This is a bad way to plan. If a emp. Or solar flare happens. An it well. All of that juke is fried.
@kerithmccoy30605 күн бұрын
I'd been familiar with British folk music since the early 1970s but discovered Acadian folk in 1990 on my first visit to Montreal. In French or English it's great music. Thanks @AdamRuzzo for posting this.
@adamruzzoКүн бұрын
Thanks!! I loved reading your comment!
@javierlara3876 күн бұрын
First video I found on this subject. Going to Dublin in a month and I'm nervous about renting a car. This video offered good tips but it also scared me a bit. I have a lot more to watch.
@adamruzzo5 күн бұрын
My second time driving the country was WAY easier. The first time (what you're watching here), I was scared. Yep. It's good to be a bit scared... you do NOT want to go into it too 'sure of yourself', you'll make mistakes I think.
@veronicapaderewskigold7 күн бұрын
To visit here must have been incredibly special for you! So sad & tragic about his death. Why do planes seem to end so many gifted musicians' lives? Such beautiful open sea...daydreaming, wishing I could live by it again
@AD-ry8ix9 күн бұрын
Nylon sounds great. Can you tell me your guitar model?
@adamruzzo7 күн бұрын
This was a guitar made in Hamilton Ontario by Jerry Farrell, so not an off the shelf guitar. But with tone, it’s ALL about the fingernail prep!
@veronicapaderewskigold11 күн бұрын
1605!!! The houses are definitely from the colonial period but sort of remind me of Copenhagen for some reason...style? color? I dunno. I love your history stuff!
@veronicapaderewskigold15 күн бұрын
This one is gorgeous--hard to believe the original came from the psychedelic era
@adamruzzo14 күн бұрын
There are some real gems from then! Bron y ar is apparently a place in wales.
@veronicapaderewskigold18 күн бұрын
You did this arrangement?
@adamruzzo16 күн бұрын
I did not, basically it is played as written!
@docterdad122 күн бұрын
You have a Gomez voice going there…
@veronicapaderewskigold23 күн бұрын
So, how does anyone sleep wth so much summer daylight interfering with melatonin production?
@adamruzzo22 күн бұрын
It just sorta becomes twilightish, so it loses the really bright midday effect. You just have to shut the windows and get used to it haha :)
@DCB2022Ай бұрын
My father’s family came from Digby. Melansons! Love the video.
@adamruzzoАй бұрын
Very cool! Thank you :)
@jamescc2010Ай бұрын
Very good info. Not sure we will rent a car in Dublin but just in case, nice to know. We are from California. Born in Thailand and they drive on the left there.
@veronicapaderewskigoldАй бұрын
Got to wondering if the slang I used means the same in Canada. I hope I didn't insult you! When it's said in my part of the world in jest, it means "far better than just good."
@veronicapaderewskigoldАй бұрын
The magnificence of nature! Your music ain't half bad, either 😜
@adamruzzoАй бұрын
I try! :) nice to hear from you!
@mightyjoebeanАй бұрын
I love that it looks like a regular van on the exterior
@adamruzzoАй бұрын
Yep that’s the idea, most people did not look twice, just assumed it was a work van!
@veronicapaderewskigoldАй бұрын
Thank you for honoring Alex. He is near & dear to my heart as are all of our indigenous sisters & brothers. My thesis was on the unjust destruction of their culture in N America. Destruction of a communal life & egalitarianism unparalleled by anything seen up to that point or since. So, which ones exactly were the savages, right?
@fstfrdyАй бұрын
So many questions lol. I have in my driveway an 03 Astro cargo that is destined to be my home. It is a 4x4 conversion and is completely empty. You give excellent detail I am rethinking my bed already one of my problems is no roof rack but i got some ideas. Excellent vid.
@adamruzzoАй бұрын
Cool. Astros are small keep in mind.. something I realized in hindsight, so be super detailed in how you create space!
