Sadly my hill days are over. Watching and equally importantly, listening to your films fills me with joy and memories.This is your best that I've watched so far, many more to view! Don't stop doing this!

Absolutely mesmerising…. “This is my church” ❤

@TheSoloSummiteer

5 ай бұрын

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Bloody lovely Dave, and don’t forget, ‘God is a DJ’ 😀

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Gavin 😎🙏🏻

Spectacular and a cut above the normal lakes KZread videos, that phone banging against my chest would drive me nuts lol 👍🏻

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Adrian. Know what you mean about the phone. It’s smacked me in the mouth more than once. Need it to be handy for filming tho. ATB Dave

I agree with the other guys who say this is the best video yet great drone shot of the gill my kind of route 😎👍🏻👍🏻

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Dave 🙏🏻

My dad and me did this route with full camping gear in the 70s. We exited via Mickle Door and camped on Gunson Knott. Never again we both said, lol we had no idea in those days. Its very rare to be able to see Snowdonia from the lakes, but you have a totally clear view along with the sharp view of the Isle of Man. Don't think its the mountains of Mourne in Ireland, but i could be wrong. Love your filming, keep up the good work.

GOD is a DJ 😉 An amazing video again what a hike and what stunning views. You definitely make people want to get out there and enjoy the outdoors. You are an inspiration, keep up the great work your videos are amazing.

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks man. Really appreciate that 🙏🏻

Brilliant video! The views looking back on the ascent were breathtaking. That waterfall was so beautiful. What a find! 😊

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

It’s a stunning Langdales secret 🤫 😎🙏🏻

Apart from the rest..... awesome. Loved the my church comment. Totally get that.........and what a swim. So jealous 👌

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks John 🙏🏻

Dave....my fellow camping brother....you are a crazy crazy man, or as us Cumbrians like to say, an absolute barnpot 🤣 that has to be the craziest route to a camp that I have ever seen, well above and beyond what I could ever achieve 👍 the effort that you put into your route, camp and videos is by far the best on KZread, I sir doth my cap to you 🥰 I remember you talking about this one on our camp, and just how excited you were about it and I see why now 😁🏕️ absolute belter mate, catch you soon buddy, atb Paul 🙏🏕️🏕️🏕️😁

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

The land that time forgot. Great drone footage and what really came across for me is how much you care about what you do and the output. A sincere thanks from me. I loved the drone footage which was outstanding and showed a different perspective. Stay safe and cheers Sel

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Buzz. Really appreciate your kind words 🙏🏻

Another great vid Dave.. Now that is 1 route up crinkle crags I have not done.👍

Thanks for uploading, Dave. Just awesome, as ever! ⛰👍

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

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Hello there Dave, I half expected King Kong and a couple of T Rex to come careering over the edge of the gully.😄 Seriously good stuff you must be fit to get up there with all your kit and caboodle. Well done Dave,superb stuff M8. ATB......and keep 'em coming. Michael.😊👊👍⛰🏕

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael. Yeah it’s a stunning place in there. Glad you enjoyed it ATB Dave

There’s no better silence than the silence on top of a mountain… 👍🏼 great video again mate really enjoyed watching it. Liked the faithless quote..🙌🏼…You should have your own series on Netflix mate, far more entertaining than the tripe they have on there.

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks Rick. Really appreciate that 🙏🏻

@BrosBrainsBroke

Жыл бұрын

The Netflix Series would be awesome 👍👍😎😎

Everyone here has put my emotions and thoughts concerning this so very special video into much better words than I could venture to find. They have all been said. Watching this film was a mindblowing experience. Thank You. I hope You are okay. Take care. Elvira

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

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great video again STANDARD!!!! sorry about your drone buddy 🥹looking forward to the next 👊

Awesome Dave, really find your videos soothing, even the Red from the bottle looks Ace 👌

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

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Hi Dave, did this today with a watch of your video to find the route. Absolute class, had great weather for it as well. Cheers for posting as might never have stumbbled across this one.

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

Thanks for this Dave, you take us to lovely places, beyond the abilities of most of us to get to! You are so right about the solace to be gained up in the hills, they are so much bigger than us and so old and calm. They are places to put things into perspective, and t think. To be somewhere where you can see no one and hear no sound other than natural sounds is wonderful and such a privilege, thanks again.

