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Pulled into a road side rest area one evening close to the Texas/Mexico border in my 42' motorhome. A little later a pickup with 5 men pulled in front of me. I watched them get out and slowly walk my way. I decided to open the front curtain and turn my interior lights on so they could see me. I held my .45 high enough for them to see it and placed it on my dash. They returned to their pickup and left the area very quickly. There is no doubt in my mind they were up to no good. Set my alarm and went to bed, with the .45 and .12 ga close at hand. I enjoy your channel very much but I am an older man and I do things the old fashion way, just the way it is.
Your choice to not show video of crazy Cheryl was the right choice. I really dislike those videos that show people behaving badly and the harm that can come to people because of those videos. Harm to the person and harm to the poster of those videos. So I’m saying good for you for taking the high road. I have a new respect for you because of that. I spend a lot of time in that exact forest you were in and I’m sorry you had such a negative experience while there. If you ever decide to spend time there again contact me as I would love to show you some of the most beautiful places you have ever seen and a chance to meet you in person. I enjoy your videos and have been a subscriber of yours since your first few videos. In fact if you give me advance notice I will hook up my trailer and meet up with you and show you some great camping spots up there. Cheers
As a lifelong camper in the Cascade foothills, I've occasionally encountered people who have displayed strange and/or odd behaviors. I know some fellow campers don't like guns, but lately I carry a weapon for protection only. You never know.
When I was in eight grade, my parents took me camping in Florida. I don't remember the campground name but it was about 25 miles south of Lakeland Florida. Since it was mid-November, we were the only campers in the entire campground. Every night, a couple racoons would raid our trash can and make a racket. On the third night about two hours after getting in our sleeping bags we were awoke by the racoons. My 50+ year old man decided he'd had enough and jumped out of his sleeping bag to teach them a lesson. He hollers to me to grab the flash light. Too bad we didn't have cell phones back then because I could have got a hilarious video of my old man in his boxer shorts and wife-beater t-shirt chasing the two racoons. After a couple minutes, the larger racoon had turned and was chasing my dad. I'll never forget that sight!
Your doggie and kitty are soooo gorgeous. Watching them lying there on the bed in the background chilling out. 😊🙏💖 How precious are they😘 You two guys are pretty cute too. What a lovely couple. Bless you both, and your fur babies😇
You guys are much better then I.... My blood is boiling listening to your stories. I would loose my $hit.... The problem with these people is that no one corrects them or addresses them and they just keep on doing it. It's a me... me... me... society, no regard for anyone but themselves. It makes you really appreciate when you have a positive encounter with good people.
Calling her Crazy Cheryl in and of itself is perpetuating the excuse behind posting mental health shaming videos to laugh at, poke with sticks and throw tomatoes at people for their human frailties. A person in an emotional break yells at you, how about people just learn to get over it? Stop calling them names like "Yeah, we're totally qualified to label someone as crazy. Crazy is clinical, it's cool." No.
ps. I'm actually agreeing with you. Just a bit agitated by how backwards the two sets of problems were dealt with. Fear of speaking up to the first two (eg if they say "no, go away" and then it's akwaaaaaard), and reacting with judgment for the third.
@@C.Churchf the shoe fits. If some kook Karen comes up to me harassing me, I’m calling it like it is. Done putting up with people’s entitlement and psycho rants.
I can assure you that you are not alone with these kinds of encounters. I think being non confrontational is a good approach as there are some real hot heads out there
Your first story is a perfect example of how civilization is ending in the United States. An environment has been created there people believe they can do what ever they like with total disregard for others as long as they get what they want. The part that enables this behavior is the exponential increase in violence in situations that one would never expect it. One can never know when a simple conversation will escalate into an armed encounter. The idea that might makes right has been embraced by large portions of the populations. You did the right thing by not putting you life on the line over a campsite but unfortunately that is what they are counting on. You also did the right thing by not leaving and standing your ground.
I had a similar situation with a viewpoint near my campsite with people walking into camp. I used the panic button on my truck to watch them scamper. One heavy middle-aged lady nearly fell trying to run away, very amusing.
When we drag raced we had trouble with people parking in our pit parking when my husband was going down the track. So we got a couple orange cones and put them out in our parking spot, this did the trick. Maybe you could try some orange cones.
Yes but also put some strategically place hollow nails sticking out of some thin wood boards for those really nasty people. LOL 😆🤣😂 Then they might learn.
Sounds like people are doing it deliberately!. They might be checking things out. Then they see or hear your dog and back off. Put your dog out on a chain when you can and are there.
Great weird encounter stories! I put up 48 feet of portable dog kennel fencing around my travel trailer to keep people and their little dogs on retractable leashes out of my space so my dog "Cujo" doesn't eat the little ankle biters.
After listening to some of your stories, you two should protect yourself. Back in the 70's we were robbed at gunpoint while camping in a remote area in Mexico. three men walked into our campsite and pointed a gun at me from about ten back while was standing there in a wet suit. Nowadays, when someone comes near our RV I have my wife stay inside, armed with our 12 gauge pump shotgun, if I go outside I am always carrying a concealed pistol.
