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Mainly Bellbirds. They are so chirpy, ha ha, in mood and song.

Hi JbDrum Outdoors. I am interested in your thoughts on this because I am sure you are not the only one who feels this way. Your comment was very sincere. I am sorry that mine did not come across that way to you. What I didn't say (because I am trying to make the videos more about enjoying the experience of camping, and less about me) is that I have a clinical background in Adventure Therapy (in the US you might know it as Wilderness Therapy). So when I say that there is so much value in the challenge of finding a place to camp, it come not just from the heart, but from truly understanding the therapeutic benefits that come from challenge. I can't speak for other creators, perhaps there is insincerity there, but not here. Are there other reasons for me not revealing some spots too? Hell yeah. Like "I would feel scared to return to this place if I thought people know I camp here from time to time." or "not everyone camps in a way that respects the preciousness of these places and the NZ Department of Conservation has not put in place the infrastructure or maintenance in these areas to sustain increased visitors." Of course just because there are other reasons for not wanting to always reveal where I am, doesn't mean the one I gave was insincere ;) I agree that there is something not quite right with the YT structure if viewers are feeling that creators always have their hands out (which if I am hearing you correctly could be what you are suggesting). We don't want to have to ask for money either. Ironically if there was a way that everyone who viewed the video paid 5c, then I would earn a living wage, and wouldn't that be nice. I can't speak for everyone, I am a small channel, but I get so little from doing You Tube. Ad revenue will never ever sustain a small channel. You need numbers for that to happen. My ad revenue covers the fuel and food for the trips. I am grateful to a small handful of companies that have offered me their products in exchange for showing them in the videos. Products add interest in videos, which creators hope will increase views, but they don't pay bills. I have worked tirelessly for 2 years, with no income for the first 9 months, putting out weekly content (2 days of travel and filming and 3 days of editing) for the last 7 months, and am yet to make a profit. Why keep going then? Well for the same reason any small business keeps going through those tough growth years, because you know you have to invest if you want to be successful one day. I know when you bring this up you are not referring specifically to me, hence the 'not taking it personally', and I don't. There are some big players in the game. More often that not though, all is not what it seems. There is also a huge amount of expense for them, and payback from those years of earning nothing, or very little. I only know a handful of NZ creators personally, but can assure you they absolutely work their butts off. Hey, thanks for stopping by to comment. I appreciate it. I know I have written a novel, but insincerity and greed are two things so removed from what I stand for, that I had to write a few words. Lol. All the best, Cathy.

@@adventureot I truly enjoy watching your videos, like I said earlier, it’s not personally meant at you, but because a love and passion becomes more of a business to most, not all, it just gets disheartening, love your channel, and I guess my venting was probably at the wrong channel, but I’ve seen so much change that sometimes you have too say something, love you and how hard you work to provide content …, 🥂

Yes, you know it. There is something very satisfying about working out a solution. It makes trips so much more enjoyable when I don't let myself get upset when things go 'wrong' or not to plan. I try to remember there really is no hard and fast plan, except to get out there and enjoy it.

Ooooo, yes almost there. Thanks so much Vivian.

You are welcome. I am glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks so much Aaron. ha ha, don't you worry, I have enjoyed my fair share of hot dogs and burgers. I've just worked out now what makes my body thrive and the combo of whole foods (mostly - love the odd treat too) and outdoor time, is my magic bullet.

Thanks Marcelle. I am glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks so much! 😊 It's good to have you along. Thanks for stopping by to comment.

Thanks

Great tips Ray. I am heading to a pine forest shortly so will try and gather a bit of sap. Cheers

Yes I agree. I'm on to it. Thanks

Thanks so much Craig. We have some chattery little birds here. They typically don't encounter the snow that much as we don't often get snow lower down like this amongst the trees, where they live. It is a bit funny to be sitting in the snow listening to them chirp away. I think they were happy to see the sun.

Thank you very much!

Hi Jo. It stands for Personal Locator Beacon.

@@adventureot Ah, thank you. Hopefully you never need it. I’m envious of country’s beauty.