As an old codger having been in full time employment for 15 -66 I never had down time and now health issues. I am so envious that you are able to achieve this and all your other adventures so young and free. Anxiety is understandable when alone. You are responsible for ever decision. I know how that feels and when you do anything alone it’s harder. Balance it with the people that would give their right arm to do your adventures especially at your age. Love the series and excited for this trip😊
I am very lucky to be able to do this. I remember sitting at my desk one day working and thinking that I could work from anywhere so why am I sat at home? So I bought my caravan. I thought that if I didn't take the opportunity to do it now, I probably never will. Thanks so much for watching and following us along on this adventure.
When I was young, anxiety was a feeling I called excitement, as I aged I renamed it anxiety, mainly because as I aged I realised a whole lot of things could go wrong.....not many things ever have, and nothing ever I couldn't deal with.....so I try to re-frame anxiety as excitement
If you're spending much of your time in the Outer Hebrides then you're in good hands. Salt of the earth people. Beautiful terrain and amazing beaches. Enjoy yourself, relax, and take it a step at a time.
It wasn’t long ago you were practicing reversing the pod in a car park and now look at what you’re doing , I’m sure you’re an inspiration to many independent people that they can also get out and adventure. So looking forward to the Scotland adventures, good luck 👍
Roz I don’t pretend know how anxiety affects you, but having watched you for the last six months , I just wanted to say your doing great and take confidence from what you have achieved on your own previously. Try to remember what good feels like and that will get you through. Looking forward to the rest of your adventure. David
It's just pre-adventure nerves as I worry if I have packed everything and prepared sufficiently. Once I've left home then there's no need for me to worry anymore because if I've forgotten something then it's too late 😅 Thanks so much for watching 🙌 Glad to have you along on this adventure.
Have a terrific two month adventure Roz and Winston, I’m looking forward to watching you both explore and show us the wonderful places along the route. Stay safe and take care.
I really enjoyed this video. When I was 25, I’m now 50, i spent one year travelling around Australia. It was the best thing I ever did. Good on you for pushing yourself as this will only give you, and Winston, the confidence to go on bigger and better adventures.
I think the poles are mainly for additional exercise / calorie burning - the whole 'nordic walking' logic. Burning extra calories isn't something you need to think about 😂❤
You're amazing! I opted for a body leash and have both hands free. I harness my basset hound and off we go. I'd like you to have the stick even more for protection, if necessary. Winston is the cutest "star" of his own reality show! 🩵🐾🦴 He's so cute...brave enough to frolic ahead...a bit, but looks over his shoulder to set eyes on mum! So sweet.
Briliant as always . Roz question for you , have you thought about doing a calendar with pictures of the amazeing places places you've been & Winston & maybe getting a little profit out of doing it .
I did think of that, but there is nowhere in the caravan to secure the bike so it would be moving around, plus I didn't want to have to put the bike in there if it's wet or dirty and I would always be concerned about getting chain grease on the cushions etc. so I opted to put it on the roof 👍🏼 Thanks for watching 🐶😀👍🏼
I often think to myself like you described about making that move out of the comfort zone about those astronauts who woke up in a nice warm bed one morning and a few hrs later were strapped inside the top of a Saturn rocket ready to blast off to the moon. I then get my act together at the speed of light...😊😊 Brilliant vids by the way I'm watching them all from the beginning, they don't half remind me of the adventures I had with my spaniel.
That's a brilliant example; I may be having anxiety about leaving the comfort of home, but at least I'm staying on this planet 😂😂 Thanks so much for watching and following our adventures. Glad to hear that you're enjoying them.
Hii , I can't help laughing at you sometimes , sorry 🤣🤣... but you are a professional camper long time ago 🥰 ! And I love the way you take care of all of your stuff, a lot of people don't care at all. Can't wait to see the northern scenery /landscapes. I'm going on a weekend trip with my caravan and my "new" car tomorrow ... hmm I'm very excited 😊😊
I get you when you talk about being anxious before journeys it's happened to me in the past.I'm wondering if it's because we're single or if couples go through it?Yes, Winston is a star but without you Roz there would be no Winston walks nor You tube channel so pat on the back for yourself please.Your travel plans are looking so good to me.I'm looking forward to seeing them.Safe travels.See you on the next.
