Very sorry about the audio levels in this video. It was very difficult to edit the audio in this episode, and this is the best I could do in the time I had. I hope you enjoy anyway 🙌🏼🐶
Winston "Riding in the trailer is one thing. The trailer AND the goggles. That's a step too far. Some young lady might see me. Think I'm old and past it!"
Hehe, love Winston's tail that accelerates to full propeller mode as he starts galloping. And adorable with his goggles. He needs the full little automobile helmet / goggle combo like in the old days of motoring. ❤
Smidge repellant is the one that many folk in the Highlands use - it's a good one. Park in an open space away from trees and overhanging vegetation..... and yes rain doesn't stop the midge. Oh and don't wear perfume etc
Glad you enjoyed it! I only started vlogging in November, so my channel is growing quite quickly 🙌🏼 Quicker than I expected 🙈 Thansk for watching and supporting
I understand your frustration with the midges. It would do my head it too!! I’d be hoovering out the whole of the inside of that caravan! 😂 love watching Winston with his propeller tail. 😂😂😂
After a rubbish day at work Winston in that trailer with them googles on omg laugh I Havant laughed in that way in a long time what a chap he his great video x
I think thats quite common in herding dogs. 🤔 I’m sure I’ve heard of another collie that does that. Could be wrong though 🙈 Winston just wants to go faster 😅 Thanks for watching
Scotland can be terrible midge season. Zapping them is one thing but as you’ve found, cleaning them up is grim. We always carry a Dyson hand held vac. Light, powerful. Great for keeping on top of the interior and for bug removal.
*Safe midge bug protection: Most NATO militaries use a process of dipping uniforms, underwear, socks, etc., in a water/"permethrin" solution. If you are near any hiking or outdoor stores, you can ask about products they have. You dip all clean clothes in the solution and let drip dry. Good to go for 3-6 months. I even think the clothes can be washed and will keep the protection active. Obviously it won't work on exposed skin (that's where regular bug repellant comes in) but, it will work on clothing and any surface you spray on. GOOD LUCK with the bugs!
Sound was fine 👍. A couple who live in Glentrool called Jayne & Nick created the trail. We were struck with how peaceful it was. We will let Jayne know that you showed the walk. She may well create stones for you. Luckily for us we were there pre-midges 😁 ❤️👍. Enjoyed the video. 👍
I'm sure this has already been said, but just in case it hasn't. Midges hate citronella, so citronella candles will keep them at bay. The best thing to put on your skin to stop yourself being bitten is Avon's Skin So Soft. I lived in Scotland for 17 years and a lot of that was spent living in the wilds of the west and east coast.
Yeah, we went to Scotland a couple of years ago. Weather, just like yours, midges, just like yours, we even watched them come in through the fly screen - nothing gets through that, and to top it all, I couldn't find a scenic walk or trail without people and cars queuing up to use it. We're giving it another go next year, better prepared, hopefully. Decent vlog, cheers, Winston's a little trooper!
I always find the trails in Scotland to be much quieter to that of the the Lake District, Peak District, Wales etc. Or maybe I've just been lucky on my last trips 😅 Hope you have a better stay next time. Thanks for watching.
@@Roz.S The Isle of Skye and the west coast in general can be particularly bad at this time of the year if the air is still and damp. We tend to go to the North Ledaig caravan site near Oban where the midges are less of a problem because it is on the coast and there is always a sea breaze
Hello and good day to you both, Unfortunately I only got around to watching your video now. Yes, the mosquitoes or whatever they are can be annoying. When we were still camping, we also had an exterminator that killed the cattle, but you just can't catch them all, so we also have a small cordless vacuum cleaner and whenever we go Whatever we saw, we soaked it up. Great video, very nice with the painted stones. If the brakes on your bike are squeaking, it's usually the brake pads (pads) that have become hard and maybe even a bit dirty. Clean them with a little detergent and water with a brush, sponge or cloth. You can also try cleaning the surface of the blocks a little Let's rough it up with some sandpaper or install new ones. Just never put oil on it then you will no longer have any braking effect. Greetings Oldie 👍
Thanks so much! The bike is relatively new, so I think the brakes just need adjusting and roughing up a bit. 👍🏼 Thanks so much for watching and following the adventure 😀
@@Roz.S Yes, yes, almost new, the wheel is ok, but rubber parts age even if you don't use them. See car tires that age yourself at the tire dealer. I once had a bike like that and didn't have any other advice, so I installed leather blocks and from then on it was quiet. Have a good time and don't let the mosquitoes or bugs eat you up. Greetings Oldie👍
It’s been so much easier to film with the action cam than my phone. Plus, I’ve put it on a little flexible tripod so it’s very easy to set up in different places 👍🏼
FLIPPING HECK ROS, I know you enjoyed your bike ride with Winston and it did look beautiful, but it also seemed like a really hard few days to,,,midges,,broken lens,,and more midges,,but at least it was raining for you,,Ps keep a check on those murderous tendencies ,,enjoy.