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Neil 🙏🏻. Thank you

Cracking mate 👌 love these unexplored places ! Put this on my bucket list

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Nice one Brian 😎👍

Getting me in the mood for spring and summer camping this Dave, love it. Definitely trying this ascent this year ⛰️

@TheSoloSummiteer

6 ай бұрын

Nice one pal. I’m sure you’ll love it. Don’t forget your wellies. And some🍷 😁👍

Just catching up on my backlog of videos to watch. Been busy lately and not had a chance to watch them. This was great mate. Cracking camp and loved the swim. That’s definitely on my list of places to go for a swim before the end of the summer. Right, just starting to watch your next one 👍😊

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Rob. Glad you enjoyed it 😎⛰⛺️👍

Brilliant video, Dave 👍🏻. That waterfall looked amazing. Thanks for sharing as always

This has to be one of the best Lakeland films I have watched . Hats off to you , epic work .

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks Peter. Really appreciate that 🙏🏻

What a wonderful video. Just beautiful! Really enjoyed this. Thanks for making and sharing this experience with us.

Don’t know how you will top that video Dave, just absolutely stunning from start to finish. Fantastic drone footage and sunset and sunrise to die for. Loved it. Take care pal👍

Hello Dave, no noise, no people, and as you said, heaven. I'm not religious, but when I'm in the mountains it just feels so spiritual, and without contradicting what I've just said, I'm in the lap of the gods. Take care my friend. Simon, Somerset.

Epic film, superb!

Absolutely fantastic, thanks for taking us with you.

Just wonderful, thank you Dave :)

Your best vid yet man!

Absolutely spectacular, no words describe it.

bloody brilliant a perfect scramble in an epic untouched environment. stunning sunset topped off with a morning inversion what more can you ask for In one camp 🙌⛺️⛰️❤️ right up my street that 👌

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks my friend 🙏🏻

Great video Dave,,, very jealous.

Miles of smiles 👍😁Amazing!

Brilliant as usual :) you've got a wicked sense of humour Brew :) ... hope you can see me hiking just behind the Isle of Man lol although now enjoying no people in Donegal mountains at the moe :) ATB "u know me" lol excellent

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Haha. Big thanks as always Merky 😁👍. I’ll look out for you 😜. ATB - Dave

Well Dave, another great video. You picked a hell of a route in the beginning. The one area early on in the hike , could have gotten bad in a hurry. The views were awesome and I'm enjoying all your videos I've seen so far. Some I've watched more than once. You do a great job on these. Have a very merry Christmas and happy new year. Dwayne

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks Dwayne. Really appreciate that. Best wishes to you too 🙏🏻

great stuff.

Wow!!!! Spectacular, amazing. Your best video yet. The best adventure video I've seen including all the professional stuff you see on the BBC. My partner Jill commented that she felt that she was climbing that ghyll with you, the footage and background music was so good. Well done Dave. I really don't think you can beat this. John Mac

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your kind words John. Glad you enjoyed it and ATB - Dave

Cracking video as always Dave. What a route up. Loved every moment and you sure do show The Lakes at their best. Need to get back up there soon. Cheers.

That was worth the wait. That was a cracking route up and weather was perfect

Absolutely gorge ous!

Outstanding Dave, really first class video - thanks!

Blown away yet again, absolutely gorgeous, stunning, incredible, beautiful. Cant find the words for this one Dave. You have raised the bar yet again, honestly, that was spectacular. You have made me fall in love with the crinkles all over again. Im sure I will watch this one many, many times. Thank you for sharing 🙏 ❤️

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks as always Keren 🙏🏻

29:39 That looks like you're in Cambodia haha! Crazy beautiful landscape

Fantastic video mate 👍

@TheSoloSummiteer

12 күн бұрын

Big thanks Marcus 👍

Thanks Dave, brilliant as always. You took us, well me certainly, to a place I haven’t seen before. Coincidentally I am planning to do Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell next week so it was great to see such a stunning route. I won't, however, be venturing that way! I think I shall stick to a more conventional approach and try and keep my feet dry. There are lots of good walking/wild camping vlogs on KZread but for me yours are the ones that really make me feel I am there with you on your adventures. Combine that with your knowledge and expertise and your friendly manner and it makes your output simply unmissable.

