The Optimistic Adventurer
The Optimistic Adventurer
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Ride4Dementia was on our new podcast, please take a look.
Ride 4 Dementia: Ian Stone's Inspiring Journey to Raise Awareness and Funds
When Ian Stone’s mother was diagnosed with dementia, he couldn't just sit back and do nothing. Many people wonder, "Has my mum got dementia?" or "What do the early signs of dementia look like?" Ian wanted to raise money and, more importantly, awareness for those asking these very questions.
One evening, Ian sat with his mum and shared his idea. “I want to ride for charity, Mum,” Ian said. “But you don't have a bike,” his mum replied. She smiled gently, “You’ll find a way, Ian. You always do.”
Ian slowly watched his mum pass through the early signs of dementia, stages 1 and 2 of this cruel process. This was compounded...
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Caves and mermaid rock pools of Porth Beach near Newquay and Whipsiderry.
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Caves and mermaid rock pools of Porth Beach near Newquay and Whipsiderry.
Barefoot style Water shoes for paddle boarding and Wild Swimming for under £10
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Barefoot style Water shoes for paddle boarding and Wild Swimming for under £10
2024 Red Voyager 12ft 6" Paddle Board with V-Hull - the ultimate touring board review.
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2024 Red Voyager 12ft 6" Paddle Board with V-Hull - the ultimate touring board review.
Wild Swimming and Camping at Cullever Steps, North Dartmoor
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Wild Swimming and Camping at Cullever Steps, North Dartmoor
hitchhiking to Cornwall in 2024? Do people still pick you up?
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hitchhiking to Cornwall in 2024? Do people still pick you up?
Another pod of Dolphins that surrounded us while out paddleboarding near Brixham and Torquay.
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Another pod of Dolphins that surrounded us while out paddleboarding near Brixham and Torquay.
Conway falls in Snowdonia. Wonderful waterfall for a swim.
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Conway falls in Snowdonia. Wonderful waterfall for a swim.
Review of The Aquaplanet Cuda Race 14' touring paddleboard.
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Review of The Aquaplanet Cuda Race 14' touring paddleboard.
PorthTowan tidal mermaid pool. A wonderful blue pool in the rocks. Wild swimming heaven.
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PorthTowan tidal mermaid pool. A wonderful blue pool in the rocks. Wild swimming heaven.
Semi Dry Suit from AliExpress. A budget paddle boarding and kayak suit review.
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Semi Dry Suit from AliExpress. A budget paddle boarding and kayak suit review.
Wind-Powered Fun: Paddle Board Sailing Technique Unveiled!
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Wind-Powered Fun: Paddle Board Sailing Technique Unveiled!
Blackchurch Rock and waterfall nr Hartland Devon with Facebook group Optimistic Adventures
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Blackchurch Rock and waterfall nr Hartland Devon with Facebook group Optimistic Adventures
Orestone Rock, Hopes Nose Torquay, Devon. Paddleboarding and snorkeling.
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Orestone Rock, Hopes Nose Torquay, Devon. Paddleboarding and snorkeling.
White Water Paddleboarding on The River Dart. Tambo Core paddle board.
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White Water Paddleboarding on The River Dart. Tambo Core paddle board.
DJI Drone The Green Bridge of Wales, Pembrokeshire. Paddleboarding, kayak and climbing location
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DJI Drone The Green Bridge of Wales, Pembrokeshire. Paddleboarding, kayak and climbing location
st Govan’s chapel, The Green Bridge, Blue Pool and more. Pembrokeshire and the Gower.
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st Govan’s chapel, The Green Bridge, Blue Pool and more. Pembrokeshire and the Gower.
The Prop Factory Exeter. A winter wonderland for those that love a selfie.
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The Prop Factory Exeter. A winter wonderland for those that love a selfie.
Lost my dog while hiking! Rescue Dog to Wild Camping Dog.
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Lost my dog while hiking! Rescue Dog to Wild Camping Dog.
POSTBRIDGE WATERFALL - DARTMOOR FALLS SERIES
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POSTBRIDGE WATERFALL - DARTMOOR FALLS SERIES
Black Tor Falls, Dartmoor's best waterfall so far...but the search continues.
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Black Tor Falls, Dartmoor's best waterfall so far...but the search continues.
Paddleboarding the beautiful Tiverton Canal with one of my girls.
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Paddleboarding the beautiful Tiverton Canal with one of my girls.
24 hour Cornish Mini Adventure Wild Camping and Merlin's Cave.
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24 hour Cornish Mini Adventure Wild Camping and Merlin's Cave.
bird attack full, Jack Daw came to see me & wouldn't leave me alone. #birds #birdslover #animalbite
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bird attack full, Jack Daw came to see me & wouldn't leave me alone. #birds #birdslover #animalbite
St Cuthbert's Cave, Holywell beach. Cornish Adventure, Car camping and Tin Mines.
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St Cuthbert's Cave, Holywell beach. Cornish Adventure, Car camping and Tin Mines.
Self build hot tub room - why I’ve been away from adventuring for a while.
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Self build hot tub room - why I’ve been away from adventuring for a while.
Spitchwick Access Protest, Right to Roam - my head was turned though!
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Spitchwick Access Protest, Right to Roam - my head was turned though!
Cornish beach with amazing shipwreck. Maenporth Beach, all you need to know, get your paddleboard!
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Cornish beach with amazing shipwreck. Maenporth Beach, all you need to know, get your paddleboard!
Book your Canadian Canoe trip down the river dart with Paddle Devon
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Book your Canadian Canoe trip down the river dart with Paddle Devon
Navigating Dreams: Tyler's Journey Down the River Dart. Disabled camping trip, do it differently.
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Navigating Dreams: Tyler's Journey Down the River Dart. Disabled camping trip, do it differently.

