Young lady, you are outstanding an inspiration to a whole lot of people. You have made your life work for you even with your spinal injury. Wish you a happy for filled life moving forward.
@@Karski1952 thank you for your very kind words! I’m hoping this channel can help motivate others to do things out of the norm, especially if they have life challenges.
You are a badass! Doing great work helping make this world more accessible. I shared your video with my daughter, a professional mountain biker also trying to make outdoor activities more accessible. You passed through my hometown of Bellingham, WA. Love your video 🙌🏽❤️ you are a true inspiration!
@@Keepinitwheel306 yes mam, and skier. She has skied with adaptive skiers, watch The Approach 1, and 2 to see the action! Pretty amazing stuff! Who knows maybe you two can connect for a ride one of these days! 🙌🏽💓
Dang! Hard to believe it’s snowing there when it hit 99°F all last week in S TX. I never complain about the heat, bc anywhere that gets below freezing for any extended length of time, I wouldn’t know how to survive. Y’all northerners never cease to amaze me.
@@sunshine3914 ah haha, well I’ve actually filmed this about a month ago, but didn’t get a chance to edit it together until now. But there are still places with snow at high elevation in British Columbia.
@@sunshine3914 ah haha, well I actually filmed this about a month ago, but didn’t get a chance to edit it together until now. But there are still places with snow at high elevation in British Columbia.
Well, it's almost 104F (40 C) here in my province with a humidex today. Snow left us about 3 months ago. After all, it's Summer here, too, now. We don't get snow year round.
Hi, Lisa. Hope all is well. GUESS WHAT! I have a plan! I want to cook for you, but for my food to taster good (to be eatable) the main and by far the most important ingredient of the recipe is that you don't eat for at least 3 days, and must be starving. The ideology of my cooking is that hunger is the best seasoning. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy! Everything else is manageable! Pops
@Keepinitwheel306 hunger gives us incentive to eat anything! The best ingredient for any recipe is my culinary secret (starvation). Darn it! I just reviewed the secret of my culinary success! Hot wheels, I'm always rooting for you and sending my positive thoughts and energy your way. You seem like a great person to hang out and have a meaningful friendship. Except that I can't keep up with you. Additionally,I am scared of my shadow and everything around it, but you can defend and protect me. That's why I live in a cave.
Been following you for a while now and I'm inspired by your outlook. You are an amazing person. Love your channel name too, suits mine. All the best from Western Australia 🇦🇺 🇦🇺
I love your sense of adventure and the fortitude and independence that obviously makes you - you! Enjoy your travels!! I’ll be watching for future videos.
Hi Lisa, I’ve been watching your videos off and on and you’re really encouraging for others specially for us that are in wheelchairs. I lost my right leg above the knee in a truck accident 2018. It really doesn’t stop you from doing stuff but it’s just a bit harder and you have to think a little bit about it And the hardest thing for me is the ask for help and I know that is pretty stupid but I was a pretty independent person before my truck accident anyway thank you for the encouragement I really like motorhome life and I don’t know which way to go either. Buy a four-wheel-drive with the caravan or just buy a motorhomeanyway keep up the good work love and appreciate from for you Cliff from Australia
As a quadriplegic myself I have admiration for your courage, resilience, self reliance, and perseverance. My cousin purchased a city transit bus and is currently in the process of making an off the grid rv out of it so we can do some traveling. I hope I get the opportunity to bump wheels with you.
Lo mismo digo, una gran inspiración y por sobre todo una gran motivación para aquellos que no la estamos pasando muy bien, que nos sentimos un tanto agobiados y frustrados ante tanta problemática . Muchas gracias x compartir tu experiencia de vida. Excelente el vídeo 🌈🙋 Desde Argentina 🇦🇷😇
@@Keepinitwheel306 I had a companion and we converted a Chevy 3500 15 passenger van into a campervan. Saw the USA 2x. I had to let him go, as I settled back into my hometown, now in my 3rd year of fighting ovarian cancer. I’m Irish strong & I’m a scrapper. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. I’ll get back there.
I'm so happy I found your channel. You are amazing. I often limit myself by thinking I can't do that, no more! I'm going to start taking life by the horns! I'm def a new fan ❤🎉
Right, one of those issues that I never considered. Well, consider what life would be like without the wheel itself, modifying the wheel or a round object is so useful in our world of transportation and our millions of moving mechanisms. God Bless!
I’m not sure what month you got back to Canada, but it’s not snowing in almost July. lol. Although it has been a very chilly spring and summer in Alberta.
Just subscribed and I must thank Chrome for introducing your channel to me. You are one strong determined young woman and you certainly opened my mind to the obstacles that present themselves to wheel chair bound people even still in the 21st century. Your vlogs are going to make interesting viewing. Take care.
I was hesitant to start a RUclips channel because it's saturated with van life channels but then I realize that everything I do in Van life has to be done with a twist... and accessibility is a huge factor in that. I'm glad you're seeing that as well.
