Van Build 2018 Tamra's Life & Skoolie Update
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- Опубліковано 20 лис 2018
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So nice to see Tamara doing well and being happy. You are awesome Jamie, and what you are doing is awesome!
Been watching u for about 2 or 3 years. Jamie, you have also bloomed. U r one awesome guy. God bless u and all u do.
Tamara expressed gratitude in her own way at least 4 times in this video, she is a wordy person and that's ok. What she is doing is huge, working with youth is no easy task and so many are unwilling to invest their time in helping them and those that need therapy. Bless you, thank you for giving back at the van build and congrats on your new career Tamara! And thank you Jamie, for helping others!
Thank you, Marie!!!
Exactly!
Iii dunno man.. I think one real gusher cry should have developed on keys day and alot of cuddles from Jamie. If I were in her sandals I would havejumped at thAt op. Ha!
WOW that was when I first started watching you, was Tamara's Van build. Thanks for the up date great to see her.
Tamara has blossomed, it's obvious. This life is perfect for her and, Jamie, you and your people made that happen. I'm so excited to hopefully join the RV community soon.
One year ago I moved from the city to a cabin on 5 acres and started living off grid. No electricity, no municipal water. I collect rain water off my metal roof and have great filtration plus my Berkey water system. I raise chickens, bees, fruit and veggies all organic. I feel 120% better for doing this. I truly believe municipal water and electromagnetic exposure negatively impacted my health. Living in a bus or van is much the same as how I am living now. It has to be healthier for you than living in a apartment, condo or conventional house with microwaves and floridated, chemical saturated water surging through our bodies. Hope more folks seek the truth about staying healthy and happy. : ) ♡
Same for me .
I'm trapped in my apartment! I wish I could afford a tiny house on wheels so that I could get out of the rental market and live a healthier happy life with like minded people. I went to a tiny house festival in Georgia hoping to find a builder that would work with me but it was so crowded and they just didn't have the time to talk to me. After spending so much money getting there I left and went home broken. I am now in a financial bind and trying to recover. My goal is to still get out of this rental market since they charge me 40.00 each month for my rescue kitties and raised my rent again! I'm going to habitat for humanity to see if they have any advice for me. Jamie your such an angel for helping others. God Bless You!
@@lorirugato6463 Just do it, once you do, there's no other choice left, but to succeed! 🤗😊💯😇
Love Ya'll !! and so Blessed to be apart of this Thank You so very much
Jamie is a superhero in my eye
Thank you Jamie for what you do for others and for bringing us Tamra and the genius of Lee Blake. You are awesome my friend.
Thanks, Dave. I really appreciate that. Take care!
If you listen - you can hear her tremendous gratitude as she is sharing how wonderful and better her life is now ✨ She’s a Sweetie!
Aw, thank you, Sarita!
I agree she has expressed her gratitude many times since she was gifted the bus.
No social pressure sounds good to me.
I love the color you chose for the bus, I’ve followed you from the start Tamra. Wishing the best for you and the great van build that Jamie started, so many people have been helped.
Tamara is very grounded & kind, engaging, she will talk to anyone, she will ask you her name,,,.... Great Video Jaime ! -- Dan
Great interview Jamie, you've done so much to help people, great karma for the next go-round! I've been watching this for a little over a year and love your videos. Your heart seems to be growing with your daily activities. You would make a mother proud!
Good update on what is happening with Tamaras journey- Maybe we can be disappointed when someone doesn’t share our vision or dream, but we will be known by our works and we see the good you do. Extra credit for doing deeds that nobody but you and Creator see! Keep the faith😷😷😷
Jamie you are an angel ❤. So happy for you Tamara!!
You just watched 2 amazing people living and speaking the life we found on the road the transformation
of ones soul is an wonderful energy.
We miss our travels and look forward to our next journey.
Safe Travels Tamara, so nice to see you and get an update.
Thank you!!
Watching all the magic come together for her bus was awesome and we love getting updates. It is no surprise that her bus holds special energy it was built with so much love!! She didn't know why she deserved it at the time, but all of us who were watching knew she would continue on and do go things in her new home and were happy to see it all unfold. She is working her dharma for sure.
That means a lot! Thank you!!!
