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  • Опубликовано: 15 авг 2024
  • Storm Barra is on the way. Come with us on our first ever storm chasing trip where we experience HEAVY RAIN & STRONG WINDS.
    This is part one of a two part film.
    We are expecting some rough weather on the South Coast of England with high winds, sleet and driving rain.
    We test large bubble wrap to stop condensation on our windows in the van.
    We experience the eye of the storm and a spooky sunset.
    We check out Brighton Marina in search of a restaurant but it’s sad to see so many restaurants empty and closed down.
    This episode was filmed 6th December 2021.
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    Music
    00:00 a tender heart by the david roy collective
    01:19 songbird by doug kaufman
    04:09 revelations by tristan barton
    06:09 walls instrumental by racoon racoon
    23:01 misty mountain by tilman sillescu
    22:11 revelations by tristan barton
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    Chapters
    00:00 coming up
    00:36 channel trailer
    01:15 Setting out
    04:47 Tide Mills park up
    06:09 lunch
    08:02 waste water system
    08:48 large bubble wrap
    09:35 storm arrives
    14:29 west beach Newhaven
    15:06 Brighton Marina
    17:12 Mill Hill Shoreham
    18:12 bad night
    18:48 bubble wrap update
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    Tide Mills, Newhaven - intervals.guardian.homelands
    Seaford - undertone.hobbies.horns
    Mill Hill, Shoreham - isolated.spans.develop

Комментарии • 234

  • @LifeistooshortCK
    @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +7

    Our thoughts and best wishes go out to all those affected by the devastating Mayfield Kentucky tornado on 11th Dec 2021. ❤️

  • @angelahampson391
    @angelahampson391 Месяц назад +1

    Brilliant footage especially the rainbows 🌈

  • @yvonneqarwine7606
    @yvonneqarwine7606 Год назад

    i agree the colors where beautiful. sun bouncing off that cliff, made it look like it was glowing

  • @Sushi2735
    @Sushi2735 10 месяцев назад

    That is simply amazing photography! The light over the cliffs is breathtaking! The Channel always takes my breath away! The very fist time I saw it in France, I was shocked it was pale blue. All those years of watching WWII movies, the channel looks dark and treacherous.
    Imagine my shock to see that pale blue fading into navy! It’s a memory I’ll hold in my heart forever!

  • @dieselbushcraft1299
    @dieselbushcraft1299 2 года назад +7

    I love being tucked up in my sleeping bag and listening to rainy windy weather outside. Just goes to show how flexible it is having a camper van even in winter time.

  • @mattb1951
    @mattb1951 2 года назад

    shame so sorry for all folks lost and jnured by storms bless you all

  • @tooyoungtobeold8756
    @tooyoungtobeold8756 2 года назад

    Its nice and cosy in the van during a storm. I love it. I live not too far from this episode. Nice Chinese and bacon wrap.

  • @thinkinoutloud.1
    @thinkinoutloud.1 2 года назад

    Yum! this couple make good food even in a little van.

  • @susenjarvis8281
    @susenjarvis8281 Месяц назад

    Wow! What a storm. Glad that you both are safe. Dinner looked so delicious. I loved the double rainbow. Have a safe trip.take care.

  • @thenanlife1141
    @thenanlife1141 26 дней назад

    Wonderful footage. So lovely to watch your beautiful vloggs ❤❤

  • @Sushi2735
    @Sushi2735 10 месяцев назад

    Carol is simply a wiz with the finances! I wish she could take over mine! 😃

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  10 месяцев назад +1

      Carol runs the money and I am grateful to her for that as I have no interest in it. She has a great eye for detail and loves spreadsheets. Each to their own 😁👍

  • @rikdeere
    @rikdeere 2 года назад +10

    New subscriber here from Houston, Texas, and already loving the content. Looking forward to your future adventures! We also have an RV motorhome, and mostly explore around the South Central US region. It's a bit larger 24 feet long and 11 foot tall (8m x almost 4m), and suppose you would refer to our unit as a "caravan". In any case, I'm so impressed with your creative and positive use of a smaller space, and a bit envious of the range of places you're able to visit. If I watch long enough, maybe I'll be prepared to drive on the other side of the road once visiting the UK becomes an option for us.

