Stories Around the Camp Fire

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • Today we're going to build a huge fire and I'm going to tell you stories in the Woods at night.

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  • @jaywebb3105
    @jaywebb3105 Год назад +353

    When Dave drops a video I drop everything and tune it.

    • @Bushradical
      @Bushradical  Год назад +27

      Thanks

    • @andymainit8625
      @andymainit8625 Год назад +10

      Exactly!

    • @thebobloblawshow8832
      @thebobloblawshow8832 Год назад +14

      Me too. This guy is a great orator.

    • @cillaloves2fish688
      @cillaloves2fish688 Год назад +5

      Exactly!!
      Me too!!

    • @thrax6118
      @thrax6118 Год назад +12

      Oh good, it's not just me. His vids are kinda addicting. The narration and storytelling just kinda draw you in. But that's a good thing!

  • @campinwill9977
    @campinwill9977 Год назад +145

    Bushradical is easily one of my favorite RUclips channels. Thanks Dave!

    • @Bushradical
      @Bushradical  Год назад +9

      thanks

    • @KevinsDisobedience
      @KevinsDisobedience Год назад +4

      Yep, pure and simple. If you’re going to waste time watching tv, this is better than most.

    • @juliekostas7322
      @juliekostas7322 Год назад +3

      So much value in each video!

    • @kmmorrin
      @kmmorrin Год назад +3

      @@Bushradical is that your telegram request?

  • @dougarendt3734
    @dougarendt3734 Год назад +174

    This is a great format for you Dave. You are a great story teller. Very entertaining and interesting.

    • @Bushradical
      @Bushradical  Год назад +11

      Thanks

    • @mscattale
      @mscattale Год назад +10

      I agree!! Love listening to Dave’s stories!

    • @kimtaylor4480
      @kimtaylor4480 Год назад +6

      I agree with Doug. I have often thought that you could have a career as a voiceover guy. I really enjoyed this video and sitting around the fire with you. Thanks Dave.

    • @paulabraden974
      @paulabraden974 Год назад +4

      I'm with Doug. You have such an easy voice to listen to.
      Loved your stories. Looking forward to your next story telling session 🙂

    • @kimberlyevans7853
      @kimberlyevans7853 Год назад

      Do you or have you pranked the kids like the pets Lol if you ever get to read this, in you next campfire stories ep tell us some of those.
      I'm going back through your vid esp the ones where you drive to Alaska. I'm planning on trip next summer I'm in southern Indiana so I can take same route. You and Brooke have inspired me

  • @grantaldous
    @grantaldous Год назад +29

    I can't wait for More Stories in the Woods at Night. Listening to Dave tell stories is magical.

  • @seanmiddaugh6026
    @seanmiddaugh6026 Год назад +54

    I got a story for you Dave! I did it! Sold the house, bought some vacant land in the UP.
    Youve been an absolute inspiration! Its taken a few years but the planets finally aligned just right enough to make my move. In a previous video, you said,
    "I don't have ___, but I have land"
    You have no idea how hard those words hit home. I'll never forget that comment!
    In a short time, cabin will be built, but for now I'm clearing the living space by hand just bcuz of the freedom I feel.
    Picked up a wall tent. Its amazing, by the way! Ect ect ect!!
    Would have preferred to send you an email but to keep it brief, I have to say "thank you"! Your videos have dramatically influenced a strangers dreams!!
    I salute you brother!! I feel pretty damn "radical"!!

    • @Bushradical
      @Bushradical  Год назад +24

      I'm honored to be part of your thought process while you make some awesome memories building and living on your land.

  • @RandDCustoms2
    @RandDCustoms2 Год назад +13

    Love the video! If you have ever sat by a campfire and talked with friends and family you know how comforting this video is to me. It's raining and snowing in Michigan today so it is a perfect time to spend around Dave's campfire!

  • @lizweekly1483
    @lizweekly1483 Год назад +47

    Excellent, Excellent, Excellent Dave! I could listen to you all afternoon! Your tales of adventure are epic! 'Thank you for sharing them with us! Liz from Ontario, Canada

  • @wendypatterson9608
    @wendypatterson9608 Год назад +45

    So calming...love the stories by the fire. You & Brooke are a breath of fresh air.

