I hear leaves drinking rain; I hear rich leaves on top Giving the poor beneath Drop after drop; This is a sweet noise to hear These green leaves drinking near. And when the Sun comes out, After this Rain shall stop, A wondrous Light will fill Each dark, round drop; I hope the Sun shines bright; This will be a lovely sight. Keep rolling, Scott..... Aman from India
Ah, back when I used to live in the US, one of my favorite things to do on a rainy day was to hang out in Barnes and Noble. The atmosphere there was so cozy, and if I remember correctly, the coffee was decent enough to sip on while I perused books or just relaxed. There's something about the sound of rain outside while you're lost in a good book that's just magical. If you're ever in Santa Rosa, CA, check out the Barnes and Noble located in The Rosenberg Building at 700 4th Street. It's the perfect spot for a rainy day retreat.
The damming arrival of Barnes and Noble caused two of our wonderful, local Copperfield’s Book Stores to fold. Only those who remember know and understand the loss of this lovely little home grown, locally owned book store and the corporate callousness of just another big box B&N.
A man who enjoys grocery shopping, good coffee, is particular about the foods he eats and a bargain shopper.. handsome and soft spoken & enjoys Van life to boot 😊 I'll shut my mouth now 😆
Santa Rosa is one of the nicest places I've lived. There are plenty of farms, ranches, cows out in the fields, vineyards, all nearby. It has great weather and so many convenient stores, restaurants, coffehouses, etc.
Santa Rosa used to be a cute, quiet small town. Unfortunately , it has become one of the larger suburbs of the Bay Area. I can remember the town having farms, chicken ranches, etc.
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lol There are still plenty of farms and dairies and what not especially along stony point Road. I am a lifer. 54 years this is a beautiful wonderful place to live, although yes, it is growing and losing some of its charm. It is still one of the prettiest places with so many great incredible sites throughout the county.
And the city is deeply in debt trying to remain the same quaint little place it used to be…. We’ve made that mistake for so long we are desperate to catch back up but will it happen? They have safe parking at the community centers.
That was a beautiful poem ! By the way we lived in Santa Rosa for a year it was a working vacation ! My sister lived there me n the kids loved it ! My husband worked at bodega bay the drive to his hotel was scenic ! They make the best bacon clam chowder ! Me n the kids would hang out at the beach all day then swim in the warm pool at his hotel ! We cried all the way to Austin when we left even our neighbors cried ! lol ! They have the best Chinese food ! I worked at sears it was so much fun my boss was so cool ! Fond memories of Santa Rosa !
It's still fun here, I was born & raised in Sebastopol & now live in Santa Rosa. Great place to raise children & grandchildren . OMG the clam chowder is still the best & crab sandwiches are pricey now but melt in your mouth. Did you stay in the hotel by Doran park... I remember using the pool there, Always a fun time & so much to do. Im so sorry to tell you this, ,but Sear's is shut down the pandemic was the ending ...very sad. Loved Sear's! But good news they re-planning to make it into a Hotel or something crazy like that! Still have great Chinese food too. Hope all is well in Austin, Im guessing Texas? Never been there, hear it's a fun place as well. Have a nice day!
Enjoyed your video. I would like to live like you do for a while. The freedom to roam. My wife and I got married in Santa Rosa at the County Courthouse on April 18, 1969. It was a very different town then. The population was only 50,000. Santa Rosa was a lovely town. I actually stopped in Santa Rosa a number of times while traveling to other destinations beginning in 1961. Back then highway 101 was a 2-lane road passing through town. When coming from San Francisco, we used to put our blinker to turn left going into Los Robles Lodge for lunch. Ice cream for dessert. Los Robles Lodge is long gone. And is the past. Santa Rosa is a nice bigger city now. A little big for us now.
Glad to see you are safe from the worst weather of Southern CA. No sun is too bad but at least no trees are crashing down on you. Stay safe and hang in there.
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I can definitely relate to the “not wanting to be here” feeling! Unfortunately, I’m not able to drive my home somewhere else. Also unfortunate is the fact that I still will not get to cross “visit a grocery outlet” off my bucket list; my friend cancelled my trip this week. 🥺 Your video is helping me feel better…thanks! 👍🏻 I’ll have to go rewatch some of your ocean videos to help me get by. 🌊
Hi Scott! I’m out delivering food. The notification for your video just popped up on my phone. I’ll be watching in between food orders. Hope you’re doing well! 🙌
Enjoying your channel you’re so chill,I’ve never been a coffee drinker but always loved the smell. Im now enjoying a cup of coffee in the mornings sometimes afternoon while watching your videos😊
I’m 66 and very new to coffee drinking. I think it’s really the vanilla flavored creamer I’m loving, coffee is just the delivery method! I enjoy these videos a lot too!
Aww rain - music to my ears, I have none up here in the San Juan Islands (at least not today). ☕️-definitely a must have! Stay safe and enjoy your time in Santa Rosa.
I'm not too far from you and the rain came in today and it's been raining pretty much all day so maybe you'll get it there tonight ❤ Love hearing the rain on the roof 😊
Hi. I just discovered your channel a couple weeks ago, and I love it. Thank you is been very inspirational for me. You make us feel like we are there experiencing all your journeys. I am 60 and more and more I think this is what I want to do . Thank you from Australia. Cheers Victor
Your just great to watch. Your taco looked fine. Wow, what a big rain shower. I also watch LA flight live. The planes coming in and out really splash. I'm looking forward to the next coffee. Thanks. Stay dry and its good to watch another video.
