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CAMPERVAN ATTACKED WHILE WE SLEEP CAN WE EVER FEEL SAFE NOW? 

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Coming to the end of a quick visit to Arran we need to stop off on the way home. Search for site gives us a nice site near Manchester. What coul;d possibly go wrong. EVERYTHING!
00:00 Title
02:01 Discussion
06:01 Live film video at the time
10:36 Departure from the crime scene
12:36 Temporary repairs
20:43 Motorway
26:37 Getting light
28:29 Home
28:39 Review how we feel
44:30 End Titles
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OUR STORY SO FAR
We are Ellie and Graham.
We travel the UK in Merlin with our two little dogs, Maya and Luna.
We are Wizard in the Wild.
Our love of the great outdoors combined with Ellie’s post-cancer complications means our home on wheels with creature comforts is a perfect solution. A great way to explore nature on good days and a cosy little bolt-hole for the others.
We bought Merlin in 2021 after six years of travel in our motor home Merv.
Whilst we enjoyed our adventures in Merv, we wanted something smaller and more nimble, so we could explore those tucked away places off the beaten track. Hence Merlin.
Initially we only used campsites, but as time goes on we are going off-grid more regularly and really loving it.
The aim of the channel is to reveal the true beauty of nature whatever the weather! We also feel it’s important to show the reality of van life, and not just the good bits when the sun is shining.
Whatever the weather, our motto is to just get out in nature. It’s good for the soul!

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@originalmamagrizzly2478
@originalmamagrizzly2478 Год назад
Doesn’t it seem as though a spirit of violence has been unleashed worldwide over the past couple of years?? I am so sorry this happened to you. Prayers.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
We are living in difficult times for sure with a whole new level of anger and aggression out there. Hoping that the vast majority who are kind and caring people will prevail. Safe travels x
@utubewillyman
@utubewillyman Год назад
Here in the States, the violence seems state-sanctioned to some extent.
@fathertedsmate
@fathertedsmate Год назад
there is a book out there called the biology of aggresion, written for nato, practiced on you
@marshasomers1789
@marshasomers1789 Год назад
Yes
@snarkyenigma9219
@snarkyenigma9219 Год назад
@@utubewillyman Let's cut to the chase ... the liberal run sh* holes bave become very dangerous cesspools.
@alexanderweaver7066
@alexanderweaver7066 Год назад
Hi folks. I am a van lifer here in the U.S. and traveled across the nation from the East Coast to the West Coast. I have been fortunate to have positive experiences in my travels. There were a couple of places I stopped and planned to stay for the night but my "gut feeling" told me to move on. It's unfortunate there are assholes who want to destroy or steal property that belong to others out of jealousy or just to be mean. I am so sorry this happened to you and I fully understand hoe you feel being violated...especially In such a violent and destructive manner. Thank God you and your pets are safe. Don't let these assholes ruin your lives. Karma will repay them for their ignorance and stupidity. Continue to do what you love.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Alexander for your lovely message. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@janetenold4803
@janetenold4803 Год назад
I couldn't have said it any better. I am not a van lifer, but I wanted to share a similar message. I hope you can get back to the style of living after a time to reset your trust people again. I wish only the best life can bring to you.
@prestonnevlogs1462
@prestonnevlogs1462 Год назад
​@@Wizardinthewild hopefully this will never happen again but if anything does happen, God forbid, then I'd suggest calling the police before filming. Glad youre ok x
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
@@janetenold4803 thanks so much Janet. 🐶🐶🧙‍♂️🙏👍🚐
@paulsuebaloo6560
@paulsuebaloo6560 Год назад
I'm absolutely disgusted that something like this can happen. We have built a bed that goes across our front seats for our grandchildren. It gave me chills just thinking of the possible outcomes of this despicable act. Glad you were both physically OK. Keep safe ,keep doing what your doing .
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Paul Sue and Baloo it doesn’t bear thinking about does it? The vandals had no idea who was in the van or whether they would be hurt. We are getting over it gradually. Have managed a few off grids since. ( had a great time on Arran) Obviously we feel more anxious than we did but are hoping it will get easier in time. Thanks for watching ❤️👍
@larryrobertstein7485
@larryrobertstein7485 Год назад
You can take solace in the fact that those dirtbags own nothing, never will & will lead miserable existences. They're probably wasting away in prison. Where they belong.
@LindaG858
@LindaG858 Год назад
Thank goodness they did not wait for you to get out & attacked you….
@jimblack8027
@jimblack8027 Год назад
In the end, our society cannot function without trust. We have to trust that the vast majority of our neighbours 'do unto others as they would have others do unto them'. Without trust, we are doomed. Obviously not "absolute trust" but reasonable trust that others don't wish us harm. It is for that reason that the hooligans who perpetrated this dastardly deed need to be hunted down and severely punished not simply in the hopes of modifying their future behaviour but also as a message to others in the hopes of discouraging such behaviour. All parents of kids still at home should take advantage of this incident to teach their children well.
@jackieknight5804
@jackieknight5804 Год назад
I dont think i would want my grandchildren sleeping in that position. Maybe ok on a proper site. Easy pickings. 😢
@erickadevereaux3853
@erickadevereaux3853 Год назад
I happened to be scrolling RU-vid and saw this video. I'm so sorry you both went through this horrible ordeal. How scary. Some people are just evil. You're both innocent and were out having a great time and using your channel to bring joy to so many people. I'm grateful you both are okay. God Bless you and always keep you safe in Jesus Name Amen. May God also bless the people who helped you.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Ericka. Nice message. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@erickadevereaux3853
@erickadevereaux3853 Год назад
You're very welcome. I noticed quite a few people happened to see your video. There truly are alot of caring people. You can tell by their encouraging comments. It may take some time for you to get through this traumatic experience. God's protection, grace, peace, love, and healing be upon you both as you move forward.
@milels6917
@milels6917 Год назад
Such a pity .you lose your trust in human nature sometimes seems to be no peace anywhere Thank God for good people ❤
@milels6917
@milels6917 Год назад
It’s jealously maybe the are angry kids had it in for you because you have a nice van you have a lovely life but don’t give in Sorry for your experience
@nancyashley4638
@nancyashley4638 Год назад
It was kinda of dangerous going outside to check out what happened. There could have been someone hiding out ready to attack. So glad your both safe.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Nancy. Yeah adrenaline does do that. Wasn’t my best move. Luckily the bullying cowards were well up the road in their car. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@cboyle707
@cboyle707 Год назад
Yes. How unprepared they were. You should always rehearse such occurrences. And how do you go to any new place without being fully prepared for crime these days?
@c.m.303
@c.m.303 Год назад
Can you put a motion sensor on your exterior lights? And a blinking red light on each side of the van...that will let hoodlums know they are being filmed, add cameras and a way to save events.
@thomaslemay8817
@thomaslemay8817 Год назад
Once the windows are broken inside or outside is the same thing. This is the reason tool's are needed for self protection . Older people need better tools.
@blackbob3358
@blackbob3358 Год назад
@@c.m.303 Defeating the bleeding obvious, mush. Think, before ya open ya trap !!
@alandavidge1273
@alandavidge1273 Год назад
Rather than letting this make you feel afraid you should feel empowered by it, your worst fear happened and you dealt with it. You dealt with the situation calmly and practically, you didn't collapse into helpless hysterics,got yourselves home and the damage has been fixed. You are strong and capable people and you proved to yourselves that you can deal with a frightening situation and come out intact. There is nothing left to fear now.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you. An interesting view in things. I hadn’t thought about it like that. Very helpful. We were on autopilot somewhat but yes we copped with it 💪 thanks for your support. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@kenj.8897
@kenj.8897 Год назад
So why is my comment not showing up? Did it offend you
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
@@kenj.8897 not sure KenJ. We haven’t deleted or held any comment from you. When did you post it approximately?
