That pin is a great idea as it’s the one thing that puts me off rear doors but that would just set my mind at rest a little. Another great blog Mandy 👍
Hi Mandy really enjoyed watching your videos your van looks amazing really love your new car play kit amazing and being able to use the sat nav on your phone brilliant radio player brilliant app I listen to it on my phone when out really looking forward to watching your next video keep safe 😷👍🏻
Honestly sometimes I think “oooh noooo” weird different colors and not paying (basically not important) attention if the doors fit and are exactly aligned and so forth, and then I look into your van and think: wow that looks great! Well… not for me as a grumpy old man but I get your style :-) really nice , Cheers Albert
Hi Mandy, Have to say but your vans view behind you looks amazing, liking the cupboard colours. Proper homely looking 👏👏👏👏. Enjoy time back at home with family, keep smiling from me Steve in Manchester. May I also say I am not one for change either so your not on own if this should provide you with some kind of comfort, Technology is not my comfort unlike your Man Gadget John 😀😀
@@unadventurousmandy Thanks Mandy ♥, Sharing a thought of respect; When something that doesn't come naturally for us, it's a matter allowing time for our own brain, our minds to be given reasonable adjustments because we ourselves not understanding it nor realizing it at the actual time of difficulty we can become selfish upon towards ourselves something here I can honestly relate to because I surfer with Neurodiversity matters. But like you said we get there in the end and yes we do get there but in the mainstream of people many a time fail understanding of our needs. Take Care from me Steve in Manchester, Sun is shining at the time of writing this reply so enjoy it while it shines outside there 👍👍👍👍
Sorry to hear about your auntie, get the funeral over with and then enjoy your journeys around the world looking forward to seeing you out and about again. Take care and stay safe xxPat
Safe journey Mandy you can do it i guess you will be nervous and excited at the same time, but look what you have achieved ..with all the work you have done in your new van things you never thought possible😊😊..you can do it go girl..😂😂 ..take care
Mandy don’t be nervous - look at what you have achieved! ❤ I am sorry to hear your loss - I hope you enjoy your family time though - it’s so important x Looks sunny too 🙌 Rachel & David
Thanks guys, it’s always strange to pick up something again but it’s been good so far. It’s been raining mostly 😂 missed my chance at the driving range
I can completely understand a slight nervousness with so many new things but ….. you have refitted your van, you have done things that you thought you may never do, you are awesome Mandy ❤❤❤ ps you are a manc 😂
I know the van’s already got a name but if it didn’t..Bertie would be ace!! As in Bertie basset’s liquorice allsorts 😂 I’ve only just clicked what the colours reminded me of 😊
Thank you for your lovely comment on Instagram. This is the first time I have watched your channel on my own. Mum loved your channel and I'm sure she will still be watching your travels from a better seat above ❤❤
Oh I am so sorry Jason.. you could tell through the ether how much of a lovely lady your mum was and how much you all loved each other to bits. I hope she does still tune in.. she can watch everything as it happens from up there ❤️❤️
Sorry to hear about your Aunt Mandy. The security at the back is a great idea. Have a safe trip back to sunny old Manchester 😊aww I miss it sometimes ❤xx
I realise we're a bit behind the timeline, but that was a great vlog, and very companionable. Still chuckling about the upcycling of the she-wee 😊 and some of the other comments, it's the sort of thing that makes DIY so satisfying 😂. Glad you caught up with the Orange ones, I'm missing them after their epic trip, such lovely people. I hope all's well out there with the van and that you have got back into your stride. Take care. 👋
Only a little nowadays Geoff - thank you 😁❤️ the shewee comments are making me chuckle 😂 We love Courts n Meeks - they are so easy to spend time with, even nicer than you see on UA-cam 🥰 I’m getting on ok 😁👍🏻
Hari OM First, sorry to hear of aunty's passing. Second, I totally get the being nervous. Is it something about finally getting what one has dreamed and planned for? I am having real trouble getting myself out the door to go look at the van I have in mind. It will happen. It must. But first, the nerves...You are inspiring me, Mandy! YAM xx
Ah thank you! I hope whatever I do helps you get to where you need to be ❤️ you know what they say “feel the fear and do it anyway” but I think whoever said that really didn’t feel much fear 😂
@@unadventurousmandy I’m a huge technophobe but I’m improving so I’ll definitely give it a go .. I’ll order myself one as the Google maps alone would be worth the money 😊x
@@unadventurousmandy I did it Mandy . I bought one !! A 901 - black. I’ve got a fairly cheap iPad case which I’ll use when I disconnect for parking up etc. it just protects the screen etc and can be hidden in a cupboard. I’m really pleased with it. I now have family members wanting one as they’re so impressed.. thanks for the info 😊x
The best way to overcome nerves is to do the thing that makes you feel nervous. Don’t you always find it’s never as bad as we allow our minds to make it 😁
Sorry about ur loss mandy,giving my groom speech a Yr ago was nervous but after a Yr I find it was as bad as I remember 😂😂 thank god we only do it once. If the radio is really mandy proof then I will by my wife one because she's a technophob. ❤ her though.
