Van Life Q&A | How we met, north woods winter, and more...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 พ.ย. 2022
- Join us for this honest & open Q&A. We discuss everything from how we met, our relationship dynamic, details of the upcoming winter, and much more. Hang out and have some fun!
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We are Linnea and Akela. Through the van build, I used my stubbornness and drive to show individuals that they, too, can convert a campervan by themselves and on a budget, with a lot of learning, rolling up the sleeves, and getting to work.
Our goal is to inspire individuals to chase their dreams... to break from societal limitations and live the life they truly desire.
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I can't be the only one stressing out while watching you talk with your hands with a large knife just swinging around!! 🤣🤣
I'm 66 and I totally agree with you on the whole retirement thing. We never know how much time we have. I have no retirement and live off grid in a converted shuttle bus with my two dogs. I realize it's not for everyone but what I wake up to each day is priceless. So.....get busy living or get busy dying ❤🤗 I loved this video!!
I am no help with board games cause they suck. But I love you guys . Best of luck in all you do.
so why aren't you sharing ?? ??? joined your channel,want to see your
Pups...
I’m also 66, well…in a couple of weeks. Living in a camper van . . . still finishing it out. And I also have no retirement.
I injured my back badly in a car accident in 1977. Spent a lot of years working and trying to work while in pain. I never really made enough to invest. I finally applied for disability in 2017. After 4-1/2 years, I won my case and start receiving SSDI. I used most of my backpay to buy my van outright. I’m really needing to supplement my income and I’ve been thinking about starting a TH-cam channel. Or some kind of online business. Perhaps a website combined with print on demand. Do y’all have any thoughts on me doing something like that at my age? I have pretty good computer skills.
This is the epitome of a healthy, respectful relationship, THIS should be everyone’s “relationship goals”. The world needs more of this example you both are setting, thank you for sharing !
I’m so happy the two of you met. Everything just fell into place. Your relationship works for your individual lives. Your paths cross, merge, branch off but are never truly separated as they converge back to one another.
P.S., I love the dynamic between the 2 of you. It's probably the best I've seen since my parents. No jealousy, complete confidence in yourselves & each other. That's so special!!
OKAY so with this apple slicer I personally would most definitely do dried apples as an additional source of preserved apples. I borrow my fruit dryer from a (former) neighbor who can part with it for a few days a year.
90% of the time I was fixated on that knife swinging around and yet Wolfman is the one who gets cut 😂 Loved hanging out for the hour, you guys are cute n fun
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@@larissapienaar2436 we'll see if i get banned 😄
Notice she couldn’t cut and talk at the same time…. Lol
Chris was one of the original you tubers that I used to follow, and I just had such mad respect for how well he dealt with life issues having an RV that would break down. His amazing ability to stay positive was really an inspiration. This match makes so much sense, hope you all continue to have as much happiness as possible.
I stumbled across this video and Chris looked so familiar I knew I recognized him from videos I watched along time ago. Does he still make videos? What's his channel?
@@darianmarshall4262 the off-grid skoolie
Chris travels is the actual name of his channel
I just wanted to inject my own perspective on the dynamics you two have in your relationship...
First off, I confess that I took some time checking you out once I realized you and Chris were an item. 🤣 I was like, 'who turned his head and is she a good fit?' 🤣 I don't even personally know Chris, but have been watching him, Wess, and everyone encompassing his life for the past 5 years and my protective instincts kicked in, I couldn't help it. 😜
So, after subbing to your channel and binge watching your videos, I can totally see why he fell for you. You are an amazing person, inside and out!
With that being said, the dynamics you two have is awesome! You both came together knowing and loving yourselves, both of you were actively pursuing your dreams which are very similar if not identical. This led to being able to come together respecting and honoring each other, understanding that you have two different lives (four, including your fur babies). That is huge! You are sharing life together, rather than becoming consumed with one or the other's life. There's a lot if emotional maturity and stability in that. I could go on and on about it, really...
Too often, one person in a relationship will conform to the other and the balance between them is lost. I don't think many people understand that as individuals, you should always be individuals when it comes to living out your dreams and purpose. If two people can do that, in honoring and respecting their partner, it's the healthiest relationship you can have. It will be successful. You both can bring something to the table.
