I love the filming w sun and shadow coming through the trees. Fun, eating + food prep, DIY'S and Gunther @ side ALWAYS very cool ! We had a place on the rez up there ( hubs part Native)..I miss it💕
Just commenting to help your algorithm-want you to know that seeing seeing Gunther is going to be in this video makes me so happy! Yeah, that’s a scary thing, the nutters. Stay safe!
I am binge watching you again, recovering from surgery. I am so enjoying these for the second and third time. This birthday part two is great. I just love watching you do your pie iron cooking
Gunther's little button nose and waggy tail makes me miss our late schnoodle Tootsie. Love that he gets to go on such fun adventures (and that we get to go along with him).
had a surprise this morning, your crane footage brought back up. my pair showed up strutting south across the lawn to the neighbors than across the road down to the swamp for the season.
So glad you were safe and the other lite rock neighbor was aware of the situation during the night. What a bummer for the trip. And yet you were making lemonade out of lemons (or mimosas out of oranges lol) and looked like a lovely birthday location 🎉
I love your videos and how you take such good care of Gunther. You are a very kind and gentle soul. I had to laugh when you called the bees jerks. Too funny and thank you for sharing the recipe.
Hey! After many sedans and coupes I just got my first 4R last week and have been figuring out the best way to get started car camping. Your videos inspired me and gave me many great ideas! Thanks for sharing and all the idea's!
I don’t know why I’m watching camping videos when I hate camping myself. I apparently like watching other people do it, and especially seeing places in Arizona I would otherwise never see. Thanks for taking us along. You have a great voice and sense of humor; I find myself LOLing for real. A coworker of mine who used to be a coworker of yours told me about your videos and I’m glad she did! (Thanks, Michelle!) P.S. Happy Birthday!
Happy belated birthday 🥳 you definitely know how to enjoy camping! Best advice....stay away from paid campgrounds. AZ has so much free camping! Sooo much better! 🙏🏻✌🏻
Thanks so much! I go back and forth between paid and dispersed. I like having a reserved spot and facilities, but then... people. 😖 So then I'll boondock a couple times, until I get tired of stressing and bringing all my own stuff, and then book a site. Rinse, repeat. 😂 Variety is the spice of life, I guess!
@@ShoestringMartha Totally understand that logic. The people are what keeps me away. The older I get the less I can tolerate the rudeness of others. Yet one does need to shower 🙂✌🏻
Thanks for sharing your birthday camp with us❣️ What fun.... well, except for the obnoxious neighbor. I'm sorry that was part of your experience but you seemed to handle it well. 👍 Gunther's a fantastic companion. 🐶 Enjoy your next trip around the sun!!!
Im glad Im not the only person who camps alone. In some ways, I love it, cuz I can do and go at my own pace, but I’d also love to have someone with whom to share the experiences. One thing I enjoy about your camping is that you’re pretty adventurous in your approach to camp cooking. I’d never think of trying some of the things you’ve prepared, but for your example.
Yeah, I feel all that. One good thing about camping on TH-cam is that I kinda feel like I have friends with me, but can also just shut off the camera when I want to feel truly alone. Next trip is with friends (actual, in-person humans 😀), so it'll be a nice change of pace to shoot the breeze around the fire and swap ideas.
What a great video, but of course you realize who is the actual star of the show… Gunther! What a face, I would have to snuggle him constantly. Happy birthday
Here in NY quiet hours are at 10 pm and Park Rangers do a drive by a few times a night so thev behavior of that man would not be allowed. You have the views we have the peace and quiet. I still might trade
AZ State Parks' quiet hours start at 9:00pm, but the campground are managed by hosts, who generally don't do patrols. I'm sure they would have handled it if I went to their site and complained, but it didn't feel safe to leave my vehicle. To be fair, of my entire year of camping, this was the only really bad / kinda scary incident. For the most part, other campers were quiet and respectful.
What an awesome birthday. I cant wait to get out next week on vacation. Highly recommend "Common Grounds" coffee shop in Payson. It's my go-to everytime I'm in Payson.
Boy, Show Low is nice except when there’s a rude obnoxious neighbor. Anyways, the bees were the second creature visitor. I would’ve ran especially Killer Bee looking ones! Hope it was nice even though it was a tad exciting - Gunther is cool as a cucumber. I just had my birthday Starbucks mocha vanilla frappe! Cheers and happy belated!
Thank you and happy birthday to you as well! When I could have treated myself with *anything* on the menu, I got my usual boring old americano with soy. 🤣
Happy Birthday 🎉Although, I’m fairly certain that it was weeks ago but glad to see that you enjoyed your special day. BTW Gunther seems to be a great little companion for camping & oh so cute 🐶. I thought about buying one on Amazon since my little guy is only an 11 pounder but I’m not sure if he’d like the backpack.
Haha thanks! Yeah but I'm cool with a month-long celebration this time. 😄 Gunther is pretty tolerant of everything (except the blender), but perhaps a front sling-style carrier might be more comfy for a lil dude.
