Thanks. It’s from Epidemic Sound. iMovie music kept giving me copyright issues so I broke down and got the music subscription. I’m pleased with it so far. 💜
Hi Renee Happy driving. Yes, it's warmer. But I see the rain has returned. It's going to be 75 ish on Tuesday. Foggy but no rain as far as I know. Safe travels.
Sorry this has not been a fun drive today. You did so well driving 6 hours ! Just think, YOU ARE CLOSER TO FLORIDA ! 😊 Now is the time to kick back and relax. I will hope for pretty skies, snuggly warm weather, no traffic, and some great songs on the radio for tomorrow. See you soon.
@@frnchblondtrvls Yes Renee ! When my daughter and I go to the Cape or up to York Beach Maine, she will always find some "OLD" music.....the Beach Boys.....and it brings me right back to high school and going to the beach with friends, singing so much that when we got there our voices were raspy. Fun Fun Fun Same vibe for you on your way to meet up with "the girls" in Florida. 2025 listen to your favorite music and keep on singing ! Can't wait to hear how your day goes today. Sending smiles your way!
Thank you for taking us along on the drive. For me, it's the scariest part! I know tons of people will benefit from seeing that it's not that scarey. Please consider letting us know more about parking at rest stops and Cracker Barrels overnight? Where do you park at Cracker Barrels? I know to avoid big trucks at rest stops. I've done the drive but it still scares me. Safe travels and happy new year, Renee. Mel in Toronto.
Mel, I’m scared every single time! Nice to know I’m not alone in that. Rest stops can be noisy for some people. I really like Cracker Barrel. It’s so quiet after they close. I just might put a video together on the subject. Thanks for asking! 💜
Weather and traffic sure isn’t being good to you but you got this lady. Won’t be long and you will be on the beach with your friends. Safe drive Renee keep us posted. Happy New Year 🎉
I actually didn’t watch anyone. I’ve been editing videos at night. I do peek out the window in the mornings when people are packing up to leave, though. Some people are quite loud early in the morning! 😂
I'm enjoying keeping up with your travel southward as I look forward to connecting at the February meet-up. I'm making my escape plans and am glad I'll be taking a few days away from work. :D Getting my campervan ready! We are facing some unusually cold weather next week. It looks like overnight freezing temps for about a week as far south as North Florida. Have a great journey and stay cozy!
lol, hear you on that frustration w traffic and what the heck were they braking for comments on your travels south. Don’t get offended but you might want to lower your music level some. Your voice volume is fine but when the music comes on in between it’s a little loud and I personally have to lower the volume. So, it’s and up and down volume for me watching your videos. Could just be me and my old age hearing, lol. Enjoying them nonetheless!!!! And your smiles and laughter. 😁
Thanks for the input. It’s a process. I don’t get to hear it on a tv until I post the video. It doesn’t sound loud enough during editing. The editing program automatically makes it louder when there’s no other audio. It can be tricky finding the right volume. 💜
Forecast is cold for FL…. A cold front moves through midweek, sending our temperatures tumbling, just in time for the new year. This is one of two big cold fronts heading our way. In fact, by the weekend of the Disney Marathon on Jan. 12, (1/12) we may see temperatures in the 20s for lows with 40s and 50s for highs. Brrr! Some models are even more aggressive in this cool down, with what could be historic cold. We'll be able to sharpen this forecast by the end of this week, as we're still 13 days away.
Thanks bevn! I’ve heard about this cold snap. We are prepared. I’ve lived in “cold country” all my life. Winters are long at home so I think I can handle a few days to a week of cold. Having 40s-50s during the day is very helpful. At home, our high temps are teens and 20s!🥶🥶💜
You got out just in time Renee! We are going to be down to 6 degrees in a few days!! I'm freezing just thinking about it. 🥶🥶🥶. Hush, 70 degrees. Enjoy 🥰
Good morning Renee I am so happy to see your back on the road I am taking notes on the road I have never been to Florida by driving so I am learning through you and Lulu eyes 👀 I am so excited 🤣🤣🤣🤣🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾Thanks For Sharing the adventures
I’ve had some great tips in the comments about taking different routes. My first time driving, I came down the coast. It was so easy! I started from southern NJ that time and went straight through Delaware and right into Virginia Beach. It was wonderful! 💜
Yay for making it to warmer temperatures! Yes, makes you wonder where some people got their driving lessons from and maybe need refreshers. I just try to. leave them plenty of space and let them move on. Watching and learning for when I make my trip up north. How many hours of driving do you plan for each day? Safe travels. See you down the road.
