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I've been around since the first video (at least I'm pretty sure) and have enjoyed every one of them. 😊
@@jamierupert7563 Ditto 💙🦋💙 Hi friendly long timer🥰 We've been watching her together for years and didn't even know it🤣
@@csmoothsk8ter17 that's pretty cool and you just made my day!! It's so nice to get a "friendly" message!!😊
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Great video 😂
I’m a self employed dog groomer of almost 30 years. Mobile for 24. Raised 2 kids and saved our farm during the ‘08’ recession. And people still think I play with puppies all day! My 62 yr old body will tell you different!
I can see how much you put into this!
It is so sad that there are angry, bitter, mean people that want to attack you! Keep enjoying your life. 💙
thank you Jayme!
Anyone who is on UA-cam has trolls
Mean people suck!
Good Morning honey, I enjoy your channel stay safe out there
Part of your "it" factor is that you are genuine in everything you do. You show the good the good, bad, and ugly of living full-time traveling. It's not all drinking coffee while sitting in a fluffy cloud watching rainbows and unicorns, life is hard sometimes.
You are also far more engaging with your followers than any other YT creator that I have ever watched, and there are a lot of channels that I've watched over the years.
Thank you for the time you spend creating entertaining content for us.
Paige, I've wondered if I'm 'too' engaged with my audience. I had no idea others aren't as engaged as I am. So maybe I am. Maybe it's time to pull away. LOL. Thanks!
@@blakesleyk.7166 I'm positive your comments were very appreciated. She reads them all, even if she doesn't have time to respond. It's one of the many thing we love, as I'm sure you know 😁
Yes! What Paige said!
Not to mention she's smart as f...🤣
@@csmoothsk8ter17 👍😂
Carolyn, you are an artist and a writer! A creator. I admire and enjoy what you share with us.
Wow, thank you!
Carolyn... I've followed you for a while now... and Yes, clearly you put in LOT of work, and you keep getting better and better Technically.. but You JUST SAID NOW what really sets you apart... you have a PRESENCE... The "IT" factor ?
I saw it immediately, the Camera Loves You. I'd say... your SOUL jumps through the screen.
Another channel that is "Charmed"... as you are, is Cog Hill Farm... with Jason & Brooke. They are such a delight. The quality that I would say you share is Authenticity. Can't buy it, can't fake it.. I guess it's a gift from the Universe. 😉😊
And ohh yea... You had me at " Be Kind" 🤗 A NH fan
So well said. If more people understood the work, they'd play nice or shut up. After 45 years on the road, 30 years as a Park Ranger, and 15 years blogging, this first year on UA-cam is a phenomenal amount of work. I learn from you constantly. Thank you.
I tried making some videos for fun and even that was a ton of work. I’m took them down bc I felt exposed and realized doing UA-cam might not be for me afterall. Don’t let the haters get you down. I admire your independence and your guts for putting yourself out there the way you do! Not everyone can do that. Let the haters try and see how far they get!
Right? One feels so exposed! It takes grit, hats off to Carolyn.
I was shocked at some of the comments you would receive. It came as a complete amazement to me that there are people that don’t hesitate to say to someone on the Internet what they wouldn’t say to a person to their face. You were facing threats, that I can’t ever understand!
You are such a strong person, I sincerely admire you
My daughter in law is a homestead UA-camr, loves teaching people to grow food on a homestead. I’ve followed you for many years. Thanks Carolyn 😊
You are exactly right… I’ve got a tiny channel, I travel with a cat and a dog. People can be so cruel. I just take care of my 2 fur babies and myself. You’re spot on with what You’re talking about. The World is going to Hell in a hand basket. Keep up the great videos and take care of Sadie and Your self. Life is too short to worry about everyone else’s opinion. 💜🚐😊🐶😎 keep on keepin’ on 👍🚐😎
Two channels of off grid living that i watch just hired video editors to compile their weekly footage into weekly vids. It is a ton of work being a UA-camr.
Creating entertainment of any kind is a lot of work.
