Last Camp in Washington - Giving Thanks
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Thank You For Being Here.
In this video I drive to Sahara Creek Horse Camp in Ashford, Washington. I enjoy a nice cool camp in the trees and grill up some steaks over the campfire. Then I ride my motorcycle up to Mount Rainier. I reflect on the passing of my Uncle Tom. I am very grateful to all of you that have joined me on this part of my life. Thank you for all of your support over the years.
*My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking in nature. Join me on my adventures.
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Beautiful tribute to your Uncle, he will always be in your heart . Well done Brian.✌️🤎
You're the best Brian.
It moved me
My condolences on your loss. "We're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time". Literally words to live by. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Rest in Peace Uncle Tom.
I am sorry for your loss Brian.
It's awesome that you got to see him and spend time with him.
Uncles matter.
Wonderful tribute to your uncle, may he rest in peace.... Brian, it's because of you and your videos that me & Julie made a life changing decision, we were living in Nashville, working in the music industry, had good jobs with great pay and benefits and working towards are retirement. The Nashville music scene has changed drastically in the last 10 years and if you didn't embrace those changes, you were left on the outside looking in, so we decided it was time for a change, we both are outdoor people that love to travel and chase warm weather, so we sold our home and rental properties, and bought a Chevy Van and with some help of some friends we built it out in one week. Two weeks later we hit the road with no destination except warm weather, our first year on the road we stayed in Arizona the whole time and loved it, the second year we traveled quite a bit in Florida, when we arrived in the Florida Keys, something sparked, it's like we knew this is where we belong. Julie and I are avid sailors and have owned several small sailboats along the way. We decided a live aboard sailboat would fit our needs perfectly and 4 days later we found a 41 foot boat in excellent shape and the rest is history....
Those words are right on the button. I hope Mr. Tom is at peace, and that his memory be a blessing to you, and your family.🙏
I was going to say something that I thought was wise and thoughtful but you and Uncle Tom got there first. Happy Thanksgiving Brian and rest in peace Tom.
What a wonderful way to live your life!
You bring inspiration to me every week for the last four or five years. I cannot tell you how much this video meant to me today.
Brain, I offer my condolences in the loss of your Uncle. May God grant you and your family peace in this time of grief. Your UA-cam subscribers love you, man. Hang in there, we are rooting for you!
Another great video Brian, and a wonderful tribute to your uncle Tom. Hold on to the wonderful memories I'm sure you have of time spent with him.
Peace ✌️
Sending you light and love. It is never easy to lose someone so special! You have created a wonderful life for yourself. You also share your joy with all of us! Thank you and now on to the next adventure!
I always look forward to a new video. I've enjoyed them all for years and years, keep them coming Brian. My condolences to you and all of your family.
Sorry for your loss. May you keep on traveling for years to come.
Have a peaceful Thanksgiving.
Your Uncle Tom sounds like he was an important mentor in your life and his words still are-sending healing thoughts your way Brian
So sorry to hear about your loss. He sounds like he was quite the inspiration for you. Thank you for being so authentic and for sharing your travels with us.🙏 🤙
🙏 Uncle Tom sounds like an awesome guy. You were lucky to have him in your life and in his passing his memory will be carried with you forever. ☮
You are an inspiration to all of us here. Have a peaceful Thanksgiving.😀😊🙂
Great looking steaks! Thanks for the campfire this morning and Happy Thanksgiving to you, Brian!!!! So sorry to hear about the passing of your Uncle. Peace to you and yours.
Thank you Brian. For honoring your uncle and reminding us about the things we should be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving to you.
An appropriate day to give thanks to what is important in your life. Happy Thanksgiving Day Brian.
Sorry for your loss, Brian. Rest in Peace to your uncle, and thank you for sharing your travels with us.
