LOL! You know...I hadn't thought about that.... if we didn't have the recorded evidence we would have thought that ya'll put him up to it when in reality he was LOOKING for the opportunity. (but you did say yes...... 😂) -J
When I was a kid, dad was stationed in Anchorage and we slept in the windowless basement because of that midnight sun! The good news is you don’t have to worry about getting to your destination before dark! 😊
We saw you parked at base camp McCarthy when we were there. We loved McCarthy and Kennecott. Root glacier was amazing! We bought inserts for our skylight and vents.
My heart was pounding so hard for you guys OMG! 😂 so cute how Cody and Trinity get along. I meant to make a comment in your last video that dogs do get carsick because I remember that Trinity threw up. Congratulations on making it to Alaska!
You two have mastered the art of the cliffhanger. 😅 Next week looks hellish! Looking forward to seeing how you get back at Craig and Victoria for that border harassment😂. Safe and happy travels.👍🏾🙏🏾❤️
We just got back today doing our 7 cruise and 6 day land tour . So glad you made it! I was happy to be home ,14 days is a long time . We got to see the Denali and it was a clear beautiful day . Alaska is beautiful but expensive . It reminded me a lot of my home state Michigan especially the North. Be safe and have fun. The time change was a killer and made it harder with the sun and not getting dark . I never adjusted to the time change and Michigan is 4 hours ahead.
I am genuinely impressed by your courage and composure while dealing with the border patrol and navigating the challenges of crossing into Alaska with your RV. Your resilience and ability to handle such tense situations with grace are truly admirable. Your adventure showcases both your bravery and resourcefulness. And I am Floating Village Life.
I loved my postcard! I was so impressed that you took the time to write a long note. Interesting: It's postmarked June 21 and I didn't receive it until July 17. I think the postal service sent it via turtle. But it was so exciting to receive it.
OH WOW! That's craaazy! We have a mail story to share in a future video. 😂 And a personal note was the least we could do to say thank you to our generous supporters! -J
I live in alaska and trust the postal is horrible up here. Having amazon Prime isn't even worth it as far as time wise goes but definitely worth it for shipping cost. Witch is a ton of money shipping out and in.
😂😂😂😂 too funny!! That's a lot of pot!! I have been so excited for you and your Alaska trip! And now you're finally there🎉🎉🎉!! I hope it meets and even exceeds your expectations! BTW, you have one of the best YT channels for so many reasons! You're funny, informative, sweet, and entertaining! Can't wait for your next video! Be well & safe!❤
Welcome to Alaska. That customs agent was pretty funny. I hope you are having a wonderful time, and blessed too. There’s quite a bit to see here. Have fun
I was pretty sure when I saw your teaser last week that it was a set up. How fun! The border guard was so cool to go along with it. He did sound very authentic and when he asked you the questions the second time I began to think maybe it was true. I would have been stressed for sure. 🤪 I am someone who loves to joke around, it just makes life so much better. Love to see others the same way. Now to think of a really good way to get back at them… I loved to see Tok, it was a place dear friends lived when they first moved to Alaska. I had to send her a link to the video but I’m sure it has changed dramatically since they moved back to the lower 48 eight years ago. They were not in Tok most of the time they lived on Wrangell Island. Oh so beautiful from the pictures. How I wish I’d visited them there. So enjoy traveling with all four of you. Trinity might be my favorite, my heart melts when I see her. 💗 People are too germphobic. But it is rather funny because you are right, people will handle money handed to them in a drive thru and then start eating their burger and fries with those same hands. When we are pointing out something we see another person we may be disregarding something we do. I have been guilty of that. And got called out as I should. I was a waitress years ago, one reason why I much prefer my own cooking. 55! Hilarious. You do not look anywhere close to that. I figured forty ish. Just a youngster. And you leave us with another cliffhanger. You guys! 😂
We spent two weeks in Alaska at the end of May… one week on a cruise and a second week in Denali. We loved the 22 hours of daylight…the key we found was to exhaust ourselves during the day 😂 I have to say every time I see Trinity she melts my heart, that she found you and how you gave her a home 🩵 enjoy Alaska !
Your floating captions are funny and creative! The look on Kalyn’s face was incredible! I would have lost it. I was hoping Craig and Victoria set up the Boarder Dude, but wasn’t sure until I saw their video this week. Looking forward to “The Retaliation “ episode! Safe travels. Thank you for another fun video!
I think my favorite part about this whole thing is how everyone is blaming Craig and Victoria. 😂 That guard pulled off the perfect prank. Step 1: Come up with a plan to prank a vehicle. Step 2: Ask a vehicle if he should prank the car behind them Step 3: Prank the second vehicle Step 4: Blame the first vehicle for the prank since they said yes when he asked. It's perfect! 😂 But yeah.... they still said yes so mayyyybe we'll have to think of something. 😂 -J
Ohhhhh MG!!! Sooooo glad I'm doing this adventure with ya'll and not driving it. I feel the stress. Love the postcards, though. Did a great job on the darkening, too. You all deserve a break with some fun now!
Loved the border prank :) Walmart sells blackout drapes for not too much $ (less than $20) - probably more expensive in Alaska, but may be worth the money. We used them like regular fabric to make our own window coverings for our camper. They are very light weight, but truly keep all of the light out. Reflectix is more for thermal control (keeping the heat in - or out - depending on the weather). Here's hoping for better sleep!
We went to AK for a fishing trip with 2 other couples last June. I took a sleep mask along. That really helped. The same 3 couples all just bought truck campers and we’re going to AK for 2 months next Spring. Great video!
My Parents drove to Anchorage Alaska in 1959 from Pittsburgh in a 1955 Pontiac sedan. He towed a wooden homemade trailer to help haul belongings and survival gear. 2 young children with them returning around 1962 with 3 children and a pregnant wife.
Congrats for formally making it to Alaska! Super envious, one of, if not our most favorite state in the US. Looking forward to seeing where you take us :) Trinity is one lucky doggo getting to explore all over North America with y'all. Love seeing her on the bed - looks like she's totally become family to you two.
What a great prank, we laughed so much, wonder how the pay back will be. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. I am a non glover as well. Soap and water and maybe hand sanitizer works.
