I'm a Gulf War Veteran and I have lived in my van from the year 2007 to 2023 (now 2024). I do not consider myself homeless. I have a home that actually moves-I love it!!! ❤️
I wouldn’t consider him homeless unless the van didn’t drive but it does drive and he’s been living in it for two years as of twelve years ago, I hope this man is well
Looks like he moved to TX and changed his Twitter (@scooter_texas) his last posts are from 2015 and there’s some chatter about being hospitalized. Looks like not long after this video, the guy ended up actually being on the Glenn Beck show lol and he regularly conversed with pundits & politicians on twitter.
I used to live out in the city for a couple months, they have a lot of random pianos around where I was Living. This one time, i was trying to teach myself how to play basic chords. When this homeless man came up to me, he was interested in what I was doing and asked me to teach him some of what I knew. We sat there for almost an hour just messing around on the piano, in that moment I came to realize almost everyone is a person just trying to get through life, and we all have interests and passions. Some people are just dealt the wrong cards in life, and we shouldn't categorize every homeless person as one 💯💯
@@MOAB-UT I promise you dont contribute to society as much you think you do. Judging by your personality, I'd argue you're probably more harmful drone. Tho you & him would probably get along on politics for that hour atleast
@@NerdySabbath Nice one there Nerdy. You are so witty. Go back to playing your video games, strange movies, art and living in a make believe world- mostly because the real world scares you a bit and you are unable to compete. You are likely one of these people who will either make it big or crash and burn. I suspect the latter. Drugs will likely be your downfall- that includes fumes from spray cans. Good luck to ya. Namaste.
I love his personality. He seems like he was a really great guy, and he owned his poor choices & was completely honest about himself. Rest easy, Scooter. I really hope that things got better for you before you passed.
This poor guy passed away a few years back from a horrible medical problem. His life was getting much better again then he gets really sick and dies. So Sad...
People who live in a van as a lifestyle have a choice to live whether to live in a van or a house. He does not, and he doesn't have a decent amount of income to sustain a high standard of living while doing this. That's why he is considered a homeless.
@michael boultinghouse I don't go to worldly churches. I don't subscribe to organized religion. It is satans tool. They won't give people the truth for two reasons. #1 is because no one wants the truth. And #2 there is no money in it for them in giving people the truth. Because if people actually were remorseful and went to the river confessing their sins and took John's baptism of repentance according to Acts2:38 they would recieve the gift of the Holy Spirit and would have no more need that a man should lead them because they would be led of the Holy Spirit. This is why pastors withhold the way of righteousness from the people. Because the Holy Spirit sets you free. And free people who have both God and HIS Son Jesus living in them don't need to continue to pay a huckster. But really the people come for a feel good message that eases their conscious so they can continue living in sin and for this world they don't want the truth.
Scooter is one of the most inspiring people ive ever listened too! God rest his beautiful soul!, i hope his last few years were spent with a roof over his head and doing what he loved!
Many people go stay in Quartzside, Arizona in vans for really cheap. If you see homeless van dwellers You can tell them about that. Bob wells channel has a lot of information for homeless people
I was scrolling down to see if there was any current news. He said he had heart problems, attacks, strokes. He was not a desperate man. Said himself all his needs were being met. Claimed God provided all the fuel he needed to keep warm during the cold winter. I liked his upbeat attitude. Even in his homeless state he maintained a positive outlook and a sense of humor.
God bless you sir I myself was homeless in the UK for 2 years it was horrible because I'm Irish and homeless in a different country with no family was a terrible experience I eventually got 12 months in prison were I made contact with my family and my. dad put money through western union and on my release from prison got the ferry back to Ireland that was 3 years ago thank god I have 2 babies and a beautiful fiance and a home if I ever learned anything in life being homeless certainly humbled me don't ever take for granted what you have And God bless you sir for sharing your story I hope you will get back on your feet and keep up your sense of humour and good spirit Respect from Ireland brother
He lived in his house for 27 years now they could have worked with him to get his house payed off. But they took the house from him keep all the money and sell it to somebody else.truly a wicked people we live with
There has to be more to the story. Banks are willing to work with people, but he admitted there were bad decisions on his part. You don’ know all the facts. He should have had a lot of equity in his home after 27 years. One question I have is why isn’t his man working? He seems pretty able.
This is not how foreclose works. "If a foreclosure sale results in excess proceeds, the lender doesn't get to keep that money. The lender is entitled to an amount that's sufficient to pay off the outstanding balance of the loan plus the costs associated with the foreclosure and sale-but no more."
Very sad...surprised his kids didn’t push him...hey yr living with us....period....guy was intelligent...sometimes shit luck does happen..RIP....looks like he was proud and kept a sense of humor....
Mortimer Morales, Breaking Bad was a TV series in America. The main character was Walter White. Walter was a teacher that got cancer, and he started making, selling drugs to give his family money, when his cancer goes into remission, he continues selling drugs because Walter gets a rush from selling drugs. Since Walter has always been the type of person that is picked on, he gets power from the process of making and selling the drugs. That’s why the show is called Breaking Bad because Walter is breaking bad!
This man said he struggled thru some bad circumstances which caused him to lose his house, that's terrible, that's really got to hurt.But it seems he has adjusted to living from his van, thank God he has that.
