Living in my van | Stealth street camping in downtown Chicago | Gluten free deep dish pizza

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  • @justrowan
    @justrowan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +207

    Chicago is beautiful, I had a great time, and I felt safe. Honestly, no matter where I park, or walk, there are concerns for my safety, which I understand and appreciate. Hopefully though, I can help show the Chicago that I experienced: good food, fun dog parks (despite the cost!), and safe parking. Thank you Chicago!

    • @A_newlife
      @A_newlife 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I wish you could visit Michigan City,IN 😊

    • @sandrasomewhere
      @sandrasomewhere 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      @@justrowan thanks for these kind words about Chicago. It's a beautiful city.

    • @BeckeyBoydGooden
      @BeckeyBoydGooden 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@justrowan I was worried when I heard Chicago. So very. Very glad you found safe places to be and visit. The pizza and calzone looked amazing!!!

    • @conniebarbey
      @conniebarbey 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I have been to Chicago 10 years or more ago, loved the deep dish pizza yummy!

    • @aquariusrizing
      @aquariusrizing 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Chicago is my 2nd favorite city. I'm glad it went well.

  • @kailadavis7665
    @kailadavis7665 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +163

    Hi Rowan, I am not sure if you are aware but, you are really calming to watch. 😌 You make me feel okay, safe, cozy, and just content. Some of my favorite things to watch you do is when you cook/ bake, do your dishes, decorate your place, and interact with Ruby. Your content is so peaceful.

    • @krisandbrandyblomquist3364
      @krisandbrandyblomquist3364 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      I completely agree! ❤

    • @piaparker3466
      @piaparker3466 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Totally agree :)

    • @LastingHope
      @LastingHope 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Same ❤

    • @justrowan
      @justrowan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Thank you! 🙏💖

    • @jlustar2801
      @jlustar2801 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Yesss! I have crazy bad anxiety and am always excited to find one of her new vids posted on a bad night. I watch her before bed. Like I am now! I’d love to meet her face to face some day. She’s a whole vibe!

  • @jaynewarriner7214
    @jaynewarriner7214 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +89

    Ruby’s disappointed expression was perfect. She was so upset, but was being calm.

  • @patjones5723
    @patjones5723 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    God blessed you with a contagious laugh 😂 I just love it ❤ 😊

  • @TameraLawson-i8z
    @TameraLawson-i8z 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    Big fan of you and Ruby. I'm about 60 miles west of Chicago if you need a safe place to park. My driveway is all yours.

    • @juliairwin4481
      @juliairwin4481 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      How nice of you!

    • @au_barb
      @au_barb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      That's such a kind offer. Hello from 45 minutes west of Rockford IL.

    • @victoryforever1915
      @victoryforever1915 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You are kind!!!!

    • @kitcancanu114
      @kitcancanu114 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@au_barbI'm in Chicago my daughter wants to move to Rockford. Love it out there!

    • @au_barb
      @au_barb 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@kitcancanu114 I don't. I'd move back to the suburbs in a second if I could. I hate it out here. Very conservative, uneducated, prejudiced people out this way. Cannot recommend.

  • @juliennebrendadevos6004
    @juliennebrendadevos6004 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She enjoys her bird play

  • @brendar9363
    @brendar9363 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have said it before but I love Ruby. She is darned close to being angelic. What a great travel partner she has become. And you are a wonderful human, in many ways, but definitely in your caring for the Rubes. Love your videos.

    • @patjones5723
      @patjones5723 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely 💯 💯 💯 😊

  • @marciebarnes4422
    @marciebarnes4422 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +94

    Lord keep Rowan and Ruby safe

    • @justrowan
      @justrowan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      🙏

    • @dianacurry6248
      @dianacurry6248 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That canzone looks fantastic!

    • @Christine-777
      @Christine-777 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💐💞

    • @PaznThru56
      @PaznThru56 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Amen.

    • @victoryforever1915
      @victoryforever1915 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Amen!!!

  • @carolleiter6027
    @carolleiter6027 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +83

    Poor Ruby. Her sad face just broke my heart. I'm glad you finally found her a d o g p a r k. And a beautiful one at that.

    • @friedtofubitz
      @friedtofubitz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      d o g p a r k

  • @lisajohnson521
    @lisajohnson521 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    There are nice and not so nice areas in EVERY city. All of Chicago is not bad. I'm talking to all of you who were "scared" when she mentioned Chicago.