That sounds like a no brainer gadget for our new van... ❤ I think if we ever lose that tingle of nervousness/excitement we should climb into our box... 😊
Very sorry to hear about your Aunt Mandy…… From blinds to gadgets, Mandy can do it 💪🤣 I’m with you on the nervous front, I finally collect my van next week and it’s been a while with all the delays since I last went away in a van…. I suppose it’s a bit like when you pass your driving test, it’s one thing having a passenger, or following someone else you know, but even though you know you can do it, it does make you anxious being alone out there on the road for your maiden voyage. Safe & happy travels x 🚐
Nervous is OK. Go with it. Baby steps and all that. Have a fabulous trip and catch up. Huge thanks for the backdoor deadlock thingy. Definitely be getting one. Any other safety bits would be gratefully considered too.😊
Thanks Sarah, the link to this one is in the description ❤️ when I have a few more tips I’ll pop them in, so far I deadlock the doors and have a strap between the 2 front doors
@Unadventurous Mandy I saw someone running a chain from passenger door handle to sliding door handle. Also looking at bullet proof sticky back plastic for windows. That young Irish couple suggested both I think. Can't remember their names....
Swee looks great! Well done. We use the pin in rear door. We also have plates and chains for all other doors. Ours were a whole kit from prickstop (apt name). Work very well. Also I tried Sygic maps because you can put size of van in. It doesn't work like I thought. I think it would just stop you going down a road with a physical barrier width restriction. Last year it took us everywhere in Cornwall we didn't want to take the van! Lol. We just use Google maps now.
Ah that’s cool.. I’ll have a look at those. I use the seatbelt through door handles and the Solidfy thing at the back but tend to deadlock myself in and not park anywhere that concerns me but you can’t be too careful can you? ❤️
I have anxiety, worry worry. Always have but seems worse now. But least I have pills to help ease it. I love exploring doing new things. A real battle between no no no and want to want to! Such is life. I've found making deadlines helps and I know once started I'm away. Very frustrating. Planning first month long adventure to the south island in my wee van! Step one...book the tickets! Then I'll be right! Eeek!
Ah how exciting!! A month long adventure sounds amazing!! I totally get you with the anxiety - it’s exactly where the Unadventurous Mandy name came from because my first reaction is always no no no then when it settles as an idea I can work with it some ❤️❤️
Hi Mandy, where did you get your 'right angle charger thing' for the Allpowers 1500? Im just about to get the generator, but that rear charging socket was putting me off. Is there a link by any chance? Grateful thanks. Love your channel...and your clever workmanship. Those cuoboard doors are brilliant! Enjoy your new van.
