Welcome to N. Carolina...... We moved here 3 years ago, totally sick and tired of So. Calif, and family here was calling us to move. The weather.... is totally crazy. We've had some wicked thunder storms in the past month, while it keeps everything green and growing, its also totally nerve wracking for those not used to it, but it also keeps everything from burning up in the summer "wild fires" that rage thru So. California. We're just northeast of Charlotte in Kannapolis. Welcome again and enjoy the Blue Ridge drive.

Longer videos please!😊

send some of that rain to central Texas please!

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

We've got plenty to share

Thanks Joe and Kate for sharing. Hope you have a wonderful week...

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

You too!

Thank you guys for sharing awesome content

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Welcome to NC!! We are on the coastal side of the state, so too far to come out and visit. Next time you come out to this side of the state, we hope to be able to say hello!

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Sounds good!

On our way from Baltimore to NM for Balloon Fiesta in 2019 the GPS updated saying there was a one hour and forty five minutes slow down ahead but we were still on the fastest route. A few seconds later we passed a sign saying the historic Buffalo Trace distillery was the next exit. We know nothing about BT but figured a historic distillery was better than traffic and boy am I glad we stopped! Now we have to search out buffalo cream every year 😊

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Ohhh that stuff is awesome in root beer!

Thanks!

@Weretherussos

10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

Lol, the quest for perfect health… sign me up!!! 🥃🍗

I live in Frankfort, Kentucky. Buffalo Trace recently built a new still next to their 1956 still to double production in a few years, and they bought and remodeled an old brick big box store across the street as a distribution center, just a quick drive back to the distillery for bourbon sales. That building (called the Ash Building) used to be leased by state government, and my little office cubicle was in it in 1991. The building is in the floodplain and had mold problems, and was abandoned until recently.

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Interesting - thanks for the history

Welcome to NC

Awesome video

Welcome to NC, so much to see and do here, have fun.

Buffalo Trace just became my favorite whiskey

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

They make good stuff. If you can find it try Benchmark. Inexpensive and smooth. Great for mixing

We really enjoyed our KFC in Port Alfred, South Africa. But when our children were young, we'd pick up a bucket and go to the local community parks. Often threw a blanket on the grass where the kids loved the picnic! Rarely eat it these days. Sad in a way.

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Sounds like fun. You could always recreate the old picnic days

Glasses for the RAIN 😂

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Yep - cuts through the glare of light reflecting off the rain so you can see better / further. Should try it sometime.

Awesome!

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Sorry Kate you missed Buc-ee's. It just opened and the newness hasn't worn off yet. It better not have those exit lines next year, our hotel is at that one. Enjoy the Blue Ridge.

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

That Buc-ee’s in TN I believe is brand new. We passed it returning home from Cade’s Cove in May and had not yet opened. Even though we love Buc-ee’s, we too would probably have had to pass with a mile long line. Unreal….

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Yeah it was crazy. Even the older Bucees in KY was packed.

@garretlewis4103

11 ай бұрын

@@Weretherussos Wow…it is because they have become legendary.

ty guys for sharing love the videos:) hope momma is doing well ...stay safe

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

She is, thank you!

"Spindrift" is also my favorite!🥤🥤See you guys on next video!

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Good choice!

I didn’t realize people still ate Kentucky Fried Chicken!

Mash potatoes and gravy, yeeeeeah!!

What’s up Vanlife family! Enjoy the adventure anywhere in the US. Happy trip always! We do they same traveling coast to coast. ❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Thanks

Kates smile is the only reason I can tolerate Joes constant coffee mentions.

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

I think most of the audience would agree

@rvboondocker2559

10 ай бұрын

Agreed.

The last time I had KFC was in Los Angeles about 15 years ago. It was 3/4 freeze and 1/4 chicken. Hope yours was better!

thinking that their Quality Control process ensures all the correct liquor bottles go to the distributor whom issues the bottles out to be shipped and sold at the store. No confusion that could occur if sending bottles directly from the factory. Noticed they had a Chewbacca statute at the KFC place you visited. (realized your seat belt no longer has the Chewbacca cover). Well, next time for a motorcycle ride. This summer lately has many storms but at least we're not in a drought anymore like before (lawns need mowed every week in July which is usually not the case on 'normal' years)

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

No they have to do it due to blue laws. They end up having to purchase the alcohol back from the distributor at above what they sell it to them for.

I had KFC in a mall in Haifa, Israel. I was there in business and wasn’t a great fan of the local food and then saw KFC in the mall. It had been years since I had eaten it, but what a satisfying meal!

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Sometimes it does the trick

Holy cow! Adding to my storm playlist. 🌩️🌧️

I had KFC in Coos Bay, Oregon years ago. It's the story behind it that made it memorable but I only share that story in person...

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

You’ll have to share it with us one day

I would call it COFFUMPY 😂

Now if you had a set of Supermoto conversion wheels for the DRZ .... You could have put that on the carrier for the twisty roads!

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Sold the DRZ

My first KFC experience🍗 was in Tacoma, Washington, and the fast food restaurant building, back then, was very much like the original building shown in that museum- so awesome!! 😀Thanks for sharing that and a "just chillin' " kind of adventure!!🤗🤗🏭🥚🥚🍗🍗🌧☕☕

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Oh wow! Thanks!

Weather or not to take the motorcycle? 😉 We’ve seen you in every chassis and it seems to me you’re really enjoying that Ford eco boost engine. Happy travels. 😊

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Yeah it's one of our favorites.

