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I’ve been enjoying being in Washington State. But now that winter is here and the weather is changing, it’s a little difficult being here. So at about noon today, I made a snap decision to leave. Still undecided as to where to relocate. But for now, I’m heading South.
This day started out in Capitol State Forest near Olympia Washington. And it ended in Astoria Oregon.
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My name is Scott and in 2015, I bought a Ram ProMaster City to live in. Even though I didn’t know much about RV’s and campervans, I set about building the van out as a minivan camper. And in April of 2016, I moved into my minivan full time.
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@alchristensen8121 Год назад

From "Paint Your Wagon": Where am I goin'? / I don't know / Where am I headin'? / I ain't certain / All I know Is I am on my way / When will I be there? / I don't know / When will I get there? / I ain't certain / All that I know Is I am on my way...

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

My theme song

@livingsimplytosimplylive6817 Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan Mine too

@rocknrollfawn Год назад

I love that whole movie! Wanderin’ Star is my “theme song”!

@kathyfann Год назад

In south Texas gas ⛽️ is $2.79 to $2.89 and all in between

@LostOnLandAgain Год назад

I met a guy once who traveled according to his butter. If it was too firm he went to a warmer place. It it was too soft he headed for a cooler area. Your olive oil made me think of him. LOL

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Not a bad system!

@MySonsMother Год назад

I’m going to borrow that thought. Thanks.

@rosemarie20 Год назад

When they were small, my 3 sons would ask, "Mommy, where are we going?" I'd say, "I dunno, but, we'll know when we get there." "But, Mommy, what if we get lost?" "Oh, we can't get lost because we're all together."

@greeneyedggirl Год назад

I think that not crossing a bridge because you don't like it is perhaps THE BEST reason not to cross a bridge! Good for you! And me, I left the Olympic penninsula Novemeber 5th and made my way down to Berkeley, CA where I'll be until next month when I head to Quartzsite Arizona! Safe travels Scott!

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Aww, you missed the snow!

@greeneyedggirl Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan sadly, yes I missed the snow, though not all together. It was raining as I left Ashland, and heading up Syskio pass it turned to snow, then to white out blizzard conditions and I had to drive through a couple inches of fresh snow as more was coming down while dodging going around the people and trucks stoping or spinning out. That was fun! Thankfully I grew up in New England where we don't even really call it snow unless it's more than 18" worth. Lol.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Good to hear the rain and snow didn’t hinder your commute south.

@robertdion6578 Год назад

I'm glad you are leaving Washington!!!

@leonalarson1598 Год назад

It's so good to spend time with you and listen to you. There are so many of us who are similar to you in the dislike of things in life. Thank you for putting some humor in there. That is one lesson in life I need to remember to add to mine. Till next time, take care and be safe ❤️

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thanks Leona

@s.a.street3231 Год назад

Astoria is my favorite town in OR. I would actually move there full time as I love it's simplicity and small town energy. Enjoy your travels to warmer climate. I'm lucky to have family in warm climates like AZ, CA and HI if it gets too miserable in the winter.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Hawaii would be downright awful this time of year 🙃

@SeattleBlythe Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan I’ve never been to HI ! I prefer non-tropical areas !

@warriorgoddezz120 Год назад

I'm not too favorable of steep bridges myself so I totally understand 😊

@JG-kv4oi Год назад

Took my wife over the Astoria bridge during the hurricane bomb a year ago in our 159" hightop Promaster, 60 mph or so cross winds. Got to the Washington side and the hill had slid down over the road so we turned around and drove back over it again. Double the fun! 🤣🤣🤣

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Bwhahaha!! I would be a bit cross!

@Lisa-16 Год назад

I'm so happy to hear that you have good friends in Washington. 1 or 2 good friends really makes a difference in life. I don't like the cold either. Brrrrrr! Just makes me want hot coffee and a warm blanket all day. Safe travels to you! 😊

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

I’ve got lots of coffee, blankets and even broke out the hot water bottle last night!

@ThomasIndustrious Год назад

Just found your channel. It’s wonderful. I have bridge anxiety so I totally understand. Driving over that bridge on a stormy night seems to me inconceivable. Anyway take care

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Hey Thomas, Thanks. Yes, that bridge isn't fun in any weather but stormy weather is a bit scary

@limills2598 Год назад

Soon I shall be on a trip from northern Wisconsin to Arizona to visit my daughters and get way a bit from the frigid weather so I agree it's a good idea to head into warmer temps. And where I can find Trader Joe's as well! Safe travels. Take care!