I'm truly surprised because when I was homeless I was always told by police to move along or I would be arrested and I moved but driving eventually u do get tired and u want to rest. No one ever knew I was homeless because I was as lways cleaned washing bathing where i could. I finally went to a parking area at a Motel 6 the truckers parked there told me to roll down my car windows they would keep an eye on me and they did I was blessed. Amen
I am from INDIA ,how can one abandon one's parents when they are old ? In INDIA it is not so, whether your father is descent or not, it is your moral duty to look after him.
English Made Easy - By Manoj Kumar there are no morals in India!! That is the most disgusting country on the planet! People crap right in the streets. Don’t come in here trying to tell us about that vile nasty country India.
@@sannajo6742 First, u should get a passport and travel and see what the works looks like before saying that India is a disgusting country. India is one of the most beautiful place on Earth. Well, I feel sorry for you. You must be among that 70% of Americans who will never be able to have a passport.
Atleast he actually admitted that he DID make poor decisions regarding his house. After 27 years you should be owning your house out right and he obviously knew that. From what he said it sounded like he could have gone to his son's house, but he chose not to. Family ties can be some of the most important and valuable ties that you'll ever have in your entire life. The other thing is that he suffered the loss of his wife. He had multiple strokes but continues to smoke. Externally he seems very upbeat but a deeper Look might show that he was done with life already. I'm sorry to hear that he didn't make it and died in 2015.
Too many and its sad, especially in states with the most restrictive COVID lockdowns, people who worked all their life investing in their businesses. You got all these corrupt politicians to thank for that.
Don’t forget; a medical problem as well. Medical cost is out of control. Some people save hundreds of thousands of dollars for retirement and end up being wiped out.
@@brensway He died in 2015, read the comments. The difference is van lovers choose to live in a van, he did not choose to live in one. What a great guy, so intelligent, funny and witty. Wish I had met him.😥🙂😣😊
I watched many hours of van life channels.... What people don't understand is most of those are the exception more than the rule. If you choose to live in a vehicle and you have income to get the things you need, you're not homeless. a lot of these van life channels either make their money directly on UA-cam, or they have jobs they can do online. But most people who wind up living in vehicles didn't choose that life. They have no resources to maintain their vehicles, and it's a struggle for them to keep food in their bellies, and keep themselves warm. They're all so surrounded by their own stuff.
I mean. Living like that is rough. Smoking helps with stress, unfortunately. He probably knows that but can’t stop. Plus, this was filmed a decade ago.
Anna Vajda actually it’s a valid point. This video / channel paints a picture of this man / homeless being the victims of circumstance and bad luck. Him smoking is directly in conflict with that picture.
kinda tells u all u need to know about women doesn't it, don't be fooled by their looks and their perceived "genuine niceness" it's all an act... always work under the assumption that they are up to something and that they don't care about u at all, even if the opposite is true (which is rare), doesn't matter, u win either way, u cant lose
God, I am amazed by the fact how smart, intelligent, emotionally healthy, empathetic, sincere, good & great these 'homeless' people are! Good societies would protect them from the cruel "gangster-bankers" parasites.
What a bright and wonderful guy. He seems to be easygoing, and quite outgoing. I am praying for him and wish him nothing but the best of luck 🙏🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸
You know, I moved into my first home home when I was 37, after years of renting, and carried the wife across the threshold, the very next day my secure job,I was told , may have problems, mate, there's a downturn in building houses no new listings for a while now, sorry mate can't help you. You'll have to look elsewhere until further notice, no use though, everyone was panicking and holding.had to sell the house, back to rental again,10 years on everything seemed to be going ok, so I took the plunge again, within the week total collapse on building sites and company's going belly up,no where to go nobody hiring,the wife threatening to leave me ,where's a shot gun? Been barely struggling on , economy here in Australia permantly scalped, and in dire troubles. Pure madness and insanity. And instead of humanity working together, they all scalp eachother instead which creates more of the worsening situation.the governments further panick and get cruel.take no thought for tomorrow, let happen what inevitably must happen if it's beyond anything we can possibly do.
@R Cruz Doing the right thing and keeping his distance. Look when children keep screwing up they tell the folks kick em out tough love!But oh no thats mean heartless.Well it applies to screwed up parents as well.
