You're officially the first person that I've ever subscribed to on Patreon. You're pipe content is a big part of me getting into it, and your other content is also well done. I'd love to see you keep being able to do it so hopefully my 25 a month can help support that
Really glad to have you back. I've been respecting your privacy but you have been on my mind. I know kind words won't help pay bills or grow the channel but these Sunday videos, especially, are always a highlight of my week. Wishing you the best during this rough patch.
You're a great orator. Your voice and the way you present your message is gold! You should focus more on that part of this gift - there in lies your success. 😊
Friend Bradley, glad to see you're moving forward with some positive energy and self-assessment. I, and I'm sure the S&T Community, will always be here as long as you are.
Very nice to see you Bradley and wishing you all the best on this St. Patrick's day! Looking at your most popular videos, most of them have nothing to do with the pipe hobby at all, so there are several directions you could go to increase views. Ultimately, people tune in because you're a chill, interesting person who can host a show well. Keep working at it, brother. Your content is definitely appreciated by more than a few!
This experience may not be what you wanted, but what you needed. I can’t tell you how much this mindset has saved me when times are uncertain, at best. My father passed away a year ago this month. I split with my gf shortly after New Year’s. I can definitely empathise. I’m sure I speak for everyone here when I say we have your back.
Glad to hear from you, Bradley. A new Stuff & Things video is a high point in my week! Regarding Dunhill Light Flake, I thought that was the same tobacco as Dunhill Flake? Originally it was just called Flake, then when Dark Flake was released in the 70's the name got changed to Light Flake to make them more distinct from one another. Then European legislation made it so tobacco products couldn't be called "mild" or "light" anymore, and it went back to being Dunhill Flake. Not unlike how Dunhill Standard Mixture became Standard Mixture Medium when Standard Mixture Mild (later Mellow) and Standard Mixture Full were released, then went back to being just Standard Mixture when those went out of production.
Hang in there, Brad. I can definitely empathize but the obstacle becomes the path and the hardships you’re dealing with now will ultimately lead to your best life ever.
Good Evening 😊 Glad you are with us 🙏🏽 Prayers on going for you 🙏🏽 May the Lord grant you ease and comfort and remove all difficulties from your path 🙏🏽🙏🏽💙 Thanks for the chat and updates 👏🏼👏🏼 Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦
I follow your channel since years and felt very empathetic for what you had to digest. Most of us probably know what loss feels like. But I'm glad and I should say, impressed by the way you handle it. Very reasonable and pragmatic. Good Luck man, you deserve more success !
Bradley best wishes from the Tri-Cities, you need to do, what you need to do. Love your content, and your personality. Everything will work out with time, you will get your life adjusted and back on the track that is best for Bradley. We are pulling for you, and keep em lit. Doc.
Good to have you back. I don't know if it will help but the one think I know is that everything in time gets tired, looks smaller from a distance... Focus on the good things in front of you and keep on...
Thanks Bradley for making this video. You’ve become such a big part of my life each week that it was very strange not having a pleasant Sunday with you last week. I’ve thought a lot about you over the last week. I’m so glad you’re going to keep on. Hang in there man.
@@stuffandthingsyoutube Brother, you don't owe anyone an apology. Thank you for being you and thank you for being part of our lives. Keep your chin up. This is what men are made of. You're doing great.
It was something of a surprise, a very good one, to see the notice of a new video from you. About three decades ago I went through something quite like your situation, and it really knocked the pins out from under me. So, you've been on my mind a lot. The kumquat rinds should be fine. That's about all there is to a kumquat! Strangely enough, that particular fruit is closely tied to a memory of that old love. Hang in there, my friend.
It is so so good to see you back! We all missed you!. I watch and have seen all your content! I look up at you for inspiration, you are a hard-working, good man!. I have been smoking pipes and using your content since I starting my hobby.. You are our family and always wish you the very best, stay strong and pipe on!.
I'm so sorry to hear your news. Break-ups are never easy. As for your channel, Rajiv Surrendra is eclectic as well, but people watch him because it's him. I think that is true of you as well. I also think that your witty observations along with your rants, are HILARIOUS!
