The Trip That Beat Us Ep9-Relaxing and visiting friends

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  • @catherinegerdes7272
    @catherinegerdes7272 2 роки тому +3

    Todays video confirms what I suspected - y’all ARE truly wonderful people! How considerate of you to realize the issue and be willing to shuffle tables for the benefit of others. The gratis starter was well deserved and not only did you bring us another lovely video but showed us all a lesson in good manners and how to live. Thank you! 😊

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      Thank you Catherine. That is such a lovely comment and much appreciated 🙏

  • @kitsworld
    @kitsworld 2 роки тому +1

    Ah, The Swan! I used to play that on the cello. 🥰

  • @CamperVanya
    @CamperVanya 2 роки тому

    Oh I have some exciting viewing lined up. 3 videos! Great to see your van swap with Tina & Bernie. I must get up and visit them too sometime. Ravenglass to Eskdale railway is a narrow gauge railway known as La’al Ratty. Me n Bri used to take our bikes on it to Boot and then cycle the country lanes back to Ravenglass. The pub at Ravenglass - The Ratty Arms allows overnight parking & the estuary there is lovely to visit, great sunsets 😎

  • @sarahfreeman3268
    @sarahfreeman3268 2 роки тому

    Once again another lovely video, just so relaxing watching cuppa in one hand and laptop on my knee and the dogs sleeping next to me in their baskets Just shear bliss 😀

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Sarah. Glad you find our videos relaxing ☺️

  • @Verolader
    @Verolader 2 роки тому

    You both are so relaxing and tranquil to watch

  • @whiskeycook3323
    @whiskeycook3323 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @mrssue9137
    @mrssue9137 2 роки тому

    Loving the music, in the cold wet days, as you say cosy.Thanks really relaxing to watch.

  • @helenhall3705
    @helenhall3705 2 роки тому +1

    Greetings from Australia. We also LOVE the Premier Inn and are looking forward to staying there again later this month.

  • @angelacross2216
    @angelacross2216 2 роки тому +1

    I remember going on the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway as a child about 55 years ago. The flowers were as high as our eyes, particularly the wild geranium.

  • @janeiredale-cox992
    @janeiredale-cox992 2 роки тому

    Welldone so much rain and wind ..cheers from Chile

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Jane. Greetings to Chile 🇨🇱

  • @whiskeycook3323
    @whiskeycook3323 2 роки тому

    Interesting how much time we spend prepping, eating and talking about food. I’ve left viewing your video til all my kitchen duties were complete. I can enjoy the smell of red and green peppers and sliced onions in the dehydrater . Thanks for another enjoyable video. Hope carols shoulder is better

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      Thanks for taking the time after your busy day to watch. Carol’s shoulder is much better now 😀

  • @maryg.249
    @maryg.249 2 роки тому

    A fun evening for you both to meet up with fellow campers. Hoping you shoulder is much improved, Carol. Thanks for a cozy video. Mary

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Mary. The shoulder is much better now 😀👍

  • @lorrimiller835
    @lorrimiller835 2 роки тому

    Lovely thumbnail photo of you, Carol!

  • @Professionalmoochers
    @Professionalmoochers 2 роки тому

    Oooo I literally turned the heating off with that warming Spanish music 😂😂

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      See how much money we save you by watching our videos🔥💃😂

  • @sweetlorraine6982
    @sweetlorraine6982 5 місяців тому

    What a lot of wrap on that hay bale.

  • @mmwaashumslowww7167
    @mmwaashumslowww7167 2 роки тому +1

    This trip has been quite a journey for you and you certainly made the most of your time. Still playing spot the sunshine I see but you keep warm and cosy throughout.

