We're MOVING to SCOTLAND! (Packing up our lives ready to leave)
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- Опубліковано 3 лют 2024
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We're moving to Scotland lads! The time has come!!
A few finishing touches to the van ready for one last van life adventure before we get the keys to our new home in the Scottish Highlands.
We cannot wait to get back in the van now it's looking brand new we just hope the weather's not too brutal up in Scotland this winter! - Let's GO!!
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2001 Mercedes Vario 814
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Craig said if we get to 50,000 he'll streak into our new house... 👀
Daaamn, Captain B´s looking kinda fit, what´s going on?
Hahahahahaha 50,000 here we come ❤❤❤
@Jpetersson super inappropriate my dude.
I have feeling Craig will be 🏃♂️ but naked on your new property, often 😉 😅
I mean, it's YOUR house - streak away!
I am so proud of you for sticking up for yourself with your interview. People need to be more aware of how ignorant they sound .
Thank you 😊
Sadly I do believe they know how awful they sound. The awful part is they don't care and they want to hurt others.
They do it because they are seeking to fill some kind of need within themselves. The trick is to realize that and not allow them to affect you. I love your wigs Aimee because you keep us guessing about what kind of beautiful you will be each day. :)
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@@kingingit you are so welcome 🤗
@@denisegreene8441 you are very correct it is like a world full of mean girls from high school in the 90s . It is sad
Please can I add a helpful suggestion. Get a porch tent/drive away awning for Custards doorway. Add in a clothes rail with hangers, all weather Flotex carpet, a cheap bench and a good doormat.
Derobe in the porch, of all dirty/wet clothing/footwear then enter Custard cleanly.
Opposite when you go back outside. It’ll be a godsend trust me.
@daydreameruk - That is excellent advice ! Leave as much of the dirt outside - makes such a difference 😅
Excellent idea, hope they take it!
100%
yes! was thinking the same!
Great video as always and Aimee should def be in charge of all renovations from now on! bossed it!! So glad to see you on your way. Cheers 🍻
I’m so proud of you Amy for standing up to rude people and doing something new! You are so amazing. Love from Texas
The ONLY UA-cam Chanel where I watch the infomercials. These guys are the best.
Right! So funny!
SO funny!
Agreed.
They deserve an award for all of their promos. They are so creative and funny. Even for ag1 which I'm sick and tired of seeing everywhere. It's ag1 Overkill but kinging it makes it funny
Same
Amy, you are a beautiful soul... and don't let the haters get you down. You look beautiful in ALL of wigs!!! Just keep smiling your beautiful smile!!!
I agree!
wishing you guys all the best for this exciting chapter ✨🏠
So Exciting! Why not get a ‘Quebec Garage’ for when you’re living in the van during the Reno’s? Ask Eamon, he’ll know 😉 it’ll create a mud room for you and protect the van ( and you!) from the elements. You can use it after the Reno’s for tools and gear and stuff.
Copy and paste a Canadian Tire flyer.
Excellent idea
Good idea!!
Man, we've (me and my dog) missed you guys. How's Gary doing? We are sending positive thoughts for him 🙏
Gary is a tropper! He's doing ok, thanks for asking ❤❤
Watch Laura Kampf! She's been renoing a 120 yr old house in Germany for the past two years. She knows what she's doing and has encounterd a tonne of problems. So, she might be a great help!
Brilliant - thanks Erin!
She is amazing!!
I bloody love Laura Kampf! ❤
Laura kampf....omg i would have burned the house down ...too many problems ....hope you have a happy life in your new home.👍
Came here to rec Laura, as well! Her "can do" attitude even when things get overwhelming is great. Good luck you two!