@barryshannahan5988Ай бұрын
Your passenger is going to be the one riding right next to those stone walls. My advice: keep a sleep mask handy!😂😂😂
@barryshannahan5988Ай бұрын
One tip: just like I. The states, the driver side of the car is closest to the middle.
@poodledaddles1091Ай бұрын
This song draws you in!
@LightSnowOvernightАй бұрын
Thank you so much Adam. Ian has been my favourite singer/songwriter/musician for more than 50 years. I listen to his songs almost daily and they always give me comfort. I find new gems all the time that I hadn't listened closely to before. He is incredibly prolific. He has also very kindly given me advice on how to play some songs over the years. He deserves far, far more acclaim than he has received.
@adamruzzoАй бұрын
@@LightSnowOvernight he is one of a kind, glad you found the video!
@veronicapaderewskigoldАй бұрын
Don't know the guitar terms, but whatever you are doing, it's a unique sound and really "makes" your rendition.Great song! I'm surprised at how much I like this story. Me, a proponent of non-violence. Go figure. BTW, I've been meaning to thank you for always replying to my comments. I love connecting with you, even if it is only virtual and short!
@adamruzzoАй бұрын
Love getting your comments :)
@ingardensallmistywetwithrainАй бұрын
Wonderful rendition. LOVE it,
@adamruzzoАй бұрын
Thank you so much!
@michaelhudecek2778Ай бұрын
I'm new to your channel!! 😊😊😊😊
@adamruzzoАй бұрын
Welcome :)
@brendanmitchell3545Ай бұрын
I really like the dividing door. it gives it really a homey atmosphere
@adamruzzoАй бұрын
An essential feature!!
@rvnut1133Ай бұрын
I agree with the differences between off grid vs condo but I would never buy anywhere where there are associations to deal with of any kind. It is a nightmare. Right now, I know of someone who just got a $17,000 bill from an assessment and many other similar stories like this one. Nope thanks.
@britishtechguruАй бұрын
I wonder whether an oil lamp might be better for lighting. That way you have a light source that is not dependent upon your car and which will last a lot longer.
@adamruzzoАй бұрын
Sorta.. it could be doable. they are far more maintenance, and kinda smelly. I just like the simplicity and no-mess of the light (I did oil lamps for a while and regretted it)
@BruceDanton-xw6egАй бұрын
Here in britain of course we have much the same as in ireland so we drive on the left too although here it is in miles not km by the way too.
@BruceDanton-xw6egАй бұрын
Thank you there You could say too that britain uses the pound Stirling while ireland uses the euros too.
@veronicapaderewskigoldАй бұрын
Oh gosh, Adam! I always come back to this one. Just so so very pretty & lovely!!
@adamruzzoАй бұрын
Thank you :) :)
@KiwiwandererАй бұрын
Great video. Practical and simple 👌
@adamruzzoАй бұрын
Happy to help
@perledesboisАй бұрын
A great perspective on both sides! I haven’t lived in a van or cabin, but had a wee taste of it momentarily with wild camping, sleeping in my car and fishing hut. It’s sure nice to open tap water and not chop wood all day when I get back, even if it’s just been days. 😅 Its good to swap what satisfaction you had at the cabin with things to do and projects you actually love (I mean chopping wood Is great, but they is so much more to do!). You’ll have definitely more time for that! 😊 Getting out of your comfort zone on a regular basis is a must too. Can’t let that comfort and easiness (is that even a word) take control. The machine doesn’t have to be an enemy, it has its sweet sides too. Doing something you love to pay bills definitely helps too. I’ll be heading up to revisit Vieux Quebec in a few weeks. I’ll be living the Sleeping in my car life for a few days. I do enjoy that a lot, probably because it’s momentarily.😂 Are you there for La Saint-Jean-Baptiste ? The energy is amazing!…Hope you like crowds 😂 I’ll be skipping that weekend, I don’t like crowds enough. 😅
@adamruzzoАй бұрын
I’m currently working on a cruise ship! I am missing all the fun :( haha
@perledesboisАй бұрын
@@adamruzzo Haha! I’m sure you’re having a lot of fun working on the cruise ship :)
@ballybunion9Ай бұрын
VERY accurate advice! And I do mean ACCURATE. The only correction I would make is to let everyone know Ireland's newer motorways (that's what highways are called in Ireland) have nice wide lanes and are very well maintained. They are a pleasure to drive on.