@@stuffandthingsyoutube I knew I wanted to stick around when you said in your Midori review something like, "What kind of weird, scrapbooking cult have I gotten myself into?" And your mid-Atlantic old radio guy response when you got "Cindy B." comments. Oh! And the one you did with interpretive dance. All very creative. 🙂
Hey Bradley! Life’s journey is always meandering with the ultimate destination out of sight, just beyond the horizon. I’m 54 and periodically I still wonder what the hell is going on lol. If it gives you any solace I’m trudging along side you in spirit.
Good evening Our good friend Bradley its your good friend the youtube community. We appreciate you and value our weekly time we get to spend with you. Please take care and thank you for continuing our journey. ~Scottem
Life is definitely a journey and this includes both good and bad things. You will definitely get through this, Bradley. No doubt at all. I look forward to future content from you!
Bradley, although I have not been involved in the S&T community you were actually the first channel I subscribed to back in 2015 when I was still in high school. It has been a privilege to watch you over the years, and the calming talks and charming entertainment have been second to none. Your attitude toward this situation is admirable, and you have my best wishes and prayers during this difficult time.
It hit me pretty hard on the last video, you do a TON for the community and it really clicked when i saw you like that - one of the Toronto Pipe Club members I met with today was asking and knew i needed to check in.
Hey bro, was gonna tell you when you posted the announcement of your recent life changes. But, grab that guitar and play. One thing about guitars; they're always there for you, ready to help you work through your emotions and thoughts. It was interesting because I had just broken up with my GF of 6 years. I started teaching some lessons, and it's been great for me on a lot of different aspects of my life. I hope you're still playing guitar often and it's good to hear you're making it happen and keepin on keepin on, like a bird that flew.
I appreciate the honesty dear Bradley. I agree with you, keep up the monetized content and forget pipes and tobacco. Nobody really cares about your opinion (or anyone’s opinion) on a pipe tobacco. Stick with what you can make your dreams come true. I send you my very best wishes. Kind regards, SF
It isn't much. I planned on a nice little stack but the dog decided to get sick and cost me a small fortune. God bless and wish it was more.@@stuffandthingsyoutube
SO glad you're back, sorry for all of the hassles you are going through. I hope things work out for you and Diamond. Life can really change in a split second, however we continue on. Hang in there. I look forward to. your videos every Sunday.
Can't wait for the photos. Using a older camera will have the feeling of uncertainty whether it'll work or not and I had that in my own experience when I started shooting with old cameras but I was surprised by the results. I'll have a light leak then and there so will others. Usually fixed by buying new light seal foam which is pretty easy to apply kinda like applying a decal on a model. But I'm glad you're feeling fine. Life isn't without it's sadness and from that you gain experience, wisdom. I hope you have many happy days ahead of you.
Bradley, keep your chin up bud, you're doing great. Do what you need to do regarding the channel and your personal life, real fans will understand. I wish you the best, and no matter what happens, thanks for everything.
Love your channel. Sorry about your situation. Life throws a lot of curveballs. I really appreciate your hard work on this channel. I’m sure you will come out on the other side stronger.
Bradley there are bills and they got to be paid. I can not speak for anyone else but I understand you need to do what you got to do. And I would miss your content so do what you need to do.
Ok brothers of the briar and friends of Bradley. It’s time to step up. We all have been enjoying Bradley’s tobacco reviews for years, and frankly he is the best reviewer out there when you want accurate and in depth blend reviews. He has put in countless hours over the years to provide this content to us, and I for one want to see him continue and if anything expand his reviews including pipes, accessories and general piping information. Here’s what I propose. Contribute $10 to Bradley’s channel. If you want to give more fine, but there is power in numbers and there are thousands of you out there who subscribe and follow his content, so if everyone gave a meager $10, it would be add up to a substantial amount to help Bradley out. Better yet, join his paetreon for $5 a month. Let’s be the kind of people that I know we are in the pipe community. We do the right thing when the chips are down for one of our own. Thank you!
As others have said below, glad you are still kicking.... It is amazing (to me) how many times I have thought about you and how you are doing since that last video. I've never met you and you live on the other side of the US from me and I only knew you from the brief glimpses on your videos. That said..... it was a jolt to hear of your situation. Hoping the best for you.