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Martin. Good luck with your trip 😎⛰👍

What a night. Superb Dave👌Well done again

And you my friend are the one KZreadr who never fails to inspires me and no doubt countess others just get out there. First class edit and always Dave and still raising the bar with your content, as always thank you for taking us all along with you. 👍👊

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael 🙏🏻

This was like a full blown movie! The drone footage is phenomenal! Great work mate! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

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Just a few weeks ago I wandered up Pike O'Bisco via the way you came down and saw a path going towards Crinkle Gill, had no idea it was there! What an amazing route, flipping epic, stunning area, and very isolated haha. Well done on getting up there, you made it look easy💪. Loved every minute of the hike, had me engrossed and then to have a camp like that, just perfect🌅⛺️. Great drone footage as always shame about the damage, you captured the place in perfect light. To finish, the waterfall, what an end to an awesome hike, fantastic stuff Dave, truly incredible 👏. Top top job mate, what a guy! 🏞🤩🚶‍♂️🏊‍♀️🤘

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Paul. ATB Dave

Wow, This video was superb, thank you so much for sharing these videos. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

You had some stunning conditions on that one pal. The morning was just 👌🏻 Nice one 👍🏻

Utterly fantastic, love the photography, what can I say but:....more...more...more..

epic that Dave mate from start to finish, that route up looked well tough and sketchy, them sharp wet rocks just waiting for you to make the wrong move, great views from the top too, me and my son bivvy camped on Friday up crinkle crags, but went up the way where the waterfall is (oxendale beck) I think?, cracking waterfall. Great weather for you, brilliant, atb Mick 👍

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks Mick. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍. ATB - Dave

Stunning video from start to finish! Amazing route up, fantastic conditions for your camp, and that pool and waterfall were idyllic. The best videos you can get 👍

Was going to look for a Hollywood blockbuster for tonight's entertainment, don't need to bother now. Thanks, your a trooper!

Sunset over the Sca Fells., beautiful, my most favourite fells❤️ Great route by the way.

What a challenge that was loved every minute of this epic trip Dave you just excel every time.....I could never think of doing this ....never knew you could see North Wales. Superb Dave ,stay well.

👍😁👍 Absolutely perfect.. What a brilliant weekend and a great adventure upto crinkle craggs.. Doesn't get any better than that, until the next one 😁

Awsome Dave. We have been to Whorneyside Force and yes, it was amazing. Will be giving Crinkle Gill a go 👍

For tonight Dave is a DJ! Loved the Faithless reference. Really enjoy your longer videos showing how difficult these routes are. Perfect place to pitch and chill. Stay well mate.

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks Andy. Much appreciated 🙏🏻

Absolutely superb video in every way mate ! total respect for the effort put into that climb.

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

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That really was a dip!! I cant think of a more beautiful place for a swim, whorneyside force has to be one of the most beautiful hidden gems in Lakeland ❤️

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

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Looking forward to this, the intro from you dave is hilarious 😂 great start.👍

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

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Unbelievable mate ! Looks like something out of a movie . Was actually cringing watching u climbing up thought you where going to slip Awesome video as usual mate

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Haha. Cheers bud 😎👍

Puglia.........quality....had a great hike around Easedale tarn the other week with a dip at the waterfall half way up. Langdales week after next. Looking forward to it!!

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Nice one Nick. Enjoy your trip 😎⛰👍

Blown away by that scenery, Dave. Loved the long format too. Glad the drone got some good shots on its last flight!

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Nice one Ste. Much appreciated my friend 🙏🏻

What a great video !! (again!) Loved every single bit of it. Crinkle gill is officially on my list now. Keep up the fantastic work and enjoy!! Thank you

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

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Loved the longer format Dave. Lots of brilliant footage and you were smiling throughout. Ace to see. Stay safe and well mate, Adge

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

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Fantastic video Dave. I’m glad you mentioned how special the silence is. It’s hard for people to imagine when constantly surrounded by the constant dull hum of towns and cities. Pure silence is truly special and even more so when you’re outside surrounded by huge skies and views. Thank you for sharing Dave. Stay strong ✊

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Tim 🙏🏻

really enjoyed this dave! your genuine enthusiasm for the mountains really shines through in your films and this longer length episode really suits your channel. not only that, the production quality is excellent too. it’s clear that you spend time thinking where to place the camera, what music to use and getting a great balance of epic shots and pieces to camera. really awesome work!