@michaelarthur2652Ай бұрын
Many motorways are toll roads.
@veronicapaderewskigold2 ай бұрын
1688!!! WOW! Incredible architecture! Serene. I see now why you landed there.
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
;)
@veronicapaderewskigold2 ай бұрын
Transcendent...sacred...exquisite beauty...reverence...thin place at the river...branches reaching into eternity...I got so lost in this (in a good way) I didn't want it to end.
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@darrendavidsonoutdoors2 ай бұрын
Nice! Ya, I keep dreaming of cabin life one day. Stuck in the system at the moment but like you say, the Nice amenities of turning on the tap for water and hot showers is a bonus and being 5 minutes from work and 3-5 minutes from any store I need for groceries and supplies is nice. BUT, it does come with all the expenses of living that lifestyle. I'm hoping for a retirement one day of much more simpler off grid style living in a much smaller place or even combine it with a bit of overlanding lifestyle with a tiny camper or just an overlanding style vehicle. But for now it's all just a dream as I seem to just be working to live lately. 🤷♂️
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
Sounds like a good plan :) some people don’t mind doing lots of chores/tasking as part of the lifestyle either… it just started taking away from my energy and time for more important stuff.
@maximelaurier69022 ай бұрын
Not bad at all
@veronicapaderewskigold2 ай бұрын
Adam, Happy Housewarming!!! Love your place! I’m very happy and excited for you! New beginning!
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
Thank you :) I’m embarrassed to say I’m getting good at “new beginnings” 🤣
@haliletwin63152 ай бұрын
I love your little cabin condo 🥰 and catching a glimpse of the cabin painting made me soooo happy!! ❤️
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
See I told ya!! And yes aspiring to be as cool as the bubbles shed
@haliletwin63152 ай бұрын
@@adamruzzo❤️
@jenniferdallasmaclean6142 ай бұрын
Well done Adam! Come for a visit before you go!
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
Hey Jenn!! Thanks, trying to plan a get away I’ll let ya know if I’m in the hood
@evethibault50762 ай бұрын
Oh nice !!! Hope you enjoy your stay ! Are you planning doing gigs ?
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
Yes :) but I will be leaving soon to play guitar on some cruise ships. This is my last week actually. But I’ll be back. If you are here let me know!
@californiasun1622 ай бұрын
Love all that informations Adam, i’ve been doing Van life for six years. The only thing I really miss is to be able to go take a shower and not have to drive to get to it. You know I live in Huntington Beach California so the weather is really nice pretty much year around but if I could find a 300 square-foot cheap, I would take it and if it’s in a good neighborhood I don’t need a lot of space. I’m pretty much a minimalist in a couple of weeks I’m moving into my new van. I’m excited about it. This one’s going to be different in a good way. Take care. 💕
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
Cool :) new van!! Yes when living is not a chore, living is a bit better! I have to get down to California
@joy74372 ай бұрын
You've landed in a beautiful place. Living the dream Adam, very happy for you. Looking forward to more music. Cheers!
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
Ya thanks, I really like it here! A simple existence in a pretty place, works for me :)
@CHICOandtheVAN2 ай бұрын
Great video! My wife and I are living "the Dream" doing the vanl life (right?) We're going on 2 years soon and the natural progression was to find land and build just like you did. But I dont see much difference with cabin vs van life as both are small both are difficult and not very different other than a land locked roof over your head. So my mind wanders daily to moving back to Toronto and getting a small condo with a shower, toilet and a decent sized fridge. Thanks for doing this video because I can just skip the small cabin "dream" and live simply in a small condo in a city where you don't need a vehicle that rats can squat with you rent free.