@parsnip7349
@parsnip7349 Год назад
Think of how many times this didn't happen, it may never happen again, but if it does you will both handle it like trooper's , never let others stop you doing what you want (for every bad person, there are millions of good)
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
@@parsnip7349 thank you. Very true. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@lanapoulliot7682
@lanapoulliot7682 Год назад
Being attacked is horrible and random and senseless. I had a similar experience years ago with my apartment being broken into. Even more upsetting than the items being taken, was the thought of these burglars rummaging through my personal stuff and space. It really shakes your confidence for sure. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
That’s terrible Lana. So sorry to hear that. Awful story. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@rouxchat6033
@rouxchat6033 Год назад
Yes, this type of thing can happen anywhere.
@nigelmorgan3449
@nigelmorgan3449 Год назад
In Ausie we have a tape we call it 100mph tape it’s grey and it’s good Back to your camping keep doing it you need to be parked up before it dark and maybe get a dog one that barks
@texpatriot
@texpatriot Год назад
My husband and I were considering investing in a camper, but after seeing all these stories over the past year I don’t think we’re quite well enough to take the risk. I’m sorry this happened but glad you weren’t harmed.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Oh Rebekah, I hope it doesn’t put you off. These things are extremely rare. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@arkhamkillzone
@arkhamkillzone Год назад
Don't let your dreams be stopped by the risk. That is Luke avoiding driving because there are so many car accidents that happen. Sure there is a risk to encountering filth but van life is very rewarding and the freedom is something I cab only dream of. I plan to build a proper camper van oneday and live in it full time. Choosing the right location is important. Dark areas are a danger. Lit up areas like hardware store car parks will usually be safer.
@barrybarry6592
@barrybarry6592 Год назад
I have traveled by motorhome for 35 plus years. My only unease has been in the UK, never disturb.
@katemccarty1420
@katemccarty1420 Год назад
Oh please.ive been on the road alone for 30 years.stay home
@larnold7614
@larnold7614 Год назад
Don’t let this keep you from your plans.
@aguest4408
@aguest4408 Год назад
I've never seen your channel before but it popped up on my feed. I'm so sorry this happened to you. I hope it won't put you off carrying on with your journeys and exploration. You've helpfully reminded me and others to be cautious always, everywhere. I send you my best wishes.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks very much for your message. It’s sad isn’t it 😩. We are looking at CCTV and motion sensor lights. Also we will not park at this type of place again. Thanks for your support it really does help us. Take care yourself. 🐶🐶🚐🙏🧙‍♂️
@gracierose3076
@gracierose3076 Год назад
@@Wizardinthewild I have not watched you before either. You popped up on my post also. I will go back and look at some of your better days.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
@@gracierose3076 thank you so much for your support. Brilliant that you want to follow our happier days too It means the world ❤️🙏
@eileeneclark9011
@eileeneclark9011 Год назад
12/10/22...THIS HAPPENS EVERYWHERE NOW B/C PPL HAVE NO RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER! AND FEWER POLICE + VERY LIBERAL DAs + judges.... GOD BLESS YOU! GLAD YOU WERE NOT HARMED or KILLED or VAN JACKED or ROBBED!
@Warriorant1
@Warriorant1 Год назад
The same happened to us on our way through France to Calais. We stopped at a service station in the middle of the night and after an hour my wife woke me as she could hear rustling outside. They tried the doors, the lockers and even when we opened the curtains and shouted they were still there waiting for us to get out. I jumped into the drivers seat and pedalled it over the kerbs and away. When it's just the two of you in the middle of the night it is terrifying. We will only stay on proper sites now and never, ever stop over in a car park or service station. Just glad you're all ok and I think you were very brave getting out in the dark to inspect the damage.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Antony. Your experience sounds terrifying and has clearly affected how you travel now. You know how scary it feels. To be honest we thought a tree had hit the van as the vandals threw 3 bricks at the same time making one horrendous bang. So Graham went out to look. Don’t know how we will feel if we ever go off grid again. Will certainly look carefully at our security and parking strategy! Safe travels x
@Tbone.357
@Tbone.357 Год назад
I know it's not legal in some countries but I carry a handgun... Refuse to be a victim!
@priscillafuentes8663
@priscillafuentes8663 Год назад
Oh, my. Please, folks be careful. Very scary. God bless you, all who travel.
@judycampbell842
@judycampbell842 Год назад
NEVER GO Anywhere WITHOUT a gun. If they broke in what would you have done? At least you would have had a fighting Chance
@bethscreations4704
@bethscreations4704 Год назад
I am glad you guys are okay and got away safely. I hope that you will always be safe on your travels.
@PamMinnick
@PamMinnick Год назад
This is my first video of yours that came up in my feed. I feel so terrible for what happened to the both of you. If you have loved traveling before this, don't let who ever did this to you take that away from you. Be happy and enjoy each other and make more memories together.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
So nice Pam. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@zanpsimer7685
@zanpsimer7685 Год назад
I’m 61. When I was in my 50s I was able to retire. I purchased a camper van and solo toured all round the USA through a Summer and an Autumn. I enjoyed my travels, met some very nice people, saw some incredible sights. But I did experience a few uncomfortable and/or disturbing situations. I just decided the risk wasn’t worth it to me so I got rid of my camper. I’m so sorry this has happened to you. Be safe and contented!
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks for your lovely message. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@bobbrown257
@bobbrown257 Год назад
Glad your ok, we never wild camp now, we just can’t sleep anymore. The campsite fees and regulations are well worth it in our opinion.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Beginning to look that way to us as well Bob. Thanks for your thoughts🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@eddieburgess1323
@eddieburgess1323 Год назад
Agreed but issue has been magnified by greedy Motorway Service Station owners with their 2 hour stop rule..then fines and costly parking charges therefore preventing decent folk from parking for say 6-8 hours overnight with generally increased safety...
@faithhealz8556
@faithhealz8556 Год назад
Sorry to hear about your attack! I live in a little condo and last summer someone threw a big rock through my kitchen window and they did it to others in my area. Plus cars get broken into as well. So it doesn't matter if it's your hone on wheels or a sticks and brick, dumb people are everywhere. Please don't let this stop you from living your dream because I think it was just a random act of violence.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Faith. Sorry to hear about what happened to you. It must have been so scary. Thanks too for your kind comments. We really appreciate them. We think it was random vandalism too. They probably didn’t want us in “their” carpark! Hoping it won’t spoil things for us going forward. Safe travels x
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
@@Couplescience thanks kathleen
@rejuveniledelinquent3522
@rejuveniledelinquent3522 Год назад
I'm hearing stories like this more and more - and a lot of them are coming from the UK. I don't know if it's just my limited exposure to such things, but I am not hearing nearly as many stories coming from the US. I'm an ex-pat living in California, and it worries me greatly that England seems to be getting more and more violent. I am so sorry this happened to you. It sounded like they were going for a break in and scarpered when they heard you stir.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to comment. We don’t really know if there’s a big trend towards this kind of thing in the UK. There are certainly many more campervans on the road here now, so I guess that could be behind any increase. There are also owners of vans who take liberties about where they park and how they leave a place. So maybe a motive there to dissuade people parking up. Pleased it doesn’t appear as bad where you are. Safe travels 😊👍
@jparker71
@jparker71 Год назад
American thieves have to consider the possibility they may get shot...
