We are empty nesters over 50 and living our life. We married young and devoted our younger years raising our three daughters. Now it's our turn to live the rest of our lives for us, refusing to grow old sitting on the porch... So we go. We go everywhere and do everything we can think of while our bodies are still able to. We will go and do, until we can't.
We want to show you, all because your kids are grown and gone, you do not have be a stay at home grandparent, growing old, wishing you should have or could have done this or that.
Come jump in and join our journey as we go, growing old together in the great outdoors.
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We are looking at the same weather this weekend. I booked 3 weeks ago and long range forecast looked good. Now rain Friday thru Monday..lol...oh well we are hooked up and ready to roll in the morning.
Lets hope the weather man is as bad at his job there as he is here. Good luck and stay dry.
Good to see you guys. Another great spot. Tracie said to say hi from her and the scenery is stunning. Hope all is well. Be safe.
Thanks for the comment. Hi back Yes, this place had all the right parts for sure. I think we are going to book the other campgrounds up the road for next year. There is so much more to do here than I said.
Good advice, and well delivered. You can always tell when someone does not have a hidden agenda.
Thanks for the comment. Check out kzread.info/dash/bejne/k3x-m61wpcq-dbA.html for the 1 year update on this camper.
I want to install my palomino ss800 on my 85 Yota I need to cut 2inch notch wheel well it’s 42 inch wide for trail camping I have it on f150 now Better that roof top ⛺ if it’s raining set up its a breeze my companion French bulldog loves all the space and can go up down ladder lot easily that the roof top tent contractor ladder He don’t like that one happy camping y’all 💜
That sounds like a great project. Hope it works out for ya. I looked at those rooftop top tents at the Overland Expo. That's a no for me as well. Got too old with bad knees for that. Thanks for the comment. JF
Man another beautiful spot..which from all I have seen there is a bunch of them out there. You guys be safe.
Thanks for the comment. I hate I had to edit the video down so much, but without audio, it was just me out there fishing. I had some good stories too.
@meandherafterkids lol...I seen that in the beginning but didn't make the connection until you were in the jeep and closing out and I told Tracie ...thats it?..8 minutes...lol...now I know
When you give a hillbilly like me technology, things don't always turn out good.
@@meandherafterkids haha
Okay okay okay I may be easy to please but I’m cackling! 1. When you commented on mom’s sweater, “that’s a nice sweater! Wish I woulda brought one..” 2. The trying to relax until it warms up and the dang dog barking!! 3. The lyrics to the song when you go on the bike ride says, “winter coat left in the closet” and you mentioned a coat 6 times. 4. The needed a coat then cut to a sleeveless shirt! Cackling.
Thanks for the comment. That's how quick the temps warmed up, plus I was trying to get some sun on these little white arms before our vacation. I have a coat in the camper now, won't make that mistake again.
I have a Nissan titan xd 2018 with a palomino 690 HD with a 14 enclosed trailer v-nose and I got my tie down system from e-trailer they had for the titan and I put on air bags for stability it works perfectly
Thanks for the comment. I ended up getting the airbags from E-trailer (shown in another video), and they work great. Nobody made the tiedowns for the 2024 XD. We searched high and low. I don't know what was different, but they said even the 2023 would not fit. So we had to improvise. Thanks again, JF
They all still work because you didn’t have them exposed to the elements, but in a real life situation where they’re going to get rained on water is going to sit down into them and see everything up. The actuators are horrible.
Thanks for the comment. After reading all the horror stories, I cross my fingers every time I hit the button. Even though it stays tarped for the winter, it stays out all summer and gets rained on, so the fear is real. Thanks again, JF
@@meandherafterkids there’s a guy that has a channel called outdoors in Oregon. He goes over those actuators. He also found a site that sells just the motor for $30. It’s a very easy install. I would paste the link up myself, but I’m not sure how to do that but if you check out his channel, he has the links to the site up there and he’s very knowledgeable man I’m ordering one for the right and one for the left side just to keep as back up.
