Same situation here. 36, recently divorced and been living in my old Chevy g20 for 5 months. This is it for me, no desire to ever go back to the old ways. Should've done this a long time ago
@@victorblock3421 the van is almost finished 😁 I'm doing cabinet doors and finish work as of now. It's happening quite soon! I have to be out my rental by end of March.
He probably didn't actually walk away. He probably told his wife and who knows maybe she felt the same way. But it is very sad someone did that too you.
my husband is 71 he has not grown up, he has as far as bills and all but otherwise he is still a kid, he thinks he can do everything a 20 year old can do, but would not change him for anything in the world, we have been together 44 years
I’m biologically 44 years old but I’m 22 at heart. My husband is biologically 37 years old but 80 at heart. Somewhere within those numbers we just fit together. I don’t think we have ever thought about age and it’s nice that you show that it never is a problem if you don’t make it a problem.
We met and married young, early 20's. I was just as much a child as he was, I still am. 34 yrs later, we still make each other laugh, still do silly things and know when to give each other space.
@Naked Nomad Yeah, I'm 10 yrs older than Chrome. What's your problem with Age? You have a problem with people who have lived a full, successful, Happy Life? I'm sorry your an ageist, your missing out on so much in life.
Everything you said is exactly where I am. It took the loss of my son to finally understand me. Loss of a child at any age (he was 33 years old car accident) strips you down to your bare soul. The last 3 years I have been slowly picking up the shattered pieces of my life. I tried the traditional route marriages (3 but who's counting), 5 kids now adults), house. Yet something never felt right. It felt forced, this is how life is. My gyspy feet kept tapping and I continued to ignore until now. My question is what truly is the definition of a grown up? Does swinging on swings or sliding down a slide make immature, child like? The answer is simply being your true self. Enjoying your vlogs.
The thing is getting married doesn't necessarily mean growing up, settling down, and doing the traditional things that people expect when two people get married, like having kids, buying a house, etc. I already owned my house before i met my husband 9 years ago. We don't want kids. We don't have traditonal jobs or traditional lives. We got married in 2020, mostly because we needed to in order to be able to see each other with the covid restrictions. We always knew we'd get married some day (he had asked me in 2015, "Will you marry me someday?" and i say YES), i just thought it would be a long time from now (and i was 43 when i got married. Strangely, so was my dad we he got married.) My husband is in Europe right now and i am in Vancouver. We're independent yet we're married. I'll never stop travelling and doing stuff on my own. Being independent and a weirdo and being married.... are not mutually exclusive, if the two people agree ❤️Your marriage can be ANYTHING YOU WANT IT TO BE.... just like your life. You make the rules.
I live in Michigan. We have tons of lakes, go to the UP, lots of waterfalls, picture rocks. So much. Its Worth your time to travel through, i have went on 2 week camp trips through lower MI. And 2 weeks in UP.... Did it so many times... Beautiful.
Understand about that growing up. Married when I was 18, him 21. Been together 44 years now. I don’t think either of us ever grew up lol we enjoy acting young. Lol thanks so much for sharing 💜
@@victorblock3421 I’m hard headed lol Honestly, everyone getting divorced keep marrying the same person they left. Learn to work through your problems. There really is nothing you can’t work through. An abusive spouse I wouldn’t put up with. But that’s it.
I'm so envious because I love the nomadic lifestyle. I'm waiting on my husband, he loves the security of his home, work and lifestyle. I pray he doesn't take too long before we get too old.
Hi Chrome and Cruz just love your words about love and where you find it through another person or some where else. Being in touch with yourself is important to. Thank you. The Lady GG 62 years young Waiting On Traveling. Happy Traveling. Gloria.😎😎😎😎.
I’m a 45 years old women and what you said resonated with me so much. I like your live snd let others live the way they want attitude. That’s my own personal goal as I grow older is to live the life that I want and not judge others who chooses something I may not understand. There no 1 way to live. Thanks for sharing. This was so moving 🌻 ✌️
Fantastic video, Chrome. Introspective, honest, and heartfelt. It takes alot of courage to look deep inside and make peace with the past. Who new you're a country boy after all! Peace, love, and many blessings. Cruzie Bear!! Gotta love that little bro. 🥰
Chrome, Chrome, Chrome... Your sheer honesty resonates...*again* I've been on the other side of this. Married the DJ from Chicago Tonight/Casablanca's/Richard's on Richard's etc... didn't last, still frien-a-mies today lol. Your view point is valid, your honesty refreshing. Stay real, many of your Boyz to Men followers are getting an education today💯
@@crimsonjennifer Hahaha yup...and a few others: First Bumpers Teen Club🤣 then California Dreamin'/Mardi Gras at the Towers and on Kingsway: Severins/Coconuts/Studabakers/Boone County plus all those places in Surrey/Langley like Gabby's...gawd I'm OLD!!🤧
At least you were honest with yourself and went after what made 'your heart sing". I am 50 years old and have never been married and I do not have any children and I am fine with this lifestyle. I have the freedom that I enjoy and I am able to live the way that makes me happy!!! Kudos!!