@@RT-me3wn Your right, it was a terrible experience. I wrote about to warn others. Those men raped my GF while I was hog tied up. We're lucky to alive, the police only show up after the crime. Their are a lot of shitheads out there that want to steel your stuff and they will hurt you. I would not call it "afraid", I'd call it proactively smart. If your not armed and watching over your shoulder you'll most likely end up being a victom. If you live in a state that won't allow you to carry guns, carry Mace, Flare guns, air horns etc.
It’s good that you don’t engage people. Too many psychos out there. I keep up with national news and it’s getting downright scary. A definite upward trend in crazy. Best to camp in well populated places with cool people around. And don’t split up or leave your pets. These incidents must serve as warnings.
I have no tolerance for ignorance and disrespect. I will lose my temper way too fast for obnoxious people. Most people know the difference between right and wrong, and if you break that rule all bets are off. I totally commend you guys for basically ignoring those people and waiting for it to pass. Good for you! Fortunately, we haven't had a single conflict in 2 years, but we patronize full hookup campgrounds.
Been there to many times. Now I use "caution do not cross" tape. Sad that we have to do that. Makes me wonder what are these space intruders thinking. I would be curious to know.
If you are on a path that leads to other sites and you block it with tape, you're participating in the problem. If someone comes and camps right next to you, just say something. All this social fear of speaking up. Why?
People do such crazy things! Similar to your truck camper/lake experience, we had someone back their trailer right in front of ours, blocking our view, about 10 feet away from our door!
Nice video about your experiences. We have encountered rude human beings called idiots, who are very inconsiderate and don't care about where they stand or park. Some of the comment suggestions for signs etc are very useful. Safe travels.
So, someone parks in yr campsite, gets out, walks to the edge of the cliff to get the view. You simply walk up behind them, push them off the edge, walk back and finish roasting your hot dog. Eventually there will be enough cars to block the way, then you're good.
The story where people were messing around your site while Sweeite and your kitty were home alone was very upsetting im so glad they remained safe. Screw the property the pets are irreplaceable
Great videos, some people can be rude, and some can be creepy. When I was younger my dad answered the front door and these kids were driving this minivan, completely drunk, ( they were like 16).They wanted a jumpstart for the van. My dad told them that was not why it wasn't starting. (He is a mechanic). And then he called the police and told them. Then they come back to the door asking to use the water hose. Also forgot to mention that it was like 2:30 or 3 in the morning. Eventually they got the thing to start, so the kids, (3 or 4 of them all drunk) get in the van and drive off. So my dad gets in his truck and follow them until they got out of town. He calls the police again and tells them what is going on. And comes home. Finally, about an hour and a half later, the cop comes, sits in front of the house, by the time my dad gets his shoes on and goes outside the cop is gone. We never heard from the cops or the kids.
Just a thought but when someone encroaches on your campsite. Turn up the music, walk around screaming and acting crazy. Get in their faces while acting like you have turrets. Do something to make them feel uncomfortable.
I would never put up with that kind of disrespect, sure wish I had been there when people drove into your campsite. They would have learned a hard lesson real quick. You are good kids, stay safe out there.
We have a Great Pyrenees and he doesn't take kindly to people near HIS people! Those people that came into your site would have crapped their pants if I were there with my dog! hahaha Your Rott is amazing! I did Rott rescue for 25+ years and now hubby retired so we're hitting the road in our Ambulance (camper) soon. Be safe out there and listen to your GUT and if something is "off" then get the heck out of that situation. Listen to that gorgeous Rott too...they know things we don't! Be safe out there!
Wow! Those were some scary stories! I'm so glad y'all and your pets are all ok. Sweetie is a BEAUTIFUL Rottweiler! She is absolutely gorgeous and she looks so sweet. Great protection too. Thumbs up. I'm subscribing.
LOL! Crazy Cheryl! We used to have a Crazy Connie in my area years ago. A harmless elderly lady who walked around town a lot talking to herself or to a doll she carried around.
Your parents should be proud, you are both good people with good morals and values. Don't see many younger folks today that aren't in to drama, drama, drama.
Ohhh please, these two let rude strangers walk all over them.There's nothing to be proud of. They need to find a backbone, or just be a doormat the rest of their lives.
Lol. Old people are the entitled ones constantly causing drama in restaurants and retail shops when when they don’t get waited on hand and foot. Old Americans are certainly not the best role models for politeness.
@@lickitysplitt If you are going to confront every rude and uncivil stranger you come across then I suggest one carries a loaded weapon with them. Most people who are this way usually become combative when they are confronted. Unless you are a martial artist you don't stand a chance especially against more than one of them. And, then hope that it's a lawful 'Stand Your Ground" state. I'm an RV'r and these are some of the reasons why I don't boondock either in the country or in the city.
At 60 years old, You’d think I’d have heard everything that could make me weird out over human behavior. Yet almost on a daily basis I still hear stuff that just blows me away. I need to give some human beings more credit for being rude and weird. Lmao! Since I’m a single, female camper, I’d have gotten the hell out of there too regarding the last one. Sweetie is so beautiful and good natured. I can see how much she loves both of you. 🐾❤️🐾
In your last five things you mentioned something that stirred an old memory. So i could relate. You talked of seeing a old guy sunning himself naked. Well My neighbor in a mobile home park I lived in who was just a little off to say the least. Outdid what you saw I went outside in the mornings sometimes and had a soda and a cigarette standing there on my back porch. I noted the neighbor come out now have you ever one of those no that is not what I saw moments. Well I did not believing what I saw I looked again he was as naked as it gets just standing there as if that where what one does. He then peed into the grass off the porch in the broad day light. When he was done he just went back inside. So it doesn't surprise me one bit at what you saw. Its crazy out here in the world and its not letting up! In fact its getting worse. Don't think these people aren't dangerous like that woman Shirley you never know what they will do. Its best just to step back and call the cops and let them deal with her!