Thanks for the information. I have looked at the motors and it does look like a easy replacement job. I carry way too many tools with me every where I go for all those unseen issues anyway. I want to get a couple of motors for the "just in case" issue as well. Just like I keep a extra toilet valve. Before long I will need to pull around a small enclosed trailer for all my extra "OMG" moments. Thanks again
burning coffee grinds , works,everyone has to EAT < LOL bsafe , kids today NO RESPECT
Thanks for the tip. Do you just put them in the fire, or how else do you burn them?
Good to see you guys again. Tracie said to tell you both hello. Another great video and beautiful country again. 11,000 ft that's up there. I agree with all the noise anymore just the me generation I guess. Food looked good. As a matter of fact we decided while watching your video that we are going to do tacos next time. Pizza looked awesome also. You guys Be safe
Thanks for the comment. Tell Tracie Candy says hello back. I'm telling you, meal prep is the way to go when your camping. Who wants to spend all that time cutting all that up when it can be done at home. Even easer is the Sam's taco kit you can get. It's cheaper than buying all of and doing it yourself. Thanks again, Jerry
@meandherafterkids we do meal prep alot ourselves. The early spring and fall are great when its still cool to take something and put in the crockpot.
Crock pots are the best. Our issue is that the campgrounds we camp at do not have any power, so we have to cook over fire or run the generator all day.
I see you’re on green mountain reservoir . We were just at Lowry campground/dillon reservoir in early June . Beautiful area
Thanks for the comment. How was it? I have it marked to go. This was our first time in this area and have many more campgrounds pinned to go to around there.
@@meandherafterkids It was great the other campgrounds close to the lake were booked , but Lowry was in a great location. Stunning views on walks . The mountains changed in depth and configuration throughout the day with the angle of the sun . The camp hosts are great .
Thanks, That sounds good. I will keep it on the list.
@@meandherafterkids I forgot to mention there is a great paved bike trail right next to the campgrounds
I appreciate it, thanks.
Just found your channel so this is my first video with you. I like it!!! One question, where are you? I mean what state and what part of that state? I live in S.W. Idaho and it looks much like our Owyhee Mountains.
Oh yeah, and what elevation? 🤠
Thanks for the comment and for finding us. We are Texas transplants living in beautiful Colorado. We travel somewhere new almost every weekend and range from camping, hiking, fishing, bike riding, and everything in between. Most of the time, we stay within 2 hours of the Denver area, but on a few occasions we travel to other states. If you have any suggestions, please let us know. Thanks again, JF
I think in this video, I said we were almost at 9000.
We are heading out tomorrow for the weekend. And get this....a different campground...lol...I know...shocking.
I hope you video it. I can't wait to see it. We are headed to a little campground that sits at almost 11,000 feet. It's hard to get to and it shows rain all weekend so we may be stuck in the camper. Still better than the apartment. Good luck and safe travels, JF
@meandherafterkids we are definitely filming this campground. 11,000 ft can't wait to see that video. You guys be safe and enjoy.
Good to see you guys out there. Another nuce campground..if only it wasn't a 1600 mile trip. We like that grill and need to look into that one. Seems like we have some of the same pet peeves and the fireworks..that is the "me" mentality...no one else matters but them. New camera looked good. Be safe!
Thanks for the comment. I was a little long-winded on this one. Everyone keeps saying I need to talk more, but I think I might have overdone it this time. Thanks again
No way..that was a great video we enjoyed it
Lookin' good! 4th place ain't nothing to throw rocks at for sure. Congrats
Thanks for the comment. I would have loved it a few years ago, but I needed 1st for this one to qualify for the championship.
I understand the too old to crank. This is what brought me to your video!
Thanks for the comment. I'm telling you, just hitting the button is a game changer.
Very cool video, Thanks
Thanks for the comment. We are planning to go back this season, but it may be mid October. I'm afraid the birds will be gone by then.
everything is calm and nice when there are no 'usual suspects'
That's right. Reminds me of my home town for sure.
Good to see you guys. We know it's not what you hoped for but congrats on 4th place. Nice hat...lol. be safe
Thanks for the comment. What did you think about the new camera? I have a lot of learning to go yet, but hopefully, I get it.
