The Road Trip That Didn’t Go Well | car is broken but at least we have food

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  • Опубликовано: 11 апр 2024
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Комментарии • 332

  • @Amazigh_MaeMae
    @Amazigh_MaeMae 2 месяца назад +127

    Not "Tolya went to think about his life decisions" 😂😂😂

    • @Ray-pt5bi
      @Ray-pt5bi 2 месяца назад +3

      Oh I Wish my husband would walk and breathe around the stopped car thinking of his Life decisions😂 One time he put diesel instead of fuel in the new family car..and he sent me out of the car since he was so incredibly mad he could not tolerate anyones presence😬 he felt horrible. some of us barely think straight when Cars break down..

    • @adado4957
      @adado4957 2 месяца назад

      i thought he was gonna go jump down the cliff lol

    • @Amazigh_MaeMae
      @Amazigh_MaeMae 2 месяца назад +2

      @@adado4957 oh stop it 😒 not at all!

    • @GreenForest-mn3xr
      @GreenForest-mn3xr 2 месяца назад

      He finally started figuring out that he made a huge mistake by escaping his country

    • @shazza160
      @shazza160 2 месяца назад +1

      @@GreenForest-mn3xrNo he is realising the long term consequences of not accepting conscription. Standing by our beliefs is not always easy. It takes bravery and digging deep inside.

  • @et1016
    @et1016 2 месяца назад +107

    Love how you guys roll with whatever challenges come your way. It’s very admirable!

  • @MarjorieBurns-gu9tf
    @MarjorieBurns-gu9tf 2 месяца назад +28

    A lot of men would be cursing and women crying, their little children scared, in that frustrating circumstance, which would not have solved anything, only made it unbearable. The way you just dealt with the situation, with patience and even humor, inspires us all! God bless you and your beautiful family! Thank you!

    • @zuzanakomarkova1277
      @zuzanakomarkova1277 2 месяца назад +2

      Exactly, I love Tolyas reaction too … trying to calm down, think over and maybe pray … Víka took the situation bravely sa well! 👍

    • @SatieSatie
      @SatieSatie 20 дней назад +1

      "[...] and women crying"
      Lol

  • @michelle14749
    @michelle14749 2 месяца назад +122

    Car trouble isn't great, but you took it all in your stride, what a great attitude. Ive been thinking about your dad and if he is safe or was he forced to go to war. Im so glad you and Tolya got out of Russia in time ❤

  • @lindalopez2826
    @lindalopez2826 2 месяца назад +70

    Sometimes the trips we never planned to take are the most memorable. I truly believe that things happen for a reason.Your daughters learned so much about patience, making the best of an unfortunate situation, how to not let stress overwhelm you, how to laugh when you want to cry, and handling disappointment in a positive way (ice cream always helps). You guys set a wonderful example of how to achieve your goals ,if things don't work out to try another way. Sending you prayers for a quick and cheap car repair.

  • @missytyrrell1
    @missytyrrell1 2 месяца назад +25

    Everyone needs a Tolya!
    You all coped so well with the day, and the Airbnb guy was so kind! I hope you do get to go back.
    😊

  • @pppantz
    @pppantz 2 месяца назад +21

    Laughed so hard when the car stalled and Tolya said, "We're here".

  • @suewilkinson910
    @suewilkinson910 2 месяца назад +18

    This was actually a very happy video. Things when wrong yes, but you dealt with them very calmly. I'm glad you got home safely. It must have been a trying day. But then you made me laugh. Your idea of a relaxing calm evening was trying to build to totally jumbled up huge Lego kit! 😆😂 I hope you didn't end up arguing. Happy to see your friends at the table.

  • @tynaedwards8452
    @tynaedwards8452 2 месяца назад +13

    Glad you made it home safe. You and Toyla are so good and patient together and it's great you have a sense of humor about it all.