@FrugalPandaTravels Год назад

Astoria is a cool town and starting there and driving south through the coastal towns is real relaxing. Cannon Beach, Gold Beach, Coos Bay, Tillamook etc are cool. Love that drive and stopping for clam chowder and hiking.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

And stopping for cheese, right?

@FrugalPandaTravels Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan Guaranteed

@jacquelinenelson9266 Год назад

Hi Scott praying that you are doing well 👍🏾

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Doing well, Thanks

@jacquelinenelson9266 Год назад

I am glad to hear that

@darleneanglin3651 Год назад

I dislike going over most bridges and can relate to that ! Looking forward to next video 🤓

@naturetonurture1195 Год назад

Here it WA most my life! Love it here!

@nikos8354 Год назад

Stay dry and warm and here's to you finding someplace calm and relaxing to stay. As always, love your videos.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thank you.

@jeanieirwin4747 Год назад

Slow yourself those things which give you comfort. When your kind to yourself it improves your outlook, mood and tolerance level. Pleasure and happiness release endorphins that make you feel better naturally like the walks you take. You need some sunshine for your solar power and your bodies demand for vitamin d. You have a growing fan base and network. Your doing a lot of things well as a content producer and story teller. Keep living your best life.

@abbynormal942 Год назад

Same with me. We crossed the Megler bridge a week and a half ago when the crazy high winds were kicking up whitecaps. Couple that with the marine layer cutting down visibility. Needless to say, I was white knuckling it 😱

@livingsimplytosimplylive6817 Год назад

What a great (albeit long) for the title of Scott’s book. Oh see now I’ve done it Scott you have to write a book.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Oh, I would need a ghost writer. I’m barely literate.

@livingsimplytosimplylive6817 Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan A ghost writer, so is this going to be something that you’ll release this coming Halloween lol. I have every bit of confidence in you. You could do it if you I / we believe in you. I just thought it was silly, but maybe something to put on the back burner for future a project.

@larry_anderson Год назад

I get the bridge thing. There's an interchange in L.A. where I-5 meets CA-14, and I've seen it collapse in quakes twice (1971 and 1994). Every time I have to drive over it I get anxious.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Oh my goodness! That would make me give up bridges altogether!

@overcoffeemeditativemoment8084 10 месяцев назад

Enjoy traveling with you Yes, some bridges have their own set of circumstances... ...they and us don't exactly fit. Its one thing to share in mutual laughter and quite another to make fun and laught at another...

@sunnyrivers Год назад

I’m with you when it comes to that bridge Scott. I live about an hour from there so I have crossed it many times but ALWAYS get stomach butterflies🥴♥️

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

I always feel silly about driving around the bridge, especially because I still have to drive on the Longview Bridge. Haha

@sunnyrivers Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan Longview is where I live!😊Yes that bridge is high but thankfully short😜👏🏼Safe travels

@Kennyc.830 9 месяцев назад

Excellent video as always thank you so much for sharing

@StaticCamperVan 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Ken

@RLC506 Год назад

I am also so glad you have good friends in Washington. Your travels take you to so many beautiful areas in the U.S. l pray for safe travel in whatever weather you may encounter. I don't have an aversion to bridges in general, but the one you were describing would give me nightmares too. I want to thank you for being so polite about replying to some of our comments. It makes you more of a friend to all of us instead of an unknown RU-vid person. God Bless!

@hunter6719 Год назад

The only place he's visited is on the West coast

@sjayne27 10 месяцев назад

I’ve never seen frozen olive oil before! Hearing you talk about that bridge makes me think of how scared I was to go over the Mackinaw Bridge in Michigan the first time. Now I’ve been over it so many times that it doesn’t phase me, but I almost had a panic attack the first couple of times! And I’m with you on the extreme temperatures…unfortunately, I live in Wisconsin, so half of the year falls into that category. Someday I will live in a more temperate climate!!!

@waianaegal744 Год назад

What a wonderful surprise... I recently subscribed to your channel and of course trying to catch up with past videos. I used to live in Astoria 2011, 12, 13. Also did the 10k acrossthe Astoria/ Megler bridge. From the Wa side into Astoria. Its 205 feet from low tide to the bridge base. If you go back drive by 309 Franklin Avenue my old house. Built in 1886. Oh I miss it. 😢. Thanks.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Very cool 👍🏼

@abbylynn8872 Год назад

Oh... you missed our beautiful snow. The overcast and gray skies have been mild so far this year. But yeah we are getting more snow in the forecast over the next 2 weeks. Those of us in know have upped our Vitamin D to more than 10k IU per day. Usually it's just wet, not this bone chilling cold. You know it cold when the cold weather shelters are already open to ensure the homeless stay warm and safe.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

On the contrary, driving through snow was a big factor in leaving. I didn’t record any video of driving in snow because I kept both hands on the wheel!