    • @victoryforever1915
      @victoryforever1915 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I have relatives in Chicago and I have visited Chicago many times. I have relatives in law enforcement in Chicago. Yes, Chicago is loaded with crime. No good spots unless you live in the suburbs.

    • @lisajohnson521
      @lisajohnson521 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Not sure what part of the city you visited but your comment is not true. I live here and I know that your comment is not true. There are nice neighborhoods and not so nice neighborhoods, like I said. That’s the way it is in any city. So please, visitor, stop perpetuating what the lying news tells you. I assume if you just visit, you haven’t seen EVERY Chicago neighborhood am I correct?

    • @kitcancanu114
      @kitcancanu114 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm a Chicagoan I have learned to love it. We do have some nice forest preserve!

    • @victoryforever1915
      @victoryforever1915 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I repeat what I said last time. I have relatives in law enforcement who knows much more about Chicago than you could ever know. They are visiting the so called good and bad. I'm being honest with Rowan. Don't try and make your city sound good. Fact is you're lying!!!!!! I have relatives all over Chicago and in the suburbs. They are in the very nice neighborhoods and they are not what they use to be according to THEM (People who live there like you some are old and young). I don't have to lie. I want Rowan to be safe that's it, Do you????

    • @lisajohnson521
      @lisajohnson521 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@victoryforever1915 You said that you don't live here. To say there are NO good spots outside the burbs is not true lady. YOU'RE lying. I live here. I have been to WAY more neighborhoods than you, a visitor. SO don't try to shit on my city with YOUR lies. Happy New Year by the way😁

  • @bonniebutler2166
    @bonniebutler2166 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    Love Ruby. I lost my baby today. She was almost 12. 😢 Don't know what I'm going to do without her.

    • @naomiwoodman3585
      @naomiwoodman3585 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      So sorry ❤

    • @teresaferrer4748
      @teresaferrer4748 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @ckobaya3170
      @ckobaya3170 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I’m so very sorry for your loss😢❤

    • @MitchellTickle1962
      @MitchellTickle1962 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      So sorry to hear, I know it's hard, I lost my cat first of year, my dog Boondock will be 7 this October, I'm the same, don't know what I'll do when something happens to him 😢.

    • @milliegateley8862
      @milliegateley8862 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I feel your pain, so sorry for your fur baby loss.😢

  • @MAI1957
    @MAI1957 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh my goodness! You and Ruby are so wonderful together. I seriously love how Ruby has expressions when you talk with her, my chihuahua Teeny has expressions when I talk with her and I love the feelings I get , but Rubies expressions are major expressions! I enjoy watching and listening to you both, quite refreshing. Please staff safe 👼😇

  • @cricket1984
    @cricket1984 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Ruby is a doll baby. She has beautiful eyes. I am sure she is a great companion.

  • @NatalieDeLoach
    @NatalieDeLoach 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    I love watching Ruby throwing her own ball around. She’s so funny and cute! 🐶❤🐾

    • @maureencasey7500
      @maureencasey7500 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Have you subscribed to her channel. It’s so cute. Rowan doesn’t speak so it feels 100% Ruby.

  • @karla2236
    @karla2236 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Hi Rowan! Thank you for providing Ruby with plenty of exercise in beautiful green fields! ❤

    • @TheLizzybell09
      @TheLizzybell09 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Rowan I love your channel. How did u get Ruby??

  • @aretha4899
    @aretha4899 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was born and raised in Chicago it's a beautiful city, and it does have a lot of crime, but what state doesn't. Be careful of your surroundings. Im glad you enjoyed it it is really a good place be visit

  • @gary-rr7jp
    @gary-rr7jp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Love Chicago and love your new green glasses! I noticed your wiper blades were not working so well, and wanted to tell you, if you take a sponge with a scrubbie side and just a little water, it will remove any dirt and grime, and your blades will work more efficiently. I think those birds were teasing Ruby and wanted to be chased.😁I'm so glad someone gifted you some knives; after watching you struggle cutting veggies a while back. People can be so helpful sometimes. We had pizza at Malnati's in Chicago, and we had the deep dish. It's strange having the sauce on top of the cheese but was not disappointed! Have a good time in Chi town!❤✌

    • @mookiepookie444
      @mookiepookie444 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Malnati’s is the BEST! 🙌 I agree, I love when people are generous to others💞

  • @weekendnomad5038
    @weekendnomad5038 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ruby is such a passenger princess lol 👑 then she gets outside and gets down and dirty 😂❤

  • @jenniferperryman5469
    @jenniferperryman5469 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    Be safe out there and if you are ever passing through West Georgia we would be honored to have you and Ruby join us for dinner!

