The haters should just move on and leave. Plenty of other people to watch. They strike me as lonely shits, who build themselves up by bringing others down. I love your channel .
Aww mate what you said re your son really resonates with me . I have 2 daughters who I haven’t seen in 3 years. This was after having court order and several times at family court . Had a massive impact on my health . It has absolutely broken my heart and does every single day. Classic case of parental alienation 😢 Thankyou for talking about this James . Love your channel mate
That’s so very sad to read …( from a mum of two wonderful daughters whose father decided to cut them out of his life when they were teenagers) Just because they told him they didn’t like his new girlfriend, like teens would !! I’ve never understood it and will never forgive him for hurting them when they needed him most!!!
I haven't watched this yet but very concerned for you mate. Why do you feel you have to put things out you don't want to? Don't be pressured into anything mate. Should all be your choice and you alone. I heard of other people making themselves ill over this. Remember its always YOU first my friend. Look after yourself buddy, much love!
Re parking on the zig zags outside school. I was enraged by the very same issue 30+ years ago. One very lazy woman parked every day on the zig zags. I knocked her car window one day and tried to engage her in conversation about it. She ignored me. I contacted the police re her constant disregard for childrens’ safety. I was told by the officer that I was at risk of being charged with breach of the peace! You couldn’t make it up! Love your comment “6 stone wet through!” Keep being you James. You’re a diamond!
James- about your son- 19 is very young, give him time. Keep your heart open & if possible, let him know you're open to connecting whenever he's ready. He will get it, even if it's not obvious or takes time. ❤
Teenage years are so confusing. The human brain doesn't fully mature until the mid 20's . He will be fine and knows you love him. Keep the door open, which I'm sure you will. Boys take longer , to mature, than girls
@@bythecurb but keep telling him anyway . . . There will come a day when you cannot tell him, or anyone in your life how you feel about them. But WHY are you waiting for your son to contact you - why not contact him ?
Hi. Im a 70 year old lady. I have 2 sons. And they have turned against me ,only because i have different beliefs than them. My heart is broken. Im totally alone. Feel worthless. Love your vlogs though.❤❤
@@bythecurb don't sound like very good sons at all always respect your parents even if your parents have different values or opinions. This is for janice
You are never alone. Even though we will never meet, I will think of you. Sorry that your sons don't try to understand your point of view. That is their problem. I hope you have or find someone to be another friend. ❤
Don't use any of these social media websites such as twitter, cant be bothered 😂 I totally agree with you James. A good moan does you good !! I like to make my own mind up ❤
This is great James, love your honesty. A brilliant rant and you are so right about everything you say❤ If you go anywhere near Bournemouth when you are down south, highly recommend the Russell Coates museum on the sea front its outstanding, like stepping back in time.
That’s what I love about Amatuer Radio, No Politics, No Religion, No Insightment. We all love your channel because there’s none of that stuff. Good honest banter and chat, with lovely travel blogs. You are who you are and we’ve met you both.
Hey James & Helen, I fell across your channel a couple of months ago and I love your content (I subscribed today btw!). So I thought I'd drop you a message. Just really like your Yorkshire straight talking and honesty - although I'm a bit conflicted with my Mum being from Yorkshire and my Dad being from Lancashire. Mum always wins! I was born in Cheshire (not posh Cheshire) so I'm somewhere in-between. Keep it up. Big love.
Thanks for the honesty, can tell you are a trustworthy person... a rarity theses days. Looking forward to USA vlogs and anywhere else you go, entertaining and pure escapism . Cheers 👍
Look mate, before I even watch this vlog - you do not have to answer to anyone for anything. Just keep doing what you 2 do - it means a lot to some of us. Oh you are on one today - you could be me lol. Lynx Africa ya daft lad.
I love your rants keep doing your own stuff when your out and about coz we love watching all your videos and love when it’s you and Helen keep doing what your doing x
I’m proud to be from Sheffield although I left when I was 17 and have now lived in Manchester 54 years! I find you two most interesting and I’m hooked! Me and the other half have a campervan and taking me back to Eden Camp was fun, we had a great day there@ few years ago!
Ignore the haters you will always get them in real life or online so long as you dont hate yourself or people that care about you that's all that matters
Couldn't have put it better ,unfortunately we're living in a selfish entitled society with absolutely no consideration for anybody else ,no proper policing either !!!
@@stuart4024This is true. Society has dropped into the gutter. This, especially seems true, in the UK. People have become cruel, judgemental, petty and easily envious of the lives and success of others . Laziness and anger abound. We emigrated , years ago, and it's the best thing we ever did. Reading comments, made to You Tubers, strengthens my happiness at having left. The UK is in the 💩💩
I never usually comment but I watch you all the time, you are so genuine I just wish there were more people like you! And of course the lovely Helen, keep on keeping on. I am an artist and was going to start my own RUclips channel but at 79 I don’t think people want to see this old face 😂😂😂
Thank you Sandra, please keep commenting. As for the RUclips, go for it.. Art channels are very popular and if you have good stories to tell you could be very successful, plus it could help you sell some of your art
Lynx Africa. I watched the whole thing and enjoy your ramblings from time to time along with the travel videos. It’s like listening to a friend. I hope that one day you can have a good relationship with all the people in your life especially your son.
