The combination of that music with the sunset/rise was soul food. Frank at the end, letting it all hang out, so cute! Good to see you managing outside your comfort zone XXX
Pretty amazing just how far you have pushed yourself out of your comfort zone Amanda. I have been very curious how things have been going so thank you for the update and the honesty as always. I personally would find that type of setup very stressful as someone who enjoys people but in small doses, and I have definitely found myself needing to leave situations when I've been over stimulated. You're doing great trying to find the balance, and I hope very much you get to relax more, work less, and get a chance to explore and connect. 🙏❤
Amanda, the sunset was amazing. Thank you for sharing. Good job pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Wishing you Blessings for your continued adventures in Quartzsite.
Wow! You captured such beauty in the desert and in the sunset! I appreciate your eye for catching just the right scene in the perfect light! Thank you for continuing to capture the amazingly beautiful world we live in! And your editing is top notch. I enjoy your channel very much. Thank you!
I think you are doing great! I saw your ladies talk with Butterfly lady van lifer! You did so well! Once you got over your butter flies! I could see you were nervous but once you became comfortable talking to all those ladies, you had a lot to share in your van life experiences! And safety tips! You was rocking that lady! Kudos! I hope you meet a lot of nice people, and they give you your space!
I knew you’d be stretching yourself to be there, but I also knew those people would love love love you. I’m surprised to learn that you don’t watch other VanLife channels. But it does make sense knowing how you are and who you are. Stepping out of your own satisfying bubble can be a challenge, but I think you’ll have a renewed enthusiasm about your wild camping and being in solitude. That will be a treat to get back to. I’ll be watching. ❤️✨✨✨
Hi Amanda and Frank….I’m happy you found a better place to camp for Franks needs as well as your own. I saw someone’s video where you and Jan spoke at the women’s RTR….I think you both did great! Again, the scenery you capture and how you get it out to us is just so beautiful. The sunrises and sunsets looked so magical in a way. Looking forward to your next videos about the RTR and your true feelings.
Wow what an introduction to Quartzite. I might have turned right around and left. I'm glad you are made of stronger stuff. I'm happy you found some dirt for Frank. That clip of Frank in his chariot is adorable. All the best to everyone but especially Sweet Frank.
Love the picture of Frank's foot sticking out of his chariot ❣️ I'm so happy that you have found a place " far from the madding crowd ". It's also what I would have to look for if I were there. 😊
I have never been living in a comfort zone and so I think moving forward I’m going to just snuggle into a comfortable place in the world that’s exactly the shape of me. 😊
Amanda! Balance is key, going to be alone is essential to keeping migraines away. Keep taking the best care of you and Frank. Thanks for the update, I'm always looking forward to the next video 😂
I spent most of my life outside of my comfort zone, trying to be social and 'participate' but then I finally realized being a hermit was my comfort zone and I only leave it when absolutely necessary.
Way to push yourself to be positive in an uncomfortable environment for you..OMG Franks footie hanging out at the end so freaking cute ❤..Keep it up your almost done .. Sparkles ✨✨✨💖✨✨✨✨✨
Amanda, i met you briefly sfter your talk at the WRTR. My pup has been wearing her Frank button ever since. She looks like a little Frank fan girl. Lol. I have been wo dering how you have been doing with all of the people who wants to meet you. It was stressful for me just waiting in line to say hello. I would much rather be able to sit by a fire and enjoy a sunset. My days volunteering are hecktic and i come back and decompress. I must say i have the greatest spot at the adult games tent where we get to actually sit and talk. I so wished you would a have a plesant experience here so that Az. Would leave you good memories. This is a beautiful wonderous state. Go to Sedona after leaving here and check out more trees and beautiful hikes in the red rocks. It can be a little crowded in town but you can camp well away from people. I hope we get to touch base once more before you leave. I have a small token to give for your bravery in coming to Quartzite. I keep missing you at the rtr i guess because I do the 11 to 3 shift and you are there early morning. Bless you for all you do. Loved the video and your honesty. Hope to see you down the road. I did see Truck in the parking lot and was excited because i am a fan of your vehicle as well. I remember when you got a new engine and i was so worried Truck might get replaced. Im weird but i love my vehicles too and get attached. Ok, weirdo out. 👋
I am staying at a rv park close to the RTR. I went Saturday and Sunday. I was hoping to perhaps run into you but it didn't happen. I did see your van. I had a good time at RTR. I got to meet Bob so that was fun. And I got stickers. And the corn dogs were delicious. Q is definitely something you have to get acclimated to. I am 50-80 steps from a hot shower, laundry and garbage bins so I like it. This rv park is extremely quiet.
