Meeting My Viewers in St Louis
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- It was actually east of St Louis in a town called Carlyle, but close enough! A few hardy souls braved the thunderstorm to join me in my first Meet & Greet Event. I answered questions and got to spend a few hours with a fantastic group of people. It's times like these that make traveling so worthwhile!
So sorry about the sound quality, but I lost my lavalier mic just before the event. A sincere THANK YOU to all that participated, and I hope to do this again somewhere else for those who couldn't make it.
And special thanks to V&J for the intro!
hey Slim, you should get yourself a little visitors book that you can take along to those events so people can leave their
name and a comment and that will give you something to reflect on and remember those who attended
Nice idea!
Living in the land down under my apologies for not making it to your “ meet Slim Day “
I do have a suggestion... if you ever have a best of segments I think you should call it
“ Slim Pickings” 👍
Also loved the intro 😀
Clever
John Grant Haha...good sense of humor. 🤣
The True Review. Only an Aussie would appreciate that 👍 😀
Though you may have felt awkward at first, you did a nice job with your meet-up.
Great channel. Good man.
I truly hope to meet you someday. I feel the people there were very lucky to have got to meet you..i didnt see your video on meeting up and i try to watch all of your videos. I dont know what state you did your meet up in. You have always been my favorite. You bless us all with your beautiful videos...Plus i appreciate how you detail with map how to go to the places you have been. Some of the boondockers act like they dont want to tell you whete they are at. Its like they dont want you invading "their" places. I am like you. I dont want to be a nomad, just want the beauty and solitude. You capture such such beauty with your cameras. No one else does it like you. Plus there is never any drama in your videos. Just peace and beauty. I thank you very much for your videos and your sweet spirit.
Great stories as usual Slim! Your snow storm story reminded us of one of our UA-cam stories. We had just made three UA-cam videos about the pros of the Scamp trailer. All the videos when they first came out got less than 10,000 views. Then to just not be too one-sided we made a video about why teardrops are better than scamps which fortunately and unfortunately got over 125,000 views. Boy we got a lot of strong comments from the Scamp community. but, we did meet a lot of new great people through the process. Thanks for continuing to inspire us Slim!
You did pretty well, public speaking and answering question. Enjoyable. I wish I could have made the meet up.
Where is this in St. Louis what park where you at?
You're a star! I've often wondered about the solo youtube RVers that have enough subscribers to have a meet&greet and how they handle the onslaught of so many people in person! All of a sudden you're talking to the people embodied! And responding to questions, not just your own narrative of your videos. I would be overwhelmed, yet happy to have so positively inhanced so many people's lives.
The introvert in you survived the meet and greet! Congratulations. I was surprised that the snowstorm video has been your most popular because I haven’t watched all of it yet. I got hooked on your cold weather camping videos and in particular on the opening shot of the icicles.
Slim, I'm from the UK and find your videos really inspiring. Keep it up and would have loved to see you in person . Long may you share the trails you travel with us who can only dream of doing the same. Thankyou !
slim,you have great videos...very humble,imformative,beautiful photography! I just missed you at Kisatchie NP; nice hailstorm...keep up the great work.
What a nice Video......glad you got to meet some folks!!! that was nice to watch
Love your channel! It appeals to the 'traveling nomad' inside of me. Found your channel in a roundabout way. I'm currently building a tiny house and thanks to UA-cam and its algorithm's, its pulled up UK narrowboats, van/camper DIY builds and traveling videos. One of my first and favorite narrowboat channels is Cruising the Cut (he has around 60,000 followers too). This past holiday season he did a video of his favorite things. He loves your channel and encouraged his followers to look you up. And that's how I found you. Retirement is just around the corner. You give me much food for thought. Thanks for that. ;-)
Thank you Slim for all the great info and teaching on the outdoors, it's majestic beauty, but also for taking us along with you especially since your videos are so beautiful and vibrant. Godspeed!
Thanks for setting this up SP, it was great meeting you.
Thank You for letting us watch your videos Slim!
Slim, what a great meetup! A tribute to your and your viewers. Maybe I’ll see you next time! Safe travels my friend. 😊 -Mark PS, St Louis tomorrow, late again. 😂
Very nice slim. A bit out of your comfort zone which tells me what a great guy you are meeting some of your viewer's in this way. Nice to hear your stories , travel safe.
Great video and the introduction was hilarious! I am a former truck driver, and when I saw the swift logo on the tractor in the snow video; I already knew how that would play out. Then when you mentioned he wanted the grips on the front, I really started laughing. Thank you for helping them.