@meandherafterkids picture was great. What kind is it? We thought it was a drone at first and then I could see the shadow of the stick and wondered if it was a new camera
It's a Insta 360 camera. It has more technology than the space shuttle. It will take me some time to figure it all out. The drone shots are what I am looking for and this will get me close to that without breaking any rules.
@@meandherafterkids I've been seeing some people use those. Great pictures and videos from what I have seen
One issue is they say to record in 8K. It uses a lot of memory and battery that way. Another is you have to edit it (reframe, cut and trip) before exporting it to your editing software in your video so it's adding another step.
Keep traveling and exploring Brother. We watch all ur videos and really enjoy them.
Thanks for the comment. I had a hard time with this one and trying to make it interesting. Some places we go are just not in my opinion, worthy of a video or the trouble to do one. But, not everything in life is 100% interesting 100% of the time so we will do the best with what we got. Thanks again, JF
Impressive , 5 states in a day!😊
LOL, more of a joke than anything being we were at the corners of these states. Thanks for the comment.
Good to see you guys! We made it all the way thru the video. Lots of flat land out there. Be safe!!!
Thanks for the comment. I hope you were able to stay awake. I tried to make it interesting, but I had little to work with.
@meandherafterkids oh yeah we stayed awake. Told Tracie there's not even many hills to look at...lol. I got home about 6 from weedeating at my dad's and sit down and said what they doin on on a Thursday...lol ..nice surprise
No hills at all, just corn fields. It was a great change of pace to get out in the open. I can tell you this, if you ever feel like you are getting boxed in, head to Kansas. We are going to try to drop on Thursdays for a while to see if the viewer count goes up any. It's worth a shot.
@meandherafterkids I hear ya. She's from Oklahoma so she knows...too many tornados out that way for me and its 150 degrees but when her dad was still living we made the trip from 1990 till 1997 and the bass and crappie fishing was excellent
What size truck is this good for I have a 1500 ram 5.7 hemi will that handle it
Thanks for the question. The motor will handle it, but the payload of 1500 to 1800 pounds on a half ton will not be enough. You can watch the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/omuj2Mlqm6TRpqQ.html where I put this camper on a Titan XD with a payload of 2360 pounds. The campers wet weight is 2500 pounds so I had to put airbags on the Titan and you can watch that here kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5WOmq6ziKvbeMo.html. Palomino does make a smaller camper that fit a 1/2 ton like the SS-1200 & B-780H. You can look on their website www.palominorv.com to see all the specs on the different models. Good luck and I hope this helps. JF
Hey guys. Another great video and the beauty just keeps getting better. You are right that's the clearest water I've ever seen. You guys be safe.
Thanks for the comment. I can tell you this, I bet it would hard to catch a fish in that water. They would see you coming a mile away.
@@meandherafterkids yes sir I am sure of that
I’ve been to many beautiful places in Colorado. You are right this is looks amazing. I may have to put this on the list to go see .
It may be hard to get to, but well worth it. Thanks for the comment.
Congrats HER!! That's awesome. I guess HIM is hopelessly jammed!🤣🤣🤣
Yup, I stay that way. Thanks for the comment.
What a great video you guys. I always like watching your videos. They’re very thorough, informative and self explanatory. I would love to taste some of that chili someday. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Take care! We made be coming to Centennial, Colorado in October. We would love to see you guys. God bless y’all and stay safe.
Thanks for the comment and compliments. Just let me know when it gets closer, the dates when yall will be up, and we will definitely make something work. I look forward to it. Thanks again. JF
Good job and congratulations Candy. We enjoyed that video. I don't know if there's anything you guys don't do. Be safe out there.
Thanks for the comment. Some say we don't play well with others, lol. But really, I guess we are still trying to find our nitch. After 34 years together, you would think we would know by now, but it's fun searching. Thanks again, Jf
Candy: "I don't know, you could look it up in a thesaurus" 😂😂😂 I started laughing so loud Misty had to ask what I was laughing at!