That guy should be lucky he has a van to live and there’s homeless people like me not even having that and we still try to work I don’t care one bit about him trying to get a job or anything how did he live in the house and paying for everything we’d like to know what happened to him does he have an alcohol problem or a drug problem because I see most people wind up like that that are not disabled like me that have a bunch of problems or psychological problems they need to get help for thank God he has a van because I live on the street some of us don’t have that these people are complaining they do not keep trying they just give up and How does he get money now to buy beer or whatever but if he does eyebrows I lived in the parking lot and saw his van and get an apartment and get a job some of us are homeless because we have no choice some of us do it to ourselves and we do not try I feel sorry for the ones that do not try because I never give up I’ve been homeless for over 25 years I’ve always tried and made a dime or two to get by I’m dyslexic with the mental problem and physically disabled now trying to collect disability which Trump is trying to take away but I still keep trying I never give up it seems like a lot of people when they get down there give up they don’t try to getGod bless this guy he wants other people to pay per prescription so he could settle down and do nothing all day why don’t we go out to one of them spores in front of him and try to get a job or put shopping carts or something to do something besides the plane that’s all they do is complain and we allow it and this is coming from a homeless guy I know our government needs to change and come up with but better programs but if we don’t go along and help and help them change and keep trying then there is no sense for most of these people that live on the street Cesar have drug problems or alcohol problems I’ve been all over and seen it luckily I never fell into that category of having that kind of problem I’m so lucky for my life I wake up every day and I’m thankful I’m aliveAnd I just think they give up too soon to be early and they do not try if they have a bad problem they need to get into a program and help their selves quit complaining do something about it I know we’re homeless but that don’t mean that we have to stop living when you say you can’t do nothing or you physically disabled mentally disabled I don’t seem like it you hold a pretty good interview on this UA-cam channel I’m dyslexic if it wasn’t for voice control I would not be able to write this down because I have to talk into the microphone I could not even spell print do math or anything ever since I was young and I never complained I always worked and tried to work until I got about 30 years old And could not get jobs that’s when it became a problem but I think the plane I’ll be 54 years old and unfortunately I have to go on disability because I no longer physically can’t work but I never give up don’t you ever give up buddy go get a job quit complaining do something about it you’re living in a van when you have to sell your brain to live on then you’re living on the streets don’t come see the people that are already out there living on the streets you look like you just want to take a break minutes and you wanna handle I’m sorry to say that I feel sorry for all the homeless people like me I’m not knocking anybody but I know what’s right I know what’s wrong God bless you
Most guys I know that have lost their wife to cancer or whatever ...... end up on the streets eventually.. regardless of income .... FACT ! Spousal loss is the most devastating thing one will encounter in life
What a genuinely nice, caring gentleman. Wish he was my friend and/or in my neighborhood. Would be wonderful to have conversations with. Take care 'special guy'. 😁
I have lived in and out of vans/campers for 4-5 years,I never once felt "homeless" Life was actually way more exciting and adventurous too.If you ever get a chance,take the shot for the experience
Interesting and informative. It's good to know that this unfortunate individual is making the best of and trying to improve his situation. Best of luck pal-!
If the sons had not moved out of the house, the three of them could have kept the house. The children did not care for the parents. If the kids had continued payments, they would have had a house to inherit.
I've tried to helped the homeless at least 10 people. Led to believe they would show some appreciation by maybe mowing the lawn or something. Not one helped me with a thing and caused me to cleanup their filthy messes so my old 64 year old female body mustered the strength to singlehandedly toss out a couch in the garage with the help of our fine sheriff's Dept. Who ran them off. And thankfully I'm still alive to tell the story. If I were him, I would have sold the house. That's some rutt he was stuck in.
Just because you don,t have bricks and mortar doesn,t mean your homeless i just brought myself a 24ft caravan can,t wait to live in it i don,t want another house too much maintenance😊😊😊😊😊
Scooter passed in 2015. He did get to meet Glenn Beck though. www.glennbeck.com/2015/09/09/touching-tribute-to-scooter-jolley-he-wasnt-just-a-listener-he-had-become-family/
I was being Sued for an Accident but the Accident I was ran off road an Vehicle that hit me next went into parking lot an hit many Cars but they came after Me !!! so what do I do ? File Bankruptcy saved house an my Life
This is something I would like to do, get out of the rat race and go work the land and be close to nature. However, it's hard to trust anyone from the internet, even in real life.
Mark Powers it doesn’t work. We have 65 acres with 4 springs in the Ozarks. I have tried to offer people a place to stay in exchange for labor. They always said it was to hot or to cold or to humid. Sometimes people are actually happy living in there Vans or cars and don’t realize it.
Technically, yes folks sleeping in their vans are homeless, but at least we have a roof over our head for protection from rain and snow. I'm a Gulf War Vet and have been in my van from 2007-2019 and will be for life. I love it!
@@Mr.Mrs.Smith. Thank you for your gratitude. It has it ups and downs. It gets hotter inside the van than outside in the summers. It gets bone cold in the winter. You have to shower at a gym, or truck stop if COVID has closed gyms in your area. You need a propane refrigerator to keep produce preserved. You need to buy ice daily. You have to find legal places to park each night. It sucks.
Smoking is a killer. Watching my husband die painfilled and horribly. Then, due to loosing everything while looking for answers, took 3 years for a diagnosis, I will soon join the leagues of homeless and move into my car. 63 and unnerved.
Agreed. So many comments loving his attitude. But he just seemed arrogant and self-righteous to me. He was condescending in his humor yet lives in a van. Funny he doesn't explain any of his bad decisions.
Homelessness with a van is so different from homelessness on foot with no structure to protect you at night.
Seems like it could be fun. You can go anywhere if you can get some money for gas.
Thank you! As a formerly homeless person, I hardly concur.
If you have a van, you have a home. You're not homeless.
@@robertwhelan9132 you are just housless...:)
I live in my van for 10 years I do not consider myself homeless, I have a home that actually moves I love it
honestly i'd love to have a van to at least take trips over night trips in.
Passed away in 2015
twitter.com/hardlynormal/status/643263609494216704?lang=en
There's a difference between doing it by choice and then because you have to
Yup just like they want. No land for you, more land for them.