If you want a really nice RV park go to River sands over in Ehrenberg, its all new, pool, hot tub, grass dog park, laundry, showers, store across street, pickle ball, perfect wifi etc. With passport America or their other deals its cheaper than the dirt lot rv parks in Quartzsite. Ive already been to Plamosa rd and Roadrunner. I can only take 3-4 days out there lol
As someone who is part time in her van, and has kids that live out west, I can say...I hate the desert! Give me green, give me water. I will not embrace the dirt, even for company. Great video though!!! Franks is like "Take me home please" lol
Good to see you getting through it. I know it isn't your scene but proud of you for sharing your knowledge and pushing yourself to get outside your comfort zone.
💜💚💜💚 years ago I made lifelong friends at the RTR. Then,the last time I visited there, it was challenging to find a suitable boondocking site due to the number of people. I'm amazed at your good humor and enthusiasm in the face of the challenges you have dealt with. And your videos for this adventure: CHEFS KISS! 😄 Hang in there Amanda and Frank! 💜💚💜💚💜💚
I like going to Q in December for the warm and services, but also always tap out by early afternoon if I go into town. There is a dump north of town, but only open Sun-Wed (I think). Gonna try the squash ravioli and chimi.
I think you’re doing amazingly well considering how much you’re out of your comfort zone. I’m a pretty serious introvert myself and I’m thinking all those people would have me spending a lot of time in my van away from the crowd. Glad you’re having fun anyway, that shot of Frank with his leg and tail hanging out,totally relaxed.❤️
I feel like I need so much. I need the desert, the Pacific NW mountains, the ocean, the warm beaches and the jungle. I need every season and I need both the country solitude and the crowded city. I envy those that don’t need but a couple environments to be happy.
I was in Arizona in 2019, never found my comfort zone either. I went to Sedona to see if I could feel the energy vortexs they speak about. Didn’t feel it there. Grand Canyon was worth the drive. Took the back roads, too many big trucks on the major hwy for me. Thanks for sharing, thought it was just me.
Older Canadian vanlifer here - I'm after the same things as you in terms of solitude and adventure but I'm very curious about, and in admiration of, the US nomadic movement. I will get down there one of these years just to experience that feeling of support and community coming from all of these incredibly diverse car and van dwellers down there! Then I'll go back to the bush, lol!
Wow 🤩 what a vast place! Love the colours and that ravioli with the parsley chimichurri looks so delicious. Frank matches the desert scene perfectly 😂 desert coloured Frank ❤❤❤
Amanda- there is a refuse dump on highway 95 on the right hand side past the radio tower, open Sun - Wed ?- 2pm? as you go into Q, There is also a place to get good water at the "Pit Stop" on the left side about an 1/8 of a mile into Q . And If you go to the main intersection and turn left 1/8 mile on the right is my favorite place for laundry and shower, and across the street is the Roadrunner Grocery store. 🐾 I am so pleased to have had the chance to meet you, take care , and thank you for sharing your life and adventures with all of us❣
How nice that you found a place of solitude so during the day you can do your volunteering your speeches and do whatever and then you just go be by yourself I think that's awesome you're getting both worlds so that's pretty amazing where you are right now looks really awesome the sun sets are nice as the world's dirt for Frank that is so nice
your a real trooper !. i feel a lot like you in general regarding camping so thanks for sharing. i would be exhausted . good for you for trying new things.
Hey Amanda, it’s Debbie, I can’t believe you found can goods at your camp. How cool! I am not surprised of opinion of Q. It’s not what you like and do. But you certainly made my year finally getting to meet you was a dream come true for me! I hope you get more and more subs and more and more subscribers and success!! I, for one so appreciates you coming here! Thank you for the long trek. ❤ And you should be proud of yourself for what you have done. I think you did amazing!
Quartzsite tips.... 1. Never camp in a wash. Flash floods are a real threat, even if the storms are 20 miles away. Plus, if the rangers see you, they will ask you to move....for your safety. 2. Cototes travel via the washes at night....be super careful with Frank!!!!! 3. Dont get close to the cute little "teddy bear" cactus! They will actually leap onto you if youre too close. 4. Dont let Frank dig in the dirt. Vally fever spores live there and that is NOT a good thing, and requires years of continuous treatment! 5. Check with the Vandenberg Air Force base website. If they have a "just after sunset" launch of Starlink satellites, youre in for an AWESOME site!!! The "jellyfish effect" is a wow factor!