You're a great inspiration James. I envy your get-up-and-go! Im hearing a lot of your story for the first time today. Just show how we can change many times through our lifetime, hopefully for the better. Lovely tribute to your dad. Yorkshire attitude is very like the Irish humour! Love your relationship with Hellibobs too.❤ Can't beat the wet-wipes! Lynx Africa! 😊from Dublin Ireland.🇮🇪
WOW! I don`t think i have ever sat and watched such a long video as this just listening to a random bloke go on about nothing in particular. The fact is, i found it engrossing, rather like a ``stand-up`` comedian with a serious side. As for LYNX AFRICA, i`m not really a fan (personal choice) ha ha. Talking about quotes, here`s one that i fully experienced a few years back. IF YOU NEED TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH YOU LOVE SOMEBODY, THEN DO NOT JUDGE BY HOW YOU FEEL WHEN YOU ARE TOGETHER BUT JUDGE BY HOW YOU FEEL WHEN YOU ARE APART. None of us knows how much we will miss someone until that someone is no longer there. So enjoyable to spend nearly one and a half hours with you James and i feel an affinity with you because your values and views on life are very similar to mine so keep up this great entertainment and see you in the next one.
I just would like you do more on camper park ups , which is why i started watching you in the first place . I enjoy your roaming around towns ( not all of them) but you are neglecting the park ups !!! And as for long journeys , they are no different to lots of short trips , you wont be driving any further without stopping …….Stay well !!
Just listened to your comments about your son. I am in exactly the same position as you. Ive not seen my daughter for the last 5 years and don’t know what I’ve done wrong. I’ve also got a grandson that I doubt I’ll ever see. Chin up pal great videos, our weekly viewing especially with your videos with Helen, she reminds me so much of my Mrs 😊
Lynx Africa! Thanks for the rambling and insights, so interesting to hear more about your background and fascinating employment history. You give off a strong aura of contentment and inner confidence, which has clearly been earned and acquired from your many life experiences. This was a lot like sitting in a pub and chatting with a good friend, only thing missing was a good beer! Keep up the great content and thank you again for sharing so many things that are close to your heart.
Came back to watching this one after binge watching your latest videos from Texas. The family situation part of this one resonated with me, as an extended family member who has witnessed similar. It’s so hard on the aunties, uncles and grandparents and everyone misses out on precious family time. So sad😢I hope the future brings some reunion for you. Ps I’ve not smelt Lynx Africa for a long time! 😂
Lynx Africa ftw! I like the principal of Stoicism. I think I share the philosophy, as I always say there's no point worrying about something, until there's actually something to worry about. Great video James, very honest and open and I hope you and your son can reconnect.
Lynx Africa! A very informative video, showing how you started out, went to dizzying heights, fell from grace and then found a happy middle. Keep going James, you'll soon have your own TV series!
Ignore any trolls and keep doing what you’re doing! Love the Vlogs from small towns and cities - pubs, food, walks and a wander around on a weekend away is just English isn’t it... good seeing towns we know well from a visitors eyes. Also offers advice for pubs, attractions and walks! 👏🏻 (Ps; Lynx Africa!)
Lynx Africa! Thank you, so, so very much for all you do and say, you are the perfect antidote to all the negativity, mistrust, and criticism which unfortunately draws a mind-bogglingly huge audience, please keep on reminding us that the world is full of decent, warm, lovely people.
A live would be great. I used to do a lot of live videos back in the day and something that's super important is to have a "Comments Wrangler" someone to view, remove inappropriate and highlight comments to respond to. You also need a super fast connection. I used to use a dual camera setup with OBS Studio but you can just as easily do it from a phone with the comments wrangler using a tablet or laptop. Laptop is better as it has a dedicated keyboard. Happy to help if needed.
Thanks for replying to my question about your dreams for the future. Your reply brought a tear to my eye. I hope your hopes and wishes come true x P.S. Lynx Africa.
Lynx Africa. Keep on keeping it real James. I love listening to life stories. It’s a journey. Me and partner have been through very similar things. Kids struggles with exes. Variety of jobs. I was having a bit of a panic about our soon house move and mort for next 22 yrs at 44. My partner said “ what you worrying for , we ain’t gonna be here in 40 years” I’m normally very positive but we are getting older. I love the stoicism quotes. My partners a mental health nurse and said these quotes would be good to pass on. Also we are born again Christians at Pentecostal church your welcome to come along when at a loose end one Sunday The pastor has a massive utube following worldwide. Oh and we are kind 😂😂
100% with you on the gym thing. Young lads in my gym spend more time looking in the mirror or on their phones than working out, does my head in, that and the entitled that load up machines and dont unload when finished 😡
And the people who hog machines. I arrived at 06.30 and someone was on the stairclimber. I left the gym floor at 07.35 and they were still on it. There are two stairclimbers, but one is out of action.
