Vanlife|Navigating Michigan Floods|Got Bad News|Cooked Seafood Rice|Ep.149

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  • @nursekate6772
    @nursekate677210 ай бұрын

    NOMI!!! Husband and I were trapped at the Detroit airport due to the tunnel leading out was flooded. So glad you made it safe! If you're ever driving through the Battle Creek Michigan area and need a place to stay, we have a large driveway with a 30 amp electric camper hookup and city water spigot for you to fill your tanks😊 We'll treat you dinner and a beer😁

  • @kristinagerth4203
    @kristinagerth420310 ай бұрын

    My favorite parts of her vlogs is cooking and eating time it’s so relaxing and I love to see the different cooking ideas while living in a van she gets so creative ❤

  • @lakesidesusan6745

    @lakesidesusan6745

    10 ай бұрын

    I have made a couple of her dished! I love a one pan meal!💖

  • @UnknownUnknown-yl1lt

    @UnknownUnknown-yl1lt

    10 ай бұрын

    Same here😋

  • @thedorseyway

    @thedorseyway

    10 ай бұрын

    I love hearing the rain on her RV.

  • @ReSearcherSusie

    @ReSearcherSusie

    Ай бұрын

    Agreed! ❤

  • @amyyarbrough4797
    @amyyarbrough479710 ай бұрын

    Girl I was praying and holding my breath when you were driving in those flooded streets😮Stay safe Nomi!

  • @kissykus13

    @kissykus13

    10 ай бұрын

    Omg so was I … so glad you made it thru that Nomi honey 👍💯

  • @cindyloucreates

    @cindyloucreates

    10 ай бұрын

    Me too! 😮

  • @sharonkeeble2812

    @sharonkeeble2812

    10 ай бұрын

    God is always withyou😊❤We love you😊💪🏽🙏🏻👍

  • @daronperry4080
    @daronperry408010 ай бұрын

    You can set up a separate solar system that runs off of lithium, solar and its own inverter. It doesnt have to be attached to the the coach so to speak. Call a solar installation company even some stereo shops do the setups.

  • @DelyndaFields-on2yh
    @DelyndaFields-on2yh10 ай бұрын

    Girl, you must’ve slept through all the high winds, thunder, lightning and tornado warnings. I’m in Detroit and the storm started during the 10:00 hour. It was bad! I’m glad your van didn’t stall out!⚡️ 🌬️💨🌩️🌧️⛈️ 🌪️

  • @sharonreeves8213
    @sharonreeves821310 ай бұрын

    I’m glad you made it through all that water. I was nervous for you. Sorry about the battery issue, but glad you checked before any damage could happen. I also admire that you don’t take parking spaces that might be needed for someone in need. You are a very kind and generous person.

  • @robbinL1166
    @robbinL116610 ай бұрын

    I just love love love your vlogs. You really make us feel like we’re there with you.

  • @faithrada
    @faithrada10 ай бұрын

    "Turn around ... Don't drown" is no silly jingle.. take it seriously. Better safe than sorry.

  • @derekdestep40
    @derekdestep4010 ай бұрын

    A Saturday morning is always good when your video drops

  • @rhondagrigereit8672
    @rhondagrigereit867210 ай бұрын

    A tornado hit Grand Rapids there are floods everywhere so be careful that storms hit bad,see you in your next video.😊

  • @liastorm795

    @liastorm795

    10 ай бұрын

    One hit Canton also!

  • @tinastheoutsider

    @tinastheoutsider

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@liastorm795and Belleville, are you in that area too?

  • @loisjohnson3298
    @loisjohnson329810 ай бұрын

    Glad you are safe. Prayers for those affected in Michigan.

  • @juliadecadenet
    @juliadecadenet10 ай бұрын

    I like how you coached yourself through the worst of it. That’s what we all need to do. Give ourselves some encouragement.

  • @amberanthony883
    @amberanthony88310 ай бұрын

    Your content is revealing a whole different aspect of America. Your code of ethics (like not parking in the ER lot is refreshing. Bright blessings on your travels along the road of life.

  • @brob6808
    @brob680810 ай бұрын

    Manufacture is going to tell you not to change anything as a liability to them. All manufactures say do not modify anything. Worked in automotive industries for 20 years. Liability and warranty is their only concern.

