A bit of a BIG announcement, what I'm going to do, and musings as to why more people than ever are turning to Living Simply, or a Minimalist Lifestyle.
Oh Andrew, I just stumbled on this video today and can’t tell you how much strength you have given me through this, as well as the video of your beautiful father, and living life as we want to. I have been doing up my house ready to sell up and buy something tiny and mortgage free as well as a campervan so I can rent out the property whilst I travel Scotland ( and later Europe) in a Campervan . I thought it would take me 18 months two years to sort everything. However yesterday my job was put at risk, and I will take voluntary ( or compulsory) redundancy. I am full of joy and terrified all at the same time. Yesterday walking on an empty beach I was laughing out loud and shouted “I’m free!” At the top my voice into the crashing waves and then came home and panicked as I realised if I did not sell my cottage within six months I couldn’t afford the mortgage after that. What a strange mix of emotions. I won’t miss working 55-60 hours a week, but will miss the lovely people I work with. I am just old enough to start taking my pension, so would be able to live a simple life, I think. You are an amazing inspiration and have calmed my fear. Thank you, thank you. X
Aww, thank you Jo, and thanks for sharing your story. Congratulations on what you are doing! I took voluntary redundancy a year ago to follow my dreams and while I've never worked as hard in my life, I certainly have no regrets. If you look back on some of my vlogs from January 2017 you'll see the ups and downs I was experiencing similar to you. I'm hoping - if I get time - to make a 'one year on' video soon. All the best.
I think you are correct in what you are saying re reasons why people will be living that life. As young people will not have a hope in hell of ever owning their own home. Life is about more than working to life, which is the culture in Britain now. Stressed out Britain.
I just saw your video in my suggested videos! LOVED IT! I loved what you said about "talking to the camera" and how it is only worth it if you know people are watching and comments are my favorite! Love your accent:) xoxo
oh wow, this is a seriously big move. I knew the west coast would pull you here, its the fairies, i keep telling everyone haha. I wish you all the best. I am here if you ever want to meet for a laugh. I cannot offer advice, because you know I am beyond feral at this point, and I only lead people into the darkness lol. but I wish you all the best. what a wonderful thing to do for Dougal. I chose to live in a car park , rather than leave my dogs. they are family. you have what it takes to do this, go Andrew !
Happy New Year mate, I took voluntary redundancy in Oct '15 ... Best thing I ever did :) I think you're right about everything in this video, the dog, relationships, Scotland... All pivotal things that make up the essence of one's life. Good luck with it all .. Very best wishes.. J
Andrew Ditton I consider myself to be somewhat of a minimalist however I totally disagree with your thought that more people are starting to think that way . If anything I would say more people , especially the younger generation are getting even more materialistic than ever before . That's their problem though . It just leaves more room in the great outdoors for the likes of us while they play their video games . Have a great 2017.
Scotchmansvan Cheers matey! Yes, I do think it takes until middle-age for many of us to 'wake up'. It will be interesting to interview my niece and nephew (14 & 15) to see what they have to say. Thanks for the message, and have a wonderful 2017 too.
All the very best with what must have been a big decision. Your move will just give us even more entertainment in watching where you go with Dougal. The Scottish islands have been drawing my attention too. Paul Murton has done a number of series on the islands which have been fascinating.
You are so right my friend this is why I like your channel it's a more eccentric than a lot of Van channels that everything's great great great but you know it's really fake.. and I've said this a my channel two people need to go back to basics and let simple it starting to happen slowly..
I'm a little behind on my videos from the holiday and just watched this one. Congrats and best wishes on the redundancy. I wouldn't be surprised given your lifestyle and outlook on life if it ends up being a huge positive. We can't wait to continue following your journey from here in the states. Thank you for staying real and telling it like it is. Meanwhile taking your responsibility to Dougal so seriously really says a lot about your character. Being a dog owner is a huge joy but should also be a huge responsibility and I'm so glad to see you understand that as well. Dougal is one lucky boy! Best Wishes!
Happy New Year to you both, and yes, go for it mate you will not regret it. It will open new doors that you haven't yet imagined. I took redundancy/early retirement from a well known UK bank 16 years ago, as for me the danger signs were on the door then. I repaid my mortgage sold up, bought a motorhome and travelled France and Spain on my own until i found 'my' own personal Shangri-la here in the mountains of inland Spain. Am still here but unfortunately the bureaucrats are circling again. Uncertain times ahead indeed. Good luck and remember you are blessed with the only skill you need to survive.....common sense, and a faithful companion...woof
I've only just watched this, and love and agree with every word. But, and there is always a BUT! Living simply is one thing, maybe Dougal is taking it all just a little to literally, and could contribute a bit more 😷
Andrew is your Nissan a Diesel Truck? I ask because I want to know what the weight it will pull. The Airstream I'm looking at is 3865 LBS (1754 Kilos) and at the edge for the American Nissan Frontier Petrol Model
I agree that minimalism is a growing movement. From RUclips channels, like yours, it's clear that people are choosing experiences over things. I've enjoyed watching your videos, and I look forward to more, as your journey takes a different turn than where you had initially anticipated. I often go back to a saying, "Everything is always happening in perfect time," and I think your recent voluntary severance is an opportunity, and I look forward to what you will make of it. Your optimitism is contagious! Thank you, Mr. Handsome in leather :-)
Good for you Andrew! I admire your courage. Go out there and live your dream, have fun and just think of all the adventures that await you. As soon as the Rio is delivered in the spring, we'll be heading north for a tour of the Hebrides and can't wait to be cycling along those endless windswept beaches! ATB to you and Dougal.
Andrew, I wish you well for the coming year. I love watching your vlogs that include the highs and lows of life. Do not change. Just before Xmas I retired which is exciting but also scary as my life now appears to have no structure. Now, whereas all my life it has been driven by the owning of possessions I find now that it is no longer important and that all I want is the minimum possessions and to enjoy my caravan this coming year. I will be watching your progress with interest and hoping to pick up many more tips on how to manage a simple life.
Hi Andrew After I started watching your videos I'm getting more & more interested in airstream travel were did you buy yours & will airstream be @ NEC ? Once again your do well I'm jealous 😊 Hope 2 see you @ NEC
Hi Mark, sadly Airstream has pulled out of the UK market citing the exchange rate as making them completely unaffordable. There was talk of a new UK dealer but no luck. Check out Adventure Leisure Vehicles of Tebay for used stock, or Airstream Europe in Germany for new (which you will have to buy in EUR and fetch yourself). Neither will be at the NEC sadly, but I will be, dashing about with a clipboard and an impossible number of motorhomes to judge :@) I bought mine from Airstream & Co which became Adventure Leisure Vehicles when they diversified.