@@jc142 it sure does take extra time…I made sure I ate while the food was warm for this video though! I’m really tempted to get a drone that will just follow me around ha ha
What a beautiful location. The snow is wonderful, especially if you know you can get out of it and get warm, dry and comfortable. I'll ignore the access hiccup and call it a wonderful experience. Thanks for sharing.
@@Keepinitwheel306 Australian response: bugger! I live in a part of Aus where we actually get to below freezing temps overnight - so, lately my support worker (am) was complaining about the water pressure...and as it seems fine in the afternoon and evening I think I've finally figured out that it's probably because the pipes have frozen overnight and just need a bit more time to defrost/thaw. What do you do in the van?
@@chantsmantrasandrelaxation5079 I just avoid cold temps 😝 But I usually set an alarm for the middle of the night to run the line so it doesn’t freeze. I misjudged how cold it was that week and it was already frozen.
I can totally understand not wanting to be stuck inside during the winter. One of the things my dystonia is triggered by is cold. So I'm stuck inside 6-8 months out of the year. And I agree, it is definitely not fun.
@@donnab9015 it was pretty good! I have been crazing it, and still have all the ingredients…I guess I know what’s for dinner tomorrow. I added the recipe in the video description if you want to try for yourself
@@elizzbethjiminez4817 I maybe partially to blame since I’m slow at editing. Now that I’m not driving as much and have free time I’ll be pumping out videos more frequently.
WOW....only 180 days....you would have to choose your 180 wisely. Still, when one is stuck in a sticks and bricks one has no choice but to take what's thrown at us. Iowa can have 6 mo. of winter. We've had snow in May before and it starts in October more often than not now. They talk about warming, but that's not what it's doing here. If anything it's cooling. I don't like getting snow 3 times in October with no way to get away from it. Too old for ice and snow.
@@Keepinitwheel30614 days would certainly make me want more - I'm glad you have the means to get to warmer places when you need to in order to escape the brutal winters. What you're doing is awesome - providing advice to make the outdoors more accessible🥰😇
The beautiful nature of Canada and the calm serenity of thought for a person is a relaxation - filling the body with fresh forces . Lisa, you are the author of the channel. Traveling through picturesque places, you are looking for a lot of vivid impressions leaving the hustle and bustle of big cities. This is your business, it is easy for you to find harmony and spiritual joy with it. I am interested in watching your channel from Russia. Canada and Russia are very close in terms of territory and climate. I have subscribed to your channel, if you are reading my comment, please write your answer.
Wow! You handled the package with so much more grace than I could have! I would have thrown a big tantrum! It's good for people to get a better understanding of how thoughtless mainstream society can be. We have such a long way to go. If you got a bit pissed off camera I would not judge! I wanted to smack him and have a few sarcastic responses to his "Can I help you"? You have qualities that I still only aspire to. Thanks for the snow footage! I don't like being out in snow just because my hands and feet always freeze!
I was pretty upset when I couldn't get through on the phone, but that time allowed me to realize that it wasn't the worker who was at fault it was the building owner. That helped a little bit with my frustration at that gentleman. Depending on my mood in the moment, I'm not always at cordial lol.
I envy you for the snow because, in my entire life, I only experienced snow once, when I was 8 years old, and I don't quite remember it. I love you video from Morocco
Great video! Thanks for taking us along on your journey, never been to Canada but it looks so beautiful up there ! Keep living the dream and we’ll be along for the adventures!😅
You are totally amazing and you have such a great array of exciting activities that keep you active just knowing the kind of person you are the world is your oyster. You need to get a duel citizenship so you can come to the US and go as you please and I know you'd love Florida in the winter as much as you love Calif.
So I just saw you on Van City van life visiting with Chrome and Cruise and I think you're awesome! I have subscribe to your channel and hit the alarm bill and I look forward to following your van life. I wish you safe travels.
I know everything you are saying about winter. I love my winters it’s so beautiful ❤❤❤ but now that I have disabilities and use a power chair myself it’s not fun when it’s -35 and even colder with the wind chill 😂😂😂❤❤
I read through a number of comments. Many have used the word 'inspiration' to describe you. At the expense of excessive redundancy, I will do the same. I stumbled on your video by accident. I just got home from a social event. Many people were asking me about my upcoming surgery. I had to admit to them that I am concerned, if not a bit scared. I do a lot of outdoor recreation. I am concerned about my ability post surgery. I live in Regina and spend many weeks in BC pursuing adventure. I hope that will still be a part of my future. Your video spoke to me tonight. It said, "Stop worrying. Be brave." You are truly inspiring!!! I hope you understand how much you help and inspire others to be brave and courageous in their own endeavors, regardless of what they are. Perhaps finding your video was not an 'accident'. Thank You!!! 😊
I'm jealous! I want to be Canadian now. 🤣 Okay I will watch the rest of the video now. 🙏🏻😎 Seriously, isn't it sad how we have divided the earth in all these areas - which has resulted in severe desertification in some parts of the world - and turned it all into a circus. (I was born into a tiny country that is not my home.) Subbed instantly, btw. I'm a sucker for strong and independent people. ❤ Sorry if that sounds bad. Forgive me. I'm more than halfway through a bottle of Merlot and had a phone call with a vindictive, smallminded civil servant today. I hung up. Later: You made my world whole today. Thank you. 🙏🏻 I needed that.