    • @Bushradical
      @Bushradical  Год назад +5

      Thanks

    • @k.m.125
      @k.m.125 11 месяцев назад

      Not calming for me but I do enjoy his stories also some of the stories brought up some anxiety in my soul heart .

  • @Mikestone1982
    @Mikestone1982 Год назад +8

    I love the cabin builds and project videos, but this format is where Dave really shines. Great video!

  • @juliekostas7322
    @juliekostas7322 Год назад +8

    As someone who lives in a chaotic city- these videos from you and your wife are life savers for me. You’re both so gifted at so much more than cabin building. 🙏🏼

    • @rschumaker
      @rschumaker Год назад +2

      Don’t do telegram

    • @Bushradical
      @Bushradical  Год назад +4

      Our pleasure!

    • @Bushradical
      @Bushradical  Год назад +6

      The telegram thing is a scam......Ive deleted hundreds of those things.

  • @laruedouglas1064
    @laruedouglas1064 Год назад +38

    What amazing stories. Thank You Dave for the adventurous stories and the laughs 😂.

  • @leytonhetland9311
    @leytonhetland9311 Год назад +10

    I've been watching you for 2 years now, I live in Minnesota and I have built a couple of small cabins just like you. And I really inspire your videos, everytime I get that notification on my phone that bushradical posted another video I'm excited to sit back and enjoy. Thanks for everything you do, I'm sure you love ur job!

  • @tchotchkegirl8880
    @tchotchkegirl8880 Год назад +4

    Thanks Dave for the great stories. You have a natural way of telling your stories, it keeps us intrigued. It would be fun to do more of these I know you have at least a thousand great stories to tell. As a kid I hung out with my grandpa and his buddies. They would tell stories from the olden days, the big war etc... Tonight I realized I missed hearing those stories. So please do this again. Stories by the Fire. I'm sure there our a lot of us fans that would partake. God Bless

  • @me-l-9910
    @me-l-9910 Год назад +29

    So great, Dave! What a wonderful way to turn a simple brush burning chore into fun for thousands! I love campfire tales under the stars, really any gathering of folks around the kitchen table, story telling at libraries, any chance to share tales of your life or family stories is just such a gift. I can't believe you've only been at this for five years! You're videos are beautifully made and the content is always informative and a treat. Thanks, its been a pleasure. 😊

  • @Ran-tj2wy
    @Ran-tj2wy Год назад +6

    Being a fellow Michigander, your stories really strike accord with me, I love em! You make me miss the old Michigan I once knew as a kid growing up there. Not easy to do, at age 59, way too cold and cloudy for me now but love the stories.

  • @wenn9366
    @wenn9366 Год назад +3

    I was lost in the woods once when I was a kid. I was about 12 and my grandma lived out in the middle of nowhere in Arkansas. When our family went to visit, I'd spend all day in the woods. There was a decent sized creek that ran through it, but the nearest neighbor on the other side was probably 15-20 miles since the paper company owned all of it. One day, I went out early, crossed the stream and went in search of an old, grown up road that used to be part of the Trail of Tears. I had hiked there with my parents, and I knew roughly where it was. (I'd say it was a good 5 mile hike, at least). I found the road no problem, but coming back I decided to take a detour to find the remains of a house that had burned about 50 years before. Didn't find the house, so I started back towards my grandma's. ..at least I thought I did. I probably walked another 2-3 miles w/o seeing any landmarks I recognized. Finally, I stopped, having no idea where I was. All my senses were pointing forward, but I knew I should have been back by then. The only thing I knew to do was to find the creek. I turned around and walked until at last, I heard water. I knew which direction the creek ran, but it was running the wrong way from the direction I thought I was going! Against all my senses, I turned and started walking upstream. I finally got back to my grandma's. It was a good lesson of how easy it is to get turned around. I always carried a compass w/ me after that.

  • @JeffreyGraham-vh3si
    @JeffreyGraham-vh3si Месяц назад +1

    Honest and dependable man with integrity, you stay the course brother.

  • @larrymeyers6913
    @larrymeyers6913 Год назад +9

    I could sit around a bon fire and listen to your stories all night. You have lived a very adventurous life and your videos you bring us on your journey's and am glad you started this channel.