Note: when you watch credits of a TV show, a movie, a sports event- there are a lot of people involved in making that show. Most of these people do it all by themselves.
I totally appreciate the effort and content that the UA-camrs put in to entertain us.
Yes, exactly about all the people who make TV shows and productions. I would love to hire an editor but I'm not there yet. AND my most time consuming vids, my travel ones, are the ones I enjoy the most. They are my creative outlet. I can't imagine outsourcing those.
Thanks for being here.
@@CarolynsRVLife Yes I think no one else could do yours as well as you do anyway : )
The amount of blood sweat and tears you put into your channel shows! We love you!
Thank you Chris
Carolyn…I have been watching you since the beginning and I adore you! Sold my RV yet I still continue to watch as I really enjoy your engaging content! You are fabulous in front of the camera. Be proud of that! When Capone passed, I grieved right along with you. It was heart wrenching. So glad you are still here sharing your every day life with us. Stay safe!💜
I like you for being you. I have no right to judge anyone. You are an awesome person and very much liked by me. I started watching 3-4 years ago and have learned so much from you. You point out things I hadn’t even thought about. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. 🙏🏼 Namaste friend 🙏🏼
Hi! I really appreciate this message. Great information!
I started my channel in February 2021 and I’ve learned a lot since then. I appreciate your candidness about all that it entails to be a content creator.
So far, I’ve enjoyed it and agree that it is very time consuming but gratifying at the same time.
I actually love editing! Never knew I would like it so much but I really enjoy cleaning up the videos and bringing it to a well rounded, finished product.
I don’t live in my van but travel regularly in it, rock hunting the shores of the Great Lakes and Van camping a long the way. I really enjoy it. ❤
And you are right! I find that I have been unsubscribe from peoples channels and that people have been unsubscribed from mine! WHAT THE HECK!! 😠 It’s always good to look into that every now and again. Ticks me off!!!
Thanks again for all this great information. Have a fabulous day! 😃💯🙌🏼
As a small RV UA-camr, I can relate. One of the first things I did when I started my channel was buy your book! I don't live fulltime in my RV, and I don't need the income from ad revenue to live on. I just LOVE RVing!! And I LOVE working on my RVs. I was a stay at home Mom for 30 years with 5 kids. My husband was a police officer and my life revolved around my family. Now, with all my kids grown and moved out, and my hubby retired with a good pension, Now, it's ME TIME!! Don't get me wrong! I was passionate about being a SAHM and wife. I loved my life! But, now it just feels empty with the kids gone. So, my RVs have become my focus. Doing UA-cam has become my new passion. I love the process. It is hard work though. Not just the channel, but the projects I do on the RVs. I feel sometimes like it's not worth the effort to record it all and edit it, post it on the channel. And then I get these amazing comments from viewers who have been helped by a video or just entertained. They make my day! So, yeah, lots of work, lots of sweat and sometimes tears, but in the end I just can't give up. I'm growing and thrilled to see new subscribers. I'm just glad I'm not depending on it for a living, lol!
Honey and me, Fun! I love supporting new utubers! See you on your channel! 👍
@@juliehoot3916 Oh! Thank you!😊
I am interested in checking out your channel too. Love your story you wrote here. I love that your hubby retired with a good pension. So did mine. I thank GOD for that every day! Now I want to learn about RVs, so will watch your channel soon. And I see here I am not the only Julie interested!
@@julien2912 We Julie's think alike! 😂👍
@@julien2912 Thank you so much! I've learned a, lot from Carolyn!
Don’t let those negative people rent space in your head.. we won’t let them win!
I have been watching you since you started. You have taken me around the country. I am unable to travel, watching your travel videos made me happy. You are intelligent, and inspirational. I love that you speak your mind. I went through the loss of Capone with you, and now understand the great pain of losing one. I lost my shin-Tzu of 18-1/2 yrs. 2 months ago. The pain is real. Enjoy your informative videos. Keep on keeping on.