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
Wow!! Yes I know the dilemma… oh my do I ever know this dilemma. Van life is harder than cabin life imo… but trust me , if you want true minimalism, a simple condo is the way. One welllll within the budget. But, you will feel the lack of adventure and fulfilment that the off grid journey brings. For me I just wanted MY TIME BACK. Like, I have stuff to do other than screw pieces of wood together and fix plumbing a stuff. I still dream of land, and may get some. But also learning more than ever that contentment is an INSIDE job! Anyways, my take.
@CHICOandtheVAN2 ай бұрын
@@adamruzzo My TIME BACK resonates...although I have nothing BUT time out here in the woods I find myself fixing, repairing, looking for camp spots, chopping wood, organizing, cleaning,...no time or space for me to get back to my favorite thing to do ...paint
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
@@CHICOandtheVAN yep… I don’t miss any of that nonsense. I feel you. Picasso or van gogh didn’t have time for any of that stuff either I bet!! ;) first world living is really a requirement for progressing in our craft I learned (the hard way!)
@christiehuffman38232 ай бұрын
I hear ya!! Long story but I have a very sm home on a plot of land...am debt free and had my mind on this cabin that recently went up for sale. Well prior to it going on the market... My old back injury flared up big time!! I mean Big Time pain!! Yeah I got my chainsaw and all that, but reality is nobody is getting younger... staying right here...for now🤔 still dreaming 😊 so glad to hear from you!! Hey once you get some land ideas maybe time for a live episode where everyone gives their 2 cents and shares there stories just like you did here.🏞️
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
@@christiehuffman3823 good idea :) hope your back gets better!!!
@gokudomatic2 ай бұрын
After my trip in Ireland (wonderful landscape, by the way!), I can say that it was not that difficult to drive in the countryside. Sure, narrow roads, often I had to pull to the side, in tall grass, just to cross another vehicle, but no issue in 12 days. There was only one time I suddenly heard my car touching something hard, and that was when I was parking and the sidewalk was higher as expected. So I scratched the bottom of my bumper. But that was all I had. I can tell, as a manual/standard driver, no, if you're used to standard cars, don't bother with an automatic. Manual gears are the same in Ireland as in the rest of Europe. Also, yes, take a compact or small car. Narrow roads can have pretty harsh turns. And depending on where you drive, asphalt is sometimes replaced with plain dirt and gravel. But nothing that requires a 4x4. So, just take the cheapest and smallest car of the rental company, even if you have to drive for 3 hours on the highway. I was in Kerry, by the way. And not only on the ring (rarely, in fact). Just be careful of the sheep.
@veronicapaderewskigold2 ай бұрын
You are so right about peace and HOME. Solitude and it's cousin, Simplicity, are my best friends. Love hanging out with them! Their gifts are the finest. Your thoughts in this video bring back such longings for me, The call of the wild...
@bitraeger14812 ай бұрын
At the ready, your insight is most valuable 👹 Love
@user-mu1jb5bn7e2 ай бұрын
Absolutely love this. From your neighbor in the south, northern Minnesota…… This song plays in my head during a long portage, because I can’t carry a tune, nor speak French…. Thank you so much…..
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
Ahhh merci beaucoup!!! Thanks! That’s the greatest compliment I could ask for.
@samuelcocchia10222 ай бұрын
How did it hold up?
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
Worked super well, zero issues for YEARS. Outlasted my van actually!
@juniperdog55232 ай бұрын
Very interesting, thank you. Did you work for adventure Canada? That looked like Beechey island.
@adamruzzo2 ай бұрын
Haha :) wow good eye. I do work for them yes!
@brunsonpowner89252 ай бұрын
If difference between a local road to national and motorway
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This is a bad way to plan. If a emp. Or solar flare happens. An it well. All of that juke is fried.
I'd been familiar with British folk music since the early 1970s but discovered Acadian folk in 1990 on my first visit to Montreal. In French or English it's great music. Thanks @AdamRuzzo for posting this.
Thanks!! I loved reading your comment!