There's so much truth in this blog and what you have said is what a lot of us are just thinking.......something like "stop the ride I want to get off". Well done and good luck...............................Just keep the vlogs going there better than anything on SKY tv.
+Graham Elvin Praise indeed, thank you Graham! Yes, I shall keep charting my progress and sharing it. I will never profess to having all the answers but it's fun finding out :)
+Andromeda Jones No I haven't...yet! Would love to though. I had a friend visit there once and loved it too. Sounds like an idea for a camping trip when the weather warms up, cheers! :)
Thanks Teresa. It's been something I've been wanting to do and say for a long time and finally RUclips seems to have provided me with a means to do that. All the best to you too :)
Self Sufficiency = The Good Life - remember that show??? :). Seriously, though, I quit my job in 2015 for reasons similar to the ones you mentioned and have no regrets. Happy New Year Andrew - and Dougal, of course! :)
+RecMan2010 Oh yes, who can forget 'The Good Life?' I'd like to say I'm channelling Tom Good, but I think my friends would probably accuse me of being more like Margo Leadbetter! :@) All the best.
Congratulations on taking control. I know you will excel at whatever you decide to go for. I hope 2017 works out as good for you as I am expecting it to.
Thank you Andrew. I've enjoyed watching your vlogs. I take a lot of inspiration from this latest one. I too take voluntary redundancy in 2017 which is scaring the pants off me !
Well you're a brave person to pack it all in & follow a dream! Your commit to your dog is commendable. Videos are entertaining, well produced, & funny! Your dog really should have his own RUclips channel, these cute vids of dogs accumulate 10 of thousand of hits! Give him some third person diolog, make it funny, new adventures every week or so,... I am a positive subscriber, really enjoy your work, time & effort.
Good luck for the future Andrew. I know the Airstream is all mod cons, but if the clock could be wound back, do you think you'd enjoy living simply in the old Thomson, with no EHU, hot water etc? All the best!
+MPSFIRE999 I seriously considered full timing in my Thomson in the early 90s but it was lack of mod cons that prevented me from doing so (and lack of finances/skill to sort it.) I did go fully lpg & EHU free one summer, and getting up for work at 5am instead of 6 to chop kindling and spending an hour heating the water for a shower quickly loses its appeal. I'm trying now to present a 'soft option' somewhere between the miserable rich commuter in their £1m detached house and the nomadic woodland-dweller; kind of the best of both worlds.
Happy New Year Andrew! Thanks so much for sharing all of your amazing adventures. You and Dougal have been a major inspiration and bring such heart felt warmth with each new post. New vistas open before us. All the best in 2017 and thanks. Jeff in the west.
Hi Andrew. Thank you for sharing such inspiring content. I recently went through redundancy myself and haven't looked back. Without a career defining a large part of who you are, I'm sure you'll explore exactly who you are on a much deeper level than ever in the coming months. You're absolutely right about focusing on relationships. As you've discovered, "security" within a corporate job is somewhat of an illusion nowadays. Real security is found in surrounding yourself with like minded people who care about you. Do that and you'll be amazed at the opportunities that present themselves! All the best brother ✌️
+Mr Person Thanks very much for that reassuring vote of confidence! That's anther issue you touched on there - after 23 years the job has been a part of my identity and that will now also disappear. Exciting times ahead, cheers!
Can't wait for your adventures in the wilderness of the Hebrides. The scenery always makes me melancholic, as if I am longing to "home". And I even don't live in the UK :) Take care of doggy ♥ Good luck
+Anat Katz Anat, I come from Dover which is the opposite end of the U.K, yet as soon as I first went to the Hebrides (aged 39) I felt at HOME for the first time in my life. Once of the reasons I study the Gaelic language and culture and language is to try and make sense of this profound connection but I have no logical answers. So I would suggest that your feeling of home is not as odd as you may think. I hope you make it there some day. All the best.
Happy New Year and what a resolution! Enjoy the challenges but aside from leaving "regular work" your set-up and life style allow you the freedom to travel and live frugally. Maybe you might even venture to Europe before it disintegrates border wise and economically, 2017 may be the can opener in that regard. Hopefully will see you around at the NEC show, if there is an Airstream Basecamp there I will be the one photographing and measuring every aspect of it! All the best.
+Nordkapp You will be fighting ME to get anywhere near an Airstream Basecamp! ;@) I think there is no chance that one will be at the NEC, but you never know. I am actually thinking that maybe I should go to France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany before I head up to Scotland...we will see how things go. All the best!
+Benoit Audet Merci Benoit, mais tu écris l'anglais beaucoup mieux que plusiers Anglais! And your English is far better than my French. Bonne Année à toi, et bienvenue à bord! ;@)
HAPPY NEW YEAR to you two😀. And well done. I know it's down the other end of the country but if you both are down in Cornwall we would love to see you at St Agnes Beacon CC Site👍 All the best for 2017
So inspiring Andrew! Nans do know best (and dogs of course.) Loving your realness and I'm glad you leave the sugar coating to those Willy Wonka types 😁 Good luck for the coming year and may your brave, bold decisions continue.
Hi Andrew, Happy New Year!! I retired a year ago after 36 years in corporate life and rediscovered my myself. You are on your way to enjoy the best journey of your life. Travel well my friend!!!
I'm going to say congratulations on your redundancy. I know you will make a success of what ever you do. You already have a great base to start from. However I know how scary it can be. About 8 years ago I took voluntary redundancy from a job I was in for 26 years. The last couple of years there I hated it. So you would have thought that would have made my decision easy. In the end it took a friend in America to make my mind up. They said they were fed up of hearing how unhappy I was, and if I didn't take the redundancy they would stop writing to me!!! Just the push I needed. I am now much more relaxed about life. Although I still work, I'm doing something I enjoy, without the pressures I had before. I am sure you are going to enjoy your new adventures, and I'm looking forward to hearing all about them xx
Hi Andrew. I'm another one who has recently found you and am enjoying your videos. A question for you! You say (imply) here that the life you lead doesn't cost that much. Can you thrash that out a little. As someone who takes off in my campervan whenever I get the chance, I end up paying an average of £15-£18 a night just for me and the dog. 365*£18 is £6.5K before you add in fuel, repairs, depreciation on the car, food...... That might be cheap by comparison with many places / ways to live, but for someone contemplating a whole new start, without any / steady employment, it's not peanuts. Any thoughts appreciated (here, or in a video!)