I admire you. Your a smart man.
I'm a Gulf War Veteran and I have lived in my van from the year 2007 to 2023 (now 2024). I do not consider myself homeless. I have a home that actually moves-I love it!!! ❤️
God bless you.
Thank you for your service 🙏 ❤
God bless you my brother
Please do not illegally invade sovereign states on behalf of corporate corrupt government. Stay home and defend the country.
I wouldn’t consider him homeless unless the van didn’t drive but it does drive and he’s been living in it for two years as of twelve years ago, I hope this man is well
Scooter passed away 9/4/2015.
Rest In Peace. ❤️
Second comment that says this. Do you know how he passed?
Genesis Vazquez I found out from his social media.
Thank you
Looks like he moved to TX and changed his Twitter (@scooter_texas) his last posts are from 2015 and there’s some chatter about being hospitalized. Looks like not long after this video, the guy ended up actually being on the Glenn Beck show lol and he regularly conversed with pundits & politicians on twitter.
@@Sickentist man he had a great life!
Watching this video really changes my view of homeless people. This man is a type of people I want to talk to and make friend with.
I used to live out in the city for a couple months, they have a lot of random pianos around where I was Living. This one time, i was trying to teach myself how to play basic chords. When this homeless man came up to me, he was interested in what I was doing and asked me to teach him some of what I knew. We sat there for almost an hour just messing around on the piano, in that moment I came to realize almost everyone is a person just trying to get through life, and we all have interests and passions. Some people are just dealt the wrong cards in life, and we shouldn't categorize every homeless person as one 💯💯
For an hour, then it gets old. Get a job and contribute to society. It's not easy for anyone. Don't just quit and live in a van.
All homeless people are worthy. Not just the clean and sober ones. Lack of those is a clear sign of mental illness.
@@MOAB-UT I promise you dont contribute to society as much you think you do. Judging by your personality, I'd argue you're probably more harmful drone. Tho you & him would probably get along on politics for that hour atleast
@@NerdySabbath Nice one there Nerdy. You are so witty. Go back to playing your video games, strange movies, art and living in a make believe world- mostly because the real world scares you a bit and you are unable to compete. You are likely one of these people who will either make it big or crash and burn. I suspect the latter. Drugs will likely be your downfall- that includes fumes from spray cans.
Good luck to ya.
Namaste.
I love his personality. He seems like he was a really great guy, and he owned his poor choices & was completely honest about himself. Rest easy, Scooter. I really hope that things got better for you before you passed.
helps you with your "it's all in your choices" selfish ideology no doubt
@@provisionalhypothesis Aw, thanks for trolling my innocuous comment🤗! You seem neat
There's even a Lane Bryant if I wanna cross dress and put on weight. HYSTERICAL!!!
Lol
Classic character!!
Fred Flintstone 🤣
The guy still has a good sense of humor beyond it all.
He is a trip!
This poor guy passed away a few years back from a horrible medical problem. His life was getting much better again then he gets really sick and dies. So Sad...
U got proof of this..?.
Nvm.. I c the rest of the comments..
Thats really shit :'(
I hope he endeavored to know the Lord.
I went to his vlog after he said to google it.
It stops in 2015.
These videos are way more insightful than I thought they'd be when I started the thread. Awesome testimonies, helping to eradicate ignorance.
RIP man, I checked his blog out. 5 years after his death, he wont be forgotten.
I love this guy! he's not homeless he's living free!
He passed away in 2015 and is now 6ft under.
People who live in a van as a lifestyle have a choice to live whether to live in a van or a house. He does not, and he doesn't have a decent amount of income to sustain a high standard of living while doing this. That's why he is considered a homeless.
i too lost everything but then i found out if you own nothing you are truly free
I think you are on to something brother. RIP Scooter.
How free can you be if cops tells you not to sleep here and there, unless you live in the jungle
You are only free in Christ Jesus.
@michael boultinghouse I don't go to worldly churches. I don't subscribe to organized religion. It is satans tool. They won't give people the truth for two reasons. #1 is because no one wants the truth. And #2 there is no money in it for them in giving people the truth. Because if people actually were remorseful and went to the river confessing their sins and took John's baptism of repentance according to Acts2:38 they would recieve the gift of the Holy Spirit and would have no more need that a man should lead them because they would be led of the Holy Spirit. This is why pastors withhold the way of righteousness from the people. Because the Holy Spirit sets you free. And free people who have both God and HIS Son Jesus living in them don't need to continue to pay a huckster. But really the people come for a feel good message that eases their conscious so they can continue living in sin and for this world they don't want the truth.
Hell yea we are both cooks and have had the same situatuon.. Great minedes think alike 💪👊
This is a wonderful human being. This is how the rich ought to be. HUMBLE.
Sorry to hear of his passing, multiple pass heart issues etc, hope he enjoyed life.
Sorry to hear that!
Intelligent, good sense of humor and gifted. He seems balanced. Good luck to this gentleman.
Telling him that when gets sick and older and can not drive o.get up
Scooter is one of the most inspiring people ive ever listened too! God rest his beautiful soul!, i hope his last few years were spent with a roof over his head and doing what he loved!
What? He is no longer with us?