That pin is a great idea as it’s the one thing that puts me off rear doors but that would just set my mind at rest a little. Another great blog Mandy 👍
It’s brilliant - it’s been throughly tested by yanking the door open very hard, thankfully the door survived too 😂👍🏻
Hi Mandy really enjoyed watching your videos your van looks amazing really love your new car play kit amazing and being able to use the sat nav on your phone brilliant radio player brilliant app I listen to it on my phone when out really looking forward to watching your next video keep safe 😷👍🏻
Thanks Mark
Great Vlog well done good luck 👍🏴
Thanks Micky
Honestly sometimes I think “oooh noooo” weird different colors and not paying (basically not important) attention if the doors fit and are exactly aligned and so forth, and then I look into your van and think: wow that looks great! Well… not for me as a grumpy old man but I get your style :-) really nice , Cheers Albert
Ah I'm glad you think it looks great - it's definitely not for everyone but it's good for me
Hi Mandy, Have to say but your vans view behind you looks amazing, liking the cupboard colours. Proper homely looking 👏👏👏👏.
Enjoy time back at home with family, keep smiling from me Steve in Manchester. May I also say I am not one for change either so your not on own if this should provide you with some kind of comfort, Technology is not my comfort unlike your Man Gadget John 😀😀
Ah thanks Steve, I do like it 😁 change is hard if it’s not something that comes naturally but we get there in the end
@@unadventurousmandy Thanks Mandy ♥, Sharing a thought of respect; When something that doesn't come naturally for us, it's a matter allowing time for our own brain, our minds to be given reasonable adjustments because we ourselves not understanding it nor realizing it at the actual time of difficulty we can become selfish upon towards ourselves something here I can honestly relate to because I surfer with Neurodiversity matters. But like you said we get there in the end and yes we do get there but in the mainstream of people many a time fail understanding of our needs. Take Care from me Steve in Manchester, Sun is shining at the time of writing this reply so enjoy it while it shines outside there 👍👍👍👍
Sorry for your loss x
Thank you
Sorry to hear about your auntie, get the funeral over with and then enjoy your journeys around the world looking forward to seeing you out and about again. Take care and stay safe xxPat
Thanks Pat ❤️
You'll be amazing. Sorry about your Aunty much love x
Thank you ❤️
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Safe journey Mandy you can do it i guess you will be nervous and excited at the same time, but look what you have achieved ..with all the work you have done in your new van things you never thought possible😊😊..you can do it go girl..😂😂 ..take care
Thanks June 😁🙌🏻❤️
Make the most of the family get together, ( sorry about the circumstances) and then go off and adventure.. van looks fab!
It’s what everyone does though isn’t it? Make the most of a reason to get together, no matter how sad ❤️ thank you
Mandy don’t be nervous - look at what you have achieved! ❤
I am sorry to hear your loss - I hope you enjoy your family time though - it’s so important x
Looks sunny too 🙌
Rachel & David
Thanks guys, it’s always strange to pick up something again but it’s been good so far. It’s been raining mostly 😂 missed my chance at the driving range
Great video xx
Thanks Yvonne
I can completely understand a slight nervousness with so many new things but ….. you have refitted your van, you have done things that you thought you may never do, you are awesome Mandy ❤❤❤ ps you are a manc 😂
Haha.. I do need to remember that don’t I? Thanks Linda ❤️
I know the van’s already got a name but if it didn’t..Bertie would be ace!! As in Bertie basset’s liquorice allsorts 😂 I’ve only just clicked what the colours reminded me of 😊
Ah yeah..!! That’s a good, very apt name 😁
Sorry for your loss Mandy. Safe travels x
Thanks Denise
Thank you for your lovely comment on Instagram. This is the first time I have watched your channel on my own.
Mum loved your channel and I'm sure she will still be watching your travels from a better seat above ❤❤
Oh I am so sorry Jason.. you could tell through the ether how much of a lovely lady your mum was and how much you all loved each other to bits. I hope she does still tune in.. she can watch everything as it happens from up there ❤️❤️
Your wee van looks fantastic now Mandy, I know you will thoroughly enjoy it. Am vexed to hear about your Aunty. Take care, God bless.