+Peter Hayes Hi Peter, don't panic Mr Manwering! ;@) For a start, I manage to keep my 'sites and lpg/ehu ' bill to about £300/month in the winter and £200 in the summer. I planning videos about living in vans, full timing vs residential, address, affordability etc... Thanks for the tip, and I intend to make a video about it in a week or two. All the best.
Very best wishes to you as you begin your next adventure. You seem really motivated and positive, which always helps with life's challenges. I am so glad that you are continuing to share your experiences on your channel and I look forward to continue being inspired by your simplistic living...
Andrew, my best wishes for the 2017 and beyond, you will be Ok going to your favorite spot. I have done a similar thing coming down to Tasmania living simple free of the slavery of consumerism. You never know what is out there in the future but I guess that perhaps you will come a more strong promoter of living simple and caring for nature. Our kind of life it is responsible, we consume less we care for the future of the planet. Cheers.
Hi Andrew, I'm living in Spain and trying to live simply like yourself. I haven't quite got it right yet but am still working on it. Things are much better now than ten years ago. Your videos are both inspirational and informative. Thanks.
You're so sweet and as a crazy dog lady with six dogs I totally get your connection with your little furry best friend. Much love and all the best for 2017 xx
OMG! Andrew first, happy new year , and 2017 is the year were we are planning for a big change as we to be a minimalist and to be debt free. Thank you for this inspiring video your right we need to just do it and go for it.👍🏼
vanessa gomez Happy 2017 to you too Vanessa! Getting out of debt is the most important step - once you achieve that you will be truly free. All the best :)
In one way I think you are brave leaving behind your last bit of financial security, but it is also that same security that is holding you back doing whatever it is you want to do. Certainly going to be an exciting 2017 year for you. Dougal just wanted dad to shut up and let him sleep..bless.
I have every confidence in you Andrew and wish you every success. When life presents opportunities, we must embrace them. I for one know I would do exactly the same in your situation! The start of an exciting new chapter.
All the best with the gig in the first Qtr, you'll be much richer moving on this year and the rest to follow. You can't candy coat the western isles weather either?..I'm in your jet-stream just trying to get head above water to 'run away'. C.
+Chris Brady Cheers Chris! Yes, winter weather in the Western Isles and caravan living do NOT go together so we will have to see what next winter brings...
Ah awesome work, the world has gone crazy I just wish more people would open their eyes to it. Look forward to watching all your new content :) I'm converting a Campervan soon so will be uploading plenty of videos of that and my travels too :)
Good for you! I was having the same discussion only last week with my work colleagues about the way of society and how materialistic people are becoming, but how some want to escape. I, for one, don't follow the 'look at me I have designer everything' crowd and enjoy living simply. Yes, I have a 9-5 job, house and car, but it's a small modest house, modest car and I don't need anything more. I have also started to walk away from the 'social media' side of things and live in the real world and experience real life. Of course I still follow you and that will never change :) I believe you have done what will made you happy and now you just need to follow your heart. We only get one shot at life so grab it while you can!
Absolutely Al! That's why I never present the path I'm following as the 'right' path for everyone. It's just about being mindful as you are being, not a race to have the most stuff or a competition to have the least stuff. It's about NOT being that commuter on the 0652 to Cannon Street and getting home at 9pm every night just to keep the 5 bed house that stays empty all the time and the Merc that does 3,000 miles a year. You know what I mean! Cheers.
l bloody love your channel, i agree the world is very scary at the moment. I'm trying not to make it affect my little bubble. I have a rescue hound I adore. You can always work around a hound. It's hard work for me but always worth it but if you feel you need to escape go for it. I might not be far behind you :)
+Chunky Lee Jones Absolutely, we're going back to that thing about knowing too many people who die too young...there isn't a day that goes by where I don't appreciate how blessed and lucky I am to be able to do the things I do. It would be a shocking waste not to make the most of it. Cheers!
I agree with everything you said, yer wee dog is adorable I'm sure he will appreciate you giving up everything for him.Good luck with your new adventure Happy New Year Xx
Good morning Andrew, as a newish subscriber I have just finished watching all your videos, and my verdict is, they were BLOODY MARVELLOUS, articulate and human is the best compliment I can pay, and are recommended to anybody who not only love the countryside but are in love with the Scottish Islands as I am, I visit in May every year and hope to do so again this year, please do not stop making these wonderful videos as many out there are hanging on your every word. very best wishes, Colin.
Ah, thank you so much Colin, that's such a lovely and much appreciated thing to say. I should be up there myself in May so our paths may even cross! All the best.
I will be on Skye this time with a good mate, on a photography fortnight the first two weeks of May self catering in a couple of cottages we have hired, It is getting expensive year on year too holiday this way so eventually I will have to treat myself to a new small campervan as usually I like you travel mainly alone these days since loosing my wife a few years ago, I will keep a lookout for you, I will be travelling up from Kent where I live, anyway enough of my ramblings, take care Andrew, best wishes, Colin.
I'm a Brit, resident in Spain, and the future is VERY uncertain for all us Brits over here. Therefore, in 2017 we will be buying a motorhome. That will become my real home whatever happens. My research will continue at the NEC in Feb. Maybe I will see you there. You are a real inspiration to us and you have given us an appreciation of Scotland and the UK in general. I don't want to leave my home in Spain, but with the motorhome purchase I know I will at least have a home. Happy journeys for 2017 and a glorious job free life. Enjoy!
+CocoBunjee So pleased to hear you're taking steps to ensure your future happiness and sanity, regardless of what else happens. It would be lovely to be completely self sufficient but we all need other people to some degree - I just think that reducing our dependence on big business and media is a huge step. Good on you, and if you see someone at the NEC sprinting past you in leather pants carrying a clipboard, say hi! :)
Great video. I was really not looking forward to 2017 because 2016 was such a sh**show, but I got to 2017 and then realized that I could not change all of the crazy things that happened but I could focus on myself and my family (hubby, dog, cat) and work on making our life better. And focusing on myself more is really turning out good. Have a great year and I look forward to seeing what you decide to do, Scotland sounds wonderful.
Yes, my Nan was a wise woman! Letting go and letting it happen, and looking after yourself apart from all the nonsense is certainly energy better expended! Good luck with all you do, Heather.
You too! Change can be pretty exciting. My husband changed careers a few years ago and it was life changing for him (he was part of downsizing in the newspaper business, now is a chef)!