That border guard nailed it. He was talking so fast we couldn't process! LOL We didn't air this but he checked with us like 4 times to make sure he hadn't gone to far and we were like "Not one bit. It was perfect." Now if he had actually hauled us out or put us in handcuffs....that would be entirely different! But he took it just far enough that it was hilarious and memorable without being traumatic. -J
😂😂😂 oh my gosh! You both really kept your composure! Can’t wait to see how you get Craig and Victoria back LOL😂😂😂 you guys make everything look so smooth and easy no matter what the situation is! Trinity and Cody were so cute sitting together in the backseat ❤ wishing you continued safe travels❤️
I'm still trying to figure out how we make things look "smooth" 😂 But then again I'm just coming off a long day where we had a tire blow up that won't be in a video for another 4ish weeks so maybe I'm having recency bias. LOL Thank you so much for you kindness! -J
I’m glad I found you guys!! I follow Craig and Victoria, so it was fun watching your video and knowing what they had already posted. It will be fun flipping back and forth between you and watching each other’s stories!! Oh and being over 55 I ask for ALL discounts!! I’m happy to get any discount I can!! 😅
I'm so glad you're enjoying both channels!!!!! Twice the fun! I will gladly take all the discounts when I am eligible but I am in no way going to take them now because to me that is an admission that I look 14 years older than I am and I am NOT doing that. LOL -J
CONGRATULATIONS. You both worked hard for this dream and have earned a great summer. Now let me just say a few things Ive learned by driving the Alcan dozens of times am a regular visitor to Alaska. Slow down! Especially spend a few extra days in Canada. Gas is more expensive but costs the same spent over a few days or a week. I find groceries cheaper in Whitehorse than Alaska. Cucumbers same price but in US dollars. You will find smaller crowds in parking areas and probably see more wildlife on the Canadian portions. Rest areas are great in Canada, government campgrounds are good value and firewood inclided in Yukon. So many RVers want 50 amp power in the middle of no where. Your forgetting these areas have no power grid. You missed a great stop in Watson Lake at the WW2 airport and beautiful lake. Great musesms in Teslin. Atlin is awesome and a place Alaskans escape too. Anyways wishing you a terrific holiday. Cheers from Yukon
I had a feeling, after watching Craig & Victoria's last video, that you guys were being Punk'd. I just couldn't believe the border agent actually played it that hard! That's crazy and awesome!
He was perfect. Took it JUST far enough to be funny and didn't cross that line into too far. We cut it out but he asked us over and over again if he took it too far and if everything was OK. I told him I've never met a border agent with a sense of humor so we loved it. -J
I live in northern Europe and I just love the long, long days. I can go out at 9pm sit outside at a cafe and read a book by "day"light. The winters, on the other hand, can be brutal.
Wow!! So happy to follow along on your adventure!! You two are so fun to watch! It makes my day!! So sorry you have to go thru crazy and stressful situations. Looking forward to your next video!! Stay safe!!
I agree with the no gloves. I see people throw the disposable gloves everywhere because there's no garbage can around. Also I have seen other people with rubber gloves they reuse but put them back in their trailer somewhere. I just wash my hands after dumping my trailer, no garbage or dirty gloves stored in my trailer. Nice to see I'm not the only one. Also people you don't have to rinse your tanks out for 15 minutes if I our going to use the trailer again next weekend. Especially on a Sunday when everybody is trying to go home!
Oh man! My rinse hose attachment doesn't even work! The only time I rinse is when I'm on full hookups. Then I fill the black tank, let it sit overnight and then flush it out a couple of times. 😂 I do, however, feel bad when I'm sitting there filling up my 80 gallon fresh tank at a place with poor water pressure. 😭 -J
Thanks for dropping back into the comments section! Love seeing the familiar handles. Thanks so much for the encouragement. We 100% owe this video to a border agent with a sense of humor and Craig and VIctoria for saying "Kinda!" 😂 -J
Yes there are many times I want to make a comment but we have switched our viewing apparatus and are using our son's laptop to watch and we didn't want to comment under his name.😉 I will try to pop on to my phone more often to comment! You guys are awesome on how responsive you are to all of us! I hope to meet you on the road someday!💗
@@DMRSIX Oh man.... the number of times I've made comments not realizing I was logged in as Kalyn or Open Roading instead of my personal account is too many to count. I always have to delete and then re-log in and make the comment so I don't blame you at ALL for that! 😂 Hopefully our paths will cross! -J
Oh man! Having to back track an HOUR just to find a camping spot! That would be the hardest part of the drive, no camping for big RVs😢 So glad you have Craig & Victoria to travel with. I've really enjoyed watching your joint journey, following both channels. Love the duel prospective. Trinity and Cody sitting together in Trinity's bed is adorable ❤. Keep your spirits up! Enjoy the journey and thank you for taking us along😊
This is my favorite comment of the week Traci! Thank you. We love watching Craig and Victoria this summer for the same reason! It's so much fun to get a separate perspective on the same roads, and some of the same activities. 🙂 -J
Oh man...that would be so much worse. This is 1/2 the reason we are leaving the state by September! Days start getting too short! You just can't win with us. 😂😂😂😂 -J
Lovin' that midnight sun? I was stationed up there at Ft Richardson, just outside of Anchorage. My first summer there, I didn't get much sleep until I figured out a way to black out my bunk. On the flip side, in the winter, if you don't go outside for lunch, you can go for several months before you see the sun again. The sun just clears the horizon before dipping back down, being up for only about an hour or so during the summer. Of course, that's in Anchorage. Further north, it's even worse. Up around Fairbanks, the sun doesn't set at all for a good part of June and July. Then, in the winter, the sun doesn't actually come 'up' for about a month or so around Christmas and New Year's.
Probably too late for this tip... to black out our windows we used aluminum foil and blue painter's tape. Also, unless there is a sign that says "no overnight parking", it is okay to stay overnight.
Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a chance! Your country is on our bucket list of places to visit someday. Probably won't be able to float the RV over though...😂 -J
That US Customs Official is the GOAT!! 😂😂😂 When getting into Alaska is as big as the mountains! Our first trip to Alaska, we thought we were prepared. My husband taped empty pretzel and Cheerios boxes to the windows to black it out so I could sleep! 😅 I am looking forward to next week!!
