Hi folks, this is the event that led to us buying our Consort Motorhome. I won’t spoil the story but a sequence of events taught us a big lesson and it made us feel that someone up there put us through the experience to keep us on track as we get older. We don’t show anything unpleasant but the experience certainly was, so best not to watch this one whilst having your lunch, dinner or whatever.

@geoffreylowe9082

5 ай бұрын

Being a full-time vanlifer I always carry charcoal powder which I mix with a glass of water great for upset stomach. Will turn your stools black for a day or two. Cheers

Sorry about your food poison experience but thank you for sharing

Poor Ken,hope you're feeling better,lucky for you that Carol was able to get you home!

@andypugh2000

5 ай бұрын

I would hope so considering it was last June 😂😂

You both did so well through that incident. I've travelled alone quite a bit in my life and no matter how hardened and capable one becomes, in times of difficulty or illness, it's never more obvious how alone and vulnerable you are, unless you have someone capable with you. Having grown up in a village by the sea, my diet at one time consisted of a lot of seafood and I know from experience exactly what Ken went through. It's no surprise that you tasted aomething off and my advice is ALWAYS stop eating the second you taste something off and spit out what's in your mouth. No matter how rude or wastful you feel, it is never ever worth eating more because the resulting illness is inevitable 9 times out of 10 if you continue eating. On an entirely different note: your eye for photography and how you capture scenes in your videos are fantastic, even just what you film from the van. It's probably a combination of your editing too but always a joy to watch.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Good advice re the seafood. We will definitely do that in future. Thanks for the lovely comment 🙂

Food poisoning is just awful. I have had it a couple of times in my life and also while working as a nurse in an Infectious Diseases Unit, nursed patients who were very poorly with it. Glad you were ok. I’ve loved your French vlogs. Thank you Carol and Ken.

Thank God Carol felt ok to drive! Gosh I have to admit I laughed quite hard at the part where you stopped to have lunch while Ken was being sick. Gosh what great story. Thank you for sharing.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

😁👍

@katewebber1131

4 күн бұрын

Only started watching after you got the new van. It gave you lots of fun, but the new van must be like paradise, own loo and shower. Traveling around Italy was a shocker re bathrooms , finding public toilets a pain and you pay as well. Heat is worse when it's humid. Live in the subtropics, so used to it.Could not manage without a loo.

@LifeistooshortCK

4 күн бұрын

@@katewebber1131 the new van is certainly more comfortable and the onboard toilet is very welcome. We’re not used to high temperatures and humidity so would struggle 🙂

My son had food poisoning in France. His wife drove across France to get him home. He said he was never happier than to see the white cliffs of Dover.Maybe home represents safety in our minds. Back in the eighties I got caught in rain like that,in fact worse. It was on spaghetti junction and suddenly I couldn't see a thing except water. Just had to keep following my nose and pray. Most frightening driving experience of my life. Yep,always have a repository for whatever may come along.❤

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

I always like seeing those cliffs👍

I’m so sorry you were so ill Ken, what a nightmare. I was thinking it may have been the crab, it was the only food Carol didn’t eat that day and the heat wouldn’t have helped. I’m so thrilled that you got your new van and hopefully all will be well with your travels in her/him. Carol, you are amazing, helping Ken through his ordeal and doing all that driving on the wrong side while he was sick beside you. You both make a fantastic couple and compliment each other so well. I’m looking forward to your new adventures ahead. X

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

My money is on the crab. 😁👍

Fully agree with you as we get older our bodies need care and comfort you now have a lovely van enjoy every minute

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Great episode guys 😊

Hmmm. Making me rethink….food for thought. Thank you

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

We were so happy we were able to change our choice of van. It has all worked out so well.

We am so looking forward to your adventure in your new van. I actually got emotional when watching your video when you collected it ❤

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it ❤️

You guys are a great team!