I think his expression ability of speech is amazing
Many people go stay in Quartzside, Arizona in vans for really cheap.
If you see homeless van dwellers
You can tell them about that. Bob wells channel has a lot of information for homeless people
What a kindred spirit. He is selfless with just using his wishes for his kids to have good lives and not wanting to take free handouts.
Just read the last post on his blog from 2015...I was hoping for some good news but now I'm sad. Poor Scooter, seems like a guy I'd love to talk with.
"there's even a lane bryant if i wanna cross dress and put on weight".
R.I.P. Scooter you were one of a kind.
RIP? What happened?
@@Tech875O Not sure how he died but he died on September 4 of 2015
Aww, sad.
I was scrolling down to see if there was any current news. He said he had heart problems, attacks, strokes. He was not a desperate man. Said himself all his needs were being met. Claimed God provided all the fuel he needed to keep warm during the cold winter. I liked his upbeat attitude. Even in his homeless state he maintained a positive outlook and a sense of humor.
Duffy Sullivan I guess god stopped providing
Just was reading that Scooter passed away 9-4-2015. So sad. He was awesome. R.I.P Scooter
I’m listening and I saw this while scrolling through the comments. How did he pass if you know?
Everyone dies
I guess I missed this one. What a great guy! I could have listened to him for a lot longer. Hope he's doing well.
He died
To have your home for 27 years and loose it this is so sad 😞 he seems like a good person
That’s just Criminal 😢
Or to lose it
I love his sense of humor. His hat is so funny. "Wish you were hair"😄
God bless you sir I myself was homeless in the UK for 2 years it was horrible because I'm Irish and homeless in a different country with no family was a terrible experience I eventually got 12 months in prison were I made contact with my family and my. dad put money through western union and on my release from prison got the ferry back to Ireland that was 3 years ago thank god I have 2 babies and a beautiful fiance and a home if I ever learned anything in life being homeless certainly humbled me don't ever take for granted what you have
And God bless you sir for sharing your story I hope you will get back on your feet and keep up your sense of humour and good spirit
Respect from Ireland brother
Andrew, may God continue to bless you as well!⚘
He lived in his house for 27 years now they could have worked with him to get his house payed off. But they took the house from him keep all the money and sell it to somebody else.truly a wicked people we live with
Same thing a happen to me ...bank of amercia
And the banksters get bailout money handed to them and our children and grandchildren will be indebted to them.
True! They'll answer to God!
There has to be more to the story. Banks are willing to work with people, but he admitted there were bad decisions on his part. You don’ know all the facts. He should have had a lot of equity in his home after 27 years. One question I have is why isn’t his man working? He seems pretty able.
This is not how foreclose works. "If a foreclosure sale results in excess proceeds, the lender doesn't get to keep that money. The lender is entitled to an amount that's sufficient to pay off the outstanding balance of the loan plus the costs associated with the foreclosure and sale-but no more."
This man was a stoic.
He's obviously very intelligent. He's the type of guy that will ak always make do.
This guy's not the typical homeless guy who is hopeless this guy is smart and knowledgeable he needs to be in a home God blessing
just seen this for the first time, this dude has the humor! funny as hell!
@Hawaii Adventurer 4Life for real?
@Maui Babe Back Home Oh no! So sad :(
Maui Babe Back Home how?😔
Maui Babe Back Home probably 😔 that's sad.
@Dalai Lama not America but the democrats
Very sad...surprised his kids didn’t push him...hey yr living with us....period....guy was intelligent...sometimes shit luck does happen..RIP....looks like he was proud and kept a sense of humor....
Looks like Walter White.
crucifytheego100 good call 😂☝️
Perhaps he's cooking in that van...
Truth Seeker lol I was thinking the same thing before I read this! Sad, he is dead. Seems like he was a good person!
Mortimer Morales Walter White Is a character of "Breaking Bad".
Mortimer Morales, Breaking Bad was a TV series in America. The main character was Walter White. Walter was a teacher that got cancer, and he started making, selling drugs to give his family money, when his cancer goes into remission, he continues selling drugs because Walter gets a rush from selling drugs. Since Walter has always been the type of person that is picked on, he gets power from the process of making and selling the drugs. That’s why the show is called Breaking Bad because Walter is breaking bad!
This man said he struggled thru some bad circumstances which caused him to lose his house, that's terrible, that's really got to hurt.But it seems he has adjusted to living from his van, thank God he has that.
He's not homeless, he's got a van. He's got a brain. Hes probably the fifth member of the Ateam.
😂
Homeless people have brains. This guy listens to Glenn Beck so he isn't very bright.
he''s dead.
I'm truly surprised because when I was homeless I was always told by police to move along or I would be arrested and I moved but driving eventually u do get tired and u want to rest. No one ever knew I was homeless because I was as lways cleaned washing bathing where i could. I finally went to a parking area at a Motel 6 the truckers parked there told me to roll down my car windows they would keep an eye on me and they did I was blessed. Amen
How did you find housing? Were you able to secure a good job? If you don't mind answering...
No way I would let my dad stay out there no matter what that's messed
You have had a decent dad not everyone has had that
@@FaithandNova some people dont have a dad be greatfull
I am from INDIA ,how can one abandon one's parents when they are old ? In INDIA it is not so, whether your father is descent or not, it is your moral duty to look after him.