I agree on the US Customs Officer. We didn't air this but he spent a good bit of time making sure we weren't mad about it and asking us if he went to far (which we did NOT think he did - we thought he was perfect). He of course did all his official work as well - checking our vehicles, ID, etc and was super professional...but with an awesome sense of humor. 100% GOAT! -J
"Are you 55?" 😡 I have a story to tell. Once I went to Target to buy my baby daughter some clothes. The checker asked me if they were for my granddaughter! I was 38! (or maybe I had turned 39).😠 I know some women are grandmothers at 40, but I was so astonished, I was speechless. Then I almost shouted at her, "No! They are for MY daughter!" And I didn't even have gray hair. So, don't feel bad. It happens. There are clueless rude people out there! (She was probably trying to save you some money. You know, senior discount. And when I turned 55, I was glad to TAKE the discount!) 😆😁😄
OUCH! Yeah, you're just not prepared for it. I was actually with my dad the first time he got offered it but we confirmed in the family chat that I am indeed the youngest in my immediate family to get this "honor." -J
Nooooo!!! Not cruel at all! We are all really easy going and when you know each other enough you know whether or not they'll find something funny or not. In our case - that border agent was perfect where he took it just far enough and didn't cross a line into "unfunny in retrospect" territory. It will be our most memorable border crossing experience ever - in a good way. As to the border agent - I always struggle with people who are so serious that they have no sense of humor. This guy was super professional - did his job, checked our rig and asked all his questions, but he also has a sense of humor and I soooo appreciate that. -J
What are “passport cards”? We use our passport books…we told to make sure you get it stamped when we cross over to the States. That is another way to keep track of our time down there for the winter.
We got the passports back at the end of last summer when we were still trying to pinch every absolute penny in order to save enough to get to Alaska and we weren't sure what our next work options were going to be...so we cheaped out. 😂 The cards get you into Canada and Mexico (and maybe some islands?) but nowhere else. You still need the books if you're going beyond that. But they were also quite a bit less expensive. -J
Very funny and great video. Minor point of clarification, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO - folks in blue) operates at the U.S. Ports of Entry, Border Patrol (USBP - folks in green) patrols the U.S. borders between the U.S. Ports of Entry. That funny guy who was messing with you was OFO. Keep up the great videos and enjoy your trip
Thanks for the clarification! I think I've always used "Border patrol" and Customs Agent pretty interchangeably. I'll try to make sure I'm aware of the difference going forward! -J
We stayed a night in TOK and went to one of their salmon bakes. Don't know if they still have them but our first chance to sample delicious king and silver salmon off the grill. And yes, fuel prices much better than Canada.
Hitting the border and seeing that price was a mini celebration! We're considering going all the way across Canada on our way back....but if anything keeps us from doing it, it will be the fuel prices. -J
@@OpenRoading Just do it. When we went to Alaska we were still living in VT so drove up to Quebec and took TransCanada all the way across to the Alcan. The variety of scenery is great and "you only live once"
I was a little surprised the border guard was willing to to do the excellent prank😢 I found the guard coming back into to the US from Canada a little stiff. He actually inspected our small camper. After we resumed our journey the camper do our swung open. The guard failed to latch the door. A bit nerve racking.
That guard I think looks for people traveling together to prank every now and then 😂 because it was his idea the whole time. LOL. So far we haven't been searched ever but I hear it can be realllly bad if they do since they don't have to put stuff back where they found it. 👀 -J
Haha 😂priceless you guys, we got to see Craig and Victoria last week going through and all and now we get to see your faces 😂 can’t wait for the next episode ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ha Ha, I'm sure that freaked you out when the border agent asked about the 10 lbs of weed! You gotta get 'em back somehow! Oh, and 55's not bad! I'd love to be 55 again!
I don't know how I missed watching you guys Friday but now I am caught up! Funny that you said the fries and chicken came from a Mexican restaurant, we have a sushi place here in our town and they have what is probably the best french fries in town. Looks like a big adventure coming up...
lol! If there's "American" food to be found you can bet this boring eater (me) is going to find it! 😂 Although I have been getting better at trying new things. -J
I've been watching both RUclips channels (Wild RV Life and yours) and have been wondering how it went down. OMG Victoria and Craig are gonna have to watch out!!! Priceless.
Thanks so much! It's been such an encouraging year for us!! Not just in views but with people like you dropping in to cheer us on along the way! RUclips isn't our full time job yet but we're getting there one day at a time. -J
I think it says a lot about the kind of people you are that you get so nervous about crossing the borders. It’s nice to see people who care about doing the right thing. Also, I totally agree with you about the money and if I ever meet you guys in person, I have a story to share that will confirm it! 😀
two trips to Alaska. Yes, the US border officers were always nice to me! Just like a neighbor or an old friend, coming both directions. But one Canadian officer held me for 30 minutes just because I was too excited to take the trip. They don't have sense of humor.
ROBBED!!!! Hey I love your channel! My wife and I watch all the time. Question, have you EVER been stolen from?? Storage or inside the camper? We did and it really sucks!! Ugh...maybe a series on how to protect your stuff ? Thanks
I’m so sorry you had to deal with that. So far in 5 years we haven’t had anything stolen. There’s a good chance it will happen some day as all the countermeasures in the world only prevent theft of convenience. Someone who wants to steal…is gonna steal. -J
Admit it, have you ever caught yourself smelling your hands to figure out if there was anything nasty on them after you took care of dumping the tanks ? 🤣
Thought their was a trip adviser app that would show you the size and radius of the sites at the parks! If your trailer is 33 feet, and your Ford Super Duty is about 21 or 22 and you carry the MC on the front, you have a good size rig to park! 1
If it makes you feel any better, I am 56 and turned white-gray at your age. (I was heavily "salted" in my 30s, and I dyed it.) People can't get my age very close. Hair says "older" but my skin condition says "younger." Most people don't believe me when I tell them my age.
Ouch that's not going to be easy to get them back for that prank. That was a really good one. I thought they might've done it, but I didn't think the officer would go along with it and especially with such a serious tone.
