Between the artistry and the people, you were in your element there. As it seems you would be almost anywhere. I kept waiting to see you raise a bunny ear, but maybe you didn't want to steal the show! Good luck with the new van/build. When I met Jonnie for lunch on her way back from a build in VT, I was shocked at how much bigger her ProMaster was than I expected in all 3 dimensions.. My car and her van were parked on the other side of the road from the restaurant, in an overflow parking lot, so we had a long-distance perspective looking straight at the front of them next to each other. The van was twice as tall as the car. And from the side, it looked like you could do a gymnastics tumbling run in it without hitting the ceiling.
Yes, my new van feels enormous. Lol. It’s funny, I let someone wear the bunny hat for most of the evening. She was having so much fun with it that I gave it to her. Time to order a new one.
Hi Miss Beverly... first of all my best compliment to those person that made a great job building great van... all beautiful and well made... everyone have a story to tell... second is for you... a great thanks for made this video and share with us... your hair is very nice new color i love it....a big hug ...see you next video ...Bye...or Ciao !!!!!
Love the skater! That was cool! Those ghost horses - awesome!!! I love when you put up a vanner video! So many cool rigs; so many clever ideas! Thanks Bev! Happy Sunday!
Another great Becoming Bev video. Did you ever think back in your "normal" life that you would ever be doing something like this? So many memories came back watching this. Back in the late 70's I knew a kid that spent two years doing his van. Even had a custom made water bed in the back and of course it had shag carpet. Finally got the van done and backed it out of the garage and on the road. Went down two houses where there was a stop sign. Turned right and almost rolled the van when all that water sloshed to the left. Oops! I was in San Francisco back in the 90's and drove down to Monterey. What a beautiful drive. They had scenic overlook pullouts from the road. Could not believe how many old 60's-70's VW vans I saw with flowers painted on the side. I wondered if it was old hippies still or a new generation that had bought the van. Last memory was one you showed Roamer. I had a 1969 41 foot Chris Craft Roamer boat for a long time. So many memories of diving and boating. The Roamer line was steel or aluminum hulled boats. So glad you are living life!!! .
I never even knew van life or vanners were a thing. My early life was so much about survival. Love Love your walk down memory lane. I love that you’re still laughing about that water bed. Lol
from one of Misty Mountain Vans founding members, in California we had a Run called Spring Fling in the gold country and it was one of the best, not a huge one like King City use to be but was so much fun even the clubs from Canada would come to it
Very nice Bev. We hope to make it to this Truck-in one day but our business is at its peak this time of year. Live the vid! Keep on Trucking and see you out there somewhere.
This was an outstanding video. I am very interested in getting into the Custom Van craze again. I used to love these vans back in the 70's & 80's. I'm starting to look again fir another van and join the crowd of Vaners.
@@BecomingBev. I hope I'll be able to come and attend one of the Truck-Ins in or around Wisconsin sometime soon. I would love to meet you Young Lady and all of the others in the Vaning community.
Bev, Miss you in Virginia. My bro n law if you didn't know Ronnie Barfield passed away like 2 years ago. We had van show at Shands Park Stony Creek Virginia. Can't wait to see you again. I was there DJ. You may also know my sister Tracy which was Ronnie Barfields wife. Anyways hope to see you soon. I would love to travel and be there. It's so amazingf and you meet so many different people.
@@BecomingBev 🤷♂️ the way some of them partied🥳 they might be 6' under. Those were some interesting times. Now I'm thinking about retirement and if in later years I might need a wheelchair lift van. Helping my elderly parents in that situation now. Do everything you can now, getting old is only for the tough ones.
Another fun video. Thank you!! If you ever want to scuba dive, a group of 10-12 of us from all over the USA get together for big trips to beautiful diving areas. This year in October we are heading to Indonesia ( we’ve been to these waters a few times). You’re always welcome to join up. We are an older group with several years of experience and would love for you to join up.