Glad your able to remain in touch with each other. Glad she was able to get what she wanted. Glad you found yourself. You have to love yourself first before you can love someone else.if it’s meant to be the right person will come along when the timing is right. Thanks for sharing your personal life.
Find you a piece of wire and wrap it around the end of the heat shield and strap it up. lol. You really should do some fishing. As much as you like throwing meals together, you’re missing out on the many options with fish. 😉
I know what you mean about better off alone. I've had my share of relationships, and when I retired, I found I was blissfully happy on my own, and I still feel the same way 5 years later. I keep in touch with friends, see girlfriends for lunch now and then, and keep myself busy with my painting and crafts. Never lonely, always content.
I always sucked at ticking the correct boxes. Everyone around me seemed to do it, but i didn't want to, I'd try half heartedly at best. I'm glad to fully lean in to my unboxed adventure now
I ticked into that correct box and worked all my life and raised my children I’m sixty now and I got married at eighteen and am miserable I just live vicariously through vids like this I’ve grown up but always wondered how my life would have been if I hadn’t married and wish everyday I was still single and my dream as a young man was to live in a van and travel anywhere my heart tugged me on that day so sorry I never did it so guys when your young if you think your making a mistake getting married then you probably are so run like hell and do whatever you want to do signing off from someone that made the big mistake of not running
Hey Chrome, how many kids do you have? I've only seen your daughter that joins you on camera. Great video! Please be careful with that rattling part of the van. You're doing such a terrific job on fixing it and making it so nice. We love it!
He has 4 kids. 2 boys and 2 girls. 1 son has no contact with him. 1 son and daughter had some contact with him, but he mentioned it petered out. He only really sees the little one. He also has grandkids.
These are by far my favorite videos. Thanks for the ride along in the pg back roads. I miss mucking around back there when I was a teenager and I went to visit my dad when he lived up there. Thanks again for the ride.
Though you’ll probably not see this message, but you may want to consider carrying some “JB Weld”, works great on taking care of leaks and rattles. “ Cold Weld two-part epoxy system that was designed as an alternative to torch welding. J-B Weld Original provides strong, lasting repairs to multiple surfaces and creates a bond stronger than steel.” Love watching you journey! You inspire me to keep on keeping on with my nomadic lifestyle!
What compromise is there at a certain point? It’s not 1950 anymore where weirdos dress in hats and suits for work and a divorce is a Scarlett letter. It’s okay to divorce if you’re not jiving with someone on a fundamental level.
I just loved this one more than most. I agree with all the others who said they needed to hear this today, and what you said resonated for them. Your realness is so appealing and makes us feel like part of your journey. Thanks.
No-one, EVER is short of love for themselves. That's the problem. Everything is always, all about us. The world would be a better place if we all loved ourselves a little less, and others more.
I disagree. Most dysfunction and unhappiness stems from a LACK of healthy self esteem. As Shakespeare said- To thine own self be true. Thou canst not then be false to any man.
Have always thought the emotional rewards from loving another person far outways those of loving yourself...and there are still sacrifices and consequences in life if you choose to just love yourself. Finding a healthy balance seems the biggest challenge for most, yet it really is not that hard. Humans...we are a wierd lot that is for sure...😁
@@Dr.Nagyonfaj True- but prisons are also full of people that were trying to please or impress others, or had low self esteem. Self centeredness and self love/esteem are two very different things.
I just scan through all the comments and saw a lot of suggestions about a stainless steel hose clamp that's really your best bet is cheap it's easy and it's permanent as long as you get a stainless steel one don't take the suggestions that people that say use a piece of bailing wire that's not stainless steel it will rot
Fun fact - its also has powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties if you make a tincture. Also signals the air quality is great, as it can't grow in polluted environments
Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all ....true words...Whitney Houston mid 80's .....you cant truly love anyone else if you dont love yourself first
Wrong there Andy, if you have been treated badly by everyone you let close to you, well guess what you sometimes take it out on yourself. But if treated right them bad feelings can heal, how can you heal a broken heart by loving yourself. Thanks Andy keep listening to Whitney matey.
I wished I had learned that lesson at your age Chrome. Loving me is difficult. I should never have gotten married either. But I did. I sure did. I have always been a rolling stone too. A nomad at heart. Always. Enjoy life my friend. Get a fishing rod. It's great therapy.
Damn Chrome you're pullin on my heartstring with your intro 🤟🏼💯👌🏼 ... Low-key I miss my wifey too funny how life works but at least I started paying attention to my behavior ... & Growing in that way
I think there is probably a reason deep down inside that you "can't sit still", an insecurity over something that creates anxiety. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but leaving those issues unresolved will forever make you restless. You may wish to find someone who can help dig deep down, figure out those issues and guide you through them. The benefit would be that you'd be able to be at peace when you find it necessary to sit in one place for awhile. Of course, you can just accept it as "it is what it is" and still be happy - you'll just be more limited in your options for achieving happiness. Also, left unresolved, life might become rather hard for you if anything ever happens to your health to limit your mobility.