I do think that you have more to worry about as a solo traveller. My biggest fear is Winston if something happens to me. Luckily, I know my housemate will come get him if anything did happen, but it's still a worry. Thanks so much for watching. More to come.
Travelling alone is always more apprehensive as you don't have someone behind you going c,mon this will be great .if it all goes to plan fine !..but if it doesn't that's the story behind the journey. Been there experienced it .toughen up alls good 😂
I understand your doubts completely. The "Why am I doing this?" hits me every time. I have a van but go away with a friend. 4 dogs, 2 people. Once we've gone, we've gone! As for the poles. I take them out, look at them and do without....
There is a lot of faff with going away in a van/caravan. The packing and the planning is a chore in itself 😅 but like you say, once you've gone, you've gone! And I always end up having a good time. Thanks so much for watching.
Nice start to your latest adventure Roz. I’d like to share a tip with you which I was recently given regarding chemical toilet chemicals, which is to use non bio laundry pods/tabs or just the liquid, instead of even the eco friendly chemicals. So I thought I’d try this on my recent tent camping trip to France. I use a nappy bucket, as it has a tight fitting lid, for when I need a pee in the night and don’t want a trape across a dark campsite. I usually use the blue chem toilet liquid but this time I added a single non bio laundry pod, and do you know what? It was perfect! No nasty smells, only the smell of the laundry liquid. When I emptied the bucket there was still only the smell of the laundry liquid and once ringed out, the bucket was very clean also. So if I were to use a porta potty, I would add two pods or two capfuls to the waste tank and a single measure to the fresh water tank. This will ensure that your bowl smells fresh also. I’ll be doing this in future. Oh, and the reason for non bio? If your waste goes into a septic tank on the campsite, the bio will kill the good bacteria in the tank, and we don’t want that. So non bio only. Happy adventures 👋
That’s great, thanks so much for sharing that tip. I usually use the blue and pink chemicals but they’re not eco friendly and not suitable for most places in the Hebrides, so I bought the eco pods. But after using the pods, I’m not a fan of them. They don’t work that good in my opinion so your tip is very welcome. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
I guessed you were heading to Scotland, didn't factor the Western Isles in! Can't wait for Galloway and the Cairngorms. Just remember, the sensations we get when feeling anxious are exactly the same as those when we are excited. And this is exciting!!
If you haven't already got one try and find the midge nets that cover your face and head. I left Oban last week intending to continue up to Ullapool then over to Rosemarkie. They were so bad on the morning I left I opted to move over to the east that day instead to escape them.
Thank you. I've seen that campsite, but they didn't take bookings. It was just turn up and see, and I couldn't risk not having a pitch with a caravan so I booked somewhere else. Thanks for watching.
I had a go pod for a season I am in my sixties and realised towing wasn't for me. I now have a campervan which suites me better. I really admire your determination.
Hi, I’ve been travelling for decades and I always get anxious before a journey but like you I relax within minutes on setting off. Strange but that’s just the way it is ! I even mentally rehearsed how I negotiate my exit out of a carpark 😂 having spoken to my best mate he is exactly the same ! Loving your travels thanks.
Nice to meet your Channel. To know your Island by your eyes is a pleasure, and your inteligent comments, neat and slow speaking makes a cake to enjoy for not english speakers out there. Thanks a lot.
That's how I get prior to a trip cancelled two trips this year due to anxiety.Experience tells you what you need and worst case anything you forget on long trips always shops. Have a fantastic trip in Scotland.
Mines not been so bad that I’ve cancelled, although I do feel as though I want to. But once I’ve left home, I’m all good. Thanks so much for watching and following the adventure!
Thank you. I get Winston's tick stuff from the vets and I've never had a problem, it might be Brevecta actually as that name sounds familiar 🤔 But he's fully protected. Thanks for watching 👍🏼🐶
Winston has clearly had an active and rich life thus far....what a great find (him you that is)! Enjoy the adventure, just brilliant you can do it and have embarked upon it. Enjoy every minute. Has your Van served you well so far (reliable etc) looks a great small resource?
Van has been good. 👍🏼 She had a clean MOT (no advisories) at the beginning of the year along with a full service, and I've got good breakdown cover which also covers me towing my caravan 👍🏼 Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
I still get butterflies when I head off on my adventures - go for it girl. Check out the Oban Fish Shack. Love the Western Isles. Make sure you walk the beaches on Vatersay. Climb Heaval on Barra. Uist - our tent got blown inside out. Harris - get yourself a midge hat with veil... Check out the black and white Ealing Comedy Whisky Galore as shot on Barra but based on true event of sinking of a Whisky ship off Eriskay. Oh and Peat and Diesel (from Stornoway) for driving music.
Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, and Janets Foss is a gem of a circular. I park on the road just outside the carpark so that I can take as long as needed for the walk. The whole area has been in films (Harry Potter) and tv series (The Witcher) and is generally a lovely place to visit. Have a great adventure in the midge infested Scotland. :)
I often feel a bit anxious prior to towing especially on a long trip somewhere, its perfectly normal. Once on the road for half an hour or so I begin to settle down. I then become more concerned about if I'm receiving equal share of the jelly babies and fruit pastiles🤔
I totally get where you're at with not needing yet more things in your hands 😂 Year's of dog owning and hiking thing's that are classed as 'aids' quickly become a cumbersome hassle! Whilst you're young and fit enjoy the freedom... myself, now older and not fit... just about manage a shorter walk with one walking pole 🤣 xxx
We have a ridgemonkey. It’s a very useful thing. We can cook omelettes, heat up things like your salmon bakes, pasties etc. cook vegetables, anything really. Because of the lid, it steams as well and reduces smells in our camper. There are lots of RU-vid suggestions on how to use it. Takes up very little room. Great video as always.
Have a great trip. Have you thought about loosening the handlebars on your bike and turning them so they are in line with the wheels while travelling. This is very easy to do.
That's a good idea, I never thought of that. I am about half way through this trip now and not had any problems with the bike (famous last words 😂) Thanks so much for watching.
One little tip for car parking, try to use the apps if they are available, that way you can put the minimum on to start and extend it if you get delayed or want to stay out longer.
Oooh I've never used the parking apps. I've always been old fashioned and paid at a meter. I didn't know you could do that. I'll try that next time. Thanks 👍🏼
Wowwww, this sounds so wonderful and exciting and a beautiful trip. I love your mind frame as a self reliant lone woman, I'm much the same, sadly minus a cute pod. Looking forward to watching you and adorable Winston's exciting trip. Would love to go to the outer Hebredies some day. Scotland is out of my price range for the time being. Enjoy!!
Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I am very lucky that Scotland is on my doorstep so it's only a few hours drive away. I hope you enjoy the adventure. Thanks so much for watching 🙌
I can so relate to your travel anxiety as I get exactly the same travelling in my motorhome with my two dogs but as soon as I get somewhere new it’s always amazing and relaxing 😊 I used to travel around China for work and felt exactly the same before leaving home so it’s not just the camping thing .
Yes, it's always the first bit of travelling. As soon as that is out of the way, I'm all good 😎👍🏼 All the best on your adventures. Thanks for watching.
I have travel anxiety, whether it’s on a flight abroad or a car trip to the seaside. Having said that, I don’t get those feelings (and upset stomach!) if we’re going somewhere in our new camper van. Enjoy your trip 😊
Just so excited to be off again with you both. Early mornings are the best times to be up and about. GordaleScar brought back many memories for us and our black Labrador (mountaingoat) . Understand the anxiety, you are very brave. Can also understand about walking poles, do you think you'd drop it, reminds us too much of glove episodes. 😂 Really enjoyed going along and thank you so much for taking us Winston getting famous. Enjoy yourself and make many memories. ❤.
Starting in Cheshire you could have picked me up near the start. Also with 150kg weight to spare I would fit with a small rucksack of my gear!😂😂😂 One of those waterfalls near Malham Cove has a path running right through the middle of it which takes you up to the limestone pavement at the top. That’s well worth a visit some day. Having now bought into the air fryer revolution you won’t look back, just remember to preheat the fryer first before you cook. Go for it girl, this is going to be a great watch.
Didn’t know you had to preheat the fryer! Thanks. The van could take an extra 150kg, but the question is where I would put it 😅 You’d have to ride on the bonnet 😎 Thanks for watching
Looking forward to following your adventures on this trip, looks like it will be amazing. Oh how I miss Tesco & Morrisons lol. I showed this to my wife who is from Chile and she is loving the scenery. We hope to be back in the UK next year and I will get to show her some of the amazing places. Now for the most important part ... Winston, he is one happy pup, always wagging his tail. Love him !!!! 😊 Stay safe
We bought a Marbury Compact from Leisure Sales back in June '22 and swapped out of it 3 months later. Lovely little van but just too little. I thought I'd be OK with 5ft 11ins single beds but they were too short for comfort and you don't want to be uncomfortable on holiday. Plus the washroom was just too too small and that shower curtain yuk! We swapped to a Bailey Phoenix + 420. It's just 8 inches longer overall, but 2ft 2ins longer inside (not magic but shorter A frame and no front gas locker). It has 6ft 3ins single beds and a separate shower cubicle (no yucky curtain). We upgraded the payload on ours, giving us the ability to load 271kg, which is enormous compared to even much larger vans. The 420 is an overlooked gem.
Happy to hear that you found a caravan to suit you 👍🏼 After travelling around in Go Pod for the last few years, I think whatever caravan I get next is going to be a a lot bigger 😅😅 I've not seen the Bailey 420 though, so I'll be sure to check it out. Thanks for watching 👍🏼 and all the best on your caravan adventures 👍🏼
@@Roz.S The 420 is 18ft 3ins long against the Pod's 13ft 9ins. Internally 14ft 3ins long internally against 6ft 8ins. 7ft 3ins wide against 6ft 6ins. It has to be the smallest van around with a separate shower cubicle and no clingy curtain.
Hello, your new challenge is great, it is just as you describe it, leaving the comfort zone, it is taking that step, the song you used that talks about that is great! Winston a charm! This time I used Google Translate, greetings
Looking forward to your upcoming vlogs. Love seeing your subscriber and viewer tallies rising. Hopefully this might lead to you being able to be a full time you tuber…and possibly treat yourself to that lovely compact 2 berth 😊 I’m also relieved to learn that you also get pre-trip anxiety, you described how I also feel! (Although on this weeks camping trip I realised an hour into my drive that I left behind my pillows and my dog’s bed. I’ve ended up with a rolled up towel as a pillow and Tilly dog got a hoody to sleep on. We’ve managed and I am far too tight to shell out for a pillow and a dog bed for the sake of 5 nights!) I’ve just walked Chee Dale. Heartily recommend it if you’ve not done it yet.
Thank you so much for following our adventure! There are worse things to leave behind than a pillow and dogs bed, and you made do 👍🏼 and it only added to the adventure. I’ve not done Chee Dale before but it is in my list. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel 🙌🏼
Outer Hebrides are a beautiful area to visit. I was only there for a short time and always hoped to visit again (haven't yet). The weather can change very quickly, so be prepared - but maybe you'll get great weather. Have fun.
Hi, New subscriber here, I'm from the UK too. I also have anxiety, I've had it 5 years since my Mum passed away. Anything new and my anxiety goes through the roof. You can do it, you got this xx
Great to see you and Winston out on another ( very big) adventure and thanks for taking me along . You really have done a lot of planning and organised packing so I hope you’ve not missed anything. Very wise to give the swim a miss, it looked pretty cold . Interesting about the sheep dipping though . Have a safe journey and take care both 🐕🦺👍
Question.Does Winston like Carrots. Our old dogs loved Carrots. They really enjoyed eating and crunching them. Just like bones. Happy Adventure from George and Jane.
Yes, he likes carrots. If I am chopping them up in the kitchen at home, he always comes over and I give him one. He also has the end off any banana that I'm eating 😅 Thanks for watching.
@@Roz.S Our dogs was both Rescue. In those days it was associated with Police and both was about to get the chop. Been in the pounds the longest. They both had a good life with us and lived to a good age. I think there is an old Video of them on our channel. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2Hzh1W7_DPk.htmlsi=2ABkL41Yi3H2MhLy Cheers from old George and Jane
@@MakeDoAndMend1 The barking just woke Winston up 😅 He's currently sleeping (or was) on the sofa next to me. Lovely to hear that you gave them the life they deserved 🐶 Thanks for sharing.
Hello you two , First of all, I wish you a good time. And thanks for taking me to the waterfall. When a new trip starts, I was always tense for the first 15 minutes and used the PoPometer to hear (feel) whether everything was going well and then things got better. You have to get a feeling again for how slower people go into corners, how they brake earlier and... But you wouldn't have been able to access the hike with a mobile home as narrow as it was. All the best and have a good time. Many greetings Oldie👍
That's a trip I want to do too! You've probably got it booked already but a campsite I always use in Dumfries and Galloway is Rockcliffe, stunning location, dark skies and plenty of walks from site. Good luck!
Nice to see you are back on road Hope your well and weather look good.. over 30° here heading into warm spell July aug upto 42° scorchio Stay safe hug from Spain to you and Winston x
Welcome to SW Scotland 90% folk just bypass us to head north (which is great 😂 keeps us quiet) if your up near loch Doon, nice walk down the Ness Glen and some nice forest roads at the southern end, this is an amazing area of Scotland but 🤫 don’t tell anyone
What!!, you're not thinking of swapping the Pod are you?🤔🙂. Seriously though, I'm exactly the same as you when it comes to going away .in my Microlite, I get all anxious and flustered, (have I locked the house up properly, did I pack the bedding the list goes on) until 10 minutes into 😢the journey when I know the Van hasn't fallen off the back of the car🤣), I've got my wallet and bank card, keys - check etc. I can then start to relax and enjoy the trip. Look forward to seeing your adventures in future vlogs Roz.👍🙂
I won’t be swapping the pod just yet, but I think I would like something a bit bigger run future. My anxiety is exactly as you described it; just making sure that I’ve done everything I need to do! 🙈 Thanks for watching.
An amazing vlog Roz! It's certainly inspired us to be a little more adventurous! The scenery is just breathtaking. Great to see Winston enjoying himself so much. Like you Nicola and I prefer peace and quiet and not too many people! Stay safe and enjoy the adventure. Sid and Nicola, Rugby.
totally agree with you - the anxiety at the beginning is the worst - plus the hassle of packing and then it all gets better - awesome you are setting out on - smashing narration as well - good luck!
The constant panic that you've forgot something or wondering if you should pack extra of this or that - it's exhausting!! 🙈😅 But that's done now, and the adventure has started 😀 Thanks so much for watching.
A few minutes in and I want to say how much I resonate with ‘I don’t want to…..’. Over the years I’ve come to acknowledge my ‘stage fright’ as a welcome and necessary precursor to meeting a challenge (be it big or small) that makes it a success. I’ve never known anyone else feel the same. Back to the video…….
I try to use it as a sign that I’m actually doing something challenging and worthwhile. Changing my perspective helps me to work through it. Thanks so much for watching. Hope you enjoyed the video 👍🏼
Loved this video! Thanks for your honesty about anxiety, I experience exactly the same. So glad you push through it and then share your adventures. I'm looking forward to the rest of your trip
I am in the process of buying a tour in caravan. I would love to do the adventure you are on but unfortunately my work ties me down, looking forward to watching the upcoming videos of your adventure. I love the way both you and Winston love each other, dogs are the best.
Nice to see Winston supervising, Anxiety can be such a trip hazard. You can do it, you don't just talk the talk,you do the do. Looking forward to following your journey.
Well done Roz you are doing really well, Love your Winston. I’m heading to Galloway in my caravan next month for 4 weeks with my Springer and Shepherd.
Hi Roz, I notice you're looking at caravans, potentially, maybe, I'm watching this space😅 I've been camping and caravanning for nearly 60 years, so I have used and seen allsorts, at the moment I'm using a Freedom Jetstream First Class, I'll not waffle too much, just do some research of your own. But basically it's very light, 2 berth, toilet shower, hot water, heating, choice of hob, grill and oven, plus fridge. I love mine it's perfect for me. Let me know what you think?? Good luck in your search, whatever you get? Michael
You had me with the reasonably priced 😂 Thanks so much for watching. I’ll check them out when I’m ready to change. At the moment, I’m just seeing what else is out there.
