This chap will always be ahead of the game in life.he has made the perfect home for his needs today.wish him the very best.another interesting video,thank you.🍀
Tour starts at 12:10. I love this van build and design aesthetic. A cozy wood cabin feel. Lovely tiles in kitchen, nice wood stove, and such an airy open feel to the space. You did right by not cramming shower stall in there though it must be impossible in winter to shower outside, brrrr!! You could shower indoors with a small folding tub and drop down ceiling shower curtain. Nice to shower next to a blazing wood stove. Just put a hula hoop on your ceiling and hang a curtain from it. Good plan to save money and buy real estate.
One of the stand out things for me with people living in a Van is their passion and enthusiasm. I don’t ever remember seeing someone be so enthusiastic about a house they live in 🙏
It had to take a Matt, to tell the clean truth about winter, solar, and van living. Because that it's the reality. After October, there's really nothing to rely on. Thanks guys for delivering quality as always. Woop Woop.
What a well laid out van, although I would have to have a proper sized bed, that's too small for me. I had a Bedford Ambulance in the early 90's that I converted into a camper. I had a wood burner made from an old calor gas bottle. It worked really well and got super hot. In fact I still have the wood burner and use it now and again. I would suggest instead of buying a house, your man Matt should buy some land. Possibly with a small wood (for timber) and a stream to make electricity from a turbine. That's what I would do in his situation........
9:00 - putting away,saving, investing is a good idea. It's all look bright and nice when we young,strong and have good job we enjoy. But ... there is a saying: "The only constant in life is change". And with the age we gradually become less capable of quick learning, we not as strong anymore. So I think saving and investing is a good idea.
For me, the worst aspect of living in a big van wasn't the finding of water or disposing of rubbish: you find ways of doing both after a while but finding of a safe, quiet and discreet parking space where you can stay for more than 2 days in a row without being spotted was, for me, the most frustrating aspect of van life.
At last, someone who tells the truth about how much power you don't get in the winter time!!! I wondered why I wasn't able to get enough power in my van. Now I know why. Wonderful.
@@CamperVan-K have you ever consider buying lifepo4 cells and build a few batteries. lightweight you can really get large battery bank that could last for a month and then recharge on campsite?
@Mymail-z1x I've just looked them up. Lithium? No thanks. Don't want anything to do with that. I think possibly the batteries I do have need to be changed. They are more than 4 years old, so perhaps they're getting old.
@@CamperVan-K lithium and lifepo4 have different chemistry don't get confused. about 2y ago I have build 3 batteries out of 12 cells. that's the best investment I have made. no trickle charge no full charge require. high current charge and discharge 1c. I no longer have solar panels are waste of money. 1000ah 12 cells cost me about 1300 pounds.
@@CamperVan-K The LiFePO4 battery has the edge over lithium, both in terms of cycle life (it lasts 4-5x longer), and safety. This is a key advantage because lithium batteries can overheat and even catch fire, while LiFePO4 does not.
Oh wow. I was interested to see the piano but then the wall of flutes!👌👏👌 Awesome! I’ve only bought a plastic practice flute but would love to afford a real wooden (Windward?) one - some day. Love how you incorporated all that joy in JOY! Favorite family friendly music festivals you recommend?
Liking the side solar. I need to up my solar big time on my van too as work from my van too and great highlighted the reality of lack of light and power in winter
Great van tour 👍🏻 a well thought out build and absolutely stunning ❤️. Love the lenny burner we have the first ever lenny made 🤣🤣🤣👍🏻 sending love, peace and good energy ❤️🙏🏻
I'm also a full-time software developer but operating out of a much smaller van. Hyundai iLoad. Still managed to fit a 27" computer monitor in! It's a good lifestyle
I did miss my dual screens, but soon adjusted. I actually really like being really lightweight - if I had to set up screens every morning and pack them down every evening, it would become a PITA. The space in the van is a delicate balance between convenience and practicality, and in some areas you make sacrifices.
@@JoyTheConvoy Yeah for sure! I chose to make it as convenient as possible to work so it's a permanently set up monitor. I couldn't handle packing it up every day either so definitely compromises have been made. My kitchen is not nearly as beautiful and spacious. Thanks for commenting :)
very nice layout love it. I am nomad too to takle power shortage I bought 1000ah lifepo4 cells and build three 12v batteries which last 7days without any topup charge.