Lordy lordy lordy! you ae singing to my tune. unfortunately we may have to get married if you don't stop. ... Bless you, .... breathe, breathe, don't panic I'm joking! I have been absolutely STALKING the Internet for info / experiences of ft van living - there's SO much out there .... if you're in the US. There has GOT to be a market for info on minimalism/simple living in the UK. and money to be made on RUclips too, but also on other forums the UK customer base is MUCH smaller, so you might need to diversify. I think you're on the edge of a great opportunity and i'm excited for you. BTW remember the Western Isles do also contain people who are used to the notion of seeking alternatives. Most them are there because they value the difference from the 'more normal' priorities of the rest of ... the world? I am optimistic you will find a community there. Very best wishes and all the best for 2017 and your exciting leap into the future!
One more quick question if airstream has pulled out does that creat problems in maintenance bits breaking down ? Also remember To turn of @ 10.00pm get beauty 😴👍🏻
+Mark Pullinger Well, most of the appliances are generic Dometic and Thetford, so not really. Anything else can be shipped to either Adventure Leisure Vehicles or any specialist Airstream restorer, although you will pay handsomely for it. Flat front window: £300. Curved front window: £1300. I sometimes reflect on what I'd do if mine got written off in an accident, and I think I'd probably still get another Airstream, probably a used 532 or 534.
Happy New year Andrew and Dougal. Stumbled across your channel a little time ago and practically watched ever vlog that day. Very envious of the opportunitys that are ahead of you this year although being able to follow your journey in 2017 will be a great 2nd best. You only get one crack at this life and you certainly are grabbing yours with both hands. Happy travels to you both.
McDougal is one very lucky boy! And I like your journey in beautiful Scotland on the road! I have subscribed....♡ Its great you can live your life the way you truly want to! Thank you for your honesty. Its refreshing.
Andrew Ditton I really like your views on things. And your dog is very adorable. could you do a review on how much it cost per moth lifestyle like this? thanks
Iv decided that I like you more now...also your taller in real life the videos don't do height well.. if you have a dream then live it a brave man dies one death and a coward a thousand, I hope that you find what you want and live how you want and maybe next time I see you I will be brave enough to hello..maybe you need some groupies 😬😬😬😬well my twins who are 7 watch you all the time so you have some...best wishes mate and here's to all our futures....kindest regards and the best of wishes for 2017 Terry and his twins..also floyd the dog
+K Amos Ha ha, cheers Terry and Twins and Floyd. It's not me you have to worry about approaching, I'm very friendly, it's Dougal who is the superstar and might think he's too good for you. He definitely thinks he's too good for me... ;@)
best of luck with coming change. you're a dog person but I'm sure you'll land on your feet like the coolest cat. it's one thing to watch such drama through the jaundiced eye of armchair travelers, quite another to do it, but you've demonstrated nothing but competence in all you do.
Oh Andrew, I just stumbled on this video today and can’t tell you how much strength you have given me through this, as well as the video of your beautiful father, and living life as we want to. I have been doing up my house ready to sell up and buy something tiny and mortgage free as well as a campervan so I can rent out the property whilst I travel Scotland ( and later Europe) in a Campervan . I thought it would take me 18 months two years to sort everything. However yesterday my job was put at risk, and I will take voluntary ( or compulsory) redundancy. I am full of joy and terrified all at the same time. Yesterday walking on an empty beach I was laughing out loud and shouted “I’m free!” At the top my voice into the crashing waves and then came home and panicked as I realised if I did not sell my cottage within six months I couldn’t afford the mortgage after that. What a strange mix of emotions. I won’t miss working 55-60 hours a week, but will miss the lovely people I work with. I am just old enough to start taking my pension, so would be able to live a simple life, I think. You are an amazing inspiration and have calmed my fear. Thank you, thank you. X
Aww, thank you Jo, and thanks for sharing your story. Congratulations on what you are doing! I took voluntary redundancy a year ago to follow my dreams and while I've never worked as hard in my life, I certainly have no regrets. If you look back on some of my vlogs from January 2017 you'll see the ups and downs I was experiencing similar to you. I'm hoping - if I get time - to make a 'one year on' video soon. All the best.
good luck! and thanks for the honesty and not sugar coating it.
Thank you Terri! It's not all a bed of roses, but I like it. Cheers.
Thank you Andrew! I love your channel and your puppy dog. :)
Fantastic Vids Andrew...wish you every happiness with your redundancy...keep the Vids coming
Thank you Fergal! Four weeks in, and so far so good. Feeling very happy and FREE :)
I admire you and Dougal soooo much. I look forward to seeing what life brings you in 2017.
+Judy Bell Thanks Judy, and thanks for sharing the journey with us!
I think you are correct in what you are saying re reasons why people will be living that life. As young people will not have a hope in hell of ever owning their own home. Life is about more than working to life, which is the culture in Britain now. Stressed out Britain.
I just saw your video in my suggested videos! LOVED IT! I loved what you said about "talking to the camera" and how it is only worth it if you know people are watching and comments are my favorite! Love your accent:) xoxo
Aww shucks, thank you so much :)
as a fellow dog person I know how you feel.
Good luck in 2017. Western Isles look amazing!
Good words and perspective my man.. Head up~
oh wow, this is a seriously big move. I knew the west coast would pull you here, its the fairies, i keep telling everyone haha. I wish you all the best. I am here if you ever want to meet for a laugh. I cannot offer advice, because you know I am beyond feral at this point, and I only lead people into the darkness lol. but I wish you all the best. what a wonderful thing to do for Dougal. I chose to live in a car park , rather than leave my dogs. they are family. you have what it takes to do this, go Andrew !
The Indigo Traveller Aww thanks Kelly. I'm 100% sure we will meet in 2017 :)
One man and his dog - Marvellous!
Happy New Year mate, I took voluntary redundancy in Oct '15 ... Best thing I ever did :) I think you're right about everything in this video, the dog, relationships, Scotland... All pivotal things that make up the essence of one's life. Good luck with it all .. Very best wishes.. J
Thank you so much for your fab message Jools - really helps me know I've made the right choice. Hope to catch you on the road in 2017!
Andrew Ditton
I consider myself to be somewhat of a minimalist however I totally disagree with your thought that more people are starting to think that way . If anything I would say more people , especially the younger generation are getting even more materialistic than ever before . That's their problem though . It just leaves more room in the great outdoors for the likes of us while they play their video games . Have a great 2017.
Scotchmansvan Cheers matey! Yes, I do think it takes until middle-age for many of us to 'wake up'. It will be interesting to interview my niece and nephew (14 & 15) to see what they have to say. Thanks for the message, and have a wonderful 2017 too.