A tip of the hat for being such a "down to earth" guy. I live in Central Missouri and would have attended your meet and greet, but had another commitment. Love your videos, and your willingness to meet with your subscribers one on one is absolutely outstanding!! Continued success, and if your travels ever take you back to Central Missouri (Lake of the Ozarks area), reach out to me and I will invite you to my favorite camping site!
Don't worry about resale value, just donate it to the Smithsonian. Your comment about not being a nomad, but a traveller, stuck Ricky Nelson's "I'm a Travelling Man" stuck in my head.
Thanks for doing this! It was fun to watch. We're from your home town and this past few months our travel got as far as Big Bend Texas NP (terrific!), before heading back through NM, AZ, UT and north. While camping outside of Bluff, UT we met a man from Colorado who was waiting for the delivery of his first brand-new AFrame any day. He visited us to do a walk through of our small Starcraft Comet. He was so excited to share what he had already learned from watching 'SLIM's videos'! Thanks for your work in helping people get ... and stay outdoors! (And for encouraging limited use of generators! Thank you! Thank you!)
Thanks you Janice for your encouragement! SP
Good morning, another awesome video. Thank you for sharing your videos with the world. Can't wait to view the next one.
Awww....looks looks like you all had a great time, thanks for sharing
Love your videos Slim! Keep on keeping on!
Thank you very much for recording the meet-up. It was very kind of you to share with us who couldn’t attend. It’s raining here, so it almost felt like I was there.✨ Sending hugs. Safe travels!
Great to see!! Nice to see the generosity of people!! Touch to accept sometimes, but, I feel its important to accept the kindness of others. Cheers!!
Nice to see you connecting with your community Slim. It's also good that this video came out today, because I just finished watching EVERY Slim Potatohead video and enjoyed them all. The stuck in a snow storm 1.5 Million view video got me here and now I'm hooked. I would have never though of getting an A frame camper, now I want one and am looking at getting a used one just so I can modify it. I also have a Jeep that is almost the same so now I know it will pull the A frame just fine.
I was so disappointed that I coudn’t be there. I live in the one state people almost never go to - gorgeous Washington State. If you ever get up that way (kind of like Canada though) i would definitely come to say hi - with a beer! I really enjoy your videos - just fun. Hope to come out soon - I would be fine in an A frame, but I have pets. so probably class C. I love your stove!!!
That was great, thanks for sharing and as with the others would love to have been there but in N Z so not very likely :). In saying that I have lived not far from Cochrane, Alberta years ago and I have ridden my motorcycle across the US and Canada and thoroughly enjoyed my travels there. Looking forward to more interesting travels from you.
I really enjoyed watching you with all your fans 😍 i would had been there too but i live about one hr away from Shelby Idaho we're u had to pull over and spend the night on the day of the storm i was surprised how close you were to us i knew you were passing thru but not that you were right on my back yard lol 😂...i hope one day you stop by Pocatello Idaho so me and family get too meet you ...your a big celebrity !! anyway great video 👍may the Lord bless you 🙏 on every adventure you go thanks for share it with us ...can't wait for next episode 😁
Thanks for posting your meetup video, happy travels :-)
Its so great to see someone living their dream... your energy is magnetizing ... I'm new to your chanel so a little late coming in. I'm sooo inspired watching it as I've been slowly working on my Van be be able to do some off roading. Your ideas are brilliant. Although our motor home is very comfortable, it's limited. I need to get up to speed with solar, power storage and it's principles... as my aunt always said "Batteries don't die they're murdered"..my claim to fame 🙄!
Very cool, I will hopefully be at one soon if you ever have another.
Thanks for the opportunity!
I would have loved to meet you Slim. Alas, stuck in the UK. I know which would be better 👍🏻
I’m really glad that you feel revitalized and inspired, I know people were so happy to gift you with things. It may seem overboard or too much to you but think of all you give us, the hours upon hours you spend creating your amazing videos. You have great viewers because you are great, like attracts like. I’m happy to hear you might do another one in the future. Take care.
Oh How I wished I could’ve made it, butI’m out in So. Cal and I still work. I’m so glad that so many of you fans got to meet you.. How fun!!! 😃
Judy Judy Judy bird is northern cardinal
the trilling bird during the rain was probably chipping sparrow
great videos!
Thanks for posting bird ID!!
Would have loved to be there SP.
But we had 4 family birthdays around that time! Four!
Maybe next time.
I love your quiet, grateful appreciation of nature in the films. It’s wonderful.
Thanks Slim for sharing your wonderful meet up, be safe traveling, love ya
😂Great intro! Looks like your meet-up was a grand success! You have more followers than you thought! Your delivery and editing is amazing along with your personal touches of nature. Such relaxing and entertaining videos! Love your channel. 👍🏻👍🏻
That was a lot of fun to watch, glad you met up with folks, and had such a good time!