  • @gloriveebrooks6814
    @gloriveebrooks681410 ай бұрын

    I’m always dreaming about becoming a van lifer, but still stuck in the rat race, so I appreciate you showing your experiences so I can better prepare myself when my time comes

  • @lavandaterry5312

    @lavandaterry5312

    10 ай бұрын

    Right, you and me too

  • @NancyS-qx3ez
    @NancyS-qx3ez10 ай бұрын

    Omg! Your seafood and rice dish looks out of this world!! You need to write a cookbook!😋

  • @vegataxkc
    @vegataxkc10 ай бұрын

    Be careful doing that... Sometimes its deeper than t looks. I know someone who crossed over a stream in a car and he was found clinging to a tree...didnt make it. It was the Little Blue in Kansas City Missouri...and others have perished trying to drive over Brush Creek in Kcmo after flash flooding. Its not ever worth it if your gut tells you not to do it. Stay safe. xoxo

  • @joannegibson-lucas3791

    @joannegibson-lucas3791

    9 ай бұрын

    Don't forget a road can get washed out. Don't drive in water. Call the hospital and re-schedule your appointment.

  • @marymahar8446

    @marymahar8446

    8 ай бұрын

    Also, the other bigger vehicles are pushing water towards you and it makes it even deeper. Glad you were okay. Stay safe. 🙏🏼

  • @victoriaallen2483
    @victoriaallen248310 ай бұрын

    Good morning Nomi! Nothing like a good Farmers Market. Those tomatoes look really good. Enjoy!❤

  • @angelpeace
    @angelpeace10 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness I'm thankful that you made it safe through that high water. We had the same weather in Cleveland Ohio, people were stranded on the highway due to flooding. Always be extremely careful driving in deep water as sinkholes can form and you can't see them.

  • @karendjohn8803
    @karendjohn880310 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you are safe. Michigan had 7 confirmed tornadoes touch down. That storm was so scary. Not a seafood eater, but your meal looked delish! Looking forward to your next video.

  • @katoloug

    @katoloug

    10 ай бұрын

    Alful

  • @creilly3728
    @creilly372810 ай бұрын

    Those flooded streets made me nervous. I was worried for you and your van but, thankfully, you made it safely through. 🙏🏻♥️

  • @lakesidesusan6745
    @lakesidesusan674510 ай бұрын

    That was so scary driving thru the water on the roads. You might be high enough but you don't know what is or is not under the water! Glad you are safe!💖

  • @UglyBikeling

    @UglyBikeling

    10 ай бұрын

    Yep or get washed away ..or hydroplane

  • @foxzy285

    @foxzy285

    10 ай бұрын

    Missed all that,but happy you made it . Take care Nomi

  • @brendakersey8624
    @brendakersey862410 ай бұрын

    So glad your safe! That water was no joke....here in San Antonio TX many have died in flood waters in the past.... thankful your Van is so tough!

  • @tashaheidelburg5181

    @tashaheidelburg5181

    10 ай бұрын

    😢😢😢😢😢

  • @awakeninGod

    @awakeninGod

    9 ай бұрын

    I’ll be in San Antonio in a few days and it’s suppose to rain my first two days there. I’ll be staying put if the rain is heavy.

  • @GenevieveFBujold
    @GenevieveFBujold10 ай бұрын

    I believe you can use lithium batteries however, you would need to change( the factory setup) 🤓like the converter/inverter, solar charge controller… now of course the diy would not be covered by Thor’s warranty🧐 but, it can be done. Hope this helps, good luck 🫡

  • @carinanordal1369
    @carinanordal136910 ай бұрын

    Hello from Sweden. I have 2 litium batteri in my van and a solarpanel to charge my refregeritator and computers. For my heat i have a dieaselwarmer. With that I can camp wherever i sant to.

  • @latashamckoy720
    @latashamckoy72010 ай бұрын

    Aww Nomi. I am so glad you made it through the flood. That was scary. I absolutely agree that you have the best community. They give advice and you always consider it and do your research...then you come back and thank them for the advice. I love it here❤.