Glad there were no other issues with your unfriendly neighbor. The bike ride looked fun. Did you get a chance to do any more fishing? I always have luck with a Jake’s lure when fishing for trout. Free food is the best!
While I was making coffee, I could hear all these lunkers jumping and flopping, down in the lake. I really wanted to get down there and throw a line in, but after a night of poor sleep and considering how far way the access path was, I just did not have the energy for it. I've got a creekside camp coming up in about a week, and hope to give it another shot then. 🤞
@@ShoestringMartha understandable for sure! Glad you’re heading out again soon. I appreciate you filming and know it’s a lot of work filming and editing. But it’s fun to come along!
Guy sounds very weird...or maybe a veteran who was having some trouble with mental health..or drink etc ANYWAY .HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY!!!! sorry you had to have a bad night. But at least it was a beautiful place!!! And skunks didnt "bomb" your camp
Not at all 🙂 As long as I am parked, and the engine is off, there is nothing drawing from the car battery. Anything that needs power I have hooked into the EcoFlow.
Happy Birthday! 🎉 Thanks for taking us along 👍👍
Awesome!
I love the filming w sun and shadow coming through the trees. Fun, eating + food prep, DIY'S and Gunther @ side ALWAYS very cool !
We had a place on the rez up there ( hubs part Native)..I miss it💕
Just commenting to help your algorithm-want you to know that seeing seeing Gunther is going to be in this video makes me so happy!
Yeah, that’s a scary thing, the nutters. Stay safe!
I love it - please keep it up 😄 and big thanks from Gunther too!
Happy Birthday!
I love that line, “I was too busy sitting in the hammock”.
It’s very important work 😂
Happy belated birthday! Thanks for taking us along.
I am binge watching you again, recovering from surgery. I am so enjoying these for the second and third time. This birthday part two is great. I just love watching you do your pie iron cooking
Healing vibes to you! 💓
Love to see Gunther living his best life. ♥️
I really enjoy your videos
Gunther is such a goodboi! Happy (way belated) birthday!
Gunther's little button nose and waggy tail makes me miss our late schnoodle Tootsie. Love that he gets to go on such fun adventures (and that we get to go along with him).
Thanks for joining! Aww... Tootsie 😔 I could totally see schnoodle in Gunther's looks - with his lil beard and curly coat. 🥰
had a surprise this morning, your crane footage brought back up. my pair showed up strutting south across the lawn to the neighbors than across the road down to the swamp for the season.
When I have neighbors playing the role of ‘super DJ’. I put on my safety glasses and blare polka until they resign. 😂😂
Lol! I was realllly tempted to share my love of Drum & Bass 😏
I'm still gone but still plan on meeting up with the solar panel!
Awesome thank you! Enjoy your time out there 🥰
So glad you were safe and the other lite rock neighbor was aware of the situation during the night. What a bummer for the trip. And yet you were making lemonade out of lemons (or mimosas out of oranges lol) and looked like a lovely birthday location 🎉
I felt like if I cried about it and let him ruin my time, he would have “won”, and I’m just too competitive for that! 😄
I love your videos and how you take such good care of Gunther. You are a very kind and gentle soul. I had to laugh when you called the bees jerks. Too funny and thank you for sharing the recipe.
Hey! After many sedans and coupes I just got my first 4R last week and have been figuring out the best way to get started car camping. Your videos inspired me and gave me many great ideas! Thanks for sharing and all the idea's!
Congrats on the Runner and welcome aboard!
Whipped Cream, Breakfast of Champions!! 😆 The Bee thinks you need a little honey. Happy Birthday!!
I don’t know why I’m watching camping videos when I hate camping myself. I apparently like watching other people do it, and especially seeing places in Arizona I would otherwise never see. Thanks for taking us along. You have a great voice and sense of humor; I find myself LOLing for real. A coworker of mine who used to be a coworker of yours told me about your videos and I’m glad she did! (Thanks, Michelle!) P.S. Happy Birthday!
Thanks for coming along, and please say hi to Michelle for me! 😊🍸
I did and she says she misses you! 😊
I find myself LOLing as well 😂
Happy belated birthday 🥳 you definitely know how to enjoy camping! Best advice....stay away from paid campgrounds. AZ has so much free camping! Sooo much better! 🙏🏻✌🏻
Thanks so much! I go back and forth between paid and dispersed. I like having a reserved spot and facilities, but then... people. 😖 So then I'll boondock a couple times, until I get tired of stressing and bringing all my own stuff, and then book a site. Rinse, repeat. 😂 Variety is the spice of life, I guess!
@@ShoestringMartha Totally understand that logic. The people are what keeps me away. The older I get the less I can tolerate the rudeness of others. Yet one does need to shower 🙂✌🏻
Thanks for sharing your birthday camp with us❣️ What fun.... well, except for the obnoxious neighbor. I'm sorry that was part of your experience but you seemed to handle it well. 👍 Gunther's a fantastic companion. 🐶 Enjoy your next trip around the sun!!!
