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  • In this video we answer your questions including which is better caravan or camper, should you buy an electric van, and lots of personal stuff. We don’t want the video to go on too long so we will split it into sections. We hope you enjoy learning more about us and thanks for your questions and support.
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  • @LifeistooshortCK
    @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thanks for watching the channel. Please remember to like and subscribe to help us grow 👍

  • @michellewesson4409
    @michellewesson4409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a delightful chat with you two. Looking forward to part 2.

  • @candacemeifert-polk7383
    @candacemeifert-polk7383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I so enjoy seeing you two travel. In a way you remind me of my parents back when they traveled all over the world so many years ago. I for one, feel that regardless of your past careers, you are both teachers, since you educate us on the history of the various places you visit. I appreciate that since I have never been to the UK. Thank you for sharing your life and great pictures of younger years and present lives!

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Candace for your lovely comment. We love watching videos from people all over the world and learning about other countries too. We appreciate your support and kind words 🙂❤️

  • @heatherbowden1382
    @heatherbowden1382 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How lovely to hear about yourselves. Love to hear you talk about your time in the police force ken. Anymore stories to tell. Just watched you talk about the display car on another video when you got a telling off. Oh dear!🤔 😊

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Plenty more. Maybe for a future video 😛

  • @helenvwalker7919
    @helenvwalker7919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would have never thought you were teachers! You are such a sweet couple!

  • @allenbrown8158
    @allenbrown8158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have just found your channel 22/5/21. I thought he is an ex copper and she was a nurse, ha ha, half right, i am a 30 year now retired ex copper, I have converted my transit van into a stealth fishing wagon , as i love fishing. and you are right got to do things while you can. good luck both.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When you have been one its fairly easy to spot another when they start talking I find. Good to hear you are enjoying your pension now like us. Stealth fishing van sounds perfect. Good luck to you as well 👍

  • @theflippintoothfairyjackie5702
    @theflippintoothfairyjackie5702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is wonderful getting to know you better, love your images you’ve shared with us. You both look so relaxed in your interview. Thank you 😊 Nicely done

  • @SouthFloridaThrifter
    @SouthFloridaThrifter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was AMAZING!! CAROL WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BRIDE 👑!! & Ken the dashing man of law enforcement!! Of course, both still stunning as ever👍. Explained so much: Carol's spread sheet aptitude, Ken's observational skills with concurrent narration(VO i know, but so smooth it seems real time) deducing what's going on. & the Harmony isn't magic; it's logical behaviors, & simple courtesy & respect. Well, and I do see a bit of magic as well 🪄❤️. Ah, if only all partners would learn the other's triggers and AVOID them, as opposed to using them as a weapon. Just the most wonderful video. Thank you so much for sharing! 🌞

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha ha. We both prefer it when each other is calm and happy. Luckily we learned that first 😁👍

  • @Ian-Steele
    @Ian-Steele 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for this fascinating video. It is really nice to get to know you so well. The photos from your early days are great and you are very kind to share your story. I’m looking forward to the next episode 😊

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching Ian. Glad you found it interesting 🙂👍

  • @roamer1588
    @roamer1588 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very interesting...thanks for allowing us to look back with you...love the photos 👍
    Just finished watching Part 2....slowly catching up!

  • @samanthagaudet1461
    @samanthagaudet1461 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are not lucky. You worked hard and made a good life for yourselves. No luck in that. Don’t forget that.
    I can’t wait to see what you will do next.

  • @katienorthenmore1892
    @katienorthenmore1892 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was so interesting. I have been meaning to watch this for ages! Thank you so much. Yes please do another video. 🙏 x

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have a playlist of our Q & A videos if you want to know more ☺️ th-cam.com/play/PLIvjgjzahw7rrgZbcQkOL1T29rJgabDM5.html

  • @crawfordg
    @crawfordg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greetings from West Sussex from a retired 11yrs Job Control Room Sergeant

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Greetings. I hope you are enjoying your retirement. Stressful place to work at times the control room. I am certainly enjoying mine and glad I am not still at the coal face with todays environment 👍