Комментарии

  • @MsDeepblue2
    @MsDeepblue2 День назад

    Cracking video! Those caves are spectacular! I've dived and kayaked around Brixham and the Torbay area a fair bit. I also spend great deal of time in Pembrokeshire doing the same! If you're ever up that way again (I see you've done Abereiddy) go up to Ceibwr Bay and paddle to the Witches Cauldron (about a mile). Great cave system with different chambers that open/close according to the tide state. Also a waterfall cave. You've got a new subscriber! 😁

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer День назад

      Thanks for the tip. I went there around Christmas time but the sea was so rough. Definitely one for this summer (when it arrives!) thanks for the sub!

  • @eternalamaiti
    @eternalamaiti 4 дня назад

    I just bought a similar one, hope it will perform just as well.

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 4 дня назад

      Let me know how you get on, there’s lots of similar chairs. Some good, some terrible. Thanks for stopping by my channel.

  • @Flarkin
    @Flarkin 9 дней назад

    I was considering writing a full review of this kayak but looks like it's well covered here! Just a few thoughts... I've had one for about 3 years now, overall would agree that it's a great boat. Stable, fast and comfortable. Have used it on rivers, canals and sea. IMO a similar experience to a decent 2-man sit on top kayak but obviously with the advantage of being able to pack it away much smaller (and take on public transport). Also more comfortable than a solid kayak with the inflatable seats! It's tough but vulnerable to thorns and other sharp objects pricking the sides, mine has been punctured 3 times now. Fortunately it's easy to repair tiny holes with the included patches but something to watch out for. The area inside the bow is quite annoying to dry out as it's difficult to reach with a towel, but otherwise pretty easy to pack away. As others have said, the tracking is excellent. I usually fit a tiny 3" fin as it doesn't seem to effect the tracking much but makes manoeuvring easier. This also helps with shallow water, eg. the River Medway canoe passes (saw someone asking about this!).

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 9 дней назад

      Great addition to the comments. Thank you. Mine has survived nearly 2 years without a puncture…yet.

  • @thecoastalexplorer
    @thecoastalexplorer 14 дней назад

    hpw does it perform with ocean waves

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 13 дней назад

      I’m taking it out in the sea mid July but the waves at the mouth of the estuary were pretty lumpy. Something to consider: these boats are primarily made for the US creek, fishing market. While they will perform well for other uses (like I showed in the video), they will be susceptible to offshore and side winds in coastal areas. Would I use the be in the sea? Yes, because I make sure I know (as much as one can) the weather conditions I’ll be paddling in and I’d make sure my second paddler was proficient at managing any issues. It’s a great boat for what it’s made to do, if ocean paddling is your thing then I’d get a Sea Kayak or similar. Hope that helps.

