Experimenting with a longer format folks. Hope you enjoy the video. 👍

@richardcope3850

Ай бұрын

Absolutely fine. There is a pause button if needed.

@MelG-ut3hs

Ай бұрын

Enjoyed the longer format.

@rosemaryag2000

Ай бұрын

Enjoyed it... enjoy all your videos ❤

@elzabethmorgan8020

Ай бұрын

Another great video, as always! Nice to see more subscribers!

@haighaj

Ай бұрын

Really enjoyed the format

I've been a subscriber for a couple of years. When my wife recently passed away at the age of 64, the name of your channel suddenly had a lot more meaning.

@LifeistooshortCK

28 күн бұрын

It is packed with meaning Brian as you well know. When my sister lost her husband before they got to use their camper it taught me a life lesson ❤️👍

A superb video with all of my favourite Carole and Ken adventures. I especially love the visits to the historical houses. The interior of Hardwick Hall was beautiful.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mel. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

Definitely a thumbs up to the longer format. I always enjoy you taking us around stately homes/Manor Houses and listening to the history. Can’t beat early crisp mornings when it’s not too busy. Another cracking vlog. Thank you 😊

Love the longer videos. Love you two full stop! Our faves. We’ve been watching you since 2020. The best.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks for sticking with us. We appreciate your support ❤️

@Growyourowninacourtyard

Ай бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK We love the places you visit, the music, Carols history narration, your cooking and your calm intuitive personality due to your life experience. Honestly, we watch others and they could learn a great deal from you two. Long may it continue…oh and you’re looking great!

Longer videos would be great.... can't get enough of your adventures! I never go anywhere really and watching you guys allows me to enjoy all the beautiful places you visit. You are two genuinely lovely souls. ❤❤

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for that lovely sentiment, George ❤️

I think Bess of Hardwick is my ancestor on my dad's side. I will try to prove it one day and lay claim to that house 😂

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Imagine living there 😮

Really liking the longer format thank you Ken and Carol ❤

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 🙂

Hi Ken and Carol I have just come across your video,s and I am really enjoying coming along for the ride and seeing all the scenery and what your cooking for dinner. I love your pet name bunny as well my name is Melissa and my husband calls me Joan from Adelaide Australia. 😍

@LifeistooshortCK

12 күн бұрын

Hi Melissa welcome❤️

Enjoyed that guys. Our LPG gauge is very unreliable. We tend to fill up whenever we see it available. Loved the misty driving. Well done getting up the hill guys. Fantastic views. That looks a nice park up there. What a bacon roll that was 😍. Hardwick Hall looks absolutely amazing and those tapestries 😮. Thanks guys

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

It seems those LPG gauges are not up to the job. We never like to let it get too low just in case. Thanks for watching and commenting ❤️

Hi Carol and Ken we have got a bit behind but have settled down for a relaxing evening binge watching you to get back up to date. We loved your trip here to Nostell its a property we love to visit regularly the house is beautiful and the gardens and wider estate lovely to walk around. They have a particularly good Father Christmas here during December who always shares a few tales if you visit in the week when it's quiet. The breakfast looked great you needed it for the climb to the castle. Hardwick is another of our favourite places as well just love the feel of the house and Bess is such a strong character. Looking forward to watching your new series . Best wishes Dave and Dawn ❤️

@LifeistooshortCK

23 күн бұрын

We love all of those properties, especially Hardwick. All the best to you ❤️

I have also visited this Castle twice. Amazing little town. Thanks for sharing all your great videos

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙂

Great trip, thank you for sharing your adventure. Like the longer runtime. Regarding descaling your hot water heater, I've done it several times over the years, on our caravans, and previous motorhomes, it's not a difficult job. I thought the water in Ireland was hard, but in Spain this winter we found the water incredibly hard and chalky. The electric kettle was the benchmark and descaled at least 4 times. I have a 15 litre container in which I put 4-5 litres of WHITE vinegar then fill the remainder with water. Ensure the water heater is OFF. Empty the water heater by lifting the yellow tap. Once the HW tank is empty, shut the yellow tap, and using the water supply hose from the container Pump and refill the HW tank until the pump stops. To completely empty the container open up a hot tap until the solution can be noticed (smell or taste with vinegar! NOT any other chemical descaler!!) NB: this maybe a bit different in a motorhome, as your tank is internal. So you may have to do this via the van water tank, which should be empty beforehand. I give the water heater a single cycle on the hottest setting and then leave the solution for 12 hours then drain and flush with fresh water. I understand there are no elements within the HW tank, as they (on electric) are within the outer aluminium fluted shell. The gas, or in your case diesel, the flame is within the burner assembly. It's fairly noticeable when the job needs doing as you become accustomed to how long it takes to heat the water, and you'll notice that the water temperature isn't quite as hot.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the detailed response. Much obliged 👍