There are a lot of beautiful lively places through the American Southwest and I look forward to visiting many of them when I’m done with all the peopling here 🤗
I'm with you. I need my tall coniferous trees and copious waters. I was born in Phoenix, AZ, and forever grateful to my parents for moving us out of that hell-hole when I was two, to the Oregon Coast. We went back to visit my grandparents annually, and I'd always cry with relief when we got back into the forests of Oregon!
Great video! Going to Quartzite once was all I needed. I saw Bob Wells speak and I got stickers for my water bottles and I left. I spent a couple of weeks in Lake Havasu and loved it there.
I'm proud to see how much you've pushed yourself pass your comfort zone. I loved the evening sunsets 🌇 with the cacti. I don't like crowds either, I'm a one on one person that loves to be surrounded by nature, birds and animals. People don't stress me and I love young children but I hate always being questioned by strangers. I choose to only open up to people I feel comfortable with and with which I tend to share common interests with. I always told my children to choose your friends, don't let just anyone choose your company. I also apply the same philosophy to my life. I think that's why I always liked the idea of pen pals. It was a long, slow and well thought out form of communication that I could control where I wanted to go with it. I t was a great way to meet a diversity of people while forging great friendships and learning about a variety of customs, lifestyles, cultures, personalities and interests. One of the best parts is you could meet them if you chose to but never had to. Some became life long distant "adopted " family members that felt like kin and others just passing acquaintances.
I had hoped to meet you while you are here. I hear you about the downside of things, but it is my 10th winter in Q and I boondock way out in quiet, remote wilderness with no one around me. The dust is less further out too. You found a nice place. Happy and safe travels. KOKO!
It’s inspiring to hear you share your experience stepping outside of your comfort zone as an introvert ( I am severely introverted too with a heavy does of social phobia). Good on you for keeping yourself in a positive mindset. I was able to see your safety presentation on your co- speaker’s YT.
Frank ❤Something about AZ sunrises and sunsets! Love your music choice! Healthy attitude to have while there. Nice to focus on the good aspects. Q is a bit overwhelming but time will pass and you'll have more good memories than bad. Thanks again for sharing! Enjoy 🙂
Gorgeous sunset. I'm glad you found a nice quiet spot with soft dirt and cacti. I bought the chimichuri from TJs on your recommendation and I love it. Like salsa without the tomatoes.
AMANDA.. SOOO❤❤❤..PROUD OF YOU GIRL. And my dear Frank. Ohhh Lord...BLESSINGS TO BOTH OF YOU. You can be my daughter...yet..Im still learning soo much from you. You go my child. GOOD POSITUVE VIBES YOUR WAY.❤
It sounds like it has changed alot, especially this year. I was sad just seeing and hearing of these changes. But I lived on an 80 acer private ranch surrounded by Tonto National Forest in Payson. It was heaven. But I was Very big in the horse world and had horses and took care of horses, there. Did not know of RTR. I am with you; it was great, now just okay. BE safe much love
Thank you for sharing the land, mountain, sunset and those red flowers or pods...so beautiful 😍❤️😍❤️😍! Those cacti are huge! Are there any cool rocks? Enjoy the warmth and glow.
I so relate to how you feel, but so impressed that you are volunteering. Seems like you are doing well and keeping an open mind - and managing private time to recharge and chill with Frank. I have wondered about attending - will await your share about RTR at the end of your trip - stay safe and happy and enjoy your remaining days there
Wow wow wow!! You made quartzite look more amazing than what I saw when I passed thru a few yrs ago..(post RTR)...So glad you are enjoying your experience there! I was so impressed with your session with butterfly lady..you held your own and had so much great info!! Well done girl!!
Girl you are looking buff in that shirt! Between the hiking and lifting and carrying Frank 👍👍. Evidently that’s a good combo. Frank said he loved you and you are the best mom ever 😊❤️
I totally agree with you on Quartzite, I tried to camp there a couple times and check out the RTR but the town is waaaaay too busy and crazy. I left and went to Yuma to get groceries do laundry etc. and went to Kofa
YAY 2 Of My Favorite Amanda n Frankie ❤️ 💕.. Im So Proud of Amanda. Im glad u got to experience this amazing group of people. Hugs n Love Always From Your Friend In Michigan Tam p.s God Bless Ya'll ❤❤
I understand your position completely. I went to Q in Oct of last year hoping to find "my tribe" and really understand the absolute draw for everyone. I stayed from about Oct to April and was disappointed as well. I hung out with various peeps who were experienced in the traditions of Q and spent time alone. While they were helpful, I just didn't fit in the whole desert, dancing, hiking community vibe. I didn't attend RTR and hv no desire to be in that crowd as well. So yes, do I think it's an experience that folks should try, meh, probably but don't get your hopes up if you're an introvert and prefer peace over chaos. I'm glad you went and that is a long stint for us introverted peeps 😢. Glad you pushed yourself, proud of you!❤
I'm not sure how this isn't an adventure - going outside our comfort zone is one of the criteria for adventures. Looking forward to learning more about your "adventure" at Quartzsite.