XO Macenna is an amazing designer, she has 2 properties currently and shares all of her projects with us! She is so explanatory in her videos. Her videos inspire me while renovating our home! I hope that she can help y’all as well 🥰🥰🫶🏼 Love you guys and can’t wait to continue watching this new chapter in your lives! 😊
Dearest Aimee,
I’m only one of many subscribers who have been following you for what seems like forever because of the content you and Craig creatively share. Like all in your peeps, proud of you for taking on that interview and for being in front of the camera to speak out about a sensitive topic. Me personally, I love all your wigs including your own home-grown that sprouts a high messy bun 😉. Keep on young lady…the trolls are purely jealous of your genuine soul. 😊
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Custard is amazing! It is so nice seeing people fix what's broken instead of just chucking it. Custard is your home and I'm glad you've had the opportunity to fix her up a bit 💜
Eamon and Bec are really good at renovations as you know
They were my first thought as well. Maybe see if Crystal and Jasmine from Van Wives would help with the project.
Can i just say I love your wigs! Prayers for Gary!!! That pup is just precious. Can't wait for y'all to get your own furry friend. Custard looks beautiful!
A few years back I did a similar Aberdeenshire house. Would recommend going on a lime mortaring course - there are some locally, save you 00s. If you are harling (scottish lime rendering) the house, dont try to do that bit unless you are good at plastering, it takes a lot of skill, do all the time consuming pointing and then get the pros just to do the render. Scottish trad houses have sarking - tongue and groove wood panelling as well as felt and slates, helps with insulation and helps to stop slates flying off in storms.
Because you have to do everything to a high standard due to the extreme weather, it isnt cheap to do a reno there, but you can save a lot by DIYing.
Good luck!
Try to insulate stone walls rather than having internal timber framing with insulation between the 2 (like building regs will want) cos wee critters can get in the gap that way. Even if you dont think theres any water ingress, put in a good french drain round the house - Storm Frank turned many places with no issues into ones with water ingress, climate change means ahead of the game. The area gets very low temps and very high winds, insulate everything and dont just install things, stake them deep into the ground with chain and angle iron.
Any fences need to be ranch style hit and miss horizontal or chain link/stock fence. No panels from B&Q…. ! You can disguise them quickly either with conifers for all year round or a big mix of wild roses, hazel, bird cherry, with beech for larger trees. I grew (on more exposed site) apples and hazels and morello cherry (they were sweet enough to eat raw).
I'm from Fraserburgh 🏴 Nice to meet ya ❤
Listen to this guy house's in Scotland are built different than others.
VanWives and Trent & Allie for building. I'm sorry for all the nonsense regarding the wigs. I love the vinyl!
Yeah I discovered Vanwives after they visited ambition strikes also a great channel
Same First time watching them was near dec of 2023
they're awesome! Been watching since before Covid. @@lukas6282
Puppies chew and bite, terriers chew and dig. Be careful because pups must be confined when you are doing all this home reno. Fencing very important for pups plus much daily training. Crate training etc. Best of luck.
Someway to plug in Custard since solar will not be good in winter. Maybe a nice big Bluetti type setup! Hoping they hook you up with lots of goodies!
Love, love, love that Aimee is promoting wig awareness (and kindness!) because we follow the career of a music artist who wears wigs due to alopecia; I am quite sure that she spends a lot of money (whether she can afford it or not) to wear expensive wigs because she is in the public eye so much -- and I think it is a shame that she should fear a negative reaction to wearing wigs.
Love you both -- and I still laugh out loud at your 'commercials'
Hoping to start my own wig line this year! Let's kick the trolls to her curb!
Omg, fellow alopecia girl here. This far it's never been bad enough I seriously considered a wig, but it seems to stick with me long term and I would love to see wigs by Amy!
I have alopecia areata and I've considered wigs many a time as I'm over trying to cover up my bald spots lol. It hadn't occurred to me that people might be mean about it 🤔 x
Trent & Ali for building and framing. Your friends Eamon & Bec and Vanwives. Even Tyler & Todd. I wish you every inch of happiness and good luck for your next chapter. Xx
Exact people that I was going to recommend!! Good wishes for all your work!