A lot of stuff didn’t go to plan 🙈 my cupboard door also fell off the day before (previous vlog) but we survived and made it through 🙌🏼 Thanks for watching! 😃
You're so brave to come up here to Scotland in midge season. We have no choice -- but you could have picked a pest-free place! Welcome to Scotland in any case. Hope you two have an enjoyable time despite the midge-numbers being at their height in June. Travel safe!
This was recorded in early May and I didn’t think they would be that bad then 😅 I’m still in Scotland now and, thankfully, not been bothered by them again. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼
@@Roz.S They're worse than usual this year but the rain does keep them at bay some of the time. Love your channel, whatever's going on. I'm also sharing life with my dog and really appreciate how you roll.
Painted stone trails started during covid in the woods near here, it was rather sweet & life affirming. Long gone now though I think. Midges are a real pain, not safe cooking with no ventilation so hopefully all sorted. The flinty paths must be tough on bike tyres, Winston was so funny when you wanted him back in his trailer!
A very good video to start the weekend with. Thank you! Galloway is, of course, Midge Central. I was bitten next to my knee whilst putting up an awning last Thursday night, in Masham, North Yorks. A massive lump appeared and the inflammation and swelling spread to the thigh and down the shin (eventually to the foot). After 8 days it is now subsiding. I hate insects but The Midge loves me.
It was a bad area for midges, but thankfully, we didn't get many more on our trip. I hope your leg is improving and the swelling has gone down! Thanks so much for watching and following our adventures.
Winston is such a cutie in his goggles and sooooo well behaved he's a credit to you.......glad we didn't have a problem with midges when we went to Scotland but we did go in April to avoid them, however tics were another story!!!!!! Even with his treatment , William our Jack Russell was plagued with the little buggers....
This was recorded in mid May. I thought they wouldn’t have been out yet, but I was wrong 🙈😅 With ticks, get the stuff from the vets. The over the counter stuff like Frontline only mildly worked on Winston, but I was still pulling the odd one off every now and then. I switched him to the stuff you can only get from the vets a few years ago and I’ve never had to pull a tick off since. 🙌🏼 Thanks so much for watching.
We were lucky in Scotland midge free, but we stopped in Wales on way up got eaten alive midges everywhere. Enjoy Scotland fantastic. Winston is so funny 🐕❤
We too have one of those trailers. My dog Bernadette lies down in it but much prefers running alongside. But at 13, we can’t let her do it for too long. We are fortunate to have mosquito nets integral to our campervan windows. A godsend recently on our trip to Eire.
Oh that "doggie-delight" and the tail propeller was excellent- we could FEEL that infectious dog happiness !!! What a great set up you have for taking Winston biking 💙🦋
Thanks so much! I got the trailer because he’s getting old and can’t run as far, but it comes in handy for chauffeuring him about 😅 Thanks so much for watching
I go up the west coast every May and never had much trouble with midges. Once I went right to the top but usually cut across from Ullapool to Inverness then make my way back down through the Cairngorms. This year I left later and for the first time had a similar experience as you with them on my last day at Oban and that was enough for me. I only book my sites as I go so I cut the trip short and headed over to Rosemarkie which was midge free. I'd take mosquitoes over them any day.
This video was recorded in the middle of May. Apparently, the midges tend to bad around the Galloway forest area. I haven't been bothered by them anywhere else (thankfully). Thanks so much for watching and all the best for your travels.
That was a proper conversation with Winston.. he's brilliant 😂 Midges! Welcome to our life in Scotland 😅 Pray for wind.. it's the only thing that keeps them at bay (or go East.. they're a bit less troublesome there 🤞)
Wonderful yet again and feel bad for laughing with midge episodes. However We've been there with bites so bad. Found trying to camp in a breeze helps and avoid trees. Also Avon's Skin so soft lotion and citronella helps. But oh dear dear, smiling so much throughout video. . Thanks, made our evening again. Have so much fun you and Winston making beautiful memories ❤️
Glad you enjoyed the video. Don't feel bad for laughing, I look back on it now and smile. These events are what make an adventure memorable. Thanks for watching. 😀🐶
No, we only had three days there. So we went on a bike ride, did the kindness trail (because Winston needed an easy day), and then the castle walk on the way to my friend’s house for tea. We will try to do it next time 👍🏼🙌🏼
Hi Rox, I’ve never experienced midges. I’ve heard citronella and Midge-repelling plants: certain plants repel midges: basil, lavender, elderflower and mint. You should get some for your caravan and van. 🤪horrible things, like mosquitoes.