  • @Wizardinthewild
    @Wizardinthewild 2 роки тому

    We get caught like that when eating out. Good intentions then we see the menu and stuff our faces🤣 can’t beat a bit of reversing practice! Lots of shots from a single spot. They all look very different. Sat nav can be a nightmare. Sounds like you had a great afternoon with the other Windsors 👍 😊🧙‍♂️

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      They are a genuine, lovely couple for sure 🙂👍

  • @susana.2631
    @susana.2631 2 роки тому

    Thanks very much for the tip about, “the other Windsors“ - lovely people! Definitely enjoying their videos 😊

  • @overlandvan
    @overlandvan 2 роки тому

    A few videos behind after our week away but really enjoying this series. I agree with the reversing “if you can’t drive it backwards you shouldn’t drive it forwards” 😅

  • @kimwade6249
    @kimwade6249 2 роки тому

    Well I did it.. sold my kangoo and bought an nv200 camper! Loving the extra space! 😃

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      Brilliant Kate, the NV200 is small but bags more room than a Kangoo. Enjoy that extra space. 👍

  • @whiskeycook3323
    @whiskeycook3323 2 роки тому +1

    That music at 15.00 is absolutely beautiful. Seems like I’ve heard it in movies.

  • @janeiredale-cox992
    @janeiredale-cox992 2 роки тому

    Loved this video...cheers from Chile

  • @WorrywartAdventures
    @WorrywartAdventures 2 роки тому

    Enjoy the honesty of your videos. Do you ever think of moving up to a slightly larger van? We traveled in a stealthy Ram Promaster City camper but found we needed to go up one size for comfort. Now we are in a Ram 1500 high top. Just wondering. Hope Carol’s shoulder is better. Safe travels.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      we think about going up in van size quite a lot and realise that it would bring a lot more comfort but then what is really important to us is the ability to get under any height barrier and into any parking space.

    • @WorrywartAdventures
      @WorrywartAdventures 2 роки тому

      @@LifeistooshortCK I started getting aches and pains from being hunched over. The 1500 is only 18’ long and fits in any parking space but the height can be an issue with the AC unit on top. We’ve had to sacrifice the drive thru Starbucks coffee though 😭

  • @getawaygeese
    @getawaygeese 2 роки тому

    We have the same debate around satnav and always stating we need to check the route and don’t and end up down sone tight rabbit holes
    Thanks for producing and sharing - stay safe

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      Trying out Pocket Earth on our next trip and it is proving to be much better 😀 Thanks for watching ❤️

    • @getawaygeese
      @getawaygeese 2 роки тому

      @@LifeistooshortCK ah ok I have that but not really used it

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      @@getawaygeese thinking of doing a tutorial video on it. It takes some working out if you are new to it but can be a powerful aid when you get used to it 🙂

    • @getawaygeese
      @getawaygeese 2 роки тому

      @@LifeistooshortCK tried it last night and it wasn’t intuitive but likes they had fastest and shortest so maybe it reduces the corner cutting

  • @Orangehippo17
    @Orangehippo17 2 роки тому

    doing this before the end of the vid but was on that road last week trying my newly converted van out in haveriigg great vids and a epic journey keep them coming

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Derek. Have fun in your new van 🙂

  • @peterdnreynolds777
    @peterdnreynolds777 2 роки тому

    beautiful scenery

  • @sylviapage8572
    @sylviapage8572 2 роки тому

    I can thinking the weather has got to get better but it doesn’t! I think your van is so versatile you wouldn’t need anything else. Unless you had three dogs like us! Thanks for sharing.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      Three dogs would be a bit of a challenge in the little red camper 😜

  • @karenrobinson3283
    @karenrobinson3283 2 роки тому

    Great video as always - lovely to see you up in my part of the world. I work in marketing, partly for the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. It was running because I think it was half-term that week up here. You were so right not to follow satnav over Corney Fell!

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      We had a ride on the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway a few years ago and loved it 🙂👍

  • @nidge2822
    @nidge2822 2 роки тому

    Wow those waves looked beautiful mother nature at her best beautiful. Sorry to hear your shoulder is still sore carol we hope it gets better soon 💛

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      Thank you both. Happy to say Carol’s shoulder is now fully recovered 🙂

  • @lorraineowen7978
    @lorraineowen7978 2 роки тому

    Hi both! 😊 Sat nav can be a pain for sure, sending you farmers lanes which is not ideal for the van... Your choice of music and views just melted my heart.. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing 😊

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Lorraine, glad you enjoyed it. We are trying to be more disciplined now and check what route had been plotted before we start driving ☺️

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife
    @FreeBirdUKVanLife 2 роки тому

    Great customer service in the restaurant. My satnav is possessed. I'm convinced of it 🤣

  • @shaunmckenna1923
    @shaunmckenna1923 2 роки тому

    Hello Ken / Carol . I enjoy that with my morning coffee 6.30am here , even with the not so good weather you were getting they are still great to watch there is something about being out in blustery days , it must be the farmer in me as they say you can take the boy from the farm , but you can't take the farm from the boy and its true. Great choice of music as always , here is a thought on a bad day when you have nothing to do how about telling us all how you pick the music I find your music a big part of the video . Thanks as always take care .