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

I do put a lot of thought into it. It’s always nice to be rewarded by comments such as yours. Big thanks 🙏🏻

Wow what a beautiful view Dave. The drone footage looks like something out of Jurassic park..lol Thanks for hike. Be safe Have a great weekend ✌️

That was well worth watching. Brilliantly shot. That ascent was some undertaking. I reckon that could only be the Isle of Man Dave. Was well worth going to that waterfall and taking the plunge wasn’t it. Shame about the trash left. I get proper angry when I see that. PS the trailblazer 44 is the favourite of my packs, I can’t be doing with those Osprey contraptions anymore. I’ve just ordered one of those Mammut bottle holders for it. Top tip Dave - decathlon poolside sliders - about £6 a go and weigh about 150 grams a pair - good for gadding around camp in. ATB Chris😎👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris. And thanks for the top tip 👍

Fantastic vid, one of your best i think

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

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Great vid 👍

Nothing beats a gentle bimble on a Sunday afternoon Dave!! 😂🤣. Wow, that was incredible. Loved your obvious excitement, and nerves at the outset. Perfect conditions and to then end up having Whorneyside Force all to yourself. Just 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 !

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Haha. Big thanks Stuart 😎😁👍

That's one hell of a great effort 👏👏👏👌 great Vlog.

@TheSoloSummiteer

6 ай бұрын

Much appreciated John 🙏🏻

Amazing 🤩👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Top man!!!

Liking the offgrid adventures TSS matey :-)

Dave, absolutely incredible - what a video with everything and views that are awesome. Well done what a climb and ATB, Steve

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks as always Steve 🙏🏻

Great 1 Dave, Can't beat drinking Vino from the bottle while camping roll on the next one, You are a inspiration to myself and our lass 👍💪💪💪

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Keith 🙏🏻

The best so far ! Can’t believe the weather. Sitting working from home on the South Coast in 30 degrees ~ your vlogs are essential therapy. I must have missed the waterfall on so many occasions when walking as Pike is a winter and spring fav. Getting the map out later. CrinkleGill that was tense just watching. Now I know what happened to the drone. Brew with a view is now red wine with a view. Love that you took the kit to the essentials and pulled out a bottle of red wine 😂🤣😂

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Haha. Cheers Colin. Glad you enjoyed it 😁👍

Smashed it....again. the views looked awesome before you even started to climb and they only got better.....way better, the weather you had was amazing too. I wish I could of been doing that walk with you, but as you said, I wouldn't be prepared for that, like most mortals, i definitely wouldn't be able too, as my lack of fitness wouldn't let me haha 😅. My heart was in my mouth when you was scaling that waterfall/gorge, loads of effort needed for that, well done. I felt guilty drinking a beer while watching 👀 😅. The crap you do just for our viewing pleasure is commendable, drone remote in one hand, gopro in the other, you're mad, but well worth the end results 👌. Get yourself some sealskinz socks, though plastic bags are cheaper 😄. You well deserved on take 2 lol that ham hock with salad n wine 🍷 😋. I'm so jealous of how you are able to do what you do best. I'm sorry for an essay of a message, but your footage, efforts and commitment deserve it 👏. If this isn't read no worries buddy, but if it is, I hope you've enjoyed reading it while on another cracking wild walk/camp/climb and it sorta kept you entertained 😊. Thanks for sharing, it was an epic watch Dave 🤙🤗👍 Ps sorry about your drone 😬

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely read every single comment Richard. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this. Really appreciate it. ATB Dave

Liked the 'God is a DJ' reference 👍. Another cracking video, Dave!

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

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As you know I appreciate all your videos Dave, but this is possibly your best yet. I remember attempting to walk this in about 2006, in VERY different conditions and giving up early, ending up in the walker's bar at the Dungeon Ghyll as it went dark! Great that you made it all the way.