  • @minounah
    @minounah 2 месяца назад +10

    The theme is frustration--right down to the puzzle !! Real life on RUclips is rare--thank you for sharing!! So glad you are all safe and healthy 🥰

  • @reapersphantomofhell
    @reapersphantomofhell 2 месяца назад +24

    You didn’t waste 4 hours on that trip. You and Tolya kept calm and showed your kids that things do not always work out and you can handle it with grace. ❤

  • @rosemaryphelps2733
    @rosemaryphelps2733 2 месяца назад +12

    Vika it is so nice that you and Tolya can still laugh about your day. Or was that hysterics??? I will look forward to seeing Tolya’s Lego on that shelf in about 2 years. Good luck !!! 😂😂😂

  • @ginadonza3549
    @ginadonza3549 2 месяца назад +7

    Whenever I plan to drive for a long trip, I always get my car checked by a mechanic before I leave. My dad was a diesel truck mechanic and always cautioned us to remember that it can break down anytime. Also, you were so smart to pack food and drinks. It seems remote where you were compared to the USA where we can get off at the next exit to find a gas station and restaurants. You did the right thing by turning back.

  • @louisebond2651
    @louisebond2651 2 месяца назад +7

    You are a wonderful couple. So happy and positive. Wishing abundance of good luck for your next road trip. ❤

  • @silviyamilanova604
    @silviyamilanova604 2 месяца назад +29

    The interesting thing is that life events really change the perspective. Prior to the year 2020 I would be very upset about something like that. Travel is very important for us and I do not want it spoilt by force majeure. By after COVID-19, the wars and everything the world went through I would say that the only thing that matters is that you came home safely with the kids. And good for the landlord!

  • @janicehalsey5511
    @janicehalsey5511 2 месяца назад +6

    Tolya is just so easy going. No matter what the situation, he smiles and stays calm! I totally get having to go think 😂

    • @GreenForest-mn3xr
      @GreenForest-mn3xr 2 месяца назад

      He should think twice before making his decisions. It looks like he doesn’t

    • @halfdark4e
      @halfdark4e 2 месяца назад +2

      @@GreenForest-mn3xr you should mind your business.

    • @GreenForest-mn3xr
      @GreenForest-mn3xr 2 месяца назад

      @@halfdark4e You , by the way, should not tell people what to do. If you don’t like personally what I am saying, it doesn’t mean yet that it’s not true.

    • @nym2201
      @nym2201 Месяц назад

      Take your own advise​@@GreenForest-mn3xr

  • @TexasbyStorm
    @TexasbyStorm 2 месяца назад +6

    Could be a clogged fuel filter, I used to have a Ford Expedition and that happened to me once. The fuel filter would get clogged up and the engine would bog down and stop, I'd stop the car for awhile, the sediment would settle down and I could start the car again. It first started after driving up some mountains in West Texas/New Mexico. That seemed to trigger the clog to act up. Once I had the fuel filter changed it was fine. Also, you have the best attitude about everything. Always looking at the bright side. I always think maybe God is protecting me from something when plans go awry.

  • @Vinemaple41
    @Vinemaple41 4 дня назад

    I admire you guys for handling an unfortunate occurrence like this with such composure and grace! You're inspiring! ☺️ I'll try to laugh more too

  • @tytec5
    @tytec5 2 месяца назад +14

    You guys are so funny! Love the positive attitude you have when faced with your car trouble..... It's never fun, but you make it sound less stressful. Good that you have a credit day with the airbnb for a trip. There are still some nice people on this earth who do not only think about money. I keep wondering what happened with the house you were renovating. Did I miss a video about that? Great to see your beautiful family and Tolya's smiley eyes.

    • @teekatze8577
      @teekatze8577 2 месяца назад +9

      She said back in September when they moved into the current apartment that they would no longer work on the house and would try to sell it instead because they wanted to stay in the city instead. The house is currently up for sale.

    • @tytec5
      @tytec5 2 месяца назад +2

      @@teekatze8577 Thank you for letting me know !

  • @jj-if6it
    @jj-if6it Месяц назад +1

    That's very nice and understanding of the AirBnb owner!

  • @lisapowell7559
    @lisapowell7559 2 месяца назад +11

    I don’t mean to overstep the mark but have you ever had your thyroid checked Victoria? As someone with a bit of experience in this area it looks to me like it could be a good idea to have it checked out especially if you’ve been low on energy etc. love your video as and your wonderful little family and wishing the best for you all ❤️

    • @Gemma_J
      @Gemma_J 2 месяца назад +2

      Yes it does look like she might have a goiter def worth checking

    • @jj-if6it
      @jj-if6it Месяц назад

      She might already know as she mentioned health problems. I look out for it as I have a thyroid disease myself

  • @lanabasem1514
    @lanabasem1514 2 месяца назад +2

    You should do a q&a ! It would be so interesting and nice to get to know you more and ask questions :)

  • @marthalilly3689
    @marthalilly3689 2 месяца назад +5

    You are such a cute family. It is good that you can laugh about the change in your plans. It was a nice vlog anyway

  • @busy_at_the_moment
    @busy_at_the_moment 2 месяца назад +17

    We have one plan and God has another. I’m happy your family arrived home safely and although it’s unfortunate for your friends I’m sure they can work something out to complete their travels. Still, it was a road trip and at least you found some humor in it. Take care sweet family.