Jamie you are awesome!!!!!!!!!!. I hope I get to meet you next year. Happy thanksgiving and be safe my friend.
Nice to see Tamera paying forward in her work, volunteering. Jamie you are the BEST. Easy to walk up to and talk with. Thanks for the 10 gauge wire. It will definitely help me move my solar panel around without moving the RV to catch the Sun. Thank You
I don’t like how everyone is critical about Tamra, she’s very thankful about what everyone has done and how the community pulls together.
Try the decaf.
Haha, thanks, Cyndi! It hit me pretty hard first go round. It's still icky of course to have your character taken down but it's a way more balanced response for me this time. I just count my blessings. Can't complain. Life is good!
🌸It’s so great seeing Tamara again and looking incredible and beautiful and happy 😃 I love the cool lights in her rig. I agree Jamie, gosh I was tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses. As Tamara says in this lifestyle you bloom and you’re free with nothing to prove. Have fun Tamara and be happy and safe travels. Thanks for sharing Jamie and thank you for being so passionate about helping others😄🌸
Thank you, ABZ!!!
Ramblin Tam 🌸Oh my I didn’t see a link to your channel in the description so I’m about to check out your channel and subscribe to you Tamara😄🌸
Wonderful video! Great things happening with great people 🤗
Good to see a video with her again..glad the build is going great..keep up the good work
I’ve also been watching since the 1st VanBuild and I TOTALLY AGREE with Tamra❣️. Jamie, U’ve brought a lot of light to others and I LOVE what U’ve done😍. God Bless U and all Ur endeavors❣️❣️❣️
i wish i could be as happy as tamra. i will get there eventually i am sure. she is a free spirit
Just say Thank you !!! Tamara , why is it so hard for you to say those words !!! Jaime you are soooo cool !!! Love how you just go about what you do and hold space for her ! Glad she is thriving in this blessing no matter how things seem it's all about helping where you can without getting anything in return . I'm not HATER just my opinion on all I've seen in previous videos . You ROCK Jaimie !!
Thanks, Lois. Tamras cool. She'll be back on more somewhere down the road. Hows that for a response time? lol
Thank you!
I'm leaving in my townhouse for 6 years now and I'm so depressed, I'm planning to leave as soon as I can, I know it's what I need to do, sell my place buy a rv and go, it's a little scary but everything gonna fine ,thank you so much for giving me the courage to do it .
I have been trying to talk my husband into selling our house and living in a van :) My kids think I'm crazy but I am so over the rat race I am living.
Marieline Juillard - you are so brave to sell everything and live in a van. If you follow the advice by Jaime and bob wells, you will find what you are seeking. Please keep us updated on how everything works out for you.
I really want to do the same thing I'm trying to save up for a rig "not easy" for me right now but eventually I will get it together then I will be on the road I feel so trapped depressed and I hate my job anyways good luck to you I hope you make it happen and get out of your rut
Yes Me too.... Ill just add.. RESEARCH. RESEARCH. RESEARCH... And these videos here on UA-cam are excellent resources! Good luck!
Marieline and all those who aspire to this life - you can research all you want but you won't know until you try it. I spent 5 years watching YT videos, reading forums, even going to the RTR years ago (when it was a small gathering) in my car before I finally jumped ship. I bought an awesome older Pleasure-Way, refurbished it like I wanted, put in a great solar system....sold my house and bam, I was off. It took me about 2 months to realize I could not be happy living in a van. I actually made the decision while at the van build this month. I just knew it wasn't for me once I got out there. Ya, I lost money when I sold my van last week and ya, I did sell my house (but I wanted to sell it anyway) but I don't regret it at all. I learned a lot about myself and got the vanlife thing out of my system. The point is: You only see the good side and it's true - a lot of ppl love the life. But I suspect there are a lot like me who didn't dig it but you won't see or hear much about that. Go for it, but with eyes wide open. It's not as wonderful as it looks and it won't necessarily make you instantly happy.
So glad she is still doing well. Makes my heart smile. Thanks for sharing this. ❤️
That made my heart smile! Thank you, Lori!
You do such good work Jamie! Congratulations on a successful van build!
Keep up the great work Jamie. Your a selfless dude and the time and energy you've spent helping others is admirable. I really appreciate it, it's inspiring.