Sorry about the negative comments! Utube creators are multi talented creative artists and I appreciate all of you! You make our world better! Thank you for sharing your lives with us! ❤
My son started a channel a couple if months ago to promote his business. He has taken what started as a hobby and side hustle into an incredibly lucrative business. I have watched how much time and work he puts in to each video...crazy. I admire what you do and what you have achieved. It's hard work.
Oh, and as always, sending you positivity and love!!
As an audiovisual engineer years ago, I can attest to the time, effort and talent that it takes to make a presentable video production. Just to make a 10 minute video for cable TV was challenging. So yes, I completely appreciate your work Carolyn! You keep it real!
I have been watching your videos for 5+ years and I feel like I have learned so much from all your hard work putting out content for so many years. It never gets boring, you change it up and I Love that.
I have always wondered how you do it all…not just the videos but also writing a book, running your “ As I see it” channel ( which I love ) the merch that you create and sell…all that and your a great dog mom too!
I want you to know that I acknowledge and appreciate all your hard work and will never stop watching your videos! Thank you for being you!
I have been following you for a year. Still can’t get over how we judge each other as humans. Learned a lot and you have given me courage to do things I never thought I would do on my own.
I’ve been subscribed for years and greatly enjoy every video. Thanks for all your time and efforts to bring us so much great content.
Thank you Carolyn for sharing your life with us and your honesty!
Once again you've helped me understand better what it's all about.
I've been full-time living and traveling in a van for 8 years. I've watched you for seven years and at least once a year I contemplate UA-cam content creation.
You've helped me see it is just not for me. I started this life in order to de-stress. I was a single parent of six kids. I needed a break from stress. I'll continue to travel and show pictures and videos for my kids, but I don't want to experience what you described.
Thank you so very much for sharing your insights and experience with us!
VanDadd. yeah, that stress thing is a BIG one. There are a million other ways to earn a living that have less stress; jobs that you can leave at the door when you're not at work. Being self employed you almost NEVER turn it off. And YouTubing is a special kind of stress when dealing with a large audience and all the responsibility of being in the public eye. I'm really glad to hear this helped you decide. Good luck and enjoy!
You are a smart lady and deserve whatever benefits you get...
Keep being you and living your life..
Girlfriend! I am exhausted listening to everything that goes into your social media career.! I need a glass of wine. Lol I bet you actually work your ass off harder now than when you had your corporate job. Keep up the wonderful work for us people that rock and appreciate everything you do! ❤️
Every entrepreneur knows you work 10x harder for yourself than you ever do for anyone else. But, it's worth it when you're doing what you love! Thank you.
Thank You and all of The Video Creators for keeping Me from being Bored. I watch a lot.
Thank you Russell!
And we don’t need a ticket to the theater to watch their $15 movie
Your videos are well edited and informative. Love the sceneries. You inspire people to travel. Those who can't travel like myself are grateful to you for taking us on those trips with you.
I been with you for 6 yrs and I truly appreciate all you do! Your a wonderful person!!
Wow, thank you
I’m late to the party but thank you for speaking about this. Yes, a job is an exchange of money for a product or service. And yes, people always tell me “don’t worry about editing” not understanding that if UA-camrs didn’t edit their videos, there would be no UA-cam! (Vids would be unwatchable.) Lastly, I’ve found that the people bashing any type of entrepreneurial work I’ve done were people who weren’t happy in THEIR jobs and it seems their comments were out of jealousy. I could go on about this topic but I’ll stop there.
Nice to see you in the comments Kelly Doyle.
@@kathifoynm Thank you, Kathy!
