Oh honey, I’m still wearing my dog’s tags on a chain around my neck and she died 2 years ago. You’ve suffered a tremendous loss; it’s not being a whiner. It’s just tears from missing your boy. ❤
I was just saying the same thing to my husband after watching this episode. Blue was your life partner. You are not whining. You are grieving. Hard. We are here supporting and loving you however you present yourself. Feel all the feels. As a therapist I cannot emphasize that enough. Journal, talk about, process, and it will get easier with time. It will never really go away unfortunately, because he will never be back. It is the unfortunate cost of love.
I lost mine 3 years ago I have a sample of her fur her collar her tags & a paw print we brought her home & buried her I wanted her cremated so if we moved I could take her with me
First time commenting from Spain here. Don't say sorry for missing Blue, I wish I could make it all better for you. I love these videos showing back to basic van life. ❤
61 year old fella here , so sorry about Blue, i lost my buddy Bones 2 years ago, during my Cancer he was my comfort. And watching your channel. keep moving foreward, i liked the episode where becka hung out with you. take care my dear , thanks for all you do for me.
Ria grief is so unpredictable. I lost my Mum a year ago, she was 96 so it wasn't unexpected but it hits me like it was just yesterday. I go full on for days and days and then have a day or two that I cry just all day. Crying shouldn't be thought of as a bad thing. Crying is such a relief valve. Google what it does for your body...it's quite amazing. Hugs to you and Tas. Hugs to you. I turned 60 this year and if it's one thing I've learnt it's to look after yourself when you need it. ❤
Wow, I get it. Driving home a few days ago with my teen daughter and I just started crying. She said don’t cry mom. How sweet. I told her I was just tired of continuously going. Dried it up, got home, took a 4 hour nap (lol). Watched tv in my room with some coffee and then I was good!!! Husband and kids gave me space I needed for a bit. Anyway, love you and Taz! Thanks for reading!!!!
Dear Maria, you are not complaining. You have been through a lot. Grief takes time. Be kind to yourself and take what ever time you feel your body/mind/soul needs. We will all wait and be there for you. 💚
WHINE ALL YOU WANT! 🫂🫂🫂🫂 We miss Blue too, I honestly still find it hard to watch your channel without him. Not because I don’t enjoy your content I just miss seeing how happy you both were together. Stay strong girly 🖤🫂 💙
Oh our beautiful Ria…Blue will never leave your thoughts…he was so special…we are all dog lovers and by the comments we care very much…l still cry over dogs that have shared my life….always know …we care…and a big hug to Taz…
I lost my soul dog, Murphy, four years ago. He was 6. It was aggressive and tragic. As time goes on, my heart has healed a little. There are days and seasons that I still miss the crap out of him and cry like it just happened. You loved Blue with everything you had and your grief will wane on some days and others will just consume you. There is nothing wrong with it. ❤
Ria, I lost my fur baby Molly over two years ago.. she was so much to me. I miss her more than I can say. A companion like no other.. always there.. support through thick and thin. It is somewhat of a comfort to see you kiss Tazz so much.. I can tell your bond has deepened. She is to be cherished too.. God knows everything on this earth is temporary. Sweet, beautiful Maria, never worry or feel bad about sharing your pain or loss.. this is what makes us human and relatable. Love ya girlie.. please be safe and don't stay out of our country for too long.🤗🙏🐕
You are doing awesome Maria. My heart aches for you every time you show us your grief. It is a long complicated process but you are one tough cookie! Keeping you in my thoughts
litterky blue like watching them like blue became so special to me like I don’t even know how but I love them so much and I love Maria blue and Taz in her whole entire family so much
I lost 2 furkids in 6 months. One was 15 & one was 12. I bawl every time you mention blue. I loved that furkid. I sent my sister your tube just because of blue. Before he passed. I have a 12 yr old pit mix and a 4 yr old lab mix I adopted last month. I still miss Bella & Jack. A song I’ve just heard is by jelly roll. “I’m not ok” it resonates w me about life in general right now. ❤
Young lady, I exceed your age probably by almost three or four decades. I do worry about young people like you and the things that put them on edge. I remember stories from grandparents when they were going through the Great Depression. It was a horrible time most certainly - but when asked, they always said that you have to move on. Comparatively speaking, they went through a situation many times worse than the relatively minor life stresses that are knocking today's young people on their pins. You and all that you love are mortal - if you and your loved ones are healthy - you have the whole basket of life goodness in your lap you are RICH. Have had to watch many dearly loved family members and my pets pass away over all my years. The scars are still in my heart from their loss and I take both sadness & comfort in their memories. Enjoy this time in your life because there are many more life challenges that lie ahead (loss of family members, personal illness, etc.) that will cut you to your core. There is much truth to that old bumper sticker adage; "Don't sweat the small stuff, because it is ALL small stuff". You have your life, health, your parents, siblings and a dear little dog that thinks the world of you with a grand adventure ahead of you, both. Shed a tear, certainly, but don't let it handicap you - dust yourself off, stand up, stand tall and keep moving forwards.
Excited for you and we all have those moments. If I crash and burn I didn't have to think to deep about what's breaking me. If you tap the side of the lid in a triangle, the seal will release. I noticed you did the same against the wood. Safe travels
Grief comes in waves. There’s no cookie cutter way of going through it. So sorry about Blue & getting ripped off. Praying 2025 is your best year yet. 🙏🏻
I’m glad you are doing something new and fun!! You and Taz really need a break!! I can’t wait to see where you’re going!!! So excited!! Happy Camping and Safe Travels!! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🐶🐶🐾🐾
Friends is 100% my go-to for comfort tv. I know almost every single word to every single episode. Ross is my favorite!! I reference a line of his daily. ❤❤❤
Thank you Maria. Thank you for sharing Blue with all of us, he was the best doggo and I hope you are able to get through it well. Much love and respect.