Awe. Thank you Judy. I’d love to connect with you. You’re welcome to email me BecomingBev@Yahoo.com. My October is already pretty full but I can double check the dates.
Hi Bev, relaxing watching your vlog. The one van named GOAT, and a pic of the owner with a goatee. The meaning refers to Greatest Of All Time. Also, the U.S. Navy refers to the Chief Petty Officers as the GOAT Locker.
@@BecomingBev Also, the Chief Petty Officers run the U.S. Navy... And the mascot of the Navy is the GOAT. Such as the Navy football team of the cadets at Annapolis. Have a great day!
Bev I have no doubt if I'd found out about all of this van life stuff and conventions and the awesome people 20 years ago, it would have been my life too. Like I've said, I have to do this vicariously through you. One day I am going to sneak over to the campground for a meetup and sleep in my van wannabe....😂...my SUV. ❤
Ack! I do the same thing too! I think I'm recording & I'm not, then get lots of "ground" footage as well! 🤷♀️ Nice coverage of some of the vans. I hope to make it to some events in the future. I'm currently in PA helping my 90 year old Mother. I've been working on my van while here. Keep on truckin'! 🐰
Hi Bev ! Thank You for your wonderful videos - your " joie de vivre " is SO contagious and your coverage is amazing, no wonder EVERYONE Luvs Ya ! I started living in vans back in The UK in 1973, working around the caravan sites, so your posts bring back many happy memories ! As an avid photographer, may I ask what equipment you use to make your videos ? I have seen many reflections of you holding a cell 'phone, but did I catch Misty {?} with a digital SLR or similar on a gimbal device of some sort, especially when you were interviewing someone ? Many Thanks and please keep up the good work, and many happy and safe miles !
vannin on the left coast is almost all gone with the gas prices and the long distance between where the runs are, back in the day 500 to 1000 miles one way to a weekend run was common place
In the video business, shutting the camera off when you think you're shooting and vice versa, is known as "reverse trigger." PITA when it happens. I try and avoid that but still have some clips with nothing much but walking feet and so on ... gads. Hoping to avoid that when shooting the 50th Nats for our show, RVing Today Television. Perhaps we'll see you there on the grounds!
Yes, There appears to be two separate van groups, although there are some crossovers like me. The van life group seems to live in their vans or travel for extended periods of time. They’re more likely to really enjoy the outdoors and sitting around a campfire. The vanners meet during the summer at van rally’s or truck ins. They are weekenders and are more likely to have a show van. What both groups have in common is that they LOVE their vans.
I moved into my van four months ago. I kinda feel like I'm cheating because, it's a fully off grid 2022 Roadtrek Zion SRT. Van life has its challenges but I love it. Thanks for all your content, Bev. It helped me take the plunge!! 😂
Cheating is just fine. Nothing wrong with being comfortable. I just bought at 2021 Ram Promaster. I hope your happy with the choice and living an adventure.
Thanks Bev, love your young are heart ❤️, and the hair color, looks like you cut your hair again, that's OK, we all love you just as you are,
My hair is a challenge. Lol. It’s so fine and thin. On an upside it only takes a few minutes to dry. Thanks for the love.
Bev. U are a Beautiful Lady
You are very nice. Thank you.
Between the artistry and the people, you were in your element there. As it seems you would be almost anywhere. I kept waiting to see you raise a bunny ear, but maybe you didn't want to steal the show!
Good luck with the new van/build. When I met Jonnie for lunch on her way back from a build in VT, I was shocked at how much bigger her ProMaster was than I expected in all 3 dimensions.. My car and her van were parked on the other side of the road from the restaurant, in an overflow parking lot, so we had a long-distance perspective looking straight at the front of them next to each other. The van was twice as tall as the car. And from the side, it looked like you could do a gymnastics tumbling run in it without hitting the ceiling.
Yes, my new van feels enormous. Lol. It’s funny, I let someone wear the bunny hat for most of the evening. She was having so much fun with it that I gave it to her. Time to order a new one.
hummer car Excellent for all terrains like a war car I liked 👍✌✌👌♥♥
Yes it is a 4 wheel drive.