  • @maryzaletel4928
    @maryzaletel4928 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OOOO That looks SOOO GOOD!! Chicago has the best Hotdogs too!! I am going to have to get up there and try that Pizza!! Lol

  • @laurieemerson8159
    @laurieemerson8159 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I watch your videos and my stress level goes down to zero. Thank you and Ruby for sharing your adventures.

  • @pamelaflores1126
    @pamelaflores1126 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I live in Chicago my whole life Chicago has the best pizza ever there’s so many to choose from. Every Friday night is pizza night but living at home with my parents. My father ordered a pizza every night after dinner every night. Enjoy.

  • @lynnemarie7885
    @lynnemarie7885 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    That bird was 100% playing chase with Ruby 😀 Wild animals like to play and have fun too!

  • @Simrata_
    @Simrata_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    omg I need Pizza 🍕 now….. you just escalated this experience friend 😊

  • @OraliaBarrera-ed6td
    @OraliaBarrera-ed6td 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi, nice beautiful dog GOD bless you in everything you do.

  • @salcorrea9752
    @salcorrea9752 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thnx for sharing your Chicago experience. I’m from the Chicago area originally and I can say that Lou Malnotti pizza😊a and Gino’s East are my favorite pizza.
    Cant go wrong with things to see and do in Chitown 🎉

  • @michaellewagoner3381
    @michaellewagoner3381 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Love watching you and Ruby. It's so calming 😊 thank you. I believe that God has guided me to your channel 🙏.
    Chicago so cool. Enjoy yourself. Trust in God he will protect you 😊

  • @kathyholt8686
    @kathyholt8686 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Very enjoyable video. I’m a bit biased…. I’m a Chicagoan for life! Military took me away! Thanks so much for taking me home for a bit. I especially enjoyed Lake Michigan waves!!🌊 I actually have videos of the waves too!

  • @StaceyM-m6z
    @StaceyM-m6z 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    It is a shame that people always identify Chicago as an unsafe place. But no one says anything about Alaska! Chicago isn’t even in the top 10 of violent places, but Alaska is. Do your research people! Do not perpetuate a narrative that is not true. I enjoy your channel and love your spirit. Enjoy my hometown. There is a lot to do and experience. Take care!

    • @user-rv7ph1jl5y
      @user-rv7ph1jl5y 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Why have all the parks for the people being coopted by the residents? To restrict entry to the poor?

  • @lynnfiegl4953
    @lynnfiegl4953 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    So happy you found a dog park for Ruby! That face!! 🥺🥺🥺 Also glad you found some gluten-free pizza!! Happy Camping and Safe Travels!! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🐶🐶

  • @Lily1975
    @Lily1975 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    My home town! Chicago has the best food.

  • @marep5597
    @marep5597 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I can’t believe they charge for dog parks. I’ve never heard of that here in Texas. I’m glad Ruby finally got to run around.

    • @jamessveinsson6006
      @jamessveinsson6006 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s the North Shore of Chicago they want the strangers to stay away. I’m surprised that she was able to get in with the day pass up there.

  • @rhondalittle4453
    @rhondalittle4453 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Oh my the pizza looked good, so happy you treated yourself. Ruby was pouting but she knew her Mom would come through. I can't believe how much she has grown. She is so precious 💞

  • @Christine-777
    @Christine-777 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "...so she can start earning her own dog food." 😳😆😂🤣🐾💝

  • @noras.5355
    @noras.5355 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Chicago looks so clean! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us~ Take care, enjoy and stay safe!

  • @rosepetals0182
    @rosepetals0182 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just subscribed to her channel! What a great idea and I love you and Ruby and always enjoy your videos. Thank you

    • @justrowan
      @justrowan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you from (and Ruby! 🐾) 🤗

  • @normamccafferty3053
    @normamccafferty3053 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Man- there’s no telling where you’ll be. :) Washington, Minnesota, Illinois. East coast. West coast. You’re full of adventure. :) Gosh- Ruby’s disappointed face. 💔 Lastly- you are doing a great job getting steps lately!! 👏🏼 ⭐️ Thanks for the video!