  • @Quietlifeseeker9
    @Quietlifeseeker9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never had you down as a policeman Ken! Hope you are both keeping well. Love these videos in crazy, crazy times that we find ourselves in ❤️👌🏻

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad we could surprise you there Will and that you are enjoying the videos. Keep watching and keep safe 😊👍

  • @ianleonard2983
    @ianleonard2983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The French look upon Caravans as the homes of Gens de Voyage or to the English as Gypsies !! Hence you buy a motorhome . The further south you go in France the more this is the situation. Thank you for your interesting videos.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That explains the no caravan signs. Thanks for the explanation. 👍

  • @roaming-aus
    @roaming-aus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really loving your channel. As for stealth camping. Not with a van that stands out like yours🤣🤣
    Keep up the good work👍

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stealth is not about hiding the van it’s all about hiding the fact that we are sleeping in it and we have already proved we can do that with ease 👍

  • @gillianh
    @gillianh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very enjoyable listen guys, looking forward to the continuation.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Gillian, glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

  • @skyblue-df2od
    @skyblue-df2od 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So nice to hear your back story..😊👍

  • @berniescootsussex845
    @berniescootsussex845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was excellent! What a great film and so much effort put m into it to make it interesting. Loved the old pics of you both- hope there’s a few more to come. Brilliant, thank you!

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much Bernie. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🙂

  • @nv200camper4
    @nv200camper4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely to see the background to your story. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to part 2. Nice to see the mug getting used Ken :)

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching Andy. We like the mug thanks 😉🙂👍

  • @vanriley
    @vanriley 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for that, very interesting insight into your reasons for wild camping and hence your choice of van. Also nice to hear your personal stories. Keep the videos coming, they are great!

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it Ian. There is more to come ☺️👍

  • @TravelswithaPodengo
    @TravelswithaPodengo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Crikey, that was like being invited round for a cuppa and a chat, thank you, I'll bring the biscuits next time.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you felt like that. Beware I can devour a pack of biscuits but you are safe at the moment as its diet time ready for christmas 😏👍

  • @helengiddings267
    @helengiddings267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this channel, so calm and relaxing .

  • @reteperialc
    @reteperialc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant! Thanks 🙏

  • @catherinegerdes7272
    @catherinegerdes7272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love, love, LOVE this! What a privilege to get to know y’all a bit! Thank you for sharing! ☺️

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome Catherine. Thanks for watching 🙏🙂

  • @pmg5550
    @pmg5550 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you both for your thoughts and advice…….great.

  • @frugalmeister662
    @frugalmeister662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @CaravanningwithourWesties
    @CaravanningwithourWesties 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely to get to know you both a little better! We both really enjoyed your chat and look forward to part 2. Take care, Best wishes Sue, Brian and The Westies 👍🐶🐾😀

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Sue and Brian. Love to the Westies 🐶🙂👍

  • @spencerdavies5715
    @spencerdavies5715 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have just come across your channel and have been loving following your trips in the little red camper. Some great humour too. Q&A brilliant to find out more about you. You’re a lovely down to earth couple and i hope to do similar adventures some day.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching Spencer and your lovely comment 🙂👍

  • @rojoontour
    @rojoontour 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whow, that is special, to give a view in your personal live guys. thank you for sharing, KEEP SAFE in the lockdown, we are looking forward to part 2

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching guys. Keep safe in the Netherlands ☺️👍

  • @Ditgan
    @Ditgan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much for the video, it's very interesting and I have enjoyed it.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching David. Glad you found it interesting 👍😊

  • @johnhewitt2443
    @johnhewitt2443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the honesty and the tips guys.