@markhudson5268
@markhudson5268 Год назад
Sorry you had to go through this. In general, in the UK, vans have always been a target as scumbags try to steal tools. A lot of vanlifers are using converted vans that still look like trade vans, so that might explain a rise. In Europe, many people are against travellers, and they are going to the scary level of setting fire to vans as well as mobile homes. The difference across Europe is the number of sites you can stay on for about 5 euros a night, shower blocks, water, and waste disposal points. When I camp now, I only stop at sites.
@unprofor10
@unprofor10 11 месяцев назад
Well the uk is getting worse … so it is no suprise to me..
@griswald7156
@griswald7156 8 месяцев назад
We haven’t guns in the uk,so bullying is endemic…youd end up with a hole in the head in the US..
@oswaldoreyes9066
@oswaldoreyes9066 Год назад
This is my first time looking at your channel. I am so sorry this has happened to you. You seem like very wonderful people. The pups 🐶 are just adorable. Please Do Not allow this horrible experience keep you from enjoying yourselves and enjoying the camping experience. You are strong and have dealt with it properly. Stay safe and many prayers 🙏
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
What a lovely message. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@chickadee317
@chickadee317 Год назад
You're both so homey and lovely, it's like listening to an Aunt and Uncle telling stories of their adventures. I'm sorry this one was a bad experience, safe travels and thanks for the content.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Amor. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. Thanks again for commenting. All the best from uncle Graham 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@terrilhill1024
@terrilhill1024 Год назад
If you can, invest in cameras to insert in your van to take surveillance around your van when your parked and sleeping or even if your away from your van for a period of time. I am glad that the two of you are alright and there is nothing you did to cause this. It's the people that live in this world that do not respect nor value people, places, and property! Continue to thrive and be safe! ❤️🤗🥰
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks for your lovely message Terri. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@karlaniday7519
@karlaniday7519 Год назад
It can be difficult for the younger gen to understand that as we age we can feel less confident at being able to protect ourselves and our environment. I am glad things worked out. Keep safe out there.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you Karla. I agree with you completely. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@elizabethapfelbaum1240
@elizabethapfelbaum1240 Год назад
I don’t understand why the police weren’t called?
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
@@elizabethapfelbaum1240 when it was reported to the police they did 2 things. Firstly they confirmed that they couldn’t proceed with investigating the crime as there wasn’t enough evidence. Secondly that they wouldn’t routinely attend for this sort of crime. I hope that helps your understanding. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@coolkitty2075
@coolkitty2075 Год назад
Don t really see what age has got to do with it x
@TheGrandmasterMan
@TheGrandmasterMan Год назад
@@coolkitty2075 ...and that comment just proves the original point exactly.
@DaisyBloomz
@DaisyBloomz Год назад
Just found you all. I see this occurred 3 months ago, happy to hear no one was injured. Some people cannot let other people be happy and are just miserable human beings. Listening to your voice shake, broke my heart. Bless you both. Seems you found some beautiful souls along the way to soften the blow a bit. Good you both have each other as well.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you Amy. It was a shocker at the time. Sone people accused us of staging it. Don’t think we are that good at acting. 😩. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@dudewhathappenedtomycountr9099
So sorry you had to go through this. What's scary is that people are buying land to camp on so they can leave city life, yet their storage cabinets, barns, etc. that they set up get broken into. At least you were able to bail and not look back. I can't even fathom why the vandals did this. Seems like anyone who has anything going for them is a potential target.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Yes it can be a bad scene these days if you park in a bad place which we did. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@t.drayer11
@t.drayer11 Год назад
So sorry that happened! It's hard to understand why people do that to others. Glad you both are fine. Hang in there and let us know what happens next.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@pamsmith7369
@pamsmith7369 Год назад
So sorry about your disruption of your feeling of safety. It goes to show that one is not safe ANYWHERE! I was burglarized in my own home and don’t really feel safe anywhere. All the best to you whatever you decide to do.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Pam that’s awful. Makes this crime seem far less significant 😩. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@clareclark6535
@clareclark6535 Год назад
I'm getting asb atm and window smashed in my house so not nice.. Soo much violence and crime atm
@GLING17
@GLING17 Год назад
That must gave been terrifying to have that happen, especially late at night! I live in America and this kind of thing happens all the time here. Many people have also vanished or been murdered while camping as well. Stay safe!
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
OMG that sounds horrendous. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@ArianneAvalon
@ArianneAvalon Год назад
We have been living in our motorhome for almost two years. If we could afford a home we would consider that now. But we can't. In the last two years we have seen a massive increase in van life and off grid camping. We have also seen increased aversion and hostility too by people and councils. I read one councillor calling us a scourge that contribute nothing and pay for nothing! This fuels peoples mis- understandings. We have been, because we are working there, on a camp site since Feb and this month we have off so we are now having nights off grid. We have noticed a much increased hostility to our parking off grid.We do have four cameras fitted but still every park up that we always used before has become less safe. Six, or nine months ago we could guarantee we were the only people parked up, now we vie with two or three others. We have been hassled by locals young and elderly. I understand why locals are getting annoyed in part. There are too many vans looking to park for free. We cannot afford camp sites ordinarily with living in it but this increase in van life and the hatred of it by communities is putting us all at risk. As for comfort insurance you were lucky. They wont even insure us if we park on the road!! So I am glad you got something out of them! They made my blood boil! I am sorry you went through this but I am hearing more and more incidents and it seems we are wanted off the road. They want their freedoms but don't want others to have theirs. You are right to be cautious now. Its not for the faint of heart this life style.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Lizzy. Sorry to hear that parking has become harder for you. It’s sad if your lifestyle is causing so much more stress than it did before. And Through no fault of your own. We’ve noticed that we are seldom alone even when we park at this time of year. Scotland seems better than some other places. We always make a point of spending money in the local community when we park up by way of a thank you. Let’s hope that it all calms down again. Not holding our breath. Safe travels xx
@Strider9655
@Strider9655 Год назад
If you look at whats been going on in the last few years, we've all been encouraged to hate each other by both the govt and the news media, all split into small groups by silly differences, we argue amongst ourselves and never look at the root cause of the issues we all share, and now energy prices are going mental and the cost of living has gone through the roof, is it coincidence or planned?
@creationsunlimited7533
@creationsunlimited7533 Год назад
@@Wizardinthewild Scotland sounds a bettre bet for the moment then. When you get problems you may need to inform the local police, local councils and I would contact the local MP and further to that you may want to let the Government know about the issues you face by letter.
@collinsfriend1
@collinsfriend1 Год назад
I don't see why anyone should care if you've found a way to live cheaper and not stealing or exploiting anyone. I do think a reason a lot of hostility has become more common is that bad people are also living in vans, cars, tents RVs and throw trash around, steal, etc. Some people who camp have also learned the passive aggressive trick of being bad neighbors so people move off and leave them to have a place to themselves.
@Strider9655
@Strider9655 Год назад
@@collinsfriend1 You make a good point, one that leads me to a more depressing thought....... It's practically illegal to live off grid in this country, you couldn't just disappear onto a patch of land and generate your own electricity (for example), why is this? well I think if they let enough people do it, then others might follow, and the system of govt that we live with NEEDS compliance, it needs us to buy homes, pay our utility bills, pay our council tax etc.
@craigpswindon
@craigpswindon Год назад
Having just found your youtube channel, i was very saddened to hear of the problems you had. I wish you both well, and hope that you can continue wild camping eventually. Its so sad what some people do to others. All the best and take good care.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Craig. Thanks for your comments. We are not exactly sure what we are going to do but we will start with safer things and see how we go. Maybe pub stops or CL’s. Thanks so much for your support 🐶🐶🧙‍♂️🚐🙏
@AspiringAngel
@AspiringAngel 10 месяцев назад
Oh my!!! My husband and I love van traveling and have one coming up. 😢 He has done it longer than me. Your video still gives me pause. I do love your doggies, and I'm so glad they or yourselves did not get hurt!
