I was born on the Island many years ago. As a matter of fact, in approx 18 days, on Feb 2nd. 2022 it will be 89yrs. Yes, the Island is beautiful. Often referred to as “little England”. I left the Island in January, 1958 to continue my life with my wife of 2 years. We emigrated to Canada. Had 4 children, 9 grandchildren & currently counting 11 great grandchildren. Happy life always. Prior to that, I spent a season driving a Tour Coach for Paul’s Tours of Ryde. There used to be so many Tour Bus companies on the Island … In addition to the Southern Vectis who was the main competition, there were: Shotter’s; Seaview Services; Paul’s Tours; White Heather; Read’s Tours, & a few more I no longer remember. In addition, there were 2 large coaches sent over from the mainland each season belonging to Hants & Dorset. They were stationed in the Ryde Depot of Southern Vectis. So many coaches for such a small Island. We ran “round the island” tours, afternoon tours, evening tours & mystery tours. drivers were paid a minimal weekly sum of money that barely paid for food. We were expected to sell tour tickets to passing holiday makers & particularly day-trippers arriving from Portsmouth by ferry. Our area of sales opportunity was right beside a company coach that was conveniently parked on the promenade near where the train tunnel starts. I met my future wife while doing this job, a lovely Irish girl. We were married in October of 1956 & I’m happy to say, 65 years later, we are still married. The small tour-bus companies have all been bought out by the bigger Southern Vectis. What a shame. I particularly enjoyed the evening mystery tour. A nice drive in the country prior to sunset, always arriving at a good roadhouse pub for a short stop & a pint after which, we would return to home base, always with lots of singing of well known songs. O such wonderful memories. I doubt very much that still happens.
My sister lives on the island so like a second home to me, I absolutely love it here, Beautiful historic buildings, never far from a sea view and far less hustle and bustle as on the mainland. Like stepping back in time.
Thanks for taking me to Isle of Wight. Another place to put on my already long UK list of places I would like to visit. The cliffs or the needles looks really great! Great video
@@dejashu I should more often say, hey this weekend I am going to rent a car for 2 days and go somewhere in the country. I always end up going somewhere else instead of staying in the UK.
Oh this was lovely, brings back memories of my younger days, and those old trains, still "running" Really lovely vlog, thank you Shu, really lovely, and enjoyed very much, as always, nice b and b too, have a great week ahead.
@@dejashu I went when I had more hair, it was the year The Battle Of Britain war film opened, so we went to the cinema to watch it, but have only been back once Shu. Having a great week and now making plans for September, I hope your week is going well also.
Yes!! It’s such a beautiful way of remembering holidays! All about creating the best memories with those we love the most - even if it’s just us by ourselves! ☺️
Thank you! I really want to see more of the UK and I’m so pleased I got to see Isle of Wight this time! It’s my sister’s ahaha and it’s from Missguided via ASOS! ☺️
Loooooved this vlog so much, have added the Isle of Wight to my list! May I ask where you got your moon/star necklace from and also then jumper you’re wearing in the end! They’re both so nice x
Looks really pretty! Might give it a try. Lived in Portsmouth for a bit a long time ago but never crossed over. Can you take your own car on the hovercraft?
@@dejashu Hi Shu, It's me again. I just wanted to thank you so much for acknowledging and replying to my message. It's really nice to meet and be able to get a reply from someone in the youtube channels. I found that most people that I have contacted never bother to reply at all, even though I subscribed to their channel. So many thanks to you Shu. Regards John E
I was born on the Island many years ago. As a matter of fact, in approx 18 days, on Feb 2nd. 2022 it will be 89yrs. Yes, the Island is beautiful. Often referred to as “little England”. I left the Island in January, 1958 to continue my life with my wife of 2 years. We emigrated to Canada. Had 4 children, 9 grandchildren & currently counting 11 great grandchildren. Happy life always.
Prior to that, I spent a season driving a Tour Coach for Paul’s Tours of Ryde. There used to be so many Tour Bus companies on the Island … In addition to the Southern Vectis who was the main competition, there were: Shotter’s; Seaview Services; Paul’s Tours; White Heather; Read’s Tours, & a few more I no longer remember. In addition, there were 2 large coaches sent over from the mainland each season belonging to Hants & Dorset. They were stationed in the Ryde Depot of Southern Vectis. So many coaches for such a small Island. We ran “round the island” tours, afternoon tours, evening tours & mystery tours. drivers were paid a minimal weekly sum of money that barely paid for food. We were expected to sell tour tickets to passing holiday makers & particularly day-trippers arriving from Portsmouth by ferry. Our area of sales opportunity was right beside a company coach that was conveniently parked on the promenade near where the train tunnel starts.