  • @grumpybear3229
    @grumpybear3229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a nice Vlog Ken and Carol. Such an honest appraisal about yourselves and your lives together. Look forward to part 2 thanks for sharing.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Grumpy. We are reassured now as we were a bit apprehensive about a Q&A 👍

  • @tedkelly4663
    @tedkelly4663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting, varied careers and experiences folks, it all came good in the end. Thank you for sharing. Feel we know you much better now

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Gwen. Glad you found it interesting 😊

  • @mallondan
    @mallondan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video. Really lovely to hear about your backgrounds and how you met up. Very informative too about your choice of camping vans. Thanks for sharing all that information. You are a lovely couple.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Danny, glad you enjoyed our ramblings 😊👍

  • @Anita-rq9ev
    @Anita-rq9ev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So nice to see older pictures of you. Thank you😊

  • @tomflaherty1055
    @tomflaherty1055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing. That was neat and interesting hearing your back story.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Tom, glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍

  • @marielouiseweeksb33attitud33
    @marielouiseweeksb33attitud33 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cute cute pictures.

  • @carolnpete8860
    @carolnpete8860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    really enjoyed the video, lovely pics too!
    looking forward to the wild camping video .. x

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Carol, glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍

  • @dawngreen4074
    @dawngreen4074 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic laidback, easy chat....really interesting .TFS

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Dawn, glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍

  • @robstone8435
    @robstone8435 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, we love your video’s. I have found you because we went just to Kristiansand with the same ferry. We saw this q&a and fell in love with both of your personalitys. We hope you keep traveling and make more video’s. Greetings Rob

  • @maryg.249
    @maryg.249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent q and a! You both are naturals behind the camera and in front of it. The next video will be one to look forward to. Blessings, Mary

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Mary, very kind of you 🙏🙂

  • @markhavard9447
    @markhavard9447 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for taking the time to make the Q&A. Found it very interesting. Did smile when I spotted in the background of one of the photos that a gallon of 4 star petrol was £1.69! If only.....

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, those were the days, we will never see those prices again that’s for sure! Thanks for watching 🙂👍

  • @positivelypurple
    @positivelypurple 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so looking forward to part 2 guys. Brilliant q&a and so interesting to learn about how you met and your life together. Loved all the photos from your younger days, especially your wedding photo. I'm like you Carol I love planning Holidays and booking everything, my husband isn't interested until we're ready to set off! Thanks for sharing 👍

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with planning your next adventure. Let’s hope we can get out exploring again soon 🤞🙂👍

  • @philstoneman6427
    @philstoneman6427 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely to hear all about how you met and your jobs, I smiled when you mentioned about doing a wild camp in a multi storey car park, I thought to myself that will probably happen on one your trips😀, thanks for a very interesting video, looking forward to the next video.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always on the lookout for new wild camping spots 😂 Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂👍

  • @detectiveofmoneypolitics
    @detectiveofmoneypolitics 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see the travel cheers Frank and Julie G Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching. Greetings to you in Melbourne 🙂

  • @assassinjane
    @assassinjane 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    And a huge thank you for sharing personal (lovey-dovey) information about how you met and all! :D

  • @donnabullock2066
    @donnabullock2066 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving your channel, especially uplifting during all these Covid lockdowns. Virtual travelling with you two; thanks for the content. Sending positive vibes from Victoria, Australia. For now, we are off to the Outer Hebrides ... bye for now, Donna

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Donna. You have had some tough lockdowns over there. Here in the UK we just found out that some of our Politicians may have been enjoying a nice little garden party whilst we were all prevented from seeing anyone. If our videos bring some enjoyment in these crazy times then we are glad 👍

  • @louisesymonds9963
    @louisesymonds9963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is wonderful that you can enjoy your well earned retirement together doing what you love. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. They are interesting and inspirational. X

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Louise. We consider ourselves very fortunate 🙂👍

  • @campervanzoso
    @campervanzoso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a brilliant video.

  • @donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854
    @donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a loverly story great q and a all the best donny

  • @marykenna5778
    @marykenna5778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely excellent video..My hubby and I always wondered about your background work etc..So interesting, we felt we knew you both really well, almost like friends..😁😁 but now its nice to have the foundation of "Life is too Short".Its like reading a book through u tube..Brilliant u are both very brave especially with the wild camping.Cant wait to hear more.Keep up the good work..☘☘💛

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Mary for your kind comments. I don’t think we are brave, we just try and be sensible 😊 Greetings to you and hubby in Ireland 👍🙂

  • @marietgonzalez5622
    @marietgonzalez5622 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So enjoyed hearing about you both personally!❤️

  • @Iain2000
    @Iain2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Discovered your channel through Wee Brown Van. Great to get to know you and your videos. Some great advice and looking forward to seeing more. Thanks!