I am so happy for both of you!! Now Wess needs to find his person. I volunteer myself, but I need a few more years to get stuff together. If he's still single in a few years, I plan to introduce myself. 🤣🤭 I have had a crush on him for years! It makes me mad that he's been with some very shady women whom have hurt him. 😑
Anyway, I love you guys, you are my favorite YT couple. Here's to many years together! 🥂
Wolf man you are as cool as Linnea! 67 year old here. Live your life!! I❤
Wow, such in depth and interesting content. Thanks for sharing. I feel like the universe puts us right where we are supposed to be. You are old souls living your best life and I appreciate you taking us along for the ride. 🙏🏼
Y'all are just adorable! I am loving watching you learn new things and grow together!!!
Backgammon, cards, Yahtzee…some of the older & simple ones.
I don’t want to be boring & keep repeating myself on how inspirational you are Linnea, how I love seeing you so happy, etc., so I will just say you are my all time favorite vlogger. You & WM’s (Chris) relationship is so magical. Including the relationship the dogs have. I truly believe this was a “match made in heaven”! Give that sweet Akela a hug from me! ❤
Thank You So Much Both of You for Giving Your Time to Us. I am Nervous and Excited for The Winter In The Woods Adventure, But I Feel All 4 of You are going to Rock It and Learn A Bunch from doing it 🥰
Been following Chris for a while, I'm glad to see that he has found someone to be with!
It sounds to me like you have the ultimate mature, trusting and loving relationship. Very few people EVER find that.
👍🤩💝Ooooh snap, wait a minute, that’s CHRIS…he looks different….I knew I had recognized his face. I didn’t realize he wasn’t with the other girl “G” anymore - or maybe I did know but have forgotten because it’s been several years and I don’t keep up with other people’s life. Oh well I watched many of his videos from years ago and I don’t think I’ve seen him so playful & happy before. Wishing you both the best. 💝
You guys are awesome together! Chris is such a cool dude!!! Glad you guys found one another! Universe brought two awesome people together!
I love that. Do what you love and the rest will fall in place!!
I really enjoyed this video, you guys have such a bright future! And Wolfman is pretty good helping the the apples!
I love the fact that you don’t tie each other down and are open to each others freedoms, wants and needs. It takes a unique and special person to be like that and I think y’all will work out fine and if you don’t, you’ll most likely be friends. One main thing I hated when I was married was NO freedom and that is why I’ve been single ever since and probably the rest of my life. I hope the best for you both and I can’t wait to follow your travels and adventures! I’m so happy for the dogs too!💙
No attachment disorder here! All we need is LOVE. All looks so fun🎉
Enjoyed this video. Nice getting to know Chris better. The entire time you guys were peeling and cutting apples, it seemed like apples were growing in the box! 😂
Here today gone tomorrow! Enjoy every minute. Less stress less worry, sounds fun.
I absolutely loved this!
The compatibility you two have is incredible! I found myself nodding and saying ‘yup!!!’ throughout. That communication is SO important to ANY kind of relationship.
The absolute beauty of having your own rigs is having that ability to truly take time for yourself.
Again, I am loving your channel and I am so looking forward to your winter adventure!!
No hate for your response to retirement; what works for you is special & I respect it! So happy I found your channel! As an animal & dog lover I don’t miss an episode since I found you! ❤😊🎉
I 100% stand by your view on retirement. I have always felt the same way! being someone that has been through something very traumatic, I am so hyper aware that we aren't promised tomorrow and it seems unreasonable to not live your life and do the things you love NOW. to me it scares me more to think I could die "before my time" and not have enjoyed, than it does to think of being older and having to still work.
I am 71 and have been widowed twice. We weren't able to do anything we wanted to. I tell people all the time to do it now, don't wait. You don't know what each day will bring. I bought a class C to live, not merely exist, with my 6 Shih Tzus. I am not full-time but desire to be.
This feels like the most wholesome and truthful channel I’ve found since 2011. Edit: since 2007! 😊
You two look perfect together and its so nice seeing so much happiness.
You all are exactly right too, you have to have trust in each other to have a good and solid relationship. I was fortunate to have married a man that trusts me 100% and I trust him. You are right where you say you can’t put someone in a cage - it just won’t work. We have been together for almost 25 years. On a side note, I told him if he didn’t like dogs, we couldn’t be together because I have had dogs (German Shepherds and Labs) my entire life. We have 5 GSD’s now🙄🤣You all are living your best life and doing it right❤️
Also, I love my Apple dohicky thingy🤣 I use it for potatoes too - deep frier and then do melted cheese on top (haha, I’m in the south and everything is fried🤦♀️🤣) Will you all be making your own breads too, while living off grid?