Take a less on from a 70+ yr old lady who's wrists & fingers have gotten weak & slight arthritis. When opening a jar, turn the jar upside down so the lid is away from you in an angle, not up & down Using the heel of the palm of your other hand, hit the bottom of the the jar as hard as you can 1 or 2 times. You will hear a slight "POP: Now you should be able to turn the lid with some force. If that doesn't work, use the handle of a heavy knife to tap on the very edges around the ring of the lid, don't tap it too light and don't tap it too hard, you don't want to crack the glass edge of the jar. I know these two methods work because I use them all the time. You've got this girl! I saw you at the Overland meet up, well, in the background. I saw "Poe" in the background while watching Timmy from Truck House Living at the meet up. He is such an awesome and positive young man! Give Taz hugs for me.
Maria, I think being rundown (for me anyhow) makes us emotional. It took me a long time to get over my pup I had for 17 years. I understand. Take time to care you. We will be here for you. I hope this trip will give you some well needed rest and peace inside.
I watch old video's just to see Blue..I miss him so much, so I know how much you must be suffering. Don't ever EVER feel like you shouldn't voice your pain about Blue. We are here for you and it helps to heal your heart to feel those emotions and talk about it. I loved the "LIVE" I watched this morn..hilarious!! you are a sport and that is why we love ya Maria!
Does it help Maria out financially too if we watch old videos so she can replace at least some of her things?? I know the lost video footage is irreplaceable.
@@sabrinakhan5749 do they get more money for different age groups?? I just know that I can’t really afford to send money but I can watch on my night shifts.
Hugs!! Hope it starts feeling better. You and Blue were so blessed to have each other. Taz is so cute!!! You’ll do what works when you’re ready. Give yourself some grace. I’m praying for you.
Girl you do what you need to do. I'm glad that you can vent we all have to do that. Your keeping it real. That is another reason I really like watching you. You are so kind and you are very strong. I really appreciate you and Taz. I look forward to all of your videos.
Hi Ria! You will be fine. It takes time to heal & process everything that has happened to you. You just take good care of yourself & always be safe!! “You are stronger, gentler, more resilient, and more beautiful than you know”. ❤
Maria, I didn't see any Pumpkin Spice coffee there, so you didn't COMPLETELY lose your mind.🤣 You and Tazzy stay safe on your international travels! As always, BIG HUGS from Tennessee!❤
💙 it's harder to get over the loss of pets 💙 when that bond is so strong 💙 it changes you forever 💙 it's been a difficult time for you 💙 I miss my babies deeply, always will 🙏
You will have these times forever about Blue. I lost my buddy boston in 2001 and I still get emotional. I have had 6 bostons since and it really barely softens the loss of my buddy. I know he would be happy to know other bostons are in our home. My happiest time was with 4 bostons at the same time. House was like a circus.
You are honestly such a beautiful person inside and out. I have 2 dogs and love them with all my heart. I pray that you heal inside and can find happiness.
Take all the time you need to get better. I lost my dog 4 years ago, and still miss him. I laughed so much when you said "who tightened this ,the hulk?!! So funny!! I love the TV show of friends too! One of my favorites. Your dog Taz is beautiful! Take care.
Maria my deepest heartfelt love sympathy condolences and hugs. I fully understand you about losing blue. I used to run ragged when I worked in food service 60 to 70 hours a week. It led to burnout and overly emotional burnout as you're mentioning. Also I had sleep apnea which made me very grumpy and moody when I wasn't intending to be. When I lost my husky Khan it hit me hard. Just seeing a paw print in snow made me cry ( 6 mos later near Christmas, died in June ). I remember buying fast food the day he passed and after we put him down I threw my food and pelted it. He's been gone for 18 years and I still have dreams about petting him, adventures. Sometimes I even wake up from consciously remembering he's gone. I go through similar grief with my dad. I was in Jay NY near whiteface mtn in Adirondacks and a few times I muttered aloud " well dad what do ya say ? Look at your son now, wish you could see this ", he was notorious for not wanting to go more than 20 minutes from home. Lifelong beach bum guy right til he died.
I’ll be praying for you Maria. And don’t ever feel like when you are venting it’s you complaining and we don’t want to hear it. I’ll listen to you for hours if it makes you feel better. It’s okay not to be okay. And take a break when needed. I’ll be here whether you post every week or once a year. ❤
You cry if you need to. I lost my sweet Elsie girl in May and I miss her more than I can explain. I don't think I'll ever stop missing her. Hugs to you ❤️
Sunshine makes shadows, that’s just the way it is. You were lucky to have so much sunshine with the Wee Man. You’ll come out of the shadows at some point. Hang on in there.
I really really enjoy your show. I don’t watch a whole lot of these type of shows but I do watch yours and I’m truly sorry about blue. I love that dog.
You are still mourning your baby! Let yourself do what you need to mourn Blue. Also, it was a blow to have all your footage of Blue get stolen. Give yourself the time you need, and I will be praying for you, and Tazz.