@ wow NY to TX in 3 days! Whoa! I’m planning to make the trip from Ocala to Rhode Island end of February…. Needing to be there by 3/3. I need to get a travel map timeline plan going.
Funny you mention it. The thought crossed my mind every time I was forced to lower my speed and every time I drove the speed limit! I did get pretty good mileage during this trip. 🚙🚘💜
I blew through there so quick! Too rainy for me! I’ve only come through once when it wasn’t raining. So pretty! I took my time then but I can get through the state in a couple hours. 💜💙
Hello French Blonde Travels. Be safe out there and have fun. Been a subscriber for maybe a couple of months. Question was it easy to learn the process of youtubing, editing .
Great question! I’m still learning! I discover something new each time I edit! It was pretty basic in the beginning but I’ve learned some cool stuff over time. 🎦🎬💜
I thought the same. There were a ton of spaces marked “employee parking “ but there were only 2 cars parked there. Those spaces and handicapped spots were the only available spaces there. The truck parking also had a bunch of spaces but you had to turn in there at the beginning. There was no way to go back around. Good thing I didn’t have to go to the bathroom! 😂💜
@frnchblondtrvls I was very surprised that there was no access to the other side. Pretty much all the rest stops and welcome centers I have been in have ample parking and a way to go around it. At one point I thought you were going to stop on the side of the road. Glad you didn't. It looked dangerous. Safe travels Renee 🙏
Love Your Beginning Showing Your Van… You Should Always, At The Beginning Of Each Video, Soooo Cute… Going Slow, Yet Well Worth The Wait…Beachy Girly… I’m Riding With Ya, Rene’… L👀KING Forward To Seeing You Put Your Toes In The Sand & Water…!💕😘
I love your laugh. It always makes me smile. Stay safe on the roads. 🪴
Thanks, Donna! 😂💜
Girl...it's the journey...clean the 🤓🕶️...see a brighter 🛣️ ahead...the universe is testing you❤️find the love in it. Happy new Year 🏖️
Yes! Thank you! I made sure to clean my glasses today! 💜😎🤓👓🕶️
I love the music, Renee.
Thanks. It’s from Epidemic Sound. iMovie music kept giving me copyright issues so I broke down and got the music subscription. I’m pleased with it so far. 💜
😊Not so fast. The next week will be cold..... even in the south. Keep all your heat sources ready.🔥
You bet! I came prepared! 💜🔥
Hi Renee
Happy driving. Yes, it's warmer. But I see the rain has returned. It's going to be 75 ish on Tuesday. Foggy but no rain as far as I know. Safe travels.
Hahaha! It’s Tuesday as I write this. It rained! Funny thing about rain in Florida - the sun was shining as it rained. I actually loved that! 💜
Sorry this has not been a fun drive today. You did so well driving 6 hours ! Just think, YOU ARE CLOSER TO FLORIDA ! 😊 Now is the time to kick back and relax. I will hope for pretty skies, snuggly warm weather, no traffic, and some great songs on the radio for tomorrow. See you soon.
The radio saves me every day! It’s fun to sing and drive! 💜🎤🎵
@@frnchblondtrvls Yes Renee ! When my daughter and I go to the Cape or up to York Beach Maine, she will always find some "OLD" music.....the Beach Boys.....and it brings me right back to high school and going to the beach with friends, singing so much that when we got there our voices were raspy. Fun Fun Fun Same vibe for you on your way to meet up with "the girls" in Florida. 2025 listen to your favorite music and keep on singing ! Can't wait to hear how your day goes today. Sending smiles your way!
Thank you for taking us along on the drive. For me, it's the scariest part! I know tons of people will benefit from seeing that it's not that scarey. Please consider letting us know more about parking at rest stops and Cracker Barrels overnight? Where do you park at Cracker Barrels? I know to avoid big trucks at rest stops. I've done the drive but it still scares me. Safe travels and happy new year, Renee. Mel in Toronto.
Mel, I’m scared every single time! Nice to know I’m not alone in that. Rest stops can be noisy for some people. I really like Cracker Barrel. It’s so quiet after they close. I just might put a video together on the subject. Thanks for asking! 💜
Weather and traffic sure isn’t being good to you but you got this lady. Won’t be long and you will be on the beach with your friends. Safe drive Renee keep us posted. Happy New Year 🎉
Thanks! Driving is scary sometimes but the destination is what matters! 🏖️☀️💜
I agree, driving in the rain is exhausting. Safe travels, Rene!