Ahh noo! You broke the golden van rule, no seafood while in the campervan! 😊 Ohh Ken, you poor thing, there’s literally nothing worse. Carol what a trooper, driving on & getting you both to the comfort of home safely. 🥰 Well sometimes these lessons are sent to us for a reason & I hope you never have to go through the unpleasant experience again, but at least if you do, you’ll can comfortably sit on your own loo! There’s really nothing quite like having an emergency 🆘 toilet use 🚽 at the side of the road in your own van, G can vouch for that 🤭 🙈 I hope you’re having a fabulous time in your lovely shiny new van 🚐 Great, honest video as always! Em & G 💜 x

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Yes, we feel so much happier having a fixed loo and shower. Loving the new van 🙂

@karennevin7101

5 ай бұрын

Yikes! I will be adding that golden rule to our van camping!!

@vansforthememories

5 ай бұрын

@@karennevin7101 haha 😂 yes, it’s definitely a rule in our van 🚐 while on our travels 🤭 Em 💜

@julielee6144

3 ай бұрын

After working for 24 years in the restaurant profession l will respectfully advise that you were extremely fortunate to avoid hosptalisation.The seafood that you consumed was obviously harbouring a very high level of contamination and the initial distaste you detected was a definite red flag.With any food that requires refrigeration in your van please don't ever turn off your cooling.l'm very glad you're ok and looking forward to some wonderful experiences in your new vehicle.Take care 🌅

@sweetlorraine6982

3 ай бұрын

I’ll second that what a trooper Carol, don’t know if i could do that driving in a foreign land, at my age i already will not drive at night unless it’s a short journey and even then it’s usually for one of the family not myself.

So glad you’re feeling better 👍❤️❤️👍

What a dreadful experience for you both! On the bright side you now have a beautiful new van to continue your amazing adventures. We’ve also learnt Carol has a remarkable constitution to have still needed her lunch. Thanks for sharing both the ups and downs of van life, in your usual genuine and gentle style.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

Glad your both OK 👍

What an amazing chateaux

There is nothing worse than food poisoning, I had it once when we returned from Spain I caught Campylobacter from chicken so I feel your pain Ken

lovely video and some great driving to thanks

Loved France. So bright and lovely sky. Glad Ken got better . Looking forward to your next trip.

So sorry this happened; grateful you were able to get home safely - well done Carol. Seems like a lot of things worked out for the best in the end.

Great to know you are both well now and have your lovely new van to keep us entertained Looking forward to what you get up to this coming year 👍

Glad you are both ok. Look forward to your adventures in the Consort. Cheers guys.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙂

We watched it last night, so sorry you were taken ill Ken, but Carols attempt at not laughing at your predicament made us laugh, we love watching your videos, keep it up.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 😀

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

😁👍

Hello Carol & Ken great vid loved the Horses 😁 Allwsys best to head home when not feeling well might of been the prawn glad your feeling better .Look forward to your Adventures 😁

I've always said that people insisting on no toilet facilities haven't considered illness or just the non availability of a convenient wc somewhere near. Life likes to throw curve balls & I'm glad you survived the horrible experience & even more glad you have your own facilities now.

Carol&ken such a joy to watch you both ,, very pleasant easy listening,,,,, oh mmmm french ham ,,, france is a beautiful country to explore,, love your editing ❤️

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

Oh my.... What a horrible time you both had. So glad to see you better Ken and so glad to hear about a flexi ticket!

Carol and Ken,Good luck with the new camper!!Enjoy and stay healthy!!!

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Oh ken that sounds lousy ! Glad your feeling better 😊

Hope you're feeling better

Like you say heat and fridge fluctuations a lesson you wont ever do again. Enjoyed the series, carry on Jack as they say.x❤

An excellent lesson in being prepared and asking yourself "What if........?". Looking forward to seeing your travels in the new camper.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

👍

Hi Carol and Ken Great video. I can fully sympathise with your predicament. When we lived in Mid Devon we went on a 5 day coach tour of Scotland based in Argyll which I know very well, we had done a few previously. Last day woke up poorly not able to take breakfast. Now facing at 0700hrs departure, a 14 hour return journey. Had no meds with me..relying on the planned stops we were going to make, South Scotland, 2 other stops and all times just about making to the facilities coupled with unruly geriatric mouthy passengers we had enough of them throughout the trip, a diversion around the midlands as the M6 was closed. Finally getting back to the South Molton drop off. The only way I managed to get back without a hospital visit was some meds picked up at a Motorway services.Coach trips never again! Hope that you are now enjoying that fabulous new van. Regards Crawford

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

That sounds like an ordeal. Bet you were so glad when that trip was over!