I can understand that double edged sword.. feeling free but not grounded at the same time.. but free and grounded is awesome. That comes from feeling part of a group of caring persons who know the value of caring over anything else.
of course on the flip side, those that follow the "norm" of finding someone, staying put in one place etc. may be the ones that have issues deep down. we have been taught for generations to live and be a certain way. but maybe wander lust is actually a way of being that we fight with
Great intro bud, it was almost as if you were speaking my words. Eight years married and no children I made my mind up to take a different path in life, I wanted to travel. After my military time finished I ended up in a dead end job but still kept my adventurous thoughts alive. Eventually I secured a job working in Formula one motor racing which took me all over the world. After that I took a change of direction and got myself a job in the music business as a touring truck driver. Epic times indeed. Now been retired for five years. Whilst driving around in my stealth, off grid overlander van I often think about my previous years with a smile on my face from ear to ear.
That meal looked amazing to me! As I sit here eating my left over spaghetti 🍝 lol I can’t wait to hit the road with my cattledog and start exploring again!
Chrome, this vid reminds me of my grandpa. He is going to be 60. My Mom said next year we are going to give my grandpa a sweet sixteen bday cuz she said he is old physically but mentally he is 15 years old lol. 😂
Huge thanks Chrome. Just got my stickers and a few extras fell in with it so muchly appreciated. Thanks for all the work and time you put into these vids, it helps me escape and just relax as well as alot of laughs so huge huge thanks. Weirdos for life.
Great getting things off your chest and being honest with yourself Hey that broken line on your map was 4x4 road 😩 That noice with the muffler would drive you and poor Cruz mad He's a bloody character like his dad Be safe
I lived in Prince George from 1979-1999 , before moving to Toronto. Went back with my kids for visit . It has changed so much, but returning to all my childhood haunts brings me back to those memories 😊
You’re up in my stomping grounds. Next time through your should check out war falls and carp lake park in behind McLeod lake. I get lost back there all the time. Or from bear lake (right by emerald lake) you can loop back east into those tall mountains and cut through them.
I just at this very moment realized my heart is also nomadic. I’ve loved and love love but love being free and alone and feel more settled when I’m alone. ❤️
Chrome your a lucky man. You found yourself and your still young. Many happy years ahead for you. The old saying “ Happy Wife, Happy Life “. Nah I say happy wife, happy Wife!!
Thanks for the insight into your life chrome. Just throw a pole in and make sure you have your license. You don't have to cook anything just have some fun with it.
Chrome, a metal hose clamp should keep the heat shield in place till you can get it fixed. Any hardware store should have them. Just know the diameter of the exhaust pipe...
Yeah, by a stainless steel hose clamp that's big enough to fit around the pipe. Put it on yourself or have a mechanic do it, probably won't charge you much, $5-$10 bucks. Easy fix, lot cheaper than welding and it's permanent.
I discovered you a year ago. When I did my journey across Canada. I still love your energy and thoughts. Always such great content. Keep them coming!. Deff would watch a live stream. If Elon holds true and pulls through! 🇨🇦❤✌
We are the same age. I'm also from Canada. I was born and raised in Montreal Quebec. I was brought to Greece at the age of 17. I was and am a city girl. But living in a small town in Greece by the ocean. Been binge watching your videos. Hopefully I will be able to car life in future.
Hello Chrome and Cruz...Cruz is so cute....that mixture of ingredients... awesome 😋😋Loving yourself is Greatest Love of All.... thanks for the video 🦁🐶🦁🐶🦁Get out I had the same Monte Carlo same color...no white top...😎😎
2nd vid discovered you, subscribed! Totally relate, I'm 50, left big city suburbs, big house, fresh mowed yard divorce to a truck camper and 2 young German shepherds for near 2 years, 35,000 road miles. Discovered myself as you clearly have. Great to see my new friend.
cool life my friend. I was a medic in Vietnam in 1972... I saw how fragile life is ....grin, douchbag....that was me when I was married to my first wife... I did a blue collar job...didn't stress out... finally remarried ...sought help for my PTSD, Parkinsons from exposure to agent Orange, was diagnosed 100 percent disabled,...finally retired... loving life... traveling...not in a van,...I leave that up to you and. Criuse....love your videos...keep smilin my friend...later
😊Hi Chrome… Great video!!! Thanks for sharing . Awesome wedding picture❤️ MAYBE when you’re in your 60’s you’ll slow down and find another beautiful person to settle down with. Enjoy your life.
Thanks for taking us on that memory stroll. Gives us an insight to Chrome. Always cool to see your back country setup and adventures. Adventure on bro!!!