@@Keepinitwheel306hey, I'm Dutch but I have lived in the US and the UK. I know what you mean and am looking into it. Sort of. 😊 (Oh, frrrrreedom!) Would like to get something going where I can stay 3 to 5 months in countries. I just spent more years in one place (which was a place in the UK) than I had ever done before except when I was a child. I've now been in another place and country for a year and it feels like a thousand years... The other place was better ( I just never knew that there is a lottery of ugliness everywhere). I never thought I would say that. Life's strange.
I feel like it's so easy to take things for granted, like being able to go into a FedEx. You face challenges with grace. Nice perspective shift on the snowy weather! Levi
Looks like quite a few of us are here checking out your channel since your interview with Bob...I'll have to binge watch to get caught up. I will say its hard to believe Fedex didnt have wheel chair access..time for them to make some changes. Well off to watch more of your past travels and adventures. Oh ya im a new subscriber 😊
A week later I ran into another inaccessible FedEx. Canada needs to adopt our own ADA!! And yes, about 1,500 new subscribers since the interview with Bob uploaded yesterday! He has amazing reach. Thanks for being here and happy binging.
@@melissateebarnes8826 it’s true! We don’t have to apply for a VISA but they do keep track of the number of days at the border crossings. I’m glad I can get away for the winter but I’d love to explore the US in the summer too
@@Keepinitwheel306 so you’d have to do some detailed planning to see part of the winter and part of the summer in the US. Or spread out your visit over a couple of years. I guess you are gonna have to come back next year to see us in the summer
@@melissateebarnes8826 either that or get married to an American so I can stay permanently 😂😂 I think I’ll still stick to winters in the US since there are more options for snow-free travel than what Canada offers.
I can also deal with cold, at least you can dress for it. But as I described in the video, snow is a huge barrier for my wheelchair. Sometimes I couldn’t even get out my front door or push through a parking lot to get groceries. I’m glad I’ve found a way to avoid snow for the most part.
@Keepinitwheel306 maybe it's because I'm American that this is really shocking to me! I went thru an ADA assessment for opening a new hotel, and I learned a lot. Having a Disability Act is so important (sorry, I don't really know anything about Canadian Laws) It's just so shocking to see, like you said it's 2024!!
I live in Ohio, our winters are never that bad but when you mention the forced hibernation I understand completely. I am dependent on whether people shovel their sidewalks or not. I love the locations you pick. They are beautiful.
I’m curious about your trail assessment: who do you do that through? I live in southeastern us and would love to improve the trails in my area! Thanks!!
@@user-zu7gk9ol9f that work has been through two different entities…one called AccessNow, which focuses on crowd sourcing accessibility information. And the other is the Trans Canada Trail, which has trail systems all across Canada
not really! I use full service stations when they’re available but for the most part getting gas is seamless. Once or twice I have encountered a pump that was on a curb and set back a bit but besides requiring a stretch to reach the handle it was ok
Oh wow! That's smart of you to carry a spare. I've had good luck with mine so far minus some smoky exhaust, but some kerosine through the tank cleared it up.
I just went to Vancouver (first ever visit to Canada as an adult) and found the accessibility there to be slightly worse than the US (I live in Los Angeles). This surprised me as I had expected Canada to be even further advanced in accessibility than the US. I am curious, as someone who has spent significant time in both countries, what you think in terms of accessibility in the US vs Canada. By the way I absolutely loved Vancouver and can't wait to go back, as well as visit some others parts of Canada!
Canada does not have the ADA, which means we only rely on building codes for accessibility guidelines - which are mediocre and there isn’t really a method of checking to see if businesses etc are complying unless you file a Human Rights Complaint. This is lengthy and draining. So to answer your question - it very much depends on the region. Bigger cities in Canada are pretty decent but small towns completely lack access. There’s a reason I go to California each winter …it’s the best place I’ve encountered.
@@Keepinitwheel306 Thanks for getting back to me and sharing your perspective! That makes total sense - I didn't realize that Canada didn't have an ADA equivalent. BTW I really enjoy your channel and watching your adventures!
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Young lady, you are outstanding an inspiration to a whole lot of people. You have made your life work for you even with your spinal injury. Wish you a happy for filled life moving forward.
@@Karski1952 thank you for your very kind words! I’m hoping this channel can help motivate others to do things out of the norm, especially if they have life challenges.
