Continued Vanlife Issues - Ran it for TEN HOURS STRAIGHT
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Some problems are new and become more frequent, others have been around for awhile and are ALSO becoming more frequent, time to tackle both while living the vanlife in a big city.
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My name is Matthew and I live in a van. I lost my job due to "cut backs" from the pandemic of 2020 and decided to seriously restructure my life. I am also a single dad who needed to find a solution that would allow me to remain in my daughter's life and plan for her future. After tons of research into #vanlife, I knew it was for me.
From March 2021 until October 2021 I spent my days building out my Chevrolet Express 2500, which came to be known as "Lucky" and as of October 18, 2021 I have been living in Lucky full time.
The build was done with almost no experience on my end and I used the one incredible tool I had at my disposal - the internet - to learn what I needed to build Lucky into a very comfortable tiny home.
I have always had a bit of a passion for being in front of the camera and really enjoy capturing the world around us. This really played into how I was feeling after almost a year of working from home when I "commuted" from the bedroom to the couch. I was starting to feel extremely unhealthy, unmotivated and despondent. I HATED that, and that's not a word I like to throw around. This new lifestyle gives me opportunities I just didn't have before and I am so excited to be able to share it all with you.
I truly believe we all have the capabilities to turn our lives around, should we choose to do so - and if I can inspire you to shoot for something better then I have done a decent job and that will keep me going.
There is more to life than the consume, consume, spend, spend lifestyle I feel we have all been conditioned to follow and I just want to do the best I can for myself first and foremost. Our time is limited and I do not want to waste another second on a lifestyle that doesn't bring me joy!
Be Happy, Be Creative, Be Yourself and BE POSITIVE! - Розваги
Hit that subscribe button. You know you want to! YOU could be number 35,000! 🚀 🚀
also share on all Social Media possible too👍🏽🙏🏽🐾
Matt seems to talk to himself when alone because he talks to us like we are there 😅we love it!!
Haha, my hubby says he just talks to himself and laughs all the way through! Funny.
*THE EGG SITUATION:*
the fact that they're hard to peel means the label is telling the truth. The fresher they are, the more the white clings to the membrane next to the shell when you peel them. Those nice, easy-peel eggs have been sitting in the cooler for maybe a couple of weeks.
Throw a little bicarb or salt into the water when you cook them, it might help.
That is the ONE thing I learned living in the country.
Well. That, and chickens sing. I would sit outside and sing and the chickens would run over to me and sing with.
They don't carry a tune well, but they have pleasant voices. 🙂
Penny has a very unique and beautiful fur coat. She's a little tiger! 🐅 🧡
The fresher the egg the harder to peel. Purchase another dozen now and after a few days try cooking them and peeling
I am so happy you are going to Physical Therapy!!! And the fact that it’s warm in your van! Penny is a happy Catt!!😻
Omg, don't drink coffee while watching Matthew!! I lost it when you, Matthew, pulled your utensils out after throwing your fork into the sink!! 🤣
lol sometimes the universe just hands you some laughs 😉
I love that clip you inserted with the laughing guy...twice. I'm so proud of you and how you examine a problem and figure out a solution. I hope you pass those problem solving skills to Brooklyn when the time is right. Chances are she'll pick them up while watching/assisting you. Looking forward to her using her new Bluetooth headphones.
I'm glad you toe is better. It's amazing how the smallest parts of our bodies can cause the biggest pains. Ugh. When you arrived back from the market I was yelling "Matthew, remember the milk". And you must have heard me because then you put it in the fridge. Yay!
The Chronicles of Herman the diesel heater!📖🥵🚐🧔
Herman? I thought for sure his name would be Dick 😅
@@melisa8256No dicks are useful!😂 It just strikes me as being a Herman for some reason!🤔
Had the procedure to remove a toenail over 35 years ago. It’s not that bad. A little discomfort. But within a few days most of it will be healed up.
Just loved when penny was going to eatout of the tin love your videos Matthew they are the best xx
Good evening Matthew and Penny. Snuggle up and stay warm. That’s what our cats do. ❤
Such a relief when the pain stops😊. Enjoy your evening with the pirate princess 🏴☠️👸 . 🥰💞😘🍀🏴☠️
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Always fun hanging out with you.
Penny stares longingly at her food while you take your time mixing it!😊
Hi Matthew, Let me tell you a story, years ago I had the same problem re: big toe, when I told my Dad I needed surgery, he said nonsense this is what old timers do as we did not have a Dr. to go to so he took an emery board & filed my entire big toe nail so paper thin that it took the pressure off & said to me, now let it grow out completely & next time make sure you trim straight across instead to avoid this. Trust me it does work.
I always said that about having a blender in the van, until I made my first margarita!!! Then I became a labor of love cleaning those appliances out❣️❣️❣️🙋🏼♀️
Stay tuned! Lol
@@VanlifePLUS Of course I will…..What more do I need?!😂👍🏻🙋🏼♀️🚐🌴 By the way, I haven’t quite decided which weather is worse your -60° up there sitting here last night going through tornadoes and hail, storm the size of golf balls, and baseballs that just pelted my van for over an hour in the middle of the night!😲 yeah -60° is starting to look real good to me. Maybe I’ll come home.🤣🙋🏼♀️
About a year ago I had ingrown nails starting to be a problem on both big toes so the podiatrist cut both sides of each nail. I had to put a special ointment and dressing on it and then cover with gauze. Had to miss a day of work because I couldn't get my sneakers on over the original bandages.
If you let the eggs cool in a bowl of water about 10 min. and they peel just fine.
Hi Penny and Matt Just calm down, just put the eggs in cold water, after there boiled and peel But I do enjoy your struggle. Have a good day.🐱🐱🐱🐴🐴🐴
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Smash n roll the eggs after being cooked , if there fresh they will peel well no pin hole needed
Your videos u never disappoint us. I do apologise if i dont comment on every video. But i guarantee u i hit the like button before i watch, lol. I liked chrome city vanlife. But ever since i found u through him. I have grown to love your videos fron day 1. So u are definitely my favourite channel on YT.
U take care and keep warm. O my wife sends her greetings...
Well hello right back to you and your beautiful wife. No worries about not always commenting, I’m glad you enjoy my videos! 😊
love ur videos!
Just wanted to tell you great job on the video made me smile from beginning to end. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
My egg cooker directions say the pinhole releases pressure during cooking so they are less apt to burst during cooking, soak the eggs in cold water after cooking to see if that changes the peeling ability.
I had the toe surgery, well worth it!!! My fault, I missed a trim of cement when barefoot and walked into it!
A dollop of mustard in the egg salad is yummy too.
That really. really, really needed to be said.
Yes, agree. Also, some diced dill pickle or a pickle relish.
👋 Hi Matthew & Penny. 👍🍀
This weather is fantastic but fire season is going to be out of control if y'all don't get some kind of precipitation falling from the sky.
Matthew, with an ingrown toenail, have you tried doing a V cut? cut and file down only the middle of the nail, Do not touch the outer nail at all. it helped me get rid of mine, witch i had for months, it also helped me avoid toe surgery, a V cut forces the nail to grow towards the middle of nail :)
Quality egg 🥚 content quality egg content! Matthew! 😮😂😅😊
I use my electric tea kettle to boil my eggs. Place 8 to 12 in fill with water 1/4in above the top egg. Turn on for the first cycle, then wait 2 min, then boil one more cycle. Drain and top with cool water. Let them cool down a bit and refrigerate. Clean kettle with vinegar and let dry. Perfect multi use tea kettle. I cook in mine as well. Beans, veg, pasta.
Some of us are ToeBro fans and beyond. Would love to see your toe procedure. Just saying there is a market. 😂😂❤❤
Love you videos Matt. Just realised you haven’t done any winter camping at Banff this winter unless I missed any. Have you any plans for a winter camp there this year? 😊
Laughs on a platter 🤣
Great quick solution for the diesel heater 😎🤙
The ice willy had me cracked up, then Matthew snaps it off and that was it, I snorted!😂🤣😂🤣
It certainly was a chilly Willy 😂🤣😂
@@007nadineLExactly why is it any of your business?