Hi Chrome & Cruise💕. In your video you was under a tree and seen it hairy, we called this hair "old man's beard". In my younger years out camping we would grab some off the trees, great for starting a camp fire. Love your videos even though I don't comment much as I watch you on tv. Have a great day.☺️
You are a great story teller, I love it. Thank you for being so inspiring, i bought an Element and converted it now my bf got a ford transit and is in the process of converting it.
I know I'm echoing a lot of comments here but holy crap did this video lift my spirits. Been a van punk for a year and the time alone to ponder in the desert has been priceless. Awesome video, love the channel
Thanks for your honesty and reflection I think you can help others understand when you share about these life realities. Beautiful wedding pix! Glad you found your own way now….love following your adventures and videos and now my Grandkids say what’s up weirdos and have your stickers! Namaste 🙏🏽 Julie in New York
my grandparents used to drag an airstream with a Ford LTD, what a car, anyway, Crystal Lake was a common spot for them on the way towards their destination nearby.
I recently thought about that., but I can't throw 18 years away. I'm working to rebuild it now and try to include her in my adventures
I’m 38, just divorced and about to build my first van 😁 the self love talk is so true, and I thank you for the reminder!
Same situation here. 36, recently divorced and been living in my old Chevy g20 for 5 months. This is it for me, no desire to ever go back to the old ways. Should've done this a long time ago
@@jamessteen7396 Speaking for myself, I NEVER should have "done it" to BEGIN with!!
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Don't let anything get in your way. I was divorced the same age (38) and should've done this. I'm 59 & regret it.
@@victorblock3421 the van is almost finished 😁 I'm doing cabinet doors and finish work as of now. It's happening quite soon! I have to be out my rental by end of March.
"So I just walked away..."
Someone walked away from me. It was a very painful season and the memories 20 years later still have influence.
I’m sorry that happened to you.
He probably didn't actually walk away. He probably told his wife and who knows maybe she felt the same way. But it is very sad someone did that too you.
I walked away from a wife too......she was mean and quite crazy. Once their beauty is gone mean and crazy is all they have left.
PTST..
PTST
my husband is 71 he has not grown up, he has as far as bills and all but otherwise he is still a kid, he thinks he can do everything a 20 year old can do, but would not change him for anything in the world, we have been together 44 years
He sounds like a keeper!
I’m biologically 44 years old but I’m 22 at heart. My husband is biologically 37 years old but 80 at heart. Somewhere within those numbers we just fit together. I don’t think we have ever thought about age and it’s nice that you show that it never is a problem if you don’t make it a problem.
We met and married young, early 20's. I was just as much a child as he was, I still am. 34 yrs later, we still make each other laugh, still do silly things and know when to give each other space.
@Naked Nomad Yeah, I'm 10 yrs older than Chrome. What's your problem with Age? You have a problem with people who have lived a full, successful, Happy Life? I'm sorry your an ageist, your missing out on so much in life.
@Naked Nomad I just looked at your Video's you don't look so young yourself dude. Look like your in your early 50's. HAHAHA.
Everything you said is exactly where I am. It took the loss of my son to finally understand me. Loss of a child at any age (he was 33 years old car accident) strips you down to your bare soul. The last 3 years I have been slowly picking up the shattered pieces of my life. I tried the traditional route marriages (3 but who's counting), 5 kids now adults), house. Yet something never felt right. It felt forced, this is how life is. My gyspy feet kept tapping and I continued to ignore until now. My question is what truly is the definition of a grown up? Does swinging on swings or sliding down a slide make immature, child like? The answer is simply being your true self. Enjoying your vlogs.
Grown up is when you don’t care what anyone thinks about you or your life decisions. ❤
The thing is getting married doesn't necessarily mean growing up, settling down, and doing the traditional things that people expect when two people get married, like having kids, buying a house, etc. I already owned my house before i met my husband 9 years ago. We don't want kids. We don't have traditonal jobs or traditional lives. We got married in 2020, mostly because we needed to in order to be able to see each other with the covid restrictions. We always knew we'd get married some day (he had asked me in 2015, "Will you marry me someday?" and i say YES), i just thought it would be a long time from now (and i was 43 when i got married. Strangely, so was my dad we he got married.) My husband is in Europe right now and i am in Vancouver. We're independent yet we're married. I'll never stop travelling and doing stuff on my own. Being independent and a weirdo and being married.... are not mutually exclusive, if the two people agree ❤️Your marriage can be ANYTHING YOU WANT IT TO BE.... just like your life. You make the rules.
I love the way you think and agree!
I live in Michigan. We have tons of lakes, go to the UP, lots of waterfalls, picture rocks. So much. Its Worth your time to travel through, i have went on 2 week camp trips through lower MI. And 2 weeks in UP.... Did it so many times... Beautiful.