@@Keepinitwheel306❤🙏🏻😎
Well said Ka
@@Keepinitwheel306 i'll be 66 1/2 when i start my trip to calgary for the camper install. Your one of a kind lady, so much energy & adventure.
The fact that you take the time to set up camera shots is so much extra work. I hope that doesn't get lost on folks watching. Just WOW !
Thank you for acknowledging that! It is time consuming but so worth it.
I appreciate the way you look at and deal with life. Thanks again for sharing
@@user-freebird49 thanks for watching!
You are a inspiration to all and people with disabilities you are very beautiful and intelligent inspiring
You are a badass! Doing great work helping make this world more accessible. I shared your video with my daughter, a professional mountain biker also trying to make outdoor activities more accessible. You passed through my hometown of Bellingham, WA. Love your video 🙌🏽❤️ you are a true inspiration!
@@coraleez no way, she is a pro mtb rider? That would be a dream! My bike gives me so much freedom, I love it.
@@Keepinitwheel306 yes mam, and skier. She has skied with adaptive skiers, watch The Approach 1, and 2 to see the action! Pretty amazing stuff! Who knows maybe you two can connect for a ride one of these days! 🙌🏽💓
I think we found a new favorite channel
What a beautiful spot! That dish looked great! Wow, you're inspiring me to do this RVing too! Thank you.
@@conniefox8044 thanks for watching 🙂
Just stating the obvious: Dang! You are awesome!
Dang! Hard to believe it’s snowing there when it hit 99°F all last week in S TX. I never complain about the heat, bc anywhere that gets below freezing for any extended length of time, I wouldn’t know how to survive. Y’all northerners never cease to amaze me.
@@sunshine3914 ah haha, well I’ve actually filmed this about a month ago, but didn’t get a chance to edit it together until now. But there are still places with snow at high elevation in British Columbia.
@@sunshine3914 ah haha, well I actually filmed this about a month ago, but didn’t get a chance to edit it together until now. But there are still places with snow at high elevation in British Columbia.
Well, it's almost 104F (40 C) here in my province with a humidex today. Snow left us about 3 months ago. After all, it's Summer here, too, now. We don't get snow year round.
@@leegifford2942 yeah it’s 31C in my province today…hitting 37 later in the week. Canada sure has extremes!
Hi, Lisa. Hope all is well. GUESS WHAT! I have a plan! I want to cook for you, but for my food to taster good (to be eatable) the main and by far the most important ingredient of the recipe is that you don't eat for at least 3 days, and must be starving. The ideology of my cooking is that hunger is the best seasoning.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy! Everything else is manageable!
Pops
Well, who can pass up that offer? I might even eat olives after 3 days of no food!
@Keepinitwheel306 hunger gives us incentive to eat anything! The best ingredient for any recipe is my culinary secret (starvation). Darn it! I just reviewed the secret of my culinary success!
Hot wheels, I'm always rooting for you and sending my positive thoughts and energy your way. You seem like a great person to hang out and have a meaningful friendship. Except that I can't keep up with you. Additionally,I am scared of my shadow and everything around it, but you can defend and protect me. That's why I live in a cave.
Been following you for a while now and I'm inspired by your outlook. You are an amazing person. Love your channel name too, suits mine. All the best from Western Australia 🇦🇺 🇦🇺
@@timwheel8466 ah, another wheelie great name?! Ok, I’ll show myself out the door for that lame one.
I love your sense of adventure and the fortitude and independence that obviously makes you - you! Enjoy your travels!! I’ll be watching for future videos.
Hopefully your algorithm puts you on more people's recommendations! Girl you rock!
That’s such a neat thing to say, thank you!!
Hi Lisa, I’ve been watching your videos off and on and you’re really encouraging for others specially for us that are in wheelchairs. I lost my right leg above the knee in a truck accident 2018. It really doesn’t stop you from doing stuff but it’s just a bit harder and you have to think a little bit about it And the hardest thing for me is the ask for help and I know that is pretty stupid but I was a pretty independent person before my truck accident anyway thank you for the encouragement I really like motorhome life and I don’t know which way to go either. Buy a four-wheel-drive with the caravan or just buy a motorhomeanyway keep up the good work love and appreciate from for you Cliff from Australia
@@bishopkinlyside8477 I’ve always struggled with asking for help but I’m getting better at it! I hope you find the rig of your dreams!
Happy I found your ch with Bob you are the most awesome young lady. Everything you do is amazing 😊❤ Be safe always
Thank you kindly, and I’m very cautious on the road. Ok except that time I picked up a bike packer 🤫
I love the fresh snow when in the mountains. The peace and quiet is surreal ❄️❄️Thank you for sharing ☮️
As a quadriplegic myself I have admiration for your courage, resilience, self reliance, and perseverance. My cousin purchased a city transit bus and is currently in the process of making an off the grid rv out of it so we can do some traveling. I hope I get the opportunity to bump wheels with you.
@@MadHatter1707 that’s soooo exciting!! Let me know if you get on the road and I’d love to hear how the build is adapted for you.