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild 10 месяцев назад
Hello and thanks for your kind comment. All we can say, is carry on doing what you love. We did find it hard to get past this at first, and we are grateful that none of us were hurt. But we are getting back to parking up in the wild. Hope you get to enjoy some of our later videos as they show how we are moving on from this and the steps we’ve taken to feel safe. Look after yourselves too. 😊👍🚐
@Minarik
@Minarik Год назад
Las Vegas, Nevada here I am so sorry this happened to you! I hope you are able to continue what you love. 🙏🏼
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi JHM. Thank you so much. We will get there Safe travels x
@jenniwhitehouse3783
@jenniwhitehouse3783 Год назад
How awful totally shocking that people have done this. Really hope you can pick yourselves up when you are ready as i know how much you enjoy your trips. Thinking of you ❤ xx
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you Jenni. Really appreciate your kind comments. We are ok physically thank goodness and the van can be repaired. May take us a bit longer to feel safe. But we will get there xx
@MyMarlinman
@MyMarlinman Год назад
So sorry to hear of your bad experience. Glad you are ok. My Wife and I no longer wild camp as we have heard of other incidents like yours. We try to find cl s and sites near beauty spots and old railway walks. The camper stays on site and we get peace of mind when we return. There is also security at night.We still think the small loss of freedom is a small price to pay for safety.Try to holiday differently and you may find that you like it that way.Enjoy yourselves in future.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We hadn’t heard of any cases of this until now. Totally get the peace of mind by being on a site. We have only recently ( past 2 years) gone off grid. We had a caravan and MH before and always stayed on sites. Think we may be doing more of that in future though it’s hard to know for sure right now. Safe travels x
@warren9815
@warren9815 Год назад
Glad you didn’t get injured. I wouldn’t Park anywhere but a large campground because of something like this happening. Be safe!
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
@@warren9815 thanks Warren. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
@@warren9815 We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@melissalewis8803
@melissalewis8803 9 месяцев назад
Suran wrap in the future for anyone who needs a quick fix for window. It works. Literally wrap around the windows in circular without cutting all the way down. Keeping the tails on the inside. Tightly wrap. Two ply down. You can still see just distorted a little.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild 9 месяцев назад
Hi Melissa thank you so much ❤️guess what we carry with us now! It’s not just for sandwiches 😉safe travels x😊❤️
@janethartwig774
@janethartwig774 Год назад
Oh my, I’m so sorry this happened to you. It’s very helpful to talk it out like you’re doing. For now, fix the van, install motion sensors/lights on the outside, and give yourself time to heal. Good luck putting this behind you. Greetings from California, USA.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Janet in California. Thank you. It’s a balancing act between talking it out and getting past it. We’ve ordered some extra security. So made a start. 👍safe travels x
@mrchristerryTV
@mrchristerryTV Год назад
What a horrible thing to happen. As Daivid said below, wrong place, wrong time and not your fault in any way. These things just take time and hopefully in time this week will be a distant memory in amongst all the other lovely trips. Thank you for being strong enough to share this. Stay strong.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Chris. Thanks for your kind comment. Really hope you are right. It does change things. But really hope we can eventually get back out there and enjoy our camper as we once did. X
@susancarol4735
@susancarol4735 Год назад
My first time watching! So sorry to hear! …omg! This has been a good education for me, as a widow, and contemplating van life! Thank you! Real eye opener, as there are angry, desperate souls rampant, everywhere, more so then ever! Be safe! Love your doggies!
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Sorry if we put you off Susan. Glad you like our doggies. Not particularly good guard dogs though 🐶🐶🧙‍♂️🙏🚐
@susancarol4735
@susancarol4735 Год назад
@@Wizardinthewild no worries…you did not put me off! I already realized driving a van these days alone, is not a good idea! I am in the U.S. ….So stay safe! Best to be not too much off the grid …unless in a large parking area? 🌿🙏
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
@@susancarol4735 difficult to say where is safe to be honest. But good luck with your travels and stay safe xx
@tammyinman1699
@tammyinman1699 Год назад
I’m so glad y’all were not physically hurt!!! Prayers for healing from the fear it left in your hearts.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Tammy. Yes at least we were not hurt. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@margotwelland2459
@margotwelland2459 Год назад
Stumbled across your site as considering getting a van. Thank you for highlighting this. I’m so sorry to hear this happened to you. Give yourself time to recover and do try to use a quiet CL site just to give you back your confidence. Wishing you many more fun and safe travels 🫶🏻
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Margot. Thanks for watching (and finding) our channel. Only so sorry that it was because of this incident. Hope it hasn’t put you off getting your van. We have made lots of happier vlogs which may inspire you to realise your dream. We are taking things easy but are getting back into it. Can’t let them beat us can we? Keep in touch. Safe travels 😊❤️
@MrMartinBoettcher
@MrMartinBoettcher Год назад
Sorry for what happened. Glad you are ok. First clip I see from you, what wonderful people and what a lovely couple you are! Prayers from germany.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Martin thank you for your lovely message. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@dave72ization
@dave72ization Год назад
Just come across your channel...totally shocked and devastated for you both ...hope your confidence in wild camping restores
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks David. Glad you found our channel but sorry to shock you 😩. Messages such as yours are definitely helping us. We are overwhelmed by the support we have had by lovely people like you. It does help us. 🙏. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️ xx
@shinitapepper5629
@shinitapepper5629 Год назад
Ellie, Graham, Maya and Luna I'm really sorry that happened to you. I'm so happy that none of you have gotten injured. I hoping you all got home safely, and you will not let that scare you against traveling again. I want to thank you for a lesson learned to be more careful in picking a place and your surroundings as I do want to go fulltime traveling in my van with my cat Kitty and my dog Xena. I wish you all the best with safety and happiness in whatever you decide to do.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Shinita we did get home ok thanks. Pleased to hear you are going to travel with a fig and a cat 👍We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@rubymarty1322
@rubymarty1322 Год назад
I’m so sorry this happened. There are some really mean people in our world. Don’t let this discourage you from your adventures.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you Ruby. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@louise7552
@louise7552 Год назад
Screens on your windows guys. Plus no offence, but you come across as too nice and easy targets for thugs. 😮 please take extra precautions, the world has gone where we felt safe. And they complained about Enid Blyton being inappropriate. 😢😢😢. Safe travels, Louise Australia 🇦🇺.
@paulkoval9138
@paulkoval9138 Год назад
What an awful thing to happen to such a lovely couple. I sincerely hope that you both get over it very soon. Don't let them win. Please consider coming to France in Merlin where you'll experience wonderful welcoming Aires de Camping Car in safety.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Sounds really tempting right now I can tell you! We often hear how good France is for camping. We are hoping to make it to Europe at some point in the future. Fingers crossed. 🤞Safe travels x
@barrytippett6748
@barrytippett6748 Год назад
I am so shocked at what you have both been through, a very scary moment no doubt. I hope you make the right decision for both of you regarding the future, and I would love to see you continue your travels. There are some evil people out there who try to intimidate us and rule our lives. But life is for living! please make the most of it. Take care. Bazza
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks so much for your kind words Bazza. We certainly did feel intimidated! But you are right. We can’t let people like them destroy what is so precious . Our freedom. Otherwise they win don’t they?