Understand about that growing up. Married when I was 18, him 21. Been together 44 years now. I don’t think either of us ever grew up lol we enjoy acting young. Lol thanks so much for sharing 💜
Lucky if you can share this enthusiasm...for freedom..together..
It's
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Rare.
You are a rarity. Especially you got married when divorce was happening to everyone. Kudos for sticking to commitment.
@@victorblock3421 I’m hard headed lol Honestly, everyone getting divorced keep marrying the same person they left. Learn to work through your problems. There really is nothing you can’t work through. An abusive spouse I wouldn’t put up with. But that’s it.
I'm so envious because I love the nomadic lifestyle. I'm waiting on my husband, he loves the security of his home, work and lifestyle. I pray he doesn't take too long before we get too old.
Same boat as you!
Same!!
I'm waiting on the wife, she's got five years to get on board or miss the boat.
Joining the waiting wives club.
Same
At 62 still a boy at heart. Wife understands that. Got lucky with her. Take care, Al
They say it's hard for you to understand people loving you before you love yourself - Ya have to meet somewhere in the middle!
Hi Chrome and Cruz just love your words about love and where you find it through another person or some where else. Being in touch with yourself is important to. Thank you. The Lady GG 62 years young Waiting On Traveling. Happy Traveling. Gloria.😎😎😎😎.
She knew who she was and she found her way. You knew who you weren’t and was wise enough to honor that!
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I’m a 45 years old women and what you said resonated with me so much. I like your live snd let others live the way they want attitude. That’s my own personal goal as I grow older is to live the life that I want and not judge others who chooses something I may not understand. There no 1 way to live. Thanks for sharing. This was so moving 🌻 ✌️
Fantastic video, Chrome. Introspective, honest, and heartfelt. It takes alot of courage to look deep inside and make peace with the past. Who new you're a country boy after all!
Peace, love, and many blessings.
Cruzie Bear!! Gotta love that little bro. 🥰
Chrome, Chrome, Chrome... Your sheer honesty resonates...*again* I've been on the other side of this. Married the DJ from Chicago Tonight/Casablanca's/Richard's on Richard's etc... didn't last, still frien-a-mies today lol. Your view point is valid, your honesty refreshing. Stay real, many of your Boyz to Men followers are getting an education today💯
Well those names brought back a lot of memories!
@@crimsonjennifer Hahaha yup...and a few others: First Bumpers Teen Club🤣 then California Dreamin'/Mardi Gras at the Towers and on Kingsway: Severins/Coconuts/Studabakers/Boone County plus all those places in Surrey/Langley like Gabby's...gawd I'm OLD!!🤧
Always fun to see how much we've grown and look forward to the journey ahead! Keep chasing your dreams...
At least you were honest with yourself and went after what made 'your heart sing". I am 50 years old and have never been married and I do not have any children and I am fine with this lifestyle. I have the freedom that I enjoy and I am able to live the way that makes me happy!!! Kudos!!
Im 42 and childless and it's always encouraging to hear others who don't regret not having children or getting married
I’m 52 single no children and enjoy having my freedom, i cant stick at traditional things, I’m to spontaneous! It brings me joy!
It's over rated lol. You haven't missed out on much
Glad your able to remain in touch with each other. Glad she was able to get what she wanted. Glad you found yourself. You have to love yourself first before you can love someone else.if it’s meant to be the right person will come along when the timing is right. Thanks for sharing your personal life.
Find you a piece of wire and wrap it around the end of the heat shield and strap it up. lol. You really should do some fishing. As much as you like throwing meals together, you’re missing out on the many options with fish. 😉
Exactly. 100%. Again...tellin my story!!
NICE video, Chrome! 💓
I know what you mean about better off alone. I've had my share of relationships, and when I retired, I found I was blissfully happy on my own, and I still feel the same way 5 years later. I keep in touch with friends, see girlfriends for lunch now and then, and keep myself busy with my painting and crafts. Never lonely, always content.
I always sucked at ticking the correct boxes. Everyone around me seemed to do it, but i didn't want to, I'd try half heartedly at best. I'm glad to fully lean in to my unboxed adventure now
I ticked into that correct box and worked all my life and raised my children I’m sixty now and I got married at eighteen and am miserable I just live vicariously through vids like this I’ve grown up but always wondered how my life would have been if I hadn’t married and wish everyday I was still single and my dream as a young man was to live in a van and travel anywhere my heart tugged me on that day so sorry I never did it so guys when your young if you think your making a mistake getting married then you probably are so run like hell and do whatever you want to do signing off from someone that made the big mistake of not running
@@wallacepelletier698 Never too late, my friend. My man is 82 and we're just starting.
Best wishes!
@@wallacepelletier698 You're not alone Wallace and there's still time.
@@wallacepelletier698 do it now!!
Hey Chrome, how many kids do you have? I've only seen your daughter that joins you on camera. Great video! Please be careful with that rattling part of the van. You're doing such a terrific job on fixing it and making it so nice. We love it!