“ We are all right where we are supposed to be.” Not sure I buy it but it offers some perspective about our place in the universe. Kumquat peels! I’m guessing super citrusy- toward bitter. Glad to have you back. I’m a new pipe smoker and really enjoy your content
I’ve been where you are Bradley. Watching the video you posted was like looking in the mirror at myself back then. My ex fiancé left me for the same reasons as you after eight years. I lost everything; my partner that left me, my home, most of my possessions. It’s one heck of a journey you have ahead, painful, chaotic but hang in there. Two years on, I’ve rebuilt my life; own place, all that stuff plus two jobs I work while I pursue my chosen career. Good luck with your journey. It’s going to be a doozy as you know but you’ll get there sir. Best wishes from the UK.
Man Bradley if i could be as resilient and have the power to keep going i would be a better place in my life. Hope you are doing okay and hope the best for you thanks for your videos 😊
Bradley--part of my work for decades has been the delivery of career counseling services. I've sometimes recommended the "START/STOP/CONTINUE" approach to thinking things through: - What should you *START* doing that you've not done? - What should you *STOP* doing that you've been doing? - What should you *CONTINUE* doing that's worked for you? We're all wising you the best and looking forward to more of you in the months and years to come.
I both admire and envy your resilience. I went through my separation and divorce starting in 2016, and it still affects me to this day. It destroyed me. I hope you allow yourself some time and space for vulnerability. I wanted to give you a big hug when you announced your breakup. It's good to see that you're doing better and planning for the future. You're still swimming no matter what the current does. I wish you all the best and many bowls of Elizabethan.
My good friend Bradley, good to see you! I believe in you & wish you well for all you are going through. Is GL Pease Stratford still your Dunhill Elizabethan daily driver stand in?
Hey Bradley, Dunhill Light Flake is the same recipe as Dunhill Flake. They had to stop using the word "light." All else is same, although obviously Virginia's available when that tin was made may not be the same that STG can get today. Hope this helps! Cheers.
I appreciated hearing about your dreams for the channel and the reminder about your patreon. Posting to show support and echo much of what's already been posted....this too shall pass.
Hey Bradly Dude! Since you like cameras, have you thought about doing more photo videos? You live in the beautiful Pacific North West, if you drove to places, did camera work showing scenic nature stuff, you think that would boost up your channel? Or you could make a new channel devoted to that? That would be cool.
Those of us with interests and talents which are... less accepted these days have a much harder time monetizing them. It sucks, but I wish you the best.
Good to see you back in the fight bro. Ive been through 2 divorces. Ive been torn down, and recently as well. My divorce was finalized this last November. You are on the right track brother. Taking ownership allows us to heal faster and become a better man. But dont be to hard kn yourself. The world is hard enough on us men. My main message to men is dont get married. For various reasons. You will find the good in life and have a better life i promise you. Stay strong. Stay in the fight. You are a good man.
Hey Bradley, I wanted to write this down before I forget. I thought that maybe that you could potentially put some stuff behind Patreon in order to free up more space on RUclips? Since teas can't be monetized, maybe those videos can go Patreon only? Or maybe just special videos, but not all of them. This will allow more time for other topics that are doable here. Just thinking out loud, and some food for thought.
Sorry to hear about the personal setback, those moments can be devastating and learning is often the best we can ask of ourselves. As for a transition, a good model for the patreon transition might be the nutnfancy projec and other guntubers. He still seeds RUclips with philosophy content and older non-monetized videos, But Patrons get first access and interaction.
Hey Bradley. I thought a lot about how you're doing in these last two weeks even though I didn't reach out earlier. I wasn't sure how appropriate it would be to comment on other random videos, so I didn't. Good on you for keeping everything mature and professional. There's another RUclipsr I follow who blew up because their wife left them. It was really strange that it was that particular video that got pushed to my homepage of all things. I most definitely don't agree with everything that they say in the time since then. I'm purposely keeping it vague because that's not what this comment is about. It's good that you are keeping things private, and not using personal losses as a means of gaining success on RUclips. Hats off to you for that. Keep yourself distracted with other things, and this time will pass.
I think you should meke a pipe channel and Lean into film photography and reviews of clothes on this one so you can get adds. You could call it somthing like pipes and suff
You're officially the first person that I've ever subscribed to on Patreon. You're pipe content is a big part of me getting into it, and your other content is also well done. I'd love to see you keep being able to do it so hopefully my 25 a month can help support that
I'm so honored! Thank you! I support several channels myself.
You're a good man, Bradley. You and your hard work mean more to us than you'll ever know. Thanks for keeping on keeping on.
