I Tried To Escape The Texas Ice Storm In My Van And Here's What Happened (spoiler I failed)

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  • @joelogger88
    @joelogger88 Рік тому +1

    You should be here in the Big Country today it's gonna be 80 degrees this afternoon. Gonna be 30 in the morning. That's Texas.

  • @mitzioden4926
    @mitzioden4926 Рік тому +1

    I'm one inch taller than Dannie, so I'd be using couch mode to sleep as well. Love her van!

    • @nicolassmith1278
      @nicolassmith1278 Рік тому

      Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??

  • @ToniAdventures
    @ToniAdventures Рік тому +2

    Oh, I love that deep plum color on that cabinet!!!

  • @darbybell8684
    @darbybell8684 Рік тому +3

    I’m so glad you have a home base and can still pop out to go on adventures!! It’s a much better balance for living!!

  • @pamela9029
    @pamela9029 Рік тому +1

    Story chasing with friend is always fun 🎉. Glad you got to met up with her Stay safe and so warm.
    I not like cold cold. Neither hot hot. But just right. Lol ( three little bears ). Haha 😂❤ till next time
    I might not always comment 😮

    • @nicolassmith1278
      @nicolassmith1278 Рік тому

      Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??

  • @living2ndchildhood598
    @living2ndchildhood598 Рік тому +2

    The USS LEXINGTON is a museum ship in Corpus Christi. Next to it is the Texas Aquarium. Both are worth a visit.

  • @sharonsteele8915
    @sharonsteele8915 Рік тому +5

    Love Dani's van build and she seems so fun to be around.❤️.. the weather has been nuts everywhere so just glad you were in cold temps and not ice. 🙏That could have been a totally different story 😬. Stay safe ladies.

  • @sondrajoyce8810
    @sondrajoyce8810 Рік тому +2

    We camped in a campground named Jim Bowie - right on the beach were cement sites!

  • @PopFizzPaperDani
    @PopFizzPaperDani Рік тому +2

    When I was down that way, I camped at Padre Island Natl Seashore for several days. You can park right on the sand. It’s awesome.

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Рік тому

      PopFizzPaper 😊 That was our goal, but no such luck!

  • @veeemit9719
    @veeemit9719 Рік тому +2

    Wow it looks like a house!

  • @jenniferdeleon8954
    @jenniferdeleon8954 Рік тому +8

    The weather is crazy here also. I’m ready for it to warm up. Her van build is awesome!

  • @bevr2164
    @bevr2164 Рік тому

    Wow❣ you have the best of both worlds, since spacious apartment. Then jump in your van and take a trip with your friend. Thanks for the tour of her van. Beach fun🎣

  • @kalihensley-garrison6282
    @kalihensley-garrison6282 Рік тому +7

    Thank you for encouraging us to KEEP STORY CHASING!!! 💚😏👍
    Stay safe! Loved this video. Dannie's van is super cute!

  • @Doglover1709
    @Doglover1709 Рік тому +2

    Hi Amber, so sorry about the cold. It’s cold here in Chicago. I use a hot water bottle under my bed covers and it helps with my cold feet. I don’t know if that would help you with sleep at night.

  • @cindyp.7123
    @cindyp.7123 Рік тому +11

    We saw the video clips over and over here in Florida of cars sliding on the ice on the news. It reminded me of what the country sees when we have hurricanes! Our hearts go out to those affected by weather, but while you are experiencing it, it’s awful! Love your channel Amber.

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Рік тому

      Cindy P. Thank you very much! 😊🙏

  • @cindyjohnson7621
    @cindyjohnson7621 Рік тому +3

    We are spending our 4th winter in Port Aransas. Great area. We were in Corpus the other day. Enjoy!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Рік тому

      Cindy Johnson 😊 That's where we were going to camp.

    • @cindyjohnson7621
      @cindyjohnson7621 Рік тому

      @@storychasing it was cold and windy, but still better than Michigan. Lol

  • @Indigosoul127
    @Indigosoul127 Рік тому +1

    Her builder can put a sensor inside the water tank that can tell her from the outside when to stop filling it.

  • @suziedupree6016
    @suziedupree6016 Рік тому

    I love S.P.I. too bad it didn't work out. Corpus is fun too! Dani's van is beautiful!