I watched one of your sessions and thought you did a very good job. Im proud of you as I know how difficult having an Anxiety Disorder can be. It looks like Frank is doing pretty well in the desert, too. Best Wishes for 2025 from Ontario, Canada.
Hi Amanda, ive been following along with yours and Franks journey for a few years now, I love seeing the different landscapes as im from Australia. Seeing Frank in your videos really helped me get through the loss of our beautiful, elderly dog Dakota 3 years ago, so thankyou so very much. Id love to know where to find the music playing in this episode if you'd be so kind to share. Thankyou very much. Big gentle squeezes for Frankelin. 🩷
The butternut and chimichurri combo sounds tasty. Have you ever fried sage leaves in brown butter? So good with squash. I think the non self contained units are supposed to park within a certain distance of the portable toilets. But Maybe that’s only for long term visitors. I fully understand the need for quiet. We have zero desire to attend Q. Good for you for being involved and sharing your knowledge 😊
So sad I'll miss or missed your next visit to rtr. I took work at the Pow Wow in Quartzite that starts tomorrow for a little more gas money. Local rock club show. Very sweet to walk around. Good rock people. 😊 I have Frank's lovely face with flowers on my dash.
Frrrrannnk 😋Gettin Desert time. I totally understand the whole overwhelming gangs a people. And ive lived in Nevada and now Idaho. Dirt. Ya, i def love the trees, green, rivers. Glad you had some time with Subscribers. Im sure you made their day. Be blessed you 2 🙏🙏
Ocotillo is one of my favorite desert plants. Great shot of the saguaro and cholla and of course I always love the clips of Frank!
The combination of that music with the sunset/rise was soul food. Frank at the end, letting it all hang out, so cute! Good to see you managing outside your comfort zone XXX
Thank you ☺️
Pretty amazing just how far you have pushed yourself out of your comfort zone Amanda. I have been very curious how things have been going so thank you for the update and the honesty as always. I personally would find that type of setup very stressful as someone who enjoys people but in small doses, and I have definitely found myself needing to leave situations when I've been over stimulated. You're doing great trying to find the balance, and I hope very much you get to relax more, work less, and get a chance to explore and connect. 🙏❤
Thank you so much ☺️💜
Very well said, I totally am on the same page. Amanda, you are one of a kind. A truly wonderful soul. Thanks for just being you. Be safe.😊
Pretty amazing Amanda! Enjoy. Enjoy! Then a well deserved rest after " peopling!"
Amanda, the sunset was amazing. Thank you for sharing. Good job pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.
Wishing you Blessings for your continued adventures in Quartzsite.
Wow! You captured such beauty in the desert and in the sunset! I appreciate your eye for catching just the right scene in the perfect light! Thank you for continuing to capture the amazingly beautiful world we live in! And your editing is top notch. I enjoy your channel very much. Thank you!
I think you are doing great! I saw your ladies talk with Butterfly lady van lifer! You did so well! Once you got over your butter flies! I could see you were nervous but once you became comfortable talking to all those ladies, you had a lot to share in your van life experiences! And safety tips! You was rocking that lady! Kudos! I hope you meet a lot of nice people, and they give you your space!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your positive feedback on our presentation
I knew you’d be stretching yourself to be there, but I also knew those people would love love love you. I’m surprised to learn that you don’t watch other VanLife channels. But it does make sense knowing how you are and who you are. Stepping out of your own satisfying bubble can be a challenge, but I think you’ll have a renewed enthusiasm about your wild camping and being in solitude. That will be a treat to get back to. I’ll be watching. ❤️✨✨✨
That last pic of Frank is to die for.
Those orange sunrises and sunsets, just stunning! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for watching. It’s so nice to hear people enjoy these sunset/sunrise sequences because I love filming them 🤗
Much respect for your challenges! Looking forward to hearing more.
That pic at end was so cute! Frank's so relaxed, his leg and tail are dangling...😊
Hi Amanda and Frank….I’m happy you found a better place to camp for Franks needs as well as your own. I saw someone’s video where you and Jan spoke at the women’s RTR….I think you both did great! Again, the scenery you capture and how you get it out to us is just so beautiful. The sunrises and sunsets looked so magical in a way. Looking forward to your next videos about the RTR and your true feelings.