Some channels I watch with rebuilds/remos and I’ve tried to add some that may not have been mentioned.
1. Ariel Bissett… bought cottage in Nova Scotia Canada and is redoing herself…she’s quirky and fun
2.Elisha English…another Nova Scotian redoing old farmhouse built her own kitchen
3. Roaming Wild Rosie…gal bought cottage in Sweden and redoing on her own
4.Van Wives
5. Eamon and Bec
Best of luck!
Anyone who tells you to get rid of custard (your family member) isn’t your people.
AMen! 🙏
I honestly have no idea how much you charge for your "commercials" but it best be HIGH, cuz they are stunningly funny, just so well done, script and everything. Great job again you 2.
Laura Kampf is one to check out, shes renovating a very old house in Germany and doing so sustainably! :)
I LOVE you guys! Please, forget the haters. You both bring light and hope to so many people that you deserve all of the happiness in the world.
Well said they are the best!!!
Aimee how wonderful you had the opportunity to advocate for wigs and all of us facing medical challenges. You are beautiful inside and out. So glad I found you and Craig . 🌺
I am in awe of everything you do and have accomplished! Don't let the trolls get you down. Amy, you are beautiful with or without your wigs.
I can't wait to watch the renovations in Scotland. Sending prayers for Gary for a speedy recovery and love to you all.
I agree so much with this!
They a probably busy with Baby girl😊
Wabi-sabi was such a a great reno channel. Soooo creative and humble. They haven't uploaded in a while, but my God are their videos so comforting and fun!
I came to say the same thing!
I love watching ‘how to renovate a chateau without killing your partner’ and the bus looks buzzing!💕
I love that you got interviewed and were able to shed some light on the damage people do by being trolls and bullies. You are both such beautiful humans, inside and out, and I’m so happy for all that the future holds!! Yay Scotland!!! Also, people slam Custard?? Jeez. Custard is amazing and beautiful! Don’t listen to the naysayers, Custard! You’re amazing! 🤩 ❤
I feel like I've been waiting forever to see you two...I just got out of the hospital 25 days in there and many of my thoughts where about your new home and getting to seeit when it's done. So.obviously I'm a huge fan !!! Wishing you both and Gary nothing but happiness and longevity...much love ;]
Hope you're all better now miss - thanks for checking in!
Ack! Hope you're doing much, much better. Being in the hospital is a horror no matter what you have going on. There is no rest for the weary in a hospital environment. It's awful, you feel so out of control of everything. Being home you can control the food, what you're wearing and your own medication schedule. The last time I had to be in one I was crying my eyes out after only 3 days because the room was dirty, by my standards, really yuck, and I was too sick to clean it. They threw me out, discharged me, the next day, thank God. Praying that you're on your way to better health. God bless.
Dan, 'Escape to Rural France', he bought a shell of a chateau, it had trees growing inside it and toilets hanging from the wall 2 floors up. What he's brilliant at is the 'overwhelm' of a project, he just keeps going, even if it's a small random job. He posts most days in real time, he's also really funny. If you need inspiration he will inspire you. Good Luck! xx
Try the Gosforth handyman for advice on building. He's completely gutted, restored and added an extension to his home
You are welcome to come and do a reno house camp at my place. I bought a 100 year old school with 12 rooms in Sweden and I am renovating it on my own. I can help you to get more comfortable with all the tools you need to know Aimee!
I know I am one voice of many, but I want to thank you both (& Gary!), for the time, effort & insight into your lives. You are AWESOME! Watching your reality always revives my faith in human nature, never fails to take me through every emotion, but mostly laughter 😂 with you. I want to wish you every success & happiness with your lives & your move to Scotland ❤️ xx
How to Renovate a Chateau are very entertaining reno UA-camrs. Good luck with your new home!
How dare people talk bad about Custard! She has taken you on so many adventures. Such a good idea to get her up to scratch so you can be comfortable in her whilst you do the renovation. Well done Aimee on the interview, great that you are highlighting the issue. How dare people talk bad about your wigs and Custard!