Big hugs Maria! I miss seeing Blue too😕 You and Blue loved each So much, it's ok to have sad days. Your love for Taz is so sweet and good to see ❤️ You're an inspiration! Love you guys ❤️🤗❤️🙏
I 100% percent understand. I am dealing with the year anniversary of the loss of my heart horse in September and my dog Spartacus (I swear we shared a soul), October 17th! Yes, I lost the most important animals in my life a month apart. As an experienced person ( older)! Please give yourself some grace. Every single one of your followers will understand taking it a little slower to deal with all the trauma you have been through!
Crying releases sadness and tension. Sometimes you need to cry. We all do that, or should, even males. You did a great job cleaning your Defender. Hang in there. Focus on the future, not the rearview mirror. We learn from our past and make cherished memories of better times. Those stinkin' thieves will get theirs, no doubt.
I’m living in my truck camper. I’ve been on vacation for a little less than a week. My fridge inspection turned into an all day project. The positive lead disconnected from the circuit board. Luckily I was at my workshop and got my sodering iron. I did have to buy sodder on a Sunday and the expensive stuff was all they had. However I’m not eating out for the rest of the week now that it’s repaired. Last week we had potluck for 30 people at work and I made about 25 quesadillas with about the same amount of gear you have. I crammed it in my fridge with other provisions. After the pot luck I took a few to go meals and was set for a while. It just reminds of how cooking for one is too much. You need a cooking robot.
Ria, grieving is a process and is very different than complaining. Blue was a big part of your life and still is. So, take the time to slow down and let those feelings happen. You don't need to be anyone but yourself girl. We love you and Taz! A lot of us are missing Blue with you. Please take care and if you come to North Idaho, let me know would love to hang out with you!
You have to be proud that you gave blue the best life he could ever have he was never caged up he never had to sit in a house he lived his best life with you and you're the one that gave it to him ❤️🩹🥰
It's ok to not be ok over the loss of blue and losing so much when they robbed you. Don't apologize. It's actually helpful for others to see even someone so positive being human. I've felt this way when something reminds me of pets that passed. Girl we are here for you. Also you gave him a great life. I also personally needed the reminder not to run myself into the ground.
Aww Happy Autumn 🍁 as soon as a I saw luxury truck camping I thought of all those nights in the subaru with blue where you’d get a fancy coffee and some Trader Joe’s and be snuggled with the pup watching bridgerton in luxury. Thank goodness for Taz. Love ya Maria! 🩵
Maria give yourself a break. Do not apologize for feeling this way! It’s completely fine!! You we all need to chill give each other a break. Life is hard in 2024 you are not complaining! You’ve been through a lot. You have a big heart❤️
Maria, I lost my dog a year and a half ago and I'm STILL a mess over it. Its really hard to lose your heart dog years before you were "supposed" to. Take care of yourself. Its really hard.
Great Job on recognizing that you needed to show yourself grace and acknowledge that you needed a breather. A lot of people do not do that and push on because for generations that is what we are told and then end up worse off. I was in the Navy and “suck it up buttercup” was etched in my brain, so much so that I too repeated it to many only to realize that that only works until it doesn’t and then you have a lot more to fix and that it will take a minute to do so. You continue to take your breaks when needed. I find a good movie to immerse myself into and eat chocolate. Everyone does it different and different events cause people to need breaks, but that doesn’t mean it’s not needed. I miss my boy Romeo all the time and wish he was with me. I lost him in October 2018 and think he will always be in my heart to miss from time to time. Blue was one of a kind. You gave him a great life and he returned it with unconditional love and joy. Whenever you feel that sting of missing him, thank him for being part of your life for as long as he was. It will help a little. Sorry this is so long.
Cool thumbnail! Kudos for your outstanding editing skills,as always! A 25 minute video, bring it on! Great to see you and Tax again! What a nice birthday treat,yay!!💗😃👋👍
I know how hard it is losing a pet. I lost my bird after not having a bird in 20 years last April. yah it does hit harder. but my hardest year was 2022. i lost my best friend to homicide, a week later a cousin to suicide, then in three more months later i lost another friend to suicide. So my 2022 hit me hard. plus trying to plan a funeral for your best friend with the native American tribe and writing her life down to say at the funeral was super hard. I'm grateful for all the help we had getting her home. and who paid for the GoFundMe. helped us out more than you know. but I completely understand how you feel even though its different. *hugs* Blue was a great dog. Will never be forgotten.
A lot of your Rue films keep coming up on my tablet and I didn't follow you in the earlier times so I started to watch and couldn't get through even 5 minutes, Blue just was so handsome and playful and it made me cry so much. My dog is almost 12 and I don't know how I will ever get on in life when she is gone. God bless you and fill your aching heart I pray each day will be a bit better.