You found a beautiful campsite with bonus trail magic!
Haha exactly!!
Wow what an introduction to Quartzite. I might have turned right around and left. I'm glad you are made of stronger stuff. I'm happy you found some dirt for Frank. That clip of Frank in his chariot is adorable. All the best to everyone but especially Sweet Frank.
Love the picture of Frank's foot sticking out of his chariot ❣️ I'm so happy that you have found a place " far from the madding crowd ". It's also what I would have to look for if I were there. 😊
The dangling foot was a much capture 🥹
Nice parting shot. You’re his best friend. Great team. Honor limits and enjoy the ride.
Pictures of Frank, sunset than the music you put to it was beautiful. Thank you and just breathe, you are doing amazing.
Frank sleeps so well because he knows he's loved and safe. #1 Dog mom Amanda
I have never been living in a comfort zone and so I think moving forward I’m going to just snuggle into a comfortable place in the world that’s exactly the shape of me. 😊
Ok that was by far the absolute cutest clip of Frank yet!!!! Thank you for sharing!!
Amanda! Balance is key, going to be alone is essential to keeping migraines away.
Keep taking the best care of you and Frank.
Thanks for the update, I'm always looking forward to the next video 😂
Those desert sunsets are sublime.
I really appreciate your honest evaluation of RTR, and also putting your remarks in context. Thanks.
that sunset music is a VIBE
Aww Frank is so lovely, I LOVE you, Frank!
Great Value is a Walmart brand. Pacific can be found in most large grocery stores including Whole Foods. I'm glad you and Frank found a decent camp.
Gorgeous sunset w/silhouette of cacti! Nice music, too. Glad you found a quiet place to decompress from crowds.
It's OK for you to do you ❤. Enjoy.
I spent most of my life outside of my comfort zone, trying to be social and 'participate' but then I finally realized being a hermit was my comfort zone and I only leave it when absolutely necessary.
I totally agree with you ❤😊
Fair
Same...
I just love your authenticity
I hope you end up having fun . I love that you put Frank first ❤
Cheers Amanda and Frank
🫶🏻
Way to push yourself to be positive in an uncomfortable environment for you..OMG Franks footie hanging out at the end so freaking cute ❤..Keep it up your almost done .. Sparkles ✨✨✨💖✨✨✨✨✨
Amanda, i met you briefly sfter your talk at the WRTR. My pup has been wearing her Frank button ever since. She looks like a little Frank fan girl. Lol.
I have been wo dering how you have been doing with all of the people who wants to meet you. It was stressful for me just waiting in line to say hello. I would much rather be able to sit by a fire and enjoy a sunset. My days volunteering are hecktic and i come back and decompress. I must say i have the greatest spot at the adult games tent where we get to actually sit and talk.
I so wished you would a have a plesant experience here so that Az. Would leave you good memories. This is a beautiful wonderous state. Go to Sedona after leaving here and check out more trees and beautiful hikes in the red rocks. It can be a little crowded in town but you can camp well away from people.
I hope we get to touch base once more before you leave. I have a small token to give for your bravery in coming to Quartzite. I keep missing you at the rtr i guess because I do the 11 to 3 shift and you are there early morning. Bless you for all you do. Loved the video and your honesty. Hope to see you down the road.
I did see Truck in the parking lot and was excited because i am a fan of your vehicle as well. I remember when you got a new engine and i was so worried Truck might get replaced. Im weird but i love my vehicles too and get attached.
Ok, weirdo out. 👋
It was nice to meet you! I’ll be around more tomorrow afternoon.
I am staying at a rv park close to the RTR. I went Saturday and Sunday. I was hoping to perhaps run into you but it didn't happen. I did see your van. I had a good time at RTR. I got to meet Bob so that was fun. And I got stickers. And the corn dogs were delicious. Q is definitely something you have to get acclimated to. I am 50-80 steps from a hot shower, laundry and garbage bins so I like it. This rv park is extremely quiet.
I’ll be around RTR tomorrow (Wed) afternoon
If you want a really nice RV park go to River sands over in Ehrenberg, its all new, pool, hot tub, grass dog park, laundry, showers, store across street, pickle ball, perfect wifi etc. With passport America or their other deals its cheaper than the dirt lot rv parks in Quartzsite. Ive already been to Plamosa rd and Roadrunner. I can only take 3-4 days out there lol
Amanda you are so amazing. I wish i was there to meet you and Frank. Thank you for including us in your life. ❤️🐶
You've done way better than I would have! You should be proud of yourself!