Exactly! This was why I was at a loss for words. LOL Thanks for the comment.
Can’t wait to see the camper reset on with the airbags? No more squat? Pls share when u can. Thx
Thanks for the comment. Check out this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKNp1rmhd929h9o.html It was our first outing with the new airbags. Let me know what you think. JF
Good to see you guys. Beautiful country always. Be safe
Thanks for the comment. You do the same.
Great video. Thanks for sharing if the actuators go bad can you raise and lower manually?
Thanks for the comment. I have not seen any way to to that and it's too heavy to do by hand. As long as 3 still work I think it will still raise. I might aught to buy one or two and keep them stored just in case. Thanks again, JF
the lower Colorado basin -- the cradle of human life in ancient America. No place more beautiful on Earth than these 4 corners. I can relate to the outrageously long list. Thankful to have a lovely Sandia camping trip in my backyard for when I suddenly want to be in the forest :) And to what you said. Your life shouldn't revolve around the few extra days you get off work, anyway. I haven't seen my sister since my brother died, we never all have time off. We live in a hell, and like you said we are just letting it happen. For no reason. Going to NE new Mexico was a good choice, not nearly as busy. Lots of stuff here too. A lot of those smaller doors are likely smaller because they were rooms for storage, usually the doors are smaller so they can put a slab over it to protect the food. Sometimes, they would even mortar it into the wall.
Wow, what a great comment. That makes sense about the doors and for protection. Thank you for being so informative, and I really appreciate the interest in our American history. JF
@@meandherafterkidsJust as you, I love this land -- and they did too. They left us messages, and lived their lives here. It is fascinating. The ancestral pueblo in particular. They were doing a surprising amount of art and science, despite usually pretty radical circumstances. Not to mention, I know you've done enough hiking here to be confused as to how they did it... Barefoot, with no clothes, nothing to hold water in, etc. I am still looking forward to when you get a chance to stop by angel peak ! Came pretty close, but it is a good 2-3 hours I think to get down there from Farmington. I will say, there are some huge advantages. Free camping, and Bisti badlands is right next to it. I think you said you're from Denver, so it might be worth going East after. I will say that the drive through Jemez Springs going North to Los alamos is pretty amazing. Actually, now that I'm thinking about it that drive is ridiculously amazing. Tons of places to stop, bandolier national monument is right off the road. Grande valle is incredible, as is jemez Springs. And for most new Mexico things you don't need a permit ! I think the big exception that comes to mind is Carlsbad. That's why I live here ! Least restrictive on nature. Including bandolier, it is something like 10-15 dollar entry and no reservation required.
Thanks for all the recommendations. When I get the chance I will pin these to my maps. Angel Peak is on my radar for sure, but being this was an unplanned adventure we kind of just shot from the hip. I hope you were able to watch the Echo Park video. You may want to add that one to your list if you ever get up that way. Thanks again and I look forward in more recommendations. JF
Another great video from you guys. Glad you're getting out there. Be safe. We will going for a 5 day trip before too long. We can't wait to get oyt of here and back in the woods.
Thanks for the comment. I feel the woods calling me again also. We are headed to a remote camping area in a couple of weekends. Maybe that will feed the need for a while. Be safe on your adventure. JF
Agree 100%. I sold my heavy hard-sided camper and bought a pop-up a few months ago. Great MPG, handling, acceleration and breaking. I can go anywhere. No more white knuckle driving for me.
Thanks for the comment. I understand all that. My 5th wheel is worthless when it comes to remote camping, and I go places where any trailer besides a teardrop would not fit. Even though this pop-up may take a little longer to set up and take down, it is well worth it. Thanks again JF
Love that orange tent, didn't see you pack it but I imagine it is heavy (backpacker so probably a no-go for me) sorry your trip got cut short -- Dinosaur National Monument looks awesome! Not too far from me so maybe i'll go check it out. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment. Yea, it's a little too heavy to backpack for sure. I have a trekpole tent I use for that. This place is amazing, and we will definitely return to enjoy the full weekend in the near future. Thanks again, JF
I use to camp there with friends long before the lake was any bigger than a pond and there were no camp sites at all
Wow, I wouldn't even try to guess how long ago that was. We would like to go back in the near future and wished we were closer instead of 5.5 hours away. If they can ever get the group sites remolded then we may do a reunion or something like that. Thanks for the comment. JF
What’s an alien look like? Beautiful spot!