  • @the-other-windsors
    @the-other-windsors 2 роки тому

    A big HI from The-Other-Windsors.. Thanks so much for the mention and Bernie says if you give us a little more notice next time, he'll have a proper cake ready for you! As for the reversing practice.. You've been down our road! We were wondering where in Whitehaven you were going to stay and true to form.. We have to watch the next episode to find out.. God love you 😁🐕🚙
    OH NO... signed up to Artist this afternoon, wish I'd seen your description link before we did.. Never mind

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      The rock cakes were delicious 😋 Wish we had told you about the Artlist discount 🙄x

  • @NitwitMN
    @NitwitMN 2 роки тому

    The feed bale drop off by the livestock keeper was mesmerizing

  • @Anita-rq9ev
    @Anita-rq9ev 2 роки тому

    Love your sense of humor: spanish music mixed with english scenery 😅😁. Thank you and see you next time, greetings from Frankfurt 👋

  • @lcook0825
    @lcook0825 2 роки тому

    Nice video as usual. Hope Carol feels better soon..

  • @lilianakubecek6612
    @lilianakubecek6612 2 роки тому

    Another great video 👍 loved the music you picked for the background, I went and subscribed to The Other Windsor's I'll give them a go 🙌 it's a shame the weather is still a bit ordinary but it's definitely looks cosy in the van 🤗❤️

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Liliana, we appreciate your support. Our little van is certainly cosy in the bad weather ☺️

  • @lindsaygedling4979
    @lindsaygedling4979 2 роки тому

    Oh Carol and Ken you have visited my home town Barrow in Furness. Glad you enjoyed Walney. When we walk our dog we park there. Next time you are up this way rampside is a gem. Two lovely pubs and bosuns locker diner/ice cream parlour, walk along the causeway and a smashing view of historic Piel castle. Lovely coastal route to Ulverston to join the A590. Would happily show you if you drop us a message. Really enjoyed this vlog. 😊👍 best wishes

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      That sounds lovely 🥰 We we’re lucky to visit Piel Castle a few years ago and had a great time 🙂

  • @AliBees
    @AliBees 2 роки тому

    Thank you once again for the brilliant vlog. Glad you got it sorted. Posted ahead of us going away in our rented Ford transit dormobile. It’s called ‘Ketchup’ because it’s red. The other one that could be rented is called Mustard 😂Thanks to both of you, I know what to take and not with all of your hints and tips. Got pee bottles and some tinned chicken in! Safe travels! 😊

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      Sounds like you are well prepared. Have a fantastic time in Ketchup 😀👍

  • @stevezodiac491
    @stevezodiac491 2 роки тому

    Lol, we were driving in a long wheel base Talento campervan and took that sat nav ' short cut ' road, on the way to staying at Ravenglass caravan and motorhone site. Although the road was challenging, to say the least, it was not really a problem for a decent driver, although my wife was having kittens as usual.
    It was worth it though, the road is beautiful and rises up to some pretty impressive landscape views, before returning back to the main road where we turned right to Ravenglass. In your little van, it would have been a breeze. Never mind, as they say, fortune favours the brave !

  • @karenchapman2561
    @karenchapman2561 2 роки тому

    Grear Trip 😁

  • @jcnredpizzawindow2219
    @jcnredpizzawindow2219 2 роки тому

    Sweet white van was it a Sussex van? Nice graphics.

  • @merylturner2220
    @merylturner2220 2 роки тому

    Definitely on the podium in the ‘shots’ game!