Thanks Isobel ❤️❤️
Sorry to hear about your Aunt Mandy.
The security at the back is a great idea.
Have a safe trip back to sunny old Manchester 😊aww I miss it sometimes ❤xx
It’s not so sunny at the mo but I bet you knew that anyway 😂 it’s nice to be back mooching around but so much has changed, it’s a little weird ❤️
I realise we're a bit behind the timeline, but that was a great vlog, and very companionable. Still chuckling about the upcycling of the she-wee 😊 and some of the other comments, it's the sort of thing that makes DIY so satisfying 😂. Glad you caught up with the Orange ones, I'm missing them after their epic trip, such lovely people. I hope all's well out there with the van and that you have got back into your stride. Take care. 👋
Only a little nowadays Geoff - thank you 😁❤️ the shewee comments are making me chuckle 😂 We love Courts n Meeks - they are so easy to spend time with, even nicer than you see on UA-cam 🥰 I’m getting on ok 😁👍🏻
Fab video Mandy, Safe Travels 🙏
Thank you 😁❤️
Hari OM
First, sorry to hear of aunty's passing. Second, I totally get the being nervous. Is it something about finally getting what one has dreamed and planned for? I am having real trouble getting myself out the door to go look at the van I have in mind. It will happen. It must. But first, the nerves...You are inspiring me, Mandy! YAM xx
Ah thank you! I hope whatever I do helps you get to where you need to be ❤️ you know what they say “feel the fear and do it anyway” but I think whoever said that really didn’t feel much fear 😂
Oh Mandy very sad news may your aunt rest in peace be happy be safe
Thanks Ronnie
Have a nice first journey!
Thank you ❤️
I have apple play in my car but this looks like the next best thing for my camper .. thank you I’ve never seen anything like it 😊x
It’s brilliant Jane, and if I can install and use it then anyone can 😂 the link for this one is in the description if you want to see the details
@@unadventurousmandy I’m a huge technophobe but I’m improving so I’ll definitely give it a go .. I’ll order myself one as the Google maps alone would be worth the money 😊x
@@unadventurousmandy I did it Mandy . I bought one !! A 901 - black. I’ve got a fairly cheap iPad case which I’ll use when I disconnect for parking up etc. it just protects the screen etc and can be hidden in a cupboard. I’m really pleased with it. I now have family members wanting one as they’re so impressed.. thanks for the info 😊x
The best way to overcome nerves is to do the thing that makes you feel nervous. Don’t you always find it’s never as bad as we allow our minds to make it 😁
Oh all the time! It never stops me from feeling nervous though ❤️
Sorry about ur loss mandy,giving my groom speech a Yr ago was nervous but after a Yr I find it was as bad as I remember 😂😂 thank god we only do it once.
If the radio is really mandy proof then I will by my wife one because she's a technophob. ❤ her though.
The best of us are technophobes but we persevere anyway, the link with all the details is in the description if you want to take a look 😁👍🏻❤️
I would say your nerves are nerves of excitement because you are itching to get going. Once you set off it will be fine. Have a good trip.
That sounds like a no brainer gadget for our new van... ❤
I think if we ever lose that tingle of nervousness/excitement we should climb into our box... 😊
Very sorry to hear about your Aunt Mandy…… From blinds to gadgets, Mandy can do it 💪🤣 I’m with you on the nervous front, I finally collect my van next week and it’s been a while with all the delays since I last went away in a van…. I suppose it’s a bit like when you pass your driving test, it’s one thing having a passenger, or following someone else you know, but even though you know you can do it, it does make you anxious being alone out there on the road for your maiden voyage. Safe & happy travels x 🚐
Thanks Debs.. I’m sure you’ll be great and loving it all over again in no time ❤️ I bet you can’t wait too
Nervous is OK. Go with it. Baby steps and all that. Have a fabulous trip and catch up.