  • @zuzanakomarkova1277
    @zuzanakomarkova1277 2 месяца назад +17

    Yay for the new video! 😊👍👌
    Sorry for your broken plans! 🫢

  • @user-iw5fp8kf7w
    @user-iw5fp8kf7w 2 месяца назад +22

    Wow, Tolya and Vika, you two are real troopers! Here in America, that means you persevere through hardship or difficulty. All I can say is “WOW!” Sorry for your car trouble. God bless your family and I hope your car situation is minor. Love your videos! Your two little girls were so sweet. Sending needed hugs to all. ❤❤❤❤Carrie/Jo😊…. Oh yeah, I love your laughter Vika! And dear Tolya, you have your job cut out for you…. Good luck fitting all the pieces of Legos together. I know Vika, knows you can do it! Have fun! 😊

  • @yekaterinahawkins-vf7lf
    @yekaterinahawkins-vf7lf 2 месяца назад +2

    I am so sorry your road trip didn't work out. I sure hope your car repairs won't be too terribly expensive. Sure admire your attitude during all of this difficulty and how pleasant your children remained. Somehow I just can't imagine any of the American children around me and their parents faring that well in the same situation. You're truly an amazing family!! Love you all. ❤❤

  • @NellieChristopher
    @NellieChristopher 2 месяца назад +3

    Love you so much! Your family is so awesome! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @mariaangelica336
    @mariaangelica336 2 месяца назад +1

    Hi! I feel so bad that your road-trip didn’t work out but selfishly I love seeing you do things that are so relatable so I actually loved the video. Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us and for teaching me how to find the silliness in situations and remain calm 😊

  • @teresasmith728
    @teresasmith728 2 месяца назад

    I enjoy watching your videos and always look forward to new ones. I love watching your children growing too. You both have great attitudes in all circumstances. God bless you all.

  • @borildesyav8389
    @borildesyav8389 2 месяца назад +3

    Love your energy and how you deal with the issues! You are doing amazing!! Do happy you could enjoy some time with your friends! Btw kids sleeping in the car, my favourite too!! I can then finally enjoy the ride, otherwise I constantly worry about them in the back... much love from a family from Bulgaria 😊❤

  • @deborahpenot5652
    @deborahpenot5652 2 месяца назад +4

    Glad you made it home safe!

  • @irmauys3068
    @irmauys3068 2 месяца назад +2

    Thanks for sharing this video. Glad you, Tolya and girls got home safely. Don't worry you'll get to show us Armenia and other places in future. You guys took the car trouble in your stride and I admired the way you handled it. Keep well.😊

  • @shodson314
    @shodson314 2 месяца назад +15

    I wonder if it was the mountains. We once drove a four cylinder mini van through the Rocky Mountains and that poor little van struggled! We had to keep stopping at the side of the road like you were. Once we got back down out of the mountains, the van was fine. We obviously never drove that van into the mountains again!