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and welcome to our channel 😀👍

  • @rickc322
    @rickc322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found your channel. What a lovely couple.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much Rick, you are very kind 😊

  • @brian472
    @brian472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trouble with an electric vehicle is the battery.
    The co2 produced in production of battery is very high.
    To charge an electric vehicle is also mainly charged by fossil fuel power stations.
    Making the E vehicle environment unfriendly

  • @yeracj2799
    @yeracj2799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting. Great life story.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found it interesting. Thanks for watching 👍😊

  • @suebt8794
    @suebt8794 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listening to you two makes me think of me and my hubby. Hate being apart just want to be together. Made me cry because this IS love x

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww thank you Sue. That is so sweet ❤️

  • @ethanesmith
    @ethanesmith 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are my heroes! How great for me that Recon Campers is a 10 min. drive from my house. I've been by to meet the owner and his girlfriend on several occasions now and even purchased a new set of wheels from him for our new NV200 campervan. I must say it is difficult to imagine that beautiful young couple (you still are!) ever having a falling out! Thanks to the Wee Broon Van I just got my Osimo Action from Amazon the other day and hope to emulate you soon. So nice to get to know you both a little better. Thank you for sharing!

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ethan. You are lucky having your dealer just a 10 min drive away. Good luck with the Osmo Action and have fun recording your adventures 🙂👍

  • @JohnSmith-xx5ou
    @JohnSmith-xx5ou 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW, lovely duvely..xx great ,enjoyed so much .xx

    • @JohnSmith-xx5ou
      @JohnSmith-xx5ou 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank..i ahave been in south east asia for 25 years, but enjoy the 2 of you

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks @@JohnSmith-xx5ou 🙂👍

  • @kieranking8657
    @kieranking8657 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed your life story, a lot of similarities with my own, my wife and I have had campervans for five years now and do a lot of wild camping ( not so much during covid ) and I agree with the rule of thumb " dont buy a campervan/motorhome any bigger than you absolutely need", looking forward to next instalment.👍

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sound advice Kieran. The bigger it is the more stuff you take and the more hassle you have on the road. We have been there and made those mistakes 👍

  • @felixmcquillan7683
    @felixmcquillan7683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    interesting video and thank you both

  • @lindylund280
    @lindylund280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was lovely. You are such a great couple. You seem so content and so devoted to each other. That's such a positive example. Thanks.

  • @getawaygeese
    @getawaygeese 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and insight I to your life and decisions and I think these videos help people when they are looking at Campervans / Caravans etc .... well done can’t wait for the next video. Thanks for the mention 👍🏻. Agree with your choice on being able to get to those locations down those narrow lanes as often that’s the best sites ..... factor for us. Definitely do a video on wild camping as you are braver than us which is a mental thought process issue for us so be good to understand your thoughts

  • @chrisneedham5803
    @chrisneedham5803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always wanted to ask what you'd done for work, because I noticed you are both well organised and tidy almost military fashion. Nice to hear Carol did Sunday school lessons. Cheers 🍷🍺👍

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching Chris. Glad we could fill in some background information 🙂👍

  • @gwynethglas-brown9171
    @gwynethglas-brown9171 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video 😊

  • @Motorhoming_Fun
    @Motorhoming_Fun 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing Ken and Carol really enjoyed that inside into your lives. Thanks Ian.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching Ian, glad you enjoyed it ☺️👍

    • @Motorhoming_Fun
      @Motorhoming_Fun 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LifeistooshortCK hi ken looking into buying a DJI Osmo Pocket 2 what editing software can you recommend for a beginner ?