Troll 🧌on the loose but reported.
Yikes, problems with both the toe & the diesel heater., again. I didn't know you could mix fuels together. You have the best attitude to take care of them. Good-luck & God bless!
Basically the nail needs to be lifted in the corner because the most common issue is the nail was cut too short and has a sharp point that is growing into the skin and it needs to be released many times until the nail is out.
Matthew your face when you ate the egg mayo😋😋 going to have to make some not had any in years 😢 stay safe😊
I have the same egg cooker and after its finished cooking I put the eggs into cold water to stop the cooking process, then remove them after a couple of minutes and let them cool the rest of the way on counter. I have no problem peeling the eggs shells after this ....shell comes off smoothy.
I judge a deli by how good their egg salad is. I love onion in mine. I would have added all the leftover bits. ❤
I also add chopped celery if I have it.
Hallo Matthew, the eggs that peeled very good are old eggs. Fresh eggs do not peel easily. I know because I'm a poulterer in the Netherlands, it is the answer on the question. Bon Apetit.
Hi Matthew, Just thought I'd share this fun fact with you, the fresher the egg, the harder it is to peel. Love your videos :-)
I love dill pickles and juice in my egg and tuna salad. I bet the garlic mayo is really good in it too.
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You are a best friend for LIFE! Tangled is THE BEST! Lol
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Giving us the Smoulder 😏
Hi there juste put a the spoon of baking soda in the water you put in your machine , it works when you boil them in a pan i have chicken so it works for me 🐔🥚
Awesome video
When your eggs are hot, put them in a bowl of ice water, they will peel easy. Peel all the eggs. Put left over eggs in a zip lock bag and get the air out..
Yay...head bump again from penny😊
Had my big toenail taken off! Needles hurt. My son had a strip of nail taken off and he passed out at doctors office. Good luck!
Why you aren’t at 1m subs I don’t understand. You are frickin awesome
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Hi there, I saw online that every car seat has storage underneath the seat, not sure if true or not, thought you might want to check it out. Love watching you.
Hi Mathew love your channel, Penny is the spit image of my cat Lilly who I sadly lost over a year ago now she was18 years old and also loved her dinner times lol . I love boiled eggs at any time , but peeling them is a pain !! so just googled easy way to peel eggs, it suggests cracking egg on counter top (side down) and rolling along counter top Im going gto try it xxx
Stay away from gravies for an older cat. Pate is the bst for her. The Other can lead to diabetes if fed as a steady diet. FYI.
Kerosene was a good idea. I remember in early 70's (before Arab Oil Embargo) when gasoline was 40 cents per gallon, you could buy kerosene from gas stations for 25 cents per gallon. They had it in a big square metal container with a hand crank on it.
I like your videos very much. You are very hilarious and entertainment. The best entertainment that we can get for free on the internet even though we have to watch as to pay you lol. But we all know the real star of the show is your cat penny. She's very sarcastic in her own way and very lovable.
Yep it's the cat. 😁
I never would have ever said that watching someone peeling eggs 🥚 🪺 could be so entertaining fk your Funny 🤣🤣🤣oh an poor penny I was thinking umyou didn't get her food when getting the kerosene, but alas you went back to buy the head phns for your Brooklyn, But No you bought socks self self self Matthew 😂😂
Walmart does not carry the food Penny eats 😁
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After raising chickens for 10 years I learned that fresh eggs don't peel well. The easiest way to hard boil eggs is to cook them in the oven or air fryer 285⁰F for 15 minutes. They come out better and peel better
I have that same Rapid Egg Cooker. If you want the egg whites to not break as easily, when you're pealing it, use more water than the "Hard" line on the water fill-up cup. I find that if you go exactly to the "Hard" line, the eggs still come out a little softer than they should, and the egg whites break apart and stick to the shell very easily.
Hey Matthew, I watch videos by the Toe Bro. He gets rid of ingrown toenails easily by burning the outside corners with some kind of acid so they don't ingrown back
I’ve seen those. One dramatic video was interrupted by the family member in the room who fainted.