All the very best with what must have been a big decision. Your move will just give us even more entertainment in watching where you go with Dougal. The Scottish islands have been drawing my attention too. Paul Murton has done a number of series on the islands which have been fascinating.
You are so right my friend this is why I like your channel it's a more eccentric than a lot of Van channels that everything's great great great but you know it's really fake.. and I've said this a my channel two people need to go back to basics and let simple it starting to happen slowly..
...and now look what is happening... I don't think we are the fools my friend.
I'm a little behind on my videos from the holiday and just watched this one. Congrats and best wishes on the redundancy. I wouldn't be surprised given your lifestyle and outlook on life if it ends up being a huge positive. We can't wait to continue following your journey from here in the states. Thank you for staying real and telling it like it is.
Meanwhile taking your responsibility to Dougal so seriously really says a lot about your character. Being a dog owner is a huge joy but should also be a huge responsibility and I'm so glad to see you understand that as well. Dougal is one lucky boy! Best Wishes!
Cheers C&S! :)
Happy New Year to you both, and yes, go for it mate you will not regret it. It will open new doors that you haven't yet imagined. I took redundancy/early retirement from a well known UK bank 16 years ago, as for me the danger signs were on the door then. I repaid my mortgage sold up, bought a motorhome and travelled France and Spain on my own until i found 'my' own personal Shangri-la here in the mountains of inland Spain. Am still here but unfortunately the bureaucrats are circling again. Uncertain times ahead indeed. Good luck and remember you are blessed with the only skill you need to survive.....common sense, and a faithful companion...woof
Exciting times ahead! Looking forward to coming along! xx
+Hailey Wright (MakeupbyHailey) Thanks Hayley, and it's a delight to have you with us! :)
My wishes to you of a healthy and fabulous 2017, you will be better off now.
Cheers
I've only just watched this, and love and agree with every word. But, and there is always a BUT! Living simply is one thing, maybe Dougal is taking it all just a little to literally, and could contribute a bit more 😷
Keep up the great work on these videos and I'm confident you won't need a job in 2017! We love your channel!
Andrew is your Nissan a Diesel Truck? I ask because I want to know what the weight it will pull. The Airstream I'm looking at is 3865 LBS (1754 Kilos) and at the edge for the American Nissan Frontier Petrol Model
loved this! new subscriber here. love your style of videos! Go for it & good luck in Scotland!
Terrific videos - a sane voice in an increasingly insane world! An ex-patriate living in the USA.
I know what its like. I worked till 2008 58 year.
I agree that minimalism is a growing movement. From RUclips channels, like yours, it's clear that people are choosing experiences over things. I've enjoyed watching your videos, and I look forward to more, as your journey takes a different turn than where you had initially anticipated. I often go back to a saying, "Everything is always happening in perfect time," and I think your recent voluntary severance is an opportunity, and I look forward to what you will make of it. Your optimitism is contagious! Thank you, Mr. Handsome in leather :-)
+RV Ken Living Free Cheers, you're welcome!
Good for you Andrew! I admire your courage. Go out there and live your dream, have fun and just think of all the adventures that await you. As soon as the Rio is delivered in the spring, we'll be heading north for a tour of the Hebrides and can't wait to be cycling along those endless windswept beaches! ATB to you and Dougal.
+dalemews1 Fantastic! No doubt I'll see you up there :@)
Sounds like a plan! A BBQ perhaps, glass of wine, tales of travelling, photography, dogs, Hebrides....
Andrew, I wish you well for the coming year. I love watching your vlogs that include the highs and lows of life. Do not change. Just before Xmas I retired which is exciting but also scary as my life now appears to have no structure. Now, whereas all my life it has been driven by the owning of possessions I find now that it is no longer important and that all I want is the minimum possessions and to enjoy my caravan this coming year. I will be watching your progress with interest and hoping to pick up many more tips on how to manage a simple life.
Go for it, wish I was as confident enough to take the same step. Look forward.to following your new adventure.
I can not afford minimalism. My mom is a financial vampire.
with all your experiences in life perhaps a book?
i realize I'm kinda off topic but do anybody know a good site to watch newly released movies online?
@Zane King I watch on flixzone. Just google for it :)
@Fletcher Dominic yup, have been using Flixzone for years myself :D
@Fletcher Dominic thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I really appreciate it!
@Zane King Happy to help xD
Best wishes for you and Dougal! Love the videos.
Great episode. Enjoy your freedom.
Hi Andrew
After I started watching your videos I'm getting more & more interested in airstream travel
were did you buy yours & will airstream be @ NEC ?
Once again your do well
I'm jealous 😊
Hope 2 see you @ NEC
Hi Mark, sadly Airstream has pulled out of the UK market citing the exchange rate as making them completely unaffordable. There was talk of a new UK dealer but no luck. Check out Adventure Leisure Vehicles of Tebay for used stock, or Airstream Europe in Germany for new (which you will have to buy in EUR and fetch yourself). Neither will be at the NEC sadly, but I will be, dashing about with a clipboard and an impossible number of motorhomes to judge :@) I bought mine from Airstream & Co which became Adventure Leisure Vehicles when they diversified.
There's so much truth in this blog and what you have said is what a lot of us are just thinking.......something like "stop the ride I want to get off". Well done and good luck...............................Just keep the vlogs going there better than anything on SKY tv.
+Graham Elvin Praise indeed, thank you Graham! Yes, I shall keep charting my progress and sharing it. I will never profess to having all the answers but it's fun finding out :)
Andrew, have you been to Eigg? I recommend, cars aren't allowed unless you're a farmer. There are only about 80 residents.
+Andromeda Jones No I haven't...yet! Would love to though. I had a friend visit there once and loved it too. Sounds like an idea for a camping trip when the weather warms up, cheers! :)
Go for it! You have something here on Utube. Best Wishes!
Thanks Teresa. It's been something I've been wanting to do and say for a long time and finally RUclips seems to have provided me with a means to do that. All the best to you too :)
Hope it's going well
Andrew, I've only recently found your YT Channel. Loving it! Looking forward to watching your new adventures unfold. Cheers and Best in 2017!
+i'd rather be cycling Many thanks!
sounds great, live , love and enjoy it all, you too Dougal.
Self Sufficiency = The Good Life - remember that show??? :). Seriously, though, I quit my job in 2015 for reasons similar to the ones you mentioned and have no regrets. Happy New Year Andrew - and Dougal, of course! :)
+RecMan2010 Oh yes, who can forget 'The Good Life?' I'd like to say I'm channelling Tom Good, but I think my friends would probably accuse me of being more like Margo Leadbetter! :@) All the best.