    • @Motorhoming_Fun
      @Motorhoming_Fun 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LifeistooshortCK should have said for iMac or MacBook

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good update

  • @johnbrownboots9884
    @johnbrownboots9884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to know the background of the two who run one of my favourite channels

  • @johnstone1657
    @johnstone1657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi to you both.
    Ref caravans in europe the are viewed to be blonging to the traveller fraternity. So they are frowned on

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks John, that’s good to know. We did hear that while travelling in Ireland too 🙂👍

  • @whiskeycook3323
    @whiskeycook3323 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely chat from you n carol. I think carol n I would get on great on kitchen experiments, as I do lots of homemade kitchen stuff. Mike (from wee brown van) every time I here his voice makes me want to enjoy a wee shot of my Scottish whiskey. I loved the Hebrides series. It would have been my 7th vacation to Scotland this year, but due to COVID, had to cancel. I live in a very beautiful state of Wisconsin,but I love visiting your country through your videos

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Hope you can get to visit Scotland next year. Greetings to Wisconsin. Stay safe 👍🙂

  • @lulehmberg601
    @lulehmberg601 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely listen to u both, also quit funny sometimes.thank u😀👋

  • @assassinjane
    @assassinjane 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Pirates! :D So good to hear from your early years! :D Never thought about your real jobs would be what you just said they were! Epic! :D

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad we were able to surprise you with our past jobs Kata 😁 Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @RODPIKERDRONESUK
    @RODPIKERDRONESUK 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great question and answer session Ken & Carol I have to laugh I had carol down as being a secretary or personal assistant because so she seems to be so organised and as for you Ken I had you down as working for the Government in some way.you are great at talking in a calm way and nothing seems to get you flustered. I really enjoyed hearing about your careers and how you meet and seeing the photos of yourselves and travels in your caravans that you have owned. Well done looking forward to part 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 lol cheers

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Rod. Glad you enjoyed it, we were a bit apprehensive about how it would be received 😊👍

  • @samanthagaudet1461
    @samanthagaudet1461 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy 40 years together

  • @alanjackson4646
    @alanjackson4646 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent chat and good information. I had a couple of Eriba vans, a Familia 310, I bought from Lechlade in 1997 (the day Diana died) and a Triton 410 bought from Automotive Leisure in Hamworthy, Poole. I found AL to be a good firm to do business with. Look forward to Part 2 and vlog on Wild camping in the near future.
    Regards AJ

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Alan. We had an Eriba Puck L 230GT 2005-2007 and an Eriba Troll 552GT 2007-2011, both from Lechlade. We tried to get a water ingress problem in our Troll fixed at AL Poole but they weren’t interested, probably because we didn’t buy the caravan from them! Glad you are enjoying the videos 🙂👍

  • @douglashouston81
    @douglashouston81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks,very helpfull

  • @joedunne6737
    @joedunne6737 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool, you were made for each other.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice of you to say so, thanks Joe, we think that too 😊👍

  • @eleanorbyrne8805
    @eleanorbyrne8805 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed this video

  • @margaretconnery7422
    @margaretconnery7422 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad i found this carol and ken. My son works for Lloyd's bank from home now. I remember learning my bible verse on a Saturday night for Sunday. Im going to watch the Ireland one's after the isle of man vlogs. Take care and stay safe. Xx ❤️💙 Id like to visit America.

  • @GonePottyGardening
    @GonePottyGardening 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video 👍🙂

  • @lindahiggins7744
    @lindahiggins7744 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have always enjoyed following you both, lately I have been feeling a bit low but always like watching you both it makes me feel a lot better. So keep those videos coming. Will you be doing Scotland again ? 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry to hear your feeling low Linda. If our videos help improve how you feel then that is good. Yes we will be coming back to Scotland at some point ❤️👍

  • @Rasher1974
    @Rasher1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I believe Hillside Derby tried to bring one out a couple of years ago but never took off.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t think there would have been enough interest a couple of years ago. Maybe they will relook at that option in another few years time.

  • @runtothesun
    @runtothesun 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listening to this is very familiar, I have worked in the NHS ambulance service for the last 33 years for SECAmb (paramedic/operational commander level although me being an old hand still slip up and call it bronze!) and I guess I am about 5 years behind the both of you retiring in the next 5 years. My wife worked for BA at Heathrow T4 (now a registered nurse at an acute hospital after completing her BSc Hon in her 40's!) we are looking at motorhomes and your videos are a great inspiration and insight.
    Stay safe

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Different blue light but the same challenges so I have a good feeling for what it must be like. All the best from me for those final years. Quite a change for your wife and good for her to achieve that. Its a big decision on which vehicle to choose but you have plenty of time to study the field. TH-cam is a great resource for that. 👍

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou very much for sharing. I can see now how you came to choose your van.