I appreciate that!
Hi Bradley, thanks for being my friend and thanks for all the content. Praying for you through this rough time.
Really glad to have you back. I've been respecting your privacy but you have been on my mind. I know kind words won't help pay bills or grow the channel but these Sunday videos, especially, are always a highlight of my week. Wishing you the best during this rough patch.
That's really nice to hear, thank you!
You're a great orator. Your voice and the way you present your message is gold! You should focus more on that part of this gift - there in lies your success. 😊
Friend Bradley, glad to see you're moving forward with some positive energy and self-assessment. I, and I'm sure the S&T Community, will always be here as long as you are.
Good to see you, Bradley! Keep on keepin’ on…we’re rooting for you.
Very nice to see you Bradley and wishing you all the best on this St. Patrick's day! Looking at your most popular videos, most of them have nothing to do with the pipe hobby at all, so there are several directions you could go to increase views. Ultimately, people tune in because you're a chill, interesting person who can host a show well. Keep working at it, brother. Your content is definitely appreciated by more than a few!
Believe me, I've noticed that too. Haha. We'll see. I'll mulling over many things at the moment. Thanks for watching!
wishing you the best
Can’t keep a good man down. God bless, and great to see you back.
I'm sorry you're going through such a hard time. I'm praying for you. God Bless you.
Hi Bradley! I'm glad that you're stll here! I too am praying for you as you go through this!
Good to see you Bradley! Thank you for all your work and effort. I love your channel!
I appreciate that!
Been watching this channel for years. It just occurred to me, Bradley is a professional hipster.
If only...
Good on ya Bradley, looking forward to seeing your photos and upcoming videos!
This experience may not be what you wanted, but what you needed. I can’t tell you how much this mindset has saved me when times are uncertain, at best. My father passed away a year ago this month. I split with my gf shortly after New Year’s. I can definitely empathise.
I’m sure I speak for everyone here when I say we have your back.
Very much appreciated. Thank you.
Glad to hear from you, Bradley. A new Stuff & Things video is a high point in my week!
Regarding Dunhill Light Flake, I thought that was the same tobacco as Dunhill Flake? Originally it was just called Flake, then when Dark Flake was released in the 70's the name got changed to Light Flake to make them more distinct from one another. Then European legislation made it so tobacco products couldn't be called "mild" or "light" anymore, and it went back to being Dunhill Flake. Not unlike how Dunhill Standard Mixture became Standard Mixture Medium when Standard Mixture Mild (later Mellow) and Standard Mixture Full were released, then went back to being just Standard Mixture when those went out of production.
You're exactly right. The Blend spotlight video includes an addendum where I discuss that fact.
Yes, this is the Sunday we all wait for. I know you will come through and my prayers are with you❤
I am glad to see you're still here. Hope you are well, god bless you Bradley
Hang in there, Brad. I can definitely empathize but the obstacle becomes the path and the hardships you’re dealing with now will ultimately lead to your best life ever.
Good Evening 😊 Glad you are with us 🙏🏽 Prayers on going for you 🙏🏽 May the Lord grant you ease and comfort and remove all difficulties from your path 🙏🏽🙏🏽💙 Thanks for the chat and updates 👏🏼👏🏼 Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦
Thank you!
Wooooooo Bradley welcome back buddy really looking forward to any pipe & things you post!! Your reviews are great & to the point.👍👍😃
Much appreciated!
I follow your channel since years and felt very empathetic for what you had to digest. Most of us probably know what loss feels like. But I'm glad and I should say, impressed by the way you handle it. Very reasonable and pragmatic. Good Luck man, you deserve more success !
Bradley best wishes from the Tri-Cities, you need to do, what you need to do. Love your content, and your personality. Everything will work out with time, you will get your life adjusted and back on the track that is best for Bradley. We are pulling for you, and keep em lit. Doc.
Good to have you back. I don't know if it will help but the one think I know is that everything in time gets tired, looks smaller from a distance... Focus on the good things in front of you and keep on...
Always good to see you Bradley.
It's good to see you. I'm thinking about you and wishing you all the best.
Thanks so much!
Thanks Bradley for making this video. You’ve become such a big part of my life each week that it was very strange not having a pleasant Sunday with you last week. I’ve thought a lot about you over the last week. I’m so glad you’re going to keep on. Hang in there man.