First video I found on this subject. Going to Dublin in a month and I'm nervous about renting a car. This video offered good tips but it also scared me a bit. I have a lot more to watch.
My second time driving the country was WAY easier. The first time (what you're watching here), I was scared. Yep. It's good to be a bit scared... you do NOT want to go into it too 'sure of yourself', you'll make mistakes I think.
To visit here must have been incredibly special for you! So sad & tragic about his death. Why do planes seem to end so many gifted musicians' lives? Such beautiful open sea...daydreaming, wishing I could live by it again
Nylon sounds great. Can you tell me your guitar model?
This was a guitar made in Hamilton Ontario by Jerry Farrell, so not an off the shelf guitar. But with tone, it’s ALL about the fingernail prep!
1605!!! The houses are definitely from the colonial period but sort of remind me of Copenhagen for some reason...style? color? I dunno. I love your history stuff!
This one is gorgeous--hard to believe the original came from the psychedelic era
There are some real gems from then! Bron y ar is apparently a place in wales.
You did this arrangement?
I did not, basically it is played as written!
You have a Gomez voice going there…
So, how does anyone sleep wth so much summer daylight interfering with melatonin production?
It just sorta becomes twilightish, so it loses the really bright midday effect. You just have to shut the windows and get used to it haha :)
My father’s family came from Digby. Melansons! Love the video.
Very cool! Thank you :)
Very good info. Not sure we will rent a car in Dublin but just in case, nice to know. We are from California. Born in Thailand and they drive on the left there.
Got to wondering if the slang I used means the same in Canada. I hope I didn't insult you! When it's said in my part of the world in jest, it means "far better than just good."
The magnificence of nature! Your music ain't half bad, either 😜
I try! :) nice to hear from you!
I love that it looks like a regular van on the exterior
Yep that’s the idea, most people did not look twice, just assumed it was a work van!
Thank you for honoring Alex. He is near & dear to my heart as are all of our indigenous sisters & brothers. My thesis was on the unjust destruction of their culture in N America. Destruction of a communal life & egalitarianism unparalleled by anything seen up to that point or since. So, which ones exactly were the savages, right?
So many questions lol. I have in my driveway an 03 Astro cargo that is destined to be my home. It is a 4x4 conversion and is completely empty. You give excellent detail I am rethinking my bed already one of my problems is no roof rack but i got some ideas. Excellent vid.
Cool. Astros are small keep in mind.. something I realized in hindsight, so be super detailed in how you create space!
Your passenger is going to be the one riding right next to those stone walls. My advice: keep a sleep mask handy!😂😂😂
One tip: just like I. The states, the driver side of the car is closest to the middle.
This song draws you in!
Thank you so much Adam. Ian has been my favourite singer/songwriter/musician for more than 50 years. I listen to his songs almost daily and they always give me comfort. I find new gems all the time that I hadn't listened closely to before. He is incredibly prolific. He has also very kindly given me advice on how to play some songs over the years. He deserves far, far more acclaim than he has received.
@@LightSnowOvernight he is one of a kind, glad you found the video!
Don't know the guitar terms, but whatever you are doing, it's a unique sound and really "makes" your rendition.Great song! I'm surprised at how much I like this story. Me, a proponent of non-violence. Go figure. BTW, I've been meaning to thank you for always replying to my comments. I love connecting with you, even if it is only virtual and short!
Love getting your comments :)
Wonderful rendition. LOVE it,
Thank you so much!
I'm new to your channel!! 😊😊😊😊
Welcome :)
I really like the dividing door. it gives it really a homey atmosphere
An essential feature!!
I agree with the differences between off grid vs condo but I would never buy anywhere where there are associations to deal with of any kind. It is a nightmare. Right now, I know of someone who just got a $17,000 bill from an assessment and many other similar stories like this one. Nope thanks.
I wonder whether an oil lamp might be better for lighting. That way you have a light source that is not dependent upon your car and which will last a lot longer.
Sorta.. it could be doable. they are far more maintenance, and kinda smelly. I just like the simplicity and no-mess of the light (I did oil lamps for a while and regretted it)
Here in britain of course we have much the same as in ireland so we drive on the left too although here it is in miles not km by the way too.