  • @CarnivoreStork
    @CarnivoreStork Рік тому +3

    Road Trip Fun!!!
    Wow, so surprised to learn of the temperature down difference between North, central & south Texas
    Cool!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Рік тому +1

      herbielina 😊 I was so surprised too. I mean it's 8+hours away from North Texas

    • @pinecone1321
      @pinecone1321 Рік тому

      Texas is HUGE. Panhandle is frigid during winter vs 80 at the coast where she was. ♥️🤍💙

  • @surfboy344
    @surfboy344 Рік тому

    Wow.....Dani's van is awesome. Glad you got through the ice storm.

  • @zmarko
    @zmarko Рік тому +2

    Does Dani have a channel or social media where she's looking for followers? She seems very fun and charismatic. If she doesn't, that's cool too.

  • @33Jenesis
    @33Jenesis Рік тому +2

    Gorgeous van!

  • @MonicaRrtx
    @MonicaRrtx Рік тому

    Super excited you were safe and sound at the coast. In Austin, today is raining but at least the ice is over and done with, well for now. HEAD OVER to Round Rock for some of our donuts. Near downtown

  • @HUSTLERS1
    @HUSTLERS1 Рік тому +2

    She really hooked it up good i know it was expensive price tag once it was done

  • @dani_mack
    @dani_mack Рік тому +6

    So much fun riding out the cold weather with you! I’ve learned a ton from you over the last few years, but I also learned so much being together with our vans. Thank you for all the great guidance!

  • @TexCynRVLife
    @TexCynRVLife Рік тому

    Brrrrr, I hate being cold! I'm glad that the Houston area didn't get the freeze, ice, power outages & all that. Whew!
    I was in CC in December, went to Padre, didn't even park. The beach was too shallow, sand too deep.
    Moved onto Port Aransas. Much better! Yep, I get the solar thing. After 4 nights on the beach, no sun, I was forced to Mustang Island SP, which is a nice park & affordable! Had power!
    It's good to GTG with friends 😊👍
    I'm thinking of buying land outside of San Antonio.

  • @maffosweetyify
    @maffosweetyify Рік тому +1

    That weathers bonkers
    You definitely need a diesel heater installed in your van, one with a separate tank. I will send you some links.
    Great to see you back on the road. Your friends van looks awesome.
    Enjoyed watching as always

  • @rvboondocker2559
    @rvboondocker2559 Рік тому

    Wow! Super Slick Van build! Congratulations 🎉

  • @michellecollins9650
    @michellecollins9650 Рік тому +3

    Love her layout so open and roomy

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Рік тому +1

      Michelle Collins Thank you. That's very kind of you to say so. 💕 Have a wonderful week!

  • @LovingAtlanta
    @LovingAtlanta Рік тому +3

    👍🤩Danni’s van is awesome. Enjoy. 💝

  • @deborahhymer9315
    @deborahhymer9315 Рік тому

    We were in Grapevine n Aug. 31 when the Ice storm started. We had to get back to Houston for work. Left at 8:30am the roads were fairly empty. The road was frozen and you could only determine if you were in a lane when you went under a bridge. Very scary. We drove very slowly and were fortunate to not have any issues.

  • @godseeker7628
    @godseeker7628 Рік тому

    You could’ve stayed at Encore parks in Harlingen. 4 parks in area opened to regular members for now.

  • @vivian6425
    @vivian6425 Рік тому +2

    Happy that you are enjoying yourself!!!!!!!

  • @bypinkerton892
    @bypinkerton892 Рік тому

    Up here in the Midwest - we get plenty of Snow....
    & are Thankful - not much full ICE storms....
    That would be so Scary to be Sliding all over the Street..... Especially in the RV Van....
    Stay Safe.... & Warm....

  • @Kathleensailorgirl
    @Kathleensailorgirl Рік тому +4

    I love your friend Dani, she is so sweet and I loved her van. Thank goodness you avoided the terrible ice storms and just had to deal with the cold. Safe travels 😊😊

  • @4everu984
    @4everu984 Рік тому

    Love you 2! Dani’s fig is my dream.

  • @Elizabeth-rq1vi
    @Elizabeth-rq1vi Рік тому

    Beautiful build! Did you consider having the countertops being lower? Just a beautiful all over build, colours, fixtures et al. Well done!