The thing that cracks me up to no end is that it was the officers idea. I get the impression he waits to find people who are traveling together. 😂 My favorite line of the whole thing though was "Don't pet the bears, don't pet the moose... they will murder you." 😂 -J
RIGHT!?!?! Half the reason I'm always nervous at borders is because I'm easy going with a side of funny and that type of person feels lost when dealing with suuuuuper serious people! -J
@@OpenRoading Your stunned faces, especially when "handcuffs" was mentioned, like the brain is melting and cannot comprehend what is happening. I've been sitting here for about a half hour trying to think of a fun way to get them back.
@@RachelAmbler He said it SO straight, I definitely would've believed he wasn't messing around. I think he missed his calling in acting. I'd imagine doing that job day after day get a bit repetitive and boring, good to lighten the mood!
I fully agree on the rubber gloves..I hate wearing those and usually don’t..I do wear a pair of dedicated sewer hose leather work gloves however so I don’t cut my hands while handling the sewer hose. I don’t want an open cut while handling the sewer hose…otherwise just wash your hands. It’s not like you’re handling radioactive or flesh-eating biological waste!
I've never cut myself doing the dump before - not impossible I'm sure. If I did have an open wound I would certainly put on gloves. If that ever happens I will have to film it just to make the day of some of my favorite glove people! -J
Another great episode of Old Man Poopy Hands and The Devil's Lettuce Queen Influencer finally in Alaska. Thanks for sharing the adventure and showing the ups, downs, and how-to of RV living.
10 pounds of the devil’s lettuce? 😆🤣 That was some sly border shenanigans right there! 55?! 😂😂😂 Joe, I thought you were in your mid 30’s! Maybe it’s a routine question asked of travelers in that store. Wow this part of your journey has been a bit challenging and I was so nervous for you doing the difficult turnarounds while finding a suitable spot to stop. Main reason I don’t want to tow a trailer! Camper van all the way! 🚐❤ But you made it into Alaska safely - that’s what counts! 😊🙏🏻
LOL! Good thing we weren't actually trying to smuggle anything! Otherwise that "Kinda" from Craig could have led to a nervous & guilty confession from me! 😂 -J
LOL - you know, it’s funny that he said “the people in front told me you had…” and playing the prank was all his idea!! What a funny guy 😆
LOL! You know...I hadn't thought about that.... if we didn't have the recorded evidence we would have thought that ya'll put him up to it when in reality he was LOOKING for the opportunity. (but you did say yes...... 😂) -J
What would be funny if you pulled the prank on someone who had weed in the camper?
@@jss27560 Lol...and the confession starts rolling out!! LOL
That was pretty funny.
That border guard was awesome.. a little joking around is what the world needs right now . 😂
1000% agree. He knew where the line was, he didn't cross it, and everyone went on their day with a core memory. -J
When I was a kid, dad was stationed in Anchorage and we slept in the windowless basement because of that midnight sun! The good news is you don’t have to worry about getting to your destination before dark! 😊
Oh my goodness, we Alaskans relish the summer light and soak in every moment of it. We never close a curtain 🌞 You'd get used to it and love it.
We saw you parked at base camp McCarthy when we were there. We loved McCarthy and Kennecott. Root glacier was amazing! We bought inserts for our skylight and vents.
It was sooo beautiful! We're you the kind people who said hello as we were walking to the bridge that morning? -J
My heart was pounding so hard for you guys OMG! 😂 so cute how Cody and Trinity get along. I meant to make a comment in your last video that dogs do get carsick because I remember that Trinity threw up. Congratulations on making it to Alaska!
Haha - yeah...she's really good in the car....unless I drive like a maniac. (which is what I was doing when she got sick in Texas. 👀) -J
You two have mastered the art of the cliffhanger. 😅 Next week looks hellish! Looking forward to seeing how you get back at Craig and Victoria for that border harassment😂. Safe and happy travels.👍🏾🙏🏾❤️
We just got back today doing our 7 cruise and 6 day land tour . So glad you made it! I was happy to be home ,14 days is a long time . We got to see the Denali and it was a clear beautiful day . Alaska is beautiful but expensive . It reminded me a lot of my home state Michigan especially the North. Be safe and have fun. The time change was a killer and made it harder with the sun and not getting dark . I never adjusted to the time change and Michigan is 4 hours ahead.
Thanks so much and glad you had a good cruise!! -J
I am genuinely impressed by your courage and composure while dealing with the border patrol and navigating the challenges of crossing into Alaska with your RV. Your resilience and ability to handle such tense situations with grace are truly admirable. Your adventure showcases both your bravery and resourcefulness. And I am Floating Village Life.
Thanks for stopping by FloatingVillageLife! -J
I loved my postcard! I was so impressed that you took the time to write a long note. Interesting: It's postmarked June 21 and I didn't receive it until July 17. I think the postal service sent it via turtle. But it was so exciting to receive it.
OH WOW! That's craaazy! We have a mail story to share in a future video. 😂
And a personal note was the least we could do to say thank you to our generous supporters! -J
I live in alaska and trust the postal is horrible up here. Having amazon Prime isn't even worth it as far as time wise goes but definitely worth it for shipping cost. Witch is a ton of money shipping out and in.
@@akLeanne For sure for sure! We had some RV parts shipped up here and the shipping cost more than the parts! -J
😂😂😂😂 too funny!! That's a lot of pot!! I have been so excited for you and your Alaska trip! And now you're finally there🎉🎉🎉!! I hope it meets and even exceeds your expectations! BTW, you have one of the best YT channels for so many reasons! You're funny, informative, sweet, and entertaining! Can't wait for your next video! Be well & safe!❤
Thanks so much for the awesome encouragement!! -J
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Awwwe the look your faces.
Thanks for your great video,s.
Keeping it real .
Aussie Fan here.💚
Welcome to Alaska. That customs agent was pretty funny. I hope you are having a wonderful time, and blessed too. There’s quite a bit to see here. Have fun
Dude! that age thing happens way before we are ready!!! but you are gonna love the discounts!!
