Great to see you back Jim, and your brother. My sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. I know the pain of losing a parent from recent experience. The tent story was great. It's funny how these memories become treasured later on.
Hi Jim and brov nice to see u out again Jim Love the deer shots, love the way the look at you you can almost guess what their thinking,.10;46 two squirrel running along branch behind you head high lol how cool is that. ATB Mark.
Thanks Mark, the Deer family was a real treat to see and they seemed to take an age to walk by, almost comical and there was lots of Squirrel activity all busy getting prepped for winter. Cheers mate.
Oh Jim, a bitter sweet upload, great to see you back on your channel but so, so sorry to hear about you loosing your dad, deepest condolences my friend.
Thank you my friend, it's been a tough year I can't lie but our Dad wouldn't want us moping around, and right after it happened we planned to do a camp together but busy lives always spoil play so when I got the call from Ant the other week I didn't even think about it, and we picked the best day as well as it's been on off rain since then. Thanks again Jon, really appreciate you being here.
Hi Jim, good to see you back. Firstly I'm very sorry to hear that your Dad passed earlier this year. Some very fond memories & some funny stories. Bet that was a great camp to catch up with your brother. I was in the forest again a couple of weeks ago. Did a few long walks around the Holy Hatch & Eagle oak areas. That was lovely spot where you camped ❤👍
Thank you Stan, I did think about you on this camp, knowing you had some time down there recently. Hope you had a good time. After seeing this spot a couple of yeas ago I always knew i'd be back to camp there one day so when my Brother suggested going out, it was a simple choice. Cheers mate.
@JimHolden Thank you Jim. I think you've inspired many including me to get out more and see these places. I certainly look at old oakes differently now!. I even took the missus to see Eagle oak haha. We're converting a van into a camper soon. A new chapter. We've spent many years on that Hampshire Dorset border so we want to head west and explore. Down the jurassic coast and into Devon & Cornwall. Plenty of tips to go at on your channel for that ❤️👍 Have a great week and take good care 😊
@@StansOutdoorAdventures Yes there is plenty to explore in the west country, and a van conversion is the best way to see it, IMHO. There are so many quiet places to park up and stay the night. Love the freedom in that and the fact it's free always makes me smile. Good luck with it all and thanks again.
@JimHolden I'll have to try make a few short videos and post them on UA-cam!. My parents used to take us to Looe as kids so looking forward to going back to that area. I was in the Royal Marines for a while and did our training in Devon and Dartmoor so lots of places to visit and reminisce. 😊👍 Free places haha like you say 😉 😄
Hi Jim, nice to see you back on UA-cam. Loved the video. I remember watching you hiking/camping along Gower bay but I can't seem to find it,that was a fantastic video. Once again glad to see you out & about.
Sorry to hear about your Dad, Jim and Ant. When I was young I was desperate to go out fishing with my mates and my uncle lent me his bivvy. Strong winds and a trip to a bush for a wee - it was in the lake when I returned. Great video - much love to you both
I seem to remember night fishing as a teenager as well, not that i was ever into fishing that was Ant's thing but I would love to tag along and feel very grown up as the sun went down and the adventure began. Great story about the bivvy, love it and I bet you didn't go home. I can see you sat there freezing rather than pull the plug. Thank you my friend for watching and commenting, much appreciated.
Lovely to see you out on another camp Jim . Looked a grand spot to watch the sun go down . I didn't realise you were a Lancashire lad . So sorry to hear about your loss Jim . Always remember the good times . Take care fella .
@@JimHolden it put a smile on my face when you mentioned the Kirk Fell, Great Gable, Sca Fell Pike walk. I’ve never climbed up Kirk Fell but I can imagine combining the three in one go would be a nightmare 👍🏻😂
Good to see you back on Jim, but sorry to hear of your dads passing. My Granddad gave me his old canvas ridge tent from his scouting days, no ground sheet and the 2 wooden poles for each end lol No need to alway hike a long way, definitely plenty of great spots close by and it allows you to take a few more luxuries. Thanks for taking us along on this journey and sharing those stories Atb Mark
That's exactly the tent that I remember Mark, no ground sheet and a couple of wooden poles. Heavy as you like but that's what they where like back then. No ultra light hiking gear back in the day. Thanks for watching my friend really appreciate it.