My deepest sympathy to you, Brian. What a lovely tribute to your uncle. I’m sure you were a blessing to him, as you are to all of us. ❤
Be like your Uncle, enjoy life and Happy Thanksgiving.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING BRIAN. Your Uncle is now flying high Watching over you. He is no longer in pain. I’m sure he is loving seeing what you are doing & seeing all the sights you are having fun doing.. GOD BLESS FROM WEST CENTRAL INDIANA FARMLAND ✝️🇺🇸😊🦃🚜
Rest in peace Tom. Hope your day is filled with love, Brian.
Well I am sure your Uncle was as thankful for your company as you were of his. Giving thanks for what we experience in life is what makes us human. Great video Brian and a huge Happy Thanksgiving to both you and Kelly.
I agree your uncle was so pleased to have you visit with him maybe more than you know. Theses are the special blessings in our lives. I’m sorry for your loss Brian and this vlog was a beautiful gift to your uncle. ♥️
Heartfelt and wonderful tribute to your Uncle Tom and a life lesson to all of us to look deep inside, be thankful for all we have and live life to the fullest with a positive perspective and grateful heart. Thank you for being there, Brian. Enjoy your Thanksgiving and many blessings to you and Kelly.
Happy Thanksgiving Brian and Kelly 🦃🍁🍽
Thank you Brian for the gift of this special video. What a beautiful tribute to your beloved Uncle on such an appropriate day. I am so sorry for your loss,but I know you have some wonderful memories stored in your heart and mind. I will be lighting a candle for all those that have gone on before us, until we all meet again. God bless you, hugs, Louise
Wonderful video and perspective, Brian.
I am sorry for your loss. I know the feeling.
All the very best to you and Kelly.
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RIP Uncle Tom. Sounds like a wonderful guy who lived a wonderful, all be it cumbersome life. And here's to you Brian for filling my weeks with these wonderful videos. Happy Thanksgiving Brian.
Such a great tribute not only to your uncle but to your life’s choice of living in the road about a year ago I chose to live out of my car not for necessity but to experience the freedom it allows.
Safe travels my friend.
Thanks for the beautiful tribute to brother Tom. He was a hero to many people.
Thank you so much for sharing your life and experiences with us. So very sorry for your Uncles passing. Seeing you from coast to coast and time with family and friends reaffirms your choices. I sold my NoCal home of 38 years in 2015 and moved into a class c... never regretted it... covid knocked me off the road as most fed and state volunteer positions disappeared. I've since built a small house as a home base and pray for the difficult times and prices will change and getting back on the road in the future. Our lives have been changed by self serving subhumans who are only searching for their own interests. I have no good wishes for their kind and pray we the people can see the light and turn around the direction our country is going. Sorry for the rant. Safe travels dear Brian.
Thank you, and uncle Tom, and all the uncle Tom's in the world! Grateful for all the ones that have a positive influence in our lives.
Hey Brian..sorry to hear of the passing of your uncle. Glad he was able to pass his positive attitude about life on to you. Life is what we make of it..we all have much to be thankful for ! 😁👍🙏✌️
😭 Oh Brian, what a beautiful tribute to your Uncle Tom! I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest peacefully in heaven❤️🙏
Brian, I am sorry for your loss. Your uncle sounds like he was a great man. Thank you for reminding us what is really important in life. I truly enjoy your videos and seeing this beautiful country through your eyes. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
As we sat around the table today, after enjoying our thanksgiving meal, we reminisced of Tom. I commented on how much of a hero he was. How he always had a positive outlook on life. Hearing you say the same thing made me smile. He was a good man for more reasons than I could put to words. Normally he would have joined us today and you know.... he was there in spirit. Without a doubt. Thank you for a wonderful tribute to him.
We are thankful for you and your adventure Brian.
Our condolences Brian, your tribute to your Uncle Tom was obviously straight from your heart and beautiful. We have been following you for years now, just don’t comment much as life is busy these days, but felt it necessary to comment today. Your Uncle Tom’s “words to live by’ are amazing and we couldn’t agree more! We have been enjoying all of your adventures over the years and will soon be joining you in the full time RV life next year. Finally retired! Hope to see you on the road and maybe have the honor of shaking your hand some day. Keep up the great videos and your amazing attitude toward life! Respectfully, Tom and Sarah
great tribute and one line i will remember "we are not here for a long time but we are here for good time" I'm going to remember that
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Kelly loved the videos
"Not here for a long time. Here for a good time." Excellent motto. Peace to your Uncle Tom. We all need heroes like him in our lives. Glad he was there for you.