    • @sarahstrong7174
      @sarahstrong7174 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like to explore little byways too

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  ปีที่แล้ว

      Makes all the difference to us despite the big drop in comfort.

  • @kevinwillis6707
    @kevinwillis6707 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    enjoyed the Q and A, i must say the newer electric vans have a range of 200 miles, so maybe range isnt such a problem, however if you enjoy remote areas finding a charger may be tricky.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There certainly needs to be a lot more charging stations to cope with the increase in demand.

  • @keithdavies51
    @keithdavies51 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just come across your channel so will be busy catching up with your past vlogs. If you haven’t done one already, a vlog on how you plan your trips would be really useful

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome Keith and thanks for watching. We have made a note of your suggestion and think that is a good idea for a future vlog 👍🙂

  • @kevza1978
    @kevza1978 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, Good people. Very open and honest. I would never have thought Ken was a Policeman haha!!! Really enjoy the videos. I hope to have a wee camper one day. :D

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Kevin, glad you enjoy the videos. Hope you get that wee camper one day 😊👍

  • @angiedodd3016
    @angiedodd3016 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I guessed correctly that you were in the police ! The reason is your talk on safely parking your van. I'm a bloody genius !! I loved the tips and I also bought a NV 200 and love it! Not as posh as yours but just a van for me to kip in on a long journey to France. Bought a big dog and a good tip is to have a can of hornet spray in the van and leave an old pair of men's boots size 13 outside the door of a night lol great vids

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well done Angie. We love your safety suggestions 👍🙂 Give your dog a hug from us 🐶😊

  • @malcolmsearle1346
    @malcolmsearle1346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In France you can drive a motorhome on a car licsence, if you want to drag a caravan you have to have another driving license, that is why France is more geared towards motor homes

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That explains a lot. Thanks for the info Malcolm 🙂👍

  • @pauls3930
    @pauls3930 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really love watching you two. You are right relaxing right watch ..
    nosey question sorry ….
    I am a massive caravan geek and love it, since getting the little red van have you ever missed the space of the caravan ?
    Envious of the freedom of the little red van but don’t know if I would miss space

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You would definitely miss the space and all the lovely things like Alde heating which is mostly silent. We left caravans as we had 2 Baileys where the axle dropped and we had started watching TH-cam videos about van lifers. We took the plunge and ordered the NV200 specifically as we wanted to be super mobile and to be able to park anywhere. Huge risk as we couldn’t hire one to see if we liked it. Luckily for us the freedom it brings has proved more important than the comfort. Beware though that if you get unlucky with the weather like we did on the next series (starting Friday 8th April) things are more challenging in a small van. Our advice is hire a van first to make sure you like it.

  • @johnallen148
    @johnallen148 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Ken Carol,thank you Ken for sending the link to watch part one of your Q/A it was so very interesting to sit there and tell us your life story was absolutely fantastic,I fell I know you two like a friend,you both have had a exciting life in the early days of meeting each other getting married the jobs Carol had done ,Ken you in the police force working you way up the ladder till retirement am I right in say you can retire at 55 ? I watched this blog with was fantastic,now it’s time to find part 2 ,till next time take care keep safe, John 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️👏🙌

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi John. Thanks for watching and your lovely comment. When I was in the police you could retire after 30 years service so if you joined at age 18 you could retire at 48 😀

  • @shaunmckenna1923
    @shaunmckenna1923 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello again nice to see you both , loved that video Ken policeman I would have never picked you as that Military had crossed my mind a couple of times as you do remind me of a great friend he was military, and Carol I had you down for a nurse as you seem to have such a nice caring way about you. I am learning so much from your videos as i do intend to get a camper van and travel from Vancouver to Alaska , so keep all the great info coming , All the best to you both . Shaun

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching Shaun. A campervan trip from Vancouver to Alaska sounds like a great adventure 🙂👍

  • @jimjoe2323
    @jimjoe2323 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting ! I would have thought you had something to do with Television as your videos are so profesionally done ! Very enjoyable and well put together !