What beautiful people inside and out! People like you two restore my faith in humanity! Thanks so much for sharing!❤️
You both are a gift to mankind.
George, could not say it better. What a chore to be around her.
Nice update thanks for sharing this vlog
Good to see you Tamara. Good to see you are still living the life. Your channel ended so abruptly i thought something had soured you. But glad that is not the case.
Nope, just got a job and started being boring, haha. Sorry I worried you! I'm alive and blessed!
Good to know the skoolie is working out great for you. Happy trails.
Thank you, Richard! I love it!
Jamie you’re awesome you do soooo much for people.
Good deeds are always rewarded!
Tamara! Thank you for saying such awesome and great things about Jamie! He deserves every word... and some :o)
Great interview!
This is such an awesome video of hope & encouragement towards those that need a little push to live the way they really need to. AS you say, whether it be a house, RV, van or whatever. We all need to find our souls. I took on a job as an RV Park manager to save money to get out on...then a vintage Silver Streak fell into my lap, so I am working on renovating it. I do live in a small ClassC motorhome & actually have a van as well. I have thought about just setting the van up as a camper van...but really, this job tethers me more than I like. It has it's stresses, which I really don't put into my videos as I don't feel it's appropriate to do so. And it's disrespectful to do so as well. I am hoping that by next year, I can cut the cord & be free! I did follow through the build of Tamras build, it was such fun watching as it all came together. And now we get to know her a little. Jamie, you and everyone that contributes ROCKS!!
Such a great video. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this! Peace
Great to see Tamra thriving!
Thanks, Dixie!!!
Jamie, that was a great update on "Tammy" er uh Tamra. Life sounds good for her and that all stems from your vision. Great job!
nice video
nice that this worked out for Tami
Wonderful!! I agree with everything Tamra said about Jamie and the life style. I have a hard time being indoors in one place as well, especially since I have been traveling for over a year and a half. I will be needing a small skoolie next year. I see no other options to provide shelter and transportation, living on disability and having a quality life, less stressful life. I hope I can find people to help me when I save enough for a bus. The Element is getting too small. Cheers!
She is so grateful for her life..great video
Nice interview. Thanks.
I remember Tamara’s skoolie build from the beginning. It really warms my heart to see her again!
The mobile community reminds me of the Sausalito boat living community in the 70s and 80s. Loving, sharing, taking care of each other. A disorganized casual comune. (Community) It's grass roots caring at it's finest.
Mighty great work Jamie! I will be at the van build in 2019. I have my bus almost ready to go. I leave for AZ in 2-3 weeks.
Great guys, thank you for your kindness.....
Great...GREAT...interview! Well done.
Your a sweet spirit. I loved being in your home. God Bless
Thank you, Juli Tuli!!! Always a pleasure!
I have found people in the City (My homeland is Los Angeles CA) to be both yucky, and awesome too. As I have traveled all over, people are people everywhere - G-d made us all and he loves us all the same. Great to see you Ms. Tamara! The home is awesome!
Traveling Mercies, and G-d bless!
Thank you, Qypsy!!!
I love it! I love the small space… What kind people to donate their belongings, and their service, so many people contributing to the betterment of society… I love that… Happy trails 💜
Super cute rig ! 🚌 Awesome job on the build.
We know you've been busy but it's great to see you in your own video again. May goodness follow you sir...
Jamie is awesome. So sweet, the bus builds he organizes!!! 💜💚👏🏼👍🏼💗🤩
I love Tamra ! She's awesome !!!
GOD bless you Tamra !!!
Doing a great job Jamie !!!
G E T....R E S T..... ! ! !
Aw, thankya!!!
Thank you for the encouragement
Thank you Jamie 😊
Jaimie is a mensche. I look forward to the day when I can come to a Van Build Party and give and even get help.
Good job Jamie your a good person..hope to meet you someday..
Great Karma...excellent way to put it....it's been 25 years since I've lived on wheels and I want it more and more every day, every hour...my mission is to help homeless vets...my son PFC Stephen Paul Snowberger lll gave it all on 11 May 2k06 in Iraq serving our country in the Army...ever since I have been lost as to who I am, what I want to do....I am disabled, so my rig has to have certain things to facilitate my physical condition...my goal is, once finished, to roll around the country and help with whatever I can to honor my son and to heal the huge dents in my soul...send warm thoughts and prayers so that I might have the positive energy(trust me, I'll feel it)to bring this to fruition...thanks y'all....ďã wõõķįęę
You guys bless so many lives. We are greatful
Nice seeing her again. Love her bus. We have a C class. Wonder about having a bus. Hmm. Ty for sharing. Ty Jamie 😍😎👍
A bus is the way to go! 😊
You're doing good, Jamie.