Great video looked like fun. Would love to meet you sometime. Never miss any of your video,s . They are all great.
That was awesome Slim. People just bringing a little joy back to you, thankful for what you give to us. The voice over is amazing with the new gadget. Keep on travellin' Slim!
Awesome you got through the meet and greet Slim. Hope maybe one day you will do another one maybe. Enjoy the rest of your trip. I look forward to your ideas and improvements that will come. Cheers Slim.
So many people love you and your videos, I'm no exception! After a hard day at work, I can enjoy your adventure! Please keep traveling ON !
Happy greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 I 🤘😎🤘 luvin your adventures mate
I am looking forward to attending the meet next year!! I can't understand why someone would do a thumbs down on any of your videos. Your videos are kind of like a " Mr. Rogers" style of videos. They are clean, pure, without judgement, and honest. With that said, I am looking forward to more of your videos. eh by the way, Mr. Rogers was an icon for us 1960's kids. He was soft spoken and taught well, always informing and teaching us about new things along with morality, respect, etc. I understand that the culture of today seems to be less that honest and does seem to lack of integrity, you are a breath of fresh air.!
We have been following you over a year now. I remember when your Jeep back window came off the track. When you released that video, it also happened to our Jeep. Our Jeep is exactly like yours.
Your video content is amazing. Your storiy line for each video wonderful. Love your sense of humor. We are just 400 miles morth of St Louis. Would loved to have seen you. Hopefully we will meet you someday. We spend our winters in the Palm Springs area in Nov thru March. High winds out there hit us like they did too.
Keep up the excellent videos. You inspire us in ways you cannot imagine.
Thank you.
Your videos are almost always enjoyable. That 8 hrs you spend editing on your laptop every day is much appreciated. Anyway, when my cargo trailer conversion is done me & the lady are hitting the road for a few months to do what you're doing. It would be cool if you started leaving a little mark or something everywhere you go that says 'Slim Was Here', a Mr. Potatohead sticker, or something we can identify if we (meaning all of your viewers) stumble across them during our own travels. Then we can say: Hey look, that Slim Potoatohead guy was here! Maybe it's a goofy idea but I thought it would be fun.
While you're near my hometown of St. Louis, I'm glad to have met you in Texas. Almost 1000 views in 50 min. Great video, Slim. Please keep them coming!
I've never heard a Judy Judy Judy bird. Very cool. Listening to you talk a bit reminded me of what Tom Hanks said in the movie Castaway...."You never know what the tide will bring in." Stay safe my friend :)
It is great to see that you were able to get together with a few fans. We are always watching for you on our highway in southern Alberta. Hopefully we will cross paths here someday. Travel safe ..The Christies!
Very cool video! It's great that you made yourself available for a meet and greet. So fun to watch.
I've been waiting for Monday morning in hopes of seeing the meet-up in St Louis video. Happy to see the wonderful turnout and you were charming as ever. Personality aside, you do have informative, interesting, beautifully executed videos sprinkled with humour (case in point the 'Judy, Judy' bird. Priceless!
Its was really a fan of Judy Garland of course. "Meet me in St Louis" was her biggest hit after Wizard of Oz! SP
Awesome video, Slim. Must of been a real joy to met all your traveling fans. If you ever announced coming to the northwest in Washington state, I'd definitely come for a visit. I really love and appreciate your videos. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to seeing more videos of you down the road. Safe travels!
I hope "meet and greet" becomes a regular activity for you. I'll be watching for one I can make. Cheers and thanks for the great videos.
Stranded in a Snowstorm was my first Slim video. Happy I found it because it led to all the rest! Love your thoughtful videos and your camping philosophy!
You did fine. Thanks for sharing. if you are ever in the Hill Country area of Texas, that is Central Texas NW of San Antonio and Austin, let us know!
I love how giddy you get when you say a lot of people wanted to meet
Great to see your having fun. I know how hard it is to make and edit good content. 🇨🇦
Really enjoyed your viewer meet up event ... thanks for posting it, Mr. Slim👍 I hope someday to meet you on the road. Safe travels and happy adventures 💕
Slim I think guestbook is awesome, good way to have memories, also it has to be hard as an introvert being open and leading a discussion of your travels. I really love your videos and vast information shared. Thanks!
Fun idea for a meetup; really hilarious introduction - your videos always provide great stories and fantastic images. Greetings from tropical Chiang Mai.
Thanks for all the work you put into your videos! You do a great job!!
You did well Slim. Good job. Thank you for being the person that can take time for their fans. As always, thanks for taking me along on your journey!