    • @xvsupremacy7190
      @xvsupremacy7190 2 года назад +4

      You will be welcome 🙏🏽, but when you come I would advise against hiring a large Moho, because of cost and penalties returning them , if you can manage with a smaller one like Ken and Carol It’s cheaper to buy one and insure it that way you can take your time touring and sell it on when you return .

    • @maryg.249
      @maryg.249 2 года назад +3

      You’ll love watching carol n ken. Check out their Ireland videos. That’s where I first discovered their channel. Hi Texas from Iowa. Mary

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      Hello and welcome. You have the comfort and we have the ability to almost park and enter anywhere. Our rig is fine for shorter trips, max we have done is 5 weeks but I doubt we could last much longer than that. We have always enjoyed the US when we have visited and I am sure you would have fun over here. Both places are very different but with our common language easy to navigate

    • @gereshomeE
      @gereshomeE 2 года назад +1

      I would chip in and say come and rent what you like! ☺ Read the reviews first and rent a motorhome or smaller camper van that's automatic and will take YOU to lovely adventures. Don't be afraid of us driving on the "Left" you'll be okay!! ☺

    • @murphy6053
      @murphy6053 2 года назад

      Its no pr0blem ive been to the US MENY TIMES ALSO AUS TGZILnd and meny other right babd drive lolyiu want to try,,asia,ol

  • @mattb1951
    @mattb1951 2 года назад +2

    did a gd job tgat buble wrap

  • @terrybarnett1317
    @terrybarnett1317 2 года назад

    Your videos are calming I love your advantages so much

  • @Anita-rq9ev
    @Anita-rq9ev 2 года назад +7

    Good vlog, the colours were beautiful outside👍 I felt sorry for all those empty restaurants, they have to fight due to Covid, but also now it seems due to the storm. Hope your next night will be more quiet😊

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      The Brighton Marina has always struggled and restaurants come and go. Covid has hit them hard. Often busier during the day though. 👍

  • @danbarnes8178
    @danbarnes8178 2 года назад +1

    Every time you eat you always make me hungry 🤣🤣. I'm now craving a Chinese at 04.26. 🤣

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      That’s not good at that time of the morning 😂 Take care 🙂

  • @mattb1951
    @mattb1951 2 года назад

    KEN N CAROL THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES WE did All whatyour di n fron earky 60s tenrs to vans we did our way and enjoted it met lovely folks just like U salt of the earth aand all that COUNTRY MUSIC THE GRT YWARS THANKS

  • @sylviapage8572
    @sylviapage8572 2 года назад +5

    I was really disappointed when the video came to an end I was all ready for the second day of the storm. There was as always some great photography and those cliffs at golden hour were magnificent. We sometimes overlook the beauty hidden in our terrible weather but you really showed how spectacular the elements can be. I’m impressed with the bubble wrap and look forward to seeing your plans for another improvement Thanks as always for sharing.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Thanks Sylvia. Nature can certainly put on a display and we love watching the sky and clouds during a storm as long as we can keep safe in the van 🙂

  • @ongong5694
    @ongong5694 2 года назад

    I love to watching...

  • @mariemarshall5082
    @mariemarshall5082 2 года назад +5

    You and Carol are like my hubby & I we love going out in the camper in rough weather, especially when it’s windy, as they say “ if the van is rocking don’t come knocking” enjoying your videos as always! Xx

  • @flapbean
    @flapbean 2 года назад

    Caffyns have moved to Brighton - the old Argus buildings by custody 😉
    Enjoyed the vid 👍🏻

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      I wonder what custody is like these days 😁👍

  • @dmarcouxbeatty374
    @dmarcouxbeatty374 2 года назад

    I really love your little camper. But! I really have to have that loo! Shower no. Loo is a must! As for a kitchen. A electric hot plate and a hay box cooker. (Can't do gas). Of course a small fridge. Your small sink and water hook-up is perfect! 2lt copper hot water bottle takes care of the cold. Yep! I am really looking hard at your camper! Thank you! Be safe.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      We love it because it is so small. Easy to drive, park and get under the dreaded height barriers. We are used to not having a loo now and like how compact and clean the Bivvy loo is 🙂

    • @dmarcouxbeatty374
      @dmarcouxbeatty374 2 года назад

      @@LifeistooshortCK
      Bivvy loo? Going to have to look into that! I doubt my Jeep would make it under that 2m bar. It is really nice for off road wild camping. We have been toying with the idea of the Jeep truck and building our own camper for it. It has to fit down the European small roads and allow us to travel full time. Nomads at heart. Thanks for the Bevvy Loo tip. Be safe.