Had procedure done for ingrown toenails done of both sides of both big toes at the same time. Stayed off my feet for three days then put my shoes on and off I went. So get the procedure done. It’s really not that bad. I watched it being done. In fact, it’s much better than ingrown toenails . ❤
😢Awww❣️MatthewDon’t worry your - STILL HOT 🔥 Even if you are falling apart.❤❤😘🙋🏼♀️🌴 I just turned 56…I’ll see Ya in a few YEARS!!!!😂
I dealt with ingrown toenails as a teenager and had to have it surgically taken care of. The same thing happened to my son when he was young (my mom also had to deal with it in her youth). I think it can be a genetic thing, based on this life experience. As per my doc's instructions, it's beneficial to cut a little "v" on the top of the nail once in a while (as maintenance) so the nail doesn't grow outwards into the nail bed.
A dash of mustard & paprika is also good with egg salad.
my diabetic son had to have surgery done to both his both his big toes due to constantly developing ingrown nails. It does take some time to recover from it, but it's a fairly easy surgery.
Hello Matthew and Penny!!
Mathew if you put some Vinger in the water that helps with peeling no pin hole needed you just to play around with the amount of vinger you need
Well he does have vinegar
I just saw an article about the egg cooker. Does yours come with a tray with sides. You can make an omelette with that! How exciting!
Fresh eggs are harder to peal than older eggs. I used to get farm fresh eggs from my MIL and they were always hard to peal at first, but easy if I boiled them a few days later.
@Matthew, have you ever given Ms Penny 🐱 a boiled egg, they are good for cats & dogs? Have you ever tried a little yellow mustard & dill pickle relish in your egg salad, it's really good?
I learned a long time ago in Cosmetology School for one, cut the toenail straight across & sometimes you have to trim the side of the nail vertically well for some client's & then file the nail.down nicely; but also, poorly worn shoes attribute to ingrown toenails too due to not enough toe room. Shoe Manufcaturers make too many shoes too narrow in the toe box area for wearers. Look at Birkenstock brand shoes, a nice wide toe box, plus excellent foot support for your feet & spine 😊👍
Nice for Penny to have a variety, pate and gravy ones… 😊
YAY!🙌 ...'out & about' with Matthew & PRETTY Penny!. It's GREAT that you fixed that diesel heater ...and your big toe!🤭. That egg salad looked YUMMY!😋 ...I do ALWAYS enjoy hearing you 'growl' when you eat!😳☺️. Those are the CUTEST Lil headphones ...just ADORABLE!🎧. Thanks for the share, I hope PT is helping ... continue to take care, stay safe & be bless'd!👍🤗💖😇
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Matthew, I don’t know about hiding your ingrown toenail. A lot of people watch the Toebro as he does that particular ingrown toenail surgery … live!
He’s in Toronto, by the way.
Put a teaspoon of salt they will slide off , well if boiled on the stove top , worth trying
Im having constant issues with mine after 4 years. Time for a new one.
Now I want egg sandwiches! Have you tried a bit of paprika in the egg? I have to have potato chips with my sandwich. It just works. Oh and I had both toes done and they both have grown back! Not nearly as painful as before though.
I am a "immediately emerce in cold water" (Ice bath is nice but not required) - for easy pealing eggs - Kinda gal.
I've done the pinhole thing and found it to be AWFUL!
Yes, slightly older eggs tend to peal easier too.
The vinegar in the water is to keep the egg whites from seaping out of any cracks in the shell while they're cooking. (Or at least keep it contained to near the shell rather than going everywhere)
Matthew, boil the eggs with either salt or baking soda. Boil for 7 min. After water comes to a boil. Immediately put them in cold water and peel immediately. When you put them in the fridge, the shell will stick tight to the egg.
When cooked, fresh egg whites bond strongly to the inner shell's membrane. As an egg ages, the pH level rises and the inner membrane is less likely to bond to the albumen, so the shell peels off much easier.
Quote from somewhere on the Internet. It must be true if it’s on the Internet.