Tamra, has a beautiful contagious heart of Gratitude...
Thank you, Monna!!!
WOW!!!!!! what a video
Hi Tamra, you are a super host and I hope our paths cross again.
Happy travels, Karen😘
Thank you, Karen!!!
Bring your awesome out, love that.
I may be moving to Arizona in a year in my SUV I live in horse town norco California I live my SUV it's become alot o fun three years ago I was mad and asked God why am I living like this one week later all kinds of nomad videos appear in my UA-cam and I am loving this thanks for your video when is the van built
Thank you Jamie - would you mind doing a interview about Tamara,s job / organization. Sounds like a good organization and good to learn about. Thank you sir
she left. :(
Hi! Happy to elaborate! Adolescents and young adults in crisis, be it substances, technology, anger, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, self-harm, Etc, are sent into the wilderness for 6-12 weeks, living very simply, nomadic with everything on their back, in a group of guides and peers and the results are miraculous in terms of healing, recovery, confidence, self-discovery and restored relationships.
It changed my life in 2006 and I am lucky to be able to help facilitate that experience for others!
Working on a dude ranch would work as well and not be so tuff.
fair play to her. a good lady.
Tammara is a sweet heart we should vote her the van build welcome ambassador she is awesome i never knew who she was came up said Badge how you doing ask me about the van build she is a awesome asset to van build. Jamie well that is a whole story in its self. This is my first and yes the crazy canuck will be back next year. This gave me a whole new view of this life style. Thx jamie and the zillion people here thank you. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Badge is the man!
Aw! Thank you!!! It's easy to be friendly and outgoing in that environment!
One of the most amazing and positive vids, this is one for the archives!!! Great to see you Tamara and know what you're up to and looking forward to! Of all that you do, I am still amazed that you survived whooping cough!!! You are an amazing, conscious, out spoken free spirit... this can be an intimidating thing to some people, so I hope those negative comments I see floating around don't affect you! Jamie... respect, gratitude, karma, good health... may these things continue to nourish you!!! In jest, I must say I laughed and agreed with one of the comments that said Jamie and Tamara should have a baby... that would be one awesome, well rounded human being!!! Just sayin'!
Haha! I have been SOOO baby hungry and I've got the space!
Thanks for the good vibes! It's been interesting to see that the detractors are rarely women and the supportive comments are often from women. I love to see that old stereotype exposed and proven wrong! Hope to meet you at one of these shindigs!
I enjoyed listening to Tamra'a perspective. It's things I've observed but she confirmed it.
Hi Jamie. Was good to see Tamara again. I was hoping to get out there for my first trip but life happens. I almost died a yr ago Sept. Then my old car went out.in Dec. A friend donated a 2001 mustang to me in July. Then the battery went out in August, so around $150, another setback. I want out of here but now I have to buy a water heater when I can, no running water since August. I'm on SS and can't buy one now. I'm almost 70 and really believe I'll have a better life on the road. I get so overwhelmed here even thinking about a nursing home because I have no family. They'll have to drag me there screaming. I'll eat and exercise on the road, which I don't do here, too depressed. I'll be the old woman in a mustang with my cat lol. So glad the build went great. Maybe I can make it to the RTR. It's over 1300 miles so a little worried about going in a high mileage car but I will try. Ohhh, I messaged you on messenger about the land for sale out there because I watched a video of your talking about maybe buying some for meetups and builds. Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃. Safe travels. TC 🌷
Alana, honey, I believe in having a dream, but also being realistic. It doesn't sound to me like there is much chance that you will be able to attain this dream. I hope that you will, however, strongly consider joining your local YMCA or YWCA which you almost certainly would qualify for free membership (I know in my area of the country you would), and also joining/going to activities at any local retiree/elder community day-center. I speak from experience that it will help your depression if you go to the Y or somewhere to get a little exercise a few times a week, (Plus I love being able to use the walk-in locker room showers & not having to step over my bathtub at home for a shower, & that I can take as long of a hot shower as I want!!!) Best wishes!!!