    • @pamelajaye
      @pamelajaye 2 месяца назад +1

      When we went from Virginia to California by way of Maryland, it was definitely the mountains. But that time specifically it was the... What's that part of the car that keeps the engine from overheating? Maybe it's the radiator maybe it's not. Anyway we were stuck on the side of the road somewhere in Maryland in the mountains in the dark probably on a two-Lane Road, praying. And this guy drove by and he said "can I help you and we said we need water and the guy said you know I never carry water in my car but before I left my house something told me to put a bottle of water in the car. And then he gave it to us." So we were able to proceed a little further, before we spent the night sleeping in the car parked in a gas station on a Saturday night. Back in 1980 apparently the fun thing to do on a Saturday night in Cumberland Maryland is drive around the town in a circle. I'm so glad they invented the internet! And also it was cold. And there were six of us in a Cordoba. Cinnamon slept in the back window and Brian slept underneath the car. Don't ask me why. Anyway the gas station was much better than being stuck on the side of the road in the mountains. And the next morning we drove back south through West Virginia on the turnpike which was a two-lane road up in the middle of the air, cars going in two directions, And you paid to drive on this! Sunday night we stopped in Bristol Virginia / Tennessee and then on Monday morning the car worked perfectly and we drove clear across the country in 2 and 1/2 days and made it to California on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. (forgive me but I still don't like West Virginia)
      When my husband and I drove to Pennsylvania, we have no idea why the car died. We just had to rent another car for the weekend and then we had to rent a truck to tow our car back home. As soon as the car got home it worked perfectly. We think it was the carburetor because it usually was. We went through four of them before somebody told us why it kept breaking down. I don't think cars have carburetors anymore. Unless they're really old.
      Driving through Connecticut It was the transmission. Be ever so happy that you never will be able to buy a 1979 Plymouth Horizon. Thankfully we made it home, albeit slowly. I never noticed the Connecticut was hilly.
      Several years and much money later (and let's not forget the four carburetors) one morning the transmission just gave up. As the car was towed out of our yard by whoever it was that gave us $25 to tow it away forever, I honestly cheered.
      Oh and then there was the time my friend's car had an oil leak and the engine seized and it was either $1,200 or $1,500 to replace the entire engine. Yeah that was in the '80s. We had a nice long walk down Commonwealth Ave in Newton until we found a payphone because it was before cell phones. And it was a kind of a foggy slightly sprinkly November night - which should have been cold, but it wasn't. And I was thankful that I did not have a car.
      Glad that you and your friends found a way to get together.

  • @bobbid9168
    @bobbid9168 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing. You keep it real and that is what matters. You guys have such a good Outlook toward things. I'm sure when you get to The Airbnb it will be all you hoped. It would be. Happy building with your Legos.

  • @iwillinaminute
    @iwillinaminute 2 месяца назад +10

    Hey I’m just watching and noticed you have similar throat to someone with goitre/swollen thyroid. I didn’t know how to comment cos I know it’s sometimes not appropriate to comment on people’s bodies but I thought I’d just say it incase it’s causing any problems. Take care! ❤

  • @Sunflower-wq6re
    @Sunflower-wq6re 2 месяца назад +1

    Ah you got to see your friends the next day ❤ that was nice . Sometimes things happen for a reason.
    Love your videos 🇬🇧

  • @victoriabailey-johnson5868
    @victoriabailey-johnson5868 2 месяца назад +1

    So glad you made it home safely.

  • @Bambi253
    @Bambi253 2 месяца назад

    Amo questa famiglia ❤ siete una fonte di ispirazione!

  • @lanatrapp1589
    @lanatrapp1589 2 месяца назад +2

    I'm so happy you made it back home safely. That's all that matters.

  • @cynthiabolanis255
    @cynthiabolanis255 2 месяца назад +1

    That was tense. You’re all safe and sound

  • @barbaracarlson5018
    @barbaracarlson5018 2 месяца назад +3

    The scenery was spectacular. Oh...car trouble. I sure hate that. I have experienced that many times in the past. 😣

  • @lauranielsen7465
    @lauranielsen7465 2 месяца назад

    Great vlog. Lovely to see the views..

  • @heatherwhittaker6169
    @heatherwhittaker6169 2 месяца назад +3

    Ha..I love you two❤..You inspire...

  • @juliajohnson6022
    @juliajohnson6022 2 месяца назад +6

    Those hills may be taxing the transmission.🇺🇸❤️

  • @ladysparkymartin
    @ladysparkymartin 2 месяца назад +1

    They made it! Yay! 🎉😊

  • @AuroraRose_Andromeda
    @AuroraRose_Andromeda 2 месяца назад

    I'm so glad you all made it home safe. Hopefully you all can get the car fixed. The trip will happen. Thank you for the amazing views of what road trip you could have. The legos are awesome. I have a micro lego kit as well and similar manual to go with it. It's of the space shuttle, and I have another lego kit that makes into a functioning typewriter too. Be safe and see you all soon. Hopefully, next trip won't be so wonky. :) Have a great weekend.