@julierogers1155
@julierogers1155 Год назад
So sorry for the difficulties. I am new here and subscribing in order to support you two. Best wishes for feeling better soon.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Julie. Thank you for your support for our channel. It’s this kind of support that really helps us. Especially when faced with a challenge such as this! Must admit that at the time we wondered if it was all worth it. Hope you enjoy some of our (much happier) vlogs 😊x
@istandforfreedom1111
@istandforfreedom1111 Год назад
Your video popped up on my feed. Am so sorry I cant imagine how scary that was. So happy you got eachother 💓. We are living in strange times and now I will only go to known sites with my family. Dont stop your adventures I think its important now for us to be extra vigilant and practise situational awareness no matter where we are vehicle or not. ❤️
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you Devine. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@nickchezontour8356
@nickchezontour8356 Год назад
Feel really sorry for you both what a horrible thing to go through. I hope you can both get over it and can carry on doing what you love.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks so much Nick and Chez. The overwhelming support in comments has been amazing and very helpful. Slowly we are beginning to feel a little better about it. We are not going to rush but hopefully we can return to something close to normal. 🙏🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️ xx
@meiraloraduncan8953
@meiraloraduncan8953 Год назад
Glad you're okay and no one was hurt other than tthe damage to your van. Thankfully you were relatively close to home. I just saw a video from the other day where another person had their van attacked while he was asleep. The company who his insurance company told him to contact for the repair had to order the replacement window so they fitted with a piece of thick plexiglass which made it safe for them to legally drive and use their camper van because you couldn't tell it wasn't a regular car window. It made me think that it might be wise to have thinner pieces of plexiglass cut to fit each window on the inside of the van which would prevent the glass from breaking or at least keep any glass from getting inside the van if something ever broke the window again. You could attach weather stripping on the edge of each piece of plexiglass to make it secure while in place. I would attach tabs on the bottom edge that would help you remove it when necessary I would add some security cameras around the outside of the van that have the ability to film/let you see with night vision 360 degrees around the van. I have heard of some that are triggered by motion sensors. Another safety tip is to have more lights mounted to the outside of the van similar to the one above the sliding door which you can turn on with the press of a button or are triggered by motion sensors just like the cameras because it will not only scare off the person or people who are trying to break in or damage the van and possibly record what they look like and what their vehicle looked like and even better a license plate number which would help the police track them down. If you don't have a security system on your van I would highly suggest you have one installed asap. All of these things would help you to feel safe again. Many of the vehicle security systems trigger the car horn or another sound to go off whenever it system is triggered. You can also trigger it to go off by pressing a button on your key fob which would also help scare off whoever is trying to break in or damage the van. Other things to think about keeping in the van or with you while out exploring are: A tazzer, an air gun (fog horn) pepper spray and or bear spray. Always park facing the exit for wherever you are parked so that you can drive off immediately if needed because you never know what they might do if confronted. My parents took of us children camping each summer. It didn't matter if you were a newborn (the youngest baby was around 2 months old the first time they went camping. As the years went on eventually there were7 children and a dog in the family van. My parents had a tent trailer that had a queen sized bed on top of the trailer and they had a zip on extension room where the children slept on camping cots that you could stack like bunkbeds and we each had a sleeping bag. The baby slept in a portable crib and the next youngest slept on a cot in the room with our parents to make it easier to care for them if needed during the night. There were 2 large locking storage compartments on each side of the trailer which allowed them to pack everything we would need on our month long camping trips. Dad had reconfigured a boat refrigerator so that it could run off of an extremely large extra battery he added to the family vehicle that charged it while the car was on and it would run the refrigerator for up to a week without the car running. Eventually Dad upgraded to a popup camper trailer that slept 8 and had a fresh water tank, A sink, stove, heater, fan, small dorm size refrigerator and more. The sides on the bottom were metal covered with a fiberglass skin and the top was fiberglass panels that folded in and laid flat underneath the roof when packed up. There were 2 Queen beds that slid out on either end and had supports that got inserted into some slots under the bed and on the end of the trailer. It had many windows that had bug screens to allow fresh air in and kept out any bad weather. Because we camped in bear country we didn't eat or cook any food in the camper. Which was fine because we had a really good setup for cooking and cleaning up by the picnic table and campfire/grill. We had a series of canopies that we setup which kept us dry should it rain or any other bad weather situations. We could easily move from the tent or camper to the picnic table and our camp kitchen without getting wet and muddy which was amazing with the number of people on the various trips. Very different time from now. We created some amazing memories that we still talk about when we get together.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Aw bless you for taking the time to write this reply ❤️. Your camping experiences sound absolutely incredible! You really thought your adventures through so carefully and what lovely memories to treasure forever. As we are in the uk many of the things you use to defend yourself are illegal here. But we do now have cameras with bright lights on. We leave the van facing the exit and ready to drive and we do have a pretty decent alarm system. Luckily no bears here so it’s safe to cook in our camper 😉Sure we will get back to normal in time. Safe travels to you 😊👍🧙‍♀️
@edwardmcgowan5044
@edwardmcgowan5044 Год назад
So sorry you went through that, Lord knows it could have been much worse. Thankfully you are both okay. Stay well.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
That’s the truth Edward. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@WanderingWhites
@WanderingWhites Год назад
So sorry to read this , just found you in my feed, we wild camp a lot and have never experienced anything like that must have been so frightening! Glad your safe and well and you keep doing what you love x. Awful scenario glad you were helped at the time, gives us all food for thought !
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Sorry replying to your comments in the wrong order. 🙏. Yes we had a lot of help that night. Looking forward to watching yours. 🐶🐶🙏🧙‍♂️🚐
@traceyflynn7922
@traceyflynn7922 Год назад
Sorry you had to experience this. Don’t let it put you off, you have already proven you can overcome challenges life throws at you xx
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Tracey. You are right. Think it will take a bit of time though x
@raymurrell406
@raymurrell406 Год назад
Sadly a sign of the times and it will only get worse. Devastating for you both, I don’t think wild camping is worth the risk anymore, invest in the lighting etc as you obviously will, and when the shock subsides make a plan. I think long dark nights are for campsites, but only you can decide. Take care xx
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
I think you are right. Lights all round and modify where we Stay. Not going to use car parks like that again. Thanks for your support 🐶🐶🧙‍♂️🚐🙏
@daven2928
@daven2928 Год назад
Hi, I know this is old now and you have got past this, but it came up on my feed today and after watching would like to say what a lovely couple you seem and much respect for not letting this stop you doing what you love. You earned a new subscriber 😊
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Dave. Your comments are lovely and thank you for making them. If you watch sone of our later stuff you will see we are getting back to normal. We are about to start our latest Arran series where we truly get back to Wild Camping. 👍🐶🐶🧙‍♂️🙏🚐
@bethscreations4704
@bethscreations4704 Год назад
I hope that you will get to do more travels as I have just disordered your channel with this video. I am glad you are all safe and I hope you will always be safe. Random acts of violence can happen anywhere because of people's decisions to do wrong. Know where you are at and do what you can to be safe. Please don't let these guys win. It may take you a bit to even go on a trip, but I do believe that you should.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Beth we do plan to get back out there with added security. Off grid May take a little longer though. Hope you enjoy the channel and thanks for watching. Safe travels x
@timw2973
@timw2973 Год назад
Oh my word what a thing to happen, main thing is you are all safe and well and back home after what must have been a very testing and tiring journey. I know you will take time to consider your options and hopefully it doesn't affect your ability to find those happy places around the country. Merlin will soon be back to A1 pristine condition. So nice that so many people helped in different ways too. Take time to reflect and take care
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks so much Tim. The overwhelming support from people is humbling. Already we are beginning to feel better about what we do in the future. It was a stark contrast to chuckling about sheep rubbing themselves on Merlin to what happened on this night. You are right Merlin should soon be back to normal and that helps. CL’s and pub stops seem a good way forward right now. Which is good considering a few days back selling Merlin was a serious thought. We won’t rush though. All the best to you and Rachel and Poppy. You guys stay safe and take care to. 🙏🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️