Hi James I did watch the vlog all the way through and To prove it. Linx Africa. 😊 Really enjoyed it thank you. Plus you mentioned my comment about you 10 years ago. It’s good to talk, you kept me company for an hour plus. 🥰 looking forward to your next one. Take care. ❤
Another great video, tough for you on parts but your are the nicest bloke and your honesty comes through. Ironbridge is great. You would love the museums..... blists hill Victorian town have some great events through the year. The Valley Hotel is lovely for meals too. Shrewsbury and Ludlow too are nice, and bridgnorth. Keep smiling and posting, your videos are great and the banter you and Helen have is great xx
Your school reports sound better than mine. I hated school, although I did pretty well, my geography teacher wrote "Sets himself a low standard and fails to achieve it". Still proud of that one and I got a C, which was my lowest grade, so up yours Mr Irwin 🤣
Lynx Africa! You’re a lovely guy, Helen is wonderful, you will never please everyone so please don’t try to, just keep doing what you do. Best wishes to you both Michael & Shani
That reminded me of me and my mate where riding our motorbikes up the dales and a man had closed a road off with his car I asked him what was wrong he said there's been a motorcycle accident and the lads laying in the road I said how long his he 17 foot , so we rode through, he was just laid there in the road , I said what's wrong with y , he said nothing, I said we'll get up then 😁😎
Can't believe you are still on Lynx Africa ! Java all the way man James. Great to see your vids, down to earth honesty, and pleased you like Newcastle.
I used to laugh at the Gymshark brigade posing in the gym before I moved to Thailand. Now I didn’t see it at all. But then again, I’m not training in a touristy area, I’m 250km inland at a mostly Muay Thai gym, but they have a power rack, a good bar and some plates so I get my dead’s & squats done. Great video.
I agree with everything you said at the beginning of your video. Unfortunately this country is becoming a lawless society and nobody gives a damn. "Lynx Africa"
Lynx Africa! Great content James! Love the stoicism and it is something I have always been interested in and like the way you've incorporated it into your life. When I watch you I think of this - Epictetus said, 'The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control.' Keep up the great work James and Helen 😊
Keep doing what you are doing James, genuinely enjoy your videos. Looking forward to seeing your holiday vlogs with Helen. Liked your raw honesty in the Q&A, family struggles are never easy and they certainly don't get any easier with age. USA trip and then maybe a Lynx Africa trip after that. 👍
Love your channel, you so remind me of my son you could do a double act , your mannerisms and a lot of your beliefs too , just honest and true keep going James love to watch your blogs .
'I bless the rains down in (Lynx) Africa'...I combined your video with Harald Baldr's latest one from Vietnam, and watched bite-sized chunks of you both while recovering from the flu at home in Thailand. I am a very recent subscriber, a proud Yorkshireman (Wakefield), and now an expat in the land of smiles. Loving your content, James and Helen, and many of your locations bring back fond memories of times past. Keep up the great work, Steve.
Enjoyed your latest, my wife and myself enjoy watching your trips out and banter, keep it up and we'll keep on tuning in James. Take care mate! Lynx africa
Good show again I’m just going out with dragon just got my lynx Africa on but the girls don’t come a running 😞. The south pot vlog ace we go there regular as there are some good pubs there
James I don’t know how anyone could hate you i think your ever so funny even when your having a rant/moan, but I’m a Yorkshire lass so I get you 💙 Lynx Africa
When you get to Barcelona, get the train to Sitjes and go to the Dali museum. Fantastic. Plus good bars and restaurants. Keep up the good work! Oh, the covered market in Barcelona is my favourite one in the world. A must.
@@bythecurb When you come down south in the summer, you and Helen are welcome to stay with me and my wife. We love your videos. Based in Woking. I'll get some real ales and stout in!
Mark im in Beni now sounds like you both need a holiday bruv. Not downplaying your justified rant btw but you worry about the shit you can change but not the shit you cant.
When I stopped going to my Church, an evangelical one, I was asked of cause by others in the Church why ?. My basic answer was that I had never met so many racist, homophobic self righteous people in my life in that church and could not be around them. I am a Christian but do not care or condemn others of other religious beliefs or sexual orientation. Cannot stand being around those type of people.
As a Christian, I fully agree !!. Many of our Christian friends have abandoned the Churches, because of the negative behaviour and beliefs that bring shame to us. We still believe, wholeheartedly in Jesus. We always will, but that is more reason not to attend these Churches. They give us all a bad name! We tend to meet at each others homes , to worship, and share laughs and meals. Jesus had no bias, neither should we
Absolutely, as a Christian friend said to me, " I would guess if Jesus walked into a Church today he would probably be turning over the tables as he did to the tax collectors in the temple" . Meeting for a meal on Sunday with a few Christian Friends is what has given me faith again. No judgments of others, no nasty words, just love and respect all.
Lynx Africa 😂, i was in a bad mood ranting myself over a neighbour who keeps watching us, you cheered me up, 6 stone wet through, something peter kay would say 😂❤
Lynx Africa - ive just watched while eating a pizza James. Personally I love hearing stories or advice from people with life experience such as yourself. As you say, these 20 year old kids don't know anything yet. I'd rather listen to you for an hour coz it's clear you've been round the block a bit. Hearing about you previous jobs was interesting. Thanks for your efforts. Jon.