Thanks for taking us along on your adventures and travels. I'm enjoying seeing the Parts of Alaska I missed
I was pretty sure when I saw your teaser last week that it was a set up. How fun! The border guard was so cool to go along with it. He did sound very authentic and when he asked you the questions the second time I began to think maybe it was true. I would have been stressed for sure. 🤪 I am someone who loves to joke around, it just makes life so much better. Love to see others the same way. Now to think of a really good way to get back at them…
I loved to see Tok, it was a place dear friends lived when they first moved to Alaska. I had to send her a link to the video but I’m sure it has changed dramatically since they moved back to the lower 48 eight years ago. They were not in Tok most of the time they lived on Wrangell Island. Oh so beautiful from the pictures. How I wish I’d visited them there.
So enjoy traveling with all four of you. Trinity might be my favorite, my heart melts when I see her. 💗
People are too germphobic. But it is rather funny because you are right, people will handle money handed to them in a drive thru and then start eating their burger and fries with those same hands. When we are pointing out something we see another person we may be disregarding something we do. I have been guilty of that. And got called out as I should. I was a waitress years ago, one reason why I much prefer my own cooking.
55! Hilarious. You do not look anywhere close to that. I figured forty ish. Just a youngster.
And you leave us with another cliffhanger. You guys! 😂
We spent two weeks in Alaska at the end of May… one week on a cruise and a second week in Denali. We loved the 22 hours of daylight…the key we found was to exhaust ourselves during the day 😂 I have to say every time I see Trinity she melts my heart, that she found you and how you gave her a home 🩵 enjoy Alaska !
Your floating captions are funny and creative! The look on Kalyn’s face was incredible! I would have lost it. I was hoping Craig and Victoria set up the Boarder Dude, but wasn’t sure until I saw their video this week. Looking forward to “The Retaliation “ episode! Safe travels. Thank you for another fun video!
I think my favorite part about this whole thing is how everyone is blaming Craig and Victoria. 😂
That guard pulled off the perfect prank.
Step 1: Come up with a plan to prank a vehicle.
Step 2: Ask a vehicle if he should prank the car behind them
Step 3: Prank the second vehicle
Step 4: Blame the first vehicle for the prank since they said yes when he asked.
It's perfect! 😂
But yeah.... they still said yes so mayyyybe we'll have to think of something. 😂 -J
Ohhhhh MG!!! Sooooo glad I'm doing this adventure with ya'll and not driving it. I feel the stress. Love the postcards, though. Did a great job on the darkening, too. You all deserve a break with some fun now!
Another great video! Thanks for sharing and including Trinity whenever you can! Hope Trinity is enjoying the trip too!
Thanks so much! I assure you that Trinity loves exploring every new boondocking spot! 😁
You are having an incredible adventure! I am enjoying the series. I hope to do the same trip in a few years.
Your faces 🤣
The shock was funny, but the relief was even funnier.
Good job Mr customs officer 😂
Loved the border prank :) Walmart sells blackout drapes for not too much $ (less than $20) - probably more expensive in Alaska, but may be worth the money. We used them like regular fabric to make our own window coverings for our camper. They are very light weight, but truly keep all of the light out. Reflectix is more for thermal control (keeping the heat in - or out - depending on the weather). Here's hoping for better sleep!
We went to AK for a fishing trip with 2 other couples last June. I took a sleep mask along. That really helped. The same 3 couples all just bought truck campers and we’re going to AK for 2 months next Spring. Great video!
I cut cardboard and sprayed it with adhesive and covered it with thin black fabric we had laying around. Fits snug but is also removable
My Parents drove to Anchorage Alaska in 1959 from Pittsburgh in a 1955 Pontiac sedan. He towed a wooden homemade trailer to help haul belongings and survival gear. 2 young children with them returning around 1962 with 3 children and a pregnant wife.
Haha, we called it in last week's comments! 🤣 We're so happy that it was only a joke, but now you owe those guys payback, big time! 😅😅
Loved all the swallowtail butterflies 🦋 around him when he's at the dumping station 😊 And I agree No gloves! Safe travels! God's peace 🙌💚🌲🌲
I don't think I noticed them while we were there but totally saw them while I was editing! Love seeing all the animals big and small! -J
Congrats for formally making it to Alaska! Super envious, one of, if not our most favorite state in the US. Looking forward to seeing where you take us :)
Trinity is one lucky doggo getting to explore all over North America with y'all. Love seeing her on the bed - looks like she's totally become family to you two.
Yay - finally we get to hear about the cliffhanger!
SO sorry it was late this week! It's been a crazy day getting this thing out! lol -J
Also - FIRST COMMENT AWARD!!!! 🏆
OMG! C&V owe you guys big time!
Great things are worth waiting for. You’re the only channel I religiously wait for - I joined y’all during the early Trinity days and never left!
Let me guess. The cliff hanger was Trinity vaccination documents? I hope not. Maybe the guard wanted a lollipop 🍭.
What a great prank, we laughed so much, wonder how the pay back will be. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. I am a non glover as well. Soap and water and maybe hand sanitizer works.
That border guard nailed it. He was talking so fast we couldn't process! LOL We didn't air this but he checked with us like 4 times to make sure he hadn't gone to far and we were like "Not one bit. It was perfect."
Now if he had actually hauled us out or put us in handcuffs....that would be entirely different! But he took it just far enough that it was hilarious and memorable without being traumatic. -J
😂😂😂 oh my gosh! You both really kept your composure! Can’t wait to see how you get Craig and Victoria back LOL😂😂😂 you guys make everything look so smooth and easy no matter what the situation is! Trinity and Cody were so cute sitting together in the backseat ❤ wishing you continued safe travels❤️
I'm still trying to figure out how we make things look "smooth" 😂 But then again I'm just coming off a long day where we had a tire blow up that won't be in a video for another 4ish weeks so maybe I'm having recency bias. LOL
Thank you so much for you kindness! -J
What an adventure u guys and I am here for it safe travels.
I’m glad I found you guys!! I follow Craig and Victoria, so it was fun watching your video and knowing what they had already posted. It will be fun flipping back and forth between you and watching each other’s stories!! Oh and being over 55 I ask for ALL discounts!! I’m happy to get any discount I can!! 😅
I'm so glad you're enjoying both channels!!!!! Twice the fun!