English Made Easy - By Manoj Kumar there are no morals in India!! That is the most disgusting country on the planet! People crap right in the streets. Don’t come in here trying to tell us about that vile nasty country India.
@@sannajo6742 First, u should get a passport and travel and see what the works looks like before saying that India is a disgusting country. India is one of the most beautiful place on Earth. Well, I feel sorry for you. You must be among that 70% of Americans who will never be able to have a passport.
Atleast he actually admitted that he DID make poor decisions regarding his house. After 27 years you should be owning your house out right and he obviously knew that. From what he said it sounded like he could have gone to his son's house, but he chose not to. Family ties can be some of the most important and valuable ties that you'll ever have in your entire life. The other thing is that he suffered the loss of his wife. He had multiple strokes but continues to smoke. Externally he seems very upbeat but a deeper Look might show that he was done with life already. I'm sorry to hear that he didn't make it and died in 2015.
He mentioned a bad second marriage, maybe that has something to do with it.
Party hard live harder..I came close to losing also but turned to God
27 years? He could have kept it! 😮
How many of us are a paycheck away from this situation.
Too many and its sad, especially in states with the most restrictive COVID lockdowns, people who worked all their life investing in their businesses. You got all these corrupt politicians to thank for that.
Don’t forget; a medical problem as well. Medical cost is out of control. Some people save hundreds of thousands of dollars for retirement and end up being wiped out.
@@geraldmahoney4856 exactly Gerald.
America at its finest
Been there as a single dad. Never give up. 😎
"There's even a Lane Bryant if I wanna cross dress and put on weight". This man deserves a gold star.
I'm currently living in a van attending college and working I'm happy living in Hawaii 😀
Aloha from Florida! 😎
2011 - homeless man lost everything and lives in a van
2020 - there are many youtube channels where people live in the van for fun
Very very true ..... unreal right!?
I think he’s not having fun because he’s in New Jersey. Most van people are out west enjoying the National Forests.
@@brensway He died in 2015, read the comments. The difference is van lovers choose to live in a van, he did not choose to live in one. What a great guy, so intelligent, funny and witty. Wish I had met him.😥🙂😣😊
They are making millions by pretending to be homeless.
I watched many hours of van life channels....
What people don't understand is most of those are the exception more than the rule.
If you choose to live in a vehicle and you have income to get the things you need, you're not homeless. a lot of these van life channels either make their money directly on UA-cam, or they have jobs they can do online.
But most people who wind up living in vehicles didn't choose that life. They have no resources to maintain their vehicles, and it's a struggle for them to keep food in their bellies, and keep themselves warm. They're all so surrounded by their own stuff.
"Heart attack, couple of strokes" lights up cig
What are you saying that he's a stupid junkie to hell with him?
I mean. Living like that is rough. Smoking helps with stress, unfortunately.
He probably knows that but can’t stop. Plus, this was filmed a decade ago.
Anna Vajda actually it’s a valid point. This video / channel paints a picture of this man / homeless being the victims of circumstance and bad luck. Him smoking is directly in conflict with that picture.
@Alexander he's dead. Sure you're happy.
I'm saying cigarettes lead to heart attack and strokes , what are you saying
I've watched several of these videos - almost every one said they went through terrible divorces and lost it all...
Classic rock Lover Dont get married! its a scam!
This is why prenups exist and also the option to not propose in the first place
Vio Venda Prenumpts are not airtight. Also in texas for example laws favor the female 100%. good luck with that guarantee. safest is dont get married.
Yup don't get married
kinda tells u all u need to know about women doesn't it, don't be fooled by their looks and their perceived "genuine niceness" it's all an act... always work under the assumption that they are up to something and that they don't care about u at all, even if the opposite is true (which is rare), doesn't matter, u win either way, u cant lose
God, I am amazed by the fact how smart, intelligent, emotionally healthy, empathetic, sincere, good & great these 'homeless' people are!
Good societies would protect them from the cruel "gangster-bankers" parasites.
Not in America
What a bright and wonderful guy. He seems to be easygoing, and quite outgoing. I am praying for him and wish him nothing but the best of luck 🙏🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸
He's died in 2015.
You know, I moved into my first home home when I was 37, after years of renting, and carried the wife across the threshold, the very next day my secure job,I was told , may have problems, mate, there's a downturn in building houses no new listings for a while now, sorry mate can't help you. You'll have to look elsewhere until further notice, no use though, everyone was panicking and holding.had to sell the house, back to rental again,10 years on everything seemed to be going ok, so I took the plunge again, within the week total collapse on building sites and company's going belly up,no where to go nobody hiring,the wife threatening to leave me ,where's a shot gun? Been barely struggling on , economy here in Australia permantly scalped, and in dire troubles. Pure madness and insanity. And instead of humanity working together, they all scalp eachother instead which creates more of the worsening situation.the governments further panick and get cruel.take no thought for tomorrow, let happen what inevitably must happen if it's beyond anything we can possibly do.
I believe that's why they don't build vans anymore,, My Father used to say there's a Reason for everything 😠😠
This man was lovely to talk to. I hope hes ok. He has like conversation
He died...this is so sad. I saw his blogs and they were back in 2015, one said his son posted he died.