So sorry for the loss of your Uncle. Excellent Tribute to your Uncle! Take care Brian and safe travels!
Brian, I am a 69 yr old grandmother from Pennsylvania who has been enjoying your channel for quite a while now. And I do remember your visit to your Uncle Tom. Hugs to you and your family. I enjoy traveling along with you on all your travels. And it's always nice to see Kelly too! Your laid back style brings me peace and you have the kindest eyes!
What a great tribute to your uncle. I’m glad you have found your happy path, one that allowed you to spend time with your uncle. The experiences we have here on earth will stay with us through the eternities. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you Brian sending you Love an Blessings you are a True Inspiration of Positively an Hope. 🌿💕👍🌿
Condolences Brian on your Uncle’s passing. Despite his challenges in later years that we will all face, sounds like he had an amazing attitude and amazing life.
Brian! We’ve been huge fans of yours since we found your videos when starting our own van journey. The tribute to your uncle was so special and provoked a lot of emotion in us. Thanks so much for sharing your journey. We hope to catch a meet up in the very near future! Happy Thanksgiving - Nick, Liz, & Gravy
I am moved by this tribute to your uncle.
Thanks, Brian. Watching you adventure and evolve for some years now has added great pleasure and brought inspiration to many of us out here caught in the matrix of materialism. Besides making your own life a "good time" you are inspiring others to do so (thanks, Uncle Tom). I hope you can take time today, Thanksgiving Day, to realize that this is helping to heal the world. All of us fans/followers THANK YOU.
Sorry for your loss, Brian. What a beautiful tribute to him. I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving.
Giving Thanks! May your Dear Uncle Tom’s, memory remain a Blessing for you and your family! G-d Bless!🙏🏾
Thank you for sharing your love of your uncle. 💐
and your life journey with positive
changes to cherish life. I like to
remind myself. THIS ALL TEMPORARY. 🌄🌍🌅💕
Thank you, Brian. My four brothers have always had a special bond. Tom will be miss. Love Dad
I’ve enjoyed your journey since the beginning Brian and enjoyed seeing your growth and calm through the years. It was nice that your uncle had such a nice spot to enjoy his life and share with you on your visits. Time moves on and it’s nice to be able to look back on those that have made a positive impact in our lives. You will be full of those memories. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you Uncle Tom, a great reminder for all of us to live!
Very special message from the heart ❤️....uncle Tom will be traveling with you in spirit...sounds like a wonderful man
So sorry to hear about your Uncle. Prayers going out to you and your family. 🙏❤🙏 Peace. ✌
Wonderful memorial, Brian. So grateful to have “you” in my life albeit through your little videos. Though I never met your Uncle, I see his spirit in you.
Beautiful Brian. I to am Thankful for all the beautiful memories of my older brother who lost his battle with Cancer on 11/10 /2022. A very special contribute to your beloved uncle. Stay safe my u tube friend 🙏🙏🙏❤️☕
Nicely done Brian❤❤❤
🐾👣🌮🍺✌️🏴☠️
What a wonderful tribute to your Uncle Tom. RIP
Extremely beautiful memories. Uncle Tom💜
Great tribute to your uncle 🙏💔❤ You documenting and showing a different way to live is why I've watched and will continue to watch. Peace ✌
Great tribute to your uncle and may his soul rest in peace. Take care and travel safe.
What a beautiful tribute to your uncle! Sorry for your loss. How nice that you were able to spend time with him.
Thanks for sharing Brian. lovely Tribute to your Uncle Tom.
So sorry for your loss. You never get over the loss of a loved one, you just learn to live with it. God give you peace and comfort.