Ooh I am so sorry you were that sick Ken! I have had a similar but not so severe episode so I really felt sorry for you!!

I've been that poorly but then my husband was alive and with me and in a caravan with loo and shower. Now I'm a widow and 68, and it's made me think about the next van after my NIssan NV200. Thank you for your excellent vlogs. I couldn't have coped with the heat either but the Loire looked lovely.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Cheers 👍

Nasty event, It puts things into perspective, little red van had its limitations, wishing you all the best in the new van.

I hope this doesn't sound overly critical but I can't see why this mishap led to an abandoned holiday. There are plenty of cheap, automatic check-in hotels in France such as Formule 1 and equally many laundry facilities, often outdoor in supermarket car parks. I've had a similar experience myself and whilst it's certainly unpleasant, once the damage is done it's not to difficult to recover. Maybe I'm trying to convince myself as I've just bought a California after coachbuit ownership. Hopefully a dodgy moule won't put my thinking to the test too quickly. Good luck with your new van.

Interesting video, thank you. Fantastic chateau. Food poisoning is the worst and can be very dangerous, as you can rapidy dehydrate. Flat Coca Cola will replace electrolytes though, if you can keep it down.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Cheers 👍

It was so lucky you were not both unwell. That has only happened to me once in my life. Fortunately at home but I spent the whole night in the bathroom. I could not leave! I cannot imagine being in a van without facilities.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

If we had both had it it would have been dire.

We’ve been loving your adventures and we’re so glad you got home safely. I think you made the right decision to make your way back home. Our first trip to Scotland and then a trip down to the lakes ended so abruptly because of the same reason, we were supposed to head to wales after the lakes before heading back home to Kent but I became so ill that all I wanted was to get back home.. my husband was marvellous and just drove all the way back home.. I’m looking forward to seeing your many adventures together in your new van xx

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Sorry you had that experience ☺️

Aww Ken you poor thing (and poor Carol having to witness all that was going on!) What a crappy way to end your trip - no pun intended 😂 Wishing you both the happiest of maiden voyages and hope you're both enjoying getting to know your new van. Thanks for the content, we love watching! xx

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. All is going well and we are loving the new van 🙂

happy you survived Ken , this is the exact reason I have a Porta Potti tucked away for an emergency , like you never used it in the last 5 years but there could come the day it might be needed as you found out , still don't have a shower though lol

Oh ken hopefully you are much better now thanks for sharing 😊

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

I am!

Hello you two, I am sorry but I had to laugh. Trip in memory lane, like more people in the comments. I am a solo traveller all my live, camping in a small tent and mostly by public transport. Almost 50 years ago I got sick like Ken, in a very very hot Dordogne. People wanted to help, but I only wanted my mum🤭. She came from Rotterdam for the rescue next day! Nowadays I have a microcamper and indeed a nice loo in it. The storm reminded me of very nasty weather in Croatia on the coast. Nice Germans gave me a shelter in their California VW, I felt more safe on the rubber wheels during the lightnings. I wish you very nice new memories in that lovely home from home on wheels.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Good old mum. It’s fine to laugh at these situations 😁👍

Top of our list to buy our new motorhome was a decent size shower/loo room. Then fixed bed. The rest can be of lesser importance I feel. Glad to hear you got over it Ken and well done Charlie Brown the ( smelly) ambulance driver !!!

Thank you so much for the graphic detail. Just the thing we needed while tucking into the weekend takeaway lol. I think we’ve said before that we’re not convinced by the utility of a shower but definitely think the loo will be liberating. Another lovely series though thank you. Take care x

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Sorry about that 😅 We’ve tried the shower in the new van and it works well but we won’t be using it every day ☺️

Oh no! Poor Ken! That situation is the stuff of nightmares. I can see why you changed your mind about the type of van to buy.

Our potapotti is worth it's weight in gold! Got us out of lots of shifty situations 😂😅😊

Oh no! Personally I would never travel without loo and shower, means far less hunting for these facilities or going to campsites.