  • @sandrajintoorkar3181
    @sandrajintoorkar318110 ай бұрын

    Nice to see you cook a really yummy looking dinner! Now I would eat that all day! Good for you!

  • @priceisright3004
    @priceisright300410 ай бұрын

    So happy to see you posting. I know the week was very stressful with the dangerous weather. Stay strong

  • @barbn1211
    @barbn121110 ай бұрын

    Love you and your videos! Can I pass on a suggestion, though? Based on experience, I suggest you never be the first one to drive down a flooded street. There can be a dip in the road that you won't know about and the next thing you know, your vehicle dies. Best to follow other vehicles through those streets. ❤ 🇨🇦

  • @gigigifts1792
    @gigigifts179210 ай бұрын

    My power just came back on. We have so many trees down in Michigan and yesssss a lot of flooding.

  • @ritab5620
    @ritab562010 ай бұрын

    Wow! That flooding is crazy! Wish some of that rain could have poured in some of the rain deprived states.

  • @awakeninGod

    @awakeninGod

    9 ай бұрын

    Like in Texas

  • @annetteanderson1933
    @annetteanderson193310 ай бұрын

    I can never turn down a farmer's market. They're getting harder harder to find. It seems they used to be really cheap and have really good prices but not anymore.

  • @liastorm795

    @liastorm795

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah the prices are inflated af!

  • @tfptravel.food.peace.3788

    @tfptravel.food.peace.3788

    9 ай бұрын

    I love buying honey at farmer's markets

  • @kristinagerth4203
    @kristinagerth420310 ай бұрын

    God I ask that u completely cover nomi from head to toe as she experiences van life and travels keep her safe keep her healthy and keep her positive 🙏

  • @chantalduguay5180
    @chantalduguay518010 ай бұрын

    be safe and my prayers go out to you and the people of Michigan 😀

  • @tinaslouise
    @tinaslouise10 ай бұрын

    I don't know much about batteries but what about something like a Jackery and a solar panel on your roof to supplement power.

  • @2011capecod
    @2011capecod10 ай бұрын

    Glad you’re safe. The guy from Thor tech support was kind of rude when answering that question. Wondering if that’s really true. I would do research. Have a blessed day. Hugs

  • @sexyeyez2000
    @sexyeyez200010 ай бұрын

    I love ❤️ to sleep and rest while it rains ❤

  • @nlt10016
    @nlt1001610 ай бұрын

    You can make Paella, is made with rice and seafood and plenty of spices, you can pick whatever spices you like and what you don’t like just leave out. You’ll love it, I drench it with spices, Yummy. Good Luck,

  • @moe9265
    @moe926510 ай бұрын

    The storms were crazy and so many roads flooded!

  • @shellmac9191
    @shellmac91919 ай бұрын

    Hey Girl, I’m currently biking vicariously through your videos. I’m from Michigan. I’m hoping to be living the van life soon too. Keep on rocking it… your amazing!! ❤

  • @mystiquetravels5579
    @mystiquetravels557910 ай бұрын

    It came to me this morning....someone should produce a tv show featuring you and call it the Van Life Chef - Cooking on the road...

  • @annetteanderson1933
    @annetteanderson193310 ай бұрын

    ❤❤😊😊❤❤ Your hair grows so long so fast, it looks good.

  • @theideaplace
    @theideaplace10 ай бұрын

    I would've cancelled the appointment and gotten out of that area... you never know when/where the water becomes overwhelming... and floods...

  • @paulam8382
    @paulam838210 ай бұрын

    I was caught up in that mess on Thursday morning too. I was in a small car, so I had to keep turning around and adjusting my route. I’ve never seen anything like that - it was CRAZY! Glad you made it through.

  • @celia6564

    @celia6564

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad YOU made it through too. I'm from Tennessee, never been to Michigan, never met anyone from Michigan, but when we heard about the tornadoes and floods we prayed for all of you. We get our fair share of disastrous storms so we can relate.

  • @dede.terrebonneterrebonne9914
    @dede.terrebonneterrebonne991410 ай бұрын

    Please don’t go back through those roads until they have drained honey. God kept u safe through this Blessings 🙏

  • @bettybrown8534
    @bettybrown853410 ай бұрын

    Time for a new battery if they only last a year. Them floods are horrible, remember your vehicle can float in floods. Be careful!