I get people parking in front or next to me CONSTANTLY!!!! It has got to the point that we joke about it. 30 empty spaces and I get a next door neighbor. If I park in the north forty to shop in a field of empty spaces I will often return to find a car parked near/next to my rig.
It's kinda crazy how common it is for people to try and jam themselves into someone else's single campsite. We've talked to a lot of RVers and tent campers that have similar stories haha
I was camping near Moab in a blm campground on the river, at ten o'clock at night a van full of frat boys pulled into my campsite and asked if they could share my camp because everywhere was full. They had loud music blaring and i told them absolutely not. And told them there was plenty of dispersed camping in canyonlands
So many people have an idea of how they are affecting other people. I was raised in a way that you are careful how your actions affect others. My wife is Japanese, and when we go to Japan it becomes so vivid. They are concerned about everything they do and how others may have to deal with anything they do. In Japan sadly it is mostly that there are terrified of confrontation and any kind of public humiliation. But here in the states so many just are so self-centered. Just look at the way people drive. Oh yeah, and the trash thing. I would have gotten in so much trouble if I had thrown any trash on the ground. So strange that people just throw trash out their window. You guys think these encounters were unusual? That stuff is examples of 50% of this country.
LOL! I can relate to your first story. I take my dogs to beach in North Carolina, and I usually throw the ball -fetch- with my dogs and two people decided to go surf fishing right where I was playing fetch. The beach was empty and there was plenty of spots to go surf fishing, but they decided to go fishing right next to us.
Normally I would say that you should confront these ppl! BUT I think you made the right decision because you have pets to think of who can't defend themselves against potentially bad ppl!
I'm glad you chose not to show crazy Cheryl on video. I'm sure she has mental health issues and probably can't help the way she dealt with you (although medication might help and hopefully she is getting the care she needs.) Thanks for taking the high road and allowing her to remain relatively anonymous. I know it would make for an exciting video for your viewers, but I think you made a good choice on this one. Safe travels!
My wife and I are full times and on the road 15 yr. Over the last few years it has gotten worse. We have people roll up on us. Must of the states you are in are contuitional carry. You needed to get educated on gun safety and put one on your side, it works wonders.
I think it would be hilarious to make some "campsite stories" videos with poor lighting, suspicious characters, reenactments, scary background music, and narration in the style of "Unsolved Mysteries", except for really silly stuff, like someone moving a lawn-chair, drinking the last beer, or anything involving racoons.
I have no problem politely telling people what they obviously don't know. "Hi there. Something I can help you with? Because, you're in my space and I don't know you, so...
The picnic invaders at my campsite table would immediately be consumed because my Husband is some kind of tall Hobit who enjoys 6 or 7 meals a day, thanks for the sandwiches, folks! I'm crackin' open their beers for sure.
Would it be weird to rope off the whole camping area that is temporarily yours? I was thinking that setting up orange cones might work but sounds like they would just walk past them. These stories scare me as a single older female who's soon to be priced out of conventional housing and will be living in a vehicle.
If you can share pictures of these things happening that would make it more interesting to listen to the stories 👏😃 Appreciate you two! Love Sweetie too! ❤
Thanks for your personal Testimony(s). In short, I would say that the "weird" encounters appear to be deliberate harrassment. When other "campers" are setting up and intentionally camping in close proximity, the situations seems to go beyond coincidence and again the actions are deliberate with the potential efforts in order for the two of you to act aggressively towards the campers in question. The other intentions are to cause you fear when you are participating in a activity that you thoroughly enjoy. You appear to be nice people but make no mistake, these campers in question are capable of felony actions and never underestimate them. Good Luck in your travels and be aware of your surroundings coninuously.
People are nosey!!!! There have been times when I have sat at the park to eat at a picnic table and have felt watched. I am not so sure what is so exciting watching somebody eat?
My sister-in-law worked and lived in Yosemite Valley for years. Tourists would wander into what was clearly a neighborhood and peer into their windows! Like it was an attraction!!
The worst is the old people watching me setup and take down. They are just waiting for you to screw up. They just dead stare. If I stare back they don't smile or wave or look away. Just deadpan stare.. it's creepy.
We had people park 2 feet from the front of our truck. Start a fire in our fire pit and play music huge loud till 2 in the morning. Kicker was I paid for this spot.
The only weird thing I ever remember in all my years of camping, was about 30 years ago. I was camping at a campsite I had been to many times before. I was the only person in line to use the shower, and no one else was in the restroom at all. I was patiently waiting for some gal to finish her shower. When she was done, she was friendly and told me that the shower hot/cold water was tricky. I smiled and told her thanks, I have been here before, I can figure it out. After about the 6th time of her INSISTING she wanted to come in with me and "show" me how to use it, I started to become *ahem* agitated. She finally left. My husband and friends laughed and to this day, call her my "two bit buddy" 🤣
Love your channel but I can't find certain videos. Been on your website and searched the keywords Beatty NV but I just can't find the video where you stayed by the "pond". Keep up your good work!