@johnreynolds5103
@johnreynolds5103 Год назад
So glad you're both safe, all my love all my hopes to you both and stay strong x
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks for your kind thoughts John. We are doing OK. We are all physically safe and that’s the main thing. X
@Threadexpress
@Threadexpress Год назад
Hi Folks. Just heard about you from a "Life is too short" video comment. Good to meet you fellow adventurers! So sorry to hear of your attack. We are of a similar age and travel in our campervan in New Zealand. We used to wild camp most nights but had a couple of bad experiences that has changed our park up choices. We have heard dodgy sounding vehicles cruise by us, in the small hours once too often. One night at about 2am we heard gunshots not too far away ..and phoned the police. We now spend most nights in less risky places, like Motorcamps, NZMCA parks and Popular DOC campgrounds. We still do wild camp sometimes.. but it is now more worrying than before. This is so disappointing for us because we love camping wild and getting close to nature in NZ. The sad reality is, that a just a very few immature damaged people spoil this beautiful world for the rest of us. We are not sure if we should take these experiences as a warning and be more cautious.. or be brave and not let a very few limit us so much. We empathize with you and look forward to watching more of your videos! Cheers, Cliff.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Cliff. Really pleased you got to hear about us via Life is too Short. They are great adventurers. You pose a question that we we are also asking ourselves. Do we continue doing what we most love ( with a degree of anxiety) or do we play it safe and park on camp sites? Since the incident with the van we have done a combination of things. Pub stops, camp sites, aires and off grid. We think we will also do a combination going forward. In areas we don’t know we will probably use sites. In places where we feel safe, like Scotland we will probably go off grid. It would be sad not to do the thing we most love ( being off grid) but feel that we must now proceed with caution and take a balanced view if we can. Have just completed another trip to Arran. So there will be more films from there in the future. So pleased you are enjoying the vlogs. Safe travels 👍😊
@roxanes43
@roxanes43 Год назад
Glad you're all okay. And never mind the over sharing bits considering the situation you've just experienced. Godspeed on future travels.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Roxane. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@nickdavis8467
@nickdavis8467 Год назад
I am sorry to hear of your bad experience, I hope it doesnt put you off totally. All the very best to you both.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Nick. Think it will be a matter of working out what is our new normal in the van x
@garyslater7600
@garyslater7600 Год назад
Glad you are well and hope you have many great adventures in the future❤
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you Gary. 🤞 we will get there. Safe travels x
@powerdisney
@powerdisney Год назад
This was clearly horrific. You are very blessed to have each other. I drove a 28 foot camper van for a couple years in England and Ireland...sometimes alone with a little dog, and sometimes with my young teenage sons I had to battle fear a lot and in the end I sold it. Am tempted at 65 to buy again but these scary moments really give pause for thought ♡
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Angie. Your adventures in your camper with your little dog and children sound incredible. and how amazing that you did it even though you were scared. ❤️ there are quite a few solo travellers out there. Some stick to sites which may be a bit safer. What happened to us is mercifully quite rare. Really hope you can go for it if it’s what you dream about. Maybe get a bigger dog to share your travels with? Safe travels x
@powerdisney
@powerdisney Год назад
@@Wizardinthewild i now have an Irish Red Setter who barks loudly but would likely lick an intruder to death I was camping alone in a field by a lake for a week to do some writing and de stress I noticed I had been being observed by some shady looking characters I prayed with all my heart to God when I could not sleep one night for fear I felt a still, small voice say Look out of the window I saw I literally saw an angel probably 22 foot tall standing guard And God reminded me again, Fear Not ♡
@MonsterTVchannel
@MonsterTVchannel Год назад
Thank you for posting. Keep on being awesome 🙌
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you Monster. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@rayvan-en-route
@rayvan-en-route Год назад
Horrified to see this guys, glad you are all okay. Remember if you get knocked down, it’s nature to get back up again and you will! Give yourself time and take baby steps. You will get back to doing what you love in Merlin. Take care both of you 💕
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Aw bless you. Thank you. Hope we will get back to normal in time. It certainly shakes you. Safe travels x
@SlimTortoise
@SlimTortoise Год назад
I live in France and the UK is a different world to me. You could not pay me to take my camping car there, Sorry. Come to France what you save on camp site fees it will pay for the crossing. All the best to you guys. thank you for sharing.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
That’s not a bad shout actually. It is something we have been thinking about. We were of the opinion there is much to see in the uk which is true. This location was just a transit stop. Which we wish we hadn’t used. Thanks fir your message. 🐶🐶🚐🙏🧙‍♂️
@daved5071
@daved5071 Год назад
It can happen anywhere in france too unfortunately. Idiots know no boundaries. Grrrrrr
@bettyeelmendorf8281
@bettyeelmendorf8281 Год назад
So very sad this happened to you two. Praying you get past this and can continue to enjoy your blessed lives you two have together.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Aww thank you Bettye. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@MrStanwillis
@MrStanwillis Год назад
Outstanding actions on your painful experience. I've never watched this site before, but I'm with you now. I hope you will continue your ventures.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Stanley. Pretty scary at the time but we will get there. Thank you for subscribing too. Safe travels x
@barryjeffries2067
@barryjeffries2067 Год назад
So sorry to hear about your incident. There are some mindless people out there, most of their actions come from jealousy. Don’t let these people stop what you love doing. Give it some time. I wish you both well. Barry
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you Barry. We are overwhelmed by the absolutely wonderful messages. It is helping for sure and slowly we are beginning to feel better about. Can almost feel we may have the strength to carry in in some form. So thank you 🙏. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️xx
@suzybeetravels
@suzybeetravels Год назад
So sorry this happened to you 😢 That park up is side on to a couple of rough areas. Like you said we always try and get to a park up in daylight as you get a feeling good or bad. If we move on in the dark we tend to go back to places we know. Hope this doesn't put you off. It could have been anyone of us who like to do park ups. Bless all the nice people trying to help though. Bad people balanced with good people 💜x
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Ste and Suz. We should have investigated that area better. We didn’t know that. Comments like yours are helping us to come to terms with this. No doubt we will modify how we camp going forward. Appreciate your message 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@kevinwickham2866
@kevinwickham2866 Год назад
So sorry that you’ve both gone through this, it’s awful. This is why we have not managed to wildcamp yet, I wouldn’t sleep as I’m a worrier at the best of times. Hope it doesn’t put you off doing what you enjoy.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Kevin. I think we will also be worriers now. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@doloressanders5036
@doloressanders5036 Год назад
Glad you are ok. First time seeing your site. As my husband and I are seniors now we have been thinking about traveling some but the way things are going we are having second thoughts. Terribly sad is it not
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Aww don’t let it put you off. It’s quite rare. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@Cardifftoyboy1
@Cardifftoyboy1 Год назад
Has never happened to us in 20years BUT we always stay on sites ....Mostly the 2 majors. I have friends who wild camp and have never had problems but I always felt safe sleeping and leaving the van on a site. This is horrible we all love our vans and seeing them attacked for no reason is very unsettling.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Walkabout. I think this sort of attack is mercifully quite rare. It’s been helpful hearing that the wider area where we stayed has its issues even though the car park looked ok. If we ever go off grid again it will be in very remote places where vandals can’t be bothered to go. Safe travels x
@SusanKay1015
@SusanKay1015 Год назад
I’m glad you’re safe. I would have been afraid to step out of van.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Susan. Adrenaline did that. Not my wisest move. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@awall7501
@awall7501 Год назад
I feel for you both. You work, save up and buy nice things and things like this happen. I do hope that you both can move forward and put it all behind you
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks very much 🙏. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@paula...sister1of12
@paula...sister1of12 Год назад
Your video popped up in my feed. So sorry this happened. I imagine you would have the same feelings that I had when my house was robbed.Only you were present when it happened.You feel so violated and scared. It takes awhile to get over it enough to feel safe again. Blessings and safe travels .