Ok Carolyn, this has to be one of my most favorite videos that you've done. So awesome! I absolutely love how open u are. I'm glad u talked about this topic especially how those psychotic stalkers can "try" to steal your joy, take your peace. And girl, u DO have that IT factor. You are a strong, intelligent and truly kind woman and a true badass!! 👍🥰 What a combo, seriously! 😊💜 and that's why we love u. We know how hard u work too. Also, just gotta say...my favorite line in this video (well, one of my faves 😉😁)...those that are "being hateful and say it's free speech, GET A THERAPIST" 👍😂😂 So on point! Girl, U ROCK! *had to cancel membership but now rejoining, u help me to stay strong and you have helped me more than u will EVER know, seriously. I appreciate you. Wishing u & Sadie girl all the best & safe travels. 🤗🧘♀️🌻🌺🥰🐕🏞🌄💜
Wow Purple Horse.. Thank you so much for this supportive and kind comment. YOU are part of this wonderful community that has lifted me up ad kept me going and who makes this the most rewarding job ever!!! thank you! I appreciate you.
@@CarolynsRVLife Thanks Carolyn! 💜 And thanks for the most important (my motto 4ever now) 6 words ever...Be Happy, Be Free, Be Kind. 😊🧘♀️🌻💜
OMG, as a fledgling UA-camr living out of my car trying to document that oh-so-glamorous car camping #carlife, I concur... this shizz is WAY harder than it looks, from spilling the coffee to finding a place to sleep to being chased by angry bees to dealing with lawn mowers in the background to realizing that everything you shot for the last three weeks with that one camera has crappy sound and now you've got to fix it in editing post-production somehow... this IS a job, and let me tell you... it does not pay well at all until you make it into the 0.001%... so as a creator you have to love it to be here, and those of you wonderful souls out there supporting Carolyn and other creators you love with kind comments and watch time and maybe even a coffee once in a while, you're the pure gold that keep us all going. So thank you for your positivity in an increasingly effed-up world, and Caroyln, I've been watching you for years-thank you for the inspiration to get out there and try this myself. Life is for living, so let's all get to it!
I don’t know how you keep it going! All the editing work, the maintenence of the rv the unsubscribing, the attacks and all the expense of being on the road! You are a champion, I really feel that way as I have followed you since the beginning! It’s a hell of a lot of work!
Well said Carolyn! I have learned a ton of things from your videos. Thank you. Mean people suck, and their numbers are growing! I've never understood it. Keep up the awesome work!!! 👏👏👏
Thank you!!!
I second, "Mean People Suck"! 😁
Some people (trolls) have a bravado and meanness in them when they can safely hide behind the anonymity of their keyboard. If they had to stand face-to-face with the person they're attacking, they'd NEVER say any of that; they'd look down at their shoes and say, "Thank you ma'am (or sir), would you like fries with that?"
Of course, then you've got the 1 in 10,000 amongst that group who is actually dangerous. And you don't know which one that is. . . .
My husband and I still follow you because you don't sugarcoat anything. I love your genuine personality.
I think what I appreciate most about you is your honest, genuine self. Warts and all, here I am. Mistakes, bloopers, and getting it right. I don't ever question what you say or why you say it. It comes across as being who you are. Quest for enlightenment, knowledge. Your channel is real. Thanks for sharing your life
Mean people suck.
Thanks for all your hard work and the beautiful videography you share with us.😁🥰🤗
Regrettably our society is full of miserable angry People/Sheeple that project their respective narrow minded views towards others. Clearly a designation of a low sense of self and identity in crisis. Personally I appreciate the difficult and time consuming work You and Other content provider's create and distribute. Since "Hater's" will always seek other's to hate on, don't allow the negativity of "Them" to keep you and other UA-camrs down. There's many of Us fellow human beings that will always have your back. 💯👍🏿 ✊🏿
Hi JR, if I were to let every hater get me down I'd have quit YT my first month. We all deal with this and those of us who are still here have weathered some unthinkable stuff.
Thank you for being one of the good ones. I appreciate you.
You are a beautiful precious soul. You are independent of the opinion of others.
You are whole and made perfect when you were created.
Much love and blessings to you Ms. Carolyn🙏. You are a spark to all of us🙌💜
Great video. I’m a UA-cam creator with just about 7000 subscribers. And when I first started I had no idea about the amount of work that goes into creating content. It is a lot of work, however I really enjoy creating content about my lifestyle while inspiring others. I have not experienced the haters yet, but I know it will come. But I know I won’t allow others to stop me from doing what I grew to love.