I really love you and Winston’s little adventures! Aldo love Winston’s new goggles he looks like snoopy! Keep up your adventures I really look forward to them!
Aw Roz sorry about the midges, I have lived in Scotland all my life and have never seen that amount of midges in my life and we have camped all over the country before switching to a caravan…. However we did also love Winston’s goggles, he looked like Biggles… We really hope you don’t run in to anymore we insects and hope that Glasgow City Council haven’t caught up with you regarding ULEZ….. Ps so jealous that you are caravanning 60+ days…. Take care for now both of you
Hi for me personally the audio fine! I really hope on one of your adventures you manage to come up to the Lake District!? That said I hope you a Winston have a great time! Be safe up there
You have no idea how soothing it is to watch these videos. Life is extremely stressful at the moment so your trip has come at a good time for me! can't wait for the next installment xx
Hi Roz, I'm no green warrior, but at the same time I don't like using chemicals in enclosed spaces where I stand a good chance of breathing them in. In midge season I would leave a couple of small mesh bags full of Lavender in my tent, both when up and packed away, may be my imagination, but I'm sure it at least reduced their inclination to share my space. Don't know if a small amount of essential oil smeared near vents and your doorway would help too, but cheap enough to try.
Another great video. Sorry about the midges though I know they are annoying, we had one in our bathroom last night and a spider and moth in the hallway, I hate creepy Crawleys. X x
We bought a Flextail bug zapper for our trip to Scotland but we didn't get any so haven't got a review yet. Loved your Dales trip as that is my local! Just love that boy 🤎 and you of course 😊
Nice video Roz, I really don’t know how you are coping with the midgies , that would drive me up the wall!, we are up in Scotland in the van mid September, kind of hoping that they will be gone by then. 😬
This was filmed in mid May and I thought that they wouldn’t be out yet 🙈 I went to Scotland last September and it was midge free 🙌🏼 Hope your trip is too! Thanks for watching.
Again such an interesting video. I actually taught my late dog, Ritter, the commands left and right for bicycle trips just like this. We also used a dog trailer (but I did not think about the goggles). Happy memories
I have never taught Winston the verbal commands for left and right. He knows which was to go if I point left or right, but he can’t see my hand signals when running in front of the bike 😅 I got the goggles because Winston likes to stick his head out of the top - and because he looks cool 😎😅🐶 Thanks so much for watching 👍🏼
Morning ,its 2.19 am here in perth west australia,ive just been midging with you and winston.little buggers those midges,i wonder if your vents are screened with a fine enough mesh? I enjoyed the walk with you two, thoughtful stones to accompany souls along the way.!lovely vibes,lovely experience.i,m far away but could sense the feeling of calm and beauty in the in the experience of being there away from all the pressures of people and problems.natures womb,enjoy roz and winston.respect.
The fly screens on the caravan are not done enough for midges, but after that night I did close them all up and shut the windows properly 👍🏼 Thanks so much for watching (at 2am! 😅) Glad you enjoy our videos.
I think some of them would still get through a net curtain 😅 I think I could put up a pair of tights and they’d still get through 🙈 Thanks for watching
the midges suck, i went for the plug's to repel them. I guess you could also light coils outside and hope that wards them off from the pod also. Be interested to see how the zapper goes. I keep thinking about buying a small dehumidifier for the van, think you just made a good case for it. Haven't seen that Oscar Wilde quote till now - so thanks. Happy Adventures in Bonnie!
Try Smidge to keep the midges away from you and citronella candles or air fresheners for the caravan. Maybe even citronella incense or the bigger candles outside the caravan to keep them away a bit. We used citronella air fresheners in a bell tent last year and it helped a lot. Loving the videos 🙂
Wat a great video really enjoyed that, Winston is such a lovely dog 🐶 but my goodness they’ve got some energy, I had a springer once and she just went on forever 🙈 midges were a nightmare though 🥹 some of my nans old perfume sprayed round would sort them out the old Lilly of the valley 😆 anyways safe travels both 🙌
Thanks for another wonderful video, I know what it's like having so many midges around I used to do a lot of fishing, and they would drive me nuts, looking forward to the next video and Winston he's adorable give him an extra treat.
What an amazing vlog! Hate midges with a passion and it's my one thing about vanlife in Scotland. To see Winston enjoying himself was an absolute pleasure and the Peace Trail was beautiful! The painted stones were incredible and you showed stones from Ken and Carol, "Life is too Short " who we also follow. Hope the camera was not badly damaged. Stay safe Sid and Nicola, Rugby UK
Oh I didn’t know that “life is too short” was a UA-cam channel. I thought it was just another positive message on a stone 😅 (I don’t tend to watch many videos on UA-cam) Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks so much for watching.