Thank you there You could say too that britain uses the pound Stirling while ireland uses the euros too.
Oh gosh, Adam! I always come back to this one. Just so so very pretty & lovely!!
Thank you :) :)
Great video. Practical and simple 👌
Happy to help
A great perspective on both sides! I haven’t lived in a van or cabin, but had a wee taste of it momentarily with wild camping, sleeping in my car and fishing hut. It’s sure nice to open tap water and not chop wood all day when I get back, even if it’s just been days. 😅 Its good to swap what satisfaction you had at the cabin with things to do and projects you actually love (I mean chopping wood Is great, but they is so much more to do!). You’ll have definitely more time for that! 😊 Getting out of your comfort zone on a regular basis is a must too. Can’t let that comfort and easiness (is that even a word) take control. The machine doesn’t have to be an enemy, it has its sweet sides too. Doing something you love to pay bills definitely helps too. I’ll be heading up to revisit Vieux Quebec in a few weeks. I’ll be living the Sleeping in my car life for a few days. I do enjoy that a lot, probably because it’s momentarily.😂 Are you there for La Saint-Jean-Baptiste ? The energy is amazing!…Hope you like crowds 😂 I’ll be skipping that weekend, I don’t like crowds enough. 😅
I’m currently working on a cruise ship! I am missing all the fun :( haha
@@adamruzzo Haha! I’m sure you’re having a lot of fun working on the cruise ship :)
VERY accurate advice! And I do mean ACCURATE. The only correction I would make is to let everyone know Ireland's newer motorways (that's what highways are called in Ireland) have nice wide lanes and are very well maintained. They are a pleasure to drive on.
Many motorways are toll roads.
1688!!! WOW! Incredible architecture! Serene. I see now why you landed there.
;)
Transcendent...sacred...exquisite beauty...reverence...thin place at the river...branches reaching into eternity...I got so lost in this (in a good way) I didn't want it to end.
Thank you so much :)
Nice! Ya, I keep dreaming of cabin life one day. Stuck in the system at the moment but like you say, the Nice amenities of turning on the tap for water and hot showers is a bonus and being 5 minutes from work and 3-5 minutes from any store I need for groceries and supplies is nice. BUT, it does come with all the expenses of living that lifestyle. I'm hoping for a retirement one day of much more simpler off grid style living in a much smaller place or even combine it with a bit of overlanding lifestyle with a tiny camper or just an overlanding style vehicle. But for now it's all just a dream as I seem to just be working to live lately. 🤷♂️
Sounds like a good plan :) some people don’t mind doing lots of chores/tasking as part of the lifestyle either… it just started taking away from my energy and time for more important stuff.
Not bad at all
Adam, Happy Housewarming!!! Love your place! I’m very happy and excited for you! New beginning!
Thank you :) I’m embarrassed to say I’m getting good at “new beginnings” 🤣
I love your little cabin condo 🥰 and catching a glimpse of the cabin painting made me soooo happy!! ❤️
See I told ya!! And yes aspiring to be as cool as the bubbles shed
@@adamruzzo❤️
Well done Adam! Come for a visit before you go!
Hey Jenn!! Thanks, trying to plan a get away I’ll let ya know if I’m in the hood
Oh nice !!! Hope you enjoy your stay ! Are you planning doing gigs ?
Yes :) but I will be leaving soon to play guitar on some cruise ships. This is my last week actually. But I’ll be back. If you are here let me know!
Love all that informations Adam, i’ve been doing Van life for six years. The only thing I really miss is to be able to go take a shower and not have to drive to get to it. You know I live in Huntington Beach California so the weather is really nice pretty much year around but if I could find a 300 square-foot cheap, I would take it and if it’s in a good neighborhood I don’t need a lot of space. I’m pretty much a minimalist in a couple of weeks I’m moving into my new van. I’m excited about it. This one’s going to be different in a good way. Take care. 💕
Cool :) new van!! Yes when living is not a chore, living is a bit better! I have to get down to California
You've landed in a beautiful place. Living the dream Adam, very happy for you. Looking forward to more music. Cheers!