Wetherspoons in the UK does have pretty good english breakfast meals. They do also have descent prices for a pint of beer. I usually like a pint of bitter. That is not heard of in Scandinavia.

You two had me laughing when you talked about how amazing it was she still had an appetite for lunch. LOL 😆

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Yes Carol is a real trooper. I would have been just the same had it been her who was ill 😁👍

I had guessed what might have happened , but nevertheless it was a shock to hear the full story. Carol is amazing how she handled the challenge, and the expense of the flexi CT ticket was money well spent. Ironically I have just bought a bivvy loo for the new campervanning season, not happy with how much space the PortaPotti takes up and all the faff with chemicals and water (only ever taken it once on a trip, but never primed it for use). Sorry, I forgot to click the Amazon link from your video. I'm amazed at how little space it takes. We also have an external cold water shower fitted to our Bilbo. I can appreciate the distress that you suffered, Ken. I had food poisoning from a shop bought egg sandwich on holiday in the Scottish Highlands. I can still remember the pain from the stomach ache. I can also remember driving (Chris was actually driving) a hire car through the Tuscan hills years ago when a storm began rapidly. The hail stones were the size of golf balls, fortunately we could pull over and sit it out, and even the Italian drivers did the same. We were worried that the hire car would be damaged, but fortunately it was ok. So glad you were able to cancel the VW base vehicle and that you followed the recommendation for Consort. Your new campervan looks amazing, I expect Consort will attract a lot of interest from people considering changing their campervan or from those seeking to join our wonderful world of camping in a leisure vehicle. At least we're vegetarian so reduced risk of food poisoning, but I'm still wary with 🥚 s😄 Have fun in Yorkshire 🚐❤️🍾 xx

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thanks. The Bivvy loos are great. We will probably still use the bag it and bin it principal in our new van toilet ☺️

Poor old you Ken, well done you, Carol for doing all the driving. This is one thing that is always at the back of my mind, as I travel alone, especially last year when I did Poland and Slovakia. But there you are, you can't let it worry you or you wouldn't go anywhere 👍🐸

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

We were just unlucky. You are right, you can’t let things like that stop you from travelling 🙂

I am sorry to hear you were so ill and bravo to Carol for making the whole drive back. Having to get up in the night to go to the bathroom was a deciding factor on the rv I purchased. No more tent camping or campers without facilities for me these days. I saw the new video of the new campervan, it’s beautiful.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

Oh poor ken it's not a nice thing to happen 😢 high 5 carol still gotta eat😅 can't wait to watch the new adventures xx

Wow, what a chateau! Amongst other things, you will definitely appreciate a van loo on your travels. No more dodgy prawns for Ken, hopefully. We’re looking forward to your new van adventures 😊

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

Oh Ken (& Carol) it has always amazed me who you got by without the toilet and so much wildcamping. Staying on sites I guess is a different story. Little red is a great van but one of the reasons we went for the Nugget Plus is the fixed toilet. It has a shower but external (in an emergency at least it’s there). Unfortunately, I was taken ill (similar to you) sometime back and we were able to carry on. Had to really as I’m the only driver but we reduced the pace and everything worked out. Take care, fantastic new van in the Consort and look forward to your feedback on it. Enjoy everyday as ‘Life is too short’!

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Yes that toilet allows the trip to continue.

So so sorry to hear about your bad experience, we had guessed it might have been a medical thing that finally pushed you to a bigger van. Fingers crossed you will get everything from your new van that you wish for, and good luck passing "Little Red" onto a loving home. We are looking forward to your new adventures and how you marry up the comparisons between the two vans. Good luck and happy adventures.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support ❤️👍

Wow you really were poorly in the van. It would certainly change my mind also about shower and toilet. I can't imagine how bad you felt and away from home ...... Glad your ok. Thanks for sharing and making us all aware..... Hope you have a great weekend I'm sure out an about in the new van ..... Enjoy it both of you.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

We are having a great time thanks 👍

It is likely that the crab sandwich was the culprit, not the fish, most food poisoning needs an incubation period so is rarely due to the last meal eaten. Definitely agree it’s great having a toilet in the van, I’m sure you will enjoy your new van. Excellent vlogs of France, thank you.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Yes, it could have been the crab as Carol was OK. Enjoying the new van. Thanks for watching 🙂