My housemate got it for him off Amazon, although I'm not sure if they're available any more. The toy was suppose to be red, but it turned up orange 😅 Winston doesn't care though 😅🐶
Very sorry about the audio levels in this video. It was very difficult to edit the audio in this episode, and this is the best I could do in the time I had. I hope you enjoy anyway 🙌🏼🐶
OMG so glade we do not have midges here Lol
The video was A okay!
Was so happy to see that you'd posted. Sounds fine to me!😄
The audio is fine.
Great video sympathise with the midge thing used to drive me mad on scottish holidays😂😂
10:32 Winston with goggles on and ears flying in the wind. Priceless. Made me chuckle.
Agree with andrew west re Winston great idea.
🤣 Winston has an attitude. ‘Get back in your trailer’ , ‘no, I’m not,’ 😆 He looks super cute in his goggles x
He does love to run!! 😅
Thanks for watching.
Winston "Riding in the trailer is one thing. The trailer AND the goggles. That's a step too far. Some young lady might see me. Think I'm old and past it!"
I would rename the dog Biggles 😊😊
I love that tail wag, it’s like a windmill going round and round
Hehe, love Winston's tail that accelerates to full propeller mode as he starts galloping. And adorable with his goggles. He needs the full little automobile helmet / goggle combo like in the old days of motoring. ❤
That's me perusing Amazon now for a dog helmet 😅👍🏼
Thanks for watching.
Your dog is just so happy!!
Winston with Goggles on and ears flapping brilliant😂
I liked that part too!
Thanks for watching
Smidge repellant is the one that many folk in the Highlands use - it's a good one. Park in an open space away from trees and overhanging vegetation..... and yes rain doesn't stop the midge. Oh and don't wear perfume etc
I have smidge and the Avon stuff. I think my error was parking the pod in the corner next to the trees 🙈
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Good to have some ventillation So I have used some midge net material over the vents
Winston is such a good boy ❤
I love him having a shout about going back in the trailer, just like a Naughty Child, Bless Him. I am really enjoying this series Roz, Well Done.
I'm sure "run like the wind" is the rock message Winston took most inspiration from :)
You should have more followers. Your days are so soothing. Winston’s tail alone makes me so happy!
Glad you enjoyed it! I only started vlogging in November, so my channel is growing quite quickly 🙌🏼 Quicker than I expected 🙈 Thansk for watching and supporting
I understand your frustration with the midges. It would do my head it too!! I’d be hoovering out the whole of the inside of that caravan! 😂 love watching Winston with his propeller tail. 😂😂😂
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Very cool to train him to wear goggles :)
Congratulations on 12,000 subscriptions 😘😀
Thank you very much! I can't quite believe how fast my channel is growing.
After a rubbish day at work Winston in that trailer with them googles on omg laugh I Havant laughed in that way in a long time what a chap he his great video x
I think they suit him 😎🐶
Glad it cheered you up! Thanks so much for watching 👍🏼
Delightful !
Winston looks very cool with his glasses on. Love watching g your videos. Thanks for sharing 🐕🦺
Winston's a good boy in as much as he doesn't go for your tyres 😂 My River, a border collie had an obsession with tyres!! Even on wheelie bins!! 🐺 xxx
I think thats quite common in herding dogs. 🤔 I’m sure I’ve heard of another collie that does that. Could be wrong though 🙈
Winston just wants to go faster 😅
Thanks for watching
Scotland can be terrible midge season. Zapping them is one thing but as you’ve found, cleaning them up is grim. We always carry a Dyson hand held vac. Light, powerful. Great for keeping on top of the interior and for bug removal.
You really spoil that dog, he is a lucky fella. Steve
If he could, Winston would tell you the best defence from midges is a fur coat and ears! Great vid, albeit I keep itching.
Gotta love Winston's goggles. 👍👍👍
Roz Ripley, last survivor of the Go-pod Nostromo, signing off. Together with Jonesy (played by Winston) 🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳. 🤣
*Safe midge bug protection: Most NATO militaries use a process of dipping uniforms, underwear, socks, etc., in a water/"permethrin" solution. If you are near any hiking or outdoor stores, you can ask about products they have. You dip all clean clothes in the solution and let drip dry. Good to go for 3-6 months. I even think the clothes can be washed and will keep the protection active. Obviously it won't work on exposed skin (that's where regular bug repellant comes in) but, it will work on clothing and any surface you spray on. GOOD LUCK with the bugs!