18:53 What? Who would say something so negative? Do they not understand the history of Custard? And your wigs Amiee? Why is there such negativity? You two have always been so loving, kind, ambitious, creative and positive!!! We love you don’t listen to the negativity!!!! ~Cara ❤❤❤
Hiya Gary ❤
Building: Scott Brown Carpentry.
If nothing else... you'll get a giggle from listening to a Kiwi say "deck" during his deck build 😜😁
Well worth checking out. Especially the deck! (Yes, I still gotta a chuckle and I'm almost 70!)
OMG I admire your mother for accepting such a mess in your former room.
Look at Roaming Wild Rosie. She is a solo female doing a renovation in Sweden. A few episodes ago she told about all the tools needed for a renovation. She had never done any DIY before
You're the best Captn B!!! Sorry about those haters, it's more about their own issues. Keep up your unique self--we love you! (and your wigs)
Yeah my favourite time of the week. Looking forward to your adventures as always. Thank you for taking us along ❤
You guys are the cutest!!! Look at all you got done! Primer for the house. So proud of you. Also, Amy, it's no surprise that the BBC wanted to talk to you to inspire other people to not be afraid of doing their own thing even if they have naysayers trying to tell them not to. LOVE it!!!
You guys must feel so much more relaxed in the bus with those repairs done. Peace of mind is important.
Amazing job-I ❤ Custard! You got everything you need and more!!
DIYfferent, 1806StoneHouse, Austin Tischler, Escape to rural France, Green Acre Homestead, Samcraft, Laura Kampf, The Fixer, Wabi Sab - E . Joshua Alexander is a Canadian artist who also does drywall for people sometimes. Most of his videos are painting or making art
Raising voyager’s channel is a good one to check out. They are renovating an oldfarm animal barn and property for their family.Very good at detailing what project they’re doing and how they are fixing it up. Such a wonderful wholesome family 💜
Can i suggest that you buy plastic totes for Everything that you store in the barn, as someone that has gone through water tank in attic bursting, and it ruined clothes in airing cupboard, soaked books and paperwork, but luckily photographs were in totes and it saved our kids baby pictures which are priceless to us.
Good luck and safe journeys ❤❤❤
How awesome, you guys rock, beautiful people inside and out 🙂
I love Custard, it's so warm & cozy. It has taken y'all so many places I love watching you both I think you are AMAZING people ♥
My friend is documenting her build in the Scottish highlands on TikTok and instagram under In my mum era 🎉
So happy to see you guys and Custard back. As for recommendations…Tyler and Todd can help…they have done lots of DIY and can probably tell you what can go wrong. Those guys have been through everything.
Gary’s sense of humor 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I loved that response 😂
Take no notice of the haters, their probably jealous of what you both do and how you live your lives. you never fail to make me laugh every video you post. I'm sure your new start in Scotland will be a great adventure for you and of course everyone that watches your channel. Can't wait !!!
Also, as an architect I would highly recommend, at the very least, consulting with an architect for the renovation. Renovations are tricky and the expertise will truly pay for itself
Hey guys - loving your videos! We’ve had so many recommendations from our viewers to check out your channel and we are so chuffed we did, even more so that you’ve decided to move to Scotland!! You won’t regret the move 😀
We recently moved from Fife to the Isle of Skye and converted our stone outbuilding into music and art studios, so we can’t wait to see what you do with your new house!
If you’re ever on Skye, do pop by for a jam!
Willie, Sarah & pups Jack Spaniels and Nori xx
I watch your channel also these two are awesome!! What you have done with your house is simply amazing!! Give the dogs a hug and kiss!
Woo hoo! Kinging It is back!
I think you are friends with Trent and Allie. He's a very talented builder and can definitely help with any of your challenges.