I met my future wife while doing this job, a lovely Irish girl. We were married in October of 1956 & I’m happy to say, 65 years later, we are still married.
The small tour-bus companies have all been bought out by the bigger Southern Vectis. What a shame. I particularly enjoyed the evening mystery tour. A nice drive in the country prior to sunset, always arriving at a good roadhouse pub for a short stop & a pint after which, we would return to home base, always with lots of singing of well known songs. O such wonderful memories. I doubt very much that still happens.
Ahh I love the Isle of Wright it is so beautiful!!! Lovley Video as usual xx
It really, really is! Can’t believe it took me this long to go! Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it! ☺️💛💛
Thank you for a lovely video. Very informative for us to view and ideas on what we can do in August 2022.
I've been on the isle of wight for 18 years now and love it here. Lots to see and do
I bet! Loved it when I was there - will have to spend more time on the island next time! ☺️
@@dejashu you so should. 💪🙌👊
really enjoyed this, thank you. i live in brighton but planning to move to the isle of white.. looks like a very nice place
My sister lives on the island so like a second home to me, I absolutely love it here, Beautiful historic buildings, never far from a sea view and far less hustle and bustle as on the mainland. Like stepping back in time.
You described the island perfectly! Really enjoyed finding out about the history too! And the beach is beautiful! 💛
Thank you for doing an awesome vlog on my lovely home the Isle of Wight xxx
Thank you for watching! ☺️ It seems like a really lovely place to live!
Shu, the visual composition of your vids is excellent. You know how to use visuals and have a good sense of direction
I appreciate this comment so much! Thank you! 💛💛💛
Ahh shanklin is my hometown. Love it here, feel so lucky to be able to live here. Love the video too :) xx
It’s so so beautiful in Shanklin! I miss being by the beach and it’s SO nice to see a sandy one too! 💛💛
I've always been to the Isle Of Wight from Southampton. (On Red Funnel)
I have never been on the ferry from Portsmouth.
Thanks for taking me to Isle of Wight. Another place to put on my already long UK list of places I would like to visit. The cliffs or the needles looks really great! Great video
There’s so many places to visit in the UK, hey! Been loving my recent travels around the country! ☺️
@@dejashu I should more often say, hey this weekend I am going to rent a car for 2 days and go somewhere in the country. I always end up going somewhere else instead of staying in the UK.
@@dejashu We go from Southampton on Red Funnel
Oh this was lovely, brings back memories of my younger days, and those old trains, still "running"
Really lovely vlog, thank you Shu, really lovely, and enjoyed very much, as always, nice b and b too,
have a great week ahead.
Ooh did you go to the Isle of Wight a lot in previous years? It’s such a lovely place! Hope you’re having a wonderful week! ☺️
@@dejashu I went when I had more hair, it was the year The Battle Of Britain war film opened, so we went to the cinema to watch it, but have only been back once Shu. Having a great week and now making plans for September, I hope your week is going well also.
Once again you've treated us to a visual delight watching you travel! XO
Oh Bobbi! Such a lovely thing to say! Thank you for watching and for your kind words! 💛
I’m so excited for my trip! 😍Inspo all the wayyyy ☺️ I love how cheerful Rabbie’s Guides are haha.
They’re so so cheerful! Hope you had the best time, lovely! ☺️
On that path you were on at Quarr Abbey is where I do cross-country for school :)
the driver guide is so funny hhahha. but what he said really touches me- going on holiday is creating memories or invoking memories
Yes!! It’s such a beautiful way of remembering holidays! All about creating the best memories with those we love the most - even if it’s just us by ourselves! ☺️
I'm still watching your vlogs! They're awesome as ever!
Aww thank you, Lewis!!! Pleased you’re still enjoying them!
loved the way this is filmed- so many places to see in England who needs to go abroad! Also where is your jumper from??
Thank you! I really want to see more of the UK and I’m so pleased I got to see Isle of Wight this time! It’s my sister’s ahaha and it’s from Missguided via ASOS! ☺️
Your shots are so dreamy and beautiful!