OMG I feel so bad for you!!! I get ingrown toenails all the time!! Usually if I go get a pedicure (guys get them too) the lady that I usually see gets them out and then lays it on top of my foot so I can see how big it is!! Sadly some times I have to take it out myself and that hurts SO BAD!! And it is very difficult because it is hard to cause yourself that much pain without stopping 10,000 times! Thankfully I haven't had to have surgery on any of them (knock on wood)!! Also we get our cats the Friskies can food, the pate with extra gravy and they love it! Plus it is a decent price per can or you can buy them in a box of 24 or 36 cans (which doesn't take up that much space). We buy ours at Walmart. Love and scratches to Penny!! Love to you, Brooklyn, and the rest of your family!! God Bless!! PS - The best hack I ever learned was how to peel a boiled egg without it being such a pain in the butt!!!! Take your egg and put it in like a coffee mug or cup with either a lid or an opening
that your hand can cover. Then shake the living daylights out of it. This busts up the shell nicely and you can just pull it off! Give it a try, you will never do it any other way again!!
Or put it in a plastic baggie and shake
Have you tried putting a little mustard in your egg salad I love it that way I put 1teaspoon or less for 2eggs .
Boy Amber would be so jealous!!!! lol👍
Peeling boiled eggs works best under water when they are slightly warm still. Buy an airtight container to store your stinky eggs in ;)
Hubby has hip replacement surgery this Wednesday. Day surgery!!! and during pre-op stuff last week, he was told to pack a lunch for after he wakes up in recovery. So much for free health care. Don't even feed you anymore. 😂 although that said hospital food sucks anyway.
It's like that in the UK too, they can't wait to ship the patient home even after a big surgery and then you have to bring your own food!🤦
Karen sending prayers for your hubby's swift recovery!🙏
Also try soaking the eggs in water with the pinhole in them, after cooking, the water might help.
Toss a can of tuna, a dash of mustard and some sweet pickle relish in with that egg salad. Then you'll have my favorite sandwich filler. 😊
P.S. My cat loves the water drained off the tuna.
I know this will sound strange to everyone. But, I decided to share this anyway. I grew up with how my father grew up making tuna for sandwiches. He would add 2 to 3 boiled eggs with the tuna (basically egg salad mixed with tuna), mixed with mayonnaise and a doliop of mustard. I know, I know - yuk 🤪. But it actually tastes pretty good, occasionally. I usually just add (maybe some diced onions), mayonnaise and a dollop of mustard to tuna. In fact, I didn't have tuna without eggs until I was a teen. Withou eggs is my favorite way, but once in a while, I decide to add some egg. 😊 So, some new food for thought 😊 for everyone. Bon Appétit 😂.
Question, what was the tote wearing? When it entered the bar
I would highly recommend to burn kerosine for the winter months as they do put an additive in the diesel for it to chill up in the winter months. Wish you the best of luck. At least they run kerosine during the winter. It seems operate better take care, Matt.
Love Penny.
I think I saw an egg trick once if you put 2 hard boiled eggs in a jar with water and shake it , it shells the shells??? Always wandered if it worked haha
Love the Spider-Man reference. Glad your TOE is better. Know what you mean. ouch!
YES you got this
For perfect hardboiled eggs boil with a tablespoon of baking soda
Have you tried rolling the eggs before peeling them? I don’t have to pick off the shell that way.
Hi Matthew ya Ol' buzzard glad to see your doing great, and your beard is starting to look good wont be long it will be full . Take care bud till next time 😎❤✌🙏
Ingrown toenails are not limited to old people. I had Ingrown toenail surgery/removal at the age of 13. It has to do with your foot and toenail care, i.e. clipping of your toenail. Additionally, I learned a trick to relieve pressure on your toenail to avoid and or alleviate in grown toenail. Cut/clip a big V in the middle of your toenail. As deep as you can reach or tolerate. It really helps/works.😂
The fresher the egg the harder it is to peel I have chickens if they are about a week or older the easier to peel
Matthew. Someone said when cracking the egg, hit hard on the round and pointy ends first. Then crack around the middle by rolling on the table. This may help peeling eggs.
Since you like dill, have you tried pickled eggs, I like pickled quail eggs, but very small. You are funny Matthew. Great show as always.
Very fresh eggs don’t peel well. Eggs that are a little older peel better because the membrane has started to separate.