It's okey to feel the way you do. Blue was a huge part of your life. I know, because my cat of 18 years just passed away a couple of weeks ago. I knew it was coming. I know i gave her the best life i could and she was spoiled beyond belief. I'll miss Sandy cat not drinking my sweet tea and begging for chicken. Much love to you.❤❤❤❤
We lost our golden retriever of 11 years in September. My mom finally got around to cleaning out the cupboard where we kept all his food, and she couldn’t help but break down and cry
I feel your pain not being able to get the lid off! I was craving chips and dip a few weeks ago and I could not get the lid off!😡😡😡. I tried tapping the jar lightly on the counter. I tried smacking the bottom, I tried my hand grip thingy, which usually works, it didn't!😣 I couldn't find my compact manual lid opener, which works really well, when you can actually use it! 😢😢😢 I finally decided to give the lid a couple of really hard smacks, on the counter, thinking I will just break the jar and hope for the best! But, it worked!!! 🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂 Also, hugs for you and Taz! I grieved for over a year, when I lost my childhood dog! He was my horseback riding buddy! He would hear me driving home from school and would wait for me at my horse's corral! He was the best! It takes time! Please don't apologize for expressing your emotions! Have a safe trip! ❤❤❤❤❤
You are soooo freaking ADORABLE!! I don’t generally leave comments on any UA-cams, but I felt so inclined to do so today. Your tenacity, love of life and love of adventure draw me to you, repeatedly. You go on and cry sweet girl!! Let it out and move on. I love you (sounds weird because I don’t know you, but you remind me of my daughter!) I loved your Blue (through you) and I can TOTALLY relate!! THANK YOU for being you and PLEASE come to the Oregon coast someday! I would LOVE to meet you and show you around!! (Perhaps you’ve already been and I don’t know it)😂😂 Take care, be safe and God Bless you!!!
I'm thinking it all too common now a days when a tragic event happens to your heart as Blue's going home was to your heart. It seems to make you want to keep soooooooo busy to keep out of the grieving and pain zone. The thing about that is ...the pain and grieving will show itself when you least expect it because going thru the grieving process full circle is so important for healing a tragic loss. Allow yourself to honestly grieve and breathe your loss of Blue. It's really important for your mental health to go thru the complete process and not overwork yourself trying not to feel the pain that it really is. You will be O.K. and the pain will become less as the love for him remains strong. God Bless You and keep you safe
Praying 🙏 for your healing. I know how hard it is to lose a pet or someone you love. Grief comes in waves and it gets easier but after time on a rare occasion it will sneak back on ya and you will have a good cry. Blessings on your journey
Maria, grief is a whole new ballgame. I lost my son last year and he was one of my best friends ever. Absolutely miss him more than I could ever express and I still have days that it hits me just like it was yesterday and I bawl all day😢. That's grief, knocks you right off your game. 🫂💔‼️🙏🙏🙏
I still get sad over my childhood dog I lost in 2020 and recently lost my other dog back in August. It is so hard when someone so close passes but it is perfectly fine to not be okay 24/7. You can grieve however long you need ❤
Ross and Chandler were my favorites on Friends. I’m glad that you got a much needed time of rest. I lost my teenage son to cancer and I can tell you that grief is hard and sneaks up on you at the most unexpected times. I believe we will never completely get over missing our loved ones. We will always love and long for them. We must let Jesus comfort us, and help us through until we see them again. 🥰 God bless you, Ria! God is good! ❤
I’m still watching but I’m compelled to comment now at the 12:01 mark. I would have trouble with jars all of the time. I found what works best is taking the end of a spoon or fork and prying underneath the lid to get that pop breaking the seal. It was so random for me to think to try it one night but it works and I have no longer have troubles opening jars. 🧡
Pro-tip: the Land Rover Defender is among the most non-secure 4x4s out there. Re: data storage, it goes without saying that you must have everything backed up all the time off-site from the 4x4.
Loved the "Live" last night ❤ always great to hang out with you Maria and the Roaming Reckless fam.....ps you don't have a big forehead😅 Nice to see you taking time for a "luxury night" and chilling 😎....going out of the country? Be safe. We all love you, take time to grieve and get your footing...we're here for you!
I have lavendar-scented kitchen bags and I hate the smell. 😮 Clutter is so hard to get rid of in a small space. And cleaning out the rv frig is brutal. There is always some water gunk mixed with leaky food at the bottom. I can so relate to all of this.
Ria, future tip to opening very tight lids is to get the edge of a spoon (a sturdy strong one) or something sharp and run it under the lid and pull it up/out and the lid should pop…making it ALOT easier to twist the lid my darling. Your welcome hun take care of you and Tazmania x❤️x
Oh honey, I’m still wearing my dog’s tags on a chain around my neck and she died 2 years ago. You’ve suffered a tremendous loss; it’s not being a whiner. It’s just tears from missing your boy. ❤
I was just saying the same thing to my husband after watching this episode. Blue was your life partner. You are not whining. You are grieving. Hard. We are here supporting and loving you however you present yourself. Feel all the feels. As a therapist I cannot emphasize that enough. Journal, talk about, process, and it will get easier with time. It will never really go away unfortunately, because he will never be back. It is the unfortunate cost of love.
I wear a ring with my dog’s name on it. He (Cody) passed over 2 years ago. I think of him many times each day.
I lost mine 3 years ago I have a sample of her fur her collar her tags & a paw print we brought her home & buried her I wanted her cremated so if we moved I could take her with me
I always keep my dogs collars when they pass😢
Healing takes time. There’s no reason to apologize. We’re all here for you.
First time commenting from Spain here. Don't say sorry for missing Blue, I wish I could make it all better for you. I love these videos showing back to basic van life. ❤
61 year old fella here , so sorry about Blue, i lost my buddy Bones 2 years ago, during my Cancer he was my comfort. And watching your channel. keep moving foreward, i liked the episode where becka hung out with you. take care my dear , thanks for all you do for me.
Someone give this babe a hug. Quickly.
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Love how much Taz has adapted to POE lifestyle !