  • @jackienikora259
    @jackienikora259 2 роки тому

    Hi Carol I hope your shoulder comes right, take it easy.
    Love everything about your channel,you and Ken are two
    Peas in a pod🤍
    Every time I watch your vids I take notes on where we will be visiting and eating when my husband takes me on a holiday to your beautiful part of the world❤️
    Ps my husband doesn’t know he’s taking me there YET🤣🤣🤣but he is 😉

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      That’s great Jackie 😂 Hope you have a fantastic time when you get here. Carol’s shoulder is fully recovered now 🙏

  • @TheHarrip
    @TheHarrip 2 роки тому

    I practiced reverse parking GPUs so if when I had to do it with an aircraft I was comfortable composed and confident. Also it was fun, you can make a game of it 😉

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      Great idea to practice reverse parking, it always pays off 🙂👍

  • @mobile_noble4026
    @mobile_noble4026 2 роки тому +1

    Yes gps is a hit or miss sometimes. My miss one day was down “dirt” road which basically was a cow trail 😂. Luckily it was a beautiful sunny day. I always have my hard copy map books for back up

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, we are trying to get better at checking out the roads once we have plotted a route. The Pocket Earth App is good for that 🙂👍

  • @margaretconnery7422
    @margaretconnery7422 2 роки тому

    My daughter and I went to a queen concert with Adam Lambert and we got 2 Pepsi £9.50 i nearly fainted. The farmers ard kept busy regardless of the weather. Its nice to meet up with other people and have a chin wag and a cup of tea. XX ❤️💙

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      Hope you enjoyed the concert Margaret. Those drinks were expensive 💰😳

    • @margaretconnery7422
      @margaretconnery7422 2 роки тому

      @@LifeistooshortCK It was brilliant guy's a wonderful performance. XX ❤️💙

  • @Kermit-Si
    @Kermit-Si 2 роки тому

    Hi C&K, found this video very interesting because I will be travelling down the west coast of Cumbria this month on my way back from Scotland. My aim was to do the North 500 but many people I have spoken to are saying it has become so popular the local shops can't keep up with the demand. So also with the cost of diesel I have come up with the south 500, I'm going up the Northumberland coast into Scotland as far as Edinburgh then crossing over below Glasgow to Gourock, then south down the west coast then round into Cumbria. I'm giving myself 3 weeks. Can't wait. Longest trip so far for me and "Kermit the Camper" Hope your shoulder is better now Carol x

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      Very wise decision. We have been avoiding the NC500 since it became so popular. Have a fantastic trip in Kermit 🙂👍

  • @MrJckDoo
    @MrJckDoo 2 роки тому

    Glad to see you are improving little by little Carol Lovely video Ken and your music was brilliant. Was that Yo-Yo Ma on the cello?

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      Not sure about the cello. The tracks and artists are listed in the description 🙂

  • @darrenappleby5052
    @darrenappleby5052 2 роки тому

    Funnily enough we met The Other Windsors in Kirkby Lonsdale and they mentioned you had popped in for a cuppa. We will bump into you guys and the Little Red Camper I'm sure. Until then, keep on rolling and hope Carol's shoulder improved. Stay well 👍

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      Make sure you say hello if you see us out and about. Carol’s shoulder is much better now, thank you 🙏

    • @the-other-windsors
      @the-other-windsors 2 роки тому +1

      Hi again Darren, we hope you're both keeping well and still enjoying your travels. We haven't passed back through Kirkby Lonsdale, so haven't as yet given it try fir a stop over, but sure we will at some point. Take care Tina, Bernie and Blue

  • @anthonykinrade8642
    @anthonykinrade8642 2 роки тому

    Just so you know, it is TT week on the Isle of Man at the moment. I have never seen so many wild camping camper vans. I blame you pair...🤣🤣🙂

  • @patriciasuprenant2329
    @patriciasuprenant2329 2 роки тому

    Since the last few episodes (under the title "The Trip That Beat Us Up") were taped sometime in February, have you given up traveling? I can understand, especially if it is due to the price of fuel. But I also hope you are both well.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      No we are currently in France. That trip was called the trip that beat us as its the first time circumstances made us quit a trip.