    • @thecoastalexplorer
      @thecoastalexplorer 13 дней назад

      @@TheOptimisticAdventurer thank you

  • @kitesupskate1456
    @kitesupskate1456 15 дней назад

    Awesome view! If it’s open sea I would’ve likely gotten myself maybe a little closer to the shoreline (like it seems to be your heading in the vid as well) trying to keep a slight visual and carry on for sure!

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 15 дней назад

      Exactly what we did. Was a beautiful paddle. Will put the full trip up soon.

  • @oscar38
    @oscar38 18 дней назад

    Subtitles please😊

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 18 дней назад

      Such a lovely bunch of people I met along the way. But yes, some strong accents.

  • @Bruce-vq7ni
    @Bruce-vq7ni 21 день назад

    Just don't drink the water💦 - Or it's 🤮 🚽🧻🪠

  • @varunthapliyal8960
    @varunthapliyal8960 23 дня назад

    Thankyou, nice man ❤

  • @gorVR.
    @gorVR. 23 дня назад

    I’ve been there! Is it Harland bay?

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 23 дня назад

      No, quite a bit further south.

    • @gorVR.
      @gorVR. 23 дня назад

      @@TheOptimisticAdventurer oh. Sorry!

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 23 дня назад

      @@gorVR. no apologies needed, this one is at Towan Sands.

    • @gorVR.
      @gorVR. 23 дня назад

      @@TheOptimisticAdventurer oh right! I need to get the name right 😂

  • @raczyk
    @raczyk 23 дня назад

    Have you tried the 13'2" or 12' voyager as a comparison? I'm 5'10" and 150 lbs wondering if the 12' would be enough, it's 28" in width though, so not sure how much less stable it be.

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 23 дня назад

      I went out with a friend who was trying the 28” wide one and even though he’s a very accomplished paddler (one of the top guys in the UK) he found it a bit wobbly. I’ll ask if I can take one out to test next weekend.

  • @raczyk
    @raczyk 23 дня назад

    how did you take those drone shots? Can you land a drone on the baddle board?

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 23 дня назад

      I did yes. Though I’ve lost 4 drones to the sea and rivers now so when I get a new one my family have banned me from flying over water.

    • @raczyk
      @raczyk 23 дня назад

      @@TheOptimisticAdventurer Are the drones not smart enough to land on a moving board? I assume you're using the DJI drones.

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 23 дня назад

      @@raczyk yes DJI but landing on a moving platform has to be done manually. I’ve never lost a drone that way, flying in no satellite environments (valleys and woodland) and one flying through a sea arch in high winds, the one other time was a long story but my fault as well. ‘You takes the risks you pay the price’ as the old saying goes. I keep promising myself I will learn but I don’t.

  • @stevendavies6251
    @stevendavies6251 25 дней назад

    Absolutely amazing.. Wow what a morning.

  • @ciarankeast2858
    @ciarankeast2858 25 дней назад

    Are mermaid pools the same as what we call tidepools here in the US? Or are they different somehow?

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 25 дней назад

      Same, the recent trend of “wild swimming” (otherwise known as…swimming 😂) has meant a few pretty names have popped up for such pools. Thanks for stopping by.

  • @retrorampage484
    @retrorampage484 26 дней назад

    Love Lannacombe. We used to have our family summer holiday in that area. Often had breakfast on Lannacombe as we had to get there early to get a parking space!

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 26 дней назад

      Parkingjis still the same! Early bird catches the worm. Glad you enjoyed the video, my editing had come on a bit since this one but thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment.

  • @sinad153
    @sinad153 26 дней назад

    It won't let me vote for some reason. That head is awesome. Your kids are weird.

  • @The1trueDave
    @The1trueDave 26 дней назад

    2:27 I struck gold here - those measurements are really useful! Looking at one to carry bikes in without having to disassemble them and reckoned I needed c.110cm of height so I think that might just about do it! Do the centre seats come out as one unit or can they be removed separately? Thx...

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 26 дней назад

      Thats awesome to know, thanks for the feedback. Have you seen the vid of the finished camper? Middle seat footings were a real pain to remove, big crow bar to pry them out but the seats come out as one, very heavy unit. Luckily my mate is an even bigger unit so it was no issue.

  • @sgray948
    @sgray948 27 дней назад

    Looks amazing

  • @lyndamilne2201
    @lyndamilne2201 27 дней назад

    They saw you coming!!! Sorry mate!! 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 27 дней назад

      That’s no fun, I was sure you’d have my back on this one. I will take it to school and show the kids when we do fossils! Have I swayed you? 🙏 😂🤣

    • @lyndamilne2201
      @lyndamilne2201 27 дней назад

      @@TheOptimisticAdventurer yes that’s a much better use for it!!! Sorry to disappoint you - but you did ask for honesty!!!

