Hey Joel, so happy to see you back on your boat. Man you went through a lot in the last 10 months and have come out so much stronger and happier and better in every way. Congrats on doing "the work" to find yourself, accept help and heal with the generosity of your great family and most recently the experience with Tom and his wife on his 70 foot boat. Now, the possibilities of the whole wide world are open to you. I can't remember seeing you this relaxed in your body and on this boat...again congratulations on getting to where you are now. Have fun. Looking forward to seeing whatever you post whenever you post.
Hi! Yea it was a messy and wild 10 months but I do feel like it was worth it to step away and take some time. So many awesome humans gave a hand and offered words of wisdom and encouragement. I’m eternally grateful for that. Thank you!
If your new here this dude has seen lots of trials. All this guy has had to give and give hes still following his dream. Ive rebuilt THIS man "me" twice. He is toughing through it. A real dream struggle!! Be that whomever you want to be.
@@Bumsonaboat it was a learning process to find big chunks of who you really are. Those who helped you on the path, helped you to see your self, your value, of whom you really are. Such strenght is hard and long to learn. But as always we all are not fully complete on that path. You show inspiration to those who need it and make it their own. Because you show part of your life. That some achive, some others wish for, and others still dream about, but cannot achive it due to job, family, loans, ratrace, and so on. But you and your channel show that it is possible to change. You’re also free, don’t let the memories lock you down, clean out everything, restart on a new canvas. Make it your own. That means also, repaint, refresh, refit the entire boat. So sit down on a mountaintop and take a deep breath before you start. Let the sights, air, and your inner just be in that moment. Because strength, determination, motivation comes from within. I saw something in your eyes while u was inside the boat. Don’t let that you down, hence why you need to do a physical and emotional clean out. For your own good. “Same boat, new suit” “a new slate clean canvas.” I know you have the strength to do it, Because anything you do, you’ll going to achive it’. Remember, everything you have in your thoughts can be created. So be careful what you think. Be selective. Let the gracious lion out. - I’ve been following you for a very long time, and loved to see the process, adventures you went thru and going to do. Hence thou some of these was your own. I couldn’t stop noticing the stains in the ceiling. Maybe one day you’ll be painting it with new fresh coat. And install some new led light. Anything that’s old, has energies in it from the past, Even the mattress. Your channel, you are unique and invaluable to many of us. And loved for whom you are. Waiting patiently for the next episode. Cause I want see more, longer episode. :) /lightspeed & godsend.
Thank you so much for being you, Joel. You have inspired me to follow my dreams and to push through the dark days. You've made me feel like there is light on the other side. LET'S GO BABY!!! 😃
Fine ah leee!!!! Not for some gooooood content !!! It seems like every good sailing channel took a vacation from what makes us want too watch in the first place.
It’s a good feeling to look into your boat after months away and it looks exactly how you left it. Especially when the fridge is cold!! Be strong most of the time!! Keep rockin!!
Welcome back to your channel, Joel. 😂 I has happy to see the “Bums” channel reappear on my feed. Only 301 items on your list? I can’t imagine any of them are bigger than all that you have accomplished previously on the CHAK. The first one that came to mind was your bilge repair. It was a massive repair and it still looks great. I look forward to seeing more of the Bum. Stay healthy and be positive. God bless.
I still remember when I found your channel during the pandemia and I totally had a BOAB marathon by watching the whole production one video after another! 😀😀👍👍
I've basically been following you since you were alone in that Florida marina. I can see how your whole vibe has changed - there is much more wisdom and maturity. It's clear how intentional you've become in your choices and actions. You have presence. Keep on the journey - I'm happy for you and I'm sure you can see the way ahead more clearly now.
Ahhh the good ol days! Yea watching those old videos can be cringy for me lol. I’m sure I’ll say the same about these ones in time but I do see and feel that some growth has happened during this wild adventure. Thank you.
Good to see you back on the boat. I started watching your channel when you really started working on the boat. I dropped out when you left the boat. I am glad you got your head back together and hope things work out for you.
I'm so pleased for you. Coming home... You have expanded your understanding of life a few levels higher... Any step along the path of a life journey, is a positive step... "It's only a failure if you stop"... I like that...
The fact that your still here proves that! I think I really separated the wheat from the chaff when I screamed at the camera for 18 minutes in a bedroom 🤣😂🤣
I knew you would come out the other side ok but it's hell getting there. Been there myself and I feel more complete because of it. Now, you'll enjoy the journey more because you've been through hell and know deep down without any reservations this is where you need to be. Don't worry about your past videos because that was you in the raw and you shared it with us. It was hard to watch not because it was embarrassing because it was so real. I cried a few times watching your videos because I was there with you in my past. Good luck and welcome back.
Spoken like a man who has been through it and come out the other side. I do feel like I’m beginning to see the light at the end. Appreciate that! Great to be back.