Ria grief is so unpredictable. I lost my Mum a year ago, she was 96 so it wasn't unexpected but it hits me like it was just yesterday. I go full on for days and days and then have a day or two that I cry just all day. Crying shouldn't be thought of as a bad thing. Crying is such a relief valve. Google what it does for your body...it's quite amazing. Hugs to you and Tas. Hugs to you. I turned 60 this year and if it's one thing I've learnt it's to look after yourself when you need it. ❤
You’re very right I also turned 60 this year and a loss of a pet is devastating ❤❤❤
My mother passed away 33 years ago and I still mourn for her..I still cry ..she was my best friend.
Wow, I get it. Driving home a few days ago with my teen daughter and I just started crying. She said don’t cry mom. How sweet. I told her I was just tired of continuously going. Dried it up, got home, took a 4 hour nap (lol). Watched tv in my room with some coffee and then I was good!!! Husband and kids gave me space I needed for a bit. Anyway, love you and Taz! Thanks for reading!!!!
Dear Maria, you are not complaining. You have been through a lot. Grief takes time. Be kind to yourself and take what ever time you feel your body/mind/soul needs. We will all wait and be there for you. 💚
Your positivity is contagious. I still miss my little guy and it’s been 7 years . I have his footprint tattooed on my arm .
Self time is very important, take your time. Virtual hugs to you Ria
Losing a pet is so hard! Just try to think of all the great days you had with Blue and the great memories you made. ❤
WHINE ALL YOU WANT! 🫂🫂🫂🫂 We miss Blue too, I honestly still find it hard to watch your channel without him. Not because I don’t enjoy your content I just miss seeing how happy you both were together. Stay strong girly 🖤🫂 💙
Oh our beautiful Ria…Blue will never leave your thoughts…he was so special…we are all dog lovers and by the comments we care very much…l still cry over dogs that have shared my life….always know …we care…and a big hug to Taz…
Everybody needs an opportunity to vent. I’m here for you Ria! Vent away! ❤
I lost my soul dog, Murphy, four years ago. He was 6. It was aggressive and tragic. As time goes on, my heart has healed a little. There are days and seasons that I still miss the crap out of him and cry like it just happened. You loved Blue with everything you had and your grief will wane on some days and others will just consume you. There is nothing wrong with it. ❤
Ria, I lost my fur baby Molly over two years ago.. she was so much to me. I miss her more than I can say. A companion like no other.. always there.. support through thick and thin. It is somewhat of a comfort to see you kiss Tazz so much.. I can tell your bond has deepened. She is to be cherished too.. God knows everything on this earth is temporary. Sweet, beautiful Maria, never worry or feel bad about sharing your pain or loss.. this is what makes us human and relatable. Love ya girlie.. please be safe and don't stay out of our country for too long.🤗🙏🐕
Going through loss as well, my friend, I'm praying for you. I hope it gets easier in time.
You are doing awesome Maria. My heart aches for you every time you show us your grief. It is a long complicated process but you are one tough cookie! Keeping you in my thoughts
Me, crying over your dog,,,,,but I really loved him,,,😢 🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂 some dogs are just unforgettable 🥰
litterky blue like watching them like blue became so special to me like I don’t even know how but I love them so much and I love Maria blue and Taz in her whole entire family so much
I lost 2 furkids in 6 months. One was 15 & one was 12. I bawl every time you mention blue. I loved that furkid. I sent my sister your tube just because of blue. Before he passed. I have a 12 yr old pit mix and a 4 yr old lab mix I adopted last month. I still miss Bella & Jack. A song I’ve just heard is by jelly roll. “I’m not ok” it resonates w me about life in general right now. ❤
Young lady, I exceed your age probably by almost three or four decades. I do worry about young people like you and the things that put them on edge.
I remember stories from grandparents when they were going through the Great Depression. It was a horrible time most certainly - but when asked, they always said that you have to move on. Comparatively speaking, they went through a situation many times worse than the relatively minor life stresses that are knocking today's young people on their pins.
You and all that you love are mortal - if you and your loved ones are healthy - you have the whole basket of life goodness in your lap you are RICH.
Have had to watch many dearly loved family members and my pets pass away over all my years. The scars are still in my heart from their loss and I take both sadness & comfort in their memories.
Enjoy this time in your life because there are many more life challenges that lie ahead (loss of family members, personal illness, etc.) that will cut you to your core. There is much truth to that old bumper sticker adage; "Don't sweat the small stuff, because it is ALL small stuff". You have your life, health, your parents, siblings and a dear little dog that thinks the world of you with a grand adventure ahead of you, both.
Shed a tear, certainly, but don't let it handicap you - dust yourself off, stand up, stand tall and keep moving forwards.
Very wise words…
Excited for you and we all have those moments.
If I crash and burn I didn't have to think to deep about what's breaking me.
If you tap the side of the lid in a triangle, the seal will release.
I noticed you did the same against the wood.
Safe travels
Grief comes in waves. There’s no cookie cutter way of going through it. So sorry about Blue & getting ripped off. Praying 2025 is your best year yet. 🙏🏻
I’m glad you are doing something new and fun!! You and Taz really need a break!! I can’t wait to see where you’re going!!! So excited!! Happy Camping and Safe Travels!! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🐶🐶🐾🐾
Friends is 100% my go-to for comfort tv. I know almost every single word to every single episode. Ross is my favorite!! I reference a line of his daily. ❤❤❤
Everyone gets knocked down. We get up and we are here to help you up!
Thank you Maria. Thank you for sharing Blue with all of us, he was the best doggo and I hope you are able to get through it well. Much love and respect.