The last time I had KFC was in Surakarta, Indonesia (Central Java). There's a bunch of KFC's there, as well as a place called "Texas Chicken". It was pretty good, and they served the meal with about a half-cup round of white rice. It's interesting to note, there were several Pizza Huts and A&W Root Beer places as well. I will admit that Indonesian food is amazing, so all of the American style fast foods paled in comparison.

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

That's usually the case but sometimes if you're there long enough some :familiar" fast food joints can be fun.

After seeing you guys and Campervan Kevin eating KFC my hubby and I had to get some yesterday. Love your videos.

@Weretherussos

10 ай бұрын

How was it?

@truckingkaiseradventures1610

10 ай бұрын

@@Weretherussos Very good. We got a special they had the $20 box with fries, 4 piece chicken, nuggets and biscuits. I was fixing a part of the box that wasn't shut correctly after they handed me my order. A couple of ladies had came in just before they gave me the box and asked what specials they had. They weren't interested in the all dark special and the girl said that the box was what I had just gotten. One lady came and asked if she could see the box and I showed her and she was like "Wow" and called he friend over to see. Guess what they ordered? Keep up the videos and enjoy life.

Having twice read both of your books, I was wondering if you guys had a possible third book in mind!? Stay safe out there 👍🏼👏🏼🖖🏼

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Oh yeah - "Summer with Mom"

Hungry+Coffee=Huffee

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Ohh I like it

Blantons is so hard to find, guess I need to take that tour. What proof do they stock?

KFC back in the day in Los Angeles used to be pretty good. Not so much anymore. They use poor quality chicken and other ingredients. Its also very greasy now compared to in the 60's and 70 's. Love Buffalo Trace bourbon.

@Weretherussos

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

We recently visited the KFC in Corbin. It was really interesting and good food! Enjoyed your video.

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I can get Blantons at my local liquor stores. 😉...for retail prices.?

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

I think it’s about double what they sell it for at the distillery

I worked at a kfc in the mid eighties when I was in high school. Had maybe 10 Customers a day . Maybe... I asked the owner one day how he stays in business ( very small town but next to a road that everyone used to go into Indy). He said he made all his money in the month of May. This was when the track was open every day. (Indy 500). Indiana, the track and KFC. 😂 IF i remember correctly, he would open at four in the morning in May.

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Funny but smart

To bad you could not take the bike.... Tail of the Dragon.

Jordan hot coffee or cold which do u like the best

The state ABC laws are ready ridiculous in some areas. Especially NC. There's limited access to certain rare brands. For example it's rare to see Chairman's Reserve Rum from St. Lucia. My mother's family the Barnard's still make it today.

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Ohhh I’d like to try it. Love sipping rum

How are you still liking the ST layout? Anything missing that would make for a more comfortable journey? I've been looking at soooo many custom builders that it seem hard to buy a "production" van with small fridge, porta-potty, etc.

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

We love it as it works for us. The back cargo area is open enough that we can modify what we bring to suit the journey. We prefer the small fridge as we can pack it just the way we need to. We’ve had this size fridge for over 6 years and don’t have a desire for anything bigger. I would prefer the larger / taller porta potti but I don’t want to give up the space it would take.

I had KFC in England many years ago. They did not clean the chicken too well as the legs still had feathers..,

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

That doesn't sound....right

I haven't had KFC in a few years, I used to enjoy it a lot, especially the coleslaw. All locations closed in the city I live in but one & it's run down & dirty. Shame to see them let go like that after being a prosperous business for decades. Glad you made it there safely in all that rain.

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Gotta find one that's in better shape and have some more chicken!

Did Buffalo Trace limit you to one bottle person and that you could not purchase it again after 90 days? That happened to me two years ago when I was lucky enough that Blanton’s was available at $64 for the bottle but it was only one bottle per person (and no line) but I could not go back and purchase another bottle until 90 days had passed. Not sure if that’s still the case when you were there.

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Yes that’s still the case

I had KFC in Ottawa, Canada once. Instead of 11 herbs & spices it was no herbs & spices. Blandest thing I've ever had in my life.

My favorite was in Singapore. Very clean. Great chicken. The most interesting one was in a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia in 2018 (before anyone knew they would invade Ukraine). It was interesting because it was so packed. I mean it was solid people inside. People were pressed up against one another trying to get to the head of the line to order. It was awkward and if I wasn't so hungry I would have gone elsewhere. Very strange experience.

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

China was similar with a long line to get in

@twiki1963

9 ай бұрын

KFC in Singapore? Did you try the local Chicken Rice dish?

You can't go wrong with fried chicken and bourbon.

We have KFC here in Bali, but I don’t recommend it.

The 2 kfc in our area burned down.suspecious isnt it?

KFC in Tokyo

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

I bet that was good. I feel like Korea would be good too

Ever tried Popeyes chicken?

Get a motorcycle trailer. You could have trailered the bike and then rode if weather permitted

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

Yep - we've been looking for one.

That van should be able to tow a trailer with your bike....

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

It can. Don’t have the trailer…currently looking for one

I had KFC in Kuwait City, Kuwait

@Weretherussos

10 ай бұрын

How was it?

KFC in Australia has gone to the dogs. The quality of the food has declined markedly in the continual search for increasing profits. Portions tend to be smaller and there was a lettuce shortage last year so they replaced the lettuce in their burgers with cabbage. The pictures used in advertising bear virtually no resemblance to the product you receive which is normally dripping in grease and looks like its been assembled by a blind beggar. Still the food of choice after many beers though.

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

That’s sad to hear.

I had KFC in El Salvador it tasted bland . Like water. No flavor at all to me. To me the best KFC is in the US hands down.

@Weretherussos

11 ай бұрын

If you make it to any Asian countries, try it there