You’re not fake and do not have to answer to anybody. You live your life how you want to and come across very well Fuck the negative people You and Helen and your little channel really do make a lot of people happy and most importantly it makes you happy Keep up the good work.

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, that's a great point. It really does make me happy 😊

Its no ones business apart from ur's and Helen's they dont need to watch the vlogs ...... DONT JUSTIFY YOURESELF ..... those who have nothing nice to say jog on!!!!!😊

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@karenkelly5632

5 ай бұрын

Totally agree, ignore the haters, they're just jealous!! At the end of the day it's your way of life, if it's not theirs why are they on your site? They're not forced to watch you. We find you and Helen 1 of the best x

@scarletoharabia3801

5 ай бұрын

Some crappy people about focus on the positive ones 🇬🇧👏🇬🇧👏🇬🇧

Do your thing, James. Ignore the haters, their comments tell you all you need to know about them. 😂 It's easier to poke holes in someone else's efforts than do stuff yourself. You're living your best life. More power to you!!!!

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you :-)

I’ve been following your adventures from the start, I’ve really enjoyed being along with you and Helen on your journeys. Just keep being you James, nearly 40000 people are following your channel for a reason, just remember that. Ignore the others 👍🏻

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊😍

James and Helen there’s no way you need to justify yourself to others. It’s totally up to you how, when and where you spend your money. PLEASE don’t take notice of anybody’s negative comments! We love your channel and Helen. Stay safe

@susannordstrom5065

5 ай бұрын

Have you tried silicon earplugs, they are comfortable

Hi James, I remember that first vlog like yesterday. Hard to believe its a year already. Dont you be explaining yourself to anyone regarding how you live your life, no ones business but yours. Youve done brilliant and life is for living 😊

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Sandra 😊

you always talk honestly . thats why your channel is so enjoyable. we are 75 and 73 soon and health issues become a neusance . lots of blood tests , appointments ,if you can get one . up until 5 years ago no real issues , live the dream while you can . you are good people .

You carry on living your life James … you don’t tell other people how to live there lives.. so you enjoy and all the best buddy 👍👍

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

Watched from 1st video and never missed one been on this adventure with you……. Feel like I know you both personally here is to another year ❤x

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Jill, thanks for sticking with us, I feel like I know you too even though we've never met, I always remember your lovely comments

From watching your videos from when you started really helped me through hard times, and helped me out mentally as well. Always relaxing to watch, think you're on a path to greater things whatever they say, I look forward to more of your vlogs keep it up 😁👍👌

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. That really means a lot. 😊😍

@stuart4024

5 ай бұрын

I can only repeat the same , cought the channel on start up ,helped me through and out of a very dark place indeed! I'm still not there yet I still have work to do on myself.Would rather hang around with totally honest genuine good people than all the fakes and haters out there,and let's face it there are an awfull lot of those!

@anthonyrobson9791

5 ай бұрын

@@bythecurb it does with us watching you as well, I always wind down before going to sleep catching up on a few KZread vlogs , and some do it really well, and it puts you in a better state of mind, as I overthink and worry a lot, but this really does help 😊😊👌👌

Happy Vanniversary 😊yay ! I can still remember you posting your keys through the front door when you packed up your house. Your van life has been so full of joyful experiences both with and without Helen. And I, for one, have loved you sharing with us. As I told you before I am not able to go far now so I get so much pleasure from seeing your adventures both home and abroad actually ! As for the naysayers, go and watch paint dry and bu..er off. We love you James and Helen. Your daughter loves you wherever you live she's going to be proud of you whatever you do. Long standing and devoted friend... Janice 👵 xxx Mwah xxxx

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Janice for being with me for so long 🙂😍

@mistertrouble8059

5 ай бұрын

What a lovely comment 😊

James you are a top bloke. I've been watching your videos now for about 10 months and this is only the 2nd time I have commented. I watch your videos while I'm running on my treadmill and I almost fall off sometimes with laughter. Keep it going mate because you are making people smile in the times we are living in. We need more people like you on here.

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. Please be careful on that treadmill 😬😂

Hello James, you shouldnt have to justify the way you live to anyone but im sure people appreciate your openess and honesty about your life. I have wanted to live in a van and be free for the past two years, I know it will happen eventually. You have inspred me and spurred me on so much. I absolutely love watching your videos - they cheer me up no end ! You and Helen are just wonderful together. Thank you to both of you. Stay safe, take care and keep the videos coming.