  • @conniemassie2496
    @conniemassie2496 2 месяца назад

    Happy you made it home safe 🥰

  • @grace1626
    @grace1626 2 месяца назад

    So happy to see your friends still made it safely! ❤ You stayed positive Vika; that was very smart to pack lunch and tea 😊

  • @AlaskanClaire
    @AlaskanClaire 2 месяца назад +1

    Love your positivity or at least trying to be positive despite it all!!

  • @agnesskibicka
    @agnesskibicka 2 месяца назад +25

    I have had some broken plans too recently! It's very dissapointing..but you managed to stay quite positive. I admire you 😊. Hello from Poland and rural living ( channel).

  • @booksandsea
    @booksandsea 2 месяца назад

    I love how happy and smiley you and your husband no matter what happens bad or good i wanna be like that too♥️

  • @aynrandish9106
    @aynrandish9106 2 месяца назад +1

    When I was young I drove from Los Angeles to Canada and our car broke down on the way. The first thing we did was eat so I understand why you did that too. At least you had each other.

  • @NHIexist
    @NHIexist 2 месяца назад

    This is your best video because it is so very real. I love it! Thankyou for sharing.

  • @essentiallyann2650
    @essentiallyann2650 2 месяца назад +2

    I love you guys, and I’m sure that son we’ll do that road trip with you!!!

  • @brenicole89
    @brenicole89 2 месяца назад +6

    I really admire that you are able to laugh and have fun when presented with a challenge (car troubles). I know car breakdowns can be scary as well as stressful, especially on a road trip with little ones. My little Ford car used to overheat and act up when I took it through hilly/mountain areas. Hopefully you can get a repair for a good price soon! Glad that you get credit for your AIRBNB booking. You and Tolya are absolute gems with your refreshing outlook. Your ability to just "go with the flow" is special. :)

  • @1tundra11
    @1tundra11 Месяц назад

    Thank you for taking us on the road trip😊❤even if things didn't go as planned

  • @dianebaker5243
    @dianebaker5243 2 месяца назад +1

    Lovely video 👍🥰

  • @katherinecooner4773
    @katherinecooner4773 2 месяца назад +15

    Vika, are you doing well? You seem to have a goiter on the front of your neck. You may have a thyroid condition. I have had problems with mine, and that is how my neck looks when I'm having flair ups. Sorry for the unsolicited medical advice. I'm just worried about you and your family.

    • @vikipsomas4731
      @vikipsomas4731 2 месяца назад +1

      Many people commenting and Vika doesn’t answer

    • @user-uz4qn6nt7b
      @user-uz4qn6nt7b 21 день назад

      She is actually pregnant in 7 months

    • @user-uz4qn6nt7b
      @user-uz4qn6nt7b 21 день назад

      @@vikipsomas4731she is pregnant in 7 months. Mind your own business

    • @vikipsomas4731
      @vikipsomas4731 21 день назад

      @@user-uz4qn6nt7b You just found out, this woman was being kind and concerned

  • @Svetlana-Khadzhimatova
    @Svetlana-Khadzhimatova 2 месяца назад

    Вы такие хорошие ❤ и хорошо, что вернулись домой

    • @GreenForest-mn3xr
      @GreenForest-mn3xr 2 месяца назад +1

      Домой они пока не вернулись, а болтаются до сих пор по Грузиям- Армениям.

  • @christineb8148
    @christineb8148 2 месяца назад

    I have so many childhood memories of car drama on trips! It is really exhausting, especially when it ruins your plans. I hope you get your car and travel plans worked out!

  • @monikastep5711
    @monikastep5711 2 месяца назад

    I truly believe everything happens for a reason :). So I’m grateful you are safe. Btw I had similar symptoms with my van couple years ago. After checking transmission and gas lines etc. the trouble ended up being with the gas filter. If you happen to get some not best gasoline it can cause a clog in the filter . After changing the filter we have driven over 60000km without any problems. I hope you find an easy solution too.

  • @sharontisherman7619
    @sharontisherman7619 2 месяца назад

    You are so cute together!❤

  • @lindas6294
    @lindas6294 2 месяца назад

    I hope you can get your car fixed, and I hope things work out with your friends coming to visit! 🌹

  • @michaelennis5090
    @michaelennis5090 2 месяца назад +1

    It stops at random moments, its kind of dangerous, quote of the week!!