I just love you two. Genuinely makes me feel happy watching you both. 5 years time hopefully I retire and me and the other half have a westfalia on order to do something similar.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. You will love van life 👍

Wonderful video. Hardwick Hall was stunning. Your videos are interesting and so comforting to watch. Reminds me of my car travels in the UK from the US though I use trains in recent trips. Keep those videos coming!

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

Great vid Carol & Ken 😁

Recognised Shillito Woods park up immediately. We parked overnight in exactly the same spot last year.

Hello, I really enjoyed this video, thank you for sending it to me. I went to Aldi for the first time this morning, and I will definitely be going back there again. We normally get chicken, white rice and sauce to go over the top of it at Tesco's. At a price. But after that we decided to go to Aldi, and in there was sweet and sour chicken with everything in this packet for 85p. It was lovely now I understand why you shop there. Lovely 🌹🌹🌹 to see you both. Take care 😘😘😘 X X X

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

You too 🙂❤️

You two are outrageously cute! Fun to listen to your narratives and always a takeaway gem of a new tip. Very much appreciated!! British Columbia Canada

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Aww, thanks Laura. Greetings to BC, Canada 🇨🇦

Loved this video! 👏💚

Good choice with the Jam Shed Carol. Such a lovely red wine. When you were in Aldi you should have got their version, Jammy Red which is just as good but cheaper 😉

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Will look out for that next time we are in Aldi. Thanks 🙂👍

Ahh lovely vlogs. I live not far from the new forest, so will look forward to see where you go. Happy travels

Another great vlog guys, we watch you every week and look forward to seeing what's for dinner. 😊 ps pot hole uk 👍🏻

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

😁👍

loved it guys, can't wait

Watched your video from outside our campervan whilst in France. Only sunny day of the whole week! Looked and sounded a tough climb up all those steps!

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

That’s not fair then. You expect more sunshine than that in France 👍

Loved it ❤❤❤

Excellent!😊

Loved this

That was fabulous, thank you!

Superb video thanks for sharing your travels x

Love all the history

Enjoyed the tours and the trip very much! Your van is awesome.

Loved Hardwick hall it was spectacular 💜💚

Very Interesting Stately homes .😊

So enjoy your travels.

Lovely to watch, and listen to, as always. With that voice, Ken, you're as soothing as David Attenborough.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

Nice longer video, great views & places of interest, sadly some of the nice places ken are up hills lol, thanks for sharing 😊

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Chatsworth House nearby is lovely. Love your humour.

Wonderful vlog as ever.. and Ken I do love your little 'driving' tips that you casually drop in .. thank you!

Ticket to ride is a great two player game on the iPad. You can play pass and play on the same iPad, or against the ai, or online

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip 👍

We find our gauge for the gas often shows red, but it doesn't take a full tank top up. Having spoken to others it seems these aren't that accurate.

Four poster beds had drapes to keep the cold draughts out, no other reason.🇬🇧

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for letting us know 🙂

Hope all is well I’ve not seen any new vids God Bless love this channel love from Florida 😊

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Check you are subscribed and have notifications turned on. We have released a video a week for years 👍

Really interesting video, thank you - great history and lovely seeing Hardwick Hall.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

Loved the video. Beautiful house you visited. Tapestries looked amazing. Ken your bacon bap looked so delicious. Again thankyou for brightening our evening. Looking forward to the New forest videos. Take care .

I loved this video. Thank you so much.x Take care both. Stay safe.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks Joanna 🙂

Another wonderful video. I love how you share your stories with us. Thank you so much.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome. Thanks for watching 🙂

Great video. Love the longer version.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

Thank you both, a great video as usual

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure 🙂

Enjoying this. I visited Castleton for the first time February of this year and Enjoyed

good vid on travels thanks lee

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Cheers Lee 🙂

Hardwick Hall is only 15 mins away from where I live , I've walked the grounds many times but never ventured inside the house thank you for sharing. Did you have a meal in the Hardwick Inn I can heartily recommend it you will not be disappointed.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Not this time but thanks for the tip

Delightful watching you tripping around and interesting visiting the historical places too. Thank you for sharing from Australia.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching 🙂

"Things" don't make us happy... but your videos sure do!! Thanks!