Thank you 👍🏼
Sound was fine 👍. A couple who live in Glentrool called Jayne & Nick created the trail. We were struck with how peaceful it was. We will let Jayne know that you showed the walk. She may well create stones for you. Luckily for us we were there pre-midges 😁 ❤️👍. Enjoyed the video. 👍
It was such a lovely walk!! I’m sure a lot of effort went into it. Tell them thanks from me.
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Watching and enjoying from Brisbane,Australia.
Thanks so much!
How you felt walking down that trail is how we feel watching your vlogs 🙂 Thank you .... (We will turn a blind eye to the mozzie murders lol)
Excellent thank you...really good watch 🤔
Glad you enjoyed it
I'm sure this has already been said, but just in case it hasn't. Midges hate citronella, so citronella candles will keep them at bay. The best thing to put on your skin to stop yourself being bitten is Avon's Skin So Soft. I lived in Scotland for 17 years and a lot of that was spent living in the wilds of the west and east coast.
Thank you 🙌🏼
You pop the best quotes up on the screen! Loving your videos and your perspective on life.
Glad you like them! The quotes are a new thing that I’m doing for this adventure series 🙌🏼
Yeah, we went to Scotland a couple of years ago. Weather, just like yours, midges, just like yours, we even watched them come in through the fly screen - nothing gets through that, and to top it all, I couldn't find a scenic walk or trail without people and cars queuing up to use it.
We're giving it another go next year, better prepared, hopefully.
Decent vlog, cheers, Winston's a little trooper!
I always find the trails in Scotland to be much quieter to that of the the Lake District, Peak District, Wales etc. Or maybe I've just been lucky on my last trips 😅 Hope you have a better stay next time.
Thanks for watching.
The further west you go in Scotland the worse the midges are.
I live on the east coast and there's zero midges during summer 👍
I heard they can get really bad around Galloway forest area, which is where I was 😅🙈
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
@@Roz.S The Isle of Skye and the west coast in general can be particularly bad at this time of the year if the air is still and damp. We tend to go to the North Ledaig caravan site near Oban where the midges are less of a problem because it is on the coast and there is always a sea breaze
So funny listening to him bark. Xx
The excitement gets a bit much for him sometimes 😅
Hello and good day to you both,
Unfortunately I only got around to watching your video now.
Yes, the mosquitoes or whatever they are can be annoying. When we were still camping, we also had an exterminator that killed the cattle, but you just can't catch them all, so we also have a small cordless vacuum cleaner and whenever we go Whatever we saw, we soaked it up.
Great video, very nice with the painted stones.
If the brakes on your bike are squeaking, it's usually the brake pads (pads) that have become hard and maybe even a bit dirty. Clean them with a little detergent and water with a brush, sponge or cloth. You can also try cleaning the surface of the blocks a little Let's rough it up with some sandpaper or install new ones. Just never put oil on it then you will no longer have any braking effect. Greetings Oldie
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Thanks so much! The bike is relatively new, so I think the brakes just need adjusting and roughing up a bit. 👍🏼
Thanks so much for watching and following the adventure 😀
@@Roz.S Yes, yes, almost new, the wheel is ok, but rubber parts age even if you don't use them. See car tires that age yourself at the tire dealer. I once had a bike like that and didn't have any other advice, so I installed leather blocks and from then on it was quiet. Have a good time and don't let the mosquitoes or bugs eat you up. Greetings Oldie👍
Lol! Yep you got to love the Midge situation in Scotland. Grab some duct/gaffer tape for your roof canvas. Handy to have for most emergencies.
Nice + ... too bad about the accident with ur new camera though 🥰 I have the action 3, love it !
It’s been so much easier to film with the action cam than my phone. Plus, I’ve put it on a little flexible tripod so it’s very easy to set up in different places 👍🏼
@@Roz.S Absolutely ! Lots of accesories to get as well ... I bought a bicyclemount and suction mount as well, it is easy to use on my boat too 😀
new subby and great vids love this life and travels lovely winstone looked a bit like misswallace n gromit for a minute haha good luck safe travels
Thanks for the sub! I hope you enjoy following our adventures! Thanks for watching 🙌🏼
FLIPPING HECK ROS, I know you enjoyed your bike ride with Winston and it did look beautiful, but it also seemed like a really hard few days to,,,midges,,broken lens,,and more midges,,but at least it was raining for you,,Ps keep a check on those murderous tendencies ,,enjoy.
A lot of stuff didn’t go to plan 🙈 my cupboard door also fell off the day before (previous vlog) but we survived and made it through 🙌🏼 Thanks for watching! 😃
You're so brave to come up here to Scotland in midge season. We have no choice -- but you could have picked a pest-free place! Welcome to Scotland in any case. Hope you two have an enjoyable time despite the midge-numbers being at their height in June. Travel safe!