  • @lareneandpipsqueeksully
    @lareneandpipsqueeksully 2 года назад

    Your meals are all so delicious looking! Thank you for sharing! Enjoy and be safe! I will try the bubble wrap. 😁

  • @paulaholbrook3913
    @paulaholbrook3913 2 года назад

    I love how you call her Charlie you can hear the care and love in your voice.

  • @tillygirl7450
    @tillygirl7450 2 года назад +2

    Always linger a bit longer on the bacon shots a bit more 19:37. 😋😁
    I love Carol's look of "bacon bliss" at 20:02. 😄💖

  • @stevesmith3990
    @stevesmith3990 2 года назад +3

    I love it at Seaford, will head there for a winter walk when its less windy!

  • @SouthFloridaThrifter
    @SouthFloridaThrifter 2 года назад

    What a lovely change of pace from what has become somewhat typical van life vids. Just chilling. Love it.

  • @assassinjane
    @assassinjane 2 года назад

    Ahoy Pirates! :D Little left behind but coming back to you and your adventures, my dear folks! :) Loved every second of this one, as an official storm-catcher it was the most enjoyable! :D Great choice of music and cuts! Your butter-kicker is slowly getting over covid and relocation. Jolly Roger keeps watching (and growing back his balls, probably)! XD bear hugs from your captain of the good old Blackthorne

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      Welcome back me ole hearties, you have been sorely missed. Thought you had been lost at sea 😭 Glad to have you back and no doubt launching the good ole Blackthorne on the next tide. Thanks for watching 😁👍

  • @opcn18
    @opcn18 2 года назад

    It's amazing how much anxiety I feel watching you drive on the left hand side of the road.

  • @feebeeadventures-vanlife7818
    @feebeeadventures-vanlife7818 2 года назад +7

    We’ve cut reflective bubble wrap for ours and covered in 4 way stretch. You can see the back ones in use in our York video. We’ve also got ones for the front door windows and the windscreen when we are not stealthing. Works really well and you can store them flat. We used to have one for the pop top in our T4 when our kids used to come with us. Woke up in Scotland after snow and they were still toasty! Great vlog again guys, stay safe in the storm 👍🏼

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      Just started watching your shaving cream experiment. 😁👍

    • @feebeeadventures-vanlife7818
      @feebeeadventures-vanlife7818 2 года назад +1

      Haha yes! Works well most times but not always in freezing temperatures. We can go for about a week normally without reapplying. Just depends on the amount of indoor cooking and resisting the temptation to wipe 😆

  • @luc953
    @luc953 2 года назад +2

    You become one of my favorite channels.
    Carol and Ken, you give us, every times, enjoyable videos.
    You know, you have a sky almost as beautiful than us, here, in the south of France :)

  • @yiping8737
    @yiping8737 2 года назад

    In Ireland, the same situation, the dark afternoon covered by thick clouds and storms, very precious footage catching up with the rainbow.

  • @delinhuo381
    @delinhuo381 2 года назад +2

    Wow, what a light. So impressive.