Been looking for an LDV Convoy for weeks without any luck. Once two a penny now not so many about. Crazy prices now too. Never ever thought I would see the day when LDV Convoy vans people would be asking £4,000-£5,000+ for them. Ridiculous. Lived in one for 7 years as a digital nomad quite a few years ago. Good vans. Basic but rugged and not a huge amount to go wrong with them apart from the dreaded kingpins but as long as they are greased every two months they shouldn't be a problem.
@@TheBillybiker1 Let me know. Must have a long MOT. Don't care about body condition cosmetically, it can have dings and scrapes all over it as far as I am concerned as long as it's mechanically good and drives ok and is reliable.
@@TheBillybiker1 Won't be worth it then. By the time one spends say £1,500 on the van knowing it could cost another £1,000-2,000 to get it through the MOT before any money is spent on the conversion which could easily cost another couple of thousand total it up and for that kind of money you can buy a 5 year old van with a long MOT already on it with a much higher spec that ultimately will be much cheaper to run.
I managed to dodge any issues with the pins for quite a while, and greased them 2 or 3 times a year, but alas, eventually it was my time. I had them done in the spring.
LDV.. Lucky Dip Van his appears to be looking well for it's age, mine lasted well from my old removals Luton to a little home on wheels, well done done Matty lad all the best for future projects, great vid as always you two
Had one of these vans it was great but just a heads up on a couple of things that might prolong its life for you . The ECU mounted on the right hand ,cab side of the bulk head is vulnerable to water leaks around windscreen sealing rubber which are notoriously prone to cracking/leaking at the corners ,ie - water into the ECU😞. Sounds like you have the skill set to deal with it but a bit of protection around it might save some hassle ! Happy camping !😊
Hey Pete. This is why I went for the 2.5di, no ECU to worry about and a mechanical pump - had that rebuilt last year too. First thing I did when I got it was dealt with the leaks in the bulkhead and the panels around the bonnet and the mirrors, thanks to Vandog's blog, I knew just what to tackle first! Had kingpins done in the summer too!
Good work! I suffered all the things you managed to avoid apart from the kingpins which formed a firm friendship with the grease gun !! The MOT guy said that the Convoys were generally much better than the Transits " rot wise " which was encouraging . Shame I didn't see the Vandog blog !!😅
I THINK THIS LAD HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD WHEN HE MENTIONED GREAT EXPERIENCES WHEN OUT LIVING IN A VAN! AS WHEN YOU WORK AND GO BACK TO YOUR FLAT OR WHATEVER YOU SHUT THE DOOR AND THATS IT YOU NEVER MEET ANYONE . A GREAT WAY TO SOCIALISE AS SEEMS THE POWERS THAT BE DONT WANT THAT IN REALITY THEY WANT YOU SEPERATED AND ARGUING ABOUT SILLY THINGS, SO MAYBE THE START OF A BETTER LIFESTYLE FOR WORKING CLASS PEOPLE TO BREAK THE DEBT CYCLE?
not sure what you mean dangerous lithium. I have 3 lifepo4 leisure batteries under my bed for 2 years. very rare issues happens is when you use lifepo4 cells in electric vehicles at rapid charge discharge cycles under high temperature above +40.
Not really mate, down south yes, I live in West Yorkshire and their are plenty of undesirable areas you can rent for very cheap, even now actually you can find cheap rentals in run down desolate towns, not that I’d want to live there.
Sadly I'm an Artist who retired at 70 years of age... The design work I guess I could do "Ruffs" with Adobe illustrator or Corel Draw... but there is no way I could do any of my normal projects/artworks ... it's a different world. sad ...
My only question is how can he work on that tiny screen as a software engineer. I work in cyber security and I could not imagine myself working without at least 2 monitors
I did miss my dual screens, but soon adjusted. I actually really like being really lightweight - if I had to set up screens every morning and pack them down every evening, it would become a PITA. The space in the van is a delicate balance between convenience and practicality, and in some areas you make sacrifices.
@@JoyTheConvoy hmm I bought Samsung 19' monitor for 70 which got brackets at the back to mount to the wall permanently whatever I drive I just disconnect laptop from HDMI port and let monitor hang on the wall permanently.