@random_user8345 Год назад

I love watching to your videos and learning about your journey. Thanks for sharing!

@ajt0319 Год назад

As soon as I saw that bridge I said to self “ohh I love that bridge!” I cross it whenever I can, it’s my favorite route between WA & OR. It was nice knowing you were here in WA for a bit but I get wanting somewhere warmer. Safe travels.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

As you know, I’ve had forty years of warm weather. A little cool is ok.

@laurajphillips 10 месяцев назад

That bridge would scare the hell out of me!

@tamarapettersen171 Год назад

Yes most definitely a scary bridge!😅

@bayside6207 Год назад

I've changed up my routine and save your videos to watch 1st thing in the a.m. watching your videos 1st thing in the morning right next to the wood stove gets my day started on the right track.

@papasmurf1904 Год назад

Hey man, so sorry I have not been around for awhile. I have had some serious personal issues to deal with. Just want you to know that i am still a Fan and enjoy your videos. 🙂😉😃

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Hope you’re doing better!

@papasmurf1904 Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan ......things are improving thank God. It's been a tough road so far.....which, we all have these times in life unfortunately. You have been a great inspiration to me as I have watched your videos for some time now. How you approach life every single day and deal with issues and still keep your sanity.....just keeps me coming back and interested in your content and you as a person. I am super thankful that I found your channel on youtube.....it's been helpful for my own sanity and mental state. Keep making great content and stay very safe while living the unique and interesting style of life you do! 😉🙂

@webbtrekker534 Год назад

When I was a kid, long before that bridge was built, we had to take a ferry across the Columbia River to get to Astoria and Seaside.

@gwb8445 Год назад

I hear you. I don't like any temps close to freezing. Oregon in the spring, summer and fall. Arizona in the winter. That's my life these days.

@robertlutz2244 Год назад

Another relaxing video on this fine snowy Sunday afternoon east of the Cascades. I always enjoy your content! Having traveled thru so many of the same places as you across the years I always find your vlogs so enjoyable and entertaining. Can't wait to see where you're headed next...!

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thanks Robert. Hope you’re staying warm

@eprohoda Год назад

Good mornin,g well content-🤘

@seanh4841 Год назад

I just love how you have so much in such a small space, proves we don't need a lot of possessions.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Seems the less I own the more content I am

@seanh4841 Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan Same here, I've been in my minivan for 18 months now, I have storage because I'm a working carpenter, over the Christmas break I'm going to throw more stuff away

@edenbreckhouse Год назад

The great thing about having a camper is that wherever you end up, that's home.

@justlucky13 Год назад

I am 1/2 mile from Driftwood Beach on the Oregon coast if you want to do laundry or park here for a rest stop or stay a few days and get to know the area

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Hey Thanks, that’s very nice of you to offer

@staffordgarland9226 Год назад

The longest continuous truss bridge in America. I think? Lived there in 1981. Also, the older city on the west coast- the original San Francisco- hilly and victorian

@kateventura7426 Год назад

The Astoria bridge gives me nightmares too! Glad to hear I'm not the only one!

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Seems to be a lot of us

@gbmarie836 Год назад

I was never so scared driving as I was driving over that bridge. It is just downright scarry!

@seannfawnc2282 Год назад

Be careful buddy! I saw all those lasers on you when you were talking trash about the Astoria bridge! Duck and cover, weave my friend! Weave!!

@proudchristian77 Год назад

Hi , good morning, ☕️🍯🍶 head's up ! Florida is nice , warm & pretty too , see 🏝

@Bernimv 10 месяцев назад

Me no like steep mountains or high bridges either. Beautiful views though whiles not purpiseli looking down🫨

@katcankan7129 Год назад

Don't go burning your bridges 😆😉💜

@alicemesa9436 Год назад

Next time go in the daytime, crossing the Astoria bridge may not be so daunting.???!!!

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Do they turn the wind off and lower the bridge during the day?