Blessings to you for sharing 💥💥 I’m a Jamaican living in Michigan, will be transitioning to central Florida in fall. I Have a toy hauler with full kitchen and bath. Are their any long term camping locations in central Florida area that you recommend? Thanks
Might I suggest having a few big cans of Sabre Red personal defense pepper spray on hand. They're three or so ounces and shoot twelve feet. I've used it a couple of times on off leash dogs and once on a person. It's bad stuff and it'll stop a person or a dog cold. It's a decent alternative for self-defense vs a physical encounter or a firearm. I always have it on hand.
Could you have put up a temporary “fence” from a string of lights around your campsite and across your campsite entrance to gently remind folks to not enter?
enjoyed your stories unfortunately yes that happens have had a few like that myself and I'm willing to bet I had an encounter with Cheryl camped in that area and she came by with same tale
This doesn’t just happen with tv’s. I was backpacking in a wilderness area. Found a perfect spot by a lake to pitch my tent for the night. There were great spots all around the lake for privacy. This was a fall hike so darkness came early. I went to sleep and about 10:30 I heard some noise close to my tent. Another camper was setting up their tent what seemed like awfully close to mine. When I got up in the morning I found their guy out line right across one of my tent lines and touching it. Dang right I confronted them. Got them up and laid into them about how unacceptable this was. They had the entire lake to find another spot. I made it so uncomfortable for them the rest of the morning they had no choice but to pack up and find another spot. Sometimes people are so clueless you have to instruct them in proper camping protocol.
The first two people definitely needed to be spoken to. And the third they should have treated with a lot less judgment. It's amazing to me they showed all this patience and "peace" to the two seriously rude people (who needed to be spoken to, yes, in a civilized manner but they needed to hear "This is not OK.") but then completely shamed the mental-health-problem third case with excessive time and judgment. I'm appalled by this video to be frank. Their priorities are all wrong which begins with an unreasonable fear to just speak up when they should.
Though it generally smartest to play it safe, I think I'd speak up and tell people to picnic elsewhere. I like the ideas I've been reading about orange cones and signs.
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Pulled into a road side rest area one evening close to the Texas/Mexico border in my 42' motorhome. A little later a pickup with 5 men pulled in front of me. I watched them get out and slowly walk my way. I decided to open the front curtain and turn my interior lights on so they could see me. I held my .45 high enough for them to see it and placed it on my dash. They returned to their pickup and left the area very quickly. There is no doubt in my mind they were up to no good. Set my alarm and went to bed, with the .45 and .12 ga close at hand. I enjoy your channel very much but I am an older man and I do things the old fashion way, just the way it is.
@@dondavis1203 exactly! Good job.... obviously they had a plan to do harm.
Still love you videos. When you don't say something, then people think it's ok. It's the "ask for forgiveness, rather than permission.
Your choice to not show video of crazy Cheryl was the right choice. I really dislike those videos that show people behaving badly and the harm that can come to people because of those videos. Harm to the person and harm to the poster of those videos. So I’m saying good for you for taking the high road. I have a new respect for you because of that. I spend a lot of time in that exact forest you were in and I’m sorry you had such a negative experience while there. If you ever decide to spend time there again contact me as I would love to show you some of the most beautiful places you have ever seen and a chance to meet you in person. I enjoy your videos and have been a subscriber of yours since your first few videos. In fact if you give me advance notice I will hook up my trailer and meet up with you and show you some great camping spots up there. Cheers
As a 4th year camp host I am Astounded every week by the self centered, lack of common sense, stupidity some campers do.
As a lifelong camper in the Cascade foothills, I've occasionally encountered people who have displayed strange and/or odd behaviors. I know some fellow campers don't like guns, but lately I carry a weapon for protection only. You never know.
@@ufafgd It makes NO sense to not have a gun/rifle for protection especially for campers and especially for young campers.
@@ufafgd good for you
@@BOWLINGPHREEK OH Good Grief!, ugh...
Right on!
When I was in eight grade, my parents took me camping in Florida. I don't remember the campground name but it was about 25 miles south of Lakeland Florida. Since it was mid-November, we were the only campers in the entire campground. Every night, a couple racoons would raid our trash can and make a racket. On the third night about two hours after getting in our sleeping bags we were awoke by the racoons. My 50+ year old man decided he'd had enough and jumped out of his sleeping bag to teach them a lesson. He hollers to me to grab the flash light. Too bad we didn't have cell phones back then because I could have got a hilarious video of my old man in his boxer shorts and wife-beater t-shirt chasing the two racoons. After a couple minutes, the larger racoon had turned and was chasing my dad. I'll never forget that sight!
You made my night Michael!
LMAO , great story
😂🤣😂🤣
😅 love it 🤗
It always amazes me how so many people don't have a shred of common sense or decency.
Great stories guys and alot of patience on dealing with rude and disrespectful people.
Your doggie and kitty are soooo gorgeous. Watching them lying there on the bed in the background chilling out. 😊🙏💖 How precious are they😘 You two guys are pretty cute too. What a lovely couple. Bless you both, and your fur babies😇
You guys are much better then I.... My blood is boiling listening to your stories. I would loose my $hit.... The problem with these people is that no one corrects them or addresses them and they just keep on doing it. It's a me... me... me... society, no regard for anyone but themselves. It makes you really appreciate when you have a positive encounter with good people.