Aww sorry to hear about everything, it’s raining hard throughout Cali, so there will be more rainy and/or cloudy plus windy days to come for all of us. If you can, grab some nice stew, warm bread or cornbread, and of course something nice and warm to drink. Stay dry and safe! ✨
Dinner looks amazing!! Just came across your video this morning - you have a great voice and way of speaking I enjoyed listening to your experience and thought process about your living situations!
I looove that whole area in Sonoma County! Santa Rosa, Cotati, Healdsburg - you’re close to Bodega Bay and Sebastopol. You’ve got woods, ocean, mountains… you’re lucky! That’s the best place on the planet.
I really enjoy when you film inside cozy rainy day! Especially inside your van 🚐 (cooking, drinking coffee talking other stuff!) hopefully you will filming longer next rainy day be safe Scott
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Hello Scott, Your narrative is always interesting. I don't know how you can figure out so much to talk about so spontaneously. You never seem to use notes or cues. Your so honest and genuine. Do you consider yourself retired? Your breakfast tacos look tasty. Now that you have so many years as a van dweller you have figured out what you have to do to sustain your lifestyle. Coffee is a important element in your lifestyle. I feel that way too. Its not a luxury its part of your culture.
Hello Scott, I think retirement is a gradual change in one's perspective. No longer chasing the dollar is part of it. No longer living to aquire things. No longer climbing the corporate ladder. Just finding your happy place and nesting is one way. I no longer join everything and have figured out what I need to get along with what satisfy the culture of life I choose. At the end of the day we're all working for health care and not game tickets or jewelry. If you can get health care keep your van running have good coffee and love your simple lifescape you have arrived in your happy place. Your an amazing personality a journalist lyricist film producer and social media icon. I hope you can find retirement by perspective until you can walk away from reporting to a job and report to yourself. ❤
Scott, you should come down to San Francisco since you are already so far south. Lots of quiet neighborhoods to park, golden gate park is a lovely place to spend the day, and plenty of local coffees to try! Ive been loving life in a prius down here for a few months. Your videos have been a huge source of inspiration.
@@StaticCamperVanBummer! Darn Chrysler. My girlfriend had a similar experience with her 2015 jeep that blew it's engine at 100k miles, and that bill was too high she had to get rid of the car! I'm sure you've heard this before but I have had good luck with Toyota dependability. I've considered the 1st and 2nd Gen sienna as they can be found on the used market for a great price, if you can stomach their lack of style😂. I bet the thought of parting with your van is tough, since you have such a lovely build.
Another good one, Scott 😊. Even though it was wet, and you were as grouchy as you get (which btw doesn't even register a one on a scale of zero to 10). Having an off day now and then is to be expected in life. Maybe in van life, it's just felt more because your day is more concentrated space wise and driving around in cities, where you'd rather be somewhere else, plus you were low on coffee ☕️ , that's got to account for something 😉. And that soldering kit may not be a bad idea. With all that metal and wiring, you got going on in your van, never know when something is going break or come apart. I figure it's just a matter of time considering your home is not exactly stationary for long stretches at a time. I took a soldering course once, and it was kinda fun learning it. Though, one has to have a steady hand if going to good at it. Stay safe and welded up.
After some of this super rainy weather leaves, come a bit north again. I know you'd be happier in Humboldt Co., a nicer vibe. I'm so glad I live where I do in Southern Oregon but for now the northern Californian coast close to the Oregon border is really nice. Come north and get your "elk fix", great coffee, and nice people.
Hello Scott, I ordered some Ground Works Coffee a 2 lbs. Bag $40 included shipping, I found a 20% off code is why I decided to order some. Hope you find some sun shine or it finds you! See you here soon, take care out there
I like carrots with ranch dressing when I don't have other stuff to snack on, I like chips, gummies and licorice. Toast or just a slice of bread when I have nothing else, not healthy I know. I hope to change my habits this spring.
There is something about the rhythm of the city. I feel it every time I hit that 405 .... glad you're safe up there, and looking forward to your new local coffee adventure. 😺💜
I just now, this morning, stumbled upon your channel, I think your video title caught my eye. I’m born and raised in Santa Rosa. Population when I was born was 20K, now it’s getting close to 200K, that’s probably giving away my age. I’ve never lived anywhere else, but am starting to convert my 2019 transit medium roof van into a no build for travel. I’d like to see more of our beautiful state and country during my golden years. If you have any questions about Santa Rosa just ask me!
Always hard to leave the coast. I camped at Pacific Beach this weekend...sunny and gorgeous...nice change from PT. Went to Fred Meyers in Bremmerton today to buy a sleeping pad like yours....thanks for sharing that affordable comfort. Loving Yellow Bird...thanks! Went to Pegasus on Bainbridge last week and bought Ethiopian Guji which I am so enjoying using a new Aero-Press...thanks for that too ~ If you ever pass through Quillcene traveling the Hood Canal, you may like Katkin Coffee which is a tiny loacal roaster who does some nice lighter roasts. Here's to the sunny days to come! Thank again ~
I'm not really far from you in napa vallejo area I just found your channel love your content I'm a new beginner of vanlife myself seems like a cool lifestyle just getting all my things set up inside just try to build it up as I go. Love learning from your videos as well I'm glad I came across your channel
The park you were at, is one of the better parks….during the day. Yes Raleys is expensive. The Santa Rosa Grocery Outlet is pretty good. I couldn’t figure out where it was you stayed overnight, but there are quieter places to park. There are a lot of areas where it is unsafe to park overnight in Santa Rosa. By the way…I live here, a block from the grocery outlet. Safe journeys.