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have watched a lot of tv but have no professional recording experience, just a keen sense of what I like and what I don’t 😁👍

  • @oatmealcreampie3493
    @oatmealcreampie3493 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this video! I love listening to people's stories and it helps us get to know you both better. Adding the photos made it even more interesting. I will consider this my first lesson in video story telling, something I really need to practice.
    When I was searching for a van and someone to do the camper conversion, a Nissan NV200 was at the top of my list but after adding in the conversion cost, my budget ranked it differently.😮 The budget is the ultimate decision-maker, right?

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Annie, glad you enjoyed the video. I guess you are right, the budget will massively affect the decision on which vehicle to go for 👍🙂

  • @sweetlorraine6982
    @sweetlorraine6982 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Although i didn’t do long hours i didn’t like commuting to London either and consequently didn’t last very long.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don’t know how people can do a long commute to work on public transport day in day out for years 😞

  • @davidc4988
    @davidc4988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting, in particular you’re run through retirement, we are in the same run up to retirement sometime in the next 6 months.
    Thanks again, David.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching David. Congratulations on your coming retirement. Hopefully within the next six months we will have a lot more freedom to enjoy ourselves again 👍😊

    • @davidc4988
      @davidc4988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LifeistooshortCK Very interesting videos, looking forward to waving goodbye to work, fingers crossed for all of us!
      Thanks, David.

  • @astridhelenelewis4615
    @astridhelenelewis4615 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoy all your videos... find so many simularities but at the sametime so different. Fun to learn that you worked at the airport for so many years Carol.. because i do work at the airport in Oslo. At the moment for Menzies that originate from UK. Love the atmosefare... and I love to do planning of trips altough my hubby likes that a bit to... and most of the time we are a bit impulsive. We love our tiny caravan a burstner 410m. We do a lot of freecamping i Norway and Sweden. Maybe itis easier here. We think a bit oppsiteof you when it comes to reasening for or against a camperwan ormotorhome. We do look at them. Soiloved heading all your argument about this. Really looking forward to us retire in a few years. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this...

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Astrid, lovely to hear from you. It does sound like we have many things in common. Wish we had the same attitude to free camping in the UK that there is in Norway and Sweden but I guess we just don’t have the space. Enjoy your travels 😀

  • @sandiefagan8982
    @sandiefagan8982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video, Carol and Ken and so nice to get to know you better. However isn’t it a bit strange that it’s a one-way street from your point of view and you don’t know your subscribers much. We get to know you and you don’t really know us. On your travels you might get people treating you like best friends and you’re wondering ‘Who is this’!!! haha!
    Oh Carol - it made me smile that you turned him down after 6 months and he made you wait 3 years before asking again!!!!! Anyway it all turned out well and you both come over as well tuned into each others needs.
    Thank you for sharing that time with us all and if I ever come across you on my travels I’ll say hello. Today I get my camper van - delivery was delayed because of COVID-19 and a shutdown at the converters due to illness. Take care.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Sandie. How exciting to be getting your camper after the delay. Who knows we may bump into you one day on the road, not literally I hope 😂 It would be great to meet you 🙂👍

  • @kates.441
    @kates.441 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for sharing part of your lives. It was like sitting down having coffee with you :-). It must seem odd that we all know and see so much about you and you don't know all 5.38K of us! We have some things in common and hope to meet you both in person some day - hope that's not too creepy! LoL! I have been behind in watching your videos as we are now in full moving to Ireland mode. House is sold and now trying to secure an apartment in Ireland while still in Oregon :-0. We hope to be in Ireland the first of the year :-). I will definitely squeeze in the time to catch up on your vlogs just to relax and breathe :-)

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its not creepy. There are plenty of you tuber’s we would like to meet. Good luck with the move its a stressful thing to do so if we can take your mind off it for a moment that is good 👍