  • @judymcintire8061
    @judymcintire8061 Год назад +7

    This was awesome! I feel like storytelling is a lost art! Thank you Dave for sharing these educational, funny & scary times that you experienced! You & Brooke are so entertaining! So happy you both are on you tube!!!🤗

  • @cillaloves2fish688
    @cillaloves2fish688 Год назад +8

    Love your stories Dave!
    You're such a good storyteller!
    Would be awesome to see some of your grandparents old slides...

  • @sherw6456
    @sherw6456 Год назад +4

    This was soooo enjoyable! What a great time hearing you "talk story", Dave...thanks for sharing your tales! 😊

  • @mallory0322
    @mallory0322 Год назад +6

    🔥🌲 ABSOLUTELY Love stories by the campfire! You and Brooke have a wonderful knack for storytelling and such terrific stories!! Thank you for sharing!🌲🔥

  • @sixteeschyl
    @sixteeschyl Год назад +1

    Need more of these Campfire stories, Dave.
    Love the detail & your sense of humour 😂

  • @glendacrouch1877
    @glendacrouch1877 Год назад +40

    Dave, I absolutely loved this! It was like I was there! Gotta add, you & Brooke are still my absolute favorites! The dark, the fire & it’s sounds enhanced by your stories!

    • @Bushradical
      @Bushradical  Год назад +5

      Thanks

    • @littleflowerpatriot8957
      @littleflowerpatriot8957 Год назад +4

      @@Bushradical We ❤ hearing about your adventures.

    • @amishmafia3339
      @amishmafia3339 Год назад +3

      It’s been to long since I’ve been around the campfire telling stories. Thanks for inviting me….

    • @1300buckvtx
      @1300buckvtx 6 месяцев назад

      Story time by Dave next to a roaring fire..........is there anything better ......I think not😊

  • @dennisthurman8161
    @dennisthurman8161 Год назад +19

    Your channel Dave is always worth the time to hear someone who's been there done that,and I know that the Lord has watched over you and Brooke in your many adventures and travels .So keep us updated,the both of you and we will be watching you through the winter and we will pray for you alls safe travels and upcoming videos.

  • @nismo812
    @nismo812 Год назад +3

    Thank you for this video Dave!! These stories are great. I can relate to them all. You should get your brother to tell the beach swim story from his perspective LOL

  • @stephanieanne4340
    @stephanieanne4340 Год назад +1

    I'm a MI girl and your channel has been a favorite of mine for years now, along with your wifes channel. Both so grounded and level headed. The world needs more people like you and your wife!! Love listening to your stories, never stop making videos!

  • @chiconian49
    @chiconian49 Год назад +3

    Back in the late 60's I hitch-hiked up to Alaska, down to Kenai and up to Fairbanks and back to Northern California, I was 18. I have never before met such genuinely nice people. Rich people want to tell you about their trip to Europe and all the great cities they stayed at. I earned my great adventure the hard way.

  • @CarolinaGuy
    @CarolinaGuy Год назад +21

    Hey Dave,I loved this video man. I was laughing my butt off at the first one and could've sat here in my chair listening to your fireside stories all night long. Thank you and God bless my brother.

  • @philotown
    @philotown Год назад +1

    More of these type of videos please Dave. You are such a good story teller that I just sat there listening right through.

  • @tinaespino7874
    @tinaespino7874 Год назад +4

    Love your stories Dave! You should do this every week!

  • @spilledsoju03
    @spilledsoju03 Год назад +2

    "Were just gonna walk the beach back"
    Famous last words lol

  • @donaldnorth3714
    @donaldnorth3714 Год назад +7

    Awesome stories Dave! I was sitting right beside you at that campfire, totally enthralled with your experiences! We all thank God that he created you and Brook to allow us “wanna-bes” to live vicariously through your experiences!

  • @blackspruce1861
    @blackspruce1861 Год назад +2

    I remember that a little differently lol. I remember you yelling back its up to your armpit just keep going . that was a great trip that I'll always remember. I lost half of my fishing pole in that swim. and the bear trails in the brush that was wild!