@@StaticCamperVan it really is a great place. I’m more of a nature person than a city person. I’m not a huge fan of downtown SR but a lot of great places to explore nature around here.
I have four soldering irons. I need one, I buy it, store it away and forget where. Did a big move and found all four. I taped them together into a big mass….Ive stored them away. Wonder how long it will take before I need the fifth one.
❤ Hamburgers with Fried potatoes are so Good together 😋 especially with peppers, onion, garlic 🧄 parsley, oregano! Yummy 😋 Toast bun lettuce, tomato,pickles ketchup, mustard,mayo! Yummy 😋👍✌️👌🤞🌞☘️🇺🇸🤲🙏🇺🇲🤩🌟🌠😴🌛🌜🥱
Here's a ((Hug)) from Washington. It is raining and 39°. I've had bronchitis for over a week and the coughing has definitely been a workout on my stomach muscles lol Dr says maybe I'll get some nice abs when this is over lol. We all have our ups and downs in van life but looking for the positive is what gets us through 😊❤ The sound of the rain on the floor is relaxing. I've always loved the rain too ❤. Hope your mood brightens up soon 🌞
Since you like small towns, next time you're in the Santa Rosa area, check out the small towns outlying Santa Rosa, like Sebastopol, apple country, Russian River, and others. I don't care much for Santa Rosa either, but the small towns are great.
There might be a small misunderstanding. I spent most of the winter in Santa Rosa. And I really like the area. I do like Sebastopol as it has two of my favorite coffee shops: th-cam.com/video/6lRzDPaW9fA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SxlgvLOZhfo4126l
Ahh don’t be hard on Santa Rosa! That said, Cloverdale just to the north might be more your kinda place - nice downtown and a grocery outlet. Lovely Lake Sonoma to visit too
Hi scott yeah you sounded a little moody in the beginning of the video but mellowed out later on. Your burger looked good. I'm also glad when you find places to sleep to for the night you seem totally comfortable.
Hi Scott. I hope you eventually find a place to hang out in Santa Rosa that you like. Now and then the bathroom buildings at parks have a power outlet sometimes on the outside wall somewhere. Picnic table areas also sometimes at day use areas. I travel mostly Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Montana.
You picked the wrong time to swing by! The worst of the storm has passed though. If you’re still looking for coffee try a local roaster like Aroma roasters.
We love aroma roasters. it’s been a local favorite for at least 40 years. There’s a little restaurant right across the street Grossman’s. It’s in the hotel right there. It is fantastic.
Go to Hardcore Coffee in Sebastopol. You’ll enjoy it and only about 6-7 miles from Santa Rosa. Do keep exploring! There are awesome Sonoma county regional parks in both Santa Rosa and Sebastopol!
We (California) are having an “atmospheric river” storm for the next few days according to the weather news. Lots of rain, flooding, potential for mud slides, road wash outs, and downed trees. It’s been raining for 20+ hours straight in LA and they said we have 6 hrs more to go. App says a lot more to come. Drive carefully or better yet hunker down and stay dry! Good luck with your energy!
It's odd, the weather was much worse last year when I was here. But this year has been very mild and sunny even though the reporting is saying otherwise
You did good to get out of your comfort zone. That's when serendipitous things happen like meeting friendly people. Sorry you had to go to Whole Foods. The flagship store is here in Austin. They don't do much to promote local brands. The "Keep Austin Wierd" slogan is all about that or was. The sleepy little college town image is long gone. BTW I discovered Yellow Bird through you, and recently scored big on a give away at a local trade show. I got all the flavors including the Plum Reaper Be very careful with that one. 😂😂😂
Hey Scott, I live just South of Santa Rosa in a town Called Petaluma. If you want some fantastic coffee, try Petaluma Coffee and Tea on 2nd Avenue. You will love it!
I hear you about crowded conditions. SR in 1950 had a pop of 18K was 71K when I left there in'75, now 179K in town built for 60k. Loving HBA with total 45k and Eureka 28k :) You're not going to find much clear weather as we move into the new winter.(climate change) but more likely there than here. If you want to become static go west young man. HBA Dave
So funny ..you are one of the few people who have said that about grocery shopping vs shopping in general. Same here. Also quiet is key. I also like rain…and bargains. Grocery Outlet in Fortuna used to be better…maybe it will get better again…used to have more organic stuff. Chips make sense…they help with excess energy when one is static..same reason popcorn in theaters is so popular. You just rinsed your salt lamp.
Whenever I try frying with butter and/or olive oil I struggle to find the right temperature. I'm not a turn-it-on-full-blast type of guy. I can happily simmer stuff on low, but it seems like no matter how low I go I end up with a smoking disaster. So I was surprised you accidentally had the heat up high without a scorching, smoking mess. I solved my problem by using clarified butter.