You stayed five days to go over those trails! I love rain and cozy places but even I would have bailed at 3 days. You have persistence!
@@shannonweatherill5290 I definitely had cabin or “van fever” by day 5….I probably should’ve been smarter and left on day 3
I agree with you about cities. When it snows it just seems so quiet and peaceful.
I’ve been stealth camping in the city for meetings this week and I’m so ready to break free. 2 more days! I hope you get some freedom too
You're an awesome person ❤
Love your channel ❤🎉
Lo mismo digo, una gran inspiración y por sobre todo una gran motivación para aquellos que no la estamos pasando muy bien, que nos sentimos un tanto agobiados y frustrados ante tanta problemática . Muchas gracias x compartir tu experiencia de vida. Excelente el vídeo 🌈🙋 Desde Argentina 🇦🇷😇
Thank you for watching!
Just saw your van tour on Vancity Vanlife. Your van is so damn cool and so are you! 🔥🔥
Thank you! Welcome to my channel, feel free to look around at old videos but don't judge my editing from the really old ones haha
Thank you for this video. I too am handicapped, but I can’t drive. You’re an inspiration.
@@lynnwilliams7875 I hope you can find another way to explore and push your limits, if that’s what you desire.
@@Keepinitwheel306 I had a companion and we converted a Chevy 3500 15 passenger van into a campervan. Saw the USA 2x. I had to let him go, as I settled back into my hometown, now in my 3rd year of fighting ovarian cancer. I’m Irish strong & I’m a scrapper. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. I’ll get back there.
😊 enjoy my friend ☺️☺️👍.
Thank you, I will
You are an inspiration ❤ keep making great videos and always take care of yourself ❤ ❤❤
I enjoyed watching you and Bob on his channel. After, I am pleased I found your channel. I can see. I will enjoy watching your episodes. Thanks.
Yay thanks for finding me and I’m giving you a warm welcome to the channel
You are a amazing person.Thanks for the inspiration. God bless
I'm so happy I found your channel. You are amazing. I often limit myself by thinking I can't do that, no more! I'm going to start taking life by the horns! I'm def a new fan ❤🎉
Whoop whoop!! I love to receive comments like yours. Get after it 🙌🙌
Keep it up....
@@rakeshbarua5789 thanks!! I intend to 😀
@@Keepinitwheel306 always wellcome
Oh my, that beautiful campsite was just right after that frustration at the package place.
It was the perfect spot to forget about those woes
Right, one of those issues that I never considered.
Well, consider what life would be like without the wheel itself, modifying the wheel or a round object is so useful in our world of transportation and our millions of moving mechanisms.
God Bless!
@@ellerybice3787 indeed, my wheelchair is an amazing piece of equipment that lets me live my life.
Life is what you choose to make of it. Love your philosophy.
It has served me well :)
Canada is the best, but it does get so cold and snowy.
@@havayorkie indeed. I typically can avoid the snow but that week was exceptionally cold and caught me by surprise.
I’m not sure what month you got back to Canada, but it’s not snowing in almost July. lol. Although it has been a very chilly spring and summer in Alberta.
@@havayorkie I’m a little behind with my editing…it was filmed about 5 weeks ago
@@Keepinitwheel306 I figured. Hope you find some nice warm weather!
@@havayorkie it’s been a cold spring where I am but we finally hit 20C this week 😍
Continue to be a voice for accessability❤
I will, indeed, it has become a big passion of mine
Hi Lisa hope u are doing well this morning
You too!!
Just wow, hopefully you know that you are helping thousand out there to live their life as they want it to be
@@falconxvid thank you! I’m just trying to pay it forward for those that have helped me 😀
Very beautiful and poetic.
@@nereidgreen6653 something about the tranquil snow brought out that side in me 😂
Just subscribed and I must thank Chrome for introducing your channel to me. You are one strong determined young woman and you certainly opened my mind to the obstacles that present themselves to wheel chair bound people even still in the 21st century. Your vlogs are going to make interesting viewing. Take care.
I was hesitant to start a RUclips channel because it's saturated with van life channels but then I realize that everything I do in Van life has to be done with a twist... and accessibility is a huge factor in that. I'm glad you're seeing that as well.
You are awesome. I started car camping up the central coast of California. I am retired and you are such an inspiration.
Beautiful video. Must be so timeconsuming setting up the shots. really enjoyed the video. thank you. very calming for me.
@@jc142 it sure does take extra time…I made sure I ate while the food was warm for this video though! I’m really tempted to get a drone that will just follow me around ha ha
@@Keepinitwheel306hahaha
Wish you the best of everything wherever u r .
@@Sweaty-Guy_Orlando thank you! Currently enjoying the first summer-like weekend back in Saskatchewan.
@@Keepinitwheel306 oh yeah, that's good to know. Well at least your enjoying it. I think that's really interesting. I like the noodle dish you made.