How funny you are talking about Otley, we are going soon, & to The Black Bull, it’s where the mother-in-law lives. Great vid as usual, can’t wait to see yr next Spanish adventure. Lucy xx
Very entertaining, James! 👏👏 Helen with her: ‘Ooohh, look at this’! Very funny! Your blogs are always alternately funny and sad! A good balanced content even when just discussing things in your life!
Oh dear James…I felt like you do now 20-years ago (I’m 74 now) and was lucky enough to be able to escape all the dreadful S***. I suspect it’s even worse now. The country is beyond saving it’s gone rouge, no one cares anymore. If you do, you at risk. Now live a country where values, respect and care for others still exists. My kids and grandkids still back in UK but all want out. Thanks to Brexit they don’t even that option. I’d have them all here in the blink of an eye. Stay strong, try to a be positive, there are still millions of good people in the UK. Best wishes.
Hi James , First LYNX yes my wife and I watched it all the way through. First , Contact lens, I have been wearing them for 50 years ,so know a bit. If you are thinking about trying to get rid of the glasses I advise that you go to a one man band and not one of the big chains . you get better one on one service with the same person. 2/ Go for the soft ones and not the gas permeable ones. 3/ if on fitting you can feel them or they feel like you have something in your eye , they are NOT the correct fit and you will soon give it away, tell the guy that they are uncomfortable and want them checked again. Dont walk out with ill fitting lenses , you wont wear them. They take a while to get use to putting them in and removal, The wife tried them and just couldnt hack the removal, so she went back to glasses. I used to get mine online , much cheaper than the glasses guy. I used the monthly ones. I got rid of them last year when I had my cataract done and presciption lenses fitted in the eye. Served my time with the old YEB at Guiseley in the early 60's. Paid our 10 quid and jumped a boat to Oz in 1974 , Never regretted it , but watch your blog with a vengeance. Carnt beat the Yorkshire Dales. Keep up the good work. Best Regards John and Carol, Melbourne Aus
The one (if only) great advantage of aging is seeing the world as it really is. So please keep on saying things as they really are.
The haters should just move on and leave. Plenty of other people to watch. They strike me as lonely shits, who build themselves up by bringing others down. I love your channel .
Thank you Kate 🙂
The world needs more people like you 👍
Thank you ❤
Aww mate what you said re your son really resonates with me . I have 2 daughters who I haven’t seen in 3 years. This was after having court order and several times at family court . Had a massive impact on my health . It has absolutely broken my heart and does every single day. Classic case of parental alienation 😢
Thankyou for talking about this James .
Love your channel mate
Im so sorry to hear that mate
That’s so very sad to read …( from a mum of two wonderful daughters whose father decided to cut them out of his life when they were teenagers)
Just because they told him they didn’t like his new girlfriend, like teens would !!
I’ve never understood it and will never forgive him for hurting them when they needed him most!!!
I haven't watched this yet but very concerned for you mate. Why do you feel you have to put things out you don't want to? Don't be pressured into anything mate. Should all be your choice and you alone. I heard of other people making themselves ill over this. Remember its always YOU first my friend. Look after yourself buddy, much love!
Thanks mate, its quite therapeutic for me
@@pablosearth Agree absolutely only do what you enjoy , life is too short enjoy every day that’s a must .stay safe keep well ♥️love to you and Helen
Lynx africa
Re parking on the zig zags outside school. I was enraged by the very same issue 30+ years ago. One very lazy woman parked every day on the zig zags. I knocked her car window one day and tried to engage her in conversation about it. She ignored me. I contacted the police re her constant disregard for childrens’ safety. I was told by the officer that I was at risk of being charged with breach of the peace! You couldn’t make it up!
Love your comment “6 stone wet through!” Keep being you James. You’re a diamond!
James- about your son- 19 is very young, give him time. Keep your heart open & if possible, let him know you're open to connecting whenever he's ready. He will get it, even if it's not obvious or takes time. ❤
I'll wait for as long as it takes, he knows how loved he is.
Teenage years are so confusing. The human brain doesn't fully mature until the mid 20's . He will be fine and knows you love him. Keep the door open, which I'm sure you will. Boys take longer , to mature, than girls
I told James this last year he knows
@@bythecurb but keep telling him anyway . . . There will come a day when you cannot tell him, or anyone in your life how you feel about them. But WHY are you waiting for your son to contact you - why not contact him ?
James love your channel, love your rambling conversation with yourself. Just carry on as you are. Thanks James.
Hi. Im a 70 year old lady. I have 2 sons. And they have turned against me ,only because i have different beliefs than them. My heart is broken. Im totally alone. Feel worthless. Love your vlogs though.❤❤
Im so sorry to hear that Janice, sending you loads of love xx
@@bythecurb don't sound like very good sons at all always respect your parents even if your parents have different values or opinions.