Thank you so much for not showing footage of Crazy Cheryl. Very classy of you to not make an obviously troubled person's life worse.
Calling her Crazy Cheryl in and of itself is perpetuating the excuse behind posting mental health shaming videos to laugh at, poke with sticks and throw tomatoes at people for their human frailties. A person in an emotional break yells at you, how about people just learn to get over it? Stop calling them names like "Yeah, we're totally qualified to label someone as crazy. Crazy is clinical, it's cool." No.
ps. I'm actually agreeing with you. Just a bit agitated by how backwards the two sets of problems were dealt with. Fear of speaking up to the first two (eg if they say "no, go away" and then it's akwaaaaaard), and reacting with judgment for the third.
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@@C.Churchf the shoe fits. If some kook Karen comes up to me harassing me, I’m calling it like it is. Done putting up with people’s entitlement and psycho rants.
@@habituallinestepper8839 I have no idea what you're talking about
Now y'all should do a video on the best encounters! Thanks Guys
I can assure you that you are not alone with these kinds of encounters. I think being non confrontational is a good approach as there are some real hot heads out there
That's how they get away with this kind of nonsense.
Your first story is a perfect example of how civilization is ending in the United States. An environment has been created there people believe they can do what ever they like with total disregard for others as long as they get what they want. The part that enables this behavior is the exponential increase in violence in situations that one would never expect it. One can never know when a simple conversation will escalate into an armed encounter. The idea that might makes right has been embraced by large portions of the populations. You did the right thing by not putting you life on the line over a campsite but unfortunately that is what they are counting on. You also did the right thing by not leaving and standing your ground.
100% …it’s seems a majority of people have no common sense,courtesy or decency anymore..
When you try to "get away from it all", "IT all", comes looking for you.
I had a similar situation with a viewpoint near my campsite with people walking into camp. I used the panic button on my truck to watch them scamper. One heavy middle-aged lady nearly fell trying to run away, very amusing.
LMAO
When we drag raced we had trouble with people parking in our pit parking when my husband was going down the track. So we got a couple orange cones and put them out in our parking spot, this did the trick. Maybe you could try some orange cones.
Yes but also put some strategically place hollow nails sticking out of some thin wood boards for those really nasty people. LOL 😆🤣😂 Then they might learn.
@@bigdanc.8429 😆
I am so glad that nothing ever happend to you guys. Stay safe. Have fun on your journey.
Sounds like people are doing it deliberately!. They might be checking things out. Then they see or hear your dog and back off. Put your dog out on a chain when you can and are there.
Some people will be rude waiting for someone to say something they do this to start a confrontation and sometimes they go violent.
Mental note, if ever camping on public grounds, make sure you have the number of whoever you need to call if there's a problem.
After hearing all these stories I am determined more than ever to just use official campgrounds with a host. You pay for the peace of mind.
Great weird encounter stories! I put up 48 feet of portable dog kennel fencing around my travel trailer to keep people and their little dogs on retractable leashes out of my space so my dog "Cujo" doesn't eat the little ankle biters.
After listening to some of your stories, you two should protect yourself. Back in the 70's we were robbed at gunpoint while camping in a remote area in Mexico. three men walked into our campsite and pointed a gun at me from about ten back while was standing there in a wet suit. Nowadays, when someone comes near our RV I have my wife stay inside, armed with our 12 gauge pump shotgun, if I go outside I am always carrying a concealed pistol.
You sound like you've let a terrible experience make you afraid of life. That's a shame.
@@RT-me3wn Your right, it was a terrible experience. I wrote about to warn others. Those men raped my GF while I was hog tied up. We're lucky to alive, the police only show up after the crime. Their are a lot of shitheads out there that want to steel your stuff and they will hurt you. I would not call it "afraid", I'd call it proactively smart. If your not armed and watching over your shoulder you'll most likely end up being a victom. If you live in a state that won't allow you to carry guns, carry Mace, Flare guns, air horns etc.
It’s good that you don’t engage people. Too many psychos out there. I keep up with national news and it’s getting downright scary. A definite upward trend in crazy. Best to camp in well populated places with cool people around. And don’t split up or leave your pets. These incidents must serve as warnings.
I have no tolerance for ignorance and disrespect. I will lose my temper way too fast for obnoxious people. Most people know the difference between right and wrong, and if you break that rule all bets are off. I totally commend you guys for basically ignoring those people and waiting for it to pass. Good for you! Fortunately, we haven't had a single conflict in 2 years, but we patronize full hookup campgrounds.
Hey, at least you were wearing Jammy's. I usually do the laundry in my birthday suit so everything can get washed. LOL 😆🤣
Maybe Birthday suit would scare them off!! Lol
@@Lobaby55 In my case it would but in Roe's case not so much.
Been there to many times. Now I use "caution do not cross" tape. Sad that we have to do that. Makes me wonder what are these space intruders thinking. I would be curious to know.
If you are on a path that leads to other sites and you block it with tape, you're participating in the problem. If someone comes and camps right next to you, just say something. All this social fear of speaking up. Why?