  • @Professionalmoochers
    @Professionalmoochers 2 года назад +1

    Ooooo the dramatic music 😁
    We love a stormy night in the van, when the poptop is down 👌🏼

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      There was no way we were putting the roof up 😅

    • @Professionalmoochers
      @Professionalmoochers 2 года назад

      @@LifeistooshortCK you’d have been off like Mary poppins 😁

  • @jwilson2042
    @jwilson2042 2 года назад +4

    I loved watching this one as it was even more informative. Looking forward to part 2. ☺️

  • @kiaorable
    @kiaorable 2 года назад

    What awesome idea. Thanks for sharing

  • @pixiepetal-jennie2038
    @pixiepetal-jennie2038 2 года назад +3

    Love seeing you drive my local area as well as the touring trips

  • @michaelteale6386
    @michaelteale6386 2 года назад

    We have just got our bubble wrap. Should get away in January. Carol you looking after him to well lol x

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      That’s great Michael. Have a good trip 😀👍

  • @A1DJPaul
    @A1DJPaul 2 года назад

    Thanks, Great Videos.

  • @TheHarrip
    @TheHarrip 2 года назад +1

    I like the we are just going out for the night philosophy, good motivation 👍

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      We intend to use this van as much as we can 😁👍

  • @margaretconnery7422
    @margaretconnery7422 2 года назад +1

    There is nothing to beat the sound of the sea crashing against the rocks and a bit of wind. Carol your bacon and cheese wrap looked delicious, I'm sure they were lovely with a cup of tea. Litter louts are all over the place and have no respect for other people or where they live,i wonder are they like that at home. Looking forward to the storm in part 2. XX ❤️💙

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +2

      Thanks Margaret. Litter louts do annoy us. We have seen a couple of people throwing rubbish out of their car windows recently too 😡

  • @nelsonmiller-oe7co
    @nelsonmiller-oe7co 28 дней назад

    Awesome video, pretty soon your gonna need a pull behind trailer for all your crap that you don't need. Lol😂

  • @ThoseHappyDays
    @ThoseHappyDays 2 года назад

    Love seeing you guys driving and camping where we have lived for the last 6 years. Right far out to the west on the far cliff is where we lived, as you look out from Seaford beach, if there was a storm we would often feel like we would lose our roof as it was so windy.
    We both eally enjoyed the storm photography and continue to watch on part 2

  • @teejaypavitt6519
    @teejaypavitt6519 2 года назад

    I love you two, and love following your adventures. You are so down to earth and give the best and most honest travel advice wherever you take us to. Please don't stop - I love journeying with you. Xxx

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      That’s very kind of you Teejay. Thank you so much for watching 😀

  • @stephengraham8629
    @stephengraham8629 2 года назад +2

    Another good vid, the bubble wrap seems to have worked a treat. Keep it coming !!!!

  • @andrewsprason1223
    @andrewsprason1223 2 года назад

    Hello from Australia great vid, keep um coming. Have a great Christmas and stay safe…

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Thanks Andrew. And a Merry Christmas to you 🙂👍

  • @WiltshireMan
    @WiltshireMan 2 года назад +1

    Campervan Storm Camp, Lovely, just my cup of tea:) Big bubbles seemed to work well, I'll try that in my tent!! :)

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      The sound of popping will stress the pheasants 😁👍

  • @Wheres_wanda_wandering
    @Wheres_wanda_wandering 2 года назад +6

    Bubble wrap seems to be a keeper. If it is damp when it goes on/off how are you going to prevent mould? The rainbows, golden images and sky were amazing. Looking forward to part 2. Take care Gill

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      It is damp when it comes off but so far it's been dry again by the time it goes back up. It can be wiped off if you are careful but I will probably just unroll it when we get back home and let it dry off. I air the van often when at home so I am not worried about that but if there was any hint of mould I would bin it and start over. I will also pull them down every now and then when at home base.

  • @mattb1951
    @mattb1951 2 года назад +1

    i love this area rugged and wild

  • @batch6792
    @batch6792 2 года назад

    If it's Chinese or Thai that you fancy, & your down that way, - The Thai Elephant Two on South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven (BN 10 7 EU). Wonderful food. Happy Trails. 😀👍

  • @Nordkapp65
    @Nordkapp65 2 года назад +2

    So good I watched it twice! Looking forward to seeing part Deux

  • @JP-gl2xp
    @JP-gl2xp 2 года назад

    I'm quite impressed with the bubble wrap ken. Bet it's great to be all snuggled up in a camper van whilst the weather is wild outside.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Thanks Jane. Yes it is lovely being warm and cozy in the van in bad weather ☺️

  • @lcook0825
    @lcook0825 2 года назад +1

    Very enjoyable video despite the nasty weather. It was a beautiful double rainbow.