I slept like a rock! I’m thankful, otherwise I’d be too exhausted to drive the next day! 💜
Hi Renee
Happy New Year to you. I'm leaving Live Oaks Florida for Ocala,a storage unit on 36th Street, on Friday Morning. Have a good day today
Happy new year!!💜
Can’t wait to get back out and headed south. But the cold is headed South. Stay safe and stay warm.
Cold is relative. Temps are single digits and teens at home. I can handle 30s in the south.
So glad you have made it to warmer temps! You certainly have had more than your share of rain. Keep on being safe! 💜
Gray days depress me but I enjoy the sound of rain. When I’m inside it’s not so bad but when I’m out in it my mood totally changes. 💜
Now that is a great intro pic of you and your van 💜
🧨HNY ✨🎆
Thanks so much! 🎆🎇 Happy New Year! 💜💜
I bet you had fun people watching for a bit before bed.
I actually didn’t watch anyone. I’ve been editing videos at night. I do peek out the window in the mornings when people are packing up to leave, though. Some people are quite loud early in the morning! 😂
@@frnchblondtrvls I love people watching! Glad you got some editing done, hope your night is peaceful.
You drive well. Rest up. And see you tomorrow.
Thanks! I try to follow all the driving rules because so many people don’t. It’s mind boggling how many people speed in the granny lane!
I'm enjoying keeping up with your travel southward as I look forward to connecting at the February meet-up. I'm making my escape plans and am glad I'll be taking a few days away from work. :D Getting my campervan ready! We are facing some unusually cold weather next week. It looks like overnight freezing temps for about a week as far south as North Florida. Have a great journey and stay cozy!
Those temps are very uncomfortable, for sure. We are prepared. I hope everyone coming to the meetup in January comes prepared, as well. 🥶💜
lol, hear you on that frustration w traffic and what the heck were they braking for comments on your travels south. Don’t get offended but you might want to lower your music level some. Your voice volume is fine but when the music comes on in between it’s a little loud and I personally have to lower the volume. So, it’s and up and down volume for me watching your videos. Could just be me and my old age hearing, lol. Enjoying them nonetheless!!!! And your smiles and laughter. 😁
Thanks for the input. It’s a process. I don’t get to hear it on a tv until I post the video. It doesn’t sound loud enough during editing. The editing program automatically makes it louder when there’s no other audio. It can be tricky finding the right volume. 💜
@@frnchblondtrvlsI use my iPad frequently. That’s where I watched it. I will check it out on my tv and see if it is just an iPad issue.
Forecast is cold for FL…. A cold front moves through midweek, sending our temperatures tumbling, just in time for the new year. This is one of two big cold fronts heading our way.
In fact, by the weekend of the Disney Marathon on Jan. 12, (1/12) we may see temperatures in the 20s for lows with 40s and 50s for highs. Brrr!
Some models are even more aggressive in this cool down, with what could be historic cold.
We'll be able to sharpen this forecast by the end of this week, as we're still 13 days away.
Thanks bevn! I’ve heard about this cold snap. We are prepared. I’ve lived in “cold country” all my life. Winters are long at home so I think I can handle a few days to a week of cold. Having 40s-50s during the day is very helpful. At home, our high temps are teens and 20s!🥶🥶💜
You got out just in time Renee! We are going to be down to 6 degrees in a few days!! I'm freezing just thinking about it. 🥶🥶🥶. Hush, 70 degrees. Enjoy 🥰
Glad I got out! I usually wait until after the first of the year but I couldn’t wait this year! 💜
Good morning Renee I am so happy to see your back on the road I am taking notes on the road I have never been to Florida by driving so I am learning through you and Lulu eyes 👀 I am so excited 🤣🤣🤣🤣🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾Thanks For Sharing the adventures
I’ve had some great tips in the comments about taking different routes. My first time driving, I came down the coast. It was so easy! I started from southern NJ that time and went straight through Delaware and right into Virginia Beach. It was wonderful! 💜
@ I am so glad that I have find a community to share with I am so excited to see what you ladies are going to do this time
Smile is getting BIGGER - happy sunshine almost to Florida
Sunshine makes me happy! 💜😎
Yay for making it to warmer temperatures! Yes, makes you wonder where some people got their driving lessons from and maybe need refreshers. I just try to. leave them plenty of space and let them move on. Watching and learning for when I make my trip up north. How many hours of driving do you plan for each day? Safe travels. See you down the road.