Huge thanks for the backdoor deadlock thingy. Definitely be getting one. Any other safety bits would be gratefully considered too.😊
Thanks Sarah, the link to this one is in the description ❤️ when I have a few more tips I’ll pop them in, so far I deadlock the doors and have a strap between the 2 front doors
@Unadventurous Mandy I saw someone running a chain from passenger door handle to sliding door handle. Also looking at bullet proof sticky back plastic for windows. That young Irish couple suggested both I think. Can't remember their names....
Phily and keily.
So sorry Mandy for your loss look after yourself lots of love Maggie Manchester keep safe xx ❤
Thanks Maggie ❤️
Sorry for your loss.
Great vlog and the van looks cool
Be safe 👍
Thank you ❤️
Swee looks great! Well done. We use the pin in rear door. We also have plates and chains for all other doors. Ours were a whole kit from prickstop (apt name). Work very well.
Also I tried Sygic maps because you can put size of van in. It doesn't work like I thought. I think it would just stop you going down a road with a physical barrier width restriction. Last year it took us everywhere in Cornwall we didn't want to take the van! Lol. We just use Google maps now.
Ah that’s cool.. I’ll have a look at those. I use the seatbelt through door handles and the Solidfy thing at the back but tend to deadlock myself in and not park anywhere that concerns me but you can’t be too careful can you? ❤️
Ah very good to know, thank you
so very sorry for your loss, Mandy {{{hugs}}}
Thank you ❤️
I have anxiety, worry worry. Always have but seems worse now. But least I have pills to help ease it. I love exploring doing new things. A real battle between no no no and want to want to! Such is life. I've found making deadlines helps and I know once started I'm away. Very frustrating.
Planning first month long adventure to the south island in my wee van! Step one...book the tickets! Then I'll be right! Eeek!
Ah how exciting!! A month long adventure sounds amazing!! I totally get you with the anxiety - it’s exactly where the Unadventurous Mandy name came from because my first reaction is always no no no then when it settles as an idea I can work with it some ❤️❤️
Well done Mandy your van look great best wishes Avis x
Thanks Avis
Your van colours really suit your character 👍
Thanks Richie 😁❤️
Yaaa, gadget Mandy🥳
Whoop whoop..!!! 😁🙌🏻
Hi Mandy, where did you get your 'right angle charger thing' for the Allpowers 1500? Im just about to get the generator, but that rear charging socket was putting me off. Is there a link by any chance? Grateful thanks.
Love your channel...and your clever workmanship. Those cuoboard doors are brilliant!
Enjoy your new van.
Ah thanks Ann! 😁❤️ I love them so much
Of course there’s a link - link amzn.to/3KfvC0z 😁👍🏻
Thanks so much!
Sorry about your Aunty Mandy, hope the funeral goes ok xx
Thanks Linda
I'm sorry to hear about your aunt.
Thank you, me too ❤️
Safe journey Mandy and I hope you have a wonderful time. Looking forward to hearing all about your trip.
Aww fab..! Thank you
Safe travels Mandy!
I’m torn between a Carpurride and the Atoto P8, what made you choose this particular device?
Thanks Alan, John chose them - he’d looked around and the Carpuride had the best reviews
@@unadventurousmandy Thanks Mandy!❤️
On the carpuride can you use the twizzly knob to zoom in and out on maps? Or is it always just volume
It looks like it’s just volume and you need to use the touch screen for zooming in and out
good vid
Thanks Lee 😁
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Sorry to hear about Woody lovelies ❤️❤️ sending big hugs
Was that a she wee???
Maybe.. 😂 I don’t recall it being visible though.. when did you see it?
@@unadventurousmandy you weren't using it to fill your water tank???? 🤔😁😂
Was I right??? 😂🤣😂
Hahahahahaha.. nooooooooo..!!! That was a good ole funnel specially for the water. The shewee is in the other cupboard 😂
@@unadventurousmandy few I thought you'd have to rename the channel manky Mandy 😂🤣😂🤣👍
Hiya Mand', with regard the carpuride, I was thinking
"Gizmo Mandy", another channel maybe 😅.
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Gizmo Mand 😁🙌🏻