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them! 🙂

Hooray love the longer format, thank you. Another great one , I get lost in the history of your videos, again thanks

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

Another interesting wee trip around and getting errands done. What happened at the camping ground, think you said you would stay two days, saw you arrive and then next you were somewhere else...?? Hope the heater & batteries will work well. I find it great to see you have little obstacles to your 'wild camping' spots regarding 2m barriers, and still manage to find interesting spots. It seemed alarming near Castleton with all roads clogged with dozens of camper vans, I would think a dangerous move to attract local authorities to start banning/prohibiting camper vans. I discovered recently that very amateurish signs erected near lots of busy tourist spot/places, are actually erected by the local authority to 'protect local residents' (Clutha District Council), and have obviously left their official stuff off the signs to try and stop any financial backlash from campers (vans, trucks & caravans) even fully certified self-contained!! Result, sole shop & camping ground are failing and now for sale. Loved the castle stroll!! From memory I thought there was a 'blue grotto' cave at Castleton?? Been lashing rain & screaming wind here, gentle just now. Take care and stay safe. Kia Ora from New Zealand. 💜💜

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

We did nothing at the campsite. As for those signs stay tuned as we will be discussing them in an episode to come. 😁👍

You do the most fabulous videos, thank you so much. Hello from New Zealand

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙂

Love the longer format, a fantastic video - we also have been watching Cape travels. Love unwinding with your channel, thank you.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Good to know. Thanks 🙂👍

Well done guys, yous are so professional great videos, streets ahead of the rest ❤

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Lovely length of video, lovely 🥰 video. Hardwick Hall ❤ blooming great! I love it 😍

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 🙂

This was a good series. Getting all the bugs worked out, getting the van situated the way you like, all while enjoying good food, adventures, and exploring beautiful homes. Looking forward to next Friday! Mary

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mary ❤️

We stayed in Castleton at that park-up for a couple of days. Wonderful area. We did so many walks there, some were very steep. Nice to see the castle again.

Par cark @24:12 😂😂😂 I love your videos. I’m from Manchester but now living in Texas. You bring back memories of home 😊

Hi, lovely vlog. That breakfast looked wonderful. Lovely old historic houses but yes would need loads of staff. I love looking at old photos to see what outfits they wore etc. Thank you safe travels ❤❤

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks Sue. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

Peveril Castle and the landscape around it was stunning. Lovely video . Thank you

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Hi Willie. Hope you are well. ❤️

Enjoyed the video, good camera footage, as said before, a calming video, safe travels.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Wow, very pretty! You get your share of exercise with your adventures! I just love the countryside. So many cars I can do without.

Greetings from Atlanta Georgia. Enjoy your shows.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Greetings USA 🇺🇸

Thank You For That Most Entertaining Video

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching 🙂

The first time, I could not watch your video as I had something to do at the same time so I just listened to it and it was absolutely beautiful with the great choice of musics, your light conversations and your narration. Then I could watch the video with the pictures and it was spectacular with the tour of amazing castles. Many thanks!

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙂👍

Another great watch, beautiful scenery, and loved the castle. Can't wait for your next adventure in the new forest. I too love the New Forest 😍

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🙂

Thanks for the fantastic video, I enjoy it every time. You have a fantastic way of telling stories. Greetings Gerhard from Den Helder, The Netherlands

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

So nice of you. Thanks Gerhard 🙂

your videos is so relaxing and informative watching you from BAHRAIN in the other part of the world 😁

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching 🙂

If you ever choose to take Snoopy International to the UAE, please only consider late November until April as the heat otherwise is terrible. I am the Unofficial weather guy here and can help you..... 😊

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

😁👍

Nice to see you back in my neck of the woods. I'm glad you got your 'snagging list' sorted. Happy travels.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jackie 🙂

Enjoyed the long form. Looking forward to the New Forest, especially to see how/if you're able to wild camp.