    • @Bushradical
      @Bushradical  Год назад +1

      LOL, "the older you get the more you forget to remember what you should recall......you fill in the blanks in your memory with things that may not have happened at all....." Da Yoopers.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861 Год назад

      @@Bushradical that's crazy I was just singing that song yesterday morning

  • @joannadavis1881
    @joannadavis1881 Год назад +4

    This was really neat. Just hanging out with you and listening to your stories. Well done and very calming. You Sir should make videos telling stories. Perfect setting at night in front of a nice warm fire. Please do more like this. Really enjoyed it.🔥🤗

  • @crimson7572
    @crimson7572 Год назад

    This seems like a very pleasant way to spend an evening. Just sitting around a fire telling and listening to stories. Thank you for sharing your stories. You told them well.

  • @robertjulian6570
    @robertjulian6570 Год назад +5

    Could listen to your stories all night. You and Brooke are great!

  • @blackpowderandbibles
    @blackpowderandbibles Год назад +2

    I like story time with Uncle Dave. You need to do more of these!

  • @MyBackyardScience
    @MyBackyardScience Год назад +8

    Loved the campfire stories, Dave. You had us captivated! 😀

  • @mikerogers9711
    @mikerogers9711 Год назад

    what a great story time. best 42 minutes sitting around and having a drink. 🍻

  • @auntiepam5649
    @auntiepam5649 Год назад +16

    You are a great story teller Dave.

  • @Wintersnow147
    @Wintersnow147 Год назад +1

    You’ve got to do another campfire chat video again. I was glued to the screen the whole time. 👏🏾

  • @DaveCzarski
    @DaveCzarski Год назад +17

    wow you are an amazing storyteller, keep it up! God bless you with many more unique storys and adventures ;)

  • @peacefulgarden
    @peacefulgarden Год назад +1

    Love the campfire story time. I need a hot chocolate and a nice fire to go with it. Would love to see you AND Brooke do something like this too. You guys are fun to watch - together and individually 😃
    You're a good storyteller my friend 😄 Thank you!!

  • @brandon_burbach
    @brandon_burbach Год назад +4

    Thanks for the drop, Dave. This is better than the Vikings game!

  • @Hammerman207
    @Hammerman207 Год назад +1

    👏 👏 👏... believe you have found a new reoccurring series... BRAVO
    (...chuckled through this whole video)
    THANK YOU for sharing!

  • @maryburke5559
    @maryburke5559 Год назад +6

    Love: real life night stories by the fire camp site, Thank you :-)) what a treat for this sunday !!

  • @NIMAINITAI
    @NIMAINITAI Год назад

    Great Guy. Great Video & Channel. I loved the stories

  • @winterradicallds8353
    @winterradicallds8353 Год назад +5

    Stories around the campfire are the best ah!

  • @RegenalSommers
    @RegenalSommers Год назад

    Best Campfire Stories on RUclips, Guaranteed!!

  • @charlottewoodruff193
    @charlottewoodruff193 Год назад +31

    Love listening to your videos.
    Always good to hear stories around the camp fire. You and Brooke are so relaxing to listen too.

    • @Bushradical
      @Bushradical  Год назад +7

      Glad you like them!

    • @caroleelagrone9729
      @caroleelagrone9729 Год назад +5

      They are a great couple to know! Especially these day's when people don't show much respect for each
      Other!!! Being Christian
      Has alot to do with it! I
      Think!!! 🤗

  • @debrarupp2027
    @debrarupp2027 Год назад +2

    Loved the stories by the fire... Thank you for sharing and the laughs. Blessings to you and your family.

  • @lifeistooshort649
    @lifeistooshort649 Год назад +5

    I’m sure you don’t read the comments Dave but I just wanted to say thank you for all the work you put into these videos. They sure are relaxing to watch on a Sunday evening. 🙂

    • @Bushradical
      @Bushradical  Год назад +4

      I appreciate that!....and yes I do read the comments

  • @Jamesjghome
    @Jamesjghome Год назад +1

    The true mastery of great story telling is the listener can see feel and touch the story as if there, you do that.

  • @bubbaallred
    @bubbaallred Год назад +6

    I get the idea that Dave is exactly who you think he is. Just a super nice guy with a good work ethic, a sense of adventure and lots of common sense. Interesting, Real people are interesting to watch. Thanks for being you, Dave!

  • @dannymeil3294
    @dannymeil3294 9 месяцев назад

    You’re an excellent narrator you have the best stories and work ethic I’ve ever seen.