Thank you Carolyn for being Carolyn. Say hi to Sadie take care stay safe and God bless you both
Thank you Sabra!
I appreciate everybody's videos. I don't walk very good anymore and The videos are the only way I get to travel now.
Thank you for sharing this, Carolyn!! I love Steve Wallis and it was so upsetting to know those 1% of the haters were making him want to shut down. I know you work hard to put out content!! Thank you for all your videos! Oh and I love that sweatshirt.. it's such a beautiful color on you!!
Yes Carolyn YOU have worked your ass off. You have done AMAZING. YOU go girl👍😃🙋♀️🤗
I know I am really glad I stumbled onto your channel and took a liking to your individual style and personality. When you have a video from time to time that is more talking than usual.....the take-away is I always learn something. Thank you for being here and sharing, I for one really appreciate it! 😉
Your music is ALWAYS spot on too!!
I love your videos so much... your content is always good!!! I always look forward to watching your videos!! I know how much behind the scenes work you put into making the videos. I love that you stay true to yourself and it shows. That's the "it" factor for me. Thank you so much for being a you tuber!! Sending hugs and love!
In my past, I've done editing for a job and family and I can tell you it is a real job and a PITA. You couldn't pay me enough money to do that job right now! You're a strong, intelligent woman. Do your own thing. Carry on.
Enjoy yourself while on your travels. love all your videos and cried for your losses as well. There are many of us who respect your time and are so greatful for the content you share. You have always been honest and it's appreciated.
Always happy to see what you and Sadie are up to!
you have a confident presence and really connect through the camera. And you explain things well! Love the braids!
I can't believe people don't understand jobs other than their own.
I worked retail my whole working life outside my home. Ive never done anything else but manage or worked in bookstores. Yet, I understand that what you do is hard.
It's obvious you put a lot of work into your videos because they're all interesting and great content. I don't know why anyone would question that.
I've thought about being a you tuber when I take off to the road next year, but I was honest with myself about it. I've attracted bullies and users all my life and have ended up with severe social anxiety. I know that would show through. I'm going to try to just live on my disability, and I think I can do that. I'm used to watching my pennies, and I plan to boondock most of the time.
My power bills have become unmanageable so I'm going to give up renting a house. My son bought me my RV for the purpose. I learn a lot from you and I appreciate you. Thank you.
This is perhaps the most real conversation I’ve heard about the being a UA-cam creator. Thank you, and may you have great fortune on your journey!
Thank you! You too!
Those haters are ultimately jealous. You are living the dream! Working on the road and getting to see the world and not being stuck in a 9-5 job in a sticks and bricks
I have gotten an immense amount of knowledge from you, and wish so much that in the future I will be able to support you on Patreon
Hi Angelia, you've done more than you know to support me!! Your eyeballs are worth A LOT! 😎😅😜 Thank you!~!!
And this wasn't about people like you, this was about the people who complain that i even have patreon! LOL You know, the stupid people.
Thank you for sharing your content, it is appreciated!
If I wasn’t so painfully shy, I would do something similar to what you do. I enjoy living vicariously through the good folks like yourself who are making the most of some of the great freedoms of our country. ✌️❤️
We love your channel it's always people who always push their negative energy onto others who don't deserve it
Carolyn have watched your channel forever ☆☆☆l have always love that you are so honest about what you do and l have always enjoyed being part of your journey x and thank you for letting me be a part of that ☆☆☆ l have seen and experience things l would Never have known about ❤❤ Thank you and bless you from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 see yo on the next one .....
Thank you for being so transparent and informative. Having made a 2hr documentary film I totally appreciate the effort that goes into your work. For a full fledge film it can easily be 4hrs editing for every minute of final footage. You rock!.
I used to have a poster that had a cat hanging from a pole and the saying was, "Hang in there baby!" So, hang in there Carolyn! We not only enjoy your videos but you say it like it is! Thank you for You!