😦
So very sad. Extremely smart and would've been a great advocate for people without homes😢😔
Nice son
@R Cruz Doing the right thing and keeping his distance. Look when children keep screwing up they tell the folks kick em out tough love!But oh no thats mean heartless.Well it applies to screwed up parents as well.
@@johnnyangel9163 When your dad has had two heart attacks and a stroke you don't leave him on the streets.
Lived in my truck for 15 years. Loved it..
Having a running vehicle isnt homelessness. To actual homeless that is complete luxury.
Honestly a vegicle is better in many ways than a house.
That guy should be lucky he has a van to live and there’s homeless people like me not even having that and we still try to work I don’t care one bit about him trying to get a job or anything how did he live in the house and paying for everything we’d like to know what happened to him does he have an alcohol problem or a drug problem because I see most people wind up like that that are not disabled like me that have a bunch of problems or psychological problems they need to get help for thank God he has a van because I live on the street some of us don’t have that these people are complaining they do not keep trying they just give up and How does he get money now to buy beer or whatever but if he does eyebrows I lived in the parking lot and saw his van and get an apartment and get a job some of us are homeless because we have no choice some of us do it to ourselves and we do not try I feel sorry for the ones that do not try because I never give up I’ve been homeless for over 25 years I’ve always tried and made a dime or two to get by I’m dyslexic with the mental problem and physically disabled now trying to collect disability which Trump is trying to take away but I still keep trying I never give up it seems like a lot of people when they get down there give up they don’t try to getGod bless this guy he wants other people to pay per prescription so he could settle down and do nothing all day why don’t we go out to one of them spores in front of him and try to get a job or put shopping carts or something to do something besides the plane that’s all they do is complain and we allow it and this is coming from a homeless guy I know our government needs to change and come up with but better programs but if we don’t go along and help and help them change and keep trying then there is no sense for most of these people that live on the street Cesar have drug problems or alcohol problems I’ve been all over and seen it luckily I never fell into that category of having that kind of problem I’m so lucky for my life I wake up every day and I’m thankful I’m aliveAnd I just think they give up too soon to be early and they do not try if they have a bad problem they need to get into a program and help their selves quit complaining do something about it I know we’re homeless but that don’t mean that we have to stop living when you say you can’t do nothing or you physically disabled mentally disabled I don’t seem like it you hold a pretty good interview on this UA-cam channel I’m dyslexic if it wasn’t for voice control I would not be able to write this down because I have to talk into the microphone I could not even spell print do math or anything ever since I was young and I never complained I always worked and tried to work until I got about 30 years old And could not get jobs that’s when it became a problem but I think the plane I’ll be 54 years old and unfortunately I have to go on disability because I no longer physically can’t work but I never give up don’t you ever give up buddy go get a job quit complaining do something about it you’re living in a van when you have to sell your brain to live on then you’re living on the streets don’t come see the people that are already out there living on the streets you look like you just want to take a break minutes and you wanna handle I’m sorry to say that I feel sorry for all the homeless people like me I’m not knocking anybody but I know what’s right I know what’s wrong God bless you
I love this man, a giant lesson in coping.
I love how he doesn’t have the victim mindset at all, he’s awesome.
This man is pretty chill and doesn't seem shook at all by his homeless status.
"for me to get on with it, whatever it is" is a great quote.
Most guys I know that have lost their wife to cancer or whatever ...... end up on the streets eventually.. regardless of income .... FACT ! Spousal loss is the most devastating thing one will encounter in life
Its hard by yourself rs
OMG now I'm wondering about Dog the Bounty Hunter
A good reason why it’s best to put Jesus as your 1st love no homo
hmm notice women don't go homeless after they become widowed, hm really speaks volumes about them doesn't it, they really don't give a crap
Thats why when you buy a him they says 1/3 of your income should go to housing.
What a genuinely nice, caring gentleman. Wish he was my friend and/or in my neighborhood. Would be wonderful to have conversations with. Take care 'special guy'. 😁
I have lived in and out of vans/campers for 4-5 years,I never once felt "homeless" Life was actually way more exciting and adventurous too.If you ever get a chance,take the shot for the experience
This guy has a great outlook on life. He is Truly Blessed!
He was. He passed away.
This guy is a great American ! It's sad to see good Americans homeless!!! Unfortunately the government help the wrong people!!!
This is the new face of capitalism.
Wrong people ? you mean Mexicans like you ?
he is dead
EDDIE JASSO just he speaks good English doesn’t mean he is a great American
EDDIE JASSO , this is Obama’s legacy.
I looked at his blog and the last time he posted was back in 2015. He was evicted and had serious health problems. RIP.
He passed away around 5 years ago in 2015.
Interesting and informative. It's good to know that this unfortunate individual is making the best of and trying to improve his situation. Best of luck pal-!
R.I.P Scooter ❤️😥God rest you're soul❤️
This dude is the yoda of homeless van life. He has his van and free internet lmao
THIS GUY IS A LEGEND MAN HES GOT IT FIGURED OUT.
He seems like such a smart guy. ❤ and he has such a good attitude 😊
I didn't understand what the big rush was? He was a joy to listen to. May he Rest In Peace.
thats what i don't like about this channel, Mark Horvath - the guy who is doing the interviewing rushes people with his stupid 3 wishes crap
Back in the day youtube videos were limites to 10 min
If the sons had not moved out of the house, the three of them could have kept the house.