This was recorded in early May and I didn’t think they would be that bad then 😅 I’m still in Scotland now and, thankfully, not been bothered by them again.
Thanks for watching. 👍🏼
@@Roz.S They're worse than usual this year but the rain does keep them at bay some of the time. Love your channel, whatever's going on. I'm also sharing life with my dog and really appreciate how you roll.
Winston looks such a cool dude in his doggles
I think they suit him too 😎🐶
Thanks for watching
Painted stone trails started during covid in the woods near here, it was rather sweet & life affirming. Long gone now though I think.
Midges are a real pain, not safe cooking with no ventilation so hopefully all sorted.
The flinty paths must be tough on bike tyres, Winston was so funny when you wanted him back in his trailer!
A very good video to start the weekend with. Thank you!
Galloway is, of course, Midge Central.
I was bitten next to my knee whilst putting up an awning last Thursday night, in Masham, North Yorks. A massive lump appeared and the inflammation and swelling spread to the thigh and down the shin (eventually to the foot). After 8 days it is now subsiding. I hate insects but The Midge loves me.
It was a bad area for midges, but thankfully, we didn't get many more on our trip. I hope your leg is improving and the swelling has gone down!
Thanks so much for watching and following our adventures.
Winston is such a cutie in his goggles and sooooo well behaved he's a credit to you.......glad we didn't have a problem with midges when we went to Scotland but we did go in April to avoid them, however tics were another story!!!!!! Even with his treatment , William our Jack Russell was plagued with the little buggers....
This was recorded in mid May. I thought they wouldn’t have been out yet, but I was wrong 🙈😅
With ticks, get the stuff from the vets. The over the counter stuff like Frontline only mildly worked on Winston, but I was still pulling the odd one off every now and then. I switched him to the stuff you can only get from the vets a few years ago and I’ve never had to pull a tick off since. 🙌🏼
Thanks so much for watching.
We were lucky in Scotland midge free, but we stopped in Wales on way up got eaten alive midges everywhere. Enjoy Scotland fantastic. Winston is so funny 🐕❤
We too have one of those trailers. My dog Bernadette lies down in it but much prefers running alongside. But at 13, we can’t let her do it for too long. We are fortunate to have mosquito nets integral to our campervan windows. A godsend recently on our trip to Eire.
My fly nets aren’t fine enough to stop the midges ☹️ A feature that I will be looking for in my next caravan/van purchase.
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
It was so lovely to see you walking down Glentrool kindness path. Thank you for featuring it and for all the lovely comments. 🥰
My pleasure! It is a beautiful and unique trail ❤️ Thanks for watching
Thanks!
Thank you so very much for supporting my channel! (And for supporting my fight against the midges 😅) Much appreciated 🙌🏼
Oh that "doggie-delight" and the tail propeller was excellent- we could FEEL that infectious dog happiness !!! What a great set up you have for taking Winston biking 💙🦋
Thanks so much! I got the trailer because he’s getting old and can’t run as far, but it comes in handy for chauffeuring him about 😅
Thanks so much for watching
Well done guys,despite the midges! Win,you’re the best and Roz,you’re ok too….Camxx💐
I’m just his loyal servant 😅
Really enjoyed the video, thanks for posting
Scotland and midges go together little buggers get everywhere love watching a happy dog xx go girl
Thanks so much!
Winston was loving it…☮️
I go up the west coast every May and never had much trouble with midges. Once I went right to the top but usually cut across from Ullapool to Inverness then make my way back down through the Cairngorms. This year I left later and for the first time had a similar experience as you with them on my last day at Oban and that was enough for me. I only book my sites as I go so I cut the trip short and headed over to Rosemarkie which was midge free. I'd take mosquitoes over them any day.
This video was recorded in the middle of May. Apparently, the midges tend to bad around the Galloway forest area. I haven't been bothered by them anywhere else (thankfully).
Thanks so much for watching and all the best for your travels.
See if you can get some mozzies spirals to set off , if you use a ceramic base it should be safe we are enjoying the trip
Those midgies look a nightmare. Winston seems to be in his element though. Good luck with the bug zapper.
That was a proper conversation with Winston.. he's brilliant 😂
Midges! Welcome to our life in Scotland 😅 Pray for wind.. it's the only thing that keeps them at bay (or go East.. they're a bit less troublesome there 🤞)
I swear Winston understands every word that I’m saying 😅😅
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
"Kindness Trail " . Wha a great idea. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching
Hope you get the midgies under control. Liked Winstons googles.