  • @bmackillop9937
    @bmackillop9937 2 месяца назад

    Take care❤️

  • @Lily_1010
    @Lily_1010 2 месяца назад +1

    "Icecream helps us to think" and "He's walking around breathing" 😂

  • @Swiss_Girl
    @Swiss_Girl 2 месяца назад

    I love your relationsship!! so beautiful you two! love from switzerland🇨🇭⛰️🍫🧀

  • @debracole6587
    @debracole6587 2 месяца назад +1

    Oh. Travel plans often go amiss. You both handled it well. Sorry your trip was cancelled.

    • @agnesskibicka
      @agnesskibicka 2 месяца назад +1

      @debracole6587, Greetings from Poland and rural living! ( channel)

  • @Ray-pt5bi
    @Ray-pt5bi 2 месяца назад

    Oh I Hope you can go on the Road trip soon! At least the Airbnb Money isn't completely lost❤

  • @cherylgoff8955
    @cherylgoff8955 2 месяца назад +2

    ❤ ice cream makes everything better

    • @mickeymousey1239
      @mickeymousey1239 2 месяца назад

      they gained enough weight lol jmo maybe a nice long walk or a play in the park instead. fresh air and exercise

  • @jllgibson6036
    @jllgibson6036 2 месяца назад

    Hello Victoria and Tolya;
    I will look forward to the trip you take to this beautiful place of which you speak...
    In the meantime it was great to visit with you both and your beautiful little ones...
    Life happens and it seems there is always a reason (sometime we just need to wait to understand...)
    Take care
    Much love
    Linda in Canada
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  • @boosiecollinsxo
    @boosiecollinsxo 2 месяца назад +1

    Laughing at the wrong times 😭😂 It’s okay, sometime laughing keeps us from crying

  • @oneseeker2
    @oneseeker2 2 месяца назад

    You are smart about the foods and sandwiches you take! Beautiful Country, old and cool buildings in city! I would never ever never want to live in a high rise apt, I would fear fire and have phobia, so many neighbors.
    A transmission is way way expensive I hope it isn't that. O was hoping bad gas, or needed transmission fluid.

  • @Ladythyme
    @Ladythyme 2 месяца назад +2

    Did we hear you correctly? Did you say that you got gas just before the car started acting up? The gas could possibly have been bad. That has happened to us in the past. If so, it could have a clogged fuel filter. Toyla is so sweet…he seemed to be taking everything in stride and taking care of things and he’s always smiling

  • @victorpatiu8491
    @victorpatiu8491 2 месяца назад

    well ,goodluck wish you more, for happy living with Tolya and Victoria and children.Family matters not have solution in your time. probably sometimes , be patient .

  • @calgarytek
    @calgarytek 6 дней назад

    I'm rooting for Ford as the only other North American manufacturer to successful make the transition to electric, but, regardless of where it seems to be 'Fix or Repair Daily', and/or 'Found On the Road Dead'. Best wishes!

  • @tinavillis2984
    @tinavillis2984 2 месяца назад +5

    I’m so happy it all worked out in the end!

  • @milamila4497
    @milamila4497 2 месяца назад +2

    How did you wanna pick up your friends? How many ? 2 ? Because you have got 5 seat car and 2 car seats at the back ? So where would you fit your friends?

  • @jomama81ranch8
    @jomama81ranch8 2 месяца назад +3

    That was nice of your Airbnb host to give you a future date to use his Airbnb.
    My husband and I host Airbnb in our home, here in the United States (Nebraska sandhills), and it is very easy to refund money if a guest can't come. We don't penalize guests who cancel because we don't do Airbnb for the money. All the money we receive we put towards ministry of some sort.... maybe gifting students who are seeking support for a mission trip, or for 2023, we saved up all the money we received for the year and had local youth groups use it to purchase food items for a local crisis pregnancy center's food pantry, where I have been involved for the past 25 years. That was a lot of fun and my husband and I threw them a pizza party afterwards. We may do that from now on as it was a huge success!
    We charge only $50 a night which usually includes two meals, including a supper the night before as we live way out in the sticks! LOL And to me, Airbnb automatically includes a big breakfast and we typically let guests choose beforehand what they like.
    We have a huge yard and will provide free meals for guests who come to camp in the yard, or who sleep in their cars as well. We only charge $40 for outdoor camping but provide a very nice porta potty, for which I have received many compliments from guests who claim "That is the cleanest porta potty I have seen in my life!" LOL
    My biggest enjoyment.... Just getting to meet people from all over the world, taking them out to one or two of our pastures to hand feed our numerous tame cows and sharing our life on the ranch with them... and even better, keeping in touch with former guests from Belgium, France, Israel, etc., some of which I have continued to email for over 7 years!
    Just like part of our family.🙂