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Paula. These things are always very scary aren’t they? Hope you are ok after what happened to you. We are getting there slowly with it all as you will see in our latest vlogs. Do take care and stay safe x
@elaineg4921
@elaineg4921 Год назад
So happy that you're all ok. You might want to set up cameras and motion sensor lights all around the van to help with your security. Blessings always
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Elaine. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@peterwicks6792
@peterwicks6792 Год назад
Pleased that you’re both safe, this is happening far too often this is why I will never wild camp .
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you Peter. It’s making us consider what we do for sure. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@carrie6183
@carrie6183 Год назад
I am very sorry this has happend. Thank you for sharing this video. I wish you safe travels for the future.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Carrie for your kind comments. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you. We are getting there. Have done a couple more vlogs since. Trying to get back to some kind of normal. Safe travels xx
@rosst3277
@rosst3277 Год назад
So sorry for you both. Hearing your story made my blood boil. Its great how you both handled a horrible situation. Stay strong and best of luck to you.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank Ross. It wasn’t easy at the time. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@hilaryreynolds9791
@hilaryreynolds9791 Год назад
So sorry to hear that this has happened but relieved to hear that you’re all ok. Please don’t let these ne’erdowells deter you from using your van - you’ve had so many lovely adventures and I’m sure many more ahead.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks so much Hilary. Support from people like yourselves has been overwhelming. We are beginning to feel a little better about it all. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@faithrada
@faithrada Год назад
My mom used to like the idea of having their cottage be more remote and away from neighbors... However, once she was on her own and aging... she began to realize the downside of being isolated. There is generally some safety in numbers. There will ALWAYS be those who go to the dark side... but clearly there are more good & helpful people out there than bad.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you for your thoughts. We are certainly having to reconsider what we do. The support on here had been amazing. Take care 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@annwestcott3752
@annwestcott3752 Год назад
When my mum lived alone in an isolated area the threat to her security came from the psychological threat of the local pheasant shoot. They surrounded the house, far too close for the law with regards to guns. They even stood shooting on a public footpath. My mother wound up with chipped glass on a window as a result of gunshot. Inebriated violent bullies come in all shapes and sizes.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
@@annwestcott3752 Blimey that was scary for her. 🐶🐶🚐🙏🧙‍♂️
@jillkay9430
@jillkay9430 Год назад
Oh gosh, I feel absolutely awful for this happening. 😢 Why can’t people “live and let live”, without interfering with other peoples joy. What I thought of immediately is that you both are safe!!!!! Thank goodness for that. When you mentioned that you stepped out of the van to investigate, omg I thought…”noooo, so very dangerous!!!!” So please be so very careful, but please carry on with what you desire with your camper van!!!!!!! Enjoy your life. Just be very aware and stay safe! Blessings!
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Aw bless you Jill. Thank you for your kind comments. We have learned from this and have taken steps to be a bit more streetwise. Shouldn’t have to be, but that’s life I guess. We’ve done some follow up vlogs where we discuss how we are moving forward. Hope you get to see them as we are much more our old selves! Safe travels x
@normajeanvas9532
@normajeanvas9532 Год назад
Watching your channel from Oahu, Hawaii. Aloha! Peace and serenity. Your tranquility has been disturbed but you have come through it stronger. We are going to travel across the USA in a few months and your channel has reminded us to be aware.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you both. Good luck with your journey. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@ianfoster7910
@ianfoster7910 Год назад
My heart goes out for you both really sad hope you can find away past this we was thinking of doing off grid as we are newbies to motorhomeing certainly makes you think twice just glad you both and dogs are ok
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you Ian. We have subsequently started Wildcamping again. That attack was last November and we are moving on from it. We are about to publish our latest trip of visiting the Isle of Arran again where we do further wild camps. Thanks again for your kind message Ian. 🐶🐶🙏🚐🧙‍♂️
@johnmacdonald6345
@johnmacdonald6345 Год назад
I feel so sorry for you both and admire you for being able to keep it together after such an ordeal. It just shows that as human beings you are at the opposite end of the scale compared to the cowardly low lifes who did this to you x
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks so much John. Comments such as yours are most definitely beginning to help us. We both are saying how much help the comments are to us. Makes us feel stronger. There are a lot of really lovely people such as yourself out there. Thank you 🙏. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️ xx
@lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel
Hello Ellie and Graham, first time watchers and now subscribers. Have just watched your video gasping at the horrendous ordeal you encountered; just shocking. We are so very sorry this happened but glad you are both safe and moving on. We've watched the updates and a couple of other videos and enjoying the content. Thank you for sharing your journey. My nieces live in Westbury and we've just watched you and the pups up on the white horse. It's lovely up there isn't it. We're from (near) Brighton by the way. It's nice to meet you and will find more videos to watch
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Lynn. Lovely to meet you! So pleased you are catching up with our other vlogs where we are doing happy stuff! We love Westbury. So much history and it definitely has a special vibe about it. We were originally from Surrey ( Horley area) and love Brighton as we visited there quite often) if you like wild places our Skye series may be worth a watch. We went there twice, once in the winter. Enjoy ❤️🙏x
@lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel
@@Wizardinthewild Oh we love Scotland. My cousin lives in Edinburgh and we try to get up there as often as we can. Last year they took us up to The Highlands to stay for a few nights which was amazing. We have been to Skye but many years ago.Will check out those videos too to reminisce. Nice to meet you
@jillcoe4695
@jillcoe4695 Год назад
I hope you give yourself time. It sounds so random. Yes teens for sure. Prayers you get past it, and get back to your favorite way of travel. Love from California.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you Jill. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@salsageordie
@salsageordie Год назад
Sorry to hear about your experience . Overnight near a public road not too remote from built up area has to be more risky than a designated campsite or a remote spot in the wilds .