Wonderful yet again and feel bad for laughing with midge episodes. However We've been there with bites so bad. Found trying to camp in a breeze helps and avoid trees. Also Avon's Skin so soft lotion and citronella helps. But oh dear dear, smiling so much throughout video. . Thanks, made our evening again. Have so much fun you and Winston making beautiful memories ❤️
Glad you enjoyed the video. Don't feel bad for laughing, I look back on it now and smile. These events are what make an adventure memorable.
Thanks for watching. 😀🐶
Superb video Roz with you and Winston ,you both are so inspiring and amazing thank you so much ❤
Thank you for the lovely comment and for taking the time to follow our adventure 🙌🏼
Did you not get a chance to walk around Loch Trool? Stunning walk
No, we only had three days there. So we went on a bike ride, did the kindness trail (because Winston needed an easy day), and then the castle walk on the way to my friend’s house for tea. We will try to do it next time 👍🏼🙌🏼
Hi Rox, I’ve never experienced midges. I’ve heard citronella and Midge-repelling plants: certain plants repel midges: basil, lavender, elderflower and mint. You should get some for your caravan and van. 🤪horrible things, like mosquitoes.
Thanks for the tips! I’ll give it a go 👍🏼
Thanks for watching
You can buy midge / insect mesh that attaches to windows or vents using magnets or velcro so you can let some air in.
Thank you. I’ll see if I can find something 👍🏼
Wonderful 😊 Roz, Thankyou, No midges in my part of South Australia, just flies in summer.
Midges and wet pants.. an awesome combination 😂 lovely video 👍🏻 enjoying your journey so far ❤
You don’t get that every day! 😅
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
I really love you and Winston’s little adventures! Aldo love Winston’s new goggles he looks like snoopy! Keep up your adventures I really look forward to them!
Lots more to come! Thanks for watching
Look forward to watching it tonight. Drew 🏴
Hope you enjoy! Thanks so much
Hi Roz. Love following the vlogs. The thanks is for treats for Winston
Thank you so much!! I’ll make sure to get him something super tasty!
Aw Roz sorry about the midges, I have lived in Scotland all my life and have never seen that amount of midges in my life and we have camped all over the country before switching to a caravan…. However we did also love Winston’s goggles, he looked like Biggles… We really hope you don’t run in to anymore we insects and hope that Glasgow City Council haven’t caught up with you regarding ULEZ….. Ps so jealous that you are caravanning 60+ days…. Take care for now both of you
I am loving Winston. Used to have a Springer years ago, their tails NEVER stop wagging! What an ace companion.
Spaniels are such happy dogs! Great to be around!
Thanks so much for watching.
Hi for me personally the audio fine! I really hope on one of your adventures you manage to come up to the Lake District!? That said I hope you a Winston have a great time! Be safe up there
I did go to the Lake District in December and vlog it 👍🏼 I went to Braithwaite and made a two-part series 😀
Glad the audio turned out ok 👍🏼
You have no idea how soothing it is to watch these videos. Life is extremely stressful at the moment so your trip has come at a good time for me! can't wait for the next installment xx
So glad my videos are helping! I never thought of them as being relaxing and soothing, but whatever works for you 🙌🏼
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Midges, you are welcome Roz! But suggest go to Alice Springs for flys!😂😂😂 I spent a year there!!!
Been so looking forward to this. Thankyou ! ❤
Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching.
Hi Roz, I'm no green warrior, but at the same time I don't like using chemicals in enclosed spaces where I stand a good chance of breathing them in. In midge season I would leave a couple of small mesh bags full of Lavender in my tent, both when up and packed away, may be my imagination, but I'm sure it at least reduced their inclination to share my space. Don't know if a small amount of essential oil smeared near vents and your doorway would help too, but cheap enough to try.
Another great video. Sorry about the midges though I know they are annoying, we had one in our bathroom last night and a spider and moth in the hallway, I hate creepy Crawleys. X x
I’m okay with bugs as long as they don’t try and eat me 😅
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Oban to Fort William there is an awesome cycle path away from the road
Your a braver woman than me to do Scotland in midge season.
There a nightmare.
Hope your new bug zapper helps a bit.
Love the goggles on Winston 😊
We bought a Flextail bug zapper for our trip to Scotland but we didn't get any so haven't got a review yet.
Loved your Dales trip as that is my local!
Just love that boy 🤎 and you of course 😊
He is the star of the show 🐶🌟 You live in a beautiful part of the country! Thanks so much for watching
I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VIDEO`S, THEY ARE ALWAYS SO INTERESTING, CAN YOUR DOG TALK!
Thanks so much!! He can’t talk, but I think he understand almost everything I say 😂
Nice video Roz, I really don’t know how you are coping with the midgies , that would drive me up the wall!, we are up in Scotland in the van mid September, kind of hoping that they will be gone by then. 😬
This was filmed in mid May and I thought that they wouldn’t be out yet 🙈
I went to Scotland last September and it was midge free 🙌🏼 Hope your trip is too!
