Day 87 | Life Is Short | Pacific Crest Trail Thru Hike

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Комментарии • 68

  • @lisacasper7823
    @lisacasper7823 14 дней назад +14

    My father passed away 10 years ago from stomach cancer. Since then, I've been battling a lot of inner demons, but your story and adventures have truly inspired me. I want to start hiking and traveling, even though money is tight right now. I'm committed to making it happen and working towards my goals. Thank you for sharing your journey!

  • @julietrinchard3699
    @julietrinchard3699 13 дней назад +6

    Your mother raised a beautiful person~you!

  • @margaretsimmons1598
    @margaretsimmons1598 7 дней назад

    So sorry for the loss of your mom. I am 67 yrs old and you are so right about it goes fast. The older you get the faster time goes. Fill every glorious moment with wonderful adventures and happy memories. Most of all don’t forget to talk to your mom. She is with you and always will be❤

  • @lynnefinley4100
    @lynnefinley4100 14 дней назад +12

    I’m sorry you lost your mother at such a young age. I’m two years older than she was. You are right. WAY too young. Yesterday was my oldest brother’s birthday. He would’ve been 77. He died of pancreatitis at 37. You are both very wise, remarkable people. And I’m in awe of Bird Call’s drawings. I struggle doing a stick figure!

  • @HDCrumbsnatcher
    @HDCrumbsnatcher 14 дней назад +8

    i'm sorry for your loss. your mom would be proud of you

  • @deborahanderson5508
    @deborahanderson5508 14 дней назад +11

    You are an inspiration. Strong, insightful, kind, loving. You are a positive asset to the universe. Stay strong. You will reach your goal, with bells on!

  • @user-qd7kr8in5v
    @user-qd7kr8in5v 14 дней назад +8

    Thank you for sharing a very personal story, I know it wasn’t easy but thank you. Stay safe and enjoy.

  • @kealakoomoa8196
    @kealakoomoa8196 13 дней назад +1

    You made me tear up talking about your mom🤍 I lost my dad to cancer 9 years ago, it’ll be 10 in December. To experience life so fully is something I really admire about you

  • @AMCD18
    @AMCD18 13 дней назад

    Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻
    “Grief never ends. But I changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of love”

  • @biker_trash922
    @biker_trash922 13 дней назад +6

    I am about to be 62 and I totally agree that life on this planet goes by in a literal blink of an eye!! Bless you and Birdcall for your outlook on life and your relationship! Keep on keepin on!! ❤❤❤❤ I'm excited to read y'alls book when it's out. 😊💜✌️🏞🏜🥾

  • @RavenHikes
    @RavenHikes 13 дней назад

    I lost my mom when I was young…she was 62 and me in my early 30s. I lost my oldest brother to cancer 3 years ago and my youngest just last July. I have lived a lot of life because of that lesson…life is way too short. Some people never learn it. Thank you for sharing. You two are such a good inspiration and so full of good energy. Love you decided to vlog this hike.

  • @rwilkins1583
    @rwilkins1583 13 дней назад +3

    My father passed away at 54 of a heart attack in 1991. I was 27 a mother of 2 boys, 4 and 1. Miss him everyday. So young. I am 60, it was definitely too young. I ha e absolutely loved your videos. You are a precious couple. You video well. Love the painting. My daughter has a degree in art. Her paintings are all over my house. I just thought about it she is 27 . The same age I was when my dad died. God bless you all. Thanks for the answer about the Rei shirt.

  • @jimmyjenkins9240
    @jimmyjenkins9240 14 дней назад +13

    This was a great video! It illustrates how much goes into a long day of hiking. Thanks for sharing this with us.
    There so many hard lessons in life. And that you had to learn about mortality at such a young age makes that lesson a particularly difficult one.
    It is heartwarming to see and hear about what your mom meant to you and the lessons she taught you that are still so fresh in your mind.