@@C.Church Because there are more guns than people in the U.S. Armed to the teeth. That's why.
@@jamesjoyce2528 the people to put up obnoxious tape are more likely to have the guns. I can make assumptions too. And that makes more sense.
@@C.Church that’s a big IF you got there. What IF you aren’t blocking the path to other sites, just the one you’re in?
@@Clogmonger What am I supposed to do? Explain how syllogism work? Take a critical thinking class. IF/THEN. Please dont vote.
People do such crazy things! Similar to your truck camper/lake experience, we had someone back their trailer right in front of ours, blocking our view, about 10 feet away from our door!
You need a handgun target stand with a shot up target across your spot where they can see it when they walk up. EXCUSE ME you're in my target area!
Nice video about your experiences. We have encountered rude human beings called idiots, who are very inconsiderate and don't care about where they stand or park. Some of the comment suggestions for signs etc are very useful. Safe travels.
yes idiot's implies they know better but they do it just to be ASSHOLES!
So, someone parks in yr campsite, gets out, walks to the edge of the cliff to get the view. You simply walk up behind them, push them off the
edge, walk back and finish roasting your hot dog. Eventually there will be enough cars to block the way, then you're good.
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Hahaha!
Lol! ROFL!
The story where people were messing around your site while Sweeite and your kitty were home alone was very upsetting im so glad they remained safe. Screw the property the pets are irreplaceable
My husband would have told everyone of those people off. I would have hid in the camper lol.
More stories!!! Yahoo
There's a limit to patience...you have to tell people when they are in the wrong.
Great videos, some people can be rude, and some can be creepy. When I was younger my dad answered the front door and these kids were driving this minivan, completely drunk, ( they were like 16).They wanted a jumpstart for the van. My dad told them that was not why it wasn't starting. (He is a mechanic). And then he called the police and told them. Then they come back to the door asking to use the water hose. Also forgot to mention that it was like 2:30 or 3 in the morning. Eventually they got the thing to start, so the kids, (3 or 4 of them all drunk) get in the van and drive off. So my dad gets in his truck and follow them until they got out of town. He calls the police again and tells them what is going on. And comes home. Finally, about an hour and a half later, the cop comes, sits in front of the house, by the time my dad gets his shoes on and goes outside the cop is gone. We never heard from the cops or the kids.
Just a thought but when someone encroaches on your campsite. Turn up the music, walk around screaming and acting crazy. Get in their faces while acting like you have turrets. Do something to make them feel uncomfortable.
I would never put up with that kind of disrespect, sure wish I had been there when people drove into your campsite. They would have learned a hard lesson real quick. You are good kids, stay safe out there.
We have a Great Pyrenees and he doesn't take kindly to people near HIS people! Those people that came into your site would have crapped their pants if I were there with my dog! hahaha
Your Rott is amazing! I did Rott rescue for 25+ years and now hubby retired so we're hitting the road in our Ambulance (camper) soon.
Be safe out there and listen to your GUT and if something is "off" then get the heck out of that situation. Listen to that gorgeous Rott too...they know things we don't! Be safe out there!
Wow! Those were some scary stories! I'm so glad y'all and your pets are all ok. Sweetie is a BEAUTIFUL Rottweiler! She is absolutely gorgeous and she looks so sweet. Great protection too. Thumbs up. I'm subscribing.
LOL! Crazy Cheryl! We used to have a Crazy Connie in my area years ago. A harmless elderly lady who walked around town a lot talking to herself or to a doll she carried around.
Going to do a "kind campers" video next so we have some hope in humanity again?
Your parents should be proud, you are both good people with good morals and values. Don't see many younger folks today that aren't in to drama, drama, drama.
Ohhh please, these two let rude strangers walk all over them.There's nothing to be proud of. They need to find a backbone, or just be a doormat the rest of their lives.
Lol. Old people are the entitled ones constantly causing drama in restaurants and retail shops when when they don’t get waited on hand and foot.
Old Americans are certainly not the best role models for politeness.
@@lickitysplitt If you are going to confront every rude and uncivil stranger you come across then I suggest one carries a loaded weapon with them. Most people who are this way usually become combative when they are confronted. Unless you are a martial artist you don't stand a chance especially against more than one of them. And, then hope that it's a lawful 'Stand Your Ground" state. I'm an RV'r and these are some of the reasons why I don't boondock either in the country or in the city.
keep a real estate style sign that you can stick in the ground that says CAMPGROUND OCCUPIED - FIND YOUR OWN !
You're such a beautiful couple. Sorry to hear of your troubles. Stay safe and well. What a sweet ending from Sweetie.
Glad all the babies were safe! I’m sure Sweetie would handle the weirdos with pure diligence! Safer journeys ahead for y’all!
We never want to shoulder Sweetie with our 🌎 of weirdos. Sweetie's job should be done after warning her sensible owners
At 60 years old, You’d think I’d have heard everything that could make me weird out over human behavior. Yet almost on a daily basis I still hear stuff that just blows me away. I need to give some human beings more credit for being rude and weird. Lmao! Since I’m a single, female camper, I’d have gotten the hell out of there too regarding the last one.
Sweetie is so beautiful and good natured. I can see how much she loves both of you. 🐾❤️🐾
I already heard a few of these stories lol shows I really like your videos
Some people will never get it. Great stories.