  • @karenbrown5177
    @karenbrown5177 2 месяца назад

    My grandson is big into Legos. His room is full of them. He collects them. He buys and sells them also. He bought his mom and I sets for last Christmas. Blessings

  • @sasavs9398
    @sasavs9398 2 месяца назад

    This is probably the most serious we have ever seen Tolya and he still managed to laugh and stay calm.😃

  • @Magda_M._Vegan
    @Magda_M._Vegan 2 месяца назад +1

    💓💓💓

  • @missmerrily4830
    @missmerrily4830 2 месяца назад +6

    I've been in similar situations when I was younger, had a young family and not much money and it means that some options are not available because of the cost. But the thing to remember is that your family is intact. No-one has been injured or worse and the landlord of your airbnb was more than reasonable so not everything was lost. It is a disappointment though and I can still remember the frustration and let-down of plans going wrong. As you thought things through, some options for your friends did come to light and I think that's the thing. You do need time to think and not to react too quickly or badly as that never solves anything. Best wishes folks! Sorry it was such a rough trip!

  • @jj-if6it
    @jj-if6it 2 месяца назад

    Always put the hazard lights on when you break down! You were right to turn them on

  • @sabookworm7886
    @sabookworm7886 2 месяца назад

    Love coke in the wine glasses…I don’t really drink (simply bc I don’t like the taste) but still love to drink out of wine glasses 😊

  • @Moosasad.0
    @Moosasad.0 Месяц назад

    اللہ پاک اپ کو سلامت رکھے

  • @jj-if6it
    @jj-if6it 2 месяца назад

    Car troubles are so stressful, and they always seem to happen on a holiday!

  • @heatherdenise1975
    @heatherdenise1975 2 месяца назад +2

    It wasn't in God's will for you to go on your trip! You definitely took it better than I would've 😊! Maybe you can plan an even better trip next time 😁!

  • @isabelfernandes778
    @isabelfernandes778 2 месяца назад

    💜💜💜

  • @signal98
    @signal98 2 месяца назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @philippac4710
    @philippac4710 2 месяца назад

    I’m sorry your trip didn’t go to plan. I hope you get another chance to visit Armenia and stay in the Airbnb. 😊

  • @annbeth6730
    @annbeth6730 2 месяца назад +1

    Well done for getting through your problems with a happy mind. When we have problems and get unhappy this adds to our problem.,It’s good that the girls are to young to understand disappointment. Two little girls crying would make the day worse

  • @SomebodySaid...
    @SomebodySaid... 2 месяца назад

    They say, "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans"! I was so glad to see your friends made it to your home! As for the car trouble and something to do with the gas ... I had forgotten about a car we had where the engine just stopped running as we drove down the road. It kept doing it until we realized it could be the actual gasoline. Apparently the gas we bought wasn't the purist. It may have had water added to it and when the water got to the engine, the engine would turn off. I started being religious about where we purchased gas after that as well as buying the more expensive gas, not that that means the gas hadn't been tampered with but the car quit dying in the middle of the road. Cars are so much fun ... ugh. 🙏🏼

    • @MaryBeth1965
      @MaryBeth1965 2 месяца назад +2

      John Lennon said that quote in the lyrics from his song ' Beautiful Boy'. 🎶
      "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans. "

  • @jessm2913
    @jessm2913 2 месяца назад

    Better to laugh than cry.

  • @lauradewein2042
    @lauradewein2042 2 месяца назад +1

  • @princeryan09
    @princeryan09 2 месяца назад

    🎉🎉🎉

  • @BrakingFree78
    @BrakingFree78 2 месяца назад +7

    Your hair is beautiful!

  • @Yesica1993
    @Yesica1993 2 месяца назад +3

    :22 Oh, goodness, I was wondering why you were smearing cream cheese on a towel or a paper towel. Then I realized it was a tortilla. LOL!

  • @lindas6294
    @lindas6294 2 месяца назад +4

    I think Tolya went to pray for God's directions!

    • @Cookmomx3
      @Cookmomx3 2 месяца назад

      I think so too❤