Dang! I found myself waving at those Adventure boats as they went by, even though I'm sitting here in my living room watching on youtube. LOL!! What a great family of boating folk!
Your video captures the essence of adventure and celebration on Lake Fontana for the 4th of July. The joyous gathering and scenic beauty create a memorable and patriotic experience, making it a delightful watch for all. And I am Floating Village Life
So hey im a stranger on the internet and if im blessed/lucky enough to be able to get to Lake Fontana in my lifetime then i hope im blessed/lucky enough to meet people as amazing as these people are. ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊
I drove by! The lake is beautiful. I'm on a road trip around the US seeing a lot of things for the first time and I couldn't help but make a stop after the Smoky Mountains to see the lake. Great spot! Hope you guys are having a fun weekend!
Those Adventure Craft boats are very cool & useful. I guess Larry is retired Naval Special Warfare, I noticed the SeAL trident on the front of the flybridge.
Awww maaaaaaan!!! this was one of my fav episodes, finding out about Adventure boats🤯🤯🤯🤯 I just ❤❤❤ them. Norman is my kinda human luv him, don't even know him. Thank you Sarah for share us with these awesome people. And what an Adventure did Brandon have, Mix/Match 😂😮 I tell you what I just want one now amazing craft. Till next time 👋🏾 take care
What a great video Sarah. I loved touring all of the boats. It was so much fun seeing all of their tiny setups and the different choices they all made to suit their needs.
Wow, those boats were awesome! Thanks for the introductions and the tours. That Norman is a character! Poor Brandon…hope they got the rentals all figured out. Those tacos looked delicious! I don’t think I’ve ever heard of those mushrooms, but they look tasty. Thanks for another fun video. Take care, and we’ll see y’all next week!
You did a fabulous job with this video!🤘 Everything about it done perfectly! I am now intrigued by these mushrooms that you harvested. I love mushrooms and actually never even heard of them. Now I need to try them.😂 Have a great week and I am already looking forward to what you will be sharing with us next video ❤
Thank you so much ☺️ that’s very kind. I don’t know if you have chicken of the woods in your area but if you do, would defff recommend! Very good & pretty hard to mistake with anything else! 😅
@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses I have been looking into it and there are so many benefits to eating them. Seeing as I live in the city, I will need to get out to the woods and find some, but I will definitely be trying them!
Wow I really love those Adventures Craft boats. Way to cool. It would have been really nice in Michigan when I lived there. We'd fish the Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron on a 25 ft pontoon. ❤
What cute boats. Loved their parade at the end. Matt Roberts, the Half Pint boat captain and sign painter, said he also did boat signs for Darryl and Larry. Where’s the other Darryl and his boat? IYKYK.
I had to laugh a little when I heard the comment about pulling the boat up the dragon. I pulled my 22 foot tritoon up the dragon to Fontana many times. The eyes of the bikers coming around the curves will blow your mind. It’s certainly not a fun pull!
Right? 😆 and all those photographers on the corners looking at you like you must be insane! Lol brandon is pretty next level with trailering though, he can trailer a boat on that road faster than I can drive it period 😂
We are huge Norris Lake fans (north of Knoxville). Lake Fontana looks very similar. It might be worth a visit! Do y'all get stalked by youtube fans daily? I love what y'all are doing! The floating house life seems awesome!
Fontana is similar to Norris in that it has the floating cabins! 🙌 also pretty different though with the lack of homes, restaurants, and development in general around the lake, plus very little boat traffic in comparison. Definitely worth a visit! 🥰 haha thank you so much!
My mom found them at a local antique shop 💙 the labels are mostly worn off the bottoms so I can’t really make out the brand very clearly, maybe Elama? Etama? something like that! 🙈
13:56 do they have the checkers and chess pieces for the board???? or is that ''pattern only'' and not really menat for multiporpusiousing?? :) all of them are really cool boats!! :) I like them... I will be ''searching'' to see if there is any ''ADVENTURE CRAFT VS HAULOVER'' hehehehe just to see if... :) have an AWESOME EVERY THING !!!!! LOVE JOY COMPASSION
I didn’t even realize there were chicken of the woods on the west coast! awesome. I get the bugs out by soaking it in salted water for 30-60min, then rinsing. Then I chop it up and sauté it in butter and garlic with salt/pepper + old bay or chili powder, whichever I have on hand, till I see some browning and it tastes good haha. I usually err on the side of overcooking rather than undercooking if i’m not sure it’s done, since wild mushrooms can be harder to digest the cooking does some of the breakdown for you. Add to whatever you’d add chicken to & that’s it ☺️
Only place to stay ON the water is a floating cabin that’s on vrbo! there’s just 1. otherwise there are lots of lovely airbnb’s on land depending on your budget & how many folks you have with you around the general area of the lake 😌
😂 OMG Norman takes the cake 😂 fully dressed in "merica" with a sense of humor and pride to boot 🎉 awesome episode 🎉
Dang! I found myself waving at those Adventure boats as they went by, even though I'm sitting here in my living room watching on youtube. LOL!! What a great family of boating folk!