I love this. so many amazing vans. Great job on the editing
Thank you Jonnie. See you soon.
Ohh, that was delightful. So fun. Thanks for sharing. Love from California.
Thank you Glenna. Glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Miss Beverly... first of all my best compliment to those person that made a great job building great van... all beautiful and well made... everyone have a story to tell... second is for you... a great thanks for made this video and share with us... your hair is very nice new color i love it....a big hug ...see you next video ...Bye...or Ciao !!!!!
I LOVE a good story. Big hug right back to you
I've been homebound many years so thank you so much for showing this. I enjoyed it.
It is my honor to share with you. I hope it takes you to places you long to go. I wish you many smiles and laughter.
Those are all so amazing, wow is all I have, thanks for sharing Bev 😎👍
I think so too. It’s my pleasure to share.
Thanks bev..brings back allot of memories. Used to go to all the truck ins back in the 80s
I love my Vanner family.
thank you and keep on !
My pleasure
Love the skater! That was cool! Those ghost horses - awesome!!! I love when you put up a vanner video! So many cool rigs; so many clever ideas! Thanks Bev! Happy Sunday!
That was Lorena. She’s so fun. I thought the ghost horses were so cool too.
Hi Bev. Thanks for letting me visit with you. What works of art these vans are. Maybe someday...
Yes, you are still hot!
Why thank you.
6:31
Love the old school sidepipes!
Me too!!!!!
I dream of those 70s boogie vans. Awsum stuff. Wish i lived in the USA.
They’re SO cool.
Another great Becoming Bev video. Did you ever think back in your "normal" life that you would ever be doing something like this? So many memories came back watching this. Back in the late 70's I knew a kid that spent two years doing his van. Even had a custom made water bed in the back and of course it had shag carpet. Finally got the van done and backed it out of the garage and on the road. Went down two houses where there was a stop sign. Turned right and almost rolled the van when all that water sloshed to the left. Oops! I was in San Francisco back in the 90's and drove down to Monterey. What a beautiful drive. They had scenic overlook pullouts from the road. Could not believe how many old 60's-70's VW vans I saw with flowers painted on the side. I wondered if it was old hippies still or a new generation that had bought the van. Last memory was one you showed Roamer. I had a 1969 41 foot Chris Craft Roamer boat for a long time. So many memories of diving and boating. The Roamer line was steel or aluminum hulled boats. So glad you are living life!!! .
I never even knew van life or vanners were a thing. My early life was so much about survival. Love Love your walk down memory lane. I love that you’re still laughing about that water bed. Lol
@@BecomingBev Thank you!!
It was good to see you there, we will be in Colorado as well, haven't been to the Nats in a few years and looking forward to it😊
Me too!!!!
Good to see you back in the van Bev!
Sooooo good to be back.
from one of Misty Mountain Vans founding members, in California we had a Run called Spring Fling in the gold country and it was one of the best, not a huge one like King City use to be but was so much fun even the clubs from Canada would come to it
That sounds like fun.
5:40
Your van is gorgeous and deserves all the limelight of the others!
Thanks for sharing the show.
Awe thank you. It’s very different from the others.
Fantastic!!
I can’t help but say Vantastic. Lol.
Very Well done Beautiful. Hopefully I can be ready for the Colorado event. Stay Safe Bev!
I hope so too!
Awww I had such a good time and you captured Vantoga perfectly.
Love you. So blessed to have you in my circle.
Great video.
Definitely a thumbs up for the video 👍
Why thank you!!
You look so much more pretty with your blonde hair 😘
Oh thank you! The pink is all washed out now. Lol.
How fun❣️
Looks like you’ve been on an adventure too. So beautiful.
I love these vans! So interesting and fun to see!
I agree. Always good to hear from you Pam
Cool vans for sure! Van Nats or Bust!!
Here!!! Here!!!