  • @TimBrinning-rl5hu
    @TimBrinning-rl5hu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Rowan .. enjoy your videos... very calm.. very relaxing..if you come to Michigan...i can show you around.

  • @cherylthompson4132
    @cherylthompson4132 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I love watching your videos. You and Ruby are the best.

  • @DeborahCarey-d5v
    @DeborahCarey-d5v 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I always wonder what Ruby thinks of all the surroundings she sees as you’re on the road . She looks like such a good dog.

  • @kristinamoseley3231
    @kristinamoseley3231 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thank goodness our sweet Ruby got her fun in. I so love watching your guys adventures ❤

  • @mohammedmiah5294
    @mohammedmiah5294 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great 👍 thank you ❤️ 😊

  • @barbarawillis-bergholm9020
    @barbarawillis-bergholm9020 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Ruby’s face when she was just “over” trying to get into the dog parks.

  • @PaznThru56
    @PaznThru56 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you get to Chicago again, go see the 'Bean'. It's very cool!

  • @MonicaShilling
    @MonicaShilling 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Pizza looks yummy!
    Ruby’s expressions are priceless!!
    LOL
    She’s a person, she’s no doggie. 😆
    Thanks for letting me tag along with ya!
    Always a pleasure watching your adventures.

  • @nolame100
    @nolame100 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The dog is so cute! Riding over in passenger seat, arm on the door, looking so human!

  • @angie-xy5sf
    @angie-xy5sf 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    omg that pillow with Ruby on it is adorable!!

  • @robinpritchard830
    @robinpritchard830 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I too find your videos to be calming. This world is so fast paced that it can become anxiety producing. Watching your travels helps to keep me grounded. Of course Ruby just adds another level of my appreciation of your joy.

  • @jimmyp63
    @jimmyp63 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    While filming your eyes being 'aware' of your surroundings are so inquisitive and you and Ruby I think have the same eye color!
    Wish I could find a gal just like you R!!!!❤

  • @wendyredknap271
    @wendyredknap271 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your living the life gurl !!chicago pizza and a nap to the sound of rain

  • @lindawinant-mh6yj
    @lindawinant-mh6yj 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I love watching your videos keep making them. Also I love ruby give her a big hug f
    For me.

  • @reesee6420
    @reesee6420 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Of all of the glasses that you have worn, I believe these green ones are my favorite! Lovely knife set.

  • @angelahicks8450
    @angelahicks8450 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    that pizza and calzone sure did look good! As always Ruby had a blast😂 her playing ball by herself was too cute!

  • @starrz365
    @starrz365 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So interesting to see the South Loop neighborhood and Grant Park through the eyes of a visitor. Pretty cool. Really surprised you found some place to park on the street all night!

  • @Silkyway76
    @Silkyway76 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love visiting these metropolitans with there great museums, restaurants and architecture. Next to that it makes me appreciate the outdoors even more. You get to do that fulltime! Thanks for taking us with you om your travels! Be safe you two!

  • @megangreenslade9159
    @megangreenslade9159 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That pizza looked amazing

  • @kimberlyhardy7393
    @kimberlyhardy7393 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    So happy I came across you and Sweet Ruby🎉 Love watching your adventures and your voice has such a calming effect!! Please be safe 🎉

  • @jodyhartman8177
    @jodyhartman8177 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Safe Travels to you and Ruby♥Love watching your adventures

  • @lagrace9021
    @lagrace9021 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Another great video. And thank you so much for sharing Ruby with us. 😊 ❤

  • @Judy.LoveandLightAlways
    @Judy.LoveandLightAlways 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    12:53 that looked yummy. Thank you Rowan for taking us for a walk in your steps. Be safe, Hug's to you, Your fur baby ruby, your Subscribers, families and Furbabies from Australia x 🇦🇺👍🐨🦘🇺🇸🍕🚐🐕

  • @jackiegaines3780
    @jackiegaines3780 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My mouth was watering as you were cutting into the pizza and calzone. Girl! You are so brave and courageous traveling into these big cities. Great video. Love watching Rubs in the dog park. Take care and be safe!!

  • @kerimabrown5404
    @kerimabrown5404 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That pizza, calzone looked so delicious yummy! Ruby having fun also.

  • @pamelarooke236
    @pamelarooke236 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Awwww poor Ruby girl!!! ((((Hugs))))) Mama's trying!!

  • @rosabenavides4381
    @rosabenavides4381 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    oh boy Ruby she is very happy😅❤❤

  • @WendieRenee
    @WendieRenee 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ruby's dramatic personality and exuberant energy give me so much joy to watch. I regularly watch several dog channel and Rubs has got to have the most adorable dog park behavior! Many of us are in circumstances where we can't have a pet and miss that experience. Thank you for sharing her! With that guilt-inducing disappointed face, she'd be totally running the relationship, lol. Excited to be a member of her new channel. 🐕🥰

  • @BeckeyBoydGooden
    @BeckeyBoydGooden 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I was wondering what you’ll have been up to this week! So glad to see you’ll healthy and safe!!!

    • @justrowan
      @justrowan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi! 👋

  • @ckobaya3170
    @ckobaya3170 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Ruby’s expressions make my day!!!💕. Pizza looked amazing. Have a great time in Chicago - stay safe!💕

  • @thunder-moopig
    @thunder-moopig 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You’re brave. Thank you for sharing Chicago. You have great company, awesome.

  • @summerkeasey8463
    @summerkeasey8463 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    my favorite influencer hands down love love love your journey as well as that cute ruby girl

  • @deenaburch5600
    @deenaburch5600 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Ruby is having a blast!

  • @cynthiacook-lz4pk
    @cynthiacook-lz4pk 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I just started watching you and Ruby. You look like y'all are really enjoying life, that's wonderful! Ruby is a beautiful dog, you can see she is loved. You be safe on your travels and in the areas you sleep. I look forward to watching you and also Ruby's new channel 😊

  • @susie4517
    @susie4517 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I THINK RUBY UNDERSTANDS YOUR SPELLING. WHAT A ADORABLE FACE. THX FOR SHARING❤❤❤😊😊😊

  • @jenniferanderson1029
    @jenniferanderson1029 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Ruby is such a chill passenger. She was not thrilled waiting for that train. She’s like “whatever mom”. I could hear her rolling her eyes 😂 Very pretty D O G P A R K! It’s so fun watching Ruby play ball and play with the birds! The pizza pie and the calzone looked so yummy. Glad you got to experience a bit of Chicago 😊

  • @InsideouttrainingWB
    @InsideouttrainingWB 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m glad other people love my city as much as I. ❤

  • @marenseaquist2262
    @marenseaquist2262 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thank you for such a joyful video.

  • @moonshadow3559
    @moonshadow3559 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That was a beautiful video, Rowan! Your adventures and Ruby’s are always full of surprises and fun! Thank you‼️‼️🙏🙏🌺🌼🌸

  • @jeaniecampbell4184
    @jeaniecampbell4184 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Oh if I was only young again! I would love to do what you and Ruby are doing! But to start a van life when you’re 70 I don’t think so. Love your videos!❤

    • @NinaDisco
      @NinaDisco 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are lots of gals in their Goldens doing exactly this. A lovely lady with a channel named Butterfly Tracks does a lot of interviews and interior van tours of women 50+. Check it out and maybe get a wild hair?! 😉

    • @jeaniecampbell4184
      @jeaniecampbell4184 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@NinaDisco I would love to. By myself though, I don’t know. I’m kind of a chicken! It’s something to think about. I already have the vehicle!

    • @NinaDisco
      @NinaDisco 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jeaniecampbell4184 it is definitely a leap. I landed in a vehicle unintentionally and suffered tremendous shame until I discovered a YT channel called CheapRVLiving. Bob Wells featured many tips and tricks on ways to get by for those in my fairly dire circumstances. In addition to learning how to make it work in the vehicle I had at the time, a really old dodge Dakota, hearing Bob and the dwellers he featured lessened the humiliation I had, changed my view of my circumstances and helped me to find a way to smile, laugh and feel light again. Then I was hit head on by a guy on his phone and my truck home was totalled. I hit an even deeper rock bottom without a vehicle at all until the tow yard where my smashed Dakota went had an old chevy astro van for $500. That was my turning point into van life. I've worked on that rolling dumpster for the past 2 years, little by little. Still getting it mechanically sound, but buy the end of fall, I hope to be ready to venture out. Not too far from home base (my storage facility), but dipping my toes into short trips in familiar areas is going to be so fun, peaceful, freeing and fulfilling. I have medical challenges that mean I don't have years and years to look forward to, so I gotta do it when I still can. The golden girls I've seen doing it on TH-cam are such a kick to watch! They are all so proud of their decor, cooking equipment, sleeping set-up and the overall camping experience. Their joy is my inspiration. If you have the physical ability and a vehicle to explore with, you have my encouragement to give it a go!

