. I’m in Orangeville, just 1 hour north of Toronto, and the weather here has also been crazy. Anyway, I wish you well… lots of adjustments… I’m looking forward to your next videos. Thanks for sharing.

  • @scottyshields9876
    @scottyshields9876 ปีที่แล้ว

    down in my area. It's been cold for down here.

  • @colinlawrence2186
    @colinlawrence2186 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG you girls certainly know how to billed out a van both vans are amazing i guess it's the feminine touch 🙂
    Take care stay safe and may God bless you
    always 🙋🏻‍♂️🇬🇧

  • @marylublankenship6398
    @marylublankenship6398 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your friend’s van design.

  • @barbcosgrove64
    @barbcosgrove64 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love danni's van it's so nice 🙂🙂🙂...

  • @shellyscott4822
    @shellyscott4822 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What was the gas prices?? Lol I'm in Kentucky living in my RV 😸 Lily is with you just breathe and smell/feel her🥰

  • @MICHELLE-gu2qc
    @MICHELLE-gu2qc ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Being an Aussie I forgot Texas has the ocean aswell. You always think Texas oil cowboy movies, desert. It seems to have everything. I love your friends RV the wall paper looks like proper tiles. She has done well. I bought myself step ladder im only 5.2ft. I really hope you feel better soon. You may need a few appointments with a physiotherapist, nice soak in a spa would be great. How do you go driving with pot plants or are they stuck down?

  • @usatrucking-f7w
    @usatrucking-f7w ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very nice

  • @reebeeable
    @reebeeable ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting video. 37 is shorts weather in Minnesota but would make for chilly sleeping. I look forward to your visit to tiny houses.

  • @tstewartfan626
    @tstewartfan626 ปีที่แล้ว

    Remember the old saying here in Texas is if you don’t like the weather,wait 5 minutes and it will change 😊.

  • @carolkokx9638
    @carolkokx9638 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos you seem like such a nice person

  • @janetsrealimages5234
    @janetsrealimages5234 ปีที่แล้ว

    Snoopys or Docs under SPID has great seafood.

  • @eleanormassaro5195
    @eleanormassaro5195 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dani’s van turned out beautiful! Amber , does Dani have a TH-cam channel?

    • @nicolassmith1278
      @nicolassmith1278 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??

  • @sonya2852
    @sonya2852 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow Texas has gotten you a couple of times with those wintry storms, huh? Stay safe Amber. Now you have a safe spot to go home to!!

    • @sonya2852
      @sonya2852 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh and what a great van. Congratulations to your friend!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sonya 😊 My timing sucks doesn't it? lol

  • @kristinpayne1825
    @kristinpayne1825 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy your channel. I wondered if your friend Dani had a channel also?

  • @donnam4260
    @donnam4260 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Padre ❤️

  • @Zeldagirl64
    @Zeldagirl64 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun watch❤

  • @sew_gal7340
    @sew_gal7340 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really want to sell my house and go full time, i feel as though i am wasting my life being a lawyer and dealing with convicts all day!!!! Working 7 am to 11 pm and then only have an hour to shower play video games and go to bed! I am living vicariously through these videos and for real that episode about lily (which my very first pet was also named lily) was a sign from above that i really ought to go ahead and do it.!!!

  • @matthewkeating-od6rl
    @matthewkeating-od6rl ปีที่แล้ว

    great vid

  • @flowergirl1ful
    @flowergirl1ful ปีที่แล้ว

    Would be nice to have a meet up. I'm watching this 2.7.23.

  • @mygypsyadventure3610
    @mygypsyadventure3610 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love Dani’s van!!!!! Does she travel fulltime? I am so super jealous you ate at Cracker Barrel. The closest one to me is over in Idaho. I cannot believe we dont have one in the Seattle area yet!
    I am so looking forward to your tiny house tour in Austin. I have seen them on other channels and they are so darn adorable. Very much that cottage feel that I think is right up your alley!!!
    So right now I am going to attempt to manifest a van like Dani’s into my life and also a tiny (affordable) house for a home base. Maybe your next business could be to open a tiny house community with like minded people who love travel, art, meditation and yoga and animals. Id be the first one on the list.

    • @dani_mack
      @dani_mack ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do travel full time, in a snow bird sort of fashion. I’ll spend the summers and falls in VT with my family. ❤️

    • @mygypsyadventure3610
      @mygypsyadventure3610 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dani_mack that is the best of both worlds and Vermont is so beautiful. Your van is beautiful and its exactly how I would want a van set up.

    • @dani_mack
      @dani_mack ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mygypsyadventure3610 Thank you!

  • @puppytoes6241
    @puppytoes6241 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That van is gorgeous. Is she a full time van dweller?

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Puppy Toes 😊 Yes she's full-time.

  • @matthewkeating-od6rl
    @matthewkeating-od6rl ปีที่แล้ว

    you can get black box wine pino noir pour it into a 1 litter of old coke bottle.

  • @PatriciaCentralFlorida
    @PatriciaCentralFlorida ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow what a cute can and so roomy

  • @ToniAdventures
    @ToniAdventures ปีที่แล้ว

    Mini Travel Berkey! I didn't know about that!

  • @KindCreature1
    @KindCreature1 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is a company that custom builds van's called: Mountain Made Van's by Trent and Allie who have a very successful TH-cam channel. Your van looks like theirs at first glance. I like a lady who keeps her face in a drawer. Mike

  • @greuju
    @greuju 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We were there the same time 😂

  • @carylfontaine3640
    @carylfontaine3640 ปีที่แล้ว

    2 days of below zero..-19° with the wind howling..today it was in the 40's!!! C R A Z Y..only in Vermont lol 🛷🏂⛷🎿⛸❄🌬

    • @dani_mack
      @dani_mack ปีที่แล้ว

      Fellow Vermonter 🙋‍♀ I can attest to that!

  • @williambrown9097
    @williambrown9097 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can go to my boat in Rockport Harbor. It has a furnace.😂😂

  • @karenharris7206
    @karenharris7206 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How's your back feeling? I pray it's feeling better 🙏

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Karen Harris 😊 It's doing much better. Thank you!

  • @roxannebond662
    @roxannebond662 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi amber n nice 2 c u back in ur van. Why isn't ur van not heating? I like Dani's can build. who was the builder n approx cost of her build? thks rox

  • @aprilfensom6412
    @aprilfensom6412 ปีที่แล้ว

    Went north to get away from ice, but it was so cold single digits and below.

  • @RealSlopeDude
    @RealSlopeDude ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Dallas. How did I escape the ice storm? I stayed in my warm house that didn't lose electricity and gas. I didn't drive Tuesday and Wednesday until finally Thursday PM when I drove my daughter to work. Thanks!

  • @richardeckert6130
    @richardeckert6130 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stay warm

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Richard Eckert Thank you very much! 😊🙏

  • @lisoliveira
    @lisoliveira ปีที่แล้ว

    Did your friend get her van built here in Vermont?

  • @geniajacobs789
    @geniajacobs789 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive wanted to do this for years
    Family/kids have stopped me from going on my adventures. Im older now and kids are grown. Did you buy the van ready to go or did you hVe it done?

  • @belindacarinaboco6410
    @belindacarinaboco6410 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Amber

  • @imalisonnguyenangel3938
    @imalisonnguyenangel3938 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greeting from Sai Gon city, Vietnam?

  • @mariaejasso5115
    @mariaejasso5115 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quick question, Did Kathy sale her Born Free Van?

  • @TinaMota40
    @TinaMota40 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice 🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