  • @paulashaham6282
    @paulashaham6282 14 дней назад +6

    “Lake of shining waters”. Anne of Green Gables

  • @Berry_N
    @Berry_N 14 дней назад +5

    Moms, they never completely leave you ❤❤💔💔 Lovely painting of what looks to be the Rainbow Bridge.

  • @user-nm7us8xs2v
    @user-nm7us8xs2v 13 дней назад +4

    WHAT AN AMAZING COUPLE YOU ARE. I TRULY AM IN AWE OF YOU. THIS 74 YEAR OLD SENIOR LOOKS FORWARD TO EACH VIDEO EVERY DAY.

  • @ericgamble9153
    @ericgamble9153 13 дней назад +1

    Love Ken Follett’s historical novels. Your story time activity suggests to me that you two might be a great team at doing graphic novels. The couple that did Curious George the Monkey came to mind……
    Your mother is right: this life is amazing. One must be present to & mindful of each moment……savor it. Y’all are most definitely on the right track……

  • @beaniezotzim
    @beaniezotzim 13 дней назад +2

    Watching a loved human suffer and succumb to cancer is a life changer. I lost my best friend to Brain Cancer 4 years ago. She was only 43. Her struggle taught me SO MUCH about appreciating what you have when you have it.
    Ps. geocaches are cool! 😂

  • @sedonatvcom
    @sedonatvcom 14 дней назад +3

    good one, today.

  • @nancyhuffman7960
    @nancyhuffman7960 13 дней назад

    I am so moved by your testament today. I was also 23 when my father died at age 60. I traveled Europe many times for my father's memorial.

  • @user-yv3jl1oq7b
    @user-yv3jl1oq7b 13 дней назад +4

    Enjoyed your video and conversation today. Yes I have been married for 32 years and it definitely has its perks 😂😂.

  • @marykwart9331
    @marykwart9331 14 дней назад +3

    I'm 72 and feel the need to figure out and do the most important thing before I'm too old to chew my own food, so to speak. Thanks-- great video.

  • @dianadelahaye7660
    @dianadelahaye7660 8 дней назад

    Beautiful scenary. I love peanut butter! Love your story. We only have one life so don’t miss it! Take risks and make your dreams come true. You have to take risks. Love the paintings.

  • @martinwelch5774
    @martinwelch5774 14 дней назад +6

    🫶 I have started a new morning tradition: peanut butter time with Birdcall and Boss Bae

  • @daniellebrennan8998
    @daniellebrennan8998 11 дней назад

    I'm currently caring for my mom, who had a stroke last year, I feel so honored to be able to do this after living in a different country and traveling for the previous 30 years. Your talking about your mom and your dreams helped me a lot today. While my travel is curtailed for the moment, watching you two, and the rest of the tramily is a great way to live vicariously at the moment.

    • @TravelWritePaint
      @TravelWritePaint  10 дней назад +1

      Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️I hope your mom is doing better.

    • @daniellebrennan8998
      @daniellebrennan8998 10 дней назад

      @@TravelWritePaint She's doing good, thanks for asking. Loving Birdcalls paintings too. Found a perfect on on your site...Can't wait for it to arrive. (I know orders are off till August/September)

  • @DesertNebula
    @DesertNebula 14 дней назад +5

    Beautiful reminder. I miss my dad. He passed 4 years ago. When I get in a rut, i reminder everything he taught me. I love watching your adventure on trail
    👣 🏞💕

  • @memathews
    @memathews 13 дней назад

    Yes, 65 is too early to pass, but you honor your mom with your memories of her and all she taught you. Your mom would be very proud of the life-filled, determined, and kind, adult you are today. I'm 70 now, but I filled my life doing most of the things I wanted to do, hiking, education, travel, marriage, kids, arts, and recently, retirement. I recognize daily that I have been and still am extremely fortunate to have a great family and good health, I wish for you and Bird Call to enjoy the same.