  • @getawaygeese
    @getawaygeese 2 года назад

    Great insight into campervan in storms… good tip on rubbish so we have clocked that tip.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching Stew & Jane. Wish we had thought about that rubbish before we decided to spend the night there.

  • @mattb1951
    @mattb1951 2 года назад +1

    love been indoors in a storm watching the stirm kn the river and gearing the wind n rain hopeye are both safe

  • @Welshchris13
    @Welshchris13 2 года назад +1

    We got hit bad here ..... damage too all proms ..... atb chris.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Sorry to hear that Chris. Hope everyone was safe 🙂

  • @sendit88
    @sendit88 2 года назад +2

    That was my favourite vlog I've watched so far. The amazing colours of the sky though really surprised me for England. Brighton Marina looks ml really nice: such a shame its deserted nowadays due to circumstances. Keep up the good work :)

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting. Hopefully Brighton Marina will survive, it is a lovely place in the summer and usually buzzing with people.

  • @andycowley2639
    @andycowley2639 2 года назад +1

    I must say your very well looked after Ken, Three rashers cheese and an egg. Well done Carol. Keep on camping. Andy.

  • @hughjasse3375
    @hughjasse3375 2 года назад +1

    I must admit, when I switched from a gas heater to a diesel heater, I did notice a large reduction in condensation. I still have gas for cooking, and taping conservatory plastic sheeting over the glass windows Dec-Feb, to make a "double glazing" really keeps it under control. For the windscreen, I find RainX spray works, but you have to top it up every couple of days, bit of a nuisance, but it works.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Good tip on the plastic sheeting. What tape do you use Hugh ?

    • @hughjasse3375
      @hughjasse3375 2 года назад

      @@LifeistooshortCK I used the narrow, black Gorilla tape you can buy in most DIY stores. It came off fine last year, but it's tough stuff, so if your window rubber seals are the soft kind, test it first. Mine are as hard as plastic, so no problems.

  • @drewski363
    @drewski363 2 года назад +2

    Well done for wild camping in the somewhat inclement weather. It hardly got light down the road here in Brighton. The bubble wrap is a great idea and the food looks lovely. Wishing you both happy travels.

  • @declanconway2903
    @declanconway2903 2 года назад +2

    Well done again folks. Brilliant job. Stay safe.

  • @lindahiggins9295
    @lindahiggins9295 2 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed watching your video, looking forward too part 2. 👍👍

  • @yaminthegrey
    @yaminthegrey 2 года назад +1

    Hari OM
    That dark and dingy you had at three thirty in the arvo is what we had the entire day here in Dunoon, with plenty sleet and wind. Moody. I absolutely agree that motor-homing is not to be just a fair weather activity! It can be rather fun to hunker down in relative comfort yet still be so close to the elements. The bubble wrap experiment is looking very promising. YAM xx

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Thanks Yam. We love being out in all weathers as long as we can stay dry in the van. Nature is amazing and the sky and clouds in a storm are wonderful to watch as long as you are safe 🙂

  • @MarcelEling
    @MarcelEling 2 года назад +1

    Nice pictures in a storm like this.

  • @gereshomeE
    @gereshomeE 2 года назад

    Spectacular views and of the storm! THANK YOU! ☺ Oh, and as usual, I'm now HUNGRY again!

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching 😀👍

    • @gereshomeE
      @gereshomeE 2 года назад

      @@LifeistooshortCK Beautiful skies during the storm!! ☺ -THANK YOU! ☺

  • @nigeldavey1043
    @nigeldavey1043 2 года назад +1

    Hi both, I think pretty much most parts got some great skies at dusk with Barra. I was out and a out during the day but home in time for tea. I always enjoyed it when the rain beat on the roof of the camper and if the wind rocks it a bit at bedtime your in the land of nod in next to no time. 😬

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      We had a great time even with the boy racers. I agree a cosy van soon makes you nod off. 🙂