@@d3r4g45 no idea tbh. I guess just a vanlife style show off without giving out personal privacy. but I know there are many campsites, farms that you could arrange to stay long term for good price especially in the winter. And if you prefer cities then watch urban motorhome he does that for years.
I just cant understand why people build humongous kitchens into tiny little vans travelling on roadtrips where they are never far from stores. These millennial vans seem to be built primarily for eating and looking at screens rather than exploring and having adventures
Because everyone's needs aren't the same as yours :) I don't think the kitchens that big, but it often doubles as a workbench, a space to prepare food, an area build things or make repairs. It's super flexible and I wouldn't change it.
Youll be in a different world if you get an up to date van ,ldv are ok to start i done a year in one but by god i was so grateful for a (without being condescending)better van
His line manager must be turning a blind eye to the guys H&S. The risk assessment for that seating position alone would be inexcusable. I know this sounds like bull to most of you guys, but his employers would be unlikely to bear the possible litigation burden if they knew about it. And unfortunately you've just shouted it from the rooftops......
I fully accepted the risks when I made the transition. I've gone through various versions of my office setup, involving folding chairs and many types of stands and risers, but ultimately settle for the simplest solution. I try to vary my position, and occasionally work standing up, with the help of some extra equipment.
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Brilliant to see someone working full-time from a van, it proves it can be done. What a great van as well, looks really homely and cosy. ❤
Been living on the road since 1984 it’s nothing new people working whilst living in a vehicle don’t see what all the fuss is about
This chap will always be ahead of the game in life.he has made the perfect home for his needs today.wish him the very best.another interesting video,thank you.🍀
Tour starts at 12:10.
I love this van build and design aesthetic. A cozy wood cabin feel. Lovely tiles in kitchen, nice wood stove, and such an airy open feel to the space. You did right by not cramming shower stall in there though it must be impossible in winter to shower outside, brrrr!! You could shower indoors with a small folding tub and drop down ceiling shower curtain. Nice to shower next to a blazing wood stove. Just put a hula hoop on your ceiling and hang a curtain from it.
Good plan to save money and buy real estate.
One of the stand out things for me with people living in a Van is their passion and enthusiasm. I don’t ever remember seeing someone be so enthusiastic about a house they live in 🙏
Love the van! I also work remotely and love the freedom that comes with vanlife. I'm already looking up that Lenny wood burner, looks amazing 👍
Your kitchen cabinetry is absolutely gorgeous!!! Love the style van..tall ceiling..the price is awesome!
What a great layout.
Love the kitchen and the hinge details.
He seems very chilled.
It had to take a Matt, to tell the clean truth about winter, solar, and van living. Because that it's the reality. After October, there's really nothing to rely on. Thanks guys for delivering quality as always. Woop Woop.
yes there is large bank of lifepo4 and casual recharge from campsite or electric vehicle socket. as a example 1000ah lifepo4 last me about 6-7days.
Interesting and intelligent. Great van and a wonderful lifestyle. He's got it right. Thanks for the video.
Thank you!! My new favourite channel! 😁
Great video again and a good layout / standard of interior too…love watching
THIS VAN WAS SPOT ON, BRILLIANT BUILD,
Love the lights in the cupboards, great idea👍🏻, and the cooker... what a find🙂
Another great video Liveration 🙏
Well done, Matt, for designing and building so much into a small space, very impressive indeed.
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Lovely van, dude. Love that wood burner. I'm stealing your lights in cupboards idea!
Oooh another one ticked off and getting closer to me..😂
Really enjoyed it as always, loved his van.
I love how he has done this van it looks amazing and functional.
This guy a smart guy to i like his set-up to
What a well laid out van, although I would have to have a proper sized bed, that's too small for me. I had a Bedford Ambulance in the early 90's that I converted into a camper. I had a wood burner made from an old calor gas bottle. It worked really well and got super hot. In fact I still have the wood burner and use it now and again.
I would suggest instead of buying a house, your man Matt should buy some land. Possibly with a small wood (for timber) and a stream to make electricity from a turbine. That's what I would do in his situation........