Sorry I missed a week! Aside from when I'm moving, I should be posting every Sunday. 👍🏻
@@stuffandthingsyoutube Brother, you don't owe anyone an apology. Thank you for being you and thank you for being part of our lives. Keep your chin up. This is what men are made of. You're doing great.
It was something of a surprise, a very good one, to see the notice of a new video from you. About three decades ago I went through something quite like your situation, and it really knocked the pins out from under me. So, you've been on my mind a lot. The kumquat rinds should be fine. That's about all there is to a kumquat! Strangely enough, that particular fruit is closely tied to a memory of that old love. Hang in there, my friend.
I'm not "okay" by any means, but I'm still kicking. Thanks so much for being here.
Great to see you Bradley!
And you.
My good friend Bradley I’m so glad to have you back. Best wishes!
Good to see you man.
It is so so good to see you back! We all missed you!. I watch and have seen all your content! I look up at you for inspiration, you are a hard-working, good man!. I have been smoking pipes and using your content since I starting my hobby.. You are our family and always wish you the very best, stay strong and pipe on!.
I'm so sorry to hear your news. Break-ups are never easy.
As for your channel, Rajiv Surrendra is eclectic as well, but people watch him because it's him. I think that is true of you as well. I also think that your witty observations along with your rants, are HILARIOUS!
Ah, I appreciate that! You've been here a LONG time.
@@stuffandthingsyoutube I knew I wanted to stick around when you said in your Midori review something like, "What kind of weird, scrapbooking cult have I gotten myself into?" And your mid-Atlantic old radio guy response when you got "Cindy B." comments. Oh! And the one you did with interpretive dance. All very creative. 🙂
Hey Bradley! Life’s journey is always meandering with the ultimate destination out of sight, just beyond the horizon. I’m 54 and periodically I still wonder what the hell is going on lol. If it gives you any solace I’m trudging along side you in spirit.
Hi bradley
please review "MAC BAREN MIXTURE"
I love your channel and tobocco reviews.
Keep it up
Good to see you Bradley. Glad you're doing okay.
Glad you're back! Hope you can get everything sorted out soon.
🎉🎉🎉 happy to see you back keep shining
Good evening Our good friend Bradley its your good friend the youtube community. We appreciate you and value our weekly time we get to spend with you. Please take care and thank you for continuing our journey.
~Scottem
Thank you so much!
Life is definitely a journey and this includes both good and bad things. You will definitely get through this, Bradley. No doubt at all. I look forward to future content from you!
Bradley, although I have not been involved in the S&T community you were actually the first channel I subscribed to back in 2015 when I was still in high school. It has been a privilege to watch you over the years, and the calming talks and charming entertainment have been second to none. Your attitude toward this situation is admirable, and you have my best wishes and prayers during this difficult time.
Thank you so much.
It hit me pretty hard on the last video, you do a TON for the community and it really clicked when i saw you like that - one of the Toronto Pipe Club members I met with today was asking and knew i needed to check in.
Happy to hear you express your dream so clearly that you want to live of the channel. Seems like a great thing to aspire towards. I aspire with you
Hey bro, was gonna tell you when you posted the announcement of your recent life changes. But, grab that guitar and play. One thing about guitars; they're always there for you, ready to help you work through your emotions and thoughts.
It was interesting because I had just broken up with my GF of 6 years. I started teaching some lessons, and it's been great for me on a lot of different aspects of my life. I hope you're still playing guitar often and it's good to hear you're making it happen and keepin on keepin on, like a bird that flew.
It's been hard to feel motivated to do much of anything lately, but I did pick up the guitar yesterday and had a really good play.
Glad to see you trucking on, Bradley. 😊
Rooting for you, Bradley!
Bradley Its so good to see you. I Love You man!
Onward and upward. Thanks for sharing an update. I’m sorry and hope you find your new path forward and it’s better than ever.
Good to see you back, Bradley.
I appreciate the honesty dear Bradley. I agree with you, keep up the monetized content and forget pipes and tobacco. Nobody really cares about your opinion (or anyone’s opinion) on a pipe tobacco. Stick with what you can make your dreams come true. I send you my very best wishes.
Kind regards,
SF
Good to have you back! Wish things would be the same, but I’m glad you’re here and making more content.
Happy to see you’re moving forward. Keep keeping on!
Hallo Bradley,
Good work, keep going on! God bless you!