Most pans have incredibly uneven hot spots which make it impossible to not overheat the fat. My carbon steel pan is so heavy that it spreads the stoves heat evenly across the pan surface making higher heat cooking much easier
Think positive, be positive! Your lunch and dinner looked scrumptious! Don’t forget, coffee, coffee 1st thing in the A.M.! Great video Scott! Thank you for channel. Enjoy!!🇺🇸
Very good video...easy to get into foul mood for us all! Thanks for making the video anyway! Great video but I am anxious for you to replenish your coffee supply..haha!
about fine salt, you're right. It happens with people, too. for some reason they are considered fine but if you look at them they are not fine at all. go figure. love your videos.
You can charge lithium from an electric vehicle charging station...cheap as beans and fast...you just need to make the charging cable...plenty of info online ...easy peasy😊
If you go to industrial areas/buildings, some have plugs in the back of their buildings. You could park there after hours and charge up. Just leave before opening business hours.
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Scott. What I like about you is your honesty to yourself. Life is for living and being honesty is not selfish. ❤
I hear leaves drinking rain;
I hear rich leaves on top
Giving the poor beneath
Drop after drop;
This is a sweet noise to hear
These green leaves drinking near.
And when the Sun comes out,
After this Rain shall stop,
A wondrous Light will fill
Each dark, round drop;
I hope the Sun shines bright;
This will be a lovely sight.
Keep rolling, Scott.....
Aman from India
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Ah, back when I used to live in the US, one of my favorite things to do on a rainy day was to hang out in Barnes and Noble. The atmosphere there was so cozy, and if I remember correctly, the coffee was decent enough to sip on while I perused books or just relaxed. There's something about the sound of rain outside while you're lost in a good book that's just magical. If you're ever in Santa Rosa, CA, check out the Barnes and Noble located in The Rosenberg Building at 700 4th Street. It's the perfect spot for a rainy day retreat.
They closed.in Salt Lake .very sad. Loved that store
@@Guitaristforelifecopperfields is still there 😊
The damming arrival of Barnes and Noble caused two of our wonderful, local Copperfield’s Book Stores to fold. Only those who remember know and understand the loss of this lovely little home grown, locally owned book store and the corporate callousness of just another big box B&N.
A man who enjoys grocery shopping, good coffee, is particular about the foods he eats and a bargain shopper.. handsome and soft spoken & enjoys Van life to boot 😊 I'll shut my mouth now 😆
I hear you. 😉 ☕️ 🍩
Good sense of humor, thereso! He is a day & nite bright light & so chill. A gift.
Chips r relaxing.
Right?
I know I'm not in my lane here but I'm totally. Yeah. Very.
I wish.
Santa Rosa is one of the nicest places I've lived. There are plenty of farms, ranches, cows out in the fields, vineyards, all nearby. It has great weather and so many convenient stores, restaurants, coffehouses, etc.
Couldn’t agree more. Although, I think all of Sonoma County is pretty great
Santa Rosa used to be a cute, quiet small town. Unfortunately , it has become one of the larger suburbs of the Bay Area.
I can remember the town having farms, chicken ranches, etc.
River Rock Casino right up the road.
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There are still plenty of farms and dairies and what not especially along stony point Road. I am a lifer. 54 years this is a beautiful wonderful place to live, although yes, it is growing and losing some of its charm. It is still one of the prettiest places with so many great incredible sites throughout the county.
Yes. We have grown
And the city is deeply in debt trying to remain the same quaint little place it used to be…. We’ve made that mistake for so long we are desperate to catch back up but will it happen?
They have safe parking at the community centers.
That was a beautiful poem ! By the way we lived in Santa Rosa for a year it was a working vacation ! My sister lived there me n the kids loved it ! My husband worked at bodega bay the drive to his hotel was scenic ! They make the best bacon clam chowder ! Me n the kids would hang out at the beach all day then swim in the warm pool at his hotel ! We cried all the way to Austin when we left even our neighbors cried ! lol ! They have the best Chinese food ! I worked at sears it was so much fun my boss was so cool ! Fond memories of Santa Rosa !
It's still fun here, I was born & raised in Sebastopol & now live in Santa Rosa. Great place to raise children & grandchildren . OMG the clam chowder is still the best & crab sandwiches are pricey now but melt in your mouth. Did you stay in the hotel by Doran park... I remember using the pool there, Always a fun time & so much to do. Im so sorry to tell you this, ,but Sear's is shut down the pandemic was the ending ...very sad. Loved Sear's! But good news they re-planning to make it into a Hotel or something crazy like that! Still have great Chinese food too. Hope all is well in Austin, Im guessing Texas? Never been there, hear it's a fun place as well. Have a nice day!
Enjoyed your video. I would like to live like you do for a while. The freedom to roam. My wife and I got married in Santa Rosa at the County Courthouse on April 18, 1969. It was a very different town then. The population was only 50,000. Santa Rosa was a lovely town. I actually stopped in Santa Rosa a number of times while traveling to other destinations beginning in 1961. Back then highway 101 was a 2-lane road passing through town. When coming from San Francisco, we used to put our blinker to turn left going into Los Robles Lodge for lunch. Ice cream for dessert. Los Robles Lodge is long gone. And is the past. Santa Rosa is a nice bigger city now. A little big for us now.
I live in Santa Rosa now.
Homeless and liberals ruined it here. Period.
Travelers and politicians trash our city, ruining it for people like this guy.
I love you being crabby😊 and I’m so glad you’re safe from the weather
The weather has been nearly ideal here
@@StaticCamperVanlol, that weather would make me cranky.
Glad to see you are safe from the worst weather of Southern CA. No sun is too bad but at least no trees are crashing down on you. Stay safe and hang in there.