Carolyn I've followed you for years, you are a very special and good person from what I see. I did four months of Van life but the cost of broken vehicles etc has me renting for the winter and re-evaluating where I want to go next on this life journey. I seriously thought of a youtube channel for the last month in which I was doing car camping after the vans broke down, but listening to you, with the trauma I've had and how sensitive I am, I feel I may just put my creativity elsewhere. Thanks again, I'll follow you down whatever road you take alongside you. Thanks for your intelligent and transparent vlog.
HI Christi, I appreciate your kind words and I'm sorry Van Life didn't work out for you, but it sounds like you're ok with moving on to your next chapter. I wish you all the best!
I appreciate your honesty, which is why I watch your videos.
Well said Carolyn . It’s not just vloggers but even those of us who post educational free information. It’s one space you have to be prepared to be in. The comments can be ugly. Awesome Channel here from the start of your journey.
Still here. Still watch you. My first one in awhile. Glad I Caught it because it reminds me why I watch you in the first place
It takes commitment and talent, which you have always overflowed with. I met you briefly in AZ, we walked our dogs together 😊 I'm so glad you are here and thriving, taking on the unpopular topics for the rest of us! Love your content and video editing and creating skills.
Wow, thank you!
I’m glad I found you station. Started watching you today. Have a beautiful day
thanks for the advice , your content is much appreciated and we love ya!
You have a very down to earth and truthful presentation about living life in an RV. that is very important to those of us who have no experience doing this and want to begin
Thank you for the joy of enjoying your hard work. The don’t pay you enough
Love you Carolyn .
Thank you so much!
I've always chased work I like over what pays the most. I'm happy!!!
And I appreciate you so much!
You could do a whole series on just your hat collection! You are a natural, you are real, and you work at staying real, you are at home with yourself and we can see that. . That's why we watch.
ha ha ha. About the hats! This one is a handmade gift from a viewer!!!
And thank you for your kind and supportive words.
Hi, I knew it was a lot of work. But now I know lot more because of you explanation. I love your honesty. Thank you so much to share your life with us🙏🏻
You work very hard & many hours on social media output. I could not imagine traveling in RV, breaking down, setting up & all that goes into vids. No negative comments here!!! Best of luck, Love 2 Cavies in Sarasota
I appreciate your hard work and your effort to create a doable work-life balance.
You have expressed exactly why I couldn't be a UA-camr. I'm way too thin-skinned to take the nasties. Bravo to you for your honesty! ❤️
Working as a UA-camr is no different than working from home and people get paid for their jobs at home. The only thing that you don't have to do is edit and upload anything so being a UA-camr is hard work I think
Bravo and congrats to you on being one of the One Percent on UA-cam! And actually that stat you mentioned - over 35% of creators make 50K or more - isn't so bad IMO, that's over a third.
One of the biggest challenges is exposing your private life to the world. It's one of the reasons I don't choose to do it, because I would not enjoy that exposure.
It's a whole new category of fame. I admit I find myself chuckling inward when I hear people call themselves a "content creator" or "influencer" as a career. But I have come to the realization that it is a real thing now. You yourself have expressed frustration many times with the trolls. You have to be very confident in yourself in order to deal with the scrutiny/judgment/trolls.
Thank you for keeping your job. I've been here from the beginning and have been greatly inspired..stay safe
I appreciate that Thank you so much for being here Betty!
Wow! I’ve been considering a UA-cam channel. I may want to rethink that! Thank you for your honesty. Very refreshing.
Great video!!! You rock! I'ved watched your channel from the beginning Soooo ROCK ON!!!
You're lot better than you think girl. Make your money cause you deserve every penny. Not everyone can do this and that's a fact! I love watching your channel.
Thank you so much Lou. I appreciate that!