Happy Sunday Maria! Glad to see you are getting some R&R. Have a blessed week ❤
Take a less on from a 70+ yr old lady who's wrists & fingers have gotten weak & slight arthritis. When opening a jar, turn the jar upside down so the lid is away from you in an angle, not up & down Using the heel of the palm of your other hand, hit the bottom of the the jar as hard as you can 1 or 2 times. You will hear a slight "POP: Now you should be able to turn the lid with some force. If that doesn't work, use the handle of a heavy knife to tap on the very edges around the ring of the lid, don't tap it too light and don't tap it too hard, you don't want to crack the glass edge of the jar. I know these two methods work because I use them all the time. You've got this girl!
I saw you at the Overland meet up, well, in the background. I saw "Poe" in the background while watching Timmy from Truck House Living at the meet up. He is such an awesome and positive young man!
Give Taz hugs for me.
Maria, I think being rundown (for me anyhow) makes us emotional. It took me a long time to get over my pup I had for 17 years. I understand. Take time to care you. We will be here for you. I hope this trip will give you some well needed rest and peace inside.
Love to you, sweetie girl. It takes time to work through the loss of our fur babies.💞
I watch old video's just to see Blue..I miss him so much, so I know how much you must be suffering. Don't ever EVER feel like you shouldn't voice your pain about Blue. We are here for you and it helps to heal your heart to feel those emotions and talk about it. I loved the "LIVE" I watched this morn..hilarious!! you are a sport and that is why we love ya Maria!
love Tazzy too!!
Oh Lord, 'Salem's Lot is one of my favorite books of all time! It gets creepier and scarier as it goes on. Stick with it!
Yay been all day watching ur old videos love you and your videos ur my comfort UA-camr thankyou ❤❤❤
Does it help Maria out financially too if we watch old videos so she can replace at least some of her things?? I know the lost video footage is irreplaceable.
@@lynellethompson5521 yeah because I’m sure they get paid for how many views they get and watching the adverts that come on the videos
@@sabrinakhan5749 do they get more money for different age groups?? I just know that I can’t really afford to send money but I can watch on my night shifts.
Hugs!! Hope it starts feeling better. You and Blue were so blessed to have each other. Taz is so cute!!! You’ll do what works when you’re ready. Give yourself some grace. I’m praying for you.
Girl you do what you need to do. I'm glad that you can vent we all have to do that. Your keeping it real. That is another reason I really like watching you. You are so kind and you are very strong. I really appreciate you and Taz. I look forward to all of your videos.
Hi Ria! You will be fine. It takes time to heal & process everything that has happened to you. You just take good care of yourself & always be safe!! “You are stronger, gentler, more resilient, and more beautiful than you know”. ❤
Its made from a sourdough starter very good..😊
Maria, I didn't see any Pumpkin Spice coffee there, so you didn't COMPLETELY lose your mind.🤣 You and Tazzy stay safe on your international travels! As always, BIG HUGS from Tennessee!❤
💙 it's harder to get over the loss of pets 💙 when that bond is so strong 💙 it changes you forever 💙 it's been a difficult time for you 💙 I miss my babies deeply, always will 🙏
You will have these times forever about Blue. I lost my buddy boston in 2001 and I still get emotional. I have had 6 bostons since and it really barely softens the loss of my buddy. I know he would be happy to know other bostons are in our home. My happiest time was with 4 bostons at the same time. House was like a circus.
You are honestly such a beautiful person inside and out. I have 2 dogs and love them with all my heart. I pray that you heal inside and can find happiness.
Take all the time you need to get better. I lost my dog 4 years ago, and still miss him. I laughed so much when you said "who tightened this ,the hulk?!! So funny!! I love the TV show of friends too! One of my favorites. Your dog Taz is beautiful! Take care.
Praying for you and taz. ❤❤❤
Maria my deepest heartfelt love sympathy condolences and hugs. I fully understand you about losing blue. I used to run ragged when I worked in food service 60 to 70 hours a week. It led to burnout and overly emotional burnout as you're mentioning. Also I had sleep apnea which made me very grumpy and moody when I wasn't intending to be. When I lost my husky Khan it hit me hard. Just seeing a paw print in snow made me cry ( 6 mos later near Christmas, died in June ). I remember buying fast food the day he passed and after we put him down I threw my food and pelted it. He's been gone for 18 years and I still have dreams about petting him, adventures. Sometimes I even wake up from consciously remembering he's gone. I go through similar grief with my dad. I was in Jay NY near whiteface mtn in Adirondacks and a few times I muttered aloud " well dad what do ya say ? Look at your son now, wish you could see this ", he was notorious for not wanting to go more than 20 minutes from home. Lifelong beach bum guy right til he died.
I’ll be praying for you Maria. And don’t ever feel like when you are venting it’s you complaining and we don’t want to hear it. I’ll listen to you for hours if it makes you feel better. It’s okay not to be okay. And take a break when needed. I’ll be here whether you post every week or once a year. ❤
You cry if you need to. I lost my sweet Elsie girl in May and I miss her more than I can explain. I don't think I'll ever stop missing her. Hugs to you ❤️
Sunshine makes shadows, that’s just the way it is. You were lucky to have so much sunshine with the Wee Man. You’ll come out of the shadows at some point. Hang on in there.
I really really enjoy your show. I don’t watch a whole lot of these type of shows but I do watch yours and I’m truly sorry about blue. I love that dog.
You are still mourning your baby! Let yourself do what you need to mourn Blue. Also, it was a blow to have all your footage of Blue get stolen. Give yourself the time you need, and I will be praying for you, and Tazz.