It's raining a good deal this week, last week too. Myrtle Creek, Or.. just off 1-5.
Traveling baristas welcome every day.
Peets!! ❤️
& aLso Been Crabby For i' Noticed a few + months, Or 2/3yrs Lol 😮Gotten Worse, ... it's the news Lack there Of honesty, got me 😮po'd, ..& seriously It Seems To be 75% ProbLem Of ALmost Like a Anger Vibes 😢Comming off me ....i' wasn't Like This Pre 2019 iSh, & Then many Stores/PLaces Conducted in b.s Like nylon Face Covering requirements That made me Wondering What's going on the **who etc... & a few Of my fav affordabLe Resturants CLosed, &..Then i' Did Like Grocery Shopping& stopping@ MagZ Racks now i' aLso Noticed many Stores shrunk there magazine Area Down some got 😮Rid of Them, now There's not much reason 4 the multi Shopping@ Grocery Stores as Food Prices up 44% it's Dissapointing.😮
Aloha Scott - as always thank you for another great video & for the reminder of focusing on the positives & being grateful ❤
Aww, Thank you! I hope you have a great week
Yes, focus on the positive 😊
Ya & Coffee Seems Like all peets To Dark Roast the medium iS Like Dark, & i' Often mix&Match
I always drink my coffee ☕️ when you make your coffee. It's like I'm there with you. Aroma, yum. Cindy
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same here
Santa Rosa is pretty nice!❤ thanks Scott!🙏🏻😇🕊
I can definitely relate to the “not wanting to be here” feeling! Unfortunately, I’m not able to drive my home somewhere else. Also unfortunate is the fact that I still will not get to cross “visit a grocery outlet” off my bucket list; my friend cancelled my trip this week. 🥺 Your video is helping me feel better…thanks! 👍🏻 I’ll have to go rewatch some of your ocean videos to help me get by. 🌊
Oh no! I hope you can go someplace else
@@StaticCamperVan, unfortunately not. And my ticket is non-refundable. I guess I’ll just stay home and binge watch your videos! 😅
@sarahwalsh27 that’s a big bummer
You were having what us gals call a PMS day! LOL!
Haha
You are so right! 😂
yeah it's ok to be moody
I love how you have thoughts of discontent
Then you think contrary to the first reaction
And make positive change
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Hi Scott! I’m out delivering food. The notification for your video just popped up on my phone. I’ll be watching in between food orders. Hope you’re doing well! 🙌
Have a great shift! I’m doing good thanks
Enjoying your channel you’re so chill,I’ve never been a coffee drinker but always loved the smell. Im now enjoying a cup of coffee in the mornings sometimes afternoon while watching your videos😊
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I’m 66 and very new to coffee drinking. I think it’s really the vanilla flavored creamer I’m loving, coffee is just the delivery method! I enjoy these videos a lot too!
Aww rain - music to my ears, I have none up here in the San Juan Islands (at least not today). ☕️-definitely a must have! Stay safe and enjoy your time in Santa Rosa.
I'm not too far from you and the rain came in today and it's been raining pretty much all day so maybe you'll get it there tonight ❤ Love hearing the rain on the roof 😊
So glad to see you on Monday. It really gives me something nice to look forward to.
Thanks Wendy. I’m doing my best to be here every Monday.
@StaticCamperVan Thanks so much for giving your time.
Love Those "Happy Eggs", the yolks are a nice orange. Take care Scott!
I always look forward to seeing you
Thank you
Hi. I just discovered your channel a couple weeks ago, and I love it. Thank you is been very inspirational for me. You make us feel like we are there experiencing all your journeys. I am 60 and more and more I think this is what I want to do . Thank you from Australia. Cheers Victor
Thanks Victor
Your just great to watch. Your taco looked fine.
Wow, what a big rain shower. I also watch LA flight live. The planes coming in and out really splash.
I'm looking forward to the next coffee.
Thanks. Stay dry and its good to watch another video.
I hope the sun pops out for you soon Scott. Also hoping you and I both get a good transmission soon !
Sorry to hear you’re in the same situation. Happy thoughts until it works out
I’m so impressed of what I’m seeing inside your van
Hahaha please find the coffee tomorrow!!
Such an enjoyable time with you. Your just really nice ,too. Nice cooking on the hamburger.
Goodnight😊😊
Loved the video.....very calming and a true stress reducer. 👍😉
I always enjoy your videos. And yes, it is ok to have a good grumble from time to time. We all do it. Looking forward to your next video.
Aww sorry to hear about everything, it’s raining hard throughout Cali, so there will be more rainy and/or cloudy plus windy days to come for all of us. If you can, grab some nice stew, warm bread or cornbread, and of course something nice and warm to drink. Stay dry and safe! ✨
Thanks. I’m guessing that you must have wrote this before watching any of this video
@@StaticCamperVanLol I was typing as you were making the potatoes. 😊 I would have preferred a stew vs the burger, but it seems I was in the vicinity.
Better is better. Indeed.
Dinner looks amazing!! Just came across your video this morning - you have a great voice and way of speaking I enjoyed listening to your experience and thought process about your living situations!
Thank you
Really enjoy your videos Scott,keep smiling Greetings from Stockholm Sweden
It’s amazing how big your van seems with the different video angles!!
The TARDIS is spacious
What an outstanding video, bravo!!