  • @karenchapman2561
    @karenchapman2561 2 года назад +1

    Great vlog 😁 Colours in the sky ware beautiful .Looking forward to part 2 .😁

  • @gilltate3029
    @gilltate3029 2 года назад

    You are so close to me in this vlog, so if you are ever stuck for a safe park up, I am 8 miles inland from Brighton and you can use my drive xx

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Gill, that is very kind of you 🙂❤️

  • @andycoles4588
    @andycoles4588 2 года назад +1

    Another great enjoyable vlog 👍👍
    Great bit of info on the large bubble wrap, it seems to work quite well.
    Thanks both 👍👍🤩🤩

  • @dianabelcher39
    @dianabelcher39 2 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed this first part of the storm, looking forward to part 2... Keep safe...

  • @tinamcloughlin2710
    @tinamcloughlin2710 2 года назад

    That was brilliant. Exciting chasing storms looking forward to the next one. Thanks guys. x

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it Tina. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

  • @bobblebec12
    @bobblebec12 2 года назад

    Can’t wait for part two. Really enjoyed also seeing the sea wild 😊

  • @moirabardin9030
    @moirabardin9030 2 года назад +1

    enjoy your video
    I had visions of you sailing
    down the Road .
    take care , Always interesting and watch you do nice meals.
    stay safe

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Thanks Moira. It wasn’t quite deep enough for sailing but almost 😅

  • @maryg.249
    @maryg.249 2 года назад +1

    As always a great video. You left me hanging, though! I’ll be patient and wait to see the outcome. Blessings to you both, Mary

  • @EstherLilyW
    @EstherLilyW 2 года назад

    I like to use salt bags. It seems to help alot as well. Sometimes just a few cups of salt in a few corners of my car keeps from having frost build up on the inside when it's parked as well.

  • @NelyQueen
    @NelyQueen 2 года назад +1

    Love your video's. I hope one day i get to live the dream.

  • @rojoontour
    @rojoontour 2 года назад +1

    What a nice episode again, Thank you Ken and Carol!!, a good looking lady with a new pare af glasses, it suits her well!!, I like your evening/night shots very much, here on YT with a small device it look sharp en crisp, We are looking forwards to see the next stormy episode. you made good content, well done !

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Thanks Rob and Jo-an. You are very observant to notice the new glasses ☺️ Glad you enjoyed it 👍🙂

  • @dawnyWestScotland
    @dawnyWestScotland 2 года назад +1

    Our generator was at the ready here in Scotland
    We tend to get a few power cuts with these storms.
    That bacon looked so tasty!

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      I cocked up our honda generator by leaving petrol in it. Didn’t realise it decays 👍

    • @dawnyWestScotland
      @dawnyWestScotland 2 года назад +1

      @@LifeistooshortCK You can buy fuel stabiliser to put in the tank to stop this happening.

  • @CamperVanya
    @CamperVanya 2 года назад

    Ooh storm chasers now! What incredible sky colours you captured in the build up. Stay safe, Sue x

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      We like to think so Sue 😆 It’s alright as long as we don’t get wet. Don’t fancy trying to get dry in our little van. Hope you are keeping well 😀👍

  • @Arty-Zen
    @Arty-Zen 2 года назад

    I found this channel recently and have watched a few of the videos. I wanted to see if they really are relaxing; and I agree, they are. My Nana immigrated from Hartleypool to California in the mid-1930's, traveling by boat with two small children. I have always wanted to travel around the places you go; so now I can be an arm chair traveler. (I use mylar-sided bubble wrap to cover the windows in my older mobile home that has single pane windows; and it works a charm!). I'm 62 and would like to travel around the States, but I'm alone and it's just to scary.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      Glad you find us relaxing to watch it makes me feel like I am doing something useful in these crazy times. It is scary being on your own but if you are careful where you park its ok. I always recommend trying locally to build up confidence. 👍