Greetings from South-West of Germany,
Markus
Welcome back and it's great to see you again ...
Bradley I know in your present situation there isn’t much anyone can say to make you feel better. But we’re here for ya. Take care man.
Thanks!
Thank you so much!
It isn't much. I planned on a nice little stack but the dog decided to get sick and cost me a small fortune. God bless and wish it was more.@@stuffandthingsyoutube
We are glad you’re still marching on. Praying for you Bradley ❤ thank you for continuing with the content
Always!
Lots of brotherly love. You’re indeed a good man!
I really appreciate that.
SO glad you're back, sorry for all of the hassles you are going through. I hope things work out for you and Diamond. Life can really change in a split second, however we continue on. Hang in there. I look forward to. your videos every Sunday.
Thank you so much!
Im also excited to hear about the Dunhill Lite I sent you.@@stuffandthingsyoutube
Prayers Bradley!
Can't wait for the photos. Using a older camera will have the feeling of uncertainty whether it'll work or not and I had that in my own experience when I started shooting with old cameras but I was surprised by the results. I'll have a light leak then and there so will others. Usually fixed by buying new light seal foam which is pretty easy to apply kinda like applying a decal on a model.
But I'm glad you're feeling fine. Life isn't without it's sadness and from that you gain experience, wisdom. I hope you have many happy days ahead of you.
There's definitely a learning curve with film, for me anyway! But, I'll keep working on it.
Bradley, keep your chin up bud, you're doing great. Do what you need to do regarding the channel and your personal life, real fans will understand. I wish you the best, and no matter what happens, thanks for everything.
It's well to see you again, my good friend Bradley! Happy St. Paddy's Day! Slainte (Cheers)!
Cheers!
Love your little corner of RUclips. Live long and prosper my friend
Very much appreciated!
Love your channel. Sorry about your situation. Life throws a lot of curveballs. I really appreciate your hard work on this channel. I’m sure you will come out on the other side stronger.
Bradley there are bills and they got to be paid. I can not speak for anyone else but I understand you need to do what you got to do. And I would miss your content so do what you need to do.
It's great to see you. All the best.
Ok brothers of the briar and friends of Bradley. It’s time to step up. We all have been enjoying Bradley’s tobacco reviews for years, and frankly he is the best reviewer out there when you want accurate and in depth blend reviews. He has put in countless hours over the years to provide this content to us, and I for one want to see him continue and if anything expand his reviews including pipes, accessories and general piping information. Here’s what I propose. Contribute $10 to Bradley’s channel. If you want to give more fine, but there is power in numbers and there are thousands of you out there who subscribe and follow his content, so if everyone gave a meager $10, it would be add up to a substantial amount to help Bradley out. Better yet, join his paetreon for $5 a month. Let’s be the kind of people that I know we are in the pipe community. We do the right thing when the chips are down for one of our own. Thank you!
Just got on your patreon to support you. Good luck getting through these times and never stop to be yourself !
Thank you so much!
As others have said below, glad you are still kicking.... It is amazing (to me) how many times I have thought about you and how you are doing since that last video. I've never met you and you live on the other side of the US from me and I only knew you from the brief glimpses on your videos. That said..... it was a jolt to hear of your situation. Hoping the best for you.
I really appreciate that. Thank you!
“ We are all right where we are supposed to be.” Not sure I buy it but it offers some perspective about our place in the universe. Kumquat peels! I’m guessing super citrusy- toward bitter. Glad to have you back. I’m a new pipe smoker and really enjoy your content
Cheers!
I’ve been where you are Bradley. Watching the video you posted was like looking in the mirror at myself back then. My ex fiancé left me for the same reasons as you after eight years. I lost everything; my partner that left me, my home, most of my possessions. It’s one heck of a journey you have ahead, painful, chaotic but hang in there. Two years on, I’ve rebuilt my life; own place, all that stuff plus two jobs I work while I pursue my chosen career.
Good luck with your journey. It’s going to be a doozy as you know but you’ll get there sir. Best wishes from the UK.
Thank you. I'm glad to hear that you're doing well.
Keep on keeping on 👍
Man Bradley if i could be as resilient and have the power to keep going i would be a better place in my life. Hope you are doing okay and hope the best for you thanks for your videos 😊
Cheers!
Hang in there, buddy!