I looove that whole area in Sonoma County! Santa Rosa, Cotati, Healdsburg - you’re close to Bodega Bay and Sebastopol. You’ve got woods, ocean, mountains… you’re lucky! That’s the best place on the planet.
I haven’t been to Sonoma County in a while. But yes, it’s the second nicest county in California
@@StaticCamperVan what’s the nicest?
@Lulu-kt6gr Humboldt where I spend most of my time th-cam.com/video/Z6C6VNJQm6Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NWMdx2jMIG_InvqT
“Treacherously low on coffee!”😮
I really enjoy when you film inside cozy rainy day! Especially inside your van 🚐 (cooking, drinking coffee talking other stuff!) hopefully you will filming longer next rainy day be safe Scott
You will like Monday’s vlog.
@@StaticCamperVanGreat! You are so humble and calm person.. Stay warm and cozy
I really like when you film like this so cozy and checking out all the new locations
❤ Good Evening Scott 🤩🌄🌠Those little Battery chargers come in handy! And don't take up alot of space! Very compact to carry in pocket on the go! 👍✌️👌🤞🌞☘️🇺🇸🤲🙏🇺🇲🤩
Hello Scott, Your narrative is always interesting. I don't know how you can figure out so much to talk about so spontaneously. You never seem to use notes or cues. Your so honest and genuine. Do you consider yourself retired? Your breakfast tacos look tasty. Now that you have so many years as a van dweller you have figured out what you have to do to sustain your lifestyle. Coffee is a important element in your lifestyle. I feel that way too. Its not a luxury its part of your culture.
I wish I was retired but my bills keep me working
Hello Scott, I think retirement is a gradual change in one's perspective. No longer chasing the dollar is part of it. No longer living to aquire things. No longer climbing the corporate ladder. Just finding your happy place and nesting is one way. I no longer join everything and have figured out what I need to get along with what satisfy the culture of life I choose. At the end of the day we're all working for health care and not game tickets or jewelry. If you can get health care keep your van running have good coffee and love your simple lifescape you have arrived in your happy place. Your an amazing personality a journalist lyricist film producer and social media icon. I hope you can find retirement by perspective until you can walk away from reporting to a job and report to yourself. ❤
I hope things start getting better for you. 🤞
Thanks, as I said in the vlog, things really couldn’t be better
You need to keep driving past San Francisco and see Big Sur abs Monterey. There are beautiful places to stealth camp
Yes, I’ve spent some time there last year. I never stealth camp though
Scott, you should come down to San Francisco since you are already so far south. Lots of quiet neighborhoods to park, golden gate park is a lovely place to spend the day, and plenty of local coffees to try! Ive been loving life in a prius down here for a few months. Your videos have been a huge source of inspiration.
Thanks. Unfortunately my transmission is in such bad shape it’s simply not possible to drive the hills
@@StaticCamperVanBummer! Darn Chrysler. My girlfriend had a similar experience with her 2015 jeep that blew it's engine at 100k miles, and that bill was too high she had to get rid of the car! I'm sure you've heard this before but I have had good luck with Toyota dependability. I've considered the 1st and 2nd Gen sienna as they can be found on the used market for a great price, if you can stomach their lack of style😂. I bet the thought of parting with your van is tough, since you have such a lovely build.
Another good one, Scott 😊. Even though it was wet, and you were as grouchy as you get (which btw doesn't even register a one on a scale of zero to 10). Having an off day now and then is to be expected in life. Maybe in van life, it's just felt more because your day is more concentrated space wise and driving around in cities, where you'd rather be somewhere else, plus you were low on coffee ☕️ , that's got to account for something 😉. And that soldering kit may not be a bad idea. With all that metal and wiring, you got going on in your van, never know when something is going break or come apart. I figure it's just a matter of time considering your home is not exactly stationary for long stretches at a time. I took a soldering course once, and it was kinda fun learning it. Though, one has to have a steady hand if going to good at it. Stay safe and welded up.
After some of this super rainy weather leaves, come a bit north again. I know you'd be happier in Humboldt Co., a nicer vibe. I'm so glad I live where I do in Southern Oregon but for now the northern Californian coast close to the Oregon border is really nice. Come north and get your "elk fix", great coffee, and nice people.
Hello Scott, I ordered some Ground Works Coffee a 2 lbs. Bag $40 included shipping, I found a 20% off code is why I decided to order some.
Hope you find some sun shine or it finds you!
See you here soon, take care out there
Enjoy your coffee!
I like carrots with ranch dressing when I don't have other stuff to snack on, I like chips, gummies and licorice. Toast or just a slice of bread when I have nothing else, not healthy I know. I hope to change my habits this spring.
There is something about the rhythm of the city. I feel it every time I hit that 405 .... glad you're safe up there, and looking forward to your new local coffee adventure. 😺💜
Lots and lots of great coffee here
Chips and a good novel on a rainy day. My comfort food.
Eat what you want. Life is to short to worry. Be you. Praying for you. Have a great day.
I love this show!
I hear ya, January can make you moody. But good recovery at the end of the video commenting on how nice the people are.
I just now, this morning, stumbled upon your channel, I think your video title caught my eye. I’m born and raised in Santa Rosa. Population when I was born was 20K, now it’s getting close to 200K, that’s probably giving away my age. I’ve never lived anywhere else, but am starting to convert my 2019 transit medium roof van into a no build for travel. I’d like to see more of our beautiful state and country during my golden years. If you have any questions about Santa Rosa just ask me!