Hahaha that’s awesome 💙💙 glad you enjoyed!
That was so fun seeing all their boats and how they set them up! I couldn't stop smiling! Thank you for a taste of Independence Day on Lake Fontana!!
Those Adventure Craft boats are so awesome! Thanks for sharing this unique group of folks and their cool boats!
You got it! 💙❤️
Your video captures the essence of adventure and celebration on Lake Fontana for the 4th of July. The joyous gathering and scenic beauty create a memorable and patriotic experience, making it a delightful watch for all.
And I am Floating Village Life
I love looking into people's houses when riding around as the sun sets.. thanks for letting us look in from the outside.
sure thing 🤍🤍🤍
A sweet glimpse into the lives of folk, and celebrations for the 4th. Well done Sarah, much love from Australia 😊 The mushroom is nothing we see here.
❤️❤️ glad you enjoyed! yes I think the range is only in north america and certain parts of europe. darn!
Loved the music on this one.
Glad to hear it! 🤠🫡
What fun! Cutest little houseboats ever! 🙂
so cute & so functional! 🥰
Nice! Yall keep me a’float on Fridays! Cheers!
Keep calm & float on! 🌊🤙
I agree with Brandon! At our house, we can say "There is no fungus among us!!"
😆 when it comes to mushrooms, ya love em or hate em! But for some reason that chicken of the woods… it could change your mind!
Great Episode! All the AC boats were great - my vote goes to 'Half Pint', really fun and festive looking!
I agree!! ☺️🧡
Dam, you kids are so cool!!!!!!❤ Just a old Red neck from Pender Harbour BC 🇨🇦☮️👍😎
All of boats are beautiful
So hey im a stranger on the internet and if im blessed/lucky enough to be able to get to Lake Fontana in my lifetime then i hope im blessed/lucky enough to meet people as amazing as these people are. ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊
🤍🤍🤍 we feel like we know you from the comments!! You’d fit right in!
Looks like a great time with great folks. Thanks for sharing
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I drove by!
The lake is beautiful.
I'm on a road trip around the US seeing a lot of things for the first time and I couldn't help but make a stop after the Smoky Mountains to see the lake. Great spot! Hope you guys are having a fun weekend!
That sounds like a blast!! So glad you stopped by to see the lake, it sure is gorgeous 🥰 enjoy the rest of your trip!!!
Thanks, Sara for introducing those fine people and their beautiful boats!! Great stories.
Very cool
Glad you enjoyed it! ☺️
Those Adventure Craft boats are very cool & useful.
I guess Larry is retired Naval Special Warfare, I noticed the SeAL trident on the front of the flybridge.
Awww maaaaaaan!!! this was one of my fav episodes, finding out about Adventure boats🤯🤯🤯🤯 I just ❤❤❤ them. Norman is my kinda human luv him, don't even know him.
Thank you Sarah for share us with these awesome people. And what an Adventure did Brandon have, Mix/Match 😂😮
I tell you what I just want one now amazing craft. Till next time 👋🏾 take care
Aw i’m so glad you enjoyed it!! They are super cute (& functional!) boats for sure! 💙💙
What an awesome adventure this was. Everyone needs a Norman in their lives. Thanks Sarah.
Agreed! 😋🌊
What a great video Sarah. I loved touring all of the boats. It was so much fun seeing all of their tiny setups and the different choices they all made to suit their needs.
We thought so too!! All similar yet all unique 😋
Mr. Norman was a hoot 😂😀 cool video 📸
He can’t even help it! 😆💙
Wow, those boats were awesome! Thanks for the introductions and the tours. That Norman is a character! Poor Brandon…hope they got the rentals all figured out. Those tacos looked delicious! I don’t think I’ve ever heard of those mushrooms, but they look tasty. Thanks for another fun video. Take care, and we’ll see y’all next week!
Gotta love Norman & chicken of the woods! hehe. Thanks for the comment 💙💙
Well that sure was fun! You guys always give us something to smile about! T&C sending you our love from Ontario Canada! Have a great week!
Thanks yall!!!! See ya soon!
Great video! The porters are awesome to share their home on the water with us. Love half pint❤
Half pint was too cute! 🥰
Every week i look forward to your vlog! The houseboats are soo cute and so are their owners 😊. And so are you guys!! ❤
Hehe thank you so much!!💙💙
All the nice boats an what lovely people to let in film them. Great video.
Thanks so much!! ☺️
Highly recommend Nature's Head Composting Toilet!
Bonus, you've always go a place to dump the urine collection tank!🤣
Brandon used to have one on his sailboat back in the day and says the same! 😋
Such a great episode 😍Loved seeing the boat layouts and people enjoying life!
💙🌊 lake life vibes for sure!