Your dog is darling! And minimalism is the way to go! :) New subscriber--happy to follow your journey.
Shanna Trenholm Welcome aboard Shanna, great to have you with us! :)
Congratulations on taking control.
I know you will excel at whatever you decide to go for.
I hope 2017 works out as good for you as I am expecting it to.
+Cliff Davis Cheers Cliff, it's VERY exciting and the time just feels right.
Thank you Andrew. I've enjoyed watching your vlogs. I take a lot of inspiration from this latest one. I too take voluntary redundancy in 2017 which is scaring the pants off me !
It is indeed scary Michael. But not sad. Sad is staying safe and not living. Good luck to you, I'm sure we'll both flourish!
Well you're a brave person to pack it all in & follow a dream! Your commit to your dog is commendable. Videos are entertaining, well produced, & funny!
Your dog really should have his own RUclips channel, these cute vids of dogs accumulate 10 of thousand of hits! Give him some third person diolog, make it funny, new adventures every week or so,...
I am a positive subscriber, really enjoy your work, time & effort.
Thanks Bob, so glad to have you with us!
Good luck for the future Andrew. I know the Airstream is all mod cons, but if the clock could be wound back, do you think you'd enjoy living simply in the old Thomson, with no EHU, hot water etc? All the best!
+MPSFIRE999 I seriously considered full timing in my Thomson in the early 90s but it was lack of mod cons that prevented me from doing so (and lack of finances/skill to sort it.) I did go fully lpg & EHU free one summer, and getting up for work at 5am instead of 6 to chop kindling and spending an hour heating the water for a shower quickly loses its appeal. I'm trying now to present a 'soft option' somewhere between the miserable rich commuter in their £1m detached house and the nomadic woodland-dweller; kind of the best of both worlds.
Happy New Year Andrew! Thanks so much for sharing all of your amazing adventures. You and Dougal have been a major inspiration and bring such heart felt warmth with each new post. New vistas open before us. All the best in 2017 and thanks. Jeff in the west.
+Shiela Keys Thanks For such a lovely message Jeff! All the best to you.
Hi Andrew. Thank you for sharing such inspiring content. I recently went through redundancy myself and haven't looked back. Without a career defining a large part of who you are, I'm sure you'll explore exactly who you are on a much deeper level than ever in the coming months. You're absolutely right about focusing on relationships. As you've discovered, "security" within a corporate job is somewhat of an illusion nowadays. Real security is found in surrounding yourself with like minded people who care about you. Do that and you'll be amazed at the opportunities that present themselves! All the best brother ✌️
+Mr Person Thanks very much for that reassuring vote of confidence! That's anther issue you touched on there - after 23 years the job has been a part of my identity and that will now also disappear. Exciting times ahead, cheers!
Can't wait for your adventures in the wilderness of the Hebrides. The scenery always makes me melancholic, as if I am longing to "home". And I even don't live in the UK :)
Take care of doggy ♥ Good luck
+Anat Katz Anat, I come from Dover which is the opposite end of the U.K, yet as soon as I first went to the Hebrides (aged 39) I felt at HOME for the first time in my life. Once of the reasons I study the Gaelic language and culture and language is to try and make sense of this profound connection but I have no logical answers. So I would suggest that your feeling of home is not as odd as you may think. I hope you make it there some day. All the best.
Happy New Year and what a resolution!
Enjoy the challenges but aside from leaving "regular work" your set-up and life style allow you the freedom to travel and live frugally.
Maybe you might even venture to Europe before it disintegrates border wise and economically, 2017 may be the can opener in that regard.
Hopefully will see you around at the NEC show, if there is an Airstream Basecamp there I will be the one photographing and measuring every aspect of it! All the best.
+Nordkapp You will be fighting ME to get anywhere near an Airstream Basecamp! ;@) I think there is no chance that one will be at the NEC, but you never know. I am actually thinking that maybe I should go to France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany before I head up to Scotland...we will see how things go. All the best!
Best wishes for 2017 to you and Dougal, I love your channel, very inspiring (excuse my english my mother tongue is french)
+Benoit Audet Merci Benoit, mais tu écris l'anglais beaucoup mieux que plusiers Anglais! And your English is far better than my French. Bonne Année à toi, et bienvenue à bord! ;@)
Fantastic well done Andrew your do well 👍
If I see you @ the motorhome show I will shake your hand
Enjoy 2017 😎
Cheers Mark! Look out for the man in leather pants charging about with a clipboard pretending to know what he's doing... ;@)
HAPPY NEW YEAR to you two😀.
And well done. I know it's down the other end of the country but if you both are down in Cornwall we would love to see you at St Agnes Beacon CC Site👍 All the best for 2017
+Ray Bond Cheers Ray! Happy New Year to you too. We'll see if I end up doing the sensible thing and exploring a bit of England and Wales first :)
So inspiring Andrew! Nans do know best (and dogs of course.) Loving your realness and I'm glad you leave the sugar coating to those Willy Wonka types 😁 Good luck for the coming year and may your brave, bold decisions continue.
+Fizzydee Thank you! Nana do know best, and mine was a minimalist decades before minimalism was ever a 'thing!' :)
Hi Andrew, Happy New Year!! I retired a year ago after 36 years in corporate life and rediscovered my myself. You are on your way to enjoy the best journey of your life. Travel well my friend!!!
+Robert Morrison Thank you Robert! Congratulations on 'waking up' and focusing on you and on the good stuff. All the best.
So very happy for you and your friend!
Its all a big adventure, enjoy you redundancy .
+Mark Twaits It is, and thank you!
I'm going to say congratulations on your redundancy. I know you will make a success of what ever you do. You already have a great base to start from. However I know how scary it can be. About 8 years ago I took voluntary redundancy from a job I was in for 26 years. The last couple of years there I hated it. So you would have thought that would have made my decision easy. In the end it took a friend in America to make my mind up. They said they were fed up of hearing how unhappy I was, and if I didn't take the redundancy they would stop writing to me!!! Just the push I needed. I am now much more relaxed about life. Although I still work, I'm doing something I enjoy, without the pressures I had before. I am sure you are going to enjoy your new adventures, and I'm looking forward to hearing all about them xx
Gary Etchell Thank you for your wise words Gary. It just FEELS right and that's what's important right now. Cheers!
Hi Andrew. I'm another one who has recently found you and am enjoying your videos. A question for you! You say (imply) here that the life you lead doesn't cost that much. Can you thrash that out a little. As someone who takes off in my campervan whenever I get the chance, I end up paying an average of £15-£18 a night just for me and the dog. 365*£18 is £6.5K before you add in fuel, repairs, depreciation on the car, food......