  • @sadielaurentiwhitley3762
    @sadielaurentiwhitley37629 ай бұрын

    I love your market finds. Anytime fresh vegetables are available, I love.

  • @chellsworld5448
    @chellsworld544810 ай бұрын

    People don’t know how bad we got tore up here in Michigan. Man the front of my house looks like that raod you were on. 🤦🏽‍♀️💪🏾🙏🏾

  • @jennifersteele7575
    @jennifersteele757510 ай бұрын

    Sazon is one of my favorite seasoning!

  • @tiasimmons1665
    @tiasimmons166510 ай бұрын

    Watching you drive through the water was stressful. Glad you're okay.

  • @cynthiawilliamson5905
    @cynthiawilliamson590510 ай бұрын

    The mill looks delicious. I think I would’ve diced up a little bit of tomato to put in there. thanks for the advice and parking when traveling my issue is is I am older so I have to get up and go to the bathroom what I did the last time I slept in my car is I went to a race track they had a huge parking lot and I asked if OK if I parked out on the side where there was nobody parking and they said it was fine so I was able to get out when I needed to go to the bathroom. They even gave me free coffee.

  • @sandradummer4726

    @sandradummer4726

    10 ай бұрын

    How thoughtful and kind of the folks letting you stay in there area. Bless you.

  • @amandamctyre1615
    @amandamctyre161510 ай бұрын

    When I heard of the tornadoes I immediately thought of you and your travels. Scary drive thru the flooding 😮 Happy you made it safely 😊

  • @holliwoodlash
    @holliwoodlash10 ай бұрын

    Glad you are safe.. it’s crazy that Michigan still hasn’t fixed the drainage issues after all of those floods we had during the pandemic.

  • @secretkeke8906
    @secretkeke890610 ай бұрын

    I can’t believe there were regular cars driving through that!

  • @hillaryedwards567
    @hillaryedwards5678 ай бұрын

    Nomi you're awesome! Love how you were talking to your van when driving through the water❤you're a very inspiring person, and life is life, things happens weather you're living in a van, house or an apartment! Much blessings to you 🙏🧡

  • @asifyoucare
    @asifyoucare10 ай бұрын

    That first drive thru the water could have been a flash flood (like moving water that took your car on a ride). I'd say turn around or pull off the road but it looked like there was no where to go that wasn't water.....

  • @janetstrezinski2268
    @janetstrezinski22689 ай бұрын

    Hope you don’t get any more floods. Love your videos, can’t wait for the next.

  • @Angel-hd2rs
    @Angel-hd2rs10 ай бұрын

    Reschedule your appointment. Storms and flooding everywhere!

  • @almurry8943
    @almurry894310 ай бұрын

    When you have no ideas to start cooking a dish, there’s no need for trial and error. The internet has tons of recipes for rice and seafood dishes. When I want to cook something I’ve never attempted before, I check the internet for ideas and then start putting things together.

  • @GravInducedSleepTrac
    @GravInducedSleepTrac10 ай бұрын

    I can totally relate with not resisting good fresh organic farm grown food/veggies :) Good job on that seafood rice! Looked delicious.

  • @elizabethm6657

    @elizabethm6657

    10 ай бұрын

    And the prices are so much better than the grocery store. Farm stands always have great prices

  • @tijrus
    @tijrus10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your journey in a realistic manner. Extreme weather patterns are the norm worldwide and people need to shape their van life intentions based on that reality.

  • @darbybell8684
    @darbybell868410 ай бұрын

    Please don’t go through the high water, you risked your home!!! Other people are only risking there cars, you’ve got both sweetie!!

  • @Shay-ShayTV
    @Shay-ShayTV10 ай бұрын

    That first bite of seafood rice was the bomb 💣.

  • @melixaortiz6525
    @melixaortiz652510 ай бұрын

    Look into a Jackery power bank

  • @roseyrose9467
    @roseyrose946710 ай бұрын

    That seafood rice looked amazing. There is always something to learn watching your videos

  • @onpt4u326
    @onpt4u32610 ай бұрын

    Nomi has growth as a vanlifer and a natural hair lifer. Did I miss a video when she got her hair braided. I was in 😲 when I realized it.