You really have given me inspiration for my upcoming UK caravan mission trip in 2026. Thank you and God bless. 🙏🇰🇾🌺
@@DP-xb4lp that’s so cool to hear, thanks for sharing
What a beautiful location. The snow is wonderful, especially if you know you can get out of it and get warm, dry and comfortable. I'll ignore the access hiccup and call it a wonderful experience. Thanks for sharing.
@@chantsmantrasandrelaxation5079 it certainly was wonderful! Well, until my water line froze the second night 😅
@@Keepinitwheel306 Australian response: bugger! I live in a part of Aus where we actually get to below freezing temps overnight - so, lately my support worker (am) was complaining about the water pressure...and as it seems fine in the afternoon and evening I think I've finally figured out that it's probably because the pipes have frozen overnight and just need a bit more time to defrost/thaw. What do you do in the van?
@@chantsmantrasandrelaxation5079 I just avoid cold temps 😝 But I usually set an alarm for the middle of the night to run the line so it doesn’t freeze. I misjudged how cold it was that week and it was already frozen.
I can totally understand not wanting to be stuck inside during the winter. One of the things my dystonia is triggered by is cold. So I'm stuck inside 6-8 months out of the year. And I agree, it is definitely not fun.
@@DisabledandPrepping I did 38 years of winters…I’m glad I found a way out of that! I hope you do too.
Your dinner looks scrumptious 😋
@@donnab9015 it was pretty good! I have been crazing it, and still have all the ingredients…I guess I know what’s for dinner tomorrow. I added the recipe in the video description if you want to try for yourself
You are my hero! I am thinking about living the van life and need a mentor. You are it!
Right on!!!
It's been a while since I watched your videos.
@@elizzbethjiminez4817 I maybe partially to blame since I’m slow at editing. Now that I’m not driving as much and have free time I’ll be pumping out videos more frequently.
That's going to be a nice dish I can't wait to see it.
You’re amazing and I love watching your videos ❤❤
@@airforcevet6114 thanks for watching!
Do you write poetry? Your words about the snow were beautiful!
Oh goodness, no!!! I’m usually way too succinct but the snow must’ve brought out another side of me.
WOW....only 180 days....you would have to choose your 180 wisely. Still, when one is stuck in a sticks and bricks one has no choice but to take what's thrown at us. Iowa can have 6 mo. of winter. We've had snow in May before and it starts in October more often than not now. They talk about warming, but that's not what it's doing here. If anything it's cooling. I don't like getting snow 3 times in October with no way to get away from it. Too old for ice and snow.
@@youdontwanttoknow5203 I never would have thought 180 days would be too short of time in the US, my first trip was 14 days 😂
@@Keepinitwheel30614 days would certainly make me want more - I'm glad you have the means to get to warmer places when you need to in order to escape the brutal winters. What you're doing is awesome - providing advice to make the outdoors more accessible🥰😇
You go Lisa
The ease with which you present your van life is wonderful to watch
The beautiful nature of Canada and the calm serenity of thought for a person is a relaxation - filling the body with fresh forces . Lisa, you are the author of the channel. Traveling through picturesque places, you are looking for a lot of vivid impressions leaving the hustle and bustle of big cities. This is your business, it is easy for you to find harmony and spiritual joy with it. I am interested in watching your channel from Russia. Canada and Russia are very close in terms of territory and climate. I have subscribed to your channel, if you are reading my comment, please write your answer.
Thanks for the sub!! I hope you’re able to leave the hustle and bustle of big cities now and then too.
I am impressed. Love from Denmark.
Appreciate you stopping by 🙌
Yummy meal. Looked delicious!!
Wow! You handled the package with so much more grace than I could have! I would have thrown a big tantrum! It's good for people to get a better understanding of how thoughtless mainstream society can be. We have such a long way to go. If you got a bit pissed off camera I would not judge! I wanted to smack him and have a few sarcastic responses to his "Can I help you"? You have qualities that I still only aspire to. Thanks for the snow footage! I don't like being out in snow just because my hands and feet always freeze!
I was pretty upset when I couldn't get through on the phone, but that time allowed me to realize that it wasn't the worker who was at fault it was the building owner. That helped a little bit with my frustration at that gentleman. Depending on my mood in the moment, I'm not always at cordial lol.
I envy you for the snow because, in my entire life, I only experienced snow once, when I was 8 years old, and I don't quite remember it. I love you video from Morocco
Thank you! Snow can be enjoyable, but when you have to live with it for decades the appeal can wear off lol
@@Keepinitwheel306 Yeah, that happens with everything in life.
Get to know Jeffie Bear up in Canada !! You and he have a lot in common
Time to come back to California.
@@slf994 I’d be there in a heartbeat if I had the VISA days. I have to be out of the USA for 6 months to let it reset.
Deeply inspired me. ❤
I hope your heater works propely❤❤❤🤗
It does as along as I have enough diesel! I can usually last for 3-4 days in that cold
God bless!