The dead wood in the forest is plentiful Alan and burns a treat, bit of smoke to start but once going pretty much smokeless. It's as well, as like most things these days, banned. I know it's probably a bit irresponsible but never been one for following the rules, I kinda see them as guide lines rather than absolute. Any way thank you for watching my friend.
Thanks Assa the weather the company and location were all spot on, couldn't wish for a better camp but it's proper got me going, I'm just back from the Lakes and next week I'm down the west country so happy days. Cheers mate hope you are well.
Hi jim pleasure to see you out mate and nice to meet bro anth .sorry to hear about dad so sad ..sometimes you just need to get out mate .yes i remember those old oaks ..you both take care..as always a pleasure..old dave.
Hi Jim SO Sorry to hear about your dad I have recently lost my dad to , our condolences to you and the family, keep your chin up . Glad to see you back we have missed you xxx
Thank you Margaret, it's been a tough few months for sure, but it wasn't unexpected. Our Dad had been unwell for a while but it still takes time to come to terms. My condolences to you and yours as well.
@@margaretborriello I'm just back from the Lakes Margaret so another upload very soon. I just want to get back into it on a regular like back in the day. Thanks to you and others on here for keeping me inspired.
Sorry to hear of your loss Jim; condolences. What a beautiful video.....past, future and present all in this one. Your video speaks in more than just words. Thank you, take care 👍
Great video as always Jim enjoying a special wild camp with your brother. Loved seeing the squirrels playing on the oaks in the background while you & your brother reminisced about your first camp as lads. Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad .Thanks once again for sharing 😊
Yes the Squirrels were very active, we saw a couple on the walk in but only saw these two on the replay. I'm just back from the Lakes and I managed to zoom my camera right into a beautiful Red Squirrel just sat on a branch cleaning himself, such a treat. Thanks for watching.
Firstly, sorry to hear of your fathers passing Jim. It's never easy to lose your own but it brought you and Ant together. Great to see you both. And hey good to hear that story of the tent. What a bugger that was. What was your dads reaction? Reminds me of all the old gear we used to have. Well, a beautiful spot - yeah shame about the birds. See a Thrush the other day and I was over the moon - used to see and hear loads. And an Albino deer to. Fantastic stuff bro. Here's to your dad and family. Take care and be well. All the best. Mark
Like I said Mark, our Dad was proper old school and we expected the worst really but he was the best on that occasion. Totally got it and backed us up even took us out for the day. The memory of that weekend is still so strong and no doubt has had a lasting impression. Every time I hear a twig snap while camping, to this day I think it's the big lads, just for a moment anyway. Funny how these moments shape who we are. It's funny you mentioning the Thrush, I spotted one the other week, got him right in the camera lens, a beautiful bird and I was buzzing after seeing him but yes they are getting quite rare these days as are most song birds. I'm just back from the Lakes and was pleasantly surprised to see quite a few rare birds, even saw a Mother Roe Deer with her baby. All in the next upload. Thanks for watching Mark, hope you are well my friend.
@@JimHolden Hey, Jim good to hear more of your dad and that incident. Blimey a twig - now that's a trigger for you. I do get it. We were bullied by skinheads when young and whenever I see people of a similar Ilk I get up tight. Association! Great to see the Thrush but how sad there aren't that many. The lakes trip and nature sounds awesome. I'll keep an eye out for the video. Me? Getting on thanks - back out hiking after a very long injury. Peace.
@@WyeExplorer Good to hear you are back out Mark and the injury is healing. Yes the good old days, lots of really good memories but always with triggers and I never think about being vulnerable when out camping until I hear a rustle or the twig snap then all the childhood memories come flooding back. It's as well really as the internal dialog these days is very reassuring and I can have a little laugh about it but as a teenager or in my twenties if something woke me up I'd be in terror until the sun came up. Camping out has always been a cathartic thing for me, overcoming my fears and all that but now it brings only joy, and a wonderful sense of freedom. Just wish the bird life was as active as the 1970's but it is what it is. Thanks again Mark.