This is for janice
You are never alone. Even though we will never meet, I will think of you. Sorry that your sons don't try to understand your point of view. That is their problem. I hope you have or find someone to be another friend. ❤
I feel for you take care okay
I think you worth your weight in gold luv
haters are only the ones that can not do what you do so carry on doing what you do you and helen are great together
Don't use any of these social media websites such as twitter, cant be bothered 😂 I totally agree with you James. A good moan does you good !! I like to make my own mind up ❤
Lynx Africa - nice one, James. Cheered he up while I pack all my stuff for moving house.
I'm a road sweeper in a car park and I regularly get rubbish from mcds dumped as well as full nappies!!!!!!
Scrubbers! Makes me really mad
People including adults have no respect for anything.
The Sagrada Familia is a must im not at all religious but the feeling you get from this Place is incredible cant be put into words
Love your rants can't beat a good old rant .An absolute brilliant Vlog James as always 😁
This is great James, love your honesty. A brilliant rant and you are so right about everything you say❤ If you go anywhere near Bournemouth when you are down south, highly recommend the Russell Coates museum on the sea front its outstanding, like stepping back in time.
That’s what I love about Amatuer Radio, No Politics, No Religion, No Insightment. We all love your channel because there’s none of that stuff. Good honest banter and chat, with lovely travel blogs. You are who you are and we’ve met you both.
Just enjoyed your Southport video, very engaging and entertaining.
Don’t worry about ranting, best way to cope with the rubbish in the world.
Hey James & Helen, I fell across your channel a couple of months ago and I love your content (I subscribed today btw!). So I thought I'd drop you a message. Just really like your Yorkshire straight talking and honesty - although I'm a bit conflicted with my Mum being from Yorkshire and my Dad being from Lancashire. Mum always wins! I was born in Cheshire (not posh Cheshire) so I'm somewhere in-between. Keep it up. Big love.
Thanks for the honesty, can tell you are a trustworthy person... a rarity theses days. Looking forward to USA vlogs and anywhere else you go, entertaining and pure escapism . Cheers 👍
Look mate, before I even watch this vlog - you do not have to answer to anyone for anything. Just keep doing what you 2 do - it means a lot to some of us. Oh you are on one today - you could be me lol. Lynx Africa ya daft lad.
Thanks mate, I always wear my heart on my sleeve and like to be candid. Its very therapeutic for me!
HATERS.....BLOCK AND/OR IGNORE!!!!!!!!!DON'T TALK ABOUT THEM AND DON'T GET UPSET 👍👍😘😘
I love your rants keep doing your own stuff when your out and about coz we love watching all your videos and love when it’s you and Helen keep doing what your doing x
I’m proud to be from Sheffield although I left when I was 17 and have now lived in Manchester 54 years! I find you two most interesting and I’m hooked! Me and the other half have a campervan and taking me back to Eden Camp was fun, we had a great day there@ few years ago!
Ignore the haters you will always get them in real life or online so long as you dont hate yourself or people that care about you that's all that matters
Couldn't have put it better ,unfortunately we're living in a selfish entitled society with absolutely no consideration for anybody else ,no proper policing either !!!
I blame the LGBTQ community, not always, but often them
I hear you I says this everyday
@@stuart4024This is true. Society has dropped into the gutter. This, especially seems true, in the UK. People have become cruel, judgemental, petty and easily envious of the lives and success of others . Laziness and anger abound. We emigrated , years ago, and it's the best thing we ever did. Reading comments, made to You Tubers, strengthens my happiness at having left. The UK is in the 💩💩
@@jacqueline8559 why I avoid people simetimes
Loved your career history . So honest and from the heart . You’re a top bloke , completely authentic 😊
I never usually comment but I watch you all the time, you are so genuine I just wish there were more people like you! And of course the lovely Helen, keep on keeping on. I am an artist and was going to start my own RUclips channel but at 79 I don’t think people want to see this old face 😂😂😂
Thank you Sandra, please keep commenting. As for the RUclips, go for it.. Art channels are very popular and if you have good stories to tell you could be very successful, plus it could help you sell some of your art
Yeah Sandra,get it done! I'd watch!!
@@ShaneWest-wd8jo wow thank you Shane I’m still thinking about it xxxx
Lynx Africa. I watched the whole thing and enjoy your ramblings from time to time along with the travel videos. It’s like listening to a friend. I hope that one day you can have a good relationship with all the people in your life especially your son.
Love your honesty about your life ,100k subs won't be long 👍
You're a great inspiration James. I envy your get-up-and-go! Im hearing a lot of your story for the first time today. Just show how we can change many times through our lifetime, hopefully for the better. Lovely tribute to your dad. Yorkshire attitude is very like the Irish humour! Love your relationship with Hellibobs too.❤ Can't beat the wet-wipes! Lynx Africa! 😊from Dublin Ireland.🇮🇪
WOW! I don`t think i have ever sat and watched such a long video as this just listening to a random bloke go on about nothing in particular. The fact is, i found it engrossing, rather like a ``stand-up`` comedian with a serious side. As for LYNX AFRICA, i`m not really a fan (personal choice) ha ha. Talking about quotes, here`s one that i fully experienced a few years back. IF YOU NEED TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH YOU LOVE SOMEBODY, THEN DO NOT JUDGE BY HOW YOU FEEL WHEN YOU ARE TOGETHER BUT JUDGE BY HOW YOU FEEL WHEN YOU ARE APART. None of us knows how much we will miss someone until that someone is no longer there. So enjoyable to spend nearly one and a half hours with you James and i feel an affinity with you because your values and views on life are very similar to mine so keep up this great entertainment and see you in the next one.