Just finished up watching the live and this had been posted🤩Take good care of yourself Ria🩵
Big hugs Maria! I miss seeing Blue too😕 You and Blue loved each So much, it's ok to have sad days. Your love for Taz is so sweet and good to see ❤️ You're an inspiration! Love you guys ❤️🤗❤️🙏
I 100% percent understand. I am dealing with the year anniversary of the loss of my heart horse in September and my dog Spartacus (I swear we shared a soul), October 17th! Yes, I lost the most important animals in my life a month apart. As an experienced person ( older)! Please give yourself some grace. Every single one of your followers will understand taking it a little slower to deal with all the trauma you have been through!
Crying releases sadness and tension. Sometimes you need to cry. We all do that, or should, even males. You did a great job cleaning your Defender. Hang in there. Focus on the future, not the rearview mirror. We learn from our past and make cherished memories of better times.
Those stinkin' thieves will get theirs, no doubt.
Thank you for the journey your taking us through with you. Be safe..
I’m living in my truck camper. I’ve been on vacation for a little less than a week. My fridge inspection turned into an all day project. The positive lead disconnected from the circuit board. Luckily I was at my workshop and got my sodering iron. I did have to buy sodder on a Sunday and the expensive stuff was all they had. However I’m not eating out for the rest of the week now that it’s repaired. Last week we had potluck for 30 people at work and I made about 25 quesadillas with about the same amount of gear you have. I crammed it in my fridge with other provisions. After the pot luck I took a few to go meals and was set for a while. It just reminds of how cooking for one is too much. You need a cooking robot.
Ria, grieving is a process and is very different than complaining. Blue was a big part of your life and still is. So, take the time to slow down and let those feelings happen. You don't need to be anyone but yourself girl. We love you and Taz! A lot of us are missing Blue with you. Please take care and if you come to North Idaho, let me know would love to hang out with you!
We are here.... hopefully you are feeling better!!
Loved watching Live last night, will definitely attend more! God bless and take care hun!😊
You have to be proud that you gave blue the best life he could ever have he was never caged up he never had to sit in a house he lived his best life with you and you're the one that gave it to him ❤️🩹🥰
Very sweet and well said
Ross is my fave Friend too! Great comedic timing and sooo dramatic lolol 😂
It's ok to not be ok over the loss of blue and losing so much when they robbed you. Don't apologize. It's actually helpful for others to see even someone so positive being human. I've felt this way when something reminds me of pets that passed. Girl we are here for you. Also you gave him a great life. I also personally needed the reminder not to run myself into the ground.
Aww Happy Autumn 🍁 as soon as a I saw luxury truck camping I thought of all those nights in the subaru with blue where you’d get a fancy coffee and some Trader Joe’s and be snuggled with the pup watching bridgerton in luxury. Thank goodness for Taz. Love ya Maria! 🩵
Friendship bread is good
praying for yall❤️ you dont need to stop complaining or anything it’s okay grief last forever and its okay to cry love yall safe travels
Maria give yourself a break. Do not apologize for feeling this way! It’s completely fine!! You we all need to chill give each other a break. Life is hard in 2024 you are not complaining! You’ve been through a lot. You have a big heart❤️
Dean koontz is good ..the hideaway .maybe u will like that 1😊👍
Maria, I lost my dog a year and a half ago and I'm STILL a mess over it. Its really hard to lose your heart dog years before you were "supposed" to. Take care of yourself. Its really hard.
Me, crying over your dog,,,,,but I really loved him,,,😢
Yes, his spirit was so palpable even on video.
Blue is deeply missed for sure 💙
Great Job on recognizing that you needed to show yourself grace and acknowledge that you needed a breather. A lot of people do not do that and push on because for generations that is what we are told and then end up worse off. I was in the Navy and “suck it up buttercup” was etched in my brain, so much so that I too repeated it to many only to realize that that only works until it doesn’t and then you have a lot more to fix and that it will take a minute to do so. You continue to take your breaks when needed. I find a good movie to immerse myself into and eat chocolate. Everyone does it different and different events cause people to need breaks, but that doesn’t mean it’s not needed. I miss my boy Romeo all the time and wish he was with me. I lost him in October 2018 and think he will always be in my heart to miss from time to time. Blue was one of a kind. You gave him a great life and he returned it with unconditional love and joy. Whenever you feel that sting of missing him, thank him for being part of your life for as long as he was. It will help a little. Sorry this is so long.
Cool thumbnail! Kudos for your outstanding
editing skills,as always! A 25 minute video,
bring it on! Great to see you and Tax again!
What a nice birthday treat,yay!!💗😃👋👍
I know how hard it is losing a pet. I lost my bird after not having a bird in 20 years last April. yah it does hit harder. but my hardest year was 2022. i lost my best friend to homicide, a week later a cousin to suicide, then in three more months later i lost another friend to suicide. So my 2022 hit me hard. plus trying to plan a funeral for your best friend with the native American tribe and writing her life down to say at the funeral was super hard. I'm grateful for all the help we had getting her home. and who paid for the GoFundMe. helped us out more than you know.
but I completely understand how you feel even though its different. *hugs* Blue was a great dog. Will never be forgotten.
Sending you many hugs. Hang in there girl, you’re going to be ok.❤
Safe travels.
A lot of your Rue films keep coming up on my tablet and I didn't follow you in the earlier times so I started to watch and couldn't get through even 5 minutes, Blue just was so handsome and playful and it made me cry so much. My dog is almost 12 and I don't know how I will ever get on in life when she is gone. God bless you and fill your aching heart I pray each day will be a bit better.