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, good luck with van life when you start 🙂

Hi James, I’ve loved your journey and letting us in with Helen and your family. Thanks for being you, and not putting on a show. Just being you and Helen, it’s great and I look forward to the madness which is great. Stuff the idiots just be yourself and keep doing what you’re doing!!!👍

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

James followed you from the beginning of your journey. I love you and Helen, you both make me laugh and your both down to earth good people. Happy anniversary 🎉🎉🎉🎉. Peace 🧚

Happy 1 year of freedom anniversary James. Let's get you onto 40,000 subscribers by mid February. I have worked 20 years in hospitality (being the Cumbrian Basil Fawlty) and I know how stupid some people can be when it comes to opinions but I was once told opinions are like arse holes, we've all got one. The normal folk like us love your Vlogs because of how you two are, I suppose we see a bit of us in you both, just normal Yorkshire folk living our lives and yours is just like a mini fly on the wall documentary/pub review. You are 80% Grumpy, 20% Happy and 0% Fake and that will do for me.

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Haha thank you so much 😀

A whisper off 35 thousand subs IN A YEAR! Do you know how rare that is James? Please *please* stop justifying yourself and brooding on negative comments. You have so many of us who really like you and Helen for a myriad of reasons but in a nutshell - you're both real as they come AND the quality of your vlogs - the cinematography etc - it's gorgeous. You are living your best life - ENJOY IT!! All love and respect, Sarah 😊❤✌

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Happy vanaversarry James. I’m looking to go full time from March in my Peugeot Expert. I will continue to work full time (on line) and will be able to free up £1000 to £1500 per month. I also have kids that live with their mum. At the end of two years I’d have saved around £30k

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

It will be hard at first but you won't regret it. Good luck mate

It's not just the cost of everything that is killing us all with stress, but the sheer number of things you need to do just to survive nowadays. Your vanlife has its downsides but seems to me that the simplicity far outweighs the complexity of the conventional grind. Having kids myself, and being of a similar age to you, I understand the emotional turmoil that comes at times but we need to remember that you only get a short time on this planet. 99% of the crap we worry about is just imaginary, enjoy life anyway you can.

@SEANPOL203

5 ай бұрын

Spot on

I agree with everything you said we have lived in our motorhome until recently and even though we did mostly campsites you can't live any cheaper. The noise is an issue ,the driving is stressful but the places we visited and the people we met ..priceless .I love your channel and your a great bloke ,keep doing what your doing...well done for a year of entertainment.

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

Happy anniversary James , keep doing what you're doing it's great content 👍

James,when you put yourself out there on YT you'll always get the haters.Ive been following you for a while now,and didn't realise the van life was a financial choice..good on you!..for what its worth your in my top three youtubers i follow.Keep doing what you do,its 👍

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, I really appreciate that

Brilliant and truthful video. Hope you have a great year in you van and hope you and Helen do get together and be happy for the rest of your life's.

Hi James, i came across your channel a few months ago, and i subscribed straight away. You and Helen are just brilliant. The amount of effort you put into your videos does show. I wish i had the freedom to visit all the places you and helen do, and om so grateful that you take us all along. I wish you all the success because you deserve it xx

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

Never change who you are, I have been watching from your first video and it has been great to watch your channel grow

Ey up. Happy one year

its been great watching your vlogs james keep going ta

Don’t explain your self James , love seeing you and Helen . You’re having a great time now and see what happens in the future. Good for you ❤

Absolutely Love watching you and Helen . Sending you Both much Love.Please don’t ever Change x❤️🚐

That year has gone so quick, I’ve loved watching all your adventures with Helen I love all your videos. You’re enjoying life & that’s what it’s all about ❤😊

Take no notice, their jealous numptys. I love watching you and Helen,good laugh!! X

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you

Have loved watching your adventures this past year - hope it all goes well in the next year!

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

Came across you by accident 5 or 6 months ago, subscribed and still here. You are great entertainment. Hope this grows for you because you are very good at this. I appreciate the effort you put into this enterprise.

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that

Well done, James. That year went quickly. Keep on being you and doing what you are doing. Don't have to explain yourself it's a free country. Roll on 40,000 subs🎉🎉🎉🎉

Fantastic love watching you and helen be it in the van or on holiday, great content and very funny. Thankyou keep it up!