Casually displaying your platinum TH-cam award 😆
Battleship is a good game to play when you are bored. Poker is good too. I was wondering when this day would come. Y'all did not disappoint, you are both so fortunate to have found each other, enjoy the present. You both have such great character and to me, such sweet souls. I look forward to watching more this winter season. Take Care!
Enjoyed watching on my way home from work. 74, not retired, planning to after my 17 year old daughter is secure through college. Love that you combine hunting, canning, rtc
So glad you found each other and the dogs have adjusted. I am excited to see how things go for you during the winter. At 78 I like the idea you have about living for today and not too worried about retirement. Do the things you want while you can.
You two honestly are great to watch. It's just so natural and organic. You have certainly opened my eyes to what goes on my list for a healthy lifestyle and relationship. Thank you 😊
#1. When the question was asked re: what are you going to do with your “free time” made me laugh a bit. I think you will be working hard to ensure food, warmth, and improvements are continually sustained for your family (the 4 of you). (What I’ve witnessed watching Linnea since beginning her home (vanbuild) is her inability to sit still if work is to be done.) Excited to see the shelter builds, etc. #2: Your man (Cris, wolf/part wolf or not) 😂 makes Linnea smile with goo goo,love in the eyes and she appears even more at peace with herself than I’ve witnessed over the last several awesome years of watching. 3: I’m 10 yrs from “retirement” and you hit the nail on the head!!! Don’t wait for tomorrow. I did. Tomorrow turned into months, months into years, and now over 2 decades have gone! (I wanted to live the nomad lifestyle before it was cool and accepted) My body is shot, all the activities I wanted to do are not possible due to my arthritis, being overweight, and feelings of being “stuck” in a work environment that doesn’t allow even pt remote work. Your TH-cam videos bring me hope that it’s not too late. Lose weight, arthritis will dissipate and I may be able to get out there and explore with my pup! Until then, please know how inspiring you are and I’m super excited to see Chris and your growth. Sorry this was so long winded. Thank you for giving this nomad in heart hope. 😊
I love your individualism, your unity is even better!
Your videos are the perfect Sunday escapism. You're lifestyle and perspective on things is admirable and the coolest thing ever. Akela is the sweetest girl and I'm so happy for you guys. My favourite channel on TH-cam, keep rolling in the adventure and staying out in nature, much love ❤️
BOTTOM LINE: YOU HAVE AN HONEST RELATIONSHIP AND IT'S BEAUTIFUL. GOD BLESS...
I love your channel, Linnea. Just wanted to remind you that you deserve to be with someone who shows genuine enthusiasm about being with you. Someone who tells you how beautiful and amazing you are and how lucky HE is to be with you.
Chris, you are so right about not doing something different. I became disabled at 50. This can't be it for me. I raised my kids and worked all my life. Live you lives. I wish I would have showed a different perspective to my kids. Lived a different way with them. They do the grind for the rent.
Really loved hearing from you both...very special relationship, and look forward to the future content!
soooo excited for the vlogs to come and seriously adore the dynamic between you two! ❤
Love you guys! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure. You are two beautiful humans! Good luck off grid!
I really appreciate the length and depth of this video. Thank you for sharing
This video makes me so happy! You both are so wholesome and sweet. Your dynamic shines through and its truly amazing to watch. Thank you for sharing!
it is great that you keep your own space. even as married 35 years ....... very important to have your own space. Love your videos. As a couple ......it amazes me when spouses/significant others don't allow or have to ask permission to do things. TRUST and RESPECT is necessary. My husband hunts and has guy time. I travel, shop and have girl weekends ......while raising 4 kids. Wolf-man ......too funny!! from Wisconsin
I love watching you work together. Great team !😊
I just discovered your channel and this is my first video of yours I’ve watched! You two remind me so much of my boyfriend and me, who both lived in our own vans for a couple years. I think both y’all’s independence is what I can relate to the most. Can’t wait to watch more of your videos 🙂🚐
Wishing you well on your winter adventures.
I think ye both are a wonderful couple and compliment each other so well. I’m so happy you met each other
awesome question & answers such and great relationship you two folks have and relationship the doggies have , thank folks for this
TRUST IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF A RELATIONSHIP ! ! ! ! ! ! Take Care !