  • @cathienelson5978
    @cathienelson59786 ай бұрын

    A realistic day-to-day sharing of your life is awesome. Don't ever feel bad that it's not something else. We love your vlogs because of your sharing & your personality, etc. You go, girl.😊

  • @shamrockgirl6595
    @shamrockgirl65959 ай бұрын

    TY 4 filming 🎥 walking 🚶‍♀️ out -- entering -- leaving an area 🌳 - etc.

  • @NANDA-JONES
    @NANDA-JONES10 ай бұрын

    24:33 🤬oops 😂🤣

  • @sholondaflynn6483
    @sholondaflynn648310 ай бұрын

    You know it's good when you have to take your glasses off to eat it.😅😅 That Sazon' seasoning is good. You can put it on almost anything. 😋 Be safe out there.🙏🏿😍

  • @cheekyoziechick
    @cheekyoziechick10 ай бұрын

    The water views in that city are amazing. Glad you made it through.

  • @julibryant1662
    @julibryant166210 ай бұрын

    I giggled when you said “so that’s the farmers harket mall.” ☺️

  • @deborahclark9593
    @deborahclark959310 ай бұрын

    You are so sweet! Your care for other's is incredible. Continued blessings.

  • @kristinagerth4203
    @kristinagerth420310 ай бұрын

    Loving the braids boo wow your hair grew so fast u look great 😊

  • @bettyboop6964
    @bettyboop696410 ай бұрын

    Stay Blessed and safe out there Nomi.

  • @marynamurray9385
    @marynamurray938510 ай бұрын

    Nomad, your meal looks delicious and you know how to use spices! Great navigating through all that water and so thoughtful of you to consider the parking at the ER! Safe travels Nomad!

  • @MEKKABOO10287
    @MEKKABOO1028710 ай бұрын

    Hey Sweetie glad you made it through those floods!! I'm a westside Detroiter and we caught hell from that storm!! As always love the vlogs stay safe❤❤

  • @kimmberlie573
    @kimmberlie57310 ай бұрын

    Happy Saturday Nomi. Glad you are having safe journeys. Be happy and safe my friend.

  • @Jcolorado555
    @Jcolorado55510 ай бұрын

    Thanks for showing the ingredients that you used as you made the rice.❤

  • @mariewilson221
    @mariewilson22110 ай бұрын

    Little flour in water cleans muscle

  • @katherinebuterbaugh8470
    @katherinebuterbaugh847010 ай бұрын

    Great video that rain was brutal but I am glad you made it to your appointment and you found out about the batteries and didn't get them installed. Your Van is beautiful and I'm very happy you read up and called Thor to double check. Anyway great video and I hope you have a great day. Stay Safe and God Bless You. 💜🙏☮️

  • @inkybeans
    @inkybeans10 ай бұрын

    Whew! Horrible rains & floods. Sorry u had to endure that mess. I knew your van would kick butt through it, tho. Glad you're ok! *I've been away for a bit and I missed you! Gotta do some vid catch ups, but I'm glad to be back "with" you. Hope u have a nice weekend 😊

  • @reggaesoulsis7848
    @reggaesoulsis784810 ай бұрын

    Hi Nomi, glad you made it safely through the initial flood waters & that you followed your instinct to not go through the second pool of flood waters. I’m just reaching out because I did a simple google search regarding if you can replace your acid batteries with lithium batteries in your Thor RV and google says “YES”. It indicates it can be done quite easily. Now with that said, I’m no expert on RV’s and I don’t own one but always seek a “2nd opinion”. The tech you spoke too sounded like a “Mr know it all” and was rude on top of that. My suggestion is too research it a little further and go scroll down thru your comment section because your viewers seem to know their stuff. In the meantime, safe travels my good sis ❤

  • @marthainsalaco9266
    @marthainsalaco926610 ай бұрын

    Omg girl !!!Those Roads looked Terrifying 😮Unbelievable the amount of Flooding you all got.Please stay safe friend ❤