I look forward to your videos more than any others! They are so skillful and imaginative, and full of respect for the wonders of the wild. I'm glad your meet up went so well, it was a brave thing to do! Greetings from England.
Thanks Slim, nice to see the interaction with your subscribers! Keep it up, I look forward to your videos every week!!
I'm a fan Slim, you are such an interesting fella to watch, keep up your videos, hubby and I don't dare miss any of yours. 👌😎😎👌
So sorry we missed the Meet and Greet, but we're traveling in the opposite direction, close to Canada.
Looks like a grand meet and greet. Enjoy yourself , I enjoy your videos Thank you for sharing 👍🏼
What a nice thing to do for your viewers...sharing of yourself in real time. Always love your vids Mr Slim...safe travels! :-)
Good for you ! What a great meet ! The Generator word got in there ! Hehe
love your video keep them coming..... from a sup. in Denmark
Subscribing to your channel has made me realize what i REALLY always wanted to do in life: to LIVE it! Thanks, Slim.
I stumbled upon your "Stuck in a Snow Storm" video and that is the reason why I now follow your channel. Another great video. Keep em' coming Slim!
I wish I were there! If you come to Northern California, I’ll see you!
Sure wish I could have been there! It's my busiest time of year at work, or I'd've made the drive from Texas ... next time you do one of those meet-ups I will try to get there! Nice job, btw ...
Really enjoying watching your videos and secretly hoping that you're headed to Nova Scotia for the fall - but if you really want to blow your mind, go a bit further and spend September in Newfoundland. It's amazing! I'll keep your campsites warm and clean here in Alberta. Headed to Dinosaur next week!
I wish I could have come to meet you. It sound like you had a great time. Glad for you, you did a great job with all the questions and comments. Keep camping and having fun with nature. I really enjoy them.
Very nice video. Great idea to give your followers a chance to meet you and ask questions. I would go to one if I ever had the chance. I enjoy watching you
I wish I could have met you. Your videos are wonderful and I too love the outdoors. And people love you!
Hey Slim we had the exact same experience with our solar this winter. We where in Texas and New Mexico. Both considerably colder and cloudy. High cloud gave the illusion of sun but cut our amps in from the solar panel by half. First time in 5 trips over 7 years. Enjoy your real videos of you being you. Good on you to meet your viewers. If you are back in Louisiana sometime check out Fred Lounge in Mamou. Every Saturday morning they have live Cajun music.
Great Stuff! If you are ever in Nevada, I would def come to a meet and greet! Happy weekend!
My brother and I watch you religiously from two different states. Could not make it to St Lou but will see you on the road someday!
Hey, that was really enjoyable - wish I could have attended! Thanks for sharing!
Wow such fun! Keep up the good work 💖
You inspire a lot of people Slim. Great to see the vid and the people who turned out to meet you. We all share a passion for Nature. Cheers!!!
Great video. Loved the intro. Glad to hear you had a good turnout for the event.
What fun! That was really nice. It's weird how we feel that we know you well, yet other than an occasional comment, you don't know us at all. This balanced the scales a bit for at least some of your viewers. Cool.
Thanks for posting this great video. You inspire many. ✌️
It's good to see the great response from your viewers. I know that I probably helped spread the word to other channels whenever you did something inventive like your wood stove or folding shower. Your beautiful videos and your appreciation of nature has a universal appeal.
Cool guy you are Slim. Very personable! Genuine. Love your videos!
You're awesome! I love camping with you and you're beautiful videos of the natural environment. I'm a vet not capable of doing what you do. Unfortunately lost my leg in combat. THANK YOU SLIM!!!
Love to see the link to the flaggstaff video. Just got a Rockwood aframe and you'll be happy hear they are incorporating some of your design ideas ;). Also, even though you're from Calgary your reviews really helped inform my decision. Cheers from Edmonton.
Sorry I missed the opportunity to meet you! Hopefully you will do other meet and greets in the future.. I really look forward to your videos. So well done. Thanks!
Would love to travel like you do .... maybe when I retire someday ..... some of the places you’ve been to are beautiful ~~~
Great video Slim. Nice to see you interacting with some fellow subs. Great Q&A. Thanks
that was so awesome that yyou got to meet some viewers..I am a fan now...
Heh Slim , the snow storm video you say was not one of your better ones , but it was one of the first ones that i saw from you. So it was probably the reason i got to watch your videos . Keep up the good work and i am always looking forward to mondays for a video
I wish I could have been there! Looks like a fun meetup sans beer!
Love your channel, Slim.
I love the desert (Big Bend and Death Valley), but live in northern MN.
If you ever get to Duluth, MN, look me up. Many breweries, here and I love a good IPA!
I enjoy your content Slim. You are entertaining and interesting.