  • @danamariefinnegan7176
    @danamariefinnegan7176 Рік тому

    Will you still consider moving to Blufton, S C.
    Just watched that video and how much " in love" you were that town.
    Stay safe!

  • @kimstiltner7351
    @kimstiltner7351 Рік тому

    Heading to Austin? Don't forget to check out the sunset at The Oasis.

  • @kristenj3517
    @kristenj3517 Рік тому +1

    Great video!

  • @calvinmarshall1610
    @calvinmarshall1610 Рік тому

    Great video your friend dani has a nice van. Thanks for sharing looking forward to the next episode

  • @shellyscott4822
    @shellyscott4822 Рік тому +1

    What was the gas prices?? Lol I'm in Kentucky living in my RV 😸 Lily is with you just breathe and smell/feel her🥰

  • @jenniferleeesmith
    @jenniferleeesmith Рік тому +3

    Wow! What a beautiful van! Stay warm, stay safe and looking forward to your next story!

  • @scottyshields9876
    @scottyshields9876 Рік тому

    down in my area. It's been cold for down here.

  • @barbcosgrove64
    @barbcosgrove64 Рік тому

    I love danni's van it's so nice 🙂🙂🙂...

  • @deborahg4599
    @deborahg4599 Рік тому

    Amber, Amber I LOVE South Padre Island!!!! Enjoy yourself!!!❤

  • @naturalflow157
    @naturalflow157 Рік тому

    I am so grateful to have come across your video and watching it has been a unique experience. As someone who used to have a very adventurous personality and to see where life has taken me to the place where I constantly feel tired, and burned out, living in a city has huge effects. Watching you and your adventures inspire me to change some things and maybe also give van life a chance as well :) thank you and wish you all the best.

  • @jeanne4771
    @jeanne4771 Рік тому

    Funny I live in Corpus, but just happened to be vacationing in south Florida during that cold spell. It just came through Florida yesterday but not as cold.

  • @bostonterriermomakasandy9722
    @bostonterriermomakasandy9722 Рік тому +1

    Dani’s van is nice. Stay safe Amber.

  • @Lotuslaful
    @Lotuslaful Рік тому

    I was caught in Maine to -18 degrees Fahrenheit
    I deserve a badge :)!
    I love as good til -12 then panic❤
    Im fine lesson learned
    I was in Maine

  • @estherstephens1858
    @estherstephens1858 Рік тому +3

    Dani’s van is beautiful!!! If I were her I wouldn’t pull out the bed. I would sleep in it while in couch mode. I say that bc I’m only a few inches taller 😂😂😂. Please stay safe!

  • @Banagal
    @Banagal Рік тому

    The good news is there's no no-see-ems biting you. I love her van build and it seems so large. Enjoy breakfast and the warm comfort inside while you can. Great video!

  • @shandelle
    @shandelle Рік тому

    My mom and stepdad live in Harlingen. Their retirement resort is on the other side of Business 83, a tiny bit down the road from that Bass Pro shop and Cracker Barrel. It seems like a relatively safe city. Hope you enjoy the gulf coast, Amber!

  • @sandrap3047
    @sandrap3047 Рік тому

    Yay, bonus video! Nice van build! I told you about that tiny home community in Austin. Can’t wait to see if it’s the one I told you about. Stay warm & enjoy your road trip!

  • @janetsrealimages5234
    @janetsrealimages5234 Рік тому

    Snoopys or Docs under SPID has great seafood.

  • @pupcamper58
    @pupcamper58 Рік тому +2

    So great to see you having fun doing what makes you happy Amber ❤

  • @JohnsDeb
    @JohnsDeb Рік тому +1

    Nice video! Looking forward to to the TinyHome Community in Austin. Stay warm, safe & healthy!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Рік тому

      Debbie Johnson Thank you very much! 😊🙏

  • @kristinpayne1825
    @kristinpayne1825 Рік тому

    I enjoy your channel. I wondered if your friend Dani had a channel also?

  • @reebeeable
    @reebeeable Рік тому

    Interesting video. 37 is shorts weather in Minnesota but would make for chilly sleeping. I look forward to your visit to tiny houses.

  • @laurakramer396
    @laurakramer396 Рік тому

    Texas weather has definitely changed.