Wonderful, that would be great to see in person, you did good getting video of those vans, happy travels.
Awe. Thank you. They’re so cool.
Very nice Bev. We hope to make it to this Truck-in one day but our business is at its peak this time of year. Live the vid! Keep on Trucking and see you out there somewhere.
You are missed. I wondered why you weren’t there and now I know. See you soon and thank you for the kind comment.
This was an outstanding video. I am very interested in getting into the Custom Van craze again. I used to love these vans back in the 70's & 80's. I'm starting to look again fir another van and join the crowd of Vaners.
They’re a fun group for sure.
@@BecomingBev. I hope I'll be able to come and attend one of the Truck-Ins in or around Wisconsin sometime soon. I would love to meet you Young Lady and all of the others in the Vaning community.
Bev, Miss you in Virginia. My bro n law if you didn't know Ronnie Barfield passed away like 2 years ago. We had van show at Shands Park Stony Creek Virginia. Can't wait to see you again. I was there DJ. You may also know my sister Tracy which was Ronnie Barfields wife. Anyways hope to see you soon. I would love to travel and be there. It's so amazingf and you meet so many different people.
Sorry about your brother in law. And yes you do meet so many different people at the Nats. Hope to see you there.
You're so cool Bev. Always enjoy watching your vids. Wild Turkey American Honey? Now you're talkin'! BTW, you look fantastic.
Thanks Mike. You’re sweet.
❤ Jennifer ❤, very classy like you. Enjoy these times, I was going to trucking/vanner events back in the 80's.
I’m sure some of the same people are still involved.
@@BecomingBev 🤷♂️ the way some of them partied🥳 they might be 6' under. Those were some interesting times. Now I'm thinking about retirement and if in later years I might need a wheelchair lift van. Helping my elderly parents in that situation now. Do everything you can now, getting old is only for the tough ones.
I feel that way…. Now is my time. I sometimes ask if not now when?
5:15 bev I love that dress!!
Awe. Thanks. It’s my Greek Goddess dress.
Love that bunny hat!
I gave it away. Lol. Patty was having so much fun with it.
I can’t believe you gave it away. Guess you’ll have to find another “fun” item.
Another fun video. Thank you!!
If you ever want to scuba dive, a group of 10-12 of us from all over the USA get together for big trips to beautiful diving areas. This year in October we are heading to Indonesia ( we’ve been to these waters a few times). You’re always welcome to join up. We are an older group with several years of experience and would love for you to join up.
Awe. Thank you Judy. I’d love to connect with you. You’re welcome to email me BecomingBev@Yahoo.com. My October is already pretty full but I can double check the dates.
Sounds like fun
It was fun.
Good morning Bev ! It looks like a fine time was had by all !
Yes it was!
Hi Bev, relaxing watching your vlog. The one van named GOAT, and a pic of the owner with a goatee. The meaning refers to Greatest Of All Time. Also, the U.S. Navy refers to the Chief Petty Officers as the GOAT Locker.
Hi Barry. Thank you for the insights on GOAT. Very cool.
@@BecomingBev Also, the Chief Petty Officers run the U.S. Navy... And the mascot of the Navy is the GOAT. Such as the Navy football team of the cadets at Annapolis.
Have a great day!
Hi Bev! 👋🏽
Hi❤️
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it. It’s a great van.
Very cool video!!!!
Thanks!!
Girl I wish my R A would slow me to move around like U.
RA?
Hi first time follow your TH-cam channel my friend.. from Malaysia 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur fan's watching enjoy your video sharing my friend 😅... great info
So glad you’re here. Thank you for watching. I have about a hundred other videos. Lol.
@@BecomingBev 😅
Bev I have no doubt if I'd found out about all of this van life stuff and conventions and the awesome people 20 years ago, it would have been my life too. Like I've said, I have to do this vicariously through you. One day I am going to sneak over to the campground for a meetup and sleep in my van wannabe....😂...my SUV. ❤
You are so welcome too. I’m having a meet up Sept 12. You’re welcome to join if you’d like to meet some like minded folks.