He has 4 kids. 2 boys and 2 girls. 1 son has no contact with him. 1 son and daughter had some contact with him, but he mentioned it petered out. He only really sees the little one.
He also has grandkids.
These are by far my favorite videos. Thanks for the ride along in the pg back roads. I miss mucking around back there when I was a teenager and I went to visit my dad when he lived up there. Thanks again for the ride.
It was nice meeting you the other day. I hope you enjoyed your time in Calgary.
Though you’ll probably not see this message, but you may want to consider carrying some “JB Weld”, works great on taking care of leaks and rattles. “
Cold Weld two-part epoxy system that was designed as an alternative to torch welding. J-B Weld Original provides strong, lasting repairs to multiple surfaces and creates a bond stronger than steel.”
Love watching you journey!
You inspire me to keep on keeping on with my nomadic lifestyle!
I think it gets spot welded to the exhaust, so it will have to be able to take high heat - I think he'll need "JB Weld Extreme Heat".
5:20😳
THAT is the BEST MEAL you've EVER created in the Van Chrome!!!
You're learning to actually be a DECENT COOK👏🏼CONGRATS ❣
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It do look awesome!! Yum!
As someone with a nomadic soul, this story makes so much sense to me! I love being alone!
Compromise seems to be lacking, my dear friend. Its an important factor in ANY relationship...wondering if there is any regrets??
What compromise is there at a certain point? It’s not 1950 anymore where weirdos dress in hats and suits for work and a divorce is a Scarlett letter. It’s okay to divorce if you’re not jiving with someone on a fundamental level.
I just loved this one more than most. I agree with all the others who said they needed to hear this today, and what you said resonated for them. Your realness is so appealing and makes us feel like part of your journey. Thanks.
Omg you just answered my question, literally as I posted...NO REGRETS 💕
No-one, EVER is short of love for themselves. That's the problem. Everything is always, all about us. The world would be a better place if we all loved ourselves a little less, and others more.
I disagree. Most dysfunction and unhappiness stems from a LACK of healthy self esteem. As Shakespeare said- To thine own self be true. Thou canst not then be false to any man.
@@kathygarner8897 The prisons are full of people who, to their own selves, were true :-(
Have always thought the emotional rewards from loving another person far outways those of loving yourself...and there are still sacrifices and consequences in life if you choose to just love yourself. Finding a healthy balance seems the biggest challenge for most, yet it really is not that hard. Humans...we are a wierd lot that is for sure...😁
@@Dr.Nagyonfaj True- but prisons are also full of people that were trying to please or impress others, or had low self esteem. Self centeredness and self love/esteem are two very different things.
You can't love others if you don't love yourself
I just scan through all the comments and saw a lot of suggestions about a stainless steel hose clamp that's really your best bet is cheap it's easy and it's permanent as long as you get a stainless steel one don't take the suggestions that people that say use a piece of bailing wire that's not stainless steel it will rot
Classic Chrome, today! Right on!!!
I feel you man- I freed myself up 3 years ago at age 49. Living full time in my RV and traveling wherever I want.
LOL "ladies, just be patient..." 👍😎🇨🇦🐾💜 p.s. the tree hair is Old Man's Beard and is excellent fire starter.
Sphagnum moss (tree hair) was used as wound field dressing in WW1
@@chucktheperson1063 gross and cool
Fun fact - its also has powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties if you make a tincture. Also signals the air quality is great, as it can't grow in polluted environments
Put a stainless steel hose clamp on your loose heat shield and go go go!
that's what i was about to say lol
That would work but a muffler clamp or bigger one would last longer. If you don't park in any dry weeds - possible fire you could remove heat shield.
Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all ....true words...Whitney Houston mid 80's .....you cant truly love anyone else if you dont love yourself first
Wrong there Andy, if you have been treated badly by everyone you let close to you, well guess what you sometimes take it out on yourself. But if treated right them bad feelings can heal, how can you heal a broken heart by loving yourself. Thanks Andy keep listening to Whitney matey.
I wished I had learned that lesson at your age Chrome. Loving me is difficult. I should never have gotten married either. But I did. I sure did. I have always been a rolling stone too. A nomad at heart. Always. Enjoy life my friend. Get a fishing rod. It's great therapy.
Hay chrome go to auto parts store and get a exhaust clamp and put on your heat shield its 2 bolts and it'll fix the problem
Damn Chrome you're pullin on my heartstring with your intro 🤟🏼💯👌🏼 ... Low-key I miss my wifey too funny how life works but at least I started paying attention to my behavior ... & Growing in that way
Chrome, you seem the best where you are right now. Your real self came through. I enjoyed this video so much!
Great ride-a-long, Chrome! Thanks! Love the back roads! Stay weird ❣️👍🐾💕
Isn't it nice, when you wake up and realize you don't have to do & be "traditional".
You can be you, and be happy instead.