As someone who is part time in her van, and has kids that live out west, I can say...I hate the desert! Give me green, give me water. I will not embrace the dirt, even for company. Great video though!!! Franks is like "Take me home please" lol
There's vault toilets throughout most of the washes...
Good to see you getting through it. I know it isn't your scene but proud of you for sharing your knowledge and pushing yourself to get outside your comfort zone.
💜💚💜💚 years ago I made lifelong friends at the RTR. Then,the last time I visited there, it was challenging to find a suitable boondocking site due to the number of people.
I'm amazed at your good humor and enthusiasm in the face of the challenges you have dealt with.
And your videos for this adventure: CHEFS KISS! 😄
Hang in there Amanda and Frank! 💜💚💜💚💜💚
I like going to Q in December for the warm and services, but also always tap out by early afternoon if I go into town. There is a dump north of town, but only open Sun-Wed (I think). Gonna try the squash ravioli and chimi.
I went to the dump the day after this, good charging drive.
Ahhhh that shot of your van with the cactus behind it. Well done! That would look amazing on a t shirt
I think you’re doing amazingly well considering how much you’re out of your comfort zone. I’m a pretty serious introvert myself and I’m thinking all those people would have me spending a lot of time in my van away from the crowd. Glad you’re having fun anyway, that shot of Frank with his leg and tail hanging out,totally relaxed.❤️
I feel like I need so much. I need the desert, the Pacific NW mountains, the ocean, the warm beaches and the jungle. I need every season and I need both the country solitude and the crowded city. I envy those that don’t need but a couple environments to be happy.
Frank.........heeza goo boy
My far away Buddy i may never meet... 😋 He Chills!
Beautiful sunset! Thanks!
Kudos to you Amanda. You got more guts than me. I don't think I could have done the public speaking. Love to you and Frank!
I was in Arizona in 2019, never found my comfort zone either. I went to Sedona to see if I could feel the energy vortexs they speak about. Didn’t feel it there. Grand Canyon was worth the drive. Took the back roads, too many big trucks on the major hwy for me. Thanks for sharing, thought it was just me.
✨hi happy for you and Frankie live your best life sister just going to take that for granted you can only live this for today
Older Canadian vanlifer here - I'm after the same things as you in terms of solitude and adventure but I'm very curious about, and in admiration of, the US nomadic movement. I will get down there one of these years just to experience that feeling of support and community coming from all of these incredibly diverse car and van dwellers down there!
Then I'll go back to the bush, lol!
😅
The community aspect here has been really nice but I’m looking forward to my escape
Wherever you feel the best for both of you, stay safe💕
17:19 I love this top on you! thank you for the encouragement on stepping out of our comforts!
Wow 🤩 what a vast place! Love the colours and that ravioli with the parsley chimichurri looks so delicious. Frank matches the desert scene perfectly 😂 desert coloured Frank ❤❤❤
Amanda- there is a refuse dump on highway 95 on the right hand side past the radio tower, open Sun - Wed ?- 2pm? as you go into Q, There is also a place to get good water at the "Pit Stop" on the left side about an 1/8 of a mile into Q . And If you go to the main intersection and turn left 1/8 mile on the right is my favorite place for laundry and shower, and across the street is the Roadrunner Grocery store. 🐾 I am so pleased to have had the chance to meet you, take care , and thank you for sharing your life and adventures with all of us❣
How nice that you found a place of solitude so during the day you can do your volunteering your speeches and do whatever and then you just go be by yourself I think that's awesome you're getting both worlds so that's pretty amazing where you are right now looks really awesome the sun sets are nice as the world's dirt for Frank that is so nice
The longer I’ve stayed here the more places I’ve found to be alone, it’s nice to have a balance of both.
Glad to see your update. I was wondering how it was going. Yes dirt and sunshine for Frank. ❤❤
That was beautiful, Amanda ty, for being amazing and for all your help at wrtr & rtr. ❤
your a real trooper !. i feel a lot like you in general regarding camping so thanks for sharing. i would be exhausted . good for you for trying new things.
Hey Amanda, it’s Debbie, I can’t believe you found can goods at your camp. How cool!
I am not surprised of opinion of Q. It’s not what you like and do. But you certainly made my year finally getting to meet you was a dream come true for me! I hope you get more and more subs and more and more subscribers and success!!
I, for one so appreciates you coming here! Thank you for the long trek. ❤
And you should be proud of yourself for what you have done. I think you did amazing!
Hey Amanda, $store medical tape works great to easily and gently protect doggie paws.