  • @RoxaneSchaubhut
    @RoxaneSchaubhut 14 дней назад +4

    Thanks for sharing. Completely understand the lost of your mother. I lost both my parents to cancer but still trying to live life to the fullest.

  • @susietopspin
    @susietopspin 13 дней назад

    I’m so sorry you lost your mum at such a young age. I’m sure she would be so proud of what you are accomplishing on your journey. A great lesson for us all. Thanks for sharing and happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️

  • @jimscott2998
    @jimscott2998 12 дней назад

    Why is it we never have those moments of retrospection when we are comfortably ensconced in our domicile.
    My dad was drowned when I was 23 but Mom lasted until I was 67. My retrospections are specific events during each of their lives and their impact on my family’s life. Their examples, their steadfast signposts of acceptable behavior has been an important influence as what my contribution to society has been. My bucket wish for my progeny is that they too, may leave similar guideposts for theirs. God bless the memory of Mom and Dad and may your blessed mother have the same impact in your life.
    Be safe, be wise and be careful👍🏼

  • @TheGrandmateresa
    @TheGrandmateresa 14 дней назад +4

    Loved your message today, I needed to be reminded of appreciating each day. At almost 77 years old and currently suffering from painful knee that needs replacing, I am now focusing on trying to be more positive. I am a very active senior and this knee issue has really slowed me down since January and made me depressed so your message was so timely. Love your journey and so glad I found you through RR who I also enjoy each morning. BirdCall artwork is amazing. See you tomorrow!! Oh, I also loved how you shared how you spend your day.

  • @robertligas250
    @robertligas250 14 дней назад +4

    Yes every day is a Blessing The Lord is good. Enjoy

  • @oldwagon-pens
    @oldwagon-pens 13 дней назад

    I'm sorry to hear about your mom.I was in my early 20's when my dad had a massive heart attack. He was 57.Three years ago when I was 57.I had to stop working. I have a muscle disease that has no cure.So I take it one day at a time.Keep making those dreams come true.

  • @ihikeporkies
    @ihikeporkies 14 дней назад +3

    Thank you for sharing your story. Keep on hiking today and everyday.

  • @riverrat82
    @riverrat82 13 дней назад

    Thanks Susie❤

  • @libraryfiles4470
    @libraryfiles4470 12 дней назад

    Life is short, Geo Cache, LETS GO!

  • @dajo2824
    @dajo2824 12 дней назад

    Thanks for sharing. So true, nothing is promised to any of us. Life is extremely short. Everyone listening is thinking what could I be doing now, next month, this fall etc…

  • @stevenvarner9806
    @stevenvarner9806 13 дней назад +1

    Tolkien did voice narration from the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings as well as some of his poems (The J.R.R. Tolkien Audio Collection, 4 hours). His son Christopher, who compiled all of Tolkien's work posthumously has narrated several of the stories from The Silmarillion, and other books that he reconstructed such as Unfinished Tales, The Children of Húrin, Beren and Lúthien, and the Fall of Gondolin have been made into audio books.

  • @musingwithreba9667
    @musingwithreba9667 13 дней назад +1

    I am sorry about your mum 😢 ❤ way too young.
    I had a friend a couple of decades ago, and we used to make up stories together when we were at work. And we worked in completely different fields, and not the same company. We met at a bar, which is how people used to meet before AL Gore invented the interwebz. 😉
    There used to be a website that was a superhero and super villain name generator. So we'd get these crazy character names from the generator, make up their origin stories, and then weave them together. It was fun. 😊

  • @cat-annechats5362
    @cat-annechats5362 13 дней назад

    Thank you for sharing your story~ I believe each day is special and I'm thankful for it! Hugs

  • @captain-c0lect0r
    @captain-c0lect0r 14 дней назад +2

    ..simply the best channel!