People talk rubbish. They are spiteful. Jealous of how we van lifers are out their living life. Most wish they could but don't have the strength. I'm 5 years in my little van now and I'm ready to get a big one and carry on living in freedom. Just keep living your dream buddy

I love your straight forward honestly,it’s so refreshing,,,

Stop worrying about what others think of your channel, congratulations on a year in , hope this year is better for you and Helen , all the best for 2024 😊

Love watching you guys what ever, thx for ya honesty 👍

Why can't these self-serving "critics" just enjoy your content. Your content opens our eyes to places we wouldn't have thought of visiting, and your dry humour certainly puts a smile on my face. Good on yer!! Just ignore the sad lot that can't go a day without knocking someone's way of life. There's must be oh so perfect! 👍

Enjoy your life and have lots of fun and laughter. All the best for the future. ❤❤

James it sounds as if your letting the idiots get too you , DONT as long as you and Helen are good and happy that's all that matters , as fun and live life , take care

You keep doing exactly what you our doing,you will always get a few people who haven't got much of a life who will pick yours apart,you have good things going on there. Mate,true inspiration

Congratulations on your first year dude, its been great to see your channel grow and i hope you reach 40,000 subscibers soon then quickly on to 100,000.

Thoroughly enjoyed your adventures from first finding them just after you started vlogging James.. All the best to you Helen and the family and look forward to accompanying along the next 12 months👍👍

G is for "Goodun" ❤😂😂😂

Ignore the haters. You've got one of the most refreshingly real channels on KZread, one of the very few I watch in the first few hours of uploading. Carry on the good work.

van life is just a season of your life, enjoy it! loved the bald teacher story. keep being real.

I think you are both amazing. Thanks for the quality content week in week out 😊

My hubs and I have really enjoyed the 12 months of vlogs. We love how you are so down to earth and real. Well done 🎉 Take care xx

@MrPlasma01

5 ай бұрын

are you a bigamist.

Brilliant video mate. Im 50 myself this year myself & find it pretty inspiring. Takes balls to do that my friend

James your spot on,,, live life to the MAX,, been following you since 1k subs❤

It's funny ny rent has just been put up again by 200 and I'm thinking what am I working for what? My Dad just passed and I was his carer, and I'm thinking on hitting the road so this video came at the right time ❤

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. You could always give it a go mate

@joeypicolino2470

5 ай бұрын

@@bythecurb Thanks I have watched your channel from Day 1 and I'm now thinking what have I got to lose as I don't have any family so nothing to tie me down I guess

Enjoyed all your videos, both home and abroad and just being yourselves

Happy first year anniversary! Well done.

Most genuine vanlife video I've seen in a long time. Enjoy your journey and take lessons and ignore opinions. Happy trails man!

I totally get where you are coming from. It's no one's business but yours how you live your life. Totally admire what you do and love all the different places you go to and Helen is so lovely. Hats of to you both you're amazing 😊

I've loved watching you & Helen over the last year James. Highlight of my week when I see you've posted a new video. Power to your elbow pal 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Well said James your doing a great job there is always some one in the world who jealous of what you do keep the good work going and its nice seeing you with your family and Helen hope to see you somewhere in yorkshire

Enjoy your blog James and Helen is marvellous

God that year has flown by! I remember stumbling accross your channel and have followed you from the start and I really look forward to your adventurers with or without Helen as your a true and honest northern bloke - stuff the haters there are only jealous, if it makes you happy keep doing what makes you happy life is too short 😉

❤Brilliant 🥰 Thanks James

Thank you James, you don’t have to justify to anyone how you live your life. You’re entitled to go on holiday whenever and wherever you want. We enjoy watching your vlogs. Keep them coming and stay happy. Barbara and Brian xxx

its a absoulte pleasure watching your videos sod the haters keep your head held high you and helen are a joy to watch

Love your channel. Keep doing what your doing ❤

Your both Amazing never change ❤️

Good on you both love the channel

Great stuff James

I am in my 50s an only child an my best memories were when we went on holiday in a caravan

Great insight n tips thanks

I've been following you for just about the year and I've stayed because you come across as genuine and every week there's something fun and interesting. I hope you get your 40k subscribers soon - well deserved mate. 🙂

Look forward to more videos for another year loved every one x

Really enjoyed that vlog. You’ve done well james

Don't listen to negative comments Love watching you both keep going xx

You and Helen........Real people,good for you.