Love this border crossing; never had any issues there when coming back to 🇨🇦 after 6 months of 🇺🇸.
Amazing! I’ve never been hassled at a border but that crossing was the slickest by far.
You are such an inspiration and so glad we found your channel! Love your videos. Keep shining, your amazing ❤
Thank you! Will do!
Great video! Thanks for taking us along on your journey, never been to Canada but it looks so beautiful up there ! Keep living the dream and we’ll be along for the adventures!😅
Thank you! Will do!
Excellent video, content, and camera angles. You are an inspiration to all of us!
Lovely to hear that, thanks for watching
You are totally amazing and you have such a great array of exciting activities that keep you active just knowing the kind of person you are the world is your oyster. You need to get a duel citizenship so you can come to the US and go as you please and I know you'd love Florida in the winter as much as you love Calif.
oooof yes I would love to citizenship, but the only way to do that is through an employer and I don't really wanna work in the US right now ha ha
So I just saw you on Van City van life visiting with Chrome and Cruise and I think you're awesome! I have subscribe to your channel and hit the alarm bill and I look forward to following your van life. I wish you safe travels.
Awesome! Thank you, travels are going well and I'm managing to avoid the snow that's forecasted at home already :)
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Well i am in ontario, and would take SK hands down over this hell hole! Was raised in Thompson MB, winter was winter.......but spring always came.....
I know everything you are saying about winter. I love my winters it’s so beautiful ❤❤❤ but now that I have disabilities and use a power chair myself it’s not fun when it’s -35 and even colder with the wind chill 😂😂😂❤❤
Winter = hibernation for those of us with mobility devices. I hope you find a way to manage!
I read through a number of comments. Many have used the word 'inspiration' to describe you. At the expense of excessive redundancy, I will do the same. I stumbled on your video by accident. I just got home from a social event. Many people were asking me about my upcoming surgery. I had to admit to them that I am concerned, if not a bit scared. I do a lot of outdoor recreation. I am concerned about my ability post surgery. I live in Regina and spend many weeks in BC pursuing adventure. I hope that will still be a part of my future. Your video spoke to me tonight. It said, "Stop worrying. Be brave." You are truly inspiring!!! I hope you understand how much you help and inspire others to be brave and courageous in their own endeavors, regardless of what they are. Perhaps finding your video was not an 'accident'. Thank You!!! 😊
Thank you! I hope surgery goes well, and just know there are so many adaptations out there now that you can explore no matter what.
I'm jealous! I want to be Canadian now. 🤣 Okay I will watch the rest of the video now. 🙏🏻😎
Seriously, isn't it sad how we have divided the earth in all these areas - which has resulted in severe desertification in some parts of the world - and turned it all into a circus.
(I was born into a tiny country that is not my home.)
Subbed instantly, btw. I'm a sucker for strong and independent people. ❤ Sorry if that sounds bad. Forgive me. I'm more than halfway through a bottle of Merlot and had a phone call with a vindictive, smallminded civil servant today. I hung up.
Later: You made my world whole today. Thank you. 🙏🏻 I needed that.
@@I-talk-about-tough-topics if you’re American, you can do the same thing as me. 6 months in each country haha
@@Keepinitwheel306hey, I'm Dutch but I have lived in the US and the UK. I know what you mean and am looking into it. Sort of. 😊
(Oh, frrrrreedom!)
Would like to get something going where I can stay 3 to 5 months in countries. I just spent more years in one place (which was a place in the UK) than I had ever done before except when I was a child. I've now been in another place and country for a year and it feels like a thousand years... The other place was better ( I just never knew that there is a lottery of ugliness everywhere). I never thought I would say that. Life's strange.
@@Keepinitwheel306 btw, it's against the law in my tiny country to sleep in a vehicle unless on a paid campsite
Huge respect.
@@ttullis1 🙌 thank you!
I feel like it's so easy to take things for granted, like being able to go into a FedEx. You face challenges with grace. Nice perspective shift on the snowy weather! Levi
Looks like quite a few of us are here checking out your channel since your interview with Bob...I'll have to binge watch to get caught up.
I will say its hard to believe Fedex didnt have wheel chair access..time for them to make some changes.
Well off to watch more of your past travels and adventures. Oh ya im a new subscriber 😊
A week later I ran into another inaccessible FedEx. Canada needs to adopt our own ADA!!
And yes, about 1,500 new subscribers since the interview with Bob uploaded yesterday! He has amazing reach. Thanks for being here and happy binging.
Saw your video from cheapRVliving and that lead me to your channel, you do have one more follower from Spain now.
Welcome! Is there anything specific you’d like me to cover in a video?
@@Keepinitwheel306 Nothing in particular, just keep doing what you do, more than enough for me!!
So cool! Can't wait to check out channel! Saw you on vancity vanlife channel😊
yay for Chrome! welcome!