Such a lovely thing to say! Thank you so much!!! ☺️
Loooooved this vlog so much, have added the Isle of Wight to my list! May I ask where you got your moon/star necklace from and also then jumper you’re wearing in the end! They’re both so nice x
Hey Natia! Thank you so much! I got the necklace from ASOS and the jumper is from Missguided! ☺️💛
Shu Thanks so much for the reply chick! X
Love how you shot your videos, do you use any tripod? Thank you shu ❣️
BEAUTIFUL ISLE OF WIGHTS
So beautiful!! 🥰🥰
Ahhhh I live in the Isle of Wight 😂
Loved exploring around the island! 💛✌️
Looks really pretty! Might give it a try. Lived in Portsmouth for a bit a long time ago but never crossed over. Can you take your own car on the hovercraft?
Aww it’s worth a visit if you’re ever near Portsmouth again! I don’t believe so - definitely can on the ferry though!
Sorry you can’t take cars on the hovercraft
No but you can take cars on the Wightlink ferry to Fishbourne or Yarmouth or the Red Funnel to East Cowes.
Ben no hovercraft is foot passengers only
@@Banburian1 or as ther commonly known as shitlink
I've lived on the island for 20 years and still haven't been to Winkle Street! That Rabbie's dude needs his own channel. 😆 👍
Worth a visit for the name alone but the street itself is quaint and very cute! Doesn’t he?!
"newer trains from the 1950's" thats very Britain™
It did excite me to see an underground train in a different setting 😅 not sure why as I see the tube everyday in London!
Sir John Gannon, Gentleman and Scholar good stuff!
A great guy who taught me lots about the IOW and Winchester!
Loved this video!!
Yay! Thanks for watching, Jessica! 🥳
I will be visiting the Isle of Wight soon ... YeAh CaN'T WaiT
Have an amazing time!!! 🥳✨
Hey Shu.... beautiful places and beautiful smile...yours.!!!😊
Ciao 🌞
Thanks Angelo! Isle of Wight is definitely a beautiful place! ☺️
@@dejashu ..also a nice history lesson from Prof Shu.!!👍....😊😊
Hahaha I try! Hope you learned lots of fun facts from this video! 😅
@@dejashu ... Indeed..Prof Shu.!!!.🌞
Thanks for the lesson.!!!
Now i have to be there sometime in the future!!😉..... ciao.!😊
@@dejashu are the beaches okay to swim in, are u gonna do it? 🏊
Shu your quite the tour guide. Thanks
Aw thanks Robert! ☺️✌️
I can't belive how close we were to each other 💓 I would love to meet you one day 💖 your vlogs are amazing!
Aww thanks Amy! That means a lot! I’m thinking of organising a meet up soon so we can all chat and eat!! ☺️
Unless you spent the whole trip underground it’s “on the Isle of Wight” not “in”. Thanks
Ahaha thank you for correcting me!! Uploaded this at 2am over here so definitely wasn’t thinking straight!! 😅😅
No, in is also correct because you don’t say you stayed on France, you say you stayed IN France
Shu You were correct the first time
So I go on holiday to america the time you came to where I live that is actually so annoyingggg😖😂😂
Aww bless you!!! I’ll be back in IOW no doubt! Hope you’re having a wonderful time in America!! ☺️💛
Amazing 👌🏼👌🏼
Thank you! 🥰
Cowes is the best . And always will be ❤️
So beautiful!
Shu it’s the best place to live just not Cowes week 😂
i live on the iow ! weird to see it on youtube lol
It’s such a lovely place!! ☺️
I went last week
Hope you had a wonderful time! ☺️
I live in the Isle of Wight
It’s a beautiful island!! ☺️
Thanks
I do too
It’s lovely!
It's "on" the Isle of Wight... 😂
Yeaaaaah, tired one! 😅
😛
helen giddens where are you?
Hi Shu, I really liked your video as you are as cute as your video. Regards, John E
Thanks John! Glad you enjoyed the video!
@@dejashu Hi Shu, It's me again. I just wanted to thank you so much for acknowledging and replying to my message. It's really nice to meet and be able to get a reply from someone in the youtube channels. I found that most people that I have contacted never bother to reply at all, even though I subscribed to their channel. So many thanks to you Shu. Regards John E
i live on the isle of wight😂
It’s a very pretty place! People are lovely too! ☺️
Can you do Kung fu
Yeah, everyone who’s Chinese can do it from the womb. 🙃
Shu nice
Thicc shu is back with another vlog.
Not sure about thicc but yes with another vlog!
I live on the Isle of Wight
It’s such a lovely place!!! 💛
I live on the Isle of Wight