Women don't have the " luxury" of abandoning their children but there is no such thing as paternal instinct either.
@@maggieb7164 Are you babbling at me to show how much of a pinhead you are, or.. ?
@@maggieb7164 Yes, we do. We can do whatever we want. And, sometimes, esp many, many times, that does not include breeding
The way Chrome just reads my mind an knows my heart man...
Chrome, I'm not worried about tomorrow, I am happy in this day!
Live your life without fear....💖 Forgot to tell you, we all love you/Cruzie!!!
I think there is probably a reason deep down inside that you "can't sit still", an insecurity over something that creates anxiety. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but leaving those issues unresolved will forever make you restless. You may wish to find someone who can help dig deep down, figure out those issues and guide you through them. The benefit would be that you'd be able to be at peace when you find it necessary to sit in one place for awhile.
Of course, you can just accept it as "it is what it is" and still be happy - you'll just be more limited in your options for achieving happiness. Also, left unresolved, life might become rather hard for you if anything ever happens to your health to limit your mobility.
I can understand that double edged sword.. feeling free but not grounded at the same time.. but free and grounded is awesome. That comes from feeling part of a group of caring persons who know the value of caring over anything else.
That hit right through me.
That's the downside of living the solo life, my mom always says, "At the end of your life who will take care of you?"
@@Ryan-qc3ku That being said, you can think people will take care of you and then shtf and they don't or even can't.
of course on the flip side, those that follow the "norm" of finding someone, staying put in one place etc. may be the ones that have issues deep down. we have been taught for generations to live and be a certain way. but maybe wander lust is actually a way of being that we fight with
Wow the honesty and insight, you really do put it all out there Chrome! Thank you for sharing.
Great intro bud, it was almost as if you were speaking my words. Eight years married and no children I made my mind up to take a different path in life, I wanted to travel. After my military time finished I ended up in a dead end job but still kept my adventurous thoughts alive. Eventually I secured a job working in Formula one motor racing which took me all over the world. After that I took a change of direction and got myself a job in the music business as a touring truck driver. Epic times indeed. Now been retired for five years. Whilst driving around in my stealth, off grid overlander van I often think about my previous years with a smile on my face from ear to ear.
That meal looked amazing to me! As I sit here eating my left over spaghetti 🍝 lol
I can’t wait to hit the road with my cattledog and start exploring again!
Metal twine that heat shield until you get it tack welded.
Do not take it off, bad advice, esp. Off road guard you can start a grass fire.
Take a wire hanger or twine, use some vise grips to twist tight.
Absolutely beautiful views Enjoy sending our love to you and Cruz
Chrome, this vid reminds me of my grandpa. He is going to be 60. My Mom said next year we are going to give my grandpa a sweet sixteen bday cuz she said he is old physically but mentally he is 15 years old lol. 😂
I love your story! That’s so beautiful.
OMG 😲 I'm telling ... look69 did 😆😅😂😜😷🤯
It’s amazing how if you take out the Beautiful snow capped mountains in the distance, Canada and Alabama look exactly the same
Fishing is an important skill that could help feed in a pinch.. its also relaxing
Great words from you here. I'm sure many need to hear them. I'm enjoying your experiences on the road. Best wishes always!
Huge thanks Chrome. Just got my stickers and a few extras fell in with it so muchly appreciated. Thanks for all the work and time you put into these vids, it helps me escape and just relax as well as alot of laughs so huge huge thanks. Weirdos for life.
Great getting things off your chest and being honest with yourself Hey that broken line on your map was 4x4 road 😩 That noice with the muffler would drive you and poor Cruz mad He's a bloody character like his dad Be safe
I lived in Prince George from 1979-1999 , before moving to Toronto. Went back with my kids for visit . It has changed so much, but returning to all my childhood haunts brings me back to those memories 😊
You’re up in my stomping grounds.
Next time through your should check out war falls and carp lake park in behind McLeod lake.
I get lost back there all the time.
Or from bear lake (right by emerald lake) you can loop back east into those tall mountains and cut through them.
I just at this very moment realized my heart is also nomadic. I’ve loved and love love but love being free and alone and feel more settled when I’m alone. ❤️
Chrome your a lucky man. You found yourself and your still young. Many happy years ahead for you. The old saying “ Happy Wife, Happy Life “. Nah I say happy wife, happy Wife!!
I just like watching you ‘. You seem happy and content all on your own , happy doing what you do. Rare breed - that’s you.
You have always shown wonderful scenery.
Thanks for the insight into your life chrome. Just throw a pole in and make sure you have your license. You don't have to cook anything just have some fun with it.
The Moss hanging from the trees is called Witches Hair. Alot of our forest trees here in California has the same thing.
Thank you so very much for sharing Chrome! Cruz is so adorable and so funny. 👍❤️
I’m happy for you, for living the life you wanted. Everyone can create your own reality.