The children did not care for the parents.
If the kids had continued payments, they would have had a house to inherit.
I've tried to helped the homeless at least 10 people. Led to believe they would show some appreciation by maybe mowing the lawn or something. Not one helped me with a thing and caused me to cleanup their filthy messes so my old 64 year old female body mustered the strength to singlehandedly toss out a couch in the garage with the help of our fine sheriff's Dept. Who ran them off. And thankfully I'm still alive to tell the story. If I were him, I would have sold the house. That's some rutt he was stuck in.
Just because you don,t have bricks and mortar doesn,t mean your homeless i just brought myself a 24ft caravan can,t wait to live in it i don,t want another house too much maintenance😊😊😊😊😊
Haha he's hilarious! I love this guy. I hope to stay updated on his life.
Scooter passed in 2015. He did get to meet Glenn Beck though.
www.glennbeck.com/2015/09/09/touching-tribute-to-scooter-jolley-he-wasnt-just-a-listener-he-had-become-family/
He passed
heart attack whilst holding a smoke.Shit Scooter your a legend in your own mind and thats the problem!-scooter there"s no magic man in the sky!
I am shocked to hear he died, poor guy.
The found him dead in his van with his dick in his hand.
Sorry to hear of his passing, hope they never moved him on in his final years, R.I.P
I was being Sued for an Accident but the Accident I was ran off road an Vehicle that hit me next went into parking lot an hit many Cars but they came after Me !!! so what do I do ? File Bankruptcy saved house an my Life
Brother i agree a van is a home.
You can tell this dude is very well educated.
Well, not sure….he’s a glen beck fan, so….
Herman Cain for president 2012
I’m watching in 2020.
I’m sure those two are sharing a good conversation . Rest well gentlemen
Thank you UA-cam algorithms for dropping me off here, apparently you realized I wasn't depressed enough...
Same
He died almost five years ago so you can be happy now
Yup agree
Ironically this guy is happier than people who have 1,000 times as much
I would let these people live on my place for cheap rent and labor on my 160 acres on the creek in the missouri ozarks...
Awesome count me in
Hit me up
Are you sure you're not a serial killer?
This is something I would like to do, get out of the rat race and go work the land and be close to nature. However, it's hard to trust anyone from the internet, even in real life.
Mark Powers it doesn’t work. We have 65 acres with 4 springs in the Ozarks. I have tried to offer people a place to stay in exchange for labor. They always said it was to hot or to cold or to humid. Sometimes people are actually happy living in there Vans or cars and don’t realize it.
His last line about his wishes. Poetic.
Technically, yes folks sleeping in their vans are homeless, but at least we have a roof over our head for protection from rain and snow. I'm a Gulf War Vet and have been in my van from 2007-2019 and will be for life. I love it!
Some people find the nomad life style enjoyable. I'm sure it can be very freeing. A great way to save money too. Thank you for your service.
@@Mr.Mrs.Smith. Thank you for your gratitude. It has it ups and downs. It gets hotter inside the van than outside in the summers. It gets bone cold in the winter. You have to shower at a gym, or truck stop if COVID has closed gyms in your area. You need a propane refrigerator to keep produce preserved. You need to buy ice daily. You have to find legal places to park each night. It sucks.
That's hard! To work all your life for a house, lose it, and find yourself living in a van! 😭
Is fucked up
He had a heart attack and a few strokes AND HE SMOKES CIGARETTES AND HAVE A MEAL IN MCDONALD'S , amazing combination, good luck
Life is getting scary in 2021。 I can’t even say my kids won’t end up homeless when they grow up.
The person interviewing these homeless people... why don't you tell them where and how to get help... They just need someone to help them...
Homeboy is more involved in social media than I am.
Wow a solid guy! Would rather be homeless then bother his kids!
He tried to get a job or jobs, he applied where I worked in Jersey about that time.
Smoking is a killer. Watching my husband die painfilled and horribly. Then, due to loosing everything while looking for answers, took 3 years for a diagnosis, I will soon join the leagues of homeless and move into my car. 63 and unnerved.
Love it! Great sense of humor.
I like this guy he doesn't even panhandle
Your kids are getting loans? they didn't learn from you. You should have taught them to save.
This man is pretty cool lol seems to be upbeat and content. Great for him
This guy is a big fan of Glen Beck. Says a lot. You reap what you sow. I don’t feel as bad for him any more.
OMG. Isn't that the truth!
and sovereign citizen! who wants to bet he's a bleach drinker
and sovereign citizen! who wants to bet he's a bleach drinker
and sovereign citizen! who wants to bet he's a bleach drinker
Agreed. So many comments loving his attitude. But he just seemed arrogant and self-righteous to me. He was condescending in his humor yet lives in a van. Funny he doesn't explain any of his bad decisions.
Glen Beck please write a big check for the man he is a real fan of the show.
I sort of envy this man he seems to be solid in his life in what he likes don't have to put on an act just being himself a great guy
Scooter is a true surviver! He,s simply a victim of life, happens to anyone, life is getting tougher for all of us ?? Stay true and strong.❤