@@JimHolden Yeah, I've done two trails recently Jim (on my channel if interested) - the last left me a bit sore but recovering now. Yeah, triggers are deep either traumatic or good. What about scent? I love the smell of nettles because it reminds me of playing in the country when young. I am the same - camping is so liberating. I love to find myself tucked into a space, which is my sacred abode for the night. Wouldn't it be lovely to have an abundance of bird song. Very sad what intensive farming has done. Well, all the best.
@@WyeExplorer Hiya Mark, Scent is such a magical thing. I remember playing out as a kid, It must have been hide and seek or something like that but I was running towards the local woodlands and on the last minute threw myself down and slid under the low branches right into the bracken to hide myself. That smell of earth, grass has always stayed with me. I felt at home under there and was never found. Making woodland dens became popular after that but another strong memory. I get it with the nettles, I kinda think it's God or nature just letting us know as kids that it's where we belong instead of indoors. Yes the absence of bird song has been troubling me for a while now but what can we do. I know that when I do see a rare bird the moment is special and must be savoured, wouldn't want to take it for granted as maybe I did back in the day. Thanks as always Mark.
Hi Jim glad to see you back and with your bro… so sorry to hear about your dad .. lost my dad during covid so my my heart goes out to you and your family. Great video as always thank you 👍
Thank you Steve, my condolences to you as well mate. It's been a tough year but onwards, I'm just back from the Lakes and I'm off to Cornwall next week so a bit of catching up to do now. Cheers mate.
@@JimHolden Thanks for stopping by Jim much appreciated. We go to the lakes for a weekend in October so hoping to take Wendy up the 2 Langdale Pikes and also Heron Pike so watch out for those vlogs.
One day, during a Summer heatwave, there is going to be a huge forest fire in the New Forest. Either from wild campers, glampers or just someone throwing a cigarette butt or glass bottle into the heather. And the fire service won't have the capacity to deal with it.
Our Grandmother would insist on us wearing a vest all year round, as lads we did just that. Now in my sixth decade I am the proud owner of at least ten, the odds are it was a different one but you never know. Thanks as always Rob and thanks for remembering that first outing for YT. Cheers mate.
@@JimHolden my Dad always wore a string vest. I remember back in the 80’s when I got into survival that it would make a great fishing net. Been with your channel for years mate. Good to see you back.
Hello again Mr Holden it's good to see you back in your natural surroundings again and with a like minded sibling to boot!... I am sorry to hear of your recent loss,.. the ebb and flow of life eh!?
saw this again tonight after work. Great to see 2 brothers rekindle memories - none of us are here forever and we better make the most of it
Great to see you back Jim, and your brother. My sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. I know the pain of losing a parent from recent experience. The tent story was great. It's funny how these memories become treasured later on.
Nice to see you back again Jim 🏕️
Thanks Alan.
Hi Jim and brov nice to see u out again Jim Love the deer shots, love the way the look at you you can almost guess what their thinking,.10;46 two squirrel running along branch behind you head high lol how cool is that. ATB Mark.
Thanks Mark, the Deer family was a real treat to see and they seemed to take an age to walk by, almost comical and there was lots of Squirrel activity all busy getting prepped for winter. Cheers mate.
BRILLIANT .. big fan for ages. Cheers from Cornwall Jim lad.
Thankyou my friend, appreciate it.
Oh Jim, a bitter sweet upload, great to see you back on your channel but so, so sorry to hear about you loosing your dad, deepest condolences my friend.
Thank you my friend, it's been a tough year I can't lie but our Dad wouldn't want us moping around, and right after it happened we planned to do a camp together but busy lives always spoil play so when I got the call from Ant the other week I didn't even think about it, and we picked the best day as well as it's been on off rain since then. Thanks again Jon, really appreciate you being here.
Hi Jim, good to see you back. Firstly I'm very sorry to hear that your Dad passed earlier this year.