Only came across your channel last night (the pick up of the Consort video) and really liked the relaxed style. This one though reminded me of the one and only time in my 56 years that I've suffered food poisoning whilst attending a wedding in N. Ireland. I really feel for you as it's a horrible experience, especially so when you're away from home. Nothing like the comfort and privacy of your own home when unwell. 😊 Looking forward to following along on your future travels. 👍

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Embarrassing for it to happen at the wedding. Being with others just makes it worse 😁👍

Oh my, so sorry for that experience with you guys. And can you imagine if Carol got that sick as well??!? Yeowsa

Hi you two! I can certainly relate to your bad experience. The same thing happened to my partner the last two days of our vacation in Nova Scotia, CA last summer. I was glad I had the 80’s soft rock music the keep me company all the way back home while he was sleeping is way back to health. So sorry to see the little red van go but I envy the luxury you will have in your new van. Be safe! Danielle, the little white van in Qc, Canada.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Danielle. Sorry to hear you had a similar experience.

Hello both. Been watching your last few videos but not commenting as we've been watching on the telly. The new van looks amazing. So sorry to hear that you were ill, although it did make me laugh too when you said it was both ends as I've been there when we all got Norovirus in a static caravan. It really is the worst thing ever and can only imagine how bad it was in the little red van. Glad you're well now and happy travels in the Consort.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Hello Helen & Karl, lovely to hear from you. Thanks for watching. Take care and safe travels 🙂

Really felt for you both on that trip. Not a situation anyone wants to be in. I recently fell sick in Merlin and it was great having the loo close by to be sick into! These things do happen and it’s a lot less stressful if you have the facilities to deal with it.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear you were ill. Hate being sick. 👍

Hi, oh Ken I felt so sorry about you being poorly, and being away from home, it must of been horrible for you. There’s nothing like being at home when you feel like that. Anyway I’m glad you are feeling better now. Loved the video, Carol the chateaux looked lovely you go to some lovely places so thank you for sharing it all with us. I have really enjoyed all the France trip lovely place. Take care see you soon 😊😊

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thanks ❤️

Oh merde!! Poor you Ken. Been there after a dodgy fish supper in Portree so I can definitely empathise. No fun but you coped amazingly ❤.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that!

Not a nice experience Ken … About 20 years ago I also had an experience that also made my mind up!! … We were travelling back from holiday when we missed a turning, and ended up in some serious traffic congestion. When we eventually arrived home mentally drained I jumped out the van and threw the map in the skip snd angrily said “that’s it we’re getting a Satnav” … Lol … Not the same as both ends I know … but it certainly made our mind up, and since then we’ve never looked back … I’m looking forward to seeing the updates on your new van. Good luck 👍

Oh wow what a nightmare 😮. I hear you. I think you were brave to ever do it without a loo. I need that peace of mind as I have a shy bladder/bowel lol ❤😂. Thanks for sharing ❤

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

we had a loo but one of us would have to go outside. Doesn’t work when you have to sit on it all day 😁👍

@stellaswancounselling

5 ай бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK for sure. The only time I experienced food poisoning was after eating a prawn 🍤.

We have been caught out a few times with the heat

Oh dear. I know exactly how that feels after suffering something similar myself! I’m so sorry it brought your travels to a halt but I think earlier that day you really looked like you were suffering with the heat. Thankfully you have your new van with full facilities but hopefully this won’t happen again. I usually say thanks for sharing but on this occasion I’ll just send my best regards. 😊

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙂

We had an RV in the US after retiring and selling our house, with a restroom, since we just wandered the country and never knew where we would be and if there would be facilities. We lived full-time in the RV for 3 years and were glad for the restroom. There are times on the road you just need the facilities in a hurry. Our smaller trailer (since we bought a house in another area of the US) is great, too, with a bathroom. We saw vans without them and knew that wasn't for us. Just found your youtube and enjoy it. Kathleen

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Hi Kathleen welcome ❤️

That was an explosive ending to your tour. What a nightmare situation but it did help you get your awesome new van. Fingers crossed you’ll never be in that situation again but the peace of mind has to be worth it. Great video as always.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Yes I can see why a toilet is sometimes referred to as ‘the thunder box’ now 😁. I am glad it happened now otherwise we would of been sat in a van we didn’t really want 👍

What a storm to drive through. Thank God you did so safely. What a beautiful Chateau. Dual spiral staircase was extremely unusual.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Hi Larry how are you doing?