Thank you Kevin, that is a great quote mate
Totally agree with you James!! I'll look forward to the calling out, hope you film them too!
Ranting is an age thing its normal to have a rant
I just would like you do more on camper park ups , which is why i started watching you in the first place . I enjoy your roaming around towns ( not all of them) but you are neglecting the park ups !!! And as for long journeys , they are no different to lots of short trips , you wont be driving any further without stopping …….Stay well !!
Absolutely brilliant mate loved every second keep up the good work. Nowt like a rant my friend. Love your channel.❤
Thanks mate
I’m with you mate. I feel like you do. What’s right is right. People think it’s their personal world.
Thank you for sharing with us James 👍
Just listened to your comments about your son. I am in exactly the same position as you. Ive not seen my daughter for the last 5 years and don’t know what I’ve done wrong. I’ve also got a grandson that I doubt I’ll ever see. Chin up pal great videos, our weekly viewing especially with your videos with Helen, she reminds me so much of my Mrs 😊
Sorry about your son, sounds like his mum has a lot to do with this, hope it works out in the end!❤️❤️
Of course, its good to disagree on things, we're all different 👍
Lynx Africa! Thanks for the rambling and insights, so interesting to hear more about your background and fascinating employment history. You give off a strong aura of contentment and inner confidence, which has clearly been earned and acquired from your many life experiences. This was a lot like sitting in a pub and chatting with a good friend, only thing missing was a good beer!
Keep up the great content and thank you again for sharing so many things that are close to your heart.
Came back to watching this one after binge watching your latest videos from Texas. The family situation part of this one resonated with me, as an extended family member who has witnessed similar. It’s so hard on the aunties, uncles and grandparents and everyone misses out on precious family time. So sad😢I hope the future brings some reunion for you.
Ps I’ve not smelt Lynx Africa for a long time! 😂
Thank you
Awww love you're vlogs James you and Helen make a lovely couple ❤
Lynx Africa ftw! I like the principal of Stoicism. I think I share the philosophy, as I always say there's no point worrying about something, until there's actually something to worry about. Great video James, very honest and open and I hope you and your son can reconnect.
Thanks for the shout out - glad it was interrupted by a motorcycle 😂
Lynx Africa! A very informative video, showing how you started out, went to dizzying heights, fell from grace and then found a happy middle. Keep going James, you'll soon have your own TV series!
Great stuff. Keep it up. Just been to Alnwick, Berwick and Newcastle. Great places to visit.
Ignore any trolls and keep doing what you’re doing! Love the Vlogs from small towns and cities - pubs, food, walks and a wander around on a weekend away is just English isn’t it... good seeing towns we know well from a visitors eyes. Also offers advice for pubs, attractions and walks! 👏🏻
(Ps; Lynx Africa!)
Lynx Africa! Thank you, so, so very much for all you do and say, you are the perfect antidote to all the negativity, mistrust, and criticism which unfortunately draws a mind-bogglingly huge audience, please keep on reminding us that the world is full of decent, warm, lovely people.
Thank you 🙂
A live would be great. I used to do a lot of live videos back in the day and something that's super important is to have a "Comments Wrangler" someone to view, remove inappropriate and highlight comments to respond to.
You also need a super fast connection.
I used to use a dual camera setup with OBS Studio but you can just as easily do it from a phone with the comments wrangler using a tablet or laptop. Laptop is better as it has a dedicated keyboard.
Happy to help if needed.
I’ve watched a few of your vlogs,very good,you come across very genuine.
I still can’t believe people make a living from this,it’s totally bizarre.
Thanks for replying to my question about your dreams for the future. Your reply brought a tear to my eye. I hope your hopes and wishes come true x P.S. Lynx Africa.
1hr 22mins. You really are treating us (my favourite videos are your talking ones)
Lynx Africa. Keep on keeping it real James. I love listening to life stories. It’s a journey. Me and partner have been through very similar things. Kids struggles with exes. Variety of jobs. I was having a bit of a panic about our soon house move and mort for next 22 yrs at 44. My partner said “ what you worrying for , we ain’t gonna be here in 40 years” I’m normally very positive but we are getting older.
I love the stoicism quotes. My partners a mental health nurse and said these quotes would be good to pass on.
Also we are born again Christians at Pentecostal church your welcome to come along when at a loose end one Sunday The pastor has a massive utube following worldwide.
Oh and we are kind 😂😂
OMG I'm only at 3.58 and its cracking me up :) You wait till your nearly 70! Brilliant... now I'll continue to watch the rest.