Glad to see you back! Stay strong brother!
Glad your still here.
Bradley--part of my work for decades has been the delivery of career counseling services. I've sometimes recommended the "START/STOP/CONTINUE" approach to thinking things through:
- What should you *START* doing that you've not done?
- What should you *STOP* doing that you've been doing?
- What should you *CONTINUE* doing that's worked for you?
We're all wising you the best and looking forward to more of you in the months and years to come.
That's good advice! Thanks!
Hey Bradley, great to see you!! I take everyhing one day at a time, what else right!? 😎👊👍
Good to see ya back on a Sunday.
Thanks, man!
Glad you are doing ok bud. The best wishes for the future.
Much appreciated!
Take your time, we'll be here.
Hang in there buddy, sorry to here it and I hope you’re situation works out and I hope you can find a way to do RUclips full time 👍🏻
Glad you're back Bradley 👍🏻
I both admire and envy your resilience. I went through my separation and divorce starting in 2016, and it still affects me to this day. It destroyed me. I hope you allow yourself some time and space for vulnerability.
I wanted to give you a big hug when you announced your breakup. It's good to see that you're doing better and planning for the future. You're still swimming no matter what the current does.
I wish you all the best and many bowls of Elizabethan.
Thanks so much!
My good friend Bradley, good to see you! I believe in you & wish you well for all you are going through. Is GL Pease Stratford still your Dunhill Elizabethan daily driver stand in?
Nope. Peterson Elizabethan!
Hey Bradley, Dunhill Light Flake is the same recipe as Dunhill Flake. They had to stop using the word "light." All else is same, although obviously Virginia's available when that tin was made may not be the same that STG can get today. Hope this helps! Cheers.
Yep! I updated the Blend spotlight video to include that info. Cheers!
I appreciated hearing about your dreams for the channel and the reminder about your patreon. Posting to show support and echo much of what's already been posted....this too shall pass.
Thank you!
Hey Bradly Dude! Since you like cameras, have you thought about doing more photo videos? You live in the beautiful Pacific North West, if you drove to places, did camera work showing scenic nature stuff, you think that would boost up your channel? Or you could make a new channel devoted to that? That would be cool.
I will definitely be doing more photography stuff on the channel!
Those of us with interests and talents which are... less accepted these days have a much harder time monetizing them. It sucks, but I wish you the best.
Good to see you back in the fight bro. Ive been through 2 divorces. Ive been torn down, and recently as well. My divorce was finalized this last November. You are on the right track brother. Taking ownership allows us to heal faster and become a better man. But dont be to hard kn yourself. The world is hard enough on us men. My main message to men is dont get married. For various reasons. You will find the good in life and have a better life i promise you. Stay strong. Stay in the fight. You are a good man.
Hey Bradley, I wanted to write this down before I forget. I thought that maybe that you could potentially put some stuff behind Patreon in order to free up more space on RUclips? Since teas can't be monetized, maybe those videos can go Patreon only? Or maybe just special videos, but not all of them. This will allow more time for other topics that are doable here. Just thinking out loud, and some food for thought.
Thanks for the feedback!
Tough times don’t last but tough people do 👍🏻
YOU ROCK. PERIOD.
Smoked a bowl of Elizabethan this morning for ya, bud.
Cheers!
Be well buddy!
Sorry to hear about the personal setback, those moments can be devastating and learning is often the best we can ask of ourselves.
As for a transition, a good model for the patreon transition might be the nutnfancy projec and other guntubers. He still seeds RUclips with philosophy content and older non-monetized videos, But Patrons get first access and interaction.
Hey Bradley. I thought a lot about how you're doing in these last two weeks even though I didn't reach out earlier. I wasn't sure how appropriate it would be to comment on other random videos, so I didn't. Good on you for keeping everything mature and professional.
There's another RUclipsr I follow who blew up because their wife left them. It was really strange that it was that particular video that got pushed to my homepage of all things. I most definitely don't agree with everything that they say in the time since then. I'm purposely keeping it vague because that's not what this comment is about.
It's good that you are keeping things private, and not using personal losses as a means of gaining success on RUclips. Hats off to you for that. Keep yourself distracted with other things, and this time will pass.
Thanks! I appreciate you.
I think you should meke a pipe channel and Lean into film photography and reviews of clothes on this one so you can get adds. You could call it somthing like pipes and suff