  • @etheenaburmeister277
    @etheenaburmeister277 Год назад +6

    Hello from Wisconsin! Those were some awesome stories Dave! You and Brooke are so inspiring and you should know that both of your voices are very calming, add some nature to it and you've got yourself a great video!

  • @fiona8452
    @fiona8452 Год назад +1

    Great video Dave, could listen to you telling stories all day long ❤ Love everything you and your beautiful wife do. ✌🏼💚🙏🏻

  • @lisamdrake5696
    @lisamdrake5696 Год назад +7

    You KNOW this is gonna be good!! 👍🏼 ❤😊

  • @davidpeckham2405
    @davidpeckham2405 Год назад

    Absolutely great. These will turn into the ol'timers stories.

  • @lindsaylittle6535
    @lindsaylittle6535 Год назад +6

    Always a great time sitting and listening just like you were here with a one on one. That is an art. greetings from NE MN

  • @KM00Youtube
    @KM00Youtube Год назад +1

    Wow - stories 'round the campfire. This is a classic and a wonderful piece for the memories stack. I love it, you could feel the warmth of the fire while listening to the adventures! Thanks for sharing! 🥰😎

  • @midvinter
    @midvinter Год назад +4

    This is fire!

  • @dnealgail8244
    @dnealgail8244 Год назад

    Fellow Michigan guy here. I love campfires, stories & Northern Michigan! So familiar, good times.

  • @carolynhollon3953
    @carolynhollon3953 Год назад +4

    Absolutely satisfying video, great voice and interesting stories Dave, thanks for doing this! Looking forward to more like this one ... ❤️

  • @kathywetherington3766
    @kathywetherington3766 Год назад +1

    I could listen to your stories all night long lol keep on keepin on ✌️ ❣️

  • @jamie4194
    @jamie4194 Год назад +4

    This video brought back so many memories of my dad dabbling in photography and we would have slide show movie nights. Really great times! Thanks for sharing your stories with us!

  • @jmt6615
    @jmt6615 Год назад +1

    I agree with you about getting lost. Ive also got lost in the woods and on water....You never forget that feeling. Never went out without a compass again!

    • @Bushradical
      @Bushradical  Год назад +1

      right! I KNOW personally I walk in circles.....so when I'm in new country I always have a compass

  • @hbrunet72
    @hbrunet72 Год назад +5

    Thank you for sharing these stories with us! I always look forward to yours and Brooke's videos ... ❤

  • @paulawilliams7030
    @paulawilliams7030 Год назад +1

    Thanks Dave, I really enjoyed the stories. You are a gifted storyteller.

  • @homesteadwannabee4253
    @homesteadwannabee4253 Год назад +3

    Your band friend gets a big thank you from me. I enjoy both Brooks and your content. Great stories (your poor brother smh).
    Blessings ~

  • @corinnatroyer-momenee1626
    @corinnatroyer-momenee1626 11 месяцев назад

    I love campfire stories! Many young memories UpNorth (Thunder Bay-Lake Huron) @ the Hunting Cabin 4 miles 2-track trail… “poking sticks & telling lies” is what the hunters called it. My parents are from Mio/Fairview (where most of my family lives), but I was born and raised in the Irish Hills (Southern Michigan-near Michigan Int’l Speedway). Lived in Seattle for about 5 years and experienced a lot of outdoor activities (riding my horse in the mountains). Always found my way back to Michigan! Always wondered my love for the outdoors was influenced by my parents very rural upbringing (especially my dad being raised in his Amish Gpa’s house his first 8 years of life). Dad calls UpNorth “God’s Country.”

  • @beckytyler4434
    @beckytyler4434 Год назад +4

    Love it. You really have the voice for this. Really enjoying it.

  • @shannmartin7453
    @shannmartin7453 Год назад +1

    Thanks for doing what you do Dave, your video's are awesome, may God continue to bless you and Brooke and keep you healthy and free to live your amazing lives.

  • @lauraharlow7965
    @lauraharlow7965 Год назад +3

    Such fun and interesting campfire stories! Its so neat to know how you got your start. Just love your channel and content!!! Brooke's too! You're both so inspiring to me!