@lcook0825

5 ай бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK Thanks for asking. I am have thru chemo treatments and 3/4 thru radiation and so far no negative reaction to either. Knock wood. I have a 4 day break right now but resume radiation Monday and chemo Wednesday.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

@@lcook0825 keep strong. We will be thinking of you ❤️

Really enjoyed following your trips everywhere. Poor Ken that brought back memories of a trip in our small caravan to Kent many years ago now but unforgettable. I’d packed a vacuum pack of mussels in garlic in the little fridge but there was so much in the fridge the door wasn’t shut properly. I cooked the mussels which tasted ok because they were in a garlic sauce. A few hours after eating them I felt so ill thought I was dying. It was pouring with rain and the last place you want to be feeling like that is in a little van! Long story short I was ill for weeks, went off mussels for a few years. I always wince when I see you’re eating prawns I would never eat seafood in a van away from home! Looking forward to following your future trips x

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

It has taught us a lesson too. Carol can relate to your mussels tale, they do not agree with her 🤮

Oh goodness.. sounds an horrific journey for you both… We have always taken a toilet in our van (we are much older than you two)…not a shower though (or just a pump one in a bucket) can understand why your needs changed… the new motor home looks fabulous… looking forward to your new adventures!

Firstly, Chateau Chambord looks amazing! More importantly, that's a brilliant use of the word 'delightful'! What a horrible experience. How dreadful... 🤢 I feel your pain. I teach small people so, yeah... bugs are a joy...!

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

😁👍

Glad you got home ok, I got food poisoning on holiday in Devon years ago,think it was a prawn sandwich i,d eaten earlier that day,was staying at a B ad B had an awful night and I was completely drained for 3 days.Glad you've got your new camper van it looks great and I wish you many happy travels in it,hope Little Red 's new owners will have happy journeys too.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Starting to think it may have been the prawns at lunchtime! Thanks 🙂

Ooof. What a horrid experience. Glad you survived without any dire consequences.

Hi both we bumped into you on the evening at the chateau, sorry to hear you were so ill the next day. Hope you enjoy your new van

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Hello, we remember meeting you 👋 Hope you enjoyed your visit. The chateau was lovely 🙂

Beautifully melodic tinkling from Francoise. I wonder if he tunes his own engine acarries spare keys Wrecking Ball, Start All Over, We Can't Stop and Flow-ers. All hits for someone called Mile-y. The last one spoken in a Lancashire accent kind of makes sense, I hope that plate doesn't register an achy breaky down!

Food poisoning...... Wow...... Iv just got over it after two weeks..... Completely wipes you out..... Pleased your in better health.... Stay healthy...

@LifeistooshortCK

2 ай бұрын

Yes it floored me. Hope you feel better now 👍

I hope it’s your new van you would be more happier because you have everything you need don’t make the same mistake in the little red

Good morning from lovely Syracuse, New York.😂❤

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Morning!

Well done Carol for getting the old man home safely! What a horror story. I am thankful for the, as yet unused, Boxio composting loo That I picked up for a whopping 93% discount a couple of months back. It will be resevred for precisely those types of emergency. Now I just have to rebuild the bed in my E-NV200 to make room.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

We hope you never have to use it 😅

cool vid on channel thanks lee

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Cheers Lee 🙂👍

Totally agree about having a shower and toilet in a van, the reason we sold our Ford Transit Custom campervan and got the Consort Reef, you just never know when you will be caught out! Debz never liked the idea of not having a "proper " toilet onboard, we had a porta potti, but just not the same tbh. So glad you made a full recovery and discovered one of the best conversion companies out there 🙂 Life is short, life is gonna be completely different now 🙂 No more looking for public toilets now 🙂 Looking forward to your travels in the Consort, it will be so much better for you both. Tale care, Trev Debz and Tyler x x