This was so fun! Like hanging out with you two and getting to know you better. Found out Chris likes many of the same things my husband likes! I especially appreciated hearing your thoughts on trust and interdependence in your relationship. Your perspectives on that sound very healthy and sustainable. Wishing you all the best on the remainder of your prep and in remembering everything you need to remember. :)
You have to have your alone time. Being together 24/7 would drive you crazy. Keep your spaces.
Thanks for sharing your true feelings, you are inspiring to me. Keep up the good work, I will be watching.
thank you at you two;
kisses and all the best from Paris France
Awesome. Love you and Chris together. Great dynamic and respect of each other.
I think y’all did a great job with this. Would love to see more. An hour is a great time length as y’all really answered a lot of questions!
There are so many things that make your connection great. The two that stand out are respect and laughter! Good for you both.
I can feel your amazing energy all the way in SC!! ♥️
Loved this! You two are perfect together. As for board games, I love, love backgammon.
Absolutely thoroughly enjoyed this video.
Thank you for letting us in!
I LOVED this vlog! It was really eye-opening…..and I just really dig you two even more now!!!
Thank you! Loved the long video! It was nice to hear from Chris.
Thank you for answering my question! I agree with not waiting for retirement to experience things. I was wondering since I'm interested in living a similar lifestyle and my family was curious. It is reassuring to see someone I look up to not be concerned with what the future could bring and who is living in the moment. Can't wait to see your upcoming adventures!
You two are so good together! ♥️ Love to watch you both!
Really looking forward to yours and WM’s (😂) winter adventures
This was awesome! It was fun to watch you multi-tasking with the apples. I feel I know Chris/Wolfman so much better. You two are adorable apart and together. This old lady is inspired by your adventures and life philosophy. Be safe and soak in each other and your time alone in nature!
Love you both, so happy to see you living a real life with no social, cultural constraints. Those doggies! Can't wait to see your winter experience.
Congratulations on breaking 100k! I saw this coming back when you first hit the road! Not too surprised to see that plaque shinning in the background, you deserve it!!
So happy for you guys keep on keeping on . Stay Safe Always
Enjoyed meeting you both! ❤️Following your Adventures!
Discovered THT first a while back and love Zepll❣️So when I first saw a pop in of Chris, I was like wait! That’s…..him and was so happy you guys connected in such a awesome way❣️BTW Togo has evolved with you and I love all you have done. Prayers for ALL 4 of you for this winter adventure.
Scrabble!!! It’s my go to game for 2. I spent many nights playing this with my ex husband when we lived in North Dakota. Love your content!!!
Best Q&A I have ever seen. Thank you!
Such a great video. Thank you for sharing! Board Game ideas. "Ticket to Ride" is a fun game for two. And "Campfire Stories. A Tale form America's National Parks" Story prompts, for sharing or making up stories. I can't wait for the winter vlogs!
And your dogs merged pretty seamlessly 👍🏼
Found your smaller post on you tube and absolutely love what you both do so new subscriber and I offered a few ideas as I think u might find helpful. Enjoy life it's amazing and the world. Safe travels and look forward to watching more of your channel.
Two really awesome people doing the right things and just enjoying each other and life. So special. Thanks for sharing.
New viewer who is really enjoying all of your videos and Chris's too. Oh yeah, originally from Wisconsin, so especially love the North Woods videos.
Great video, sounds like you two have a good relationship. You are both secure, strong snd confident.
Y'all are so good together.😍 The way Chris smiles when he looks at you and the way he laughs with you is so nice. There was a time when he seemed a little sad. Seeing him so happy warms my heart. Thank goodness you made a move cuz it sounds like he was oblivious to his surroundings. Which is funny.
Backgammon is fun.😎👍
Great Q&A. Love y'all!😘❤❤❤🐾❤🐾❤
Great episode! Loved the coring machine process while you chatted (had to get used to Linnea swinging the pink blade around😅) Chris, I knew you were a kind, thoughtful person only because Linnea let you into her life but it was so tender to get to know you for real, thanks for doing this! I appreciate what you two shared about your relationship and being free of a ‘conjoined partnership’. Obviously you two wouldn’t be who you are if you weren’t free to pursue your own interests. Having the freedom to keep being yourself while supporting each other to be your ‘united’ best is awesome! Thanks for addressing so many things, even the food and dishes, it helps to understand the bigger picture. I would never have known that Akela and Kobuck had to work through their stuff, they seem so at Peace, thats great to know too, dogs process relationships and whatever you did to support them worked. I saw Max and Lee played the board game Catan, just the two of them and also with friends, that looked like fun. BTW I had a ‘flip up’ lever installed on my van battery for when I park near the the road during the freezing winter, my battery used to get weak in the 40 below temps, now it starts like a charm. I’m a ‘doer’ too but I rediscovered books when I was isolated in a cabin, just saying. In any case I know you will have lots to do and lots of fun!❤ ❤❤❤(My Shepard, Alo, howled during your ‘siren moment’ , but not Akela nor Kobuck, they just chilled thru it!)