My watch later is just your feed basically now. Not a stalker just good when you find someone decent to watch. Lynx Africa 🙌 Sithee!
100% with you on the gym thing. Young lads in my gym spend more time looking in the mirror or on their phones than working out, does my head in, that and the entitled that load up machines and dont unload when finished 😡
And the people who hog machines. I arrived at 06.30 and someone was on the stairclimber. I left the gym floor at 07.35 and they were still on it. There are two stairclimbers, but one is out of action.
Hi James I did watch the vlog all the way through and To prove it. Linx Africa. 😊
Really enjoyed it thank you. Plus you mentioned my comment about you 10 years ago.
It’s good to talk, you kept me company for an hour plus. 🥰
looking forward to your next one.
Take care. ❤
We need you. Get in there, tell them and acct on it. Flex. Be the real the real truth.
Another great video, tough for you on parts but your are the nicest bloke and your honesty comes through. Ironbridge is great. You would love the museums..... blists hill Victorian town have some great events through the year. The Valley Hotel is lovely for meals too. Shrewsbury and Ludlow too are nice, and bridgnorth. Keep smiling and posting, your videos are great and the banter you and Helen have is great xx
Talking of van making channels, I watch Brendan Xplores ...currently rebuilding an ambulance and Dave Outdoors is good too.
Lynx Africa hehe. Love a good waffle!!
Great Video James
You and Helen are the best LYNX AFRICA 😂
To have a dream is a path to follow! Lynx Africa. Keep up the good work , to make someone smile is a kind thing to do !
Your school reports sound better than mine. I hated school, although I did pretty well, my geography teacher wrote "Sets himself a low standard and fails to achieve it". Still proud of that one and I got a C, which was my lowest grade, so up yours Mr Irwin 🤣
Haha Well done 😂
Lynx Africa! You’re a lovely guy, Helen is wonderful, you will never please everyone so please don’t try to, just keep doing what you do.
Best wishes to you both Michael & Shani
That reminded me of me and my mate where riding our motorbikes up the dales and a man had closed a road off with his car I asked him what was wrong he said there's been a motorcycle accident and the lads laying in the road I said how long his he 17 foot , so we rode through, he was just laid there in the road , I said what's wrong with y , he said nothing, I said we'll get up then 😁😎
Can't believe you are still on Lynx Africa ! Java all the way man James. Great to see your vids, down to earth honesty, and pleased you like Newcastle.
We love Benidorm and the old Town Tapas bars Oliver’s bar Pig and Whistle many others
I used to laugh at the Gymshark brigade posing in the gym before I moved to Thailand. Now I didn’t see it at all. But then again, I’m not training in a touristy area, I’m 250km inland at a mostly Muay Thai gym, but they have a power rack, a good bar and some plates so I get my dead’s & squats done. Great video.
I agree with everything you said at the beginning of your video. Unfortunately this country is becoming a lawless society and nobody gives a damn. "Lynx Africa"
Lynx Africa!
Great content James! Love the stoicism and it is something I have always been interested in and like the way you've incorporated it into your life. When I watch you I think of this - Epictetus said, 'The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control.'
Keep up the great work James and Helen 😊
I gotta hand it to you James that's a very good photo of you with hair......
Keep doing what you are doing James, genuinely enjoy your videos. Looking forward to seeing your holiday vlogs with Helen. Liked your raw honesty in the Q&A, family struggles are never easy and they certainly don't get any easier with age. USA trip and then maybe a Lynx Africa trip after that. 👍
My old man thinks he’s aged well,he should wear his glasses more!! 😂😂 Lynx Africa 😉
Love your channel, you so remind me of my son you could do a double act , your mannerisms and a lot of your beliefs too , just honest and true keep going James love to watch your blogs .
Lynx Africa😂 brilliant as usual pal.
'I bless the rains down in (Lynx) Africa'...I combined your video with Harald Baldr's latest one from Vietnam, and watched bite-sized chunks of you both while recovering from the flu at home in Thailand. I am a very recent subscriber, a proud Yorkshireman (Wakefield), and now an expat in the land of smiles. Loving your content, James and Helen, and many of your locations bring back fond memories of times past. Keep up the great work, Steve.
Thanks Steve
Would you say you were more of a Minstrel than an M n M? Videos a Treet James. Love a good moan, and a cavalier attitude 😉
Definitely Minstrels 😂
Enjoyed your latest, my wife and myself enjoy watching your trips out and banter, keep it up and we'll keep on tuning in James. Take care mate! Lynx africa
The magic word is bollox Lynx 😂😂😂😂😂
Seeee theeeee
Good show again I’m just going out with dragon just got my lynx Africa on but the girls don’t come a running 😞. The south pot vlog ace we go there regular as there are some good pubs there
James I don’t know how anyone could hate you i think your ever so funny even when your having a rant/moan, but I’m a Yorkshire lass so I get you 💙 Lynx Africa
When you get to Barcelona, get the train to Sitjes and go to the Dali museum. Fantastic. Plus good bars and restaurants. Keep up the good work! Oh, the covered market in Barcelona is my favourite one in the world. A must.