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks Kevin 🙏🏻

Brilliant video, Dave. Some superb footage from that tough climb up the ghyll - really gave us a flavour for how spectacular it was and how tricky. Not easy to climb that when you've got a heavy pack on your back. Fantastic pitch, especially with the light over the Scafells at sunset and then the view over the inversion the next morning. I know exactly what you mean about the silence - that's so special to not hear anything, let alone a manmade sound. I agree about it being a place to heal up there - it calms the soul, whatever your problems. I'm glad you explained the lack of the familiar creaking noise... and there was me thinking you'd just lubricated your knees this time! 🤣

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Haha. Glad you enjoyed it Irene. Always a pleasure to take you guys along for the journey 🙏🏻

Superb Dave. Second and a half time of watching. The route in and the effort gone into capturing it was superb. Conditions looked spot on and the views at the top are awesome. Loved the drone shots in the gorge … really gives scale. Cracking mate! 👏🏻👏🏻

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks pal. Sometimes I think unless you’ve done it for yourself it’s difficult to appreciate the effort involved. We do love it tho, eh. ATB my friend 🙏🏻

Well Dave, what a fantastic video that was. Perfect weather, similar to the day before when you were on Mellbreak, but your chosen route up to Crinkle Crags was a cracker. I've never been up there even in my prime, to be honest I've only been up Crinkle Crags twice and both times from Cockley Beck in Eskdale and both occasions more than 30 years ago now! I have done Hard Knott and Harter Fell within the last 10 years or so. Beautiful scenery as you said, what more could anyone wish for? Thanks once again for creating such masterpieces, for those of us no longer able to get up and do the same as you!🤣🤣. I admire ( and envy) you Cheers Mike

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Much thanks Mike. Really appreciate your kind words 🙏🏻. ATB - Dave

Was amazing that Dave. I have to say I prefer the longer videos especially with views like that 👍🏻

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks John 🙏🏻

That drone shot coming backwards up the gill was fantastic and when it was high above you I felt that you were the only person on the planet. With so many hiking and wild camping videos on you tube very much same same but you always bring something different Dave something a bit special. What a cracking adventure it only needed a T Rex to pop it’s head around the corner and it would have been the land that time forgot lol. Thanks for sharing that Dave cracking stuff ✊

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks John. Means a lot 🙏🏻. Take care and ATB Dave

Great video mate, I'm glad I'm not the only lunatic who does this kind of shit, this route is awesome but very tiring def for more experienced people, no accidents, be prepared, take your time and think about it. 😀 love it mate 👍 feel a radio 1 dance anthems and a drive to the lakes coming on me mate. Atb

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Haha. Nice one Craig. Good lad 😎👍

Fantastic

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks 😎👍

Absolute beast Dave I’m tired 🥱 watching that 🤣 Atb 👍

Hi Dave your enthusiasm for the mountains is infectious. That was a really challenging route, you don’t do conventional that’s for sure! Love the look of that duomid. Thanks for sharing your adventures pal. Cheers.

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Gary 🙏🏻

Thanks for the great footage and the effort to do this one handed, so we can enjoy it also. Regards from NZ.

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks Lee 🙏🏻🇳🇿

@winstonsmithsoul

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSoloSummiteer I was born in Barrow, lived in Dalton as a kid until my family emigrated to NZ. My father took us around the Lake District when he had time from working at the shipyard. I still get a bit ome sick when watching. Also my body is broken from construction work and I’m not capable of doing the epic trips you do, but I can still appreciate pushing limits and the satisfaction people gain.

That's some epic route definitely not for the faint hearted but some stunning views.i know you're a few weeks behind the weather was amazing then the last 2 weekends I've been in the lakes the weather as been pretty grim lol.

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Craig. Yeah that was about 3 weeks ago. ATB Dave

Thanks!

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Richard 🙏🏻

Some say nine times out of ten if you go to the Langdales you will spot a wild Dave...great camp, much prefer scrambling up a mountain than plodding up a path. Great stuff once again, cheers!

@TheSoloSummiteer

Жыл бұрын

Haha. Big thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