Just splay toes and tape across pad. peace and love
Quartzsite tips....
1. Never camp in a wash. Flash floods are a real threat, even if the storms are 20 miles away. Plus, if the rangers see you, they will ask you to move....for your safety.
2. Cototes travel via the washes at night....be super careful with Frank!!!!!
3. Dont get close to the cute little "teddy bear" cactus! They will actually leap onto you if youre too close.
4. Dont let Frank dig in the dirt. Vally fever spores live there and that is NOT a good thing, and requires years of continuous treatment!
5. Check with the Vandenberg Air Force base website. If they have a "just after sunset" launch of Starlink satellites, youre in for an AWESOME site!!! The "jellyfish effect" is a wow factor!
Great Value is Wallyworld. Embrace the dirt!!! Love how ypu challenge yourself❤
Its too dirty and dead looking there, get me back to BC. Stay safe, see you back home.💜💚🐕💚💜✌🏻
There are a lot of beautiful lively places through the American Southwest and I look forward to visiting many of them when I’m done with all the peopling here 🤗
I'm with you. I need my tall coniferous trees and copious waters. I was born in Phoenix, AZ, and forever grateful to my parents for moving us out of that hell-hole when I was two, to the Oregon Coast. We went back to visit my grandparents annually, and I'd always cry with relief when we got back into the forests of Oregon!
Yes it's beautiful in Oregon too.@@lorid2092
Arizona is beautiful. Have you ever been down to Baja?
Great video! Going to Quartzite once was all I needed. I saw Bob Wells speak and I got stickers for my water bottles and I left. I spent a couple of weeks in Lake Havasu and loved it there.
Kofa wild preserve is very isolated and has many hikes.
Amanda if you get to New Mexico you need to check out tent rock.
I'm proud to see how much you've pushed yourself pass your comfort zone. I loved the evening sunsets 🌇 with the cacti.
I don't like crowds either, I'm a one on one person that loves to be surrounded by nature, birds and animals. People don't stress me and I love young children but I hate always being questioned by strangers.
I choose to only open up to people I feel comfortable with and with which I tend to share common interests with.
I always told my children to choose your friends, don't let just anyone choose your company. I also apply the same philosophy to my life. I think that's why I always liked the idea of pen pals. It was a long, slow and well thought out form of communication that I could control where I wanted to go with it. I t was a great way to meet a diversity of people while forging great friendships and learning about a variety of customs, lifestyles, cultures, personalities and interests. One of the best parts is you could meet them if you chose to but never had to. Some became life long distant "adopted " family members that felt like kin and others just passing acquaintances.
I had hoped to meet you while you are here. I hear you about the downside of things, but it is my 10th winter in Q and I boondock way out in quiet, remote wilderness with no one around me. The dust is less further out too. You found a nice place. Happy and safe travels. KOKO!
It’s inspiring to hear you share your experience stepping outside of your comfort zone as an introvert ( I am severely introverted too with a heavy does of social phobia). Good on you for keeping yourself in a positive mindset. I was able to see your safety presentation on your co- speaker’s YT.
Frank ❤Something about AZ sunrises and sunsets! Love your music choice!
Healthy attitude to have while there. Nice to focus on the good aspects. Q is a bit overwhelming but time will pass and you'll have more good memories than bad.
Thanks again for sharing!
Enjoy 🙂
Gorgeous sunset. I'm glad you found a nice quiet spot with soft dirt and cacti. I bought the chimichuri from TJs on your recommendation and I love it. Like salsa without the tomatoes.
Very proud of you Amanda. Wish I was there to meet you.
Thank you, Amanda and Frank. The desert is its own world! And I survived the Phoenix airport! 😅 Comfort-zone growth... 👍😎🇨🇦🙏✨️🐾💝🌵🌺
Been following you on your beginning to quartside and now this is interesting to hear what you have to say about this. I am enjoying this.
That campsite you got would be an awesome place to do some nature sketches
Amanda, you are so cool. Love to Frank🎉
Yvonne
Thanks Yvonne 🤗
AMANDA.. SOOO❤❤❤..PROUD OF YOU GIRL. And my dear Frank. Ohhh Lord...BLESSINGS TO BOTH OF YOU. You can be my daughter...yet..Im still learning soo much from you. You go my child. GOOD POSITUVE VIBES YOUR WAY.❤
Thank you so much 💜 I am really leaping out of my comfort zone here and it’s been a great experience so far.