First, happy belated birthday. Second, I am a bit envious that I never thought of camping mimosas.
thank you! 🥂
Im glad Im not the only person who camps alone. In some ways, I love it, cuz I can do and go at my own pace, but I’d also love to have someone with whom to share the experiences. One thing I enjoy about your camping is that you’re pretty adventurous in your approach to camp cooking. I’d never think of trying some of the things you’ve prepared, but for your example.
Yeah, I feel all that. One good thing about camping on TH-cam is that I kinda feel like I have friends with me, but can also just shut off the camera when I want to feel truly alone.
Next trip is with friends (actual, in-person humans 😀), so it'll be a nice change of pace to shoot the breeze around the fire and swap ideas.
@@ShoestringMartha fantastic! Looking forward to the next video.😁
HBDay, Dear Martha!!🎉🎉
U r an Inspiration!!
Gunther was tuckered out for sure :p
Always with the blep! 😄
Great video! Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🎁🎊! Gunther is adorable ❤️
Thank you!! 😊
What a great video, but of course you realize who is the actual star of the show… Gunther! What a face, I would have to snuggle him constantly. Happy birthday
Thanks, and I mean, was there ever any doubt? 🤣 He's not much of a snuggler, but thankfully, he graciously tolerates my affection.
Here in NY quiet hours are at 10 pm and Park Rangers do a drive by a few times a night so thev behavior of that man would not be allowed. You have the views we have the peace and quiet. I still might trade
AZ State Parks' quiet hours start at 9:00pm, but the campground are managed by hosts, who generally don't do patrols. I'm sure they would have handled it if I went to their site and complained, but it didn't feel safe to leave my vehicle. To be fair, of my entire year of camping, this was the only really bad / kinda scary incident. For the most part, other campers were quiet and respectful.
Happy Belated Birthday...Enjoy your videos.. Thanks...
Thank you! ☺️
What an awesome birthday. I cant wait to get out next week on vacation. Highly recommend "Common Grounds" coffee shop in Payson. It's my go-to everytime I'm in Payson.
Oooohhh! I'll look for it, next time I go through there. Thanks for the recco and enjoy your vacation!
Boy, Show Low is nice except when there’s a rude obnoxious neighbor. Anyways, the bees were the second creature visitor. I would’ve ran especially Killer Bee looking ones! Hope it was nice even though it was a tad exciting - Gunther is cool as a cucumber. I just had my birthday Starbucks mocha vanilla frappe! Cheers and happy belated!
Thank you and happy birthday to you as well! When I could have treated myself with *anything* on the menu, I got my usual boring old americano with soy. 🤣
Happy birthday! Thanks for sharing the receipe!
Happy Birthday 🎉Although, I’m fairly certain that it was weeks ago but glad to see that you enjoyed your special day. BTW Gunther seems to be a great little companion for camping & oh so cute 🐶. I thought about buying one on Amazon since my little guy is only an 11 pounder but I’m not sure if he’d like the backpack.
Haha thanks! Yeah but I'm cool with a month-long celebration this time. 😄 Gunther is pretty tolerant of everything (except the blender), but perhaps a front sling-style carrier might be more comfy for a lil dude.
Can you give me a link to the green and white “warmer oven” that you plug in while driving? Thanks!
Unfortunately, they don't sell that particular model anymore, but this one looks pretty similar: amzn.to/3BkaZNv
Glad there were no other issues with your unfriendly neighbor. The bike ride looked fun. Did you get a chance to do any more fishing? I always have luck with a Jake’s lure when fishing for trout. Free food is the best!
While I was making coffee, I could hear all these lunkers jumping and flopping, down in the lake. I really wanted to get down there and throw a line in, but after a night of poor sleep and considering how far way the access path was, I just did not have the energy for it.
I've got a creekside camp coming up in about a week, and hope to give it another shot then. 🤞
@@ShoestringMartha understandable for sure! Glad you’re heading out again soon. I appreciate you filming and know it’s a lot of work filming and editing. But it’s fun to come along!
@ 2:48 Epic shot! Don’t know what I was expecting… but it definitely wasn’t dairy whip 🤣
Gotta start the day with celebration!
Ha. It was so casually put in there with the nice sunrise I didn't even notice it. What a nice moment. 🥳
Guy sounds very weird...or maybe a veteran who was having some trouble with mental health..or drink etc
ANYWAY
.HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY!!!! sorry you had to have a bad night. But at least it was a beautiful place!!! And skunks didnt "bomb" your camp
Thank you 🥰
He definitely had something going on, probably not helped by an entire case of beer. 😒
I so enjoy seeing travels with Gunther. Do you have a link for the bed cushion you use?
You bet! I added it to the top of the gear list, in the description. 😊
@@ShoestringMartha thank you! fun thought to bring the Tarot along too.🙂
What campground did you stay at and site #????
Great video and Happy Birthday.
Thanks! Fool Hollow, Eagle Loop… 24 I think 🤔 I think my (nice) neighbor had a better spot, which would be 23 I believe.
Do you worry at all about the car battery?
Not at all 🙂 As long as I am parked, and the engine is off, there is nothing drawing from the car battery. Anything that needs power I have hooked into the EcoFlow.