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 27 дней назад

      @lyndamilne2201 you never disappoint!

    • @lyndamilne2201
      @lyndamilne2201 27 дней назад

      @@TheOptimisticAdventurer 😂😂😂😘

  • @alexwhite9511
    @alexwhite9511 27 дней назад

    Epic skull I want one 😊

  • @Vic-te7qh
    @Vic-te7qh 27 дней назад

    Im with the girls on this one 😂

  • @pixie71
    @pixie71 27 дней назад

    Tat!!!! 😂

  • @AmyMitchell-sn4pl
    @AmyMitchell-sn4pl 27 дней назад

    A definite yes!!

  • @leath25
    @leath25 28 дней назад

    Hi I bought one from trespass for half price in sale 5000 w resistant.bought my 2 man tent with me just in case on a wild camp.after setting it up I looked at it and decided to sleep in the 2 man tent.far too small for comfort.if I was going to use it in future I'd make sure Id have a tarp over it so if it rained I could get dressed outside without getting soaked.all the best from Carl from Birmingham

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer 28 дней назад

      Hi Carl. Thanks for the helpful insight. I’m sure they have a place…I just don’t know where it is!

  • @neilconstant930
    @neilconstant930 29 дней назад

    is it a table?

  • @Muflinn
    @Muflinn 29 дней назад

    GL IT will be long day 🎉

  • @frankjones4357
    @frankjones4357 Месяц назад

    And here I am thinking that someone had laid a trail of breadcrumbs to his boys. lmao!

  • @Ponchitograndito
    @Ponchitograndito Месяц назад

    😂 that's probably broken right now

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      It’s been on 5 trips, still going strong. I get what you mean though, there’s a lot of bad quality stuff on Temu. Hence why I’m sharing the good things I find. Thanks for stopping by.

  • @OtiAdventureToller
    @OtiAdventureToller Месяц назад

    Looks great!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Месяц назад

    This looks great. A flashlight would definitely help in the caves.

  • @alexwhite9511
    @alexwhite9511 Месяц назад

    He looks like he loving life :)

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      We’re doing our very best to make sure she has the best life after a terrible start. Thanks for commenting.

  • @telhunter7919
    @telhunter7919 Месяц назад

    Great review Dom, I’ve got that model and it’s just as you say, a fantastic board, Red are a awesome company, I’ll have to pop down to the Breakwater soon. Thanks for sharing.👍😊

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      If you do be aware they are charging £6 a board to launch!!! Mental I know. Also message me and I’ll join you.

  • @dollymadrid6479
    @dollymadrid6479 Месяц назад

    Is it real?? OMG🎉❤❤❤

  • @oliverdecker1930
    @oliverdecker1930 Месяц назад

    Really good real world review and in general a nice video! Thank you very much for this!

  • @oliverdecker1930
    @oliverdecker1930 Месяц назад

    I have the Chelan 155 and super happy with it. I use it in the seas around Hong Kong. It's super stable and can battle small waves as well. It's roomy, comfortable and durable. Single paddling works great and tracking is good. Two thumbs up.

  • @bauchle
    @bauchle Месяц назад

    cause you are yelling like you are going to storm the walls....

  • @susyq2661
    @susyq2661 Месяц назад

    🤣🤣🤣

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      Thanks for watching. She has an amazing story, street dog to adventure dog. She’s amazing.

  • @angelaalex8086
    @angelaalex8086 Месяц назад

    Man's best friend 🐕 for sure 💜

  • @Pedelorean
    @Pedelorean Месяц назад

    I've picked up a couple of hitchhikers in Cornwall / Hampshire before - mainly because they didn't look smelly or like weirdos! :) They were both really nice and interesting people. One of them was going to a raft race in Cornwall and I ended up joining them for it for a few hours and it was a brilliant detour!

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      Awesome, did you take part in the raft race? Hopefully I didn’t look smelly or like a weirdo!