@@BecomingBev . I'll be looking at that date hon. ❤️
Ack! I do the same thing too! I think I'm recording & I'm not, then get lots of "ground" footage as well! 🤷♀️
Nice coverage of some of the vans. I hope to make it to some events in the future. I'm currently in PA helping my 90 year old Mother. I've been working on my van while here.
Keep on truckin'! 🐰
You’re an angel for being there for your mom.
Dang.. I hope you will be able to take video of some of them. I'm looking for ideas along the Day of the Dead theme!!
Oh that’s a fun theme. My friend Yvonne had some Day of the Dead stuff going on in her camper.
th-cam.com/video/ttBemwf28q0/w-d-xo.html
Stories.
A wise man once told me… Stories need to be told!
Would be awesome meeting you at a vanning someday keystone madness is their last one this September you should go
I looked it up. It’s possible.
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Thanks for the love.
Hello from North Carolina 😄 I love this video all the cool looking vans
so how do I get me a" becoming Bev" sticker
Email me your address. I’m so happy to send you one. BecomingBev@yahoo.com
Hi Bev ! Thank You for your wonderful videos - your " joie de vivre " is SO contagious and your coverage is amazing, no wonder EVERYONE Luvs Ya ! I started living in vans back in The UK in 1973, working around the caravan sites, so your posts bring back many happy memories ! As an avid photographer, may I ask what equipment you use to make your videos ? I have seen many reflections of you holding a cell 'phone, but did I catch Misty {?} with a digital SLR or similar on a gimbal device of some sort, especially when you were interviewing someone ? Many Thanks and please keep up the good work, and many happy and safe miles !
You’re very kind. Thank you. All of my videos and photos are shot with my iPhone. I love that you took a little walk down memory lane.
It's great to see you back on TH-cam! Look's like you had a Vantastic vacation and a Wheelie good time at the Spring Fever Show!
Oh you’re a funny one. Lol
@@BecomingBev It's Father's Day, you needed some bad jokes!
@@Scrib2004 dad jokes. Lol
I seen you at the 50th nationals
It was soooooo much fun.
vannin on the left coast is almost all gone with the gas prices and the long distance between where the runs are, back in the day 500 to 1000 miles one way to a weekend run was common place
I just pick a few favorites to go to
In the video business, shutting the camera off when you think you're shooting and vice versa, is known as "reverse trigger." PITA when it happens. I try and avoid that but still have some clips with nothing much but walking feet and so on ... gads. Hoping to avoid that when shooting the 50th Nats for our show, RVing Today Television. Perhaps we'll see you there on the grounds!
Well I totally reverse triggered. Lol. I learn so much from the audience. I’d love to meet you. Please say hi if you see me.
is that "Killer Bee" on the right at 12:30??
Hahaha. Probably.
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👋👍
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Bev what is the difference between a Vanlifer and a Vanner?
I think I explain it in this vid❤️
th-cam.com/video/RZhxLhfeCjQ/w-d-xo.html
Does Vanning mean something different than VanLife?
Yes, There appears to be two separate van groups, although there are some crossovers like me. The van life group seems to live in their vans or travel for extended periods of time. They’re more likely to really enjoy the outdoors and sitting around a campfire. The vanners meet during the summer at van rally’s or truck ins. They are weekenders and are more likely to have a show van. What both groups have in common is that they LOVE their vans.
I moved into my van four months ago. I kinda feel like I'm cheating because, it's a fully off grid 2022 Roadtrek Zion SRT. Van life has its challenges but I love it. Thanks for all your content, Bev. It helped me take the plunge!! 😂
Cheating is just fine. Nothing wrong with being comfortable. I just bought at 2021 Ram Promaster. I hope your happy with the choice and living an adventure.
@BecomingBev I definitely am. Safe travels and God bless, Bev.
How can I email or contact you?
@@Chriscrumley1972 becomingbev@yahoo.com