I will gladly take all the discounts when I am eligible but I am in no way going to take them now because to me that is an admission that I look 14 years older than I am and I am NOT doing that. LOL -J
Thanks for another great video - hopefully next week will be back to normal - safe travels!
hahaha....did you watch the very end..........
CONGRATULATIONS.
You both worked hard for this dream and have earned a great summer.
Now let me just say a few things Ive learned by driving the Alcan dozens of times am a regular visitor to Alaska. Slow down! Especially spend a few extra days in Canada. Gas is more expensive but costs the same spent over a few days or a week. I find groceries cheaper in Whitehorse than Alaska. Cucumbers same price but in US dollars. You will find smaller crowds in parking areas and probably see more wildlife on the Canadian portions.
Rest areas are great in Canada, government campgrounds are good value and firewood inclided in Yukon.
So many RVers want 50 amp power in the middle of no where. Your forgetting these areas have no power grid. You missed a great stop in Watson Lake at the WW2 airport and beautiful lake. Great musesms in Teslin. Atlin is awesome and a place Alaskans escape too. Anyways wishing you a terrific holiday.
Cheers from Yukon
The worst bumps are near St. John Arizona. The kind that make you hit your head on the headliner.
This was our food spot while camping & fishing in Copper Center. We enjoyed their gas station burritos!
Gas station food is underrated sometimes. 😁 -J
I had a feeling, after watching Craig & Victoria's last video, that you guys were being Punk'd. I just couldn't believe the border agent actually played it that hard! That's crazy and awesome!
He was perfect. Took it JUST far enough to be funny and didn't cross that line into too far. We cut it out but he asked us over and over again if he took it too far and if everything was OK. I told him I've never met a border agent with a sense of humor so we loved it. -J
I live in northern Europe and I just love the long, long days. I can go out at 9pm sit outside at a cafe and read a book by "day"light. The winters, on the other hand, can be brutal.
Wow!! So happy to follow along on your adventure!! You two are so fun to watch! It makes my day!! So sorry you have to go thru crazy and stressful situations. Looking forward to your next video!! Stay safe!!
Wow! That’s hilarious! You handled that great
It will go down in history as our most memorable border crossing thanks to an agent with a sense of humor. 😁 -J
I agree with the no gloves. I see people throw the disposable gloves everywhere because there's no garbage can around. Also I have seen other people with rubber gloves they reuse but put them back in their trailer somewhere. I just wash my hands after dumping my trailer, no garbage or dirty gloves stored in my trailer. Nice to see I'm not the only one. Also people you don't have to rinse your tanks out for 15 minutes if I our going to use the trailer again next weekend. Especially on a Sunday when everybody is trying to go home!
Oh man! My rinse hose attachment doesn't even work! The only time I rinse is when I'm on full hookups. Then I fill the black tank, let it sit overnight and then flush it out a couple of times. 😂
I do, however, feel bad when I'm sitting there filling up my 80 gallon fresh tank at a place with poor water pressure. 😭 -J
Another great video…having fun with the ride-a-long.
We are enjoying all your episodes, we haven't missed a one! They keep getting funnier and funnier!😂
Thanks for dropping back into the comments section! Love seeing the familiar handles. Thanks so much for the encouragement. We 100% owe this video to a border agent with a sense of humor and Craig and VIctoria for saying "Kinda!" 😂 -J
Yes there are many times I want to make a comment but we have switched our viewing apparatus and are using our son's laptop to watch and we didn't want to comment under his name.😉 I will try to pop on to my phone more often to comment! You guys are awesome on how responsive you are to all of us! I hope to meet you on the road someday!💗
@@DMRSIX Oh man.... the number of times I've made comments not realizing I was logged in as Kalyn or Open Roading instead of my personal account is too many to count. I always have to delete and then re-log in and make the comment so I don't blame you at ALL for that! 😂
Hopefully our paths will cross! -J
Love Trinity and Kody sharing the bed
They seem to like hanging out together in the truck. 🙂 -J
Be sure to check the new laws for traveling with dogs to Canada that start in August.
Yep! And i think it's actually the return to the US that has all the changes. -J
New subscriber here! Love your channel- yay!
Lmao!! I watched their first and that cracks me up!! Craig set you two up and the look on your faces was so funny!!
Who knew that uttering the word “kinda” could do so much. 😂 This guard was the best though. -J
@@OpenRoading I laughed out loud when. He said 10 lbs !!!
@@davidcline9547 My brain was broken until he winked. I literally couldn't comprehend what was going on. 😂 -J
Oh man! Having to back track an HOUR just to find a camping spot! That would be the hardest part of the drive, no camping for big RVs😢
So glad you have Craig & Victoria to travel with. I've really enjoyed watching your joint journey, following both channels. Love the duel prospective. Trinity and Cody sitting together in Trinity's bed is adorable ❤.
Keep your spirits up! Enjoy the journey and thank you for taking us along😊
This is my favorite comment of the week Traci! Thank you. We love watching Craig and Victoria this summer for the same reason! It's so much fun to get a separate perspective on the same roads, and some of the same activities. 🙂 -J
I never used gloves either! 20 years of rv-ing and still here!
I think the general perception seems to be that we wash our hands in the sewage. 😂 -J
If you are bothered by all of the daylight in summer, you need to try the arctic in the winter when there is no sun for months.
Oh man...that would be so much worse. This is 1/2 the reason we are leaving the state by September! Days start getting too short! You just can't win with us. 😂😂😂😂 -J
Lovin' that midnight sun? I was stationed up there at Ft Richardson, just outside of Anchorage. My first summer there, I didn't get much sleep until I figured out a way to black out my bunk. On the flip side, in the winter, if you don't go outside for lunch, you can go for several months before you see the sun again. The sun just clears the horizon before dipping back down, being up for only about an hour or so during the summer. Of course, that's in Anchorage. Further north, it's even worse. Up around Fairbanks, the sun doesn't set at all for a good part of June and July. Then, in the winter, the sun doesn't actually come 'up' for about a month or so around Christmas and New Year's.
Probably too late for this tip... to black out our windows we used aluminum foil and blue painter's tape. Also, unless there is a sign that says "no overnight parking", it is okay to stay overnight.