One of my favorite parts is when they do the sponsor of today's video. It doesn't feel scripted and it's funny always different can truly say I look forward to it❤
Watched your BBC interview Aimee and you got your point across, well done. I don’t understand why people don’t understand or even care what they say about others and the affect it causes. You look fab!
At this point in time we know about the storms in U.K. and especially in the north. Hope you both, Custard and the house got through it unscathed. Stay safe and warm.
How adorable …leggings and sweater for pups.
Hands down y’all do the best ads on UA-cam!!! And super job Reno on Custard. So excited for y’all.
Much love and hugs and prayers for The legendary Gar with more love and hugs!!!
Years ago my husband and I renovated a 100 year old house. What could go wrong did and shouldn’t have gone wrong also did. It turned out beautifully. The thing of it is that you have to keep up your sense of humor. I recommend watching, or rewatching if you’ve seen it already, the old movie with Tom Hanks called The Money Pit. Believe me it will keep you going. We found ourselves quoting multiple lines in that movie constantly. Good luck and have fun! Love vickie. “Two weeks.” 😂😂😂
Hey there! Roaming Wild Rosie is an awesome and truly DIY channel. She is an inspiration! Can’t wait to see the new croft!
Ricky and Victoria are the best renovators on You Tube! They’re doing an incredible job, even though their project is in Portugal it’s a great watch, their channel is Life By Living. well worth a watch ❤ Huge good luck to you both xx
Custard is the best mobile hotel I have ever seen on youtube, (Sorry Eamon and Bec). I just think that she has given you (and us) so many awesome memories. Off tae Scotland lads!!
Great job giving new life to Custer. She’ll be a comfortable home while you renovate your new home!
You should watch Ariel Bisset's house renovation videos, they're so beautiful and detailed and she explains everything she's doing so transparently!
So excited for your new adventures KingingIt ❤
Looks like Craig will be streaking! I am so looking forward to your new adventure. The video today was marvelous and quite entertaining. Loved your commercial of Goboony, because it had me giggling. Eamon and Bec will be a great knowledge source as you venture into remodeling. I’m sure you already thought of that. Speaking of Eamon and Bec, could you please tell them they left us hanging with their “moving to Toronto” video and Bec going into early labor. We’re hanging, and hanging, and hanging. Respect to all of you!
Go to their page, look under community and you will have the update. It's been there for a while
I think they have shown us just how little regard they have had for their subscribers, mind you Eamon has always come across as arrogant and seriously childish...I unsubscribed ages ago
Tyler and Todd, and Hannah Lee Duggan are DIYers that I love ❤ they make mistakes and learn very valuable lessons, and are able to make some beautiful and functional things!
Hey guys. Trev and Craig. We love watching you. When you mentioned all the comments about the regular joes making fun of your wig, I say f*** them!!! Keep up your fabulous look, I swear you inspire me, that I might even wanna change up my hair styles with diff types of wigs. To the people making fun of her, shame on you, keep the peace or leave, be kind to one another!!!! As for the van build being a relic, those average joes, again, have no idea what it takes to be a van lifer and upkeep the social aspect to it. When you van life, the van is for life, you fix things you don’t just throw them away.. I swear people need to dive into different things these days than to belittle your guys’ efforts. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. I’ve been waiting so long for your new video to drop and now it’s over and can’t wait for the next one, we’ll keep supporting ❤😊
Custard looks great, it would have been a mistake to not fully renovate/fix her, you don't need to be miserable, cold and uncomfortable while your working on your new house considering the winter weather in scotland, can't wait to see your next video and all of those upcoming videos that allow us to follow your renovations on the new house>
And I’ve just move to the mountains of the Rhondda after 20 years in London. Am looking forward to seeing what you do with the land around the house.
Whoo! Enjoy the mountains of Wales ❤
@XOMaCenna is a incredible renovation channel that I’ve watched for years, she does some incredible things to her spaces. Love you guys❤, Have fun in Scotland!!!