It sounds like it has changed alot, especially this year. I was sad just seeing and hearing of these changes. But I lived on an 80 acer private ranch surrounded by Tonto National Forest in Payson. It was heaven. But I was Very big in the horse world and had horses and took care of horses, there. Did not know of RTR. I am with you; it was great, now just okay. BE safe much love
I don't think I'd like it in Quartzsite but I wanna see a big ass cactus
Thank you for sharing the land, mountain, sunset and those red flowers or pods...so beautiful 😍❤️😍❤️😍! Those cacti are huge! Are there any cool rocks? Enjoy the warmth and glow.
I so relate to how you feel, but so impressed that you are volunteering. Seems like you are doing well and keeping an open mind - and managing private time to recharge and chill with Frank. I have wondered about attending - will await your share about RTR at the end of your trip - stay safe and happy and enjoy your remaining days there
Wow wow wow!! You made quartzite look more amazing than what I saw when I passed thru a few yrs ago..(post RTR)...So glad you are enjoying your experience there! I was so impressed with your session with butterfly lady..you held your own and had so much great info!! Well done girl!!
A new adventure ❤
The can foods brand Great Value is from Walmart
Girl you are looking buff in that shirt! Between the hiking and lifting and carrying Frank 👍👍. Evidently that’s a good combo. Frank said he loved you and you are the best mom ever 😊❤️
I totally agree with you on Quartzite, I tried to camp there a couple times and check out the RTR but the town is waaaaay too busy and crazy. I left and went to Yuma to get groceries do laundry etc. and went to Kofa
It's always a great thing to keep your mind open to the possibilities.
YAY 2 Of My Favorite Amanda n Frankie ❤️ 💕.. Im So Proud of Amanda. Im glad u got to experience this amazing group of people. Hugs n Love Always From Your Friend In Michigan Tam p.s God Bless Ya'll ❤❤
Thank you Tammy 💜
I understand your position completely. I went to Q in Oct of last year hoping to find "my tribe" and really understand the absolute draw for everyone. I stayed from about Oct to April and was disappointed as well. I hung out with various peeps who were experienced in the traditions of Q and spent time alone. While they were helpful, I just didn't fit in the whole desert, dancing, hiking community vibe. I didn't attend RTR and hv no desire to be in that crowd as well. So yes, do I think it's an experience that folks should try, meh, probably but don't get your hopes up if you're an introvert and prefer peace over chaos. I'm glad you went and that is a long stint for us introverted peeps 😢. Glad you pushed yourself, proud of you!❤
I want your food. It looks and sounds so good. Can't get anything like that living in Mexico. You are perfect, the way you are.
I'm not sure how this isn't an adventure - going outside our comfort zone is one of the criteria for adventures. Looking forward to learning more about your "adventure" at Quartzsite.
It is the wind and dust that keeps me away also so many people love looking at the rocks at the gem show
Peace
I thought I was the only one who panics in town and has to go back to camp sometimes! 💚
I watched one of your sessions and thought you did a very good job. Im proud of you as I know how difficult having an Anxiety Disorder can be. It looks like Frank is doing pretty well in the desert, too. Best Wishes for 2025 from Ontario, Canada.
Thank you so much for the kind words and support! 💕
Great value is Wally mart
Hi Amanda, ive been following along with yours and Franks journey for a few years now, I love seeing the different landscapes as im from Australia. Seeing Frank in your videos really helped me get through the loss of our beautiful, elderly dog Dakota 3 years ago, so thankyou so very much.
Id love to know where to find the music playing in this episode if you'd be so kind to share.
Thankyou very much.
Big gentle squeezes for Frankelin. 🩷
The butternut and chimichurri combo sounds tasty. Have you ever fried sage leaves in brown butter? So good with squash.
I think the non self contained units are supposed to park within a certain distance of the portable toilets. But Maybe that’s only for long term visitors.
I fully understand the need for quiet. We have zero desire to attend Q. Good for you for being involved and sharing your knowledge 😊
So sad I'll miss or missed your next visit to rtr. I took work at the Pow Wow in Quartzite that starts tomorrow for a little more gas money. Local rock club show. Very sweet to walk around. Good rock people. 😊 I have Frank's lovely face with flowers on my dash.
So Glad you found a nice place to camp. I myself like solitude camping as well. Wishing you many nights of awesome sunsets
Frrrrannnk 😋Gettin Desert time. I totally understand the whole overwhelming gangs a people. And ive lived in Nevada and now Idaho. Dirt. Ya, i def love the trees, green, rivers. Glad you had some time with Subscribers. Im sure you made their day. Be blessed you 2 🙏🙏
Stunning sunset tones ❤ and I love the shots of the mountains and plants 🌵🏜️ the song you used was perfect. I always look forward to your uploads!!