Tinfoil on the windows! That’s how we sourdoughs identify cheechakos!!!
Hi from 2 kiwi fans from New Zealand we both love watching your travels stay safe and thx again for you informative fun and scenic you tube channel 👍
Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a chance! Your country is on our bucket list of places to visit someday. Probably won't be able to float the RV over though...😂 -J
That US Customs Official is the GOAT!! 😂😂😂 When getting into Alaska is as big as the mountains! Our first trip to Alaska, we thought we were prepared. My husband taped empty pretzel and Cheerios boxes to the windows to black it out so I could sleep! 😅 I am looking forward to next week!!
I agree on the US Customs Officer. We didn't air this but he spent a good bit of time making sure we weren't mad about it and asking us if he went to far (which we did NOT think he did - we thought he was perfect).
He of course did all his official work as well - checking our vehicles, ID, etc and was super professional...but with an awesome sense of humor. 100% GOAT! -J
First time watching and very interesting, informative and beautiful family 😅🐰🐕
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! -J
Lol this was a good one hahah 😅
It was a lot of fun to edit. -J
"Are you 55?" 😡 I have a story to tell. Once I went to Target to buy my baby daughter some clothes. The checker asked me if they were for my granddaughter! I was 38! (or maybe I had turned 39).😠 I know some women are grandmothers at 40, but I was so astonished, I was speechless. Then I almost shouted at her, "No! They are for MY daughter!" And I didn't even have gray hair. So, don't feel bad. It happens. There are clueless rude people out there! (She was probably trying to save you some money. You know, senior discount. And when I turned 55, I was glad to TAKE the discount!) 😆😁😄
OUCH! Yeah, you're just not prepared for it. I was actually with my dad the first time he got offered it but we confirmed in the family chat that I am indeed the youngest in my immediate family to get this "honor." -J
The lady was trying to give you a discount. Next time just say ‘yes’.
@@markfowler6200 But...but...it's the principal of the thing! Taking the discount makes me admit that I look 55!!!! I don't want to admit that! LOL -J
Your travel buddies are cruel 😮. The border patrol guy was believable!!😮. What an adventure, looking forward to watching more❤👌
Nooooo!!! Not cruel at all! We are all really easy going and when you know each other enough you know whether or not they'll find something funny or not. In our case - that border agent was perfect where he took it just far enough and didn't cross a line into "unfunny in retrospect" territory. It will be our most memorable border crossing experience ever - in a good way.
As to the border agent - I always struggle with people who are so serious that they have no sense of humor. This guy was super professional - did his job, checked our rig and asked all his questions, but he also has a sense of humor and I soooo appreciate that. -J
What are “passport cards”? We use our passport books…we told to make sure you get it stamped when we cross over to the States. That is another way to keep track of our time down there for the winter.
We got the passports back at the end of last summer when we were still trying to pinch every absolute penny in order to save enough to get to Alaska and we weren't sure what our next work options were going to be...so we cheaped out. 😂
The cards get you into Canada and Mexico (and maybe some islands?) but nowhere else. You still need the books if you're going beyond that. But they were also quite a bit less expensive. -J
Neat. Adventures.
I definitelyly have been in the we've been driving forever and can't find a spot predicament. Great video. Thanks for sharing
It's the price we pay for being flexible. LOL sometimes the flexibility comes and bites you in the rear end. 😂 -J
Very funny and great video. Minor point of clarification, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO - folks in blue) operates at the U.S. Ports of Entry, Border Patrol (USBP - folks in green) patrols the U.S. borders between the U.S. Ports of Entry. That funny guy who was messing with you was OFO. Keep up the great videos and enjoy your trip
Thanks for the clarification! I think I've always used "Border patrol" and Customs Agent pretty interchangeably. I'll try to make sure I'm aware of the difference going forward! -J
We stayed a night in TOK and went to one of their salmon bakes. Don't know if they still have them but our first chance to sample delicious king and silver salmon off the grill. And yes, fuel prices much better than Canada.
Hitting the border and seeing that price was a mini celebration! We're considering going all the way across Canada on our way back....but if anything keeps us from doing it, it will be the fuel prices. -J
@@OpenRoading Just do it. When we went to Alaska we were still living in VT so drove up to Quebec and took TransCanada all the way across to the Alcan. The variety of scenery is great and "you only live once"
@@dalemarshall9736 But you also live with the consequences of the financial decisions you make in that one life. 👀 -J
I was a little surprised the border guard was willing to to do the excellent prank😢 I found the guard coming back into to the US from Canada a little stiff. He actually inspected our small camper. After we resumed our journey the camper do our swung open. The guard failed to latch the door. A bit nerve racking.
That guard I think looks for people traveling together to prank every now and then 😂 because it was his idea the whole time. LOL.
So far we haven't been searched ever but I hear it can be realllly bad if they do since they don't have to put stuff back where they found it. 👀 -J
Haha 😂priceless you guys, we got to see Craig and Victoria last week going through and all and now we get to see your faces 😂 can’t wait for the next episode ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ha Ha, I'm sure that freaked you out when the border agent asked about the 10 lbs of weed! You gotta get 'em back somehow! Oh, and 55's not bad! I'd love to be 55 again!
I don't know how I missed watching you guys Friday but now I am caught up! Funny that you said the fries and chicken came from a Mexican restaurant, we have a sushi place here in our town and they have what is probably the best french fries in town. Looks like a big adventure coming up...
lol! If there's "American" food to be found you can bet this boring eater (me) is going to find it! 😂 Although I have been getting better at trying new things. -J
In some parts of Alaska it gets to - 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter time
Yeeeep. That's why we're scooting out in September. 😂 That and the lack of sunshine. lol
I've been watching both RUclips channels (Wild RV Life and yours) and have been wondering how it went down. OMG Victoria and Craig are gonna have to watch out!!! Priceless.
Was a day I'll remember for life. -J
Ya'll are fun to watch, glad to see that your channel is gaining some traction.
Thanks so much! It's been such an encouraging year for us!! Not just in views but with people like you dropping in to cheer us on along the way! RUclips isn't our full time job yet but we're getting there one day at a time. -J
It’s crowded there at Chitna because it’s dip netting for salmon season.