Thanks for watching.
Again such an interesting video. I actually taught my late dog, Ritter, the commands left and right for bicycle trips just like this. We also used a dog trailer (but I did not think about the goggles). Happy memories
I have never taught Winston the verbal commands for left and right. He knows which was to go if I point left or right, but he can’t see my hand signals when running in front of the bike 😅
I got the goggles because Winston likes to stick his head out of the top - and because he looks cool 😎😅🐶
Thanks so much for watching 👍🏼
Morning ,its 2.19 am here in perth west australia,ive just been midging with you and winston.little buggers those midges,i wonder if your vents are screened with a fine enough mesh? I enjoyed the walk with you two, thoughtful stones to accompany souls along the way.!lovely vibes,lovely experience.i,m far away but could sense the feeling of calm and beauty in the in the experience of being there away from all the pressures of people and problems.natures womb,enjoy roz and winston.respect.
The fly screens on the caravan are not done enough for midges, but after that night I did close them all up and shut the windows properly 👍🏼
Thanks so much for watching (at 2am! 😅) Glad you enjoy our videos.
find a shop and get net curtain material scissors and a roll of nano tape. make custom window and door flyscreens. super cheap and no more midges .
I think some of them would still get through a net curtain 😅 I think I could put up a pair of tights and they’d still get through 🙈
Thanks for watching
the midges suck, i went for the plug's to repel them. I guess you could also light coils outside and hope that wards them off from the pod also. Be interested to see how the zapper goes. I keep thinking about buying a small dehumidifier for the van, think you just made a good case for it.
Haven't seen that Oscar Wilde quote till now - so thanks. Happy Adventures in Bonnie!
I just hang up a dehumidifier bag. Works a treat 👍🏼
Thanks for watching 🙌🏼
Midges always live in the nicest places .Really enjoying your videos 😊
Try Smidge to keep the midges away from you and citronella candles or air fresheners for the caravan. Maybe even citronella incense or the bigger candles outside the caravan to keep them away a bit. We used citronella air fresheners in a bell tent last year and it helped a lot. Loving the videos 🙂
I have Smidge 👍🏼 but I’ll try the citronella.
Thanks so much! Glad you’re enjoying the videos.
Missed your adventures Rozzmeister. Looking forward to more capers. 😊😊
More to come! (As soon as I edit them all 😅🙈)
Wat a great video really enjoyed that, Winston is such a lovely dog 🐶 but my goodness they’ve got some energy, I had a springer once and she just went on forever 🙈 midges were a nightmare though 🥹 some of my nans old perfume sprayed round would sort them out the old Lilly of the valley 😆 anyways safe travels both 🙌
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, spaniels do not have an off switch 😅 Winston is 12 and is still full of beans 🐶
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Get a flextail insect repeller, should work a treat in that space.
Didn’t know what one of those were, so just Googled it 👍🏼
Thanks for another wonderful video, I know what it's like having so many midges around I used to do a lot of fishing, and they would drive me nuts, looking forward to the next video and Winston he's adorable give him an extra treat.
What an amazing vlog! Hate midges with a passion and it's my one thing about vanlife in Scotland. To see Winston enjoying himself was an absolute pleasure and the Peace Trail was beautiful! The painted stones were incredible and you showed stones from Ken and Carol, "Life is too Short " who we also follow. Hope the camera was not badly damaged. Stay safe Sid and Nicola, Rugby UK
Oh I didn’t know that “life is too short” was a UA-cam channel. I thought it was just another positive message on a stone 😅 (I don’t tend to watch many videos on UA-cam)
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks so much for watching.
Hi Roz, great videos. Can I ask where Winston got his big orange toy please. I have 2 WCS who would love one of those.🐾😊
My housemate got it for him off Amazon, although I'm not sure if they're available any more. The toy was suppose to be red, but it turned up orange 😅 Winston doesn't care though 😅🐶
There’s a bit of sledge dog in Winston me thinks. 😂 🐕
I think he would actually like that. And back in his younger days, I think he would have been awesome at it 👍🏼🐶
Lucky!
I think Winston hit the jackpot with you he`s spoilt to death.♥♥♥♥
He is the bestest dog ever though! 🐶 (although I might be slightly bias 😅)
@@Roz.S No i don't think so he`s great. Your ok to. LOL
Great vlog. Chuffing midges, I hate them. That is a campsite on my wishlist. It's not too far from me and the trails look fab 😄
I enjoyed that campsite! I’ll be doing a full tour of it in my next vlog.
Thanks so much for watching 🙌🏼