Love the style of this van. Very well thought out and comfortable looking 🚐😁
9:00 - putting away,saving, investing is a good idea. It's all look bright and nice when we young,strong and have good job we enjoy. But ... there is a saying: "The only constant in life is change". And with the age we gradually become less capable of quick learning, we not as strong anymore. So I think saving and investing is a good idea.
Beautifully made!! Next project: a piece of land and build a fixed tiny home!
Loved seeing all the creative solutions he came up with inside the van. Looks really nice and cosy too.
This one will definitely inspire my future build! Love this channel thank you so much for doing what you do
Love your kitchen, looks, and feels wonderful, great job!
Thanks, a real eye opener. Look forward to the next one ❤
What a great YT video, and the Matt's van is fab.
For me, the worst aspect of living in a big van wasn't the finding of water or disposing of rubbish: you find ways of doing both after a while but finding of a safe, quiet and discreet parking space where you can stay for more than 2 days in a row without being spotted was, for me, the most frustrating aspect of van life.
It sure can be painful in England. I've had much more pleasant experiences in Scotland and of course, Europe
Turkey! best place for campers
Comfortable, nicely designed, love to hear his music!
Breathing life back into the old LDV.brillint.
Love the wooden carving.
Great looking van build
At last, someone who tells the truth about how much power you don't get in the winter time!!! I wondered why I wasn't able to get enough power in my van. Now I know why. Wonderful.
@@CamperVan-K have you ever consider buying lifepo4 cells and build a few batteries. lightweight you can really get large battery bank that could last for a month and then recharge on campsite?
@Mymail-z1x I've just looked them up. Lithium? No thanks. Don't want anything to do with that. I think possibly the batteries I do have need to be changed. They are more than 4 years old, so perhaps they're getting old.
@@CamperVan-K lithium and lifepo4 have different chemistry don't get confused. about 2y ago I have build 3 batteries out of 12 cells. that's the best investment I have made. no trickle charge no full charge require. high current charge and discharge 1c. I no longer have solar panels are waste of money. 1000ah 12 cells cost me about 1300 pounds.
@@CamperVan-K The LiFePO4 battery has the edge over lithium, both in terms of cycle life (it lasts 4-5x longer), and safety. This is a key advantage because lithium batteries can overheat and even catch fire, while LiFePO4 does not.
@CamperVan-K I don't think there safe enough the lithium batterys
When they catch fire 🔥 they could be deadly
That is a lovely setup, one of the best I've seen. I recognise the location as well. The common with the duck pond by castle Morton.
Love your interior bro 👌
Great set up...enjoy
Oh wow. I was interested to see the piano but then the wall of flutes!👌👏👌 Awesome! I’ve only bought a plastic practice flute but would love to afford a real wooden (Windward?) one - some day. Love how you incorporated all that joy in JOY! Favorite family friendly music festivals you recommend?
Wonderful!
Nice conversion. Well considered.
Brilliant laptop screen creation!
Liking the side solar. I need to up my solar big time on my van too as work from my van too and great highlighted the reality of lack of light and power in winter
Great van, talented guy. Thanks 🇨🇦
Tricky getting internet in such beautiful scenery 😊 great van
Love the kitchen
Cozy and made to live in. Very nice m8 :D
Fabulous!!!
Another great watch!
Living the dream! 👌🏻🚙🎬
Great van tour 👍🏻 a well thought out build and absolutely stunning ❤️.
Love the lenny burner we have the first ever lenny made 🤣🤣🤣👍🏻 sending love, peace and good energy ❤️🙏🏻
What about a narrowboat next.
I'm also a full-time software developer but operating out of a much smaller van. Hyundai iLoad. Still managed to fit a 27" computer monitor in! It's a good lifestyle
I did miss my dual screens, but soon adjusted. I actually really like being really lightweight - if I had to set up screens every morning and pack them down every evening, it would become a PITA. The space in the van is a delicate balance between convenience and practicality, and in some areas you make sacrifices.
@@JoyTheConvoy Yeah for sure! I chose to make it as convenient as possible to work so it's a permanently set up monitor. I couldn't handle packing it up every day either so definitely compromises have been made. My kitchen is not nearly as beautiful and spacious. Thanks for commenting :)
Nice chap.