Ahhh! Yes! That makes complete sense! -J
I'm so with you on the no gloves things!!!
We haven't died yet! 😂 -J
I think it says a lot about the kind of people you are that you get so nervous about crossing the borders. It’s nice to see people who care about doing the right thing. Also, I totally agree with you about the money and if I ever meet you guys in person, I have a story to share that will confirm it! 😀
You having a fun adventure guys! Take care
😂 I almost guessed it was Craig and Victoria last week. He was so serious though I thought it was an honest wrong truck ID or salty Sunseeker
To this day I kind of wish it was the salty sunseeker. 😂 More drama to the story. lol -J
two trips to Alaska. Yes, the US border officers were always nice to me! Just like a neighbor or an old friend, coming both directions. But one Canadian officer held me for 30 minutes just because I was too excited to take the trip. They don't have sense of humor.
Love the Alaskan adventure video. Alaska is the only true state that I want to visit. 🇨🇦
ROBBED!!!! Hey I love your channel! My wife and I watch all the time. Question, have you EVER been stolen from?? Storage or inside the camper? We did and it really sucks!! Ugh...maybe a series on how to protect your stuff ? Thanks
I’m so sorry you had to deal with that. So far in 5 years we haven’t had anything stolen. There’s a good chance it will happen some day as all the countermeasures in the world only prevent theft of convenience. Someone who wants to steal…is gonna steal. -J
I agree. 🙌
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LOL I would start to shake 😂😂 We love the video! ❤
haha! My hand was shaking before we even got up to him 😁 -J
I don’t wear gloves at the dump either. You don’t wear gloves to “wipe” after going to the bathroom, or do you. lol
Just another one of the gross things we do with our hands daily (or semi-daily depending on your digestive system 😂) -J
Not used to the 2 seasons in Alaska? 6 months of days and 6 months of night.
Yeahhh.... we're gonna jet out before those second six months... 😂 -J
I use the notes app in my phone for grocery list, can add to the list at any time and usually always have phone with me
I recognized the boondock spot at the old air strip , I spent a night there
Funny enough that airstrip was the best actual boondocking spot we've had on the trip so far. 😂 -J
Thinking it will be a good idea when we plan our trip is to consider Samon season and maybe hit some other areas first. Enjoyed much.
Or book a campground in advance! -J
Definitely team 'no gloves'! I'll shake your hand anytime ... maybe we'll see you out there sometime ...
Admit it, have you ever caught yourself smelling your hands to figure out if there was anything nasty on them after you took care of dumping the tanks ? 🤣
I mean….
I was 13 when I visited Alaska. I could barely sleep! But now I have complete blackouts for my bedroom because of early bedtimes for early work
I thought it wouldn't be a hard adjustment! I was wrong. 😂 -J
I keep a paper grocery list. I usually follow it closley?!😉
Paper lists are the best lists! -J
Thought their was a trip adviser app that would show you the size and radius of the sites at the parks! If your trailer is 33 feet, and your Ford Super Duty is about 21 or 22 and you carry the MC on the front, you have a good size rig to park!
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If it makes you feel any better, I am 56 and turned white-gray at your age. (I was heavily "salted" in my 30s, and I dyed it.) People can't get my age very close. Hair says "older" but my skin condition says "younger." Most people don't believe me when I tell them my age.
I’m afraid too much sun is gonna make my skin give it away as I get older! -J
Ouch that's not going to be easy to get them back for that prank. That was a really good one. I thought they might've done it, but I didn't think the officer would go along with it and especially with such a serious tone.
An American border officer at that! Pretty sure one requirement is to have no sense of humor :)
The thing that cracks me up to no end is that it was the officers idea. I get the impression he waits to find people who are traveling together. 😂
My favorite line of the whole thing though was "Don't pet the bears, don't pet the moose... they will murder you." 😂 -J
RIGHT!?!?! Half the reason I'm always nervous at borders is because I'm easy going with a side of funny and that type of person feels lost when dealing with suuuuuper serious people! -J
@@OpenRoading Your stunned faces, especially when "handcuffs" was mentioned, like the brain is melting and cannot comprehend what is happening. I've been sitting here for about a half hour trying to think of a fun way to get them back.
@@RachelAmbler He said it SO straight, I definitely would've believed he wasn't messing around. I think he missed his calling in acting. I'd imagine doing that job day after day get a bit repetitive and boring, good to lighten the mood!
I fully agree on the rubber gloves..I hate wearing those and usually don’t..I do wear a pair of dedicated sewer hose leather work gloves however so I don’t cut my hands while handling the sewer hose. I don’t want an open cut while handling the sewer hose…otherwise just wash your hands. It’s not like you’re handling radioactive or flesh-eating biological waste!
I've never cut myself doing the dump before - not impossible I'm sure. If I did have an open wound I would certainly put on gloves. If that ever happens I will have to film it just to make the day of some of my favorite glove people! -J
3:28 and at this moment you thought what the hell lol.
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Another great episode of Old Man Poopy Hands and The Devil's Lettuce Queen Influencer finally in Alaska. Thanks for sharing the adventure and showing the ups, downs, and how-to of RV living.
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10 pounds of the devil’s lettuce? 😆🤣 That was some sly border shenanigans right there! 55?! 😂😂😂 Joe, I thought you were in your mid 30’s! Maybe it’s a routine question asked of travelers in that store. Wow this part of your journey has been a bit challenging and I was so nervous for you doing the difficult turnarounds while finding a suitable spot to stop. Main reason I don’t want to tow a trailer! Camper van all the way! 🚐❤ But you made it into Alaska safely - that’s what counts! 😊🙏🏻
Welcome to Alaska. That's my pond with the moose in it at the 22.22 mark.
No way! That's cool! Beautiful area between Glennallen and the left turn to Chitina! 😁 -J
We like it. I plan to fill the freezer out of that pond this Fall...
Nice you did not knock out your back window in the truck on that turn around!
That's a good friend...ratting you out. LOL
LOL! Good thing we weren't actually trying to smuggle anything! Otherwise that "Kinda" from Craig could have led to a nervous & guilty confession from me! 😂 -J