Yes!! I’ve come across here - AGREED! I shall be watching all of her back log of videos this week 😆
So proud of you Amy!! You’ll be showing all the boys up in no time!!🙌🏼
Kinging-it so excited for you two congratulations on the new home in Scotland.😊
Look at what you’ve done with Custard - sooo much character! Your house will surely become quite the castle. Enjoy the process!
You should try Project Portugal (Nick and Andrea) Nick is amazing with restoration work, definitely stone work, tiling, building, just everything you need to know about restoring old buildings and their English, enjoy your next chapter, can't wait to see what you do ❤
Yay! Custard looks lovely and fresh well done guys! Can’t wait to see your new Scotland adventure! 🎉
It’s great to see younger people who appreciate older,quirky things (Custard) the way I always have. Custard has character, and is a great reflection of both of you. AND, as an aside, I LOVE that you guys have nick-names for each other, and inanimate objects.
Congratulations on your new chapter.
Trent and Alley went from van life to building their own home.
Xomacenna was renovating a 100 year old cottage in TX! She’s pretty far along in her reno but has documented her whole process since buying the house and it’s gorgeous!
A massive well done to you for sticking up for yourselves and not letting the trolls off with it. Some people can be so horrible to someone just because they don't understand it. Maybe if they had found out about your story, their comments would be totally different. All the best for Scotland. As a Scottish lass, im proud to have you as one of our own. Can't wait to see what you do to the place. ❤❤
Omg I’ve been waiting in the each of my seat for you guys🥰🥰🥰✌️
Trent and Ali would be my recommendation for home improvement people because they were Vanlifers before building their own house, so they definitely have the experience
I'm not sure what type of writing you wanted to get started on, but if it's books and stories. Then try these two Craig.
For inspiration and to just get the spark to get going on the book, or get going again... I recommend Stephen Kings' book on writing.
For inspiration, but mostly really good tips that make you also think about structure and how to do things better overall, you should check out.
Stein on writing (Sol Stein)
Hope you see this and wish you luck with the property and also your writing.
Cheers! (I saw the whiskeys)
Look forward to your home renovation adventures
Welcome to bonnie Scotland.❤
"How to Renovate a Chateau" is a fun watch for DIY! My husband plays and records music - I'll have to send his suggestions! He has SO much cool equipment.
And seriously, why anyone would write mean comments makes me simultaneously mad (for the meanness -why?) and sad (what's going on that they think it's okay to bring others down?).
Two of the most beautiful human beings i have ever come across. If you was on the television the viewing figures would go off the scale. Well done Amy and Craig!
It is funny how quickly the rust and the humidity gets going. Really shows how important it is to paint and seal properly.
I adore both of you 💕💕
You two are one of the most amazing people I have ever watched. I love your wigs Aimee! They are a part of you and I wouldn’t have you any other way! Craig…don’t let those setbacks get you down. You drove through Vietnam, those English street signs must have a language barrier. And most of all, Custard is your first pride and joy for a home. I don’t see any of those brick and sticks owners selling their home everytime something breaks down. Chin up mates! You two are a pillar of strength and an inspiration!❤️❤️❤️ keep smiling! We believe in you!
I would suggest looking for actual experienced professional builders and remodelers vs other DIY people. They are also learning and there is nothing wrong with that, but your home is a beautiful older country home that I am sure will have unique issues. I cannot wait to see it progress!
How dare people troll custard! I love her 💕 Nicky and Harri have just finished their house renovation after previously doing vans!
Yesssss! Packing with you 📦 love you guys and safe travels!♥️
Vanwives is a good channel to watch for renovation stuff if you aren’t already.
Trent & Allie on UA-cam are incredible people and DIYers! You’d love them. Trent would have tons of knowledge to share.
XO, MaCenna renovated her 100 year old cottage and did it beautifully
Custard is THE BEST layout of any van built I've seen. The space is just perfect! Not too pinch but not too extravagant!
Definitely check out Dan at Escape to Rural France, he is rebuilding a chateau from a burned out ruin!