Thanks, we are going to Sitges
@@bythecurb When you come down south in the summer, you and Helen are welcome to stay with me and my wife. We love your videos. Based in Woking. I'll get some real ales and stout in!
I have a Spanish son now 20 lives in Madrid , if I could have known the future I would have spent 10p that night in Ibiza 21 years ago 😁😎
Great attitude to have about your own kid 👍
@@stealthyguy1784 you don't know him
@@RodgerMoore-m3r fair enough
We all love Hull buddy, very insightful video, raw and honest, top top work.
0:33 People that park in disabled bays? What have the disabled done to you mate? 😂
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Sending healing vibes to you and your lad. 💜🙏💜
Mark im in Beni now sounds like you both need a holiday bruv. Not downplaying your justified rant btw but you worry about the shit you can change but not the shit you cant.
sorry James too much sun & sauce dont know where got Mark from lol
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You are a good man with a big heart don’t stop saying what you think.lynx Africa
If you need some help being a parking vigilante let me know.
Will do mate 🙂
The going the gym is definitely doing you good. I can see your triceps showing proud.💪 Keep happy. Absolutely loved hearing your stories.
Take care 👍
When I stopped going to my Church, an evangelical one, I was asked of cause by others in the Church why ?. My basic answer was that I had never met so many racist, homophobic self righteous people in my life in that church and could not be around them. I am a Christian but do not care or condemn others of other religious beliefs or sexual orientation. Cannot stand being around those type of people.
As a Christian, I fully agree !!. Many of our Christian friends have abandoned the Churches, because of the negative behaviour and beliefs that bring shame to us. We still believe, wholeheartedly in Jesus. We always will, but that is more reason not to attend these Churches. They give us all a bad name! We tend to meet at each others homes , to worship, and share laughs and meals. Jesus had no bias, neither should we
Absolutely, as a Christian friend said to me, " I would guess if Jesus walked into a Church today he would probably be turning over the tables as he did to the tax collectors in the temple" . Meeting for a meal on Sunday with a few Christian Friends is what has given me faith again. No judgments of others, no nasty words, just love and respect all.
Lynx Africa 😂, i was in a bad mood ranting myself over a neighbour who keeps watching us, you cheered me up, 6 stone wet through, something peter kay would say 😂❤
You have to vote Reform if you want this country to change for the better
They have absolutely no plan whatsoever, it's all about immigration, what a fool you are.
Lynx Africa - ive just watched while eating a pizza James. Personally I love hearing stories or advice from people with life experience such as yourself.
As you say, these 20 year old kids don't know anything yet. I'd rather listen to you for an hour coz it's clear you've been round the block a bit.
Hearing about you previous jobs was interesting.
Thanks for your efforts.
Jon.
Lynx Africa. James, my partner and I visited Liverpool this weekend and went to the majority of places you went to in your flog. Thanks!
How funny you are talking about Otley, we are going soon, & to The Black Bull, it’s where the mother-in-law lives.
Great vid as usual, can’t wait to see yr next Spanish adventure.
Lucy xx
Very entertaining, James! 👏👏
Helen with her: ‘Ooohh, look at this’! Very funny!
Your blogs are always alternately funny and sad! A good balanced content even when just discussing things in your life!
Absolutely love this mate. Proper putting yourself out there. Glad you love my Beautiful city of Liverpool. We do have Great pubs. 😊
Oh dear James…I felt like you do now 20-years ago (I’m 74 now) and was lucky enough to be able to escape all the dreadful S***. I suspect it’s even worse now. The country is beyond saving it’s gone rouge, no one cares anymore. If you do, you at risk. Now live a country where values, respect and care for others still exists. My kids and grandkids still back in UK but all want out. Thanks to Brexit they don’t even that option. I’d have them all here in the blink of an eye. Stay strong, try to a be positive, there are still millions of good people in the UK. Best wishes.
I went to Benidorm last year for the first time … loved every second and have been back 3 times in the last year ! Best fun !
Hi James , First LYNX yes my wife and I watched it all the way through. First , Contact lens, I have been wearing them for 50 years ,so know a bit. If you are thinking about trying to get rid of the glasses I advise that you go to a one man band and not one of the big chains . you get better one on one service with the same person. 2/ Go for the soft ones and not the gas permeable ones. 3/ if on fitting you can feel them or they feel like you have something in your eye , they are NOT the correct fit and you will soon give it away, tell the guy that they are uncomfortable and want them checked again. Dont walk out with ill fitting lenses , you wont wear them. They take a while to get use to putting them in and removal, The wife tried them and just couldnt hack the removal, so she went back to glasses. I used to get mine online , much cheaper than the glasses guy. I used the monthly ones. I got rid of them last year when I had my cataract done and presciption lenses fitted in the eye. Served my time with the old YEB at Guiseley in the early 60's. Paid our 10 quid and jumped a boat to Oz in 1974 , Never regretted it , but watch your blog with a vengeance. Carnt beat the Yorkshire Dales. Keep up the good work. Best Regards John and Carol, Melbourne Aus
Thanks for the great advice