  • @shaunmckenna1923
    @shaunmckenna1923 2 года назад

    Hello Ken / Carol Great video beautiful area looks like a hum dinger of a storm good test for your storm watching which is very popular here on our West coast people come from all over the world to visit Tofino on Vancouver Island about 5 hours away. It was good to see the bigger bubble wrap worked I will be making some up for sure as this is a very wet part of the world here, you may have seen on the news we have had the worst rain storms in 100 yrs we are in a state of emergency at the moment in BC. I am looking forward to part 2 stay safe and dry : Thanks again for the great video.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      Hi Shaun. You live in a beautiful part of the world. We were lucky to be able to visit Tofino in 2007 on a fly drive holiday to Canada. Sorry to hear about the rain storms there, hope the emergency is over soon and everyone can stay safe. Take care and thanks for watching 🙂

  • @delinhuo381
    @delinhuo381 2 года назад +1

    Just goes to show once more that more often than not the rubbish isn't left by the campers but by the disrespectful local youth. Same where I live. No campers around, but plenty of rubbish.

  • @MrJckDoo
    @MrJckDoo 2 года назад +1

    Good to see the Bubble Wrap worked so well. I used the Newhaven Dieppe Crossing about 3-4 time in the 80's, not by choice. I hated it, bad port at the time to get back up to the M4 from. I used to go up through Guilford to the Reading Jcn on the M4. I was thinking of ye last night when I saw it getting bad on the Dover Crossing. Stay safe.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      We have done the Newhaven-Dieppe crossing in the past. It was very handy for us living in Sussex. That trek up to the M4 through Guildford is a nightmare, too much traffic 😬

  • @paulbeadle1714
    @paulbeadle1714 2 года назад +2

    First time watching your channel and really really enjoyed it thank you hope you both are well and keeping safe take care and hopefully will be watching more episodes love from Lincolnshire England

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. We have made some videos of our wild camping trip to Lincolnshire earlier this year, we had a great time there 😀
      ruclips.net/video/7Pwsl1LqOoc/видео.html

    • @paulbeadle1714
      @paulbeadle1714 2 года назад

      @@LifeistooshortCK Will definitely be watching them also I'm a new subscriber think this channel is wonderful 😀 😊

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      @@paulbeadle1714 that’s great. Thanks for subscribing 🙂👍

  • @trevpackerphotography
    @trevpackerphotography 2 года назад

    HI New follower here! I live on the south coast and photograph all over this area. I noted that you stayed in Mill hill car park. If you had driven another 20 mins further up the road where the bin lorry was heading you wouldve found the YMCA which has a car park :) lovely quite area.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for that tip Trev. I appreciate it 👍

  • @davesmith4413
    @davesmith4413 2 года назад +1

    fab vlog as always guvnor

  • @clivenewton7609
    @clivenewton7609 2 года назад

    Interesting video much appreciated 👍 just an observation, as a semi-retired wild camper 😂 if you’re only doing an overnighter it’s much better to take your litter home with you. Now going to part two! Regards from deepest Dorset 👍

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Our bin is small and at the time of disposal we didn’t know if we were staying out longer. I don’t see a problem disposing of it in a bin ?🙂

  • @samanthagaudet1461
    @samanthagaudet1461 2 года назад +1

    I saw another channel have trouble with condensation so I told them about your channel and the bubble wrap.

  • @woolleycodwanderers4833
    @woolleycodwanderers4833 2 года назад +1

    Love the storm chasing 🌦🌊 some of those shots were amazing 👍 .... the big bubble wrap worked really well 👏👏👍 ... ❤️👵🏼🐾🐾🤠 x

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Jane & Graham 🙂👍

    • @richardfinney5081
      @richardfinney5081 2 года назад

      Brilliance that's what that is , excellent! Drone Flying 😊👍👍👍

  • @sarahallcoat2443
    @sarahallcoat2443 2 года назад +1

    I thought I recognised your first stop by the railway line. We stopped there a night before we caught a ferry and I’m sure the weather was much the same you’re experiencing here 😂

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Handy little park up for the Newhaven ferry. I bet it can get very rough there in bad weather though 🙂

  • @whiskeycook3323
    @whiskeycook3323 2 года назад +1

    Great video! We have snow to contend with this week😬. I have a neighbor that comes and shovels my big driveway. I. Return I make him and his wife a delicious meal for pay.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      That sounds like a good deal Marie. Stay safe and warm 🙂