Your stories are so interesting!! I love hearing them thank you for sharing them so much. Happy traveling ❤
I love how chill your cat is...
great stories and scary as well
This is why ppl prefer boondocks to avoid assholes in campgrounds
My god..I can't believe how rude and clueless people are.
Scary shit please be safe 🙏 love you all.
In your last five things you mentioned something that stirred an old memory. So i could relate. You talked of seeing a old guy sunning himself naked. Well My neighbor in a mobile home park I lived in who was just a little off to say the least. Outdid what you saw I went outside in the mornings sometimes and had a soda and a cigarette standing there on my back porch. I noted the neighbor come out now have you ever one of those no that is not what I saw moments. Well I did not believing what I saw I looked again he was as naked as it gets just standing there as if that where what one does. He then peed into the grass off the porch in the broad day light. When he was done he just went back inside. So it doesn't surprise me one bit at what you saw. Its crazy out here in the world and its not letting up! In fact its getting worse. Don't think these people aren't dangerous like that woman Shirley you never know what they will do. Its best just to step back and call the cops and let them deal with her!
I have watched several other camping channels that they had camped in that exact campsite with the crazy lady and had the same experience.
Another great one. Makes me want to get a camp occupied sign to place out.
I get people parking in front or next to me CONSTANTLY!!!! It has got to the point that we joke about it. 30 empty spaces and I get a next door neighbor. If I park in the north forty to shop in a field of empty spaces I will often return to find a car parked near/next to my rig.
people trying to share single sites happened to me, I thought it was the only one it happened to.
It's kinda crazy how common it is for people to try and jam themselves into someone else's single campsite. We've talked to a lot of RVers and tent campers that have similar stories haha
I was camping near Moab in a blm campground on the river, at ten o'clock at night a van full of frat boys pulled into my campsite and asked if they could share my camp because everywhere was full. They had loud music blaring and i told them absolutely not. And told them there was plenty of dispersed camping in canyonlands
Confronting people you don't know can bring you into danger. It best to just be annoyed and don't say anything.
It's really annoying .I go to places park and then suddenly someone will park real up close when the whole places is empty.mine boggles ! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🌎💰☮️👍🇺🇲💐
So many people have an idea of how they are affecting other people. I was raised in a way that you are careful how your actions affect others. My wife is Japanese, and when we go to Japan it becomes so vivid. They are concerned about everything they do and how others may have to deal with anything they do. In Japan sadly it is mostly that there are terrified of confrontation and any kind of public humiliation. But here in the states so many just are so self-centered. Just look at the way people drive. Oh yeah, and the trash thing. I would have gotten in so much trouble if I had thrown any trash on the ground. So strange that people just throw trash out their window. You guys think these encounters were unusual? That stuff is examples of 50% of this country.
LOL! I can relate to your first story. I take my dogs to beach in North Carolina, and I usually throw the ball -fetch- with my dogs and two people decided to go surf fishing right where I was playing fetch. The beach was empty and there was plenty of spots to go surf fishing, but they decided to go fishing right next to us.
People do that in boats at Minnesota lakes, invading your hotspot.
Motor right next to you, thanks, the fish are gone.
Normally I would say that you should confront these ppl! BUT I think you made the right decision because you have pets to think of who can't defend themselves against potentially bad ppl!
I'm glad you chose not to show crazy Cheryl on video. I'm sure she has mental health issues and probably can't help the way she dealt with you (although medication might help and hopefully she is getting the care she needs.) Thanks for taking the high road and allowing her to remain relatively anonymous. I know it would make for an exciting video for your viewers, but I think you made a good choice on this one. Safe travels!
Just maybe if she went to the ER with a broken nose there might be a mental status assessment.
That's pretty bad , wow I am from Ontario Canada. There not like that here. Just glad you guys are safe.
My wife and I are full times and on the road 15 yr. Over the last few years it has gotten worse. We have people roll up on us. Must of the states you are in are contuitional carry. You needed to get educated on gun safety and put one on your side, it works wonders.
I think it would be hilarious to make some "campsite stories" videos with poor lighting, suspicious characters, reenactments, scary background music, and narration in the style of "Unsolved Mysteries", except for really silly stuff, like someone moving a lawn-chair, drinking the last beer, or anything involving racoons.
Not sure why I remember this from the original video, but you went to Starbucks to download a video game someone had gotten David for his birthday. 😁
I have no problem politely telling people what they obviously don't know. "Hi there. Something I can help you with? Because, you're in my space and I don't know you, so...
The picnic invaders at my campsite table would immediately be consumed because my Husband is some kind of tall Hobit who enjoys 6 or 7 meals a day, thanks for the sandwiches, folks!
I'm crackin' open their beers for sure.
😂🤣CNT STOP LOL OF THAT WOMEN " CRAZZY CHAROL"😂🤣O.M.G
Always stick up for your rights, never concede.
How about setting up a large sign at the edge of your site that says PRIVATE. And another sign: BEWARE of DOG sign.
Would it be weird to rope off the whole camping area that is temporarily yours? I was thinking that setting up orange cones might work but sounds like they would just walk past them. These stories scare me as a single older female who's soon to be priced out of conventional housing and will be living in a vehicle.