playhooky I'm not staying here. Been working on this too long and have a couple of ppl I'm going to meet up north after RTR. And, also made a friend from California who is disabled and already been to La posa and Quartzite. Sweetie, my mom was traveling into her 80s and we used to camp out. Can't wait to leave. Have appts next week and to the vet and then probably going to leave after that. Ty anyway, but I'll stick to planet fitness. TC 🌷
Wish I could’ve attended this years Van Build. Possible next year, I’m relocating to North Dakota instead of Alaska. Big changes coming for 2019. Hope my stove hood/vent is working out for the bus.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Jamie is one cool cat!
Great video.
Just awesome! J
well said thanks
I don't know you personally --- maybe someday ...... However .... thru the videos I can tell you ...... that .... Yes .... Jamie .... You Rock ... Good Karma !
U both looking great 🐻🐻
Thank you, Red Bear!
It’s good to see Tamra. I was wondering if she had was going this year. Safe Travels. ♥️🙏🏼♥️
Thank you, Alice!
Ramblin Tam you’re welcome! ♥️♥️
I so want to get on the road. Working on manifesting a cargo trailer that we'll convert while on the road. Just need a steady income to cover the costs of being on the road. Need some ideas besides workamping
I meant to ask, if you don't mind answering, what kind of gas mileage do you get with the short bus? I have been debating what's the best most economical way to get on the road. I'm 71 and seeing the country has always been on my bucket list, I feel like if I don't do it now, it will be too late. Thanks for the hours of entertainment you and all the nomads have given me.
Just a surreal video for launching day, after 19 months of planning I am out of here. The first couple years of my event were very special before it blew up into thousands & thousands. It may be a decade later but I know right where you are Jamie, you're doing great.
Steve Harkins congratulations for living the dream.
Jamie you are AWESOME to do this for others! Is there anyway to help Two Meander (Debra Dickson and Robert Witham) get into something like this. They both have disabilities (TBI) and are trying to make it (now together helping each other to stay out of assisted living) in an obviously overcrowded van? Bless you for any consideration and many, many thanks for all you do for others!!
Hello. good video nice and see you do interrogation again. I started following your channel a while ago and they make me happy .. best wishes for you one from Norway.
great video..
Thanks for that interview Jamie. Great bus Tamara! Can I ask where you got that wonderful bag on your hip or did u make it? I love it! LOL Hope i can see more bus updates in the future. Safe travels and God bless you both!💗
Thank you, Lizzy! I DID make it! I've had it in my hip for years, so handy! It's starting to disintegrate. Time to make a new one!
@@tamradawnhyderamblintam wow that's awesome! You could sell those I bet! 😉
Thanks for the f/u Tamara you seem like a sweet person blessing to you in your travels :)
Thank you, Rayne!!!
Missing the thank you's and total genuine gratitude...
Tamra's super appreciative. I have a sense for this. She's a thankful person, no doubt. ;)
Thank you! 😁
Hey Jamie! I’ve been watching you and your videos on bus conversions/helping people for a while now! First off I have to say what you do is awesome! I’ve been looking to do a bus conversion for the past fifteen years and it’s always great to see people with experience and knowledge help others! On that note I was wondering if you could send me some advice and knowledge on getting help and assistance for people in a tough spot? I’m at a bit of a standstill as far as life and a living situation goes due to illness and a bus conversion would solve the majority of my complications currently. Any help, ideas, and networking would be incredibly appreciated! Thanks and hopefully talk to you soon!
Hey Daniel! I would check out govdeals.com that's where I got my bus and only paid $1,650 for it. Hope that helps!
Enigmatic Nomadics yes I saw that video! What an awesome price that is! I’m currently in the go fund me phase of this process since I lost my job due to being sick. Once I get that on a roll or as soon as one of these work from home positions works out I will definitely be going to that website! Thank you for the response!
Jamie. You are awesome. One day I will be like that
Great community. Wish I could be there, but dog is sick, so staying up in Flagstaff.
Your presense made me smile. Great seeing you Tamara.
Always good to see ya, Tom!