That might be cheap by comparison with many places / ways to live, but for someone contemplating a whole new start, without any / steady employment, it's not peanuts. Any thoughts appreciated (here, or in a video!)
+Peter Hayes Hi Peter, don't panic Mr Manwering! ;@) For a start, I manage to keep my 'sites and lpg/ehu ' bill to about £300/month in the winter and £200 in the summer. I planning videos about living in vans, full timing vs residential, address, affordability etc... Thanks for the tip, and I intend to make a video about it in a week or two. All the best.
Very best wishes to you as you begin your next adventure. You seem really motivated and positive, which always helps with life's challenges. I am so glad that you are continuing to share your experiences on your channel and I look forward to continue being inspired by your simplistic living...
+Chris Priddey Cheers Chris, thanks for your support!
Andrew, my best wishes for the 2017 and beyond, you will be Ok going to your favorite spot.
I have done a similar thing coming down to Tasmania living simple free of the slavery of consumerism.
You never know what is out there in the future but I guess that perhaps you will come a more strong promoter of living simple and caring for nature.
Our kind of life it is responsible, we consume less we care for the future of the planet.
Cheers.
+Freetasman Thank you! I think your guess is right :)
Hi Andrew, I'm living in Spain and trying to live simply like yourself. I haven't quite got it right yet but am still working on it. Things are much better now than ten years ago. Your videos are both inspirational and informative. Thanks.
Noel, I am still working on it. It's a journey, not a destination! Good luck my friend.
You're so sweet and as a crazy dog lady with six dogs I totally get your connection with your little furry best friend. Much love and all the best for 2017 xx
+Sheila Boughey Cheers Sheila! Thanks for joining us :)
OMG! Andrew first, happy new year , and 2017 is the year were we are planning for a big change as we to be a minimalist and to be debt free. Thank you for this inspiring video your right we need to just do it and go for it.👍🏼
vanessa gomez Happy 2017 to you too Vanessa! Getting out of debt is the most important step - once you achieve that you will be truly free. All the best :)
In one way I think you are brave leaving behind your last bit of financial security, but it is also that same security that is holding you back doing whatever it is you want to do. Certainly going to be an exciting 2017 year for you. Dougal just wanted dad to shut up and let him sleep..bless.
+Dawn Allard Yup, no change there with Dougal then! Cheers Dawn.
I have every confidence in you Andrew and wish you every success. When life presents opportunities, we must embrace them. I for one know I would do exactly the same in your situation! The start of an exciting new chapter.
Cheers Paul!
Just subscribed, can't wait to see your new adventures.
+Zie (Europetastetic) Thank you, welcome aboard!
All the best with the gig in the first Qtr, you'll be much richer moving on this year and the rest to follow. You can't candy coat the western isles weather either?..I'm in your jet-stream just trying to get head above water to 'run away'. C.
+Chris Brady Cheers Chris! Yes, winter weather in the Western Isles and caravan living do NOT go together so we will have to see what next winter brings...
Dougal Has that look in his eyes as my black lab Oregons Timber (what are you doing now?) Happy New Year.
And to you Jack! I wonder if your lab has got the 'condescending' look as well practiced as Dougal though ;)
Perfectly put in every way :) I too have totally disengaged with modern life
New sub here
Cheers Rob, welcome aboard! I'm starting to get some ideas to make a few more of this style of video soon.
Ah awesome work, the world has gone crazy I just wish more people would open their eyes to it.
Look forward to watching all your new content :)
I'm converting a Campervan soon so will be uploading plenty of videos of that and my travels too :)
Oh wow, I shall look forward to that. I'm off in a camper van soon on a new adventure - stay tuned! :)
ah cool totally looking forward to that our paths may cross at some point :)
Good for you! I was having the same discussion only last week with my work colleagues about the way of society and how materialistic people are becoming, but how some want to escape. I, for one, don't follow the 'look at me I have designer everything' crowd and enjoy living simply. Yes, I have a 9-5 job, house and car, but it's a small modest house, modest car and I don't need anything more. I have also started to walk away from the 'social media' side of things and live in the real world and experience real life. Of course I still follow you and that will never change :)
I believe you have done what will made you happy and now you just need to follow your heart. We only get one shot at life so grab it while you can!
Absolutely Al! That's why I never present the path I'm following as the 'right' path for everyone. It's just about being mindful as you are being, not a race to have the most stuff or a competition to have the least stuff. It's about NOT being that commuter on the 0652 to Cannon Street and getting home at 9pm every night just to keep the 5 bed house that stays empty all the time and the Merc that does 3,000 miles a year. You know what I mean! Cheers.
we enjoy your "gabbling on" and,,,go ahead, you can do it! (and bring us along for company!) can't wait to see what you're up to in 17!
+Granny Lyn Can't wait to take you with me Lyn, thanks for all your support!
Andrew, please refrain from referring to what you say as rubbish. That kind of personal negativity is very harmful, even if said as a joke.
+Cliff Davis Point taken Cliff! I just don't want folks to think that I take myself too seriously ;)
l bloody love your channel, i agree the world is very scary at the moment. I'm trying not to make it affect my little bubble. I have a rescue hound I adore. You can always work around a hound. It's hard work for me but always worth it but if you feel you need to escape go for it. I might not be far behind you :)
+lettucefire Ahh, thank you! Totally agree that dogs can be hard work, but 100% worth it. See you on the road maybe :)
loved this! new subscriber here. love your style of videos! Go for it & good luck in Scotland!
Thank you Kara! Yes, I'm looking forward to getting North of the border :)
If running away equates to a better, fuller life where you can control your destiny and happiness is a given then yes, I'd gladly run away.
I like your thinking Steve.
One door closed another opens.... "The clock is ticking, live your life, Andrew! 😉
+Chunky Lee Jones Absolutely, we're going back to that thing about knowing too many people who die too young...there isn't a day that goes by where I don't appreciate how blessed and lucky I am to be able to do the things I do. It would be a shocking waste not to make the most of it. Cheers!
I agree with everything you said, yer wee dog is adorable I'm sure he will appreciate you giving up everything for him.Good luck with your new adventure Happy New Year Xx
crossstitchbutton Thanks! Trust me, he won't show he appreciates it, but it's still worth it :)
Thank good you will still be with us with you vlogs as I have only just fought you on youtube. Neil
dorset16 Oh yes Neil, I'm not going anywhere from here, I'm taking everyone with me! :) Cheers!
We wish you and Dougal all happiness and great adventure but done forget us as you will be missed greatly 😭❤
Don't worry, I'll still be coming to annoy you both :)
congrats on your retirement
Happy it came off for you mr Ditton, just follow your heart.
+fedaykeen Cheers A!
Yes Andrew, you are a natural. Fantastic Real a channel!
Thanks again Victor!
+1
I left 5 years early and I would do it again in a minute. Good for you!
+Ernie Scofield Cheers Ernie, reassuring to know!
Good morning Andrew, as a newish subscriber I have just finished watching all your videos, and my verdict is, they were BLOODY MARVELLOUS, articulate and human is the best compliment I can pay, and are recommended to anybody who not only love the countryside but are in love with the Scottish Islands as I am, I visit in May every year and hope to do so again this year, please do not stop making these wonderful videos as many out there are hanging on your every word. very best wishes, Colin.
Ah, thank you so much Colin, that's such a lovely and much appreciated thing to say. I should be up there myself in May so our paths may even cross! All the best.
I will be on Skye this time with a good mate, on a photography fortnight the first two weeks of May self catering in a couple of cottages we have hired, It is getting expensive year on year too holiday this way so eventually I will have to treat myself to a new small campervan as usually I like you travel mainly alone these days since
loosing my wife a few years ago, I will keep a lookout for you, I will be travelling up from Kent where I live, anyway enough of my ramblings,
take care Andrew, best wishes, Colin.
I'm a Brit, resident in Spain, and the future is VERY uncertain for all us Brits over here. Therefore, in 2017 we will be buying a motorhome. That will become my real home whatever happens. My research will continue at the NEC in Feb. Maybe I will see you there. You are a real inspiration to us and you have given us an appreciation of Scotland and the UK in general. I don't want to leave my home in Spain, but with the motorhome purchase I know I will at least have a home. Happy journeys for 2017 and a glorious job free life. Enjoy!
+CocoBunjee So pleased to hear you're taking steps to ensure your future happiness and sanity, regardless of what else happens. It would be lovely to be completely self sufficient but we all need other people to some degree - I just think that reducing our dependence on big business and media is a huge step. Good on you, and if you see someone at the NEC sprinting past you in leather pants carrying a clipboard, say hi! :)
Big business, media AND rotten governments. Buen viaje Senor Ditton.
Great video. I was really not looking forward to 2017 because 2016 was such a sh**show, but I got to 2017 and then realized that I could not change all of the crazy things that happened but I could focus on myself and my family (hubby, dog, cat) and work on making our life better. And focusing on myself more is really turning out good. Have a great year and I look forward to seeing what you decide to do, Scotland sounds wonderful.
Yes, my Nan was a wise woman! Letting go and letting it happen, and looking after yourself apart from all the nonsense is certainly energy better expended! Good luck with all you do, Heather.
You too! Change can be pretty exciting. My husband changed careers a few years ago and it was life changing for him (he was part of downsizing in the newspaper business, now is a chef)!
Lordy lordy lordy! you ae singing to my tune. unfortunately we may have to get married if you don't stop. ... Bless you, .... breathe, breathe, don't panic I'm joking!
I have been absolutely STALKING the Internet for info / experiences of ft van living - there's SO much out there .... if you're in the US.
There has GOT to be a market for info on minimalism/simple living in the UK. and money to be made on RUclips too, but also on other forums the UK customer base is MUCH smaller, so you might need to diversify.
I think you're on the edge of a great opportunity and i'm excited for you.
BTW remember the Western Isles do also contain people who are used to the notion of seeking alternatives. Most them are there because they value the difference from the 'more normal' priorities of the rest of ... the world?
I am optimistic you will find a community there.
Very best wishes and all the best for 2017 and your exciting leap into the future!
+Margret Christie Thanks Margret! Yes, community IS important and it is something I have found in the Western Isles. All the best :)
Good luck for the future Andy.
One more quick question if airstream has pulled out does that creat problems in maintenance bits breaking down ?
Also remember To turn of @ 10.00pm get beauty 😴👍🏻
+Mark Pullinger Well, most of the appliances are generic Dometic and Thetford, so not really. Anything else can be shipped to either Adventure Leisure Vehicles or any specialist Airstream restorer, although you will pay handsomely for it. Flat front window: £300. Curved front window: £1300. I sometimes reflect on what I'd do if mine got written off in an accident, and I think I'd probably still get another Airstream, probably a used 532 or 534.
Andrew Ditton Hi Andrew
Thank you for the info ref airstream
I personally like the structure of your videos bouncing from one topic 2 another 👍🏻
Happy New year Andrew and Dougal. Stumbled across your channel a little time ago and practically watched ever vlog that day. Very envious of the opportunitys that are ahead of you this year although being able to follow your journey in 2017 will be a great 2nd best. You only get one crack at this life and you certainly are grabbing yours with both hands. Happy travels to you both.
+Stuart Thank you Stuart, and thanks for your support. Welcome aboard! :)
Andrew Ditton a
Happy New Year!
McDougal is one very lucky boy! And I like your journey in beautiful Scotland on the road! I have subscribed....♡ Its great you can live your life the way you truly want to! Thank you for your honesty. Its refreshing.
great channel. Do a patron campain and start online bussiness.
+deshxbm You're not the first person to suggest that... Thank you.
Andrew Ditton I really like your views on things. And your dog is very adorable. could you do a review on how much it cost per moth lifestyle like this? thanks
What a wonderful heart warming and human story reinvigorated me to the very core
I think you are doing fantastic work keep it up!
Well done Andrew!
+cheriseadre Cheers, thanks for your support :)
glad it is not sugar coated
Oh, it's REAL enough Peggy! Some people make things look so easy and natural - I struggle like most people, but it's worth it.
Iv decided that I like you more now...also your taller in real life the videos don't do height well.. if you have a dream then live it a brave man dies one death and a coward a thousand, I hope that you find what you want and live how you want and maybe next time I see you I will be brave enough to hello..maybe you need some groupies 😬😬😬😬well my twins who are 7 watch you all the time so you have some...best wishes mate and here's to all our futures....kindest regards and the best of wishes for 2017 Terry and his twins..also floyd the dog
+K Amos Ha ha, cheers Terry and Twins and Floyd. It's not me you have to worry about approaching, I'm very friendly, it's Dougal who is the superstar and might think he's too good for you. He definitely thinks he's too good for me... ;@)
best of luck with coming change. you're a dog person but I'm sure you'll land on your feet like the coolest cat. it's one thing to watch such drama through the jaundiced eye of armchair travelers, quite another to do it, but you've demonstrated nothing but competence in all you do.