Maybe you are avoidant attachment style chrome. Which is not fun to be with if you are a togetherness attachment style (co dependent)
Chrome, a metal hose clamp should keep the heat shield in place till you can get it fixed. Any hardware store should have them. Just know the diameter of the exhaust pipe...
Stainless steel hose clamp. It is a simple, permanent fix.
Yeah, by a stainless steel hose clamp that's big enough to fit around the pipe. Put it on yourself or have a mechanic do it, probably won't charge you much, $5-$10 bucks. Easy fix, lot cheaper than welding and it's permanent.
My thought the first time he showed us what was causing the noise.
@@ThatWhichISee Excellent. :)
A muffler clamp diy or larger muffler clamp will last longer. Or 2 hose clamps will work.
I discovered you a year ago. When I did my journey across Canada. I still love your energy and thoughts. Always such great content. Keep them coming!. Deff would watch a live stream. If Elon holds true and pulls through! 🇨🇦❤✌
I can relate. I have a similar experience.
I Love this Chanel Chrome !
We are the same age. I'm also from Canada. I was born and raised in Montreal Quebec. I was brought to Greece at the age of 17. I was and am a city girl. But living in a small town in Greece by the ocean. Been binge watching your videos. Hopefully I will be able to car life in future.
Hello Chrome and Cruz...Cruz is so cute....that mixture of ingredients... awesome 😋😋Loving yourself is Greatest Love of All.... thanks for the video 🦁🐶🦁🐶🦁Get out I had the same Monte Carlo same color...no white top...😎😎
Please tell me about the light colored skillet you use to "warm" your supper. I couldn’t find it in the list. Thanks.
thanks for sharing your cooking tips, I've made some of your meals and they are delicious and easy. marriage is not for everyone
Yep, I'm a loner I m happier single.
You could use a hose clamp around your exhaust to fix that heat shield
Nature is love and now you love your self more awesome Thanks for the outdoors Cynthia 🙂
2nd vid discovered you, subscribed!
Totally relate, I'm 50, left big city suburbs, big house, fresh mowed yard divorce to a truck camper and 2 young German shepherds for near 2 years, 35,000 road miles. Discovered myself as you clearly have. Great to see my new friend.
Hello weirdo! I may not comment often but I’m still watching. I enjoyed this a lot tonight. Mahalo for being you and much aloha! 🌈❤️🌺🙏🤗
cool life my friend. I was a medic in Vietnam in 1972... I saw how fragile life is ....grin, douchbag....that was me when I was married to my first wife... I did a blue collar job...didn't stress out... finally remarried ...sought help for my PTSD, Parkinsons from exposure to agent Orange, was diagnosed 100 percent disabled,...finally retired... loving life... traveling...not in a van,...I leave that up to you and. Criuse....love your videos...keep smilin my friend...later
😊Hi Chrome… Great video!!! Thanks for sharing . Awesome wedding picture❤️
MAYBE when you’re in your 60’s you’ll slow down and find another beautiful person to settle down with. Enjoy your life.
Thanks for sharing a bit of the past with us chrome!
Thanks for taking us on that memory stroll. Gives us an insight to Chrome. Always cool to see your back country setup and adventures. Adventure on bro!!!
Hi Chrome & Cruise💕. In your video you was under a tree and seen it hairy, we called this hair "old man's beard". In my younger years out camping we would grab some off the trees, great for starting a camp fire. Love your videos even though I don't comment much as I watch you on tv. Have a great day.☺️
You are a great story teller, I love it. Thank you for being so inspiring, i bought an Element and converted it now my bf got a ford transit and is in the process of converting it.
Hi from Massachusetts Chrome, and Cruise!!
Cleaning out the fridge makes the best meals. I call them, “My Concoctions”. 😂
Your meal looks amazing! 😋
I've turned into the goulash Queen 👑
I know I'm echoing a lot of comments here but holy crap did this video lift my spirits. Been a van punk for a year and the time alone to ponder in the desert has been priceless. Awesome video, love the channel
use a radiator hose clamp on the heat shield around the pipe, or a piece of wire or coat hanger.
Great video again Chrome. A lot of the things you talked about here make a great deal of sense.
That wedding photo is epic tho lol
I Won't Call U a Dooshbag. Your Channel is Awesome and I'm Staying Tuned. U Made the Right Decision.
Because of your choices that's where your at ,and that who you are that's your choice. Have a happy time being you
Thanks for your honesty and reflection I think you can help others understand when you share about these life realities. Beautiful wedding pix! Glad you found your own way now….love following your adventures and videos and now my Grandkids say what’s up weirdos and have your stickers! Namaste 🙏🏽 Julie in New York
my grandparents used to drag an airstream with a Ford LTD, what a car, anyway, Crystal Lake was a common spot for them on the way towards their destination nearby.
Hey Chrome, don’t the dashed lines represent boundaries of some sort?? Adore your show, BTW. You’re a real treasure. 😍😍