LOL, agreed. Just like us.
What an AWESOME video! Thank for sharing this video camping trip! You did job of narrating also. Looking forward to more videos.
Thanks Carlos. I am still learning and have a long way to go before I may think I have this figured out. Thanks Again, JF
What beautiful scenery!!!
Thanks for the comment Carlos.
Great video you guys. Good call on getting out of there before the rain. Why not the truck camper this time? Tracie said she loved the coffee mug. Beautiful country out that way. Can't wait for the next one You guys be safe!!
Thanks for the comment. I, not her, decided against taking it because I did not want to pack it back up or drop it, to go drive around and site see. Plus being here a few years ago, I didn't want to be top heavy coming down the steep dirt road to the bottom of the basin. Thanks again. JF
@@meandherafterkids we thought that was the case that the roads and the exploring you did.
@@papprince Being I was there before, I wanted to show her around, plus being I have all the tent camping stuff, I told her we need to use it once or twice a year.
I hear ya...you have it might as well use it
get rid that music
LOL, that's great. Free is Free
Thanks for the review, we now have an identical model !! I was wondering about how your steps were mounted. I’ve ordered a set of the TorkLift steps and noticed there’s little room below the door. Did you or the dealer use lag bolts screwed directly through the black weather stripping into the poly plastic sub flooring ???
Thanks for the comment. The steps are pinned to a bracket bolted on right right below the door. These are the ones I have www.etrailer.com/RV-Steps/TorkLift/TLA7804.html The dealer had them on when I got it. It's funny how they were an option. Best of luck and if you find your way up here to Colorado, let me know. JF
And Happy Birthday to your dad.
Thank you
Good video my friend. I am 54 and the same thoughts run thru my head more and more. Beautiful country down there also but man im sure its gets hot. You guys be safe. Oh and nice hat brother!!
Thanks for the comment. It gets warm for sure. Last September we were at our ranch dove hunting and it was 105. After living up here for a while, that hurt me. It gets harder to come back every time we go back.
@meandherafterkids yeah I bet. I seen that video of you all dove hunting and it looked hot.
Hey guys... good to see you out there. That's some pretty country out there. One of these days maybe. Be safe!!!
Thanks for the comment. It's amazing to see in person for sure. Maybe one day we'll be able to head yalls way as well.
I was hoping you guys made it there. You’re correct, there are more people there but it’s a great quick escape for people living or visiting Denver.
Thanks for the recommendation. It was a great time for sure, and we plan to go back soon. 45 minutes from home to enjoy a place like this makes that much better.
And the shirts look good. We are at Holly..little rain right now and cool...54 deg at 2:00 pm.
Enjoy it, even if it is raining. That new camper has the space to move around in during bad weather. Our little one you don't. It's either go to bed or sit looking out the window. Have fun, JF
@meandherafterkids it quit raining about 7 last evening nuce and sunny today about 64 degrees was the high. Its gonna be sunny and 77 tomorrow. Yes we dont mind the rain...it doesnt rain in the camper...lol
Sounds like a great time.
The slurping coffee is a pleasing sound to me ! Makes me want to get some coffee. lol.
Thank you Mike. I feel it also helps cool it down so no to burn your taste buds off.
@@meandherafterkids never really a problem for me, I always add milk to my coffee which cools it off some.
Cicadas and Auroras
Thanks for the comment.
Great video. That truck and camper look great. I've been married to the same woman for 34 years this past January and shes just like your wife..lol.. before you let us in on the joke she said he has got to quit slurping that coffee. Its a tough world...can't slurp my coffee or soup or nothin..😂
LOL Thanks, for the comment. Yup, everything is wrong, all the time.