It's okey to feel the way you do. Blue was a huge part of your life. I know, because my cat of 18 years just passed away a couple of weeks ago. I knew it was coming. I know i gave her the best life i could and she was spoiled beyond belief. I'll miss Sandy cat not drinking my sweet tea and begging for chicken. Much love to you.❤❤❤❤
Bless your little heart. Go ahead and cry. I’ve shed a few tears for Mr. Blue myself. 💙
“Who tightened this? The Hulk?” 😂😂😂
I laughed out loud on that one!😅
We lost our golden retriever of 11 years in September. My mom finally got around to cleaning out the cupboard where we kept all his food, and she couldn’t help but break down and cry
Stay strong, Blue wouldn’t want you to be sad ! ❤
I feel your pain not being able to get the lid off! I was craving chips and dip a few weeks ago and I could not get the lid off!😡😡😡. I tried tapping the jar lightly on the counter. I tried smacking the bottom, I tried my hand grip thingy, which usually works, it didn't!😣 I couldn't find my compact manual lid opener, which works really well, when you can actually use it! 😢😢😢 I finally decided to give the lid a couple of really hard smacks, on the counter, thinking I will just break the jar and hope for the best! But, it worked!!! 🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂
Also, hugs for you and Taz! I grieved for over a year, when I lost my childhood dog! He was my horseback riding buddy! He would hear me driving home from school and would wait for me at my horse's corral! He was the best! It takes time! Please don't apologize for expressing your emotions! Have a safe trip! ❤❤❤❤❤
You are soooo freaking ADORABLE!! I don’t generally leave comments on any UA-cams, but I felt so inclined to do so today. Your tenacity, love of life and love of adventure draw me to you, repeatedly. You go on and cry sweet girl!! Let it out and move on. I love you (sounds weird because I don’t know you, but you remind me of my daughter!) I loved your Blue (through you) and I can TOTALLY relate!! THANK YOU for being you and PLEASE come to the Oregon coast someday! I would LOVE to meet you and show you around!! (Perhaps you’ve already been and I don’t know it)😂😂 Take care, be safe and God Bless you!!!
I'm thinking it all too common now a days when a tragic event happens to your heart as Blue's going home was to your heart. It seems to make you want to keep soooooooo busy to keep out of the grieving and pain zone. The thing about that is ...the pain and grieving will show itself when you least expect it because going thru the grieving process full circle is so important for healing a tragic loss. Allow yourself to honestly grieve and breathe your loss of Blue. It's really important for your mental health to go thru the complete process and not overwork yourself trying not to feel the pain that it really is. You will be O.K. and the pain will become less as the love for him remains strong.
God Bless You and keep you safe
Praying 🙏 for your healing. I know how hard it is to lose a pet or someone you love. Grief comes in waves and it gets easier but after time on a rare occasion it will sneak back on ya and you will have a good cry. Blessings on your journey
Your videos give me happiness.
Glad to see new video.always love when you post
Maria, grief is a whole new ballgame. I lost my son last year and he was one of my best friends ever. Absolutely miss him more than I could ever express and I still have days that it hits me just like it was yesterday and I bawl all day😢. That's grief, knocks you right off your game. 🫂💔‼️🙏🙏🙏
I still get sad over my childhood dog I lost in 2020 and recently lost my other dog back in August. It is so hard when someone so close passes but it is perfectly fine to not be okay 24/7. You can grieve however long you need ❤
Ross and Chandler were my favorites on Friends.
I’m glad that you got a much needed time of rest. I lost my teenage son to cancer and I can tell you that grief is hard and sneaks up on you at the most unexpected times. I believe we will never completely get over missing our loved ones. We will always love and long for them. We must let Jesus comfort us, and help us through until we see them again. 🥰
God bless you, Ria! God is good! ❤
LEEEEEEEETS GOOOOOOOO MARIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad your doing well stay safe I love watching friends too 😊
I’m still watching but I’m compelled to comment now at the 12:01 mark. I would have trouble with jars all of the time. I found what works best is taking the end of a spoon or fork and prying underneath the lid to get that pop breaking the seal. It was so random for me to think to try it one night but it works and I have no longer have troubles opening jars. 🧡
Pro-tip: the Land Rover Defender is among the most non-secure 4x4s out there. Re: data storage, it goes without saying that you must have everything backed up all the time off-site from the 4x4.
Who tightened this, the hulk?! I literally laughed out loud so hard! Your such a little cutie! Love the adventures you take us on.....
Loved the "Live" last night ❤ always great to hang out with you Maria and the Roaming Reckless fam.....ps you don't have a big forehead😅
Nice to see you taking time for a "luxury night" and chilling 😎....going out of the country? Be safe. We all love you, take time to grieve and get your footing...we're here for you!
I have lavendar-scented kitchen bags and I hate the smell. 😮 Clutter is so hard to get rid of in a small space. And cleaning out the rv frig is brutal. There is always some water gunk mixed with leaky food at the bottom. I can so relate to all of this.
Taz loves you so much. I can't help but watch her watching you. It's sweet.
Taz is just so precious! 🥰
Ria, future tip to opening very tight lids is to get the edge of a spoon (a sturdy strong one) or something sharp and run it under the lid and pull it up/out and the lid should pop…making it ALOT easier to twist the lid my darling. Your welcome hun take care of you and Tazmania x❤️x