Merciful heavens it takes over twelve minutes to get inside the dang van!
very nice layout love it. I am nomad too to takle power shortage I bought 1000ah lifepo4 cells and build three 12v batteries which last 7days without any topup charge.
Great video Great van Great story !
Been looking for an LDV Convoy for weeks without any luck. Once two a penny now not so many about. Crazy prices now too. Never ever thought I would see the day when LDV Convoy vans people would be asking £4,000-£5,000+ for them. Ridiculous. Lived in one for 7 years as a digital nomad quite a few years ago. Good vans. Basic but rugged and not a huge amount to go wrong with them apart from the dreaded kingpins but as long as they are greased every two months they shouldn't be a problem.
My mate has one in Spain that he's thinking of bringing back n selling.
@@TheBillybiker1 Let me know. Must have a long MOT. Don't care about body condition cosmetically, it can have dings and scrapes all over it as far as I am concerned as long as it's mechanically good and drives ok and is reliable.
@markandrews6054 it'll need an MOT on it.
@@TheBillybiker1 Won't be worth it then. By the time one spends say £1,500 on the van knowing it could cost another £1,000-2,000 to get it through the MOT before any money is spent on the conversion which could easily cost another couple of thousand total it up and for that kind of money you can buy a 5 year old van with a long MOT already on it with a much higher spec that ultimately will be much cheaper to run.
I managed to dodge any issues with the pins for quite a while, and greased them 2 or 3 times a year, but alas, eventually it was my time. I had them done in the spring.
Great build and a nice guy
Awe my first van Tilly Teal (it was her color) was an old convoy ❤
Great looking van.
Love it, very inspiring 👍🏻
Love it
Sweet rig ! 😁👍
Great video guys,
Lovely video 😊
Great video. Thank you. G Ire
LDV.. Lucky Dip Van his appears to be looking well for it's age, mine lasted well from my old removals Luton to a little home on wheels, well done done Matty lad all the best for future projects, great vid as always you two
It's had plenty of welding in its time with me. Winters here are harsh and there's always more to do for the MOT!
Had one of these vans it was great but just a heads up on a couple of things that might prolong its life for you .
The ECU mounted on the right hand ,cab side of the bulk head is vulnerable to water leaks around windscreen sealing rubber which are notoriously prone to cracking/leaking at the corners ,ie - water into the ECU😞. Sounds like you have the skill set to deal with it but a bit of protection around it might save some hassle !
Happy camping !😊
what about m.o.t , is it a vosa thing or just a normal garage.
Hey Pete. This is why I went for the 2.5di, no ECU to worry about and a mechanical pump - had that rebuilt last year too. First thing I did when I got it was dealt with the leaks in the bulkhead and the panels around the bonnet and the mirrors, thanks to Vandog's blog, I knew just what to tackle first! Had kingpins done in the summer too!
Good work! I suffered all the things you managed to avoid apart from the kingpins which formed a firm friendship with the grease gun !! The MOT guy said that the Convoys were generally much better than the Transits
" rot wise " which was encouraging . Shame I didn't see the Vandog blog !!😅
🤩😍🥰 love it
Yep, stuck in to them triple utility bills 😊
could get a Honda generator for the winter power
I THINK THIS LAD HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD WHEN HE MENTIONED GREAT EXPERIENCES WHEN OUT LIVING IN A VAN! AS WHEN YOU WORK AND GO BACK TO YOUR FLAT OR WHATEVER YOU SHUT THE DOOR AND THATS IT YOU NEVER MEET ANYONE . A GREAT WAY TO SOCIALISE AS SEEMS THE POWERS THAT BE DONT WANT THAT IN REALITY THEY WANT YOU SEPERATED AND ARGUING ABOUT SILLY THINGS, SO MAYBE THE START OF A BETTER LIFESTYLE FOR WORKING CLASS PEOPLE TO BREAK THE DEBT CYCLE?
😂lol love his humor...some of the books have suffered.
I’m glad he went for lead acid batteries as I personally don’t want to sleep on top of (dangerous) lithium batteries.
Nice van.
not sure what you mean dangerous lithium. I have 3 lifepo4 leisure batteries under my bed for 2 years. very rare issues happens is when you use lifepo4 cells in electric vehicles at rapid charge discharge cycles under high temperature above +40.