    • @Pedelorean
      @Pedelorean Месяц назад

      @@TheOptimisticAdventurer I helped them launch the raft but it got me interested in crazy raft races and I've taken part in Paddle Round The Pier in Brighton a few times building all sorts of silly car / boat rafts. You can see some of those races on my channel. You don't seem smelly / weird, which is why you got picked up, I'm sure. Plus, in the south west people are more used to seeing nice hitchhikers I think. Not sure you would have as much luck in London 😂

  • @jameswalker6983
    @jameswalker6983 Месяц назад

    Another really great review 👍🏻 Just about to head down to AS this morning to test out the Chelan 155 and the Spinera with my Family - our two sons are 10 and 2, we’ll take the little guy with us in the Chelan but my other son is keen to paddle on his own, how would this suit a 10 year-old tethered to us with a line? Calm water only, not the sea, at least not for a while anyway.

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      Hi. Thanks for the positive feedback. I think it would suit those needs perfectly, it’s very nimble on the water. The guys down there will give you the most sound advice though, I’m just keen amateur.

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      How did you get on?

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Месяц назад

    It looks interesting, but I don't have the courage to go on the trail without anything but hiking boots tightened around the ankles 😅

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      What about when you have a dip? Can’t swim in your hiking boots my friend.

    • @ervinslens
      @ervinslens Месяц назад

      @@TheOptimisticAdventurer I take them off and hope that nothing will attack and poison me 😂

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      @ervinslens brilliant! I’m going for a dip later but I can’t find my dive mask. The full face one does not work with the beard!

  • @Gregnjord
    @Gregnjord Месяц назад

    👍 top quality content as per matey

  • @tedbearon5415
    @tedbearon5415 Месяц назад

    That looks like a long nose spider crab because the Rizzo how I know that's not a Japanese spider crab is because they're actually the hugest crab

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      Yes, the Japanese ones are absolutely massive! Thanks for commenting. Have you seen one in real life?

    • @tedbearon5415
      @tedbearon5415 Месяц назад

      @@TheOptimisticAdventurer no but I did see them on like television like Octonauts and stuff

  • @TINYVENTURE
    @TINYVENTURE Месяц назад

    I had the absolute best time and best for Dartmoor camp, thank you

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Месяц назад

    This was absolutely gorgeous 👏, place looks just perfect!

  • @mancskifluff
    @mancskifluff Месяц назад

    I dread to think how much of my language was edited out?! Great vid!!

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      There were parts that sounded like a video of a very different genre. 🤣😂

  • @lesliejury1019
    @lesliejury1019 Месяц назад

    Hitched from Plymouth to Exeter ok, buggered if we could get a lift home 😂

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      I got the train due to time constraints. I’m definitely going to do more.

  • @for-real-countrygirl4192
    @for-real-countrygirl4192 Месяц назад

    Im getting cold just watching this. Give me tropical waters or give me death 😂😂

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      I’ve never been in tropical water, one day I will and it will blow my mind. Thanks for commenting and stopping by.

    • @for-real-countrygirl4192
      @for-real-countrygirl4192 Месяц назад

      @TheOptimisticAdventurer you will love it. I'm leaving today for the gulf in Florida. I plan on posting some shorts over the next few days. It's gonna be amazing. Hopefully I'll be lucky and see some dolphins 🐬 too. Cool video BTW

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      @@for-real-countrygirl4192 subscribed. Enjoy.

    • @for-real-countrygirl4192
      @for-real-countrygirl4192 Месяц назад

      @@TheOptimisticAdventurer omgosh thank you.

    • @for-real-countrygirl4192
      @for-real-countrygirl4192 Месяц назад

      @@TheOptimisticAdventurer I'm subscribed to yall too. Thank you so much 💓

  • @greyline1012
    @greyline1012 Месяц назад

    That was fast. Can I ask, are you solo trekking round the UK?

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      No, this was just a spur of the moment decision. One day when the kids are older I will do.

    • @greyline1012
      @greyline1012 Месяц назад

      @@TheOptimisticAdventurer Oh good for you. Enjoy and stay safe.

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Месяц назад

    Interesting topic, I've never actually tried it, but 30 seconds might be a European record 😅😅

    • @TheOptimisticAdventurer
      @TheOptimisticAdventurer Месяц назад

      In 2012 I hitched over 450 miles with a full sized wooden Zebra named Stephanie, was a great experience.

    • @ervinslens
      @ervinslens Месяц назад

      @@TheOptimisticAdventurer hahah that’s a story to tell actually 😄😄