    • @jeaniecampbell4184
      @jeaniecampbell4184 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NinaDisco you never know!!

  • @judyfugate7136
    @judyfugate7136 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve been with you from the beginning. You have always had that white fuzzy thing with you; does it have a special meaning or do you just love it. I do.🙋‍♀️❤️❤️

  • @artemis1style
    @artemis1style 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love your aesthetic and vibe plus ruby. Stay safe🪷🌏🌿

  • @deenaburch5600
    @deenaburch5600 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Glad you two made it through the night alright

  • @CathyBrooks9835
    @CathyBrooks9835 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As always, love to follow you and Rubes on your journey, through life and America. Pizza was something else. Good thing with the dog parks. Have fun, stay safe! ❤️🐶🍕🏙️

  • @ChefRose56
    @ChefRose56 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Awesome Chicago Success 😊. Both your pizza🍕 and calzone looked absolutely delicious. Your Rubes in such a sweet girl, you have been blessed with an awesome companion ✌💜 Safe travels .

  • @MajesticMe429
    @MajesticMe429 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just Subbed to just Ruby & your channel also. 🐶🙂👍

    • @justrowan
      @justrowan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello! Welcome! 🤗

  • @lorig.6207
    @lorig.6207 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You were so close to where I live. I’m glad you enjoyed the area.

  • @marlalay4170
    @marlalay4170 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoy your videos. Because you travel, cook and you show how you do your built outs.I love it. Enjoy your life while you are young and healthy. Honestly we never know what tomorrow will bring. God bless you
    Have fun. ❤

  • @tami8027
    @tami8027 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I was born and raised in Chicago. Still live in a suburb there. I never get tired of looking at the beautiful skyline. I used to love shopping downtown. People say the crime is very bad there but don’t really know.

  • @DJones-graham5282
    @DJones-graham5282 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Chicago style pizza is amazing! I grew up in Northern Indiana.
    Ruby’s sad face when she couldn’t get into the first dog parks… 😢 I’m glad that last park had lots of fun for her!

  • @DebraBehrens-sn4bi
    @DebraBehrens-sn4bi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Hi Rowan if you and Ruby are staying more than a day you should google Long Grove and Geneva Il! There both outside Chicago but cute little towns to visit! There’s things to do around town but I know you have Ruby and not sure how long you’re staying! Just be safe out there and know what places and areas you are planning to visit! Enjoy!

  • @milliegateley8862
    @milliegateley8862 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love watching Ruby hanging out by the window checking things out.😂❤ Wow that pizza looks sooo good, enjoy.🤤

  • @jeaniecampbell4184
    @jeaniecampbell4184 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Oh Ruby girl! What a life!😊

  • @DiannaDelpopolo
    @DiannaDelpopolo หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ruby is the best

  • @Jaxismom
    @Jaxismom 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Ruby is so adorable she's got such a personality I can see why you absolutely love her. I have a fur baby also I absolutely love him from the moon and beyond

  • @pamelawallace5875
    @pamelawallace5875 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just adore Ruby. She’s so laidback 😊

  • @Sadiebell67
    @Sadiebell67 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    My daughter visited Chicago with her partner and family and they met up with an aunt who lives in Chicago and has had a radio station for disabled people. She said that the pizza was amazing ❤

    • @aprilsmithswe
      @aprilsmithswe 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am just curious-what is a radio station for disabled people? That is interesting to me!

  • @lorifields1
    @lorifields1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved the ending with the wave sounds and Ruby rolling in the grass🥰🥰and of course I always enjoy you and you awesome personality and infectious laugh😘

  • @m1m767
    @m1m767 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Ruby is very expressive. She's lovely.

  • @mell1201
    @mell1201 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    YOU ARE ALMOST AT 60K!!!!!!
    Love you guys! Looks like the birds were playing with her too.

  • @melanieyeager8723
    @melanieyeager8723 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Pizza looks amazing! Ruby is the sweetest pup!

  • @glennda1939
    @glennda1939 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOW! Love coming to your channel to be tormented by you eating food LOL, because it always look so good!!!

  • @saintgirl
    @saintgirl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    New subscriber and I can’t get enough of your videos. I am living vicariously through you because I could not do what you do. Keep up the good work!

    • @justrowan
      @justrowan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Welcome to the channel! 🤗