Hey Carolyn, thanks for the reminder of a UA-camr job description. I “won” a copy of your ebook about becoming a YTer back in 2018. I had visions of filming my experiences as a Campground Host and interviewing campers I met along the way. I bought all of the equipment, read your book and filmed one tiny segment about a cattle drive. It turns out I didn’t have cell reception and fire season shut down my job. Maybe I’ll try again as I travel for my family, but it hasn’t happened yet and I’m not holding my breath. We’ll see.
Thank you for being candid about the UA-cam business. Makes me think twice about my business plan.
Yes ma'am, Catch a Pocket Podcast is my hobby right now. It's really fun but difficult work. Keep it up! Better and better every time.
I agree Carolyn.
As a viewer of numerous you tube channels; here are some of the things I find important;
1) the creator must be knowledgeable and passionate about their topic.
2) they must have a certain “energy” on camera. NOT chaotic energy, but a measured yet engaging rate of speech, modulation of voice and facial expression, and few verbal “tics”.
It is far more engaging to listen to someone who speaks at a pleasant clip using an interestingly variant vocabulary and NOT having verbal tics such as “ummmm’s” and “ahhhh’s” or using the word “like”.
Your delivery meets all of these criteria.!
I would think that being a UA-camr is especially hard when you're doing it as a solo person who has to drive; find campsites, gas stations, propane and water; set up camp; do the recording, edit, and all while making sure Sadie is safe. I don't know if you realize that I've been with you since the very beginning of your rving, in fact I bought a junky rv so I could make sure I would like rving at the same time as you and I live in the bay area near Pleasanton. Anyway, just want to thank you for all you do.
“IT”? For me it’s just that you come across incredibly genuine and unpretentious. Your animated, not dead pan. You talk on camera like your having a conversation with a friend. Thank you!
Love your videos! You help empower so many of us that have stepped outside the traditional box. Your “it” is your courage to challenge the Mainstream and I’m sure that draws the wrath of those who do not want to evolve and shift. The “you shoulds” are an echo of so many folks clinging to the safety of the “box”. There are more of us out here that are shouting “you’ve got this” at our screens while watching your videos. Thanks for being a courageous soul-sister!
I admire you, Catherine!! I love your sincerity and common sense!!! Remember there are more good people than bad. The thing is the bad make too much noise!!!
I know you work your ass off. 😊 thank you for sharing valuable information to many. You are admired and appreciated ❤
I applaud anyone who can work for themselves and make a living at it. So bravo, Carolyn!
I totally agree. My husband and I live in a coach and travel but neither of us was tough enough to be you tubers. We occasionally put A video up but it is mainly for family and friends. We value our private lives too much to share with the one percent of haters and crazies. We love watching your video. Keep going with the "it" factor!
I love what u are doing....keep on pushing forward..stay positive...and keep the videos going
You are so inspiring Carolyn, and I adore your channel and following your adventures.
This is one of your best! I have 5 channels ! (hobby) .
I like being creative. I am reluctant to make my videos public because my skin isn't thick enough. Hard for me to keep my blood from boiling from haters . Meanwhile I enjoy watching many creators and have learned a lot from all of them about so many things!! . And I am sad about the ones who seemed to have dropped off the face of the earth with no explanation. I get it that it probably got to be too much for them but a farewell video would have been nice instead of leaving thousands of people hanging ,worrying ,assuming, and jumping to conclusions. When I get better at my private (family and friends only) videos maybe I'll start putting public ones out there. I have an awesome little garden in the desert. Just not ready for dealing with nasty people. Keep on plugging..
Rock on! Thank you for all you do.
watched you a long tinm because your so honest,just know you ar loved
I love your channel! I wish I could’ve done this years ago! I’m 79 now and resettled in Texas! I enjoy your travels!
Forget the haters! We good people enjoy what you do! Thank you Carolyn
Carolyn, I appreciate all you do to create the lovely travel videos and also these more "practical" let's get real videos. I hope you continue to enjoy your travels and the time also that you spend in editing and creating your videos. Wherever you might be today, I hope it's a lovely Fall day, fresh and beautiful and that you and Sadie have a fun and beautiful day!