Nice to see you doing what you set out to do Live life on your terms and that includes holidays. you go for it.

You, sir, are my bloody hero!! I’m 67 now and wished I’d had the balls to do what you guys have done !! The world is full of good honest people, but the small percentage of Richard Heads , always seem to come to the surface. Rise above them my friend! Keep up the good work 👍! Can I recommend the town that I live in, I was originally from Warrington but now reside here in Nantwich. It’s got fantastic history, in fact today is the Battle of Nantwich. The sealed knot society act out the battle on the banks of the River Weaver. The Parliamentarian’s versus The Royalists. There’s also a Secret Bunker in a village just outside of the town. It was built during the Cold War. Best wishes to you guys, Badger & Glenys. XX

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Wow Badger & Glenys, that is a lovely comment, thank you so much 🙂

Blimey a year that's flown by 😊

I’ve got a lot of time for you James. Keep doing what want

Hi James not missed a video since you started,love it mate,great content and always enjoy your adventures with Helen.heres to year 2 👍🏻😀🍻cheers mucka

Love you and Helen enjoy your life! We only get one !

keep doing what your'e doing James and Helen xx

Hi James, You're a different person since living the van life. So much happier. I love to watch you and Helen prosper. Unfortunately the better you get on the more haters you will get. I wish you both the best of luck.

Go on as many holidays as you want, enjoy life. (Keep taking Helen with you, as she seems life & sole of the party).

Keep on doing what you are doing, your vlogs are always entertaining . You don't have to explain yourself to anyone it's got nothing to do with them how you choose to live your life. Happy travelling for 2024!

Brilliant James congratulations on your first year on the road. Keep up the great content, ilove it all and I'm looking forward to Helen and your continuing adventurse 😊.

Fake my arse,you and Helen are the best thing thats happened to you tube in years.Can I just say you deserve 400.000 never mind 40.000 ..your input from different towns ,beautiful scenery,knowlege,facts , to pure comedy is on another level. Dont change your ways James,Helenybobs your that good.

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you :-)

Well done on your one year anniversary. If my circumstances changed tomorrow I’d certainly give it a go! Just keep doing you on these vlogs James and you’ll be at 100k subscribers never mind 40k and you’ll deserve every one of them. All the best!

Well done mate I really enjoy your travels! And Helen is lovely so funny! John in Cotswolds happy 1 year in! 🎉

Live your life and enjoy...

Hiya James , we’ll done on one year ! Love the vids , keep em coming ! 👍

I started living in my car, the old Honda jazz, a few weeks after you started in your van, I consider I’m a full time car dweller now, even though I’ve been in a winter let since October, I had hoped to be back out on the road sooner but on moving in I got Ill with covid and then put my back out at work, so plans to put some actual fixed units in the car ( I had lived with just the mattress and plastic boxes for 9 months) got delayed. but now 4 more days and I’m back to the car full time. Yes, as an older lady sometimes it can be a bit daunting, finding good park ups where you feel safe is, I think, the most important thing, otherwise as you say you don’t get a decent sleep. I’ve enjoyed visiting new places which on my pension I couldn’t do in a house, and now in two weeks I retire to live off my little pension, confident I will manage after learning to live a more frugal,life in the car. I think ignore anyone who says you’re not full time because you don’t spend every single night in the van, who cares, and I reckon your daughter will look back on this time as a great adventure, my kids still,talk about the times I would take them off in the tent for six weeks in the summer hols, and they’re now all in their 30s, and two of them love to camp with their own kids. Enjoy the next 12 months doing whatever suits you. Take care. Pam @Camperjazz

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Pam, time has flown hasn't it? Hope everything goes well when you get back to the car

I'd love to see you visit Hull again with Helen! Loads of pubs you'd love.

Such a lovely couple and amazing videos ❤

Thanks

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

Grate vlog James and you are both grate people jus down to earth so stuff the wingers and jus keep doing what you do best thanks

Good video, keep doing what you enjoy, take care.

cant believe its a year since i started watching just crack on with what your doing ignore the negative comments from jealous people

You've come a long way and we've enjoyed the journey. Keep it up! 100K this year for sure.

@bythecurb

5 ай бұрын

Thanks. That would be awesome

Well I LOVE YOU JAMES. Been following you Guy's from beginning and enjoying your blogs places I've never been.