The cat - "my human won't stop talking.. Trying to sleep .. How do I destroy him today? - ugh - too much work - must just go back to sleep"
If you can share pictures of these things happening that would make it more interesting to listen to the stories 👏😃 Appreciate you two! Love Sweetie too! ❤
Example: Even like a simple picture of the rude people who parked right by you and inbetween the lake and your rig. Visuals help so much 🙌
That last story was super creepy. I would definitely be concerned they were casing your trailer to possibly steal it.
Thanks for your personal Testimony(s). In short, I would say that the "weird" encounters appear to be deliberate harrassment. When other "campers" are setting up and intentionally camping in close proximity, the situations seems to go beyond coincidence and again the actions are deliberate with the potential efforts in order for the two of you to act aggressively towards the campers in question. The other intentions are to cause you fear when you are participating in a activity that you thoroughly enjoy. You appear to be nice people but make no mistake, these campers in question are capable of felony actions and never underestimate them. Good Luck in your travels and be aware of your surroundings coninuously.
I would NEVER leave my dogs out themselves out in the wilderness. I hope you don't either after this situation.
I love these stories! But on the other hand, I am so sorry you have had such weird things (and so many) happen!
get 2 safety cones a rope and a sign that says private campsite stay out and put it across the entrance to your campsite!
People are nosey!!!! There have been times when I have sat at the park to eat at a picnic table and have felt watched. I am not so sure what is so exciting watching somebody eat?
My sister-in-law worked and lived in Yosemite Valley for years. Tourists would wander into what was clearly a neighborhood and peer into their windows! Like it was an attraction!!
The worst is the old people watching me setup and take down. They are just waiting for you to screw up. They just dead stare. If I stare back they don't smile or wave or look away. Just deadpan stare.. it's creepy.
We had people park 2 feet from the front of our truck. Start a fire in our fire pit and play music huge loud till 2 in the morning. Kicker was I paid for this spot.
The only weird thing I ever remember in all my years of camping, was about 30 years ago. I was camping at a campsite I had been to many times before. I was the only person in line to use the shower, and no one else was in the restroom at all. I was patiently waiting for some gal to finish her shower. When she was done, she was friendly and told me that the shower hot/cold water was tricky. I smiled and told her thanks, I have been here before, I can figure it out. After about the 6th time of her INSISTING she wanted to come in with me and "show" me how to use it, I started to become *ahem* agitated. She finally left. My husband and friends laughed and to this day, call her my "two bit buddy" 🤣
Love your channel but I can't find certain videos. Been on your website and searched the keywords Beatty NV but I just can't find the video where you stayed by the "pond". Keep up your good work!
Blessings to you for sharing 💥💥
I’m a Jamaican living in Michigan, will be transitioning to central Florida in fall. I Have a toy hauler with full kitchen and bath. Are their any long term camping locations in central Florida area that you recommend?
Thanks
David, I like your half shaven face 😄 great touch.
Half a mustache
Might I suggest having a few big cans of Sabre Red personal defense pepper spray on hand. They're three or so ounces and shoot twelve feet. I've used it a couple of times on off leash dogs and once on a person. It's bad stuff and it'll stop a person or a dog cold. It's a decent alternative for self-defense vs a physical encounter or a firearm. I always have it on hand.
Some other person on TH-cam had a run in with a crazy Cheryl. I can’t remember who it was. I wonder if it was the same crazy Cheryl. Too funny!
Could you have put up a temporary “fence” from a string of lights around your campsite and across your campsite entrance to gently remind folks to not enter?
enjoyed your stories unfortunately yes that happens have had a few like that myself and I'm willing to bet I had an encounter with Cheryl camped in that area and she came by with same tale
This doesn’t just happen with tv’s. I was backpacking in a wilderness area. Found a perfect spot by a lake to pitch my tent for the night. There were great spots all around the lake for privacy. This was a fall hike so darkness came early. I went to sleep and about 10:30 I heard some noise close to my tent. Another camper was setting up their tent what seemed like awfully close to mine. When I got up in the morning I found their guy out line right across one of my tent lines and touching it. Dang right I confronted them. Got them up and laid into them about how unacceptable this was. They had the entire lake to find another spot. I made it so uncomfortable for them the rest of the morning they had no choice but to pack up and find another spot. Sometimes people are so clueless you have to instruct them in proper camping protocol.
Y’all never say anything …. Y’all need to speak your mind and ask what’s up don’t be walked on
The first two people definitely needed to be spoken to. And the third they should have treated with a lot less judgment. It's amazing to me they showed all this patience and "peace" to the two seriously rude people (who needed to be spoken to, yes, in a civilized manner but they needed to hear "This is not OK.") but then completely shamed the mental-health-problem third case with excessive time and judgment. I'm appalled by this video to be frank.
Their priorities are all wrong which begins with an unreasonable fear to just speak up when they should.
It sounds like there's too many people with absolutely no common sense!!! That's just unbelievable! You guys are too nice, like me lol
Gorgeous dog and cat!!!
(Cute couple - love your doggie, and kitty!!)
Farmington New Mexico, lucky they didn't steal your whole setup. That's a terrible part of the country
I love your pets.
A baseball bet upside the head is quite effective.
Though it generally smartest to play it safe, I think I'd speak up and tell people to picnic elsewhere. I like the ideas I've been reading about orange cones and signs.
We have a roll of caution tape when needed.