Thanks. Sonoma is certainly a great place, I’m really enjoying it here. Best wishes on your travels!
Grocery outlet in rohnert park is amazing! Huge selection!
I love Sebastopol !!!
Traffic makes me crabby as well. Lol. Hang in there!
I like how you convince, or should I say remind, yourself you like the rain. LOL
Living more than forty years in a desert makes me enjoy seeing rain
@@StaticCamperVan Water is Life... but sometimes Mother Nature can over do it.
Always hard to leave the coast. I camped at Pacific Beach this weekend...sunny and gorgeous...nice change from PT. Went to Fred Meyers in Bremmerton today to buy a sleeping pad like yours....thanks for sharing that affordable comfort. Loving Yellow Bird...thanks! Went to Pegasus on Bainbridge last week and bought Ethiopian Guji which I am so enjoying using a new Aero-Press...thanks for that too ~ If you ever pass through Quillcene traveling the Hood Canal, you may like Katkin Coffee which is a tiny loacal roaster who does some nice lighter roasts. Here's to the sunny days to come! Thank again ~
I’m not familiar with Katkin. Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll definitely check them out
I'm not really far from you in napa vallejo area I just found your channel love your content I'm a new beginner of vanlife myself seems like a cool lifestyle just getting all my things set up inside just try to build it up as I go. Love learning from your videos as well I'm glad I came across your channel
Vallejo...fear inspiring
We all have days like that Scott keep the heart ❤up, love the videos x
The park you were at, is one of the better parks….during the day. Yes Raleys is expensive. The Santa Rosa Grocery Outlet is pretty good. I couldn’t figure out where it was you stayed overnight, but there are quieter places to park. There are a lot of areas where it is unsafe to park overnight in Santa Rosa. By the way…I live here, a block from the grocery outlet. Safe journeys.
Rainy days get me like that sometimes.
Wish I saw this video sooner. I was born and raised in Santa Rosa. So many great places to visit around here. I would have loved to show you around!
I have a few more vlogs in the area. Santa Rosa was so great, I stayed all winter
@@StaticCamperVan ok! I’ll have to check it out! If you’re ever in the area again let me know!
@@StaticCamperVan it really is a great place. I’m more of a nature person than a city person. I’m not a huge fan of downtown SR but a lot of great places to explore nature around here.
I have four soldering irons. I need one, I buy it, store it away and forget where. Did a big move and found all four. I taped them together into a big mass….Ive stored them away. Wonder how long it will take before I need the fifth one.
Haha
❤ Hamburgers with Fried potatoes are so Good together 😋 especially with peppers, onion, garlic 🧄 parsley, oregano! Yummy 😋 Toast bun lettuce, tomato,pickles ketchup, mustard,mayo! Yummy 😋👍✌️👌🤞🌞☘️🇺🇸🤲🙏🇺🇲🤩🌟🌠😴🌛🌜🥱
Here's a ((Hug)) from Washington. It is raining and 39°. I've had bronchitis for over a week and the coughing has definitely been a workout on my stomach muscles lol Dr says maybe I'll get some nice abs when this is over lol. We all have our ups and downs in van life but looking for the positive is what gets us through 😊❤ The sound of the rain on the floor is relaxing. I've always loved the rain too ❤. Hope your mood brightens up soon 🌞
I hope you get better very soon
@@StaticCamperVan Thank you ♥️
FISHERMANS FRIENDS COUGH DROPS SAVE ME FROM MY COUGHING @@suzyolson9494
Since you like small towns, next time you're in the Santa Rosa area, check out the small towns outlying Santa Rosa, like Sebastopol, apple country, Russian River, and others. I don't care much for Santa Rosa either, but the small towns are great.
There might be a small misunderstanding. I spent most of the winter in Santa Rosa. And I really like the area. I do like Sebastopol as it has two of my favorite coffee shops: th-cam.com/video/6lRzDPaW9fA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SxlgvLOZhfo4126l
Ahh don’t be hard on Santa Rosa! That said, Cloverdale just to the north might be more your kinda place - nice downtown and a grocery outlet. Lovely Lake Sonoma to visit too
Thanks for the suggestions. Judging from your comment you must not have watched this video.
Hi scott yeah you sounded a little moody in the beginning of the video but mellowed out later on. Your burger looked good. I'm also glad when you find places to sleep to for the night you seem totally comfortable.
You are having a challenging day. I do love the rain.
It turned out to be such a great day didn't it
Its always the coffee mate. :)
Very interesting been watching a few of your videos.
Like how you are setup and made it work even in a smaller space.
Hi Scott. I hope you eventually find a place to hang out in Santa Rosa that you like. Now and then the bathroom buildings at parks have a power outlet sometimes on the outside wall somewhere. Picnic table areas also sometimes at day use areas. I travel mostly Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Montana.
❤ Good Night Scott 🌠Love watching your Adventures 👍🤲🙏🇺🇲🌟😴
Welcome to Santa Rosa. Hope you enjoy yourself. Stay safe.
Thanks. I bumped into Linus and Snoopy the other day. Nice little surprise
Thank you. Your videos really make me think. Forced retirement has been difficult but your mind set has been very enlightening. Have a wonderful day.
You picked the wrong time to swing by! The worst of the storm has passed though. If you’re still looking for coffee try a local roaster like Aroma roasters.
As I said, the weather has been ideal for me
We love aroma roasters. it’s been a local favorite for at least 40 years. There’s a little restaurant right across the street Grossman’s. It’s in the hotel right there. It is fantastic.
Oh I guess I'm a perma camper😁😁😁😁
But my anxiety from the thing that happened keeps me from driving around 😇
Somehow I don’t think you have a pile of trash surrounding your van
@@StaticCamperVan 😁😁😁😁😁😁 no not at all 😇😇 😇 they probably would not let me park here if I was like that 😉
That’s fair. I hear you on the processed food thing. And fried eggs are very delicious and unbeatable in terms of breakfast.
Go to Hardcore Coffee in Sebastopol. You’ll enjoy it and only about 6-7 miles from Santa Rosa. Do keep exploring! There are awesome Sonoma county regional parks in both Santa Rosa and Sebastopol!
I wanted to tell you the potatoes were sizzling, lol you caught it just in time. Be careful. Great video. I enjoyed the journey.
Hi Scott, be safe, enjoy grocery shopping, enjoy your coffee. Love you videos.❤😊
Good night, and enjoy that coffee 🙋🏼♀️
Love corn tortillas for breakfast. Crispy yes. OMG…you also dislike wind but really like rain. Calming rain is and wind not so much.
We (California) are having an “atmospheric river” storm for the next few days according to the weather news. Lots of rain, flooding, potential for mud slides, road wash outs, and downed trees. It’s been raining for 20+ hours straight in LA and they said we have 6 hrs more to go. App says a lot more to come. Drive carefully or better yet hunker down and stay dry! Good luck with your energy!
It's odd, the weather was much worse last year when I was here. But this year has been very mild and sunny even though the reporting is saying otherwise
What is with this new terminology?
Lovely watching amazing ideas 💡 and coffee must ......person.....pleasure watching 👀 🎉
You did good to get out of your comfort zone. That's when serendipitous things happen like meeting friendly people. Sorry you had to go to Whole Foods. The flagship store is here in Austin. They don't do much to promote local brands. The "Keep Austin Wierd" slogan is all about that or was. The sleepy little college town image is long gone. BTW I discovered Yellow Bird through you, and recently scored big on a give away at a local trade show. I got all the flavors including the Plum Reaper Be very careful with that one. 😂😂😂
I couldn’t handle the Plum Reaper! I do really like the Ghost Pepper, but it’s a little too spicy sometimes
Hey Scott, I live just South of Santa Rosa in a town Called Petaluma. If you want some fantastic coffee, try Petaluma Coffee and Tea on 2nd Avenue. You will love it!
Thanks, I’ll try and get over there
Really enjoy your channel. Your lifestyle makes me envious and grateful at the same time. Cheers from a fellow coffee lover.
I hear you about crowded conditions. SR in 1950 had a pop of 18K was 71K when I left there in'75, now 179K in town built for 60k. Loving HBA with total 45k and Eureka 28k :) You're not going to find much clear weather as we move into the new winter.(climate change) but more likely there than here. If you want to become static go west young man. HBA Dave
Some bad 1/2 and 1/2 ''soured" you on TJ's? Oh snap! Well played sir. Well played indeed.
Purely unintentional, haha!
So funny ..you are one of the few people who have said that about grocery shopping vs shopping in general. Same here. Also quiet is key. I also like rain…and bargains. Grocery Outlet in Fortuna used to be better…maybe it will get better again…used to have more organic stuff. Chips make sense…they help with excess energy when one is static..same reason popcorn in theaters is so popular. You just rinsed your salt lamp.
We got some rain that turned into snow here in Northern Colorado the other day. I like the rain too but not when it freezes! ;) Take care!
I hear ya!
always sunny in Ukiah, lol. grocery outlet in willits is the nicest i've seen
I’ve never been to that Grocery Outlet
Come on over to Sonoma calm ,friendly and peaceful place for your staying thanks hope to see you in town 🤙🏼🖖🏽
Whenever I try frying with butter and/or olive oil I struggle to find the right temperature. I'm not a turn-it-on-full-blast type of guy. I can happily simmer stuff on low, but it seems like no matter how low I go I end up with a smoking disaster. So I was surprised you accidentally had the heat up high without a scorching, smoking mess. I solved my problem by using clarified butter.
Most pans have incredibly uneven hot spots which make it impossible to not overheat the fat. My carbon steel pan is so heavy that it spreads the stoves heat evenly across the pan surface making higher heat cooking much easier
Add a little coconut oil to the butter, and it will help prevent scorching.
Think positive, be positive! Your lunch and dinner looked scrumptious! Don’t forget, coffee, coffee 1st thing in the A.M.! Great video Scott! Thank you for channel. Enjoy!!🇺🇸
Very good video...easy to get into foul mood for us all! Thanks for making the video anyway! Great video but I am anxious for you to replenish your coffee supply..haha!
God bless you brother and be safe!
about fine salt, you're right. It happens with people, too. for some reason they are considered fine but if you look at them they are not fine at all. go figure.
love your videos.
Well look at that Scott has a LOT of fans - you go dude!
You can charge lithium from an electric vehicle charging station...cheap as beans and fast...you just need to make the charging cable...plenty of info online ...easy peasy😊
If you go to industrial areas/buildings, some have plugs in the back of their buildings.
You could park there after hours and charge up. Just leave before opening business hours.
If I got permission from the owner, maybe
Ur on private property, that's called trespassing.