Wow a perfect time for your video to appear in my feed. Was having tough day. The energy from this video turned my frown upside down. You picked up a little sunshine from over there and put it over here. Can't wait to follow your new journey. Turned on ALL notifications and ready....So Let's Go Baby...Happy holidays. Thank you Joel.
Bro ive been watching since the beginning with different names , im a captin of a Pearson p30 now thanks to you Joel.this is now the OG channel to me because its the only one that has kept its spirit . All others have become something new witch isn't bad but this art of yours is special and i hope is endures
G’day from down under I’m one of those first time viewers and have now subscribed. I’m looking forward to you sharing your adventures ,all those trials n tribulations encountered and overcoming ALL obstacles by using sweat,grit , determination and a very big persuader . I’ve been a grinder all my life where giving up does not exist. You just gotta keep on grinding . It’s actually not that hard to do
Hey Joel, I hope you are having a great day. You are an inspiration to many of us that can't physically do what you're doing. I've been following your channel for a long time and seen allot of your ups and downs. You have been through a emotional roller coaster ride. However, you are like a Phoenix rising out of the ashes to start a new and exciting chapter in your life. Keep your head high, you will always succeed in life as long as you keep your positive attitude. Always wishing you the best and looking forward to many more of your adventures.
Hello and thank you for sharing! It does keep me inspired knowing many appreciate these videos and this is a good reminder of all I have to be grateful for. Still have my health and young enough to do wild and crazy things! I get a relentless positive attitude from my dad. Much appreciated!
Hello Joel it's good to see you back home I've finally made it back home aboard Genevieve Rose and hoping to run into sometime would be great to meet a fellow adventurer
While the 'Travels With Thomas' were fun, it's good to see the OG Bum back on Lady Chak. All you need now is a second mate, whether Dog, Cat or Hula Girl, heck, even a Hula Guy will work. 😂😋
Excited to see you back at boat and getting ready to get some projects going to get ole Shock ready to sail. Feel like your channel is getting back to where it was again with a clean slate and new future aboard shock! Looking forward to the new chapter of Bums on a boat and what adventures lay ahead. I loved the old adventures when you was getting started and meeting new wild characters at each stop to the risky jump at sea from shock to the other boat that was demasted and had a tired weather beaten Captain that needed help. 💪 Those where some adventures that hooked me into your channel. So I'm eager to see what new adventures and characters you come across on this new chapter in life aboard Shock. 🥂 To you and New beginnings.
Awesome! Thank you for your feedback. The good ol days, wow I never thought I’d be saying that about this sailing journey. Definitely would like to get back to the roots. Cheers 🥂
I can only imagine what The Chak looked like after 10 months. I remember how bad my boat looked even after two weeks after leaving it spotless. Paradise takes a lot of effort to maintain.
Joel, It looks to me like to have been working out. Go for you. So glad the refer is working well. Good to have cool water to drink and good eats on board. Looking at the dingy earlier I heard a sound coming out of you that I don't recall hearing to much before your hiatus: You were laughing out loud. You laughed a the deflated dingy several times. That my friend is a good sign you are in a good place with yourself, and the surroundings. So very happy to see this. Someone has been working hard on their mental health. Alright, well, back to the show. Keeping making lemonade from those lemons. It looks pretty sweet to me!!! Alan from NC!
I did hit the gym up while I was on land. You know, trying to feel better about myself. Dude, I lived on this baby without a fridge for a while, no bueno. Yea, I was without laughs for a while. Does feel good to genuinely laugh again 😁Thank you Alan from NC!
I like your attitude for the most part. You had a rocky bit there for awhile. I just sold my house and marine service business yesterday. Any advice for a guy beginning his boat journey?
Lol rocky is an understatement! Congratulations 🍾 your entering your boat journey in a much different way than I did. Your coming in financially flush but just about everybody I have met says they ended up spending way more than they planned on. So don’t attempt to go as big and fancy as you can possibly afford, tone it back just a tad to compensate for the inevitable surprises. Somehow I feel you have a great plan and are ready for this. Being a home owner and business owner is what gives it away.
Joel, your happiest times are coming soon dude. There are hundreds of wonderful and beautiful ladies wanting to sail the seas. And a sailing channel with lovely ladies can be quite lucrative (see Bobby on Sailing Doodles). Time to get serious about building the channel.
Good to see you back on your boat returning to theme of your channel. To be honest I stopped watching and following since your breakup. But glad to be back
Your awesome I been watching for 2 years and like I'm going through sumthing similar and finding my self and staying focused on the future. Your inspiring
Sorry to hear your going through a similar experience but here is what I’ve learned. You will come out of this much stronger and growth will happen. Also the more I listen to others stories the more I realize we humans are resilient. So many shared stories that made my troubles seem like a breeze.
Brilliant 👍 I do wonder a few things . Like will the new upholstery come clean of the mold? Is there any way what so ever Johnson will live again? Dunno but I'm here as always watching to find out.
Tony! The upholstery cleaned up for the most part. The mold does come out. Johnson may live again but I’m about to give her to some of my island friends. I’m sure they will get Johnny running again.