  • @markshietze4783
    @markshietze4783 Год назад +1

    WTG , Dave !
    Excellent stories !
    Excellent Content ...
    Keep up your Good work ✌
    We love ❤ you guys

  • @richardfiedler2201
    @richardfiedler2201 Год назад +3

    Cool video !!!!!! You are a great storyteller I enjoyed it

  • @ricardodeangelo3851
    @ricardodeangelo3851 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the campfire stories Dave. You take care.

  • @whispersfromthedirt8649
    @whispersfromthedirt8649 Год назад +4

    good to see you Radical

  • @406dreamin8
    @406dreamin8 Год назад +1

    That was fun! Nothing better than a campfire and stories! Fiction or non! 😉

  • @rosemountfarms2897
    @rosemountfarms2897 Год назад +4

    A great incite into your life Dave! It’s amazing the great stories you shared and we can’t get enough of your building projects that you and Brooke share Thank you for what you do ❤

  • @lindastump4788
    @lindastump4788 Год назад +1

    Great video, so lovely to have the campfire story experience virtually when I can’t be out in the woods. I love your content.

  • @Monkchip
    @Monkchip Год назад +3

    Hi there

  • @Mgray187
    @Mgray187 22 дня назад +1

    “Well sir if you didn’t have a heart attack before, sorry about that one you had just now!” 😂

  • @nathanbug24
    @nathanbug24 Год назад +3

    Hello all

  • @johnzdrazil2140
    @johnzdrazil2140 Год назад

    You were talking about getting lost in the woods. I've done that a few times. It is scary!!
    But have you ever got lost in a multi level parking garage? I did, by myself, got turned around and walked about 2-1/2 hours looking for my truck.
    What a blessing!!!
    I had forgotten my parking stub in the truck. So security couldn't help me. Lesson learned,!!

  • @thecrew777
    @thecrew777 Год назад +2

    ❤❤❤I LOVE this. More, please! Noting better than campfire stories, and I couldn't care less if it's just burning brush. Made me think of several wild stories out in the woods in my life. Would love to see this more often, Dave. ❤❤❤

  • @brianandtamiolson2330
    @brianandtamiolson2330 Год назад +1

    I loved this video. A nice fire and story time. I am like a kid hanging on every word.🤣😂

  • @joshuadewitt5272
    @joshuadewitt5272 Год назад +1

    Thank you Dave for the wonderful stories!

  • @colinhamilton7409
    @colinhamilton7409 Год назад

    Thanks Dave. Part of a story is how it is told. You have the magic. Continue to be you.

  • @tonyz6421
    @tonyz6421 Год назад +1

    Love hearing your stories, and hearing the fire in the background. 👍🏼✝️

  • @tammymann6292
    @tammymann6292 Год назад

    Filling out a spreadsheet while listening to your campfire stories. Good times! :)

  • @tarvindurbin5974
    @tarvindurbin5974 Год назад

    Amazing... Listening to those stories in front of your fire out in the woods... Just can't beat it... That's for sure.. Thanks For Sharing Dave !!!

  • @marieleopold1625
    @marieleopold1625 Год назад

    The fact that U can tell us these stories proves...U have the 'lives of a cat'! Can't imagine what number U R on? YIKES Dave! Sometimes one can B 2 radical. This vid proves that 'someone' is surely looking out 4 U. Thanks 4 sharing. Health and God Bless!

  • @deborahjones6066
    @deborahjones6066 Год назад +1

    Dave , you've got great stories and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing every one of them! Thanks for sharing them with us =)

  • @randomtreaz7252
    @randomtreaz7252 Год назад

    Man, that was a relaxing storytime!
    Thank you for the inspiration.

  • @mattbeaderstadt4668
    @mattbeaderstadt4668 Год назад

    I get educated every time I watch your videos. Very much appreciated sir. God bless you.

  • @vickiwalden
    @vickiwalden Год назад

    Great stories by the fire. Close to the heart. Thank you! Best entertainment around, you and Brooke's video. You make us feel like we're there.

  • @ryanvargas4889
    @ryanvargas4889 Год назад

    I remember the massive Thomas fire and mudslides in SantaBarbara. Fire department was incredible. Many were disappointed how the Sheriffs deputies got a kick out of treating the residents like garbage. Closest thing I’ve ever seen to martial law, well…until the recent “event”.

  • @BillyHoagland
    @BillyHoagland Год назад

    Thanks for posting, that first story is so crazy! I’m glad he wasn’t dead