  • @angelinemillar3039
    @angelinemillar3039 2 роки тому

    My neck of the woods from Lake District originally.

  • @jwilson2042
    @jwilson2042 2 роки тому

    Was ‘The Swan’ the copyright problem; it’s a very famous piece? And did that car enter your exit road at the wrong spot? That looked quite a dangerous location. Definitely getting my fix with this one, lots to see. Totally agree with Brewers Fayre, never found a decent one yet!

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      It was the Spanish track, Capricho Arabe that had the claim. The car was not signalling so took us by surprise when it suddenly turned in! 🙂

  • @yaminthegrey
    @yaminthegrey 2 роки тому

    Hari OM
    I am guessing the CCTV is to ensure payment (and psyche folk out) - but unless it specifically states no sleep overs, I am guessing you spend the night! You certainly had rugged weather and having the LRC was defo the right choice! YAM xx

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      You will have to watch the next episode to find out if you are right 😉😁

  • @suebt8794
    @suebt8794 2 роки тому

    We've got a 3/4 bed in our T4 and regret it every time we sleep in it! Why didn't we have a full width bed!! Next time!

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      Our bed is only 101cm wide so quite a snug fit 😁

  • @cinccave5459
    @cinccave5459 2 роки тому +1

    Maybe it's because I"m American but the shots game has a totally different meaning here.

  • @Sushi2735
    @Sushi2735 Рік тому +1

    Chillax????? Hope Carol is all healed up. Bless her heart, bad shoulder, achy neck, just makes you feel awful all over!! Hope she’s been soaking in a HOT tub 🙁

  • @HadriansWallNZ
    @HadriansWallNZ 2 роки тому

    What camera set up do you use when filming whilst driving? It always looks so smooth 👍

  • @daisymae3511
    @daisymae3511 2 роки тому

    Your have shown that great lovely rock formation at the end of the videos. What is that called?

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      That is Haytor Rocks on Dartmoor, Devon 🙂

    • @daisymae3511
      @daisymae3511 2 роки тому

      @@LifeistooshortCK Such a beautiful place!

  • @lindzhoward7752
    @lindzhoward7752 2 роки тому

    Heck, I wish you had have turned right, you missed a corker over Coney Fell.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      Didn’t know about that. Will have to check it out next time we are up that way 🙂

  • @lcook0825
    @lcook0825 2 роки тому

    Nice Spanish music for background.

  • @katherinekinnaird7522
    @katherinekinnaird7522 2 роки тому

    Thankfully no collision

  • @lcook0825
    @lcook0825 2 роки тому

    Hi guys. Hope Carols shoulder has improved.

  • @mychills123
    @mychills123 2 роки тому

    Hiya do you use any other apps for park ups other than park for night.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      Just Park4Night, Google Maps and Pocket Earth.

    • @mychills123
      @mychills123 2 роки тому

      Thanks for reply love your videos I can’t wait myself to purchase a van and just travel, you give very good info.

  • @clareclark6535
    @clareclark6535 2 роки тому

    That road was a bit flooded 😳 😐
    Was your singing copyrighted 😆

  • @ptgigg
    @ptgigg 2 роки тому

    I’m surprised Coca-Cola haven’t been onto you about the white ribbon painted on your van.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      Small fish

    • @ptgigg
      @ptgigg 2 роки тому

      @@LifeistooshortCK it’s a trademark and they have to defend it or lose it. But good luck.

  • @moonmother.
    @moonmother. 2 роки тому

    💜🙏🌸

  • @MarcelEling
    @MarcelEling 2 роки тому

    I know now from experience that it is sometimes quite difficullt to find a spot to camp.

    • @MarcelEling
      @MarcelEling 2 роки тому

      I am now at the Anderton boatlift.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому +1

      Some parts of the country can be quite challenging. It depends what type of van you have whether you can get away with just parking in a side street or car park as a last resort.

  • @marydeavin7947
    @marydeavin7947 5 місяців тому

    Herring Gull.

  • @mentonish
    @mentonish 2 роки тому

    The little red van is cheapter than the hotel at £80

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 роки тому

      That is true and you don’t get Daisy May looking after you in the hotel 😁👍