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks very much. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@henna696
@henna696 Год назад
If you give up, the thugs have won! It is healing to talk about bad experiences. Take time to recover and then, hit the road. My prayers are with you. Please keep the channel going. You are lovely people.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks Henna. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@jj8526
@jj8526 Год назад
Ellie and Graham. Delighted to have come upon your channel but so sorry to have happened on your dreadful experience as you stopped for the evening in what you thought was a 'safe' place to park. Brave boys indeed under the cover of darkness in an isolated area. Shame on them(not that they bother about shame). It prompted a song I haven't heard (or sung) in years but hope it's of some consolation to you both..🙏 Every road through life is a long, long road, Filled with joys and sorrows too, As you journey on how your heart will yearn For the things most dear to you. With wealth and love 'tis so, But onward we must go. Keep right on to the end of the road, Keep right on to the end, If the way be long, let your heart be strong, Keep right on round the bend. If you're tired and weary still journey on, Till you come to your happy abode, Where all you love that you're dreaming of Will be there at the end of the road.... Liked and subscribed with pleasure and will sit and watch your videos thus far and looking forward to lots of your Vlogs through '23 and beyond. Stay safe you two (and I don't mean the pop group) JJ. 🚐👏👏☘
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi JJ thanks for your lovely comment and for subscribing too❤️. If there’s good to come out of this situation it’s us meeting some very kind and supportive people out there 👍 as you are following, you will likely know that we are gradually getting over what happened. ( can’t let the vandals win can we?) it’s not been altogether easy, but why should they stop us doing what we love eh? Safe travels t🧙‍♀️😉👍🚐
@BobbinAbout
@BobbinAbout 2 месяца назад
I really feel for you guys. The place this happened is just up the road from me and it is a lovely area. Take time to get over this and don’t make any rash decisions that you may later regret.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild 2 месяца назад
Hi Bobmob. Thanks for watching and commenting. It looked to be a really nice area. Infact we have been back since the vandalism and both agreed we would park there again if this hadn’t happened as there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with the car park. Here’s the link showing our thoughts after the event when we went back. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fmXzGfuxsWA.htmlsi=-_-GIvE4mldiAW1Z Safe travels 👍😊
@sshaw4429
@sshaw4429 Год назад
I’m sorry you experienced this. People just have no moral code. Unkindness, theft, selfishness…..it’s so awful. Get an alarm system, you can set off to scare people away. Hugs to you both.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thank you. Good advice. We have an alarm for when we leave the van and will now up our game with more cameras etc. safe travels x
@colinrice6272
@colinrice6272 Год назад
So sorry to hear of your attack. In the last 30 years of camping with caravans & Motorhomes we have never heard of an instance like yours. I do believe that this was an isolated case of vicious vandalism and you were very unfortunate to be attacked in this way. I hope that it does not put you off your style of camping as I am sure it has given you great pleasure over recent years. Take care Colin & Tina
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Colin. Thanks for your kind words. Like you, we had never heard of this happening before. Even our off - grid friends haven’t had it happen. We hope it’s a one off but it’s really shaken us. All the kindness and support and good advice is helping us to deal with the situation. Safe travels x
@patcoburn1960
@patcoburn1960 Год назад
So sorry to hear about your awful experience. My better half and meself had a similar experience here in Ireland, but, thankfully they only banged on our van with their hands and no real damage done. Unfortunately, there are a$$holes everywhere. Just subscribed to your channel and hopefully ye will be posting happy videos again. Happy travels. 😃
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Pat. Thanks for the kind comment and for subscribing. Must have been pretty scary hearing that sudden noise outside your van. Pleased no harm was done to the van. We are trying to get back to normal and have done quite a few travel vlogs both before and after the incident for you to take a look at if you want to. Safe travels to you both 👍😊
@lindafisher1957
@lindafisher1957 Год назад
So sorry this happened to you. Hope now all is better. You cannot help to wonder why someone would do this. Just so happy you two are O.K.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Crazy Linda isn’t it. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@flowerface21
@flowerface21 Год назад
Glad you're both ok. Get some CCTV stickers and put them in clear vision 🌻 don't let them stop you ❤️
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
That’s a fantastic idea about the stickers! We love(d) going off grid so hope we can get back to it in time. Safe travels x
@kevablade
@kevablade Год назад
CCTV stickers donot stop shop lifting or burglary ,certainly will not stop hit and run vandalism . Sorry .
@minnieminx4842
@minnieminx4842 Год назад
I am so sorry that you both have had this terrible & frightening experience & hope those responsible get caught…No one has the right to frighten people/damage their property & to make you feel unsafe 😢 We are quite new to the camper van experience & have only stayed at Motorhome & Campervan sites overnight so far & do day trips…Please take some time before you’s make any decisions…I hope you will both feel better & stronger soon & continue your adventures…Take care & sending you both hugs & love from Maggie n Gaz (Bonnie Scotland) 😘
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Maggie and Gaz. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Don’t know if the criminals will be caught. We did report it to the police, but not much for them to go on unfortunately. We love life in Merlin and being out in nature. We thought the worst that would happen would be being told to move on. So this has been a real shock. The kindness shown by you and everyone else has really helped. We will take time to think about it all. Safe travels x
@eclectic-collections
@eclectic-collections Год назад
Like many people, this is the first time one of your videos popped up on my feed and I listened with concern about the events that happened and I am sorry all the way from Australia to hear of them. I then went to your very first video on your channel and listened to all of the reasons why you took on this lifestyle and perhaps the best advice I can give you is to re-watch it again yourselves for inspiration about why you chose to do what you have been doing. You must never let them win and you must continue to M.E.R.L.I.N for all of the original reasons you said. Keep seeking the magic. Keep being you.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Aw bless you. In our hearts we know why we do what we do. Goodness knows we’ve talked about it so much since all of this. Anxiety has changed what we saw as an adventure before all this happened. We still love the van, but need to test the water a lot more to hopefully regain what we had when travelling. Safe travel x
@debracurrie3023
@debracurrie3023 Год назад
I am so sorry this happened to you. Never saw your channel before. We were planning on getting a van next September. This is scary to me. Plan on having my husband watch. We were planning on boondocking. But maybe not so much now. Maybe larger campgrounds. Although our little teardrop a few kids guessing went pounding down both sides of our teardrop at 3:00am. I was awake for that. One of the reasons for the van. We feel a van could help us leave more quirkily then us in a teardrop and feel trapped. I hope you will be able to go off grid again in future. My heart is with you guys. ❤
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Debra you would certainly be able to get away quicker in a Campervan. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
@colinnewmarch1106
@colinnewmarch1106 Год назад
So sorry to hear of your horrendous experience, I am always dubious in car parks , sadly it's a feral Britain today, , all the best
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Quite understand why you are dubious Colin. We always used sites until we got Merlin. Then got quite taken with the freedom of being able to park up ( legally) in beautiful places. Don’t know if we will ever feel the same again …
@colinnewmarch1106
@colinnewmarch1106 Год назад
Onwards and upwards
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Totally ! 🤞
@VintageRVAdventures
@VintageRVAdventures Год назад
We were told about your video and so had to come over and watch. We have now subscribed. We are so sorry to hear of this horrible experience out on the road. I could hear in your voices that this experience has really hit you both to the core. We hope that in time you are able to put this experience behind you. If this is your dream life, as hard as it might seem right now, you must try your best not to let these minority criminals spoil what you are achieving in life. Thinking about you both.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks so much for your supportive message. It’s overwhelming the support we have had. Also thanks for Subscribing. We have been subscribers of yours since Karl and Helen met up with you. Problem is there are so so many RU-vidrs we want to watch there isn’t time in the day. But we will endeavour to watch more of your adventures. We are beginning to feel a bit better about our situation thanks to everybody and the comments. Just trying not to rush ourselves. Thanks again and stay safe out there. 🙏🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️ xx
@VintageRVAdventures
@VintageRVAdventures Год назад
@@Wizardinthewild Aww thank you both. Actually, it was Helen who messaged and told us to come and watch your video. Karl and Helen were at our house a couple of weeks ago and we all watched one of your videos together, and I meant to subscribe then, but as we watched it on the house TV I then forgot to subscribe when I went back onto watching on a device. We will look forward to watching your continuing adventure when you are ready, we are happy to hear the community is helping to get you through this ordeal, take care both x
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Thanks so much for your support over this. We really do appreciate it. Hope you both continue to enjoy safe travels x
@alejandrae5605
@alejandrae5605 Год назад
It broke my heart to hear what these bullies did to you! I wish you the best and please keep us posted about your next travels! Yes…we’re in a war, where kindness and love are lacking feelings in humans! 😢😢😢❤❤
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild Год назад
Hi Alejandra thank you so much for your kind comments. ❤️We’ve done a couple of updates on where we are going following this attack on our van. Safe travels to you x
@jamiealexander4888
@jamiealexander4888 11 месяцев назад
Both of you need to be so kind to yourselves, surround yourself with close friends and family that love you. If necessary seek a good therapist to help you through this terrible ordeal. I can only imagine how difficult this must be. Take care.
@Wizardinthewild
@Wizardinthewild 11 месяцев назад
Thanks so much Jamie. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍. Comments like this are helping to make us feel better. We will no doubt modify where we camp in the future. We will also make modifications to Merlin to help protect us better. We are putting out updates on our RU-vid channel Wizard in the Wild if you want to know the latest. Thanks again for commenting. 🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️🙏
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