Some very fond memories & some funny stories.
Bet that was a great camp to catch up with your brother.
I was in the forest again a couple of weeks ago. Did a few long walks around the Holy Hatch & Eagle oak areas.
That was lovely spot where you camped ❤👍
Thank you Stan, I did think about you on this camp, knowing you had some time down there recently. Hope you had a good time. After seeing this spot a couple of yeas ago I always knew i'd be back to camp there one day so when my Brother suggested going out, it was a simple choice. Cheers mate.
@JimHolden Thank you Jim. I think you've inspired many including me to get out more and see these places.
I certainly look at old oakes differently now!.
I even took the missus to see Eagle oak haha.
We're converting a van into a camper soon. A new chapter. We've spent many years on that Hampshire Dorset border so we want to head west and explore. Down the jurassic coast and into Devon & Cornwall.
Plenty of tips to go at on your channel for that ❤️👍
Have a great week and take good care 😊
@@StansOutdoorAdventures Yes there is plenty to explore in the west country, and a van conversion is the best way to see it, IMHO. There are so many quiet places to park up and stay the night. Love the freedom in that and the fact it's free always makes me smile. Good luck with it all and thanks again.
@JimHolden I'll have to try make a few short videos and post them on UA-cam!.
My parents used to take us to Looe as kids so looking forward to going back to that area.
I was in the Royal Marines for a while and did our training in Devon and Dartmoor so lots of places to visit and reminisce.
😊👍
Free places haha like you say 😉 😄
Hi Jim, nice to see you back on UA-cam. Loved the video. I remember watching you hiking/camping along Gower bay but I can't seem to find it,that was a fantastic video. Once again glad to see you out & about.
Really great to see you back Jim. So sorry for your loss.
Thank you Malcolm, really appreciate it.
Nice to see you again Jim and great a bit brotherly togetherness, my deepest condolences on the passing of your father.
Kind regards
Thank you Dave really appreciate it my friend.
Sorry to hear about your Dad, Jim and Ant. When I was young I was desperate to go out fishing with my mates and my uncle lent me his bivvy. Strong winds and a trip to a bush for a wee - it was in the lake when I returned. Great video - much love to you both
I seem to remember night fishing as a teenager as well, not that i was ever into fishing that was Ant's thing but I would love to tag along and feel very grown up as the sun went down and the adventure began. Great story about the bivvy, love it and I bet you didn't go home. I can see you sat there freezing rather than pull the plug. Thank you my friend for watching and commenting, much appreciated.
Great to see you back Jim with another excellent video. I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. Take care.
Thankyou Sarah.
Lovely to see you out on another camp Jim . Looked a grand spot to watch the sun go down . I didn't realise you were a Lancashire lad .
So sorry to hear about your loss Jim . Always remember the good times .
Take care fella .
A perfect spot Neil and one iv'e had my mind on for a while and with the weather it was spot on. Thanks mate.
Great stuff Jim,always a treat seeing you out n about.
Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you Wayne, appreciate it mate.
Always enjoy your videos Jim. Pleased to see you back 🙏
Thanks Jon.
@@JimHolden it put a smile on my face when you mentioned the Kirk Fell, Great Gable, Sca Fell Pike walk. I’ve never climbed up Kirk Fell but I can imagine combining the three in one go would be a nightmare 👍🏻😂
@@jonm4989 A massive learning curve Jon. Totally down to our ignorance, but to be fair we both knew every peak within a year or so of that experience.
@@JimHolden good man Jim, it’s the only way to learn; getting stuck in. Take care mate.
Good to see you back on Jim, but sorry to hear of your dads passing.
My Granddad gave me his old canvas ridge tent from his scouting days, no ground sheet and the 2 wooden poles for each end lol
No need to alway hike a long way, definitely plenty of great spots close by and it allows you to take a few more luxuries.
Thanks for taking us along on this journey and sharing those stories
Atb Mark
That's exactly the tent that I remember Mark, no ground sheet and a couple of wooden poles. Heavy as you like but that's what they where like back then. No ultra light hiking gear back in the day. Thanks for watching my friend really appreciate it.