You're simply amazing. 😊❤
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I didn’t know Canadians were only allowed to be in the us for 180 days. I didn’t know there were even limits 😮
@@melissateebarnes8826 it’s true! We don’t have to apply for a VISA but they do keep track of the number of days at the border crossings. I’m glad I can get away for the winter but I’d love to explore the US in the summer too
@@Keepinitwheel306 so you’d have to do some detailed planning to see part of the winter and part of the summer in the US. Or spread out your visit over a couple of years. I guess you are gonna have to come back next year to see us in the summer
@@melissateebarnes8826 either that or get married to an American so I can stay permanently 😂😂
I think I’ll still stick to winters in the US since there are more options for snow-free travel than what Canada offers.
@@Keepinitwheel306 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
As a Canadian, I don’t think I can ever live without the cold - rather take the cold over the heat any day.
I can also deal with cold, at least you can dress for it. But as I described in the video, snow is a huge barrier for my wheelchair. Sometimes I couldn’t even get out my front door or push through a parking lot to get groceries. I’m glad I’ve found a way to avoid snow for the most part.
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Put a friggin call box outside Holy crap. I'm sorry that office really had me 😲😳
A week later I had the same scenario at a second FedEx in BC. So disappointing in this day!
@Keepinitwheel306 maybe it's because I'm American that this is really shocking to me! I went thru an ADA assessment for opening a new hotel, and I learned a lot. Having a Disability Act is so important (sorry, I don't really know anything about Canadian Laws) It's just so shocking to see, like you said it's 2024!!
Canada doesn’t have a disability act yet but it is in the works. I really hope it helps but I’m not getting my hopes up too high.
@Keepinitwheel306 brand new to your channel and I apologize for opening with a rant lol got a new follower here😁
No apology needed! I’m glad someone else was also frustrated with FedEx
I live in Ohio, our winters are never that bad but when you mention the forced hibernation I understand completely. I am dependent on whether people shovel their sidewalks or not. I love the locations you pick. They are beautiful.
Yes, I wish everyone could spend a day with a mobility device and see how hard it is to get around - maybe then they’d clear their sidewalks!!
@@Keepinitwheel306 I couldn’t agree more, they might also not block the sidewalks with cars then too.
I flee from cold weather. So you others can enjoy my portion of snow. 😉🥶
I'm a full-time wheelchair user and would like to know the name of the lift you use to get in and out of the van please.
@@leglessnotlifeless it’s called a Superarm. It’s so much better than a platform lift.
Great inspiration for people in wheelchair may JEHOVAH give you strength and endurance God bless
Goodonyas...go get'm tiger!
Y I u are beatoful soul
I’m curious about your trail assessment: who do you do that through? I live in southeastern us and would love to improve the trails in my area! Thanks!!
@@user-zu7gk9ol9f that work has been through two different entities…one called AccessNow, which focuses on crowd sourcing accessibility information. And the other is the Trans Canada Trail, which has trail systems all across Canada
Thank you!
I was wondering if you ever have any problems getting gas.
not really! I use full service stations when they’re available but for the most part getting gas is seamless. Once or twice I have encountered a pump that was on a curb and set back a bit but besides requiring a stretch to reach the handle it was ok
I'am afraid my dieselheather shot off or troubleshot so i have a spear diesel pump just in case😀
Oh wow! That's smart of you to carry a spare. I've had good luck with mine so far minus some smoky exhaust, but some kerosine through the tank cleared it up.
Good👍
Rain....what rain....LOL
My campsite was so muddy I barely left the van haha
wow, respect! How can you finance your lifestyle?
I have passive income from rental property and I’m able to do remote presentations while I’m away in the winter.
I just went to Vancouver (first ever visit to Canada as an adult) and found the accessibility there to be slightly worse than the US (I live in Los Angeles). This surprised me as I had expected Canada to be even further advanced in accessibility than the US. I am curious, as someone who has spent significant time in both countries, what you think in terms of accessibility in the US vs Canada. By the way I absolutely loved Vancouver and can't wait to go back, as well as visit some others parts of Canada!
Canada does not have the ADA, which means we only rely on building codes for accessibility guidelines - which are mediocre and there isn’t really a method of checking to see if businesses etc are complying unless you file a Human Rights Complaint. This is lengthy and draining.
So to answer your question - it very much depends on the region. Bigger cities in Canada are pretty decent but small towns completely lack access. There’s a reason I go to California each winter …it’s the best place I’ve encountered.
@@Keepinitwheel306 Thanks for getting back to me and sharing your perspective! That makes total sense - I didn't realize that Canada didn't have an ADA equivalent. BTW I really enjoy your channel and watching your adventures!
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Winter ist Bullshit.Carbattery gets Low! Fahr eine 2te Autobatterie mit Stadtkabel spazieren!!!
How do you charge your mountain bike in the van ?
I have a full electrical system in my van with 110 volt inverter. I also just got a BLUETTI power pack for extra capacity
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