When I’m not dealing with temperature, I like to do 4 hours max per day. Driving to Texas took me 7 days. My sister did it in 3 - that’s wild! 😜 💜
@ wow NY to TX in 3 days! Whoa! I’m planning to make the trip from Ocala to Rhode Island end of February…. Needing to be there by 3/3. I need to get a travel map timeline plan going.
Slow traffic and rain can be very frustrating. But you are getting closer. It wont be long now. 😊💜
YES! So close! 💜🚙
Your in a major storm that's moving across the area right now.😅
I'm loving traveling with you Renee. I can't wait until we get to Florida....How much longer mom lol🤣 Happy New Year!!
😂 Are we there yet?! “Soon” is always the answer! 😜💜
Grooving with your tunes 💃Love it!
All the driving clips have the music from the radio on them. It’s sad to have to take it out because of copyright infringement. 🥺🎵💜
Traffic, rain and still smiling
Smiling makes my brain think everything is just fine! 💜😀😬
Think of the petrol your saving!
I believe its called "driving to the conditions"
Funny you mention it. The thought crossed my mind every time I was forced to lower my speed and every time I drove the speed limit! I did get pretty good mileage during this trip. 🚙🚘💜
Waving😳👋🏽 from South Carolina when you’re passing by exit 8. Drive safe💕
Hi, Viola! I spent some time in the state! Last time I came through it was cold and rainy so I kept moving. It’s very pretty there. 💜
That CB is really busy be safe 💜💜
I always feel safe at Cracker Barrel. I stay aware but it’s relaxing for me there. 💜
Awww. I missed you in Maryland. Well, maybe next time. Safe travels.
I blew through there so quick! Too rainy for me! I’ve only come through once when it wasn’t raining. So pretty! I took my time then but I can get through the state in a couple hours. 💜💙
Safe travels!!
Love your channel. Love the music, love the way you film. Found you thru LuLu. Love you both, happy travels❤
Thank you! That really means a lot to me. I’ve had no training except watching millions of other UA-cam videos! 🎦🎵💜
You are a natural at it for sure. Happy New Year! Thank you for sharing you!❤
Im a 4-6 hour max driver lol especially in those conditions.
I think I’ve been doing 3 hours, rest, then 3 more hours. I really only like to do 4 hours total but colder temps can be a powerful motivator! 💜
Hello French Blonde Travels. Be safe out there and have fun. Been a subscriber for maybe a couple of months. Question was it easy to learn the process of youtubing, editing .
Great question! I’m still learning! I discover something new each time I edit! It was pretty basic in the beginning but I’ve learned some cool stuff over time. 🎦🎬💜
Battleboro N.C being shouted out. From NC people drive like they crazy. Lol.😅
Virginia drivers were pretty bad, too. Let’s not even talk about Texas drivers! 😂💜
That parking lot at the welcome center was not very welcoming smh.
I thought the same. There were a ton of spaces marked “employee parking “ but there were only 2 cars parked there. Those spaces and handicapped spots were the only available spaces there. The truck parking also had a bunch of spaces but you had to turn in there at the beginning. There was no way to go back around. Good thing I didn’t have to go to the bathroom! 😂💜
@frnchblondtrvls I was very surprised that there was no access to the other side. Pretty much all the rest stops and welcome centers I have been in have ample parking and a way to go around it. At one point I thought you were going to stop on the side of the road. Glad you didn't. It looked dangerous. Safe travels Renee 🙏
Please dont tape while you driving tornadoes were in the area 😮❤
It’s not an issue. I hit the button and drive. I don’t have to watch the video while it’s recording, I review it when I edit.
Get some rest.
I sleep so well after long drives. I think the stress wipes me out. 💜
Love Your Beginning Showing Your Van… You Should Always, At The Beginning Of Each Video, Soooo Cute… Going Slow, Yet Well Worth The Wait…Beachy Girly… I’m Riding With Ya, Rene’…
L👀KING Forward To Seeing You Put Your Toes In
The Sand & Water…!💕😘
Thanks! It needs a few tweaks but I like it, too! 💜