  • @hindsfeetonhighplaces
    @hindsfeetonhighplaces 13 дней назад

    My wife passed in March, so "Tomorrow is not guaranteed" has been my mantra for the last 4 months. The last four years of her life, she epitomized the concept of do what you can. Her channel "Wheels in the Wilderness" was about her getting out and enjoying nature as much as she could in her mobility scooter. We did rail trails and bike trails including the Cross New Hampshire Adventure trail, an 82 mile trail from Vermont to Maine. (It took us a week to complete). So I have to echo your encouragement to get out there and do what you can. She ended her videos with the following "Chase your dreams, challenge your limits and choose joy!"

  • @michaelbutler4961
    @michaelbutler4961 13 дней назад +1

    Sorry for the loss of your mother, It sounds like she had some good life advice for you. Life is short, especially in comparison to eternity. This reminds me of the bible vs. James 4:14: "You do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away". You all are doing awesome, keep putting one foot in front of the other. Hike~~On~~>

  • @gailfergusson6757
    @gailfergusson6757 13 дней назад +2

    Enjoying your great content, hope this helps with new shirt for Bobby 😊

  • @Aussie_Dora
    @Aussie_Dora 14 дней назад +3

    I love geocaching. I do it here in Aus. it takes you to amazing places.

    • @umreeh
      @umreeh 13 дней назад

      Lol Boss Bae is a muggle...

    • @curiouskdb4449
      @curiouskdb4449 4 дня назад +1

      @aussie_dora ​ @umreeh I also love geocaching!!! I was pretty excited they stumbled upon it.

    • @umreeh
      @umreeh 4 дня назад +1

      ​@@curiouskdb4449 I recognize your caching name!

  • @monikalenz2559
    @monikalenz2559 13 дней назад +2

    Love BC's open spandrel bridge painting❤
    Ñice trail talk. When I get to talk with hikers in depth, I find they all have a deep reason for their pilgrimage. Thanks for sharing yours. Carry on❤

  • @gailfergusson6757
    @gailfergusson6757 13 дней назад

    Hi from Australia ❤ you two are such an inspirational couple, really enjoying following your hiking adventures. Your Mum would be soooo proud of you.💞 🤗💞

  • @jimhenderson387
    @jimhenderson387 13 дней назад

    I appreciate your story and I'm glad you're doing the things you want to do. My tactic was to wait till retirement. Hah. Retirement came and all kinds of family things happened and the freedom to do something like the PCT is no longer possible. So I'm glad you are taking advantage of your freedom and getting epic stuff done!

  • @gailfergusson6757
    @gailfergusson6757 13 дней назад +2

    Sent again to make up for the conversion from Australian to USA dollars 😂😂

  • @RolandKrastins
    @RolandKrastins 13 дней назад +1

    Very good video on the daily life of hikers on PCT. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your mom.

  • @suekrafft6179
    @suekrafft6179 14 дней назад +2

    Thanks for your insight today! I'm starting a LASH next week from S Lake Tahoe on my 70th birthday!

  • @umreeh
    @umreeh 14 дней назад +3

    Hey, I geocache. What's Bird Call and Bandit's geo-name? I believe Derek cached too. Some of RR's subscribers found her because she hiked the AT with a cacher we followed.

  • @LaurieWootten
    @LaurieWootten 13 дней назад

    I’m watching today’s video. I just love you guys!! I’m old now and didn’t have kids but I would be so so proud of you guys and the people you are❤️I’m sure your mom is watching and cheering you on ! Did Bobby get to meet your mom?

  • @lindacummins9888
    @lindacummins9888 14 дней назад +2

    Beautiful views.

  • @KayakBuff
    @KayakBuff 11 дней назад

    Do you write down your stories at the end of the day. Such fun memories ❤

  • @all-to-Him-I-owe100
    @all-to-Him-I-owe100 13 дней назад

    😭❤️‍🩹hugs and prayers Boss Bae. You have what my husband calls an attitude of gratitude! He always reminds me when I get worn out and cranky - “you can have an attitude of gratitude or a pity party - but you can’t have both!”
    Thanks for a great reminder after a really tough day. #humbled ❤