So good to see you back out Jim , a wonderful watch , sorry to hear about you dad, some great stories , a near smokeless fire ..
The dead wood in the forest is plentiful Alan and burns a treat, bit of smoke to start but once going pretty much smokeless. It's as well, as like most things these days, banned. I know it's probably a bit irresponsible but never been one for following the rules, I kinda see them as guide lines rather than absolute. Any way thank you for watching my friend.
Wonderful video Jim. Sorry to hear about your Dad. Can't beat getting back out in the wilds and being away from everything. Take Care Mate 🙏
Thanks Assa the weather the company and location were all spot on, couldn't wish for a better camp but it's proper got me going, I'm just back from the Lakes and next week I'm down the west country so happy days. Cheers mate hope you are well.
Great to see you out and about again Jim. Love your posts. Sorry to hear about your dad. Lost mine recently as well. I try to remember the good times
That's it Andy, so many great memories. Thanks mate really appreciate it.
nice to see you back ..and to meet your brother .. thanks for sharing your wildcamp and stories with us ..
Thank you Kelly.
Good to see you out Jim and sorry for you loss lads. I have a woodpecker that comes to our garden every day beautiful bird. Atb Coops 👍🏻
Me too Coops, well I haven't seen him for a while but in spring he is sending out his mating call and I see him most days, love it. Thanks mate.
Great to see you back again mate great vid 👍👍👍
Thank you Dave.
Hi jim pleasure to see you out mate and nice to meet bro anth .sorry to hear about dad so sad ..sometimes you just need to get out mate .yes i remember those old oaks ..you both take care..as always a pleasure..old dave.
Thanks Dave, it was a long time coming but really enjoyed it and so did Ant. Cheers mate.
Hi Jim SO Sorry to hear about your dad I have recently lost my dad to , our condolences to you and the family, keep your chin up . Glad to see you back we have missed you xxx
Thank you Margaret, it's been a tough few months for sure, but it wasn't unexpected. Our Dad had been unwell for a while but it still takes time to come to terms. My condolences to you and yours as well.
Thanks Jim glad you are back we have missed your Amazing videos take care Margaret x
@@margaretborriello I'm just back from the Lakes Margaret so another upload very soon. I just want to get back into it on a regular like back in the day. Thanks to you and others on here for keeping me inspired.
Sorry to hear of your loss Jim; condolences.
What a beautiful video.....past, future and present all in this one. Your video speaks in more than just words.
Thank you, take care 👍
Morning Gillian and thank you, really appreciate it.
Great to see u back
Thanks Steve.
Great video as always Jim enjoying a special wild camp with your brother. Loved seeing the squirrels playing on the oaks in the background while you & your brother reminisced about your first camp as lads. Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad .Thanks once again for sharing 😊
Yes the Squirrels were very active, we saw a couple on the walk in but only saw these two on the replay. I'm just back from the Lakes and I managed to zoom my camera right into a beautiful Red Squirrel just sat on a branch cleaning himself, such a treat. Thanks for watching.
Firstly, sorry to hear of your fathers passing Jim. It's never easy to lose your own but it brought you and Ant together. Great to see you both. And hey good to hear that story of the tent. What a bugger that was. What was your dads reaction? Reminds me of all the old gear we used to have. Well, a beautiful spot - yeah shame about the birds. See a Thrush the other day and I was over the moon - used to see and hear loads. And an Albino deer to. Fantastic stuff bro. Here's to your dad and family. Take care and be well. All the best. Mark
Like I said Mark, our Dad was proper old school and we expected the worst really but he was the best on that occasion. Totally got it and backed us up even took us out for the day. The memory of that weekend is still so strong and no doubt has had a lasting impression. Every time I hear a twig snap while camping, to this day I think it's the big lads, just for a moment anyway. Funny how these moments shape who we are. It's funny you mentioning the Thrush, I spotted one the other week, got him right in the camera lens, a beautiful bird and I was buzzing after seeing him but yes they are getting quite rare these days as are most song birds. I'm just back from the Lakes and was pleasantly surprised to see quite a few rare birds, even saw a Mother Roe Deer with her baby. All in the next upload. Thanks for watching Mark, hope you are well my friend.