  • @bethb5076
    @bethb5076 Рік тому

    It was SO COLD in Dallas! Now it’s sunny and 65. Weirdness.
    Good to see you out in the van again!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Рік тому

      Beth B 😊 lol..Texas is weather is nuts!

  • @flowergirl1ful
    @flowergirl1ful Рік тому

    Would be nice to have a meet up. I'm watching this 2.7.23.

  • @WanderingWithWanda
    @WanderingWithWanda Рік тому

    LOL @ the brown bag wine! My kinda friends!

  • @eleanormassaro5195
    @eleanormassaro5195 Рік тому +2

    Dani’s van turned out beautiful! Amber , does Dani have a UA-cam channel?

    • @nicolassmith1278
      @nicolassmith1278 Рік тому

      Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??

  • @TwoSeniors
    @TwoSeniors Рік тому

    I had been wondering how you’re managing with all the weather going on in Texas. I’m in Orangeville, just 1 hour north of Toronto, and the weather here has also been crazy. Anyway, I wish you well… lots of adjustments… I’m looking forward to your next videos. Thanks for sharing.

  • @godseeker7628
    @godseeker7628 Рік тому

    Enjoyed seeing you with your friend and her van looks like a good build! Also glad y’all stayed safe! The Tiny home village tour sounds fun too! Thanks for sharing!

  • @MICHELLE-gu2qc
    @MICHELLE-gu2qc Рік тому

    Great video. Being an Aussie I forgot Texas has the ocean aswell. You always think Texas oil cowboy movies, desert. It seems to have everything. I love your friends RV the wall paper looks like proper tiles. She has done well. I bought myself step ladder im only 5.2ft. I really hope you feel better soon. You may need a few appointments with a physiotherapist, nice soak in a spa would be great. How do you go driving with pot plants or are they stuck down?

  • @Unknown5925-
    @Unknown5925- Рік тому

    I love both your van build outs. I would so love to do this but unfortunately my back would not allow it. I love watching your adventures. Stay safe!

  • @marylublankenship6398
    @marylublankenship6398 Рік тому

    Love your friend’s van design.

  • @KindCreature1
    @KindCreature1 Рік тому

    There is a company that custom builds van's called: Mountain Made Van's by Trent and Allie who have a very successful UA-cam channel. Your van looks like theirs at first glance. I like a lady who keeps her face in a drawer. Mike

  • @tstewartfan626
    @tstewartfan626 Рік тому

    Remember the old saying here in Texas is if you don’t like the weather,wait 5 minutes and it will change 😊.

  • @sonya2852
    @sonya2852 Рік тому +10

    Wow Texas has gotten you a couple of times with those wintry storms, huh? Stay safe Amber. Now you have a safe spot to go home to!!

    • @sonya2852
      @sonya2852 Рік тому +3

      Oh and what a great van. Congratulations to your friend!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Рік тому +1

      Sonya 😊 My timing sucks doesn't it? lol

  • @Zeldagirl64
    @Zeldagirl64 Рік тому

    Fun watch❤

  • @colinlawrence2186
    @colinlawrence2186 Рік тому +2

    OMG you girls certainly know how to billed out a van both vans are amazing i guess it's the feminine touch 🙂
    Take care stay safe and may God bless you
    always 🙋🏻‍♂️🇬🇧

  • @sew_gal7340
    @sew_gal7340 Рік тому

    I really want to sell my house and go full time, i feel as though i am wasting my life being a lawyer and dealing with convicts all day!!!! Working 7 am to 11 pm and then only have an hour to shower play video games and go to bed! I am living vicariously through these videos and for real that episode about lily (which my very first pet was also named lily) was a sign from above that i really ought to go ahead and do it.!!!