  • @karentaylor8987
    @karentaylor898710 ай бұрын

    Wow ! going through those flooded roads I felt as if I was with you in the passenger seat willing you on ,you did really well and kept your cool ,love your videos always feel like I'm part of your journey xx

  • @nancyconway
    @nancyconway10 ай бұрын

    Stay safe. ❤️🙏🏻

  • @shannonking6328
    @shannonking632810 ай бұрын

    There are plenty of other vanlifers for any audiences that just want adventurous "travelogues." Your channel offers more, and I think that is the main reason it grew so fast. Also, I am surprised the man who told you to get a lithium battery didn't know they were not safe for all vans. He could have caused you major problems. I would contact that place and tell them (or him) what dangerous advice he is giving out, so he doesn't do the same to some other van owner who doesn't have such as supportive and knowledgeable a community as you do.

  • @mariecheresh1493
    @mariecheresh14939 ай бұрын

    Wow! What a trip! Glad your safe. Your right, Jesus has your back!!!!! And, thank you so much for all those yummy first bites you gave me. So kind of you to share. I’ll definitely be making some of the seafood rice ala Nomi for my husband. God bless and enjoy yourself. Marie.

  • @ptkt5052
    @ptkt505210 ай бұрын

    I don't know how long I held my breath when you traversed those roads. Oh my goodness! Thanks for another great vlog!

  • @raylenetatum8185
    @raylenetatum818510 ай бұрын

    I was on pins and needles watching you drive through the floods. I would have been too scared. You are a trooper Nomi. Glad you're safe. Hope your appointment went well. Take care hon until next time.

  • @philhinds3655
    @philhinds365510 ай бұрын

    Don't drown turn around!!! That is a mantra never not risk driving through standing water even with high profile vehicles you can still be swept away!! be careful

  • @SRCARTENMD1
    @SRCARTENMD110 ай бұрын

    Watched the whole video before commenting. Ugh (😩 😩)on the lithium battery news, a little disappointing but now you know. Watching you ride through the flooded streets made my anxiety level go up. Glad you made it out of that safely. Lastly, your video was like a warm cup of creativity for me on this overcast day in the bay. Hope your doc appointment went well. Be safe, keep on trekking and God bless.

  • @thelmahoward5892
    @thelmahoward589210 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing your Van Life with us, we love you. Praying for you and your journey. So glad you made it through the flooded streets. Oh and the Seafood rice looked so tasty, I must try some myself. Carry on girl ❤

  • @lindapowell2397
    @lindapowell23979 ай бұрын

    I can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos. I love being able to travel with you. 😊

  • @user-vz3fh6oj7d
    @user-vz3fh6oj7d10 ай бұрын

    Sazón Preferida: Preferred seasoning 👍

  • @sharondavis3535
    @sharondavis353510 ай бұрын

    SO glad you're safe. My morning routine is watching your routines lol

  • @VegasAceVII
    @VegasAceVII10 ай бұрын

    Girl, I was worried you was gonna choke on them huge shrimps. I just went down a huge rabbit hole learning how to heimlich maneuver myself! Looked good though!!

  • @shannonking6328

    @shannonking6328

    10 ай бұрын

    I am so glad there is a little device now that can dislodge food from your own throat or from someone else.

  • @annetteanderson1933
    @annetteanderson193310 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤😊😊😊 Oh, girl, you're driving in that rain brought back some traumatic memories. I was in New Orleans the year the Andrew hit in 1992. Yeah, long time ago but I had a 4 wheel drive and I drove home the next morning. I was a nurse at the hospital all night but I want to go home in the morning to check on my cat. My apartment make sure the wind is weren't blown out. And it took me about 4 times as long as it usually does to make that drive. I'd like to think I have nerves of steel. But that was a nerve wrecking drive just like you experienced.

  • @joanpodmjerski9330
    @joanpodmjerski933010 ай бұрын

    Be careful out there to much rain.😮😮😬😬😬😬😬🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣😬🙄🙄🙄🙄😬😬😬😨😨😨😨🥺🥺🥺❤❤❤

  • @dianecastaldo5198
    @dianecastaldo519810 ай бұрын

    I was sooo nervous for you girl! So glad you made it through.

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