8:08 £500 a month for renting a flat and bills?? Where was that? Those are prices from about 20+ years ago!!
Sounds like housing association.
Not really mate, down south yes, I live in West Yorkshire and their are plenty of undesirable areas you can rent for very cheap, even now actually you can find cheap rentals in run down desolate towns, not that I’d want to live there.
It was a shared apartment in Nottingham, so granted it would be a lot more if you rented alone.
Sweet😊
got my "handle on the door" -
I see where you're going with that one
Took me a few reads before I got this :D
Is it difficult to find replacement parts for the van since it is no longer manufactured?
Wow
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Noice!! ❤
Really talented person. Check him out folks.
Interesting but as an older man in his pension years to many gadgets for me but still looks cool
Sadly I'm an Artist who retired at 70 years of age... The design work I guess I could do "Ruffs" with Adobe illustrator or Corel Draw... but there is no way I could do any of my normal projects/artworks ... it's a different world. sad ...
Stove AND diesel heater?
Redundancy! Wood burners are great fun, not not always practical or discreet.
that bed's less than 6ft.. the ONLY reason i dont have an ldv.. excellent van.. grease ur kingpins regularly
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My only question is how can he work on that tiny screen as a software engineer. I work in cyber security and I could not imagine myself working without at least 2 monitors
yes I have notice that too I have wall mounted large HDMI monitor on my campervan but I guess all depends
I did miss my dual screens, but soon adjusted. I actually really like being really lightweight - if I had to set up screens every morning and pack them down every evening, it would become a PITA. The space in the van is a delicate balance between convenience and practicality, and in some areas you make sacrifices.
@@JoyTheConvoy hmm I bought Samsung 19' monitor for 70 which got brackets at the back to mount to the wall permanently whatever I drive I just disconnect laptop from HDMI port and let monitor hang on the wall permanently.
One needs to live like a homeless. And save up three years of highly skilled high tech salary. Just to be able to land a deposit!! Sad
Where does he shower and go for number 2?
@@d3r4g45 it's on the video you have to watch from start to finish.
@@Mymail-z1x he showers outside in the winter?
For toilet he said he prefers not to use it, so what he does instead?
@@d3r4g45 no idea tbh. I guess just a vanlife style show off without giving out personal privacy. but I know there are many campsites, farms that you could arrange to stay long term for good price especially in the winter. And if you prefer cities then watch urban motorhome he does that for years.
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no thank you for the beep
I just cant understand why people build humongous kitchens into tiny little vans travelling on roadtrips where they are never far from stores. These millennial vans seem to be built primarily for eating and looking at screens rather than exploring and having adventures
Because everyone's needs aren't the same as yours :) I don't think the kitchens that big, but it often doubles as a workbench, a space to prepare food, an area build things or make repairs. It's super flexible and I wouldn't change it.
Been subriibed a while just set up a new channel on van life with a drone how do I get subscribers ??
you messin with us releasing on a Wednesday?! 🤪
Will be starting to get some videos out more regularly 😉 Keep your eyes out 👀
Youll be in a different world if you get an up to date van ,ldv are ok to start i done a year in one but by god i was so grateful for a (without being condescending)better van
I did a ldv conversation it leaked from everywhere, mainly from factory holes. Horrible vans
First rule when you buy an LDV, fix the leaks! If you don't bother, then you're asking for trouble.
Where do you do your poo? 🚽💩👍🏻
portable motorhome toilet watch @ 16:25
A lot of weight on that rear door.
His line manager must be turning a blind eye to the guys H&S. The risk assessment for that seating position alone would be inexcusable. I know this sounds like bull to most of you guys, but his employers would be unlikely to bear the possible litigation burden if they knew about it. And unfortunately you've just shouted it from the rooftops......
Unbelievable Jeff..... health and safety police.
@@tommo9757 I don't think he shown his real work flow setup. the van was prep for the video session.
I fully accepted the risks when I made the transition. I've gone through various versions of my office setup, involving folding chairs and many types of stands and risers, but ultimately settle for the simplest solution. I try to vary my position, and occasionally work standing up, with the help of some extra equipment.
Clearly he doesn’t care about ergonomics 😂
I LOVE your accents. That girl is just cool homie.