  • @bartel-shop
    @bartel-shop Рік тому +1

    stay healthy

  • @donnam4260
    @donnam4260 Рік тому

    I love Padre ❤️

  • @roxannebond662
    @roxannebond662 Рік тому

    hi amber n nice 2 c u back in ur van. Why isn't ur van not heating? I like Dani's can build. who was the builder n approx cost of her build? thks rox

  • @usatrucking-f7w
    @usatrucking-f7w Рік тому +1

    very nice

  • @PatriciaCentralFlorida
    @PatriciaCentralFlorida Рік тому

    Wow what a cute can and so roomy

  • @carolkokx9638
    @carolkokx9638 Рік тому

    Love your videos you seem like such a nice person

  • @mygypsyadventure3610
    @mygypsyadventure3610 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely love Dani’s van!!!!! Does she travel fulltime? I am so super jealous you ate at Cracker Barrel. The closest one to me is over in Idaho. I cannot believe we dont have one in the Seattle area yet!
    I am so looking forward to your tiny house tour in Austin. I have seen them on other channels and they are so darn adorable. Very much that cottage feel that I think is right up your alley!!!
    So right now I am going to attempt to manifest a van like Dani’s into my life and also a tiny (affordable) house for a home base. Maybe your next business could be to open a tiny house community with like minded people who love travel, art, meditation and yoga and animals. Id be the first one on the list.

    • @dani_mack
      @dani_mack Рік тому +1

      I do travel full time, in a snow bird sort of fashion. I’ll spend the summers and falls in VT with my family. ❤️

    • @mygypsyadventure3610
      @mygypsyadventure3610 Рік тому +1

      @@dani_mack that is the best of both worlds and Vermont is so beautiful. Your van is beautiful and its exactly how I would want a van set up.

    • @dani_mack
      @dani_mack Рік тому +1

      @@mygypsyadventure3610 Thank you!

  • @puppytoes6241
    @puppytoes6241 Рік тому +1

    That van is gorgeous. Is she a full time van dweller?

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Рік тому +1

      Puppy Toes 😊 Yes she's full-time.

  • @matthewkeating-od6rl
    @matthewkeating-od6rl Рік тому

    great vid

  • @matthewkeating-od6rl
    @matthewkeating-od6rl Рік тому

    you can get black box wine pino noir pour it into a 1 litter of old coke bottle.

  • @carylfontaine3640
    @carylfontaine3640 Рік тому

    2 days of below zero..-19° with the wind howling..today it was in the 40's!!! C R A Z Y..only in Vermont lol 🛷🏂⛷🎿⛸❄🌬

    • @dani_mack
      @dani_mack Рік тому

      Fellow Vermonter 🙋‍♀ I can attest to that!

  • @pattiamaya4671
    @pattiamaya4671 Рік тому

    The saying about Texas is " if you don't like the weather give it a minute." 😂

  • @williambrown9097
    @williambrown9097 Рік тому

    You can go to my boat in Rockport Harbor. It has a furnace.😂😂

  • @ToniAdventures
    @ToniAdventures Рік тому

    Mini Travel Berkey! I didn't know about that!

  • @greuju
    @greuju Рік тому

    We were there the same time 😂

  • @karenharris7206
    @karenharris7206 Рік тому +1

    How's your back feeling? I pray it's feeling better 🙏

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Рік тому +1

      Karen Harris 😊 It's doing much better. Thank you!

  • @geniajacobs789
    @geniajacobs789 Рік тому

    Ive wanted to do this for years
    Family/kids have stopped me from going on my adventures. Im older now and kids are grown. Did you buy the van ready to go or did you hVe it done?

  • @aprilfensom6412
    @aprilfensom6412 Рік тому

    Went north to get away from ice, but it was so cold single digits and below.

  • @lisoliveira
    @lisoliveira Рік тому

    Did your friend get her van built here in Vermont?

  • @RealSlopeDude
    @RealSlopeDude Рік тому

    I live in Dallas. How did I escape the ice storm? I stayed in my warm house that didn't lose electricity and gas. I didn't drive Tuesday and Wednesday until finally Thursday PM when I drove my daughter to work. Thanks!

  • @belindacarinaboco6410
    @belindacarinaboco6410 Рік тому

    Hey Amber

  • @imalisonnguyenangel3938
    @imalisonnguyenangel3938 Рік тому

    Greeting from Sai Gon city, Vietnam?

  • @mariaejasso5115
    @mariaejasso5115 Рік тому

    Quick question, Did Kathy sale her Born Free Van?

  • @everydayeverydayjane2997
    @everydayeverydayjane2997 Рік тому

    I’m really interested in starting out with being in my car and seeing if I like it. But I can say I am scared. I don’t want people knocking on my car lol.

  • @TinaMota40
    @TinaMota40 Рік тому

    Nice 🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