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Cheers guys 👍

We've followed you for ages, simillar ages to yourselves, but could never live in a van such as Little Red. It's a good job you can both drive and equally a good job you weren't both afflicted! We have a 6mtr IH camper van with a loo and shower and wouldn't change anything. Your new van must feel palatial. Enjoy 😁.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

We have discovered that its a long walk from one end of the van to the other to get your specs 😁👍

So sorry your holiday ended the way it did, but the final result was well worth it!!!! Ken what you went through was food poisoning, it has happened to me while camping in a tent and it was dreadful!!! so I made it home the next day and my own bed... stopping many times of course.....Love your new van it is fabulous....

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Diana 🙂

Yup! I don't know how you went so long without a bathroom! Glad you have one now...we just never know, eh?

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

You certainly never know what’s round the corner 🙂

So glad you both survived that weather and awful sickness. Carol you must have a strong constitution as I'm afraid I'd be joining Ken if I heard retching as I have a weak stomach! I'm eagerly awaiting your first trips in the new van to see what different experiences it gives you (apart from the obvious toilet, shower etc)Until then stay safe.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Carol was amazing as occaisionally she was getting splashed 🫣

@clareclark6535

5 ай бұрын

​@@LifeistooshortCKshe sounds it x

Wow. High ambient temperature, turning fridge off overnight, fish and prawns in the fridge….. a learning point here. We adjust fridge temperature upwards in these circumstances not turn it off. Best thing I bought was a cheap temperature gauge for the fridge to make sure we keep it at 5 degrees or below. And ice packs in freezer that can be redeployed to the fridge in an emergency. At least you got home…but another high risk to drive 7 hours like that to your heart, dehydration etc. Thank goodness you made it. Agree with you about the value of a proper toilet on board. Sure the Consort will be a game changer for you

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

That’s a good tip. We should have taken some ice packs in the freezer to help keep the fridge cool when needed 👍

@annamric6597

2 ай бұрын

With it being early summer, I'm surprised you don't get any solar power in the shade. I'd thought you got a trickle charge. Can you not turn the engine on to give you a boost. Or it it worth using a camp site for a good power up.

Hello Carol and Ken. I don't like heat at all, but humidity is the worst. I'm sorry you got sick Ken. Being sick at home is bad enough, but on the road it's even worse. You made the right decision. It's no luxury to have a toilet and shower, it's necessary. Whenever I travel (usually with a group) in a bus, I'm always relieved to have a toilet inside for emergency. I guess, it was a sign from above for you to buy a comfortable van😉. Take care

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Too true. Thanks Anita 🙂

So sorry Ken. Unpleasant at the best of times, let alone in the van and well done Carol to continue driving with all that going on beside 🤢🐕🚙

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

We were certainly glad to get home ☺️

That was a very expensive food poisoning! Flexi plus, and a new van with more facilities!! 😂😂 only kidding, I think you made the right choice, I love my 5.5 Ducato and would be without a shower and toilet. I am looking forward to your adventures in the new van.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

It was blooming expensive but I also could have been stuck with a van almost as expensive but with almost none of the benefits. Lucky escape 😁

Awful situation. I think I'd have looked for an F1 (formule1) hotel, self check in, some are motel like, circa 30€pn Seems mad to drive all that way, but home is home. Am enjoying your video style. Well put together.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

We just couldn’t even bear the thought of looking for a hotel. Just wanted to get home and cleaned up ☺️

Oh No so sorry to hear how ill you became Ken 😮😢 Food poison or Norovirus are the worse conditions to get while traveling 😮🫣 Carol you did so well driving home and luckily you didn’t become So Sick too . Hope your Fully Recovered Ken take care 🥰

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Fine now thanks 👍

I’m sitting in my campervan watching this episode and thinking that I need to throw out everything in my little freezer since i just checked it and it isn’t frozen solid. Better to restock from scratch than risk being that ill. I learn so much from you and other favorite vanlife KZreadrs.

@LifeistooshortCK

5 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good idea. Better to be safe , especially when living in a campervan ☺️

@willar7179

5 ай бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK yes, as my mom used to say “when in doubt, throw it out. “