You guys seem really happy and I love that. Backgammon is pretty good
This was such a fun watch and y'all are so sweet together. I did get very excited when y'all asked for board game recs- I am currently building out a transit with my partner and we are specifically setting aside an area to store our favorite board games! Highly recommend Splendor and Carcassonne! Ticket to Ride is another good one, and Catan is a classic!
Enjoyed every minute Linnea and Wolfman!
Wolfman , the board game Sorry! Is completive and fun. Take good care of yourselves. Looking forward to your adventures! ✌🏼❤️🌱
That was lovely, I will say I need to get on top of canning my apples for the winter🤦🏾♀️ thank you for the inspiration.
I love your channel and how you guys live. This video and your other prep made me crave apples, chili, chicken soup. So thank you for teaching me healthy habits. What a cool couple you are too. Most couples I know are so dysfunctional but you guys are so honest and open. I'd love to find someone I could spend as much time with as you guys do but it's inspirational!
I love your videos…i have been following you for a while now, funny thing is, I’m not a van lifer, don’t have a bus, and I don’t live off grid. I live in an apartment in California but I’m somehow drawn to your way of living. I live vicariously through you. First there was Linnea and Akela and then came Chris and Kobuck. You all are the sweetest little family.
I see the kindness, respect, love and space you give to eachother. I’m happy that Akela and Kobuck do get along. It’s like this was all meant to be. I can’t wait to see further videos of all of you together again.
I really enjoy playing Rummy or Rummikub. Loved the Q&A and I'm so excited to see the videos you'll be coming out with!
I can’t wait to see your videos when you’re out in the woods, I wish you would post twice a week. Lol. Very interesting and I love it.
I am alot older but I see you both mesh so well. You both need your space. Linnea I think it's smart to keep your van. Chris is the perfect guy for you because you are a lot of woman and he is enough to take it lol. I'm so happy for you both. Akela to. Playmates forever. Love your video. You are both pretty amazing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m so happy for you two. I love Chris and have followed him throughout the years. Congratulations!!
Phase ten, it's not a board game, but it's fun. Especially if you use different phases. We made up our own. Azul is a fun boardgame! Loved listening to you answer all the questions. Thanks so much!
This is one of my fav videos. Maybe it's the exchange with Chris or you sitting behind him with the knife daring him to say the wrong thing. But, yeah, the Q & A is much better this way instead of LIVE, cause the lag time puts off the natural flow of the video. I started at the beginning and am working my way to the more recent videos. If it's not covered in the North Woods videos, I'd sure like to know how you're keeping things (including the bus/van batteries) charged in the snow when you're not moving them.
I have watched linnae since the start of the van build and watched Chris and his travels in the class A. You two seem like kindred souls. Love the content with both of you! You asked for names of games. Quirkle is great fun and really tests your mind. A fun crazy game is farkle! We take it everywhere. If you end up bored it lightens the mood and will test your competitive spirit. Both are small and great for small spaces and traveling. Looking forward to your new adventure.
Thankfully this is your life and you get to call the shots. Continue to live life your way!
It was cool getting a peak into your and Wolfgangs time together. Thanks for sharing.
Loved this video! You two are an amazing team! You’ve probably already thought of this, but don’t forget to prepare a First Aid Kit for your Winter Adventure! Chris’ cut from the apple peeler made me think of it.👍
I totally get and support your view on the 'deferred life plan'. I'm 66. I spent 30+ years 'investing' in retirement. 2008 happened and everything is gone and there were no jobs for people with my qualifications. I'd made too much money and no employer wanted to pay that much AND they felt I wouldn't be happy working for less money. All I own is my van which I'm currently building out (obtained with inheritance money) and a very small Social Security income. So yeah ,.. live for today. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. Live simple. Live good. Love this Q&A and this relationship. So cool.