@@JimHolden Hey, Jim good to hear more of your dad and that incident. Blimey a twig - now that's a trigger for you. I do get it. We were bullied by skinheads when young and whenever I see people of a similar Ilk I get up tight. Association! Great to see the Thrush but how sad there aren't that many. The lakes trip and nature sounds awesome. I'll keep an eye out for the video. Me? Getting on thanks - back out hiking after a very long injury. Peace.
@@WyeExplorer Good to hear you are back out Mark and the injury is healing. Yes the good old days, lots of really good memories but always with triggers and I never think about being vulnerable when out camping until I hear a rustle or the twig snap then all the childhood memories come flooding back. It's as well really as the internal dialog these days is very reassuring and I can have a little laugh about it but as a teenager or in my twenties if something woke me up I'd be in terror until the sun came up. Camping out has always been a cathartic thing for me, overcoming my fears and all that but now it brings only joy, and a wonderful sense of freedom. Just wish the bird life was as active as the 1970's but it is what it is. Thanks again Mark.
@@JimHolden Yeah, I've done two trails recently Jim (on my channel if interested) - the last left me a bit sore but recovering now. Yeah, triggers are deep either traumatic or good. What about scent? I love the smell of nettles because it reminds me of playing in the country when young. I am the same - camping is so liberating. I love to find myself tucked into a space, which is my sacred abode for the night. Wouldn't it be lovely to have an abundance of bird song. Very sad what intensive farming has done. Well, all the best.
@@WyeExplorer Hiya Mark, Scent is such a magical thing. I remember playing out as a kid, It must have been hide and seek or something like that but I was running towards the local woodlands and on the last minute threw myself down and slid under the low branches right into the bracken to hide myself. That smell of earth, grass has always stayed with me. I felt at home under there and was never found. Making woodland dens became popular after that but another strong memory. I get it with the nettles, I kinda think it's God or nature just letting us know as kids that it's where we belong instead of indoors. Yes the absence of bird song has been troubling me for a while now but what can we do. I know that when I do see a rare bird the moment is special and must be savoured, wouldn't want to take it for granted as maybe I did back in the day. Thanks as always Mark.
Hi Jim glad to see you back and with your bro… so sorry to hear about your dad .. lost my dad during covid so my my heart goes out to you and your family. Great video as always thank you 👍
Thank you Steve, my condolences to you as well mate. It's been a tough year but onwards, I'm just back from the Lakes and I'm off to Cornwall next week so a bit of catching up to do now. Cheers mate.
Good to see you back Jim. I’ve started doing a few bits of editing myself when time permits of my walks not up to your standard yet tho 😂
Thanks Mike, just popped over to your channel, nice area with good info. Look forward to watching more. Cheers mate.
@@JimHolden Thanks for stopping by Jim much appreciated. We go to the lakes for a weekend in October so hoping to take Wendy up the 2 Langdale Pikes and also Heron Pike so watch out for those vlogs.
One day, during a Summer heatwave, there is going to be a huge forest fire in the New Forest. Either from wild campers, glampers or just someone throwing a cigarette butt or glass bottle into the heather. And the fire service won't have the capacity to deal with it.
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I know how that feels. Just out of curiosity, was that the same white vest you wore in your first video?
Our Grandmother would insist on us wearing a vest all year round, as lads we did just that. Now in my sixth decade I am the proud owner of at least ten, the odds are it was a different one but you never know. Thanks as always Rob and thanks for remembering that first outing for YT. Cheers mate.
@@JimHolden my Dad always wore a string vest. I remember back in the 80’s when I got into survival that it would make a great fishing net. Been with your channel for years mate. Good to see you back.
Hello again Mr Holden it's good to see you back in your natural surroundings again and with a like minded sibling to boot!... I am sorry to hear of your recent loss,.. the ebb and flow of life eh!?
Thank you Eric, really appreciate it my friend.