I've watched you long enough Brian that I note the grey in your beard and remember when it was NOT there. Welcome to middle age...
Lovely meditation on your uncle Brian.
Thanks so much for these videos Brian. They really mean so much to so many people
Your uncle was loved by his family. That, is an achievement already :). Now he is free of earthly vessel thus can travel with you in spirit. Wishing you a safe Thanksgiving on the road. Your family, loved ones, and viewers are with you in spirit.
I want to remember forever your Uncle Tom's positivity through adversity and his view to always look to what he could still do to enjoy life as opposed to the things he couldn't do. Thank you for sharing this beautiful important message with all of us.
EXCELLENT tribute! I to have been trying to get on the road for 2 years fulltime. but have been plowed under with health issues detaining me here in the city. I WILL GET THERE! Thanks for the reminder of being thankful and living in the moment!
thank you for sharing this. Beautiful tribute. I am sorry for your loss.
Such a beautiful tribute to your uncle. I'm so sorry for your loss.
You are a good human, Brian! I have enjoyed following your adventures for at least 5 years. Always something to be grateful for! Gayle
Sorry for your loss. What a lovely video. May your heart be lifted by the special memories of your uncle.
touching words for your uncle tom and for those who believe in you and the journey you are on/and invite us to be with you. thanks so much and happy holidays😎👍🏕🏞
R.I.P. Uncle Tom. God Bless you Brian.
We love that saying, puts things in their PROPER perspective! Thank full for you and your videos.
Nicely done Brian beautiful words for your family and Uncle Tom. I’m thankful too
My condolences on your loss. Love your insights. You’re living the dream (actually, you’ve awakened to reality, and stopped living an illusionary life). 😂😂😂 Rick Beato! You are my brother from another mother. Take care.
My condolences 🙏🏻 to you and your family RIP uncle Tom🤙🤙
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
As usual your channel is always uplifting and inspiring to me! Sorry to hear about your Uncle Tom, I lost my wife 2 years ago and not a day goes by that I don't remember something special she said or did! Today is Thanksgiving and my beautiful daughter is starting our tradition of family and food! It's also my 67th. Birthday, and your video was the first thing that popped up! The area you camped around was the places I would go to hunt elk! So this video for me today was impart brought to me by my wife talking to your uncle Tom! Sorry but I believe in those kinds of things! Happy Thanksgiving and Happy travels my friend!
R.I.P. Tom. Sounds like he was one of a kind.
Thanks Brian, great words from your uncle and you. You've been an inspiration to me and my decision to live and travel in a van. Thanks for sharing your life and wisdom. Peace
Thank you Brian God bless you y
Beautiful tribute, beautiful scenery. The loss of someone you love tends to bring things back into focus. You've done well man. ☮
What a beautiful video. Sorry for your loss. RIP to your Uncle Tom ❤
Your uncle was only eight years older than me when he passed. I think I need to use that as a sign that I have to get things sorted soon if I want to have a shot at van life myself. Thanks for the gentle, but clear, wake up call.
Sorry for the loss, may the Lord continue to fill your heart with your memories of your uncle. May he rest in peace 🙏
Sorry to hear about your uncle, Brian. I know he meant a great deal to you. His attitude toward life is one for all of us to embrace. Thank you for all you beautiful videos.
A terrific tribute to your Uncle Tom. Well said.
Beautiful. ❤🙏🏾 May he rest in peace. And thank you for sharing your journey. You've opened my eyes to so many possibilities and I'm so grateful for it.
So sorry for the loss of your uncle. He certainly left behind a legacy with a scope that I bet he would be proud of.
Very sorry for your loss. Those we lose are forever with us in our soul. Thank you for sharing.
I feel your Uncles Heart.. Thank You for sharing Him with us. Travel On Travel On
I love this video thank you for sharing. This was a most beautiful tribute you do him proud!!🙏🙏🙏
Well done! Beautiful and touching tribute to your uncle and an affirmation of all the values, commitments, and yearnings of all who aspire to a communion with nature and the beauty of that search.