Wonderful film, thank you. I have always wanted to visit Hardwick Hall, so happy you took us with you. Looking forward to your New Forest trip, my neck of the woods.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

I think the drapes Ona four poster were for privacy cos sometimes servant or ladies maid stayed in the bedroom,or merely to keep draughts off and the light out ..thanks for the great video Ken n carol.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Good point 👍 Thanks for watching 🙂

Hi there,just relaxing on Friday evening after a hard week watching your nice laid back travels,happy camping Greetings from Stockholm Sweden

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Greetings to Stockholm 👋

Loving your videos so real and homely I was born there in West Yorkshire but not seen it like you show it thanks’ looking forward to the new forest 🎉🎉

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

We have the board version of The Forbidden Island. We play it in the pub on a Sunday, very enjoyable.

Love the longer video. Looking forward to the New Forest. (my neck of the woods)

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 🙂

thank you for mentioning descaling the truma heater had never heard of it before am installing a truma in my self build and now have found out how to descale the truma when necessary ,the house was amazing so much to see

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad to help. We will have to look it up ourselves ☺️

Just wanted to complement you both on the great music you always add to your videos they are always well thought out. That must take time to find and it's appreciated 😊

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the lovely comment ❤️

These videos could never be too long ❤. Thank you both. Can’t wait for our camper van which is on order. I’ve mentioned it before but I’ll say it again….. all the information you gave during your own selection of a suitable van was so helpful in leading us to our van….thank you again.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

You are welcome. Hope the wait is short 👍

Castleton, it’s parked up like that every Friday,S,S and some week days too, nose to tail, can’t see the fun in it? Then under Tinsley viaduct, then Chesterfield, that’s a cracking spot.

I really am enjoying this video. I like the history of tha this wonderful lady. The other place you visited was interesting also. Thanks so much.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

Really interesting video Ken and Carol. Absolutely beautiful house is Hardwick hall thank for taking us there. Can't for the New forest video.👍🏻 We are off down there in July.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Enjoy the New Forest 🙂

Looks like you are getting on really well with the new van, after a few teething problems. Some lovely history in this episode, and naturally a visit to Aldi. Thanks for sharing.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Yes, we are well settled into the new van now. Thanks for watching 🙂

Live near Hardwick but sadly never been. Will go, love your vlogs. You have a great voice for narrating ❤

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks Paul 🙂

Loved the video! Don’t sell yourself short Ken, that curry looked delicious! 👏

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks Suzy, very kind of you ☺️

I enjoyed the longer format. That Bess of Hardwick was a lucky girl to live in that house. Looking forward to next week's trip to the New Forest.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 🙂

Really enjoyed your vlog 👍 We enjoyed Hardwick Hall , good restaurant if I remember! Chatsworth is worth a visit too. Thankyou for sharing, looking forward to future vlogs 👍👍

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

For once we didn’t try the restaurant. I have no idea what came over me 😁👍

That was am amazing adventure. There is no way I could have made it up that hill after that breakfast! Before breakfast maybe, but after, I'd have needed a stroll and a nap to recover. There were some breath taking views from that walk. Can't wait to see what's next.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. We needed a rest after 😁

Hello you two, amazing vieuws !! I will Google the history part. Thanks and till the next one.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙂

Love the longer video. Great episode today. Carol as a ex photography business owner (my husband was the photographer) your work is so beautiful. You have a great artistic eye. You should do some postcards of your work to sell.

Effortless watch lovely ….. we always wanted to do the Castleton Castle and then walk along the top to the valley apparently Thanks for producing

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

The views are amazing from the top if you get good weather. Thanks for watching 🙂

Love that one. Very interesting history in your country. What a woman that last lady of Hardwick Hall was, very good at what she did. Wouldn't want to mess with her. Thanks for taking the time and sharing you trip. See you next week...🏕🏯

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🙂

Watching as per on a quiet Sunday morning with a cuppa tea 🍵 and dunking biscuits 😋 ❤😂 thinking i would have had that delicious looking breakfast AFTER the walk, 😂😂 bet it helped digest the brekkie🤔🤔 entertaining & relaxing Watching Carol & Ken 🎉

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

Yes, we didn’t think through the big breakfast, big walk scenario very well 😅

Consort haven't listed the 240Ah lithium as an option on their website yet, I guess that's a "coming soon" option generally available.

@LifeistooshortCK

Ай бұрын

I don’t know to be honest. I do know at least one other owner who has specced it in their build and that was before our video went live so they must be offering it. 👍