Ya thanks, I really like it here! A simple existence in a pretty place, works for me :)
Great video! My wife and I are living "the Dream" doing the vanl life (right?) We're going on 2 years soon and the natural progression was to find land and build just like you did. But I dont see much difference with cabin vs van life as both are small both are difficult and not very different other than a land locked roof over your head. So my mind wanders daily to moving back to Toronto and getting a small condo with a shower, toilet and a decent sized fridge. Thanks for doing this video because I can just skip the small cabin "dream" and live simply in a small condo in a city where you don't need a vehicle that rats can squat with you rent free.
Wow!! Yes I know the dilemma… oh my do I ever know this dilemma. Van life is harder than cabin life imo… but trust me , if you want true minimalism, a simple condo is the way. One welllll within the budget. But, you will feel the lack of adventure and fulfilment that the off grid journey brings. For me I just wanted MY TIME BACK. Like, I have stuff to do other than screw pieces of wood together and fix plumbing a stuff. I still dream of land, and may get some. But also learning more than ever that contentment is an INSIDE job! Anyways, my take.
@@adamruzzo My TIME BACK resonates...although I have nothing BUT time out here in the woods I find myself fixing, repairing, looking for camp spots, chopping wood, organizing, cleaning,...no time or space for me to get back to my favorite thing to do ...paint
@@CHICOandtheVAN yep… I don’t miss any of that nonsense. I feel you. Picasso or van gogh didn’t have time for any of that stuff either I bet!! ;) first world living is really a requirement for progressing in our craft I learned (the hard way!)
I hear ya!! Long story but I have a very sm home on a plot of land...am debt free and had my mind on this cabin that recently went up for sale. Well prior to it going on the market... My old back injury flared up big time!! I mean Big Time pain!! Yeah I got my chainsaw and all that, but reality is nobody is getting younger... staying right here...for now🤔 still dreaming 😊 so glad to hear from you!! Hey once you get some land ideas maybe time for a live episode where everyone gives their 2 cents and shares there stories just like you did here.🏞️
@@christiehuffman3823 good idea :) hope your back gets better!!!
After my trip in Ireland (wonderful landscape, by the way!), I can say that it was not that difficult to drive in the countryside. Sure, narrow roads, often I had to pull to the side, in tall grass, just to cross another vehicle, but no issue in 12 days. There was only one time I suddenly heard my car touching something hard, and that was when I was parking and the sidewalk was higher as expected. So I scratched the bottom of my bumper. But that was all I had. I can tell, as a manual/standard driver, no, if you're used to standard cars, don't bother with an automatic. Manual gears are the same in Ireland as in the rest of Europe. Also, yes, take a compact or small car. Narrow roads can have pretty harsh turns. And depending on where you drive, asphalt is sometimes replaced with plain dirt and gravel. But nothing that requires a 4x4. So, just take the cheapest and smallest car of the rental company, even if you have to drive for 3 hours on the highway. I was in Kerry, by the way. And not only on the ring (rarely, in fact). Just be careful of the sheep.
You are so right about peace and HOME. Solitude and it's cousin, Simplicity, are my best friends. Love hanging out with them! Their gifts are the finest. Your thoughts in this video bring back such longings for me, The call of the wild...
At the ready, your insight is most valuable 👹 Love
Absolutely love this. From your neighbor in the south, northern Minnesota…… This song plays in my head during a long portage, because I can’t carry a tune, nor speak French…. Thank you so much…..
Ahhh merci beaucoup!!! Thanks! That’s the greatest compliment I could ask for.
How did it hold up?
Worked super well, zero issues for YEARS. Outlasted my van actually!
Very interesting, thank you. Did you work for adventure Canada? That looked like Beechey island.
Haha :) wow good eye. I do work for them yes!
If difference between a local road to national and motorway