  • @NikCan66
    @NikCan66 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant as always but the storm named after a NORTHERN IRELAND TV WEATHER FORECASTER BARRA BEST.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      Yes Carol said the government had named it but that was wrong. 😁👍

  • @kitty_s23456
    @kitty_s23456 2 года назад

    Hi Ken & Carol, hope you're safe & warm despite the storm. You're on the road to 20k subs! (I subscribed at ~8k, I think). Take care & keep warm. Greets from sunny but windy 🇵🇭. 🌞 👍🏼 💐

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Hi Kitty, thanks for sticking with us and your continuing support. Greetings to the Philippines 🙂👍

  • @johnscully1836
    @johnscully1836 2 года назад

    Would be interested to know if you were to change your van what interior differences would you like to have, or see as essential, great vlog,,,,,,,,You should come to Ireland and do the Wild Atlantic Way sometime, love to have you ..

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Hi John. We have all the essentials we need in our van but if we were to change it for a bigger van the ideal would be a bed that comes down from the roof but hides away during the day to reveal two comfortable loungers 🙂 We visited Ireland in 2020 and drove down part of the Wild Atlantic Way. We will have to make a return journey one day to see more ruclips.net/video/c7e6QTokqt4/видео.html

  • @Khatoon170
    @Khatoon170 2 года назад +1

    How are you doing master ken auntie carol merry Christmas happy new year Iam awfully sorry about last event ijust know from several that in USA Alabama state tornado which killed numbers of people now there are too in United Kingdom and Ireland strong storm called barra storm ihope all residents are fine may god protect all citizens of England all people around world end this global pandemic soon amen stay safe blessed good luck to you your dearest ones

    • @Khatoon170
      @Khatoon170 2 года назад +2

      Sorry imean from several months I wrote in hurry

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Thank you Khatoon for your lovely comment.

  • @logothaironsides2942
    @logothaironsides2942 2 года назад +1

    At least the youths left your van alone. We have a kangoo with no access to the driver seat from the sleeping bit. One thing we are going to have in our next van is a way to get into the drivers seat and drive away if we encounter trouble when we are in the back Yours looks like you could possibly climb over and in.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +2

      Yes we can get into the front seat and go. Actually the bubble wrap improves security a bit because if you do have to drive off the windscreen is pretty clear when taken down so you can drive off straight away. We have not had anyone come near the van yet, all aggro has been at a safe distance and it’s surprising how quickly they go when there is no response. If they touched the van we would drive off for sure.

  • @RaimoLehtinen
    @RaimoLehtinen 2 года назад +1

    🙂👍..

  • @gilliantempleton3253
    @gilliantempleton3253 2 года назад +1

    try a double layer of bubble wrap, we have had to do that when we've had polar blasts here in nz with our barely insulated houses.

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад

      Double would be better but would also take up a bit more space when we have them down for driving. I may give it a go if I can find an easy way to get two pieces to stick together and become one. We used a vacuum sealer on a small test piece to good effect but that wouldn't work on the front screen. a flexible spray glue might work.

    • @gilliantempleton3253
      @gilliantempleton3253 2 года назад

      @@LifeistooshortCK try double sided tape, do around the edges to seal the two layers together or even make a border with duct tape then maybe stick the double thick bubble wrap to the windows with double sided sticky tape.

  • @Dave64track
    @Dave64track 2 года назад

    Loving the your van I could do with one of those and do some exploring. Those meals look tasty and after watching your video I feel hungry. Great video footage even in low light conditions. What camera are you using is it a GO Pro?

  • @mick_0359
    @mick_0359 2 года назад

    Hello guys and greetings from Vietnam....I’m a new fan of yours and love your content...May I ask how you guys shower during your trips and do you have intentions of upsizing to a bigger van ? Happy travel and safe travels guys love from Vietnam....oh merry Xmas and a wonderful new year filled with great travel adventures....

    • @LifeistooshortCK
      @LifeistooshortCK  2 года назад +1

      The most common question we get so I will post a very short video answer soon. Greetings and best wishes from the UK ❤️