That outtro was awesome!!! 👏👏👏
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You did a fabulous job with this video!🤘 Everything about it done perfectly!
I am now intrigued by these mushrooms that you harvested. I love mushrooms and actually never even heard of them. Now I need to try them.😂
Have a great week and I am already looking forward to what you will be sharing with us next video ❤
Thank you so much ☺️ that’s very kind. I don’t know if you have chicken of the woods in your area but if you do, would defff recommend! Very good & pretty hard to mistake with anything else! 😅
@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses I have been looking into it and there are so many benefits to eating them. Seeing as I live in the city, I will need to get out to the woods and find some, but I will definitely be trying them!
By far my favorite episode yet, loved it.
Man I love hearing that!! So glad you enjoyed!
What a geat bunch with a great vibe
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Loved all of this. I'm still smiling 😊
💙💙 love that!
Glad y'all had a good 4th! God bless America!
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Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊
Good time!!!😊🎉❤
Indeed! 💙🤙
Nice Trident...
Wow I really love those Adventures Craft boats. Way to cool. It would have been really nice in Michigan when I lived there. We'd fish the Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron on a 25 ft pontoon. ❤
I bet so!! They are really cute yet functional boats for sure!
What cute boats. Loved their parade at the end. Matt Roberts, the Half Pint boat captain and sign painter, said he also did boat signs for Darryl and Larry. Where’s the other Darryl and his boat? IYKYK.
That would be so much fun 😊.
Yesss! 🥰🌊
All is awesome
I had to laugh a little when I heard the comment about pulling the boat up the dragon. I pulled my 22 foot tritoon up the dragon to Fontana many times. The eyes of the bikers coming around the curves will blow your mind. It’s certainly not a fun pull!
Right? 😆 and all those photographers on the corners looking at you like you must be insane! Lol brandon is pretty next level with trailering though, he can trailer a boat on that road faster than I can drive it period 😂
Oh I love being one of the first to see the new episode!
winner winner chicken dinner! 🤠🥰
We are huge Norris Lake fans (north of Knoxville). Lake Fontana looks very similar. It might be worth a visit! Do y'all get stalked by youtube fans daily? I love what y'all are doing! The floating house life seems awesome!
Fontana is similar to Norris in that it has the floating cabins! 🙌 also pretty different though with the lack of homes, restaurants, and development in general around the lake, plus very little boat traffic in comparison. Definitely worth a visit! 🥰 haha thank you so much!
❤ those tacos!
winner winner chicken dinner! 🤠🤤
I didn’t see the others yet but the Half Pint is my fav.
half pint was super cute! 🥰
Let’s go!!!
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What awesome boats!! I want one. Looks so fun! Sarah, I love your plates❤ would you share where you got them/brand?
My mom found them at a local antique shop 💙 the labels are mostly worn off the bottoms so I can’t really make out the brand very clearly, maybe Elama? Etama? something like that! 🙈
13:56 do they have the checkers and chess pieces for the board???? or is that ''pattern only'' and not really menat for multiporpusiousing?? :)
all of them are really cool boats!! :) I like them... I will be ''searching'' to see if there is any ''ADVENTURE CRAFT VS HAULOVER'' hehehehe just to see if... :)
have an AWESOME EVERY THING !!!!!
LOVE JOY COMPASSION
I didn’t ask but I would definitely think they use that as a game board too! ☺️ very fun idea. 💙💙
Norman is Brandon's future.
😂🙌 everything I could hope for and more
PS. I have been living on the ocean for 51 yrs
goals!!!
I'm from California so I need your "chicken of the wood" mushroom recipe.
I didn’t even realize there were chicken of the woods on the west coast! awesome.
I get the bugs out by soaking it in salted water for 30-60min, then rinsing. Then I chop it up and sauté it in butter and garlic with salt/pepper + old bay or chili powder, whichever I have on hand, till I see some browning and it tastes good haha. I usually err on the side of overcooking rather than undercooking if i’m not sure it’s done, since wild mushrooms can be harder to digest the cooking does some of the breakdown for you. Add to whatever you’d add chicken to & that’s it ☺️
Good evening, we are planning a trip to explore this Beautiful lake, can you recommend a place to stay on the water?
Only place to stay ON the water is a floating cabin that’s on vrbo! there’s just 1. otherwise there are lots of lovely airbnb’s on land depending on your budget & how many folks you have with you around the general area of the lake 😌
we didnt lose. we withdrew to fight the french in the north. you;re welcome ;-)
whatever helps you sleep at night! 🤪😉
@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses touche :)
Do snakes hang around those cabins on the water
How much do these Adventure Craft run w average equipment?
i am on a quest to get amerians to stop saying "hot water heater'?+ Larry will you take the plunge?
😂 it really is redundant, not to mention incorrect! the water ain’t hot till you heat it! I don’t know why we call it that lolll
it is an obsession
I'm with y'all!
I'll hear someone say it and I'll ask why they're heating hot water...