@smartwaterconcepts8424 Год назад

Static I feel the same way about the 580 bridge from San Rafael to Richmond. Thank you for the scenic footage and the breakfast burrito. I guess it's time to supplement the Yellow Bird with Guajillo. Stay dry!

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Oh, I don't like the 580 bridge either. Haha

@Bronte866 Год назад

These colossal bridges put me in full panic mode & I will drive 1/2 a day to avoid them if possible. Scott, I seize up & fear I will go insane & deliberately drive off the bridge & plunge to my death. Turns out this is a thing!! Some people feel compelled to throw themselves into subway pits and off the Empire State Bldg, etc, and don’t know why. It’s one of the strangest phenomena of the human animal. 😳😱

@Lisafrank6 Год назад

As a Seattleite for 3o years yea Washington is no joke . Winters suck as well as spring. U r so lucky to b able to leave. Safe travels hope u get to a better climate soon

@debbiea6782 Год назад

My dad was terrified to cross the Vincent Thomas bridge in San Pedro. His palms would start sweating and he’d just be freaked out. He’d cross over that thing as fast as traffic would let him.

@kelliethorne1200 Год назад

I enjoyed my brief foray into van life whilst I was between lodgings but I was not looking forward to winter in Seattle in a van. Hence, glad I found a nice place to live before it got too cold. My electric bill was almost $200 though for this past month when I started using the heaters for real! Zoinks Added some plastic over some windows, but looks like I need more and to close off the fireplace, too, perhaps. Guess you're never really "done" anywhere you live. There's always something.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Oh wow! That’s a lot but I understand staying warm.

@leisawolf7509 Год назад

The Astoria bridge across the Columbia river is terrifying, especially in inclement weather. 🌧 🌦

@jon8062 Год назад

Totally get your feeling. I used to take a ridiculously roundabout way home just to avoid the I5 when it was raining in California. Was a total sh*tshow at rush hour :)

@robduncan599 Год назад

What a smashing video!

@campervanhelsing Год назад

I understand. I don't like Auckland harbor Bridge. Partly because it's probably 80% rust and 20% paint

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Hahaha

@seanh4841 Год назад

I'm sitting in my van 100 meters away from Auckland Harbour Bridge watching this video.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

@@seanh4841 you might want to stay away from that bridge. I’ve heard it’s only held together by a little paint.

@seanh4841 Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan It's not too bad, but if you look closely it does have rust, it was built I think in the late 50's

@Tunneldreamer Год назад

Hi Scott, I, for one, will not be making fun of you. I am terrified of heights and heights combined with nearby water and I am completely freaked out, lol. I would probably take a long detour just to avoid it. Drive safely. Martin.

@melindapaiz7066 Год назад

Of course I’m the same I don’t Wk well in extreme cold as you get older you can’t I’m that way now.

@ceciliamoostoos7750 Год назад

you need to look up cheapest gas near me. and free camping. or cheapest camping.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Oh yes. If you click on my channel page and look back through my videos, I did a lot of that last year

@davemenard5089 Год назад

That’s a fine bridge, a downright beautiful bridge. Be safe out there

@user-hv9ks2hf6f Год назад

I think a cold damp rain makes it even colder and our bones a little stiffer.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

I agree

@richardstromboli8485 Год назад

Morning Scott, am currently in Santa Cruz /Monterey, CA area and its rainy and gloomy right now. Seattle weather. Been here a couple of months and its time to head south to get some sun. Winter can get rough hanging around on the Oregon coast, spring and fall is the best. Summer can be crazy crowed with tourist. Generally if u want to get some sun this winter on the coast ur gonna have to go south past Morro Bay and Pismo, CA. Not a fan of the desert and boondocking, spend my time in the city and stealth camp. Will be looking forward to ur further adventures this winter. See ya down the road. 😎

@LuckyLarry Год назад

Few yrs ago was in Seaview Wa and needed to go to urgent care in Astoria to rule out the flu. At top of bridge I saw an old hearse with a giant hotdog in a giant bun on top. Got back to vacation rental from trip to urgent care and the hearse with giant hotdog in a bun on top was parked across street at a cute lodge in Seaview called the Nor’Easter….had old vintage trailers to stay in a as well as lodge rooms. Name of cute accomodation is called the Sou’wester! It is so cute just steps from the mighty pacific !

@eddysilva678 Год назад

Oh wow I should have never seen this video,you made me hungry with That delicious food and the salsa looks delicious too, next time you come to Vancouver bring me two of the salsa, and you don't know where your going, until you get there,

@kