Not Happy Living In Santa Rosa
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.พ. 2024
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Living on solar power can be difficult in northern areas. To find a little more sun, I traveled to Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa is about an hours drive north of San Francisco. As far as getting more solar, this was a good move. The drawback is that Santa Rosa is a big, busy and crowded city. And that has put me in a foul mood.
But Sonoma County is a great place. And today’s goal is to remind myself of that fact.
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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
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.
i' was There 2--Twice Like 30 yrs ago, but haven't been back, ..i' Can see why The Weathers DoabLe i' Luv the Rain it's Just Harder in VehicLe a PossibiLity4 Having a FoLd Out Past Window Rain DefLecter& + Some little Shade Device WouLd make Car Van Life easier, & 3/4 Of Those SoLar PaneLs That can Produce Some Energy in Shade, bye & Thanks4 5☆ Video
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.
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.😮
Scott. What I like about you is your honesty to yourself. Life is for living and being honesty is not selfish. ❤
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 !
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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Me too.
same here
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 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
Love Those "Happy Eggs", the yolks are a nice orange. Take care Scott!
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
Santa Rosa is pretty nice!❤ thanks Scott!🙏🏻😇🕊
I love how you have thoughts of discontent
Then you think contrary to the first reaction
And make positive change
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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!
Well look at that Scott has a LOT of fans - you go dude!
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 😊
“Treacherously low on coffee!”😮
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 always look forward to seeing you
Thank you
You were having what us gals call a PMS day! LOL!
Haha
You are so right! 😂
yeah it's ok to be moody
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.
Hey Scott, I know you don't like to hear suggestions, but here goes, 20 amp Renogy dc to dc charger will take care of all your charging problems. It's 100 bucks at wallyworld plus some 8 gauge wire, connectors, and a manual switch. It uses about the same amount of power as your headlights and driving lights combined. If you use it daytime running around or when parked at night, no lights on it will solve your energy needs. It's not going to kill your van.
We don't have traffic whizzing by, but we do have 1000s of White and Sandhill Cranes plus ducks, geese, and others, making a racket around us at a Wildlife Refuge. 1 day rain tomorrow, then back to sunny but cooler. Take care.
That’s a very terrible suggestion considering my current situation
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.
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
That was me! I was a perma camper until my van got towed while i was out doordashing in my doordash vehicle!
Through a lot of luck and hard work, i am now static camped with 3 vehicles and 1 travel trailer on family friends property!
I am going to downsize to just one vehicle, my van, plus the travel trailer sometime this summer.
Hahaha please find the coffee tomorrow!!
Such an enjoyable time with you. Your just really nice ,too. Nice cooking on the hamburger.
Goodnight😊😊
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.
Thanks for sharing you life journey. Stay positive. 😊
Hey, Thanks so much
Great vlog! Love the longer format.
Better is better. Indeed.
What an outstanding video, bravo!!
I hope things start getting better for you. 🤞
Thanks, as I said in the vlog, things really couldn’t be better
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.
Hi Scott, thanks for sharing this vlog. I always enjoy your vlogs- no matter the content (especially if there's some coffee in the content!).. I am glad Santa Rosa is working out for you with great food shopping, nice places to stay and friendly people. Hopefully you will find the same success with the coffee search. . Looking forward to hearing more. Wishing you good health and safe travels around Santa Rosa.
Aww, thanks.
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
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.
Loved the video.....very calming and a true stress reducer. 👍😉
It’s amazing how big your van seems with the different video angles!!
The TARDIS is spacious
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
We all have days like that Scott keep the heart ❤up, love the videos x
Really enjoy your videos Scott,keep smiling Greetings from Stockholm Sweden
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, be safe, enjoy grocery shopping, enjoy your coffee. Love you videos.❤😊
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
I wanted to tell you the potatoes were sizzling, lol you caught it just in time. Be careful. Great video. I enjoyed the journey.
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
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
Good night, and enjoy that coffee 🙋🏼♀️
Santa Rosa, CA the city where they turn complet neighborhoods into dust with with directed energy
because they don't want people living there but leaving 80% of the trees alive.
Wonderful place.
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.
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. ❤
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.
Rainy days get me like that sometimes.
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.
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
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!
Traffic makes me crabby as well. Lol. Hang in there!
"I like the rain..." 😅 Nice to see you again, Scott. 👍😎🇨🇦☕☕☕☕
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?
Really enjoy your channel. Your lifestyle makes me envious and grateful at the same time. Cheers from a fellow coffee lover.
I love this show!
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
Hi Scott from Salt Lake City, Utah. Just found you, will be watching more. You remind me of me!
❤ 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! 👍✌️👌🤞🌞☘️🇺🇸🤲🙏🇺🇲🤩
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 live 75 miles north of Santa Rosa, and I too do not like the traffic, noise, and crowding. I do not go for shopping, except I do like to get a piece or two of See's chocolate in the Farmers Lane store. The best coffee is Bad Ass on Mark West Springs Rd across from Sutter Hosp.
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!
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.
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.
❤ Good Night Scott 🌠Love watching your Adventures 👍🤲🙏🇺🇲🌟😴
Hey Static.Hope all is well.The rain is upon us even down here in BC ,i guess tis is the season . See you were smart enough to atleast save enough beans for a morning coffee because the Bear comes out in me if i dont have that first cup asap upon rising. Tnx for the video and stay dry. 😂👊🌧🌨🌦🌥🌤⛅️☀️
Haha. Being in the city, I was in walking distance to coffee if needed!
It’s been oddly more sunny than rainy the whole time I’ve been here
You are having a challenging day. I do love the rain.
It turned out to be such a great day didn't it
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.
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!
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.
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 😉
Happy weekend hauV
❤ 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 😋👍✌️👌🤞🌞☘️🇺🇸🤲🙏🇺🇲🤩🌟🌠😴🌛🌜🥱
You've earned your snacks! : )
Eat what you want. Life is to short to worry. Be you. Praying for you. Have a great day.
When I moved to Santa Rosa with my son in 1987 there were 25,000 people. When we sold our house in 2001 and left the area the population was already exploding. It was part of the reason for leaving. The congestion everywhere was too much. I commuted to the city daily and had 3 kids at home. I’ve always been sad for leaving.
Understandable why you’d leave but also miss the area. It took me a few days to get accustomed to the traffic. But then I really started to enjoy the area. I hope to get back there next winter
Lovely watching amazing ideas 💡 and coffee must ......person.....pleasure watching 👀 🎉
☕👋🏼... Hope all is well on your next destination.
I enjoyed this video.
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!
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.
Some bad 1/2 and 1/2 ''soured" you on TJ's? Oh snap! Well played sir. Well played indeed.
Purely unintentional, haha!
Pitch inn for the coffee
Hey Thanks for the coffee fund, Ivan!
Welcome to Santa Rosa. Hope you enjoy yourself. Stay safe.
Thanks. I bumped into Linus and Snoopy the other day. Nice little surprise
I love my half-n-half....I'm work'n my part-time security job today and forgot to bring my good ol' half-n-half for my coffee.
Enjoy your videos😊
:) Thanks MUCH for sharing, and hope tomorrow will be better for you with MORE Coffee! :) ALL the BEST and ENJOY! Cheers! :)
Thanks Marty.
Come on over to Sonoma calm ,friendly and peaceful place for your staying thanks hope to see you in town 🤙🏼🖖🏽
You channel just popped onto my feed. I live in Santa Rosa, and have called Sonoma County my home for decades, including several years living in my car after the Tubes Fire. There are worst places to be. The area is quite beautiful and having access to the mountains and ocean are a huge plus. I hope you can find some peace here.
Thank you. Sonoma is great. I’ve been enjoying my time here. My most recent vlog is a trip out to the coast.
Loved the video!
Thanks Bonnie
@@StaticCamperVan
You're welcome.
Loud Crowded Noisy !!! Heaven ! "lol "
that pickle/burger looks GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD.
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
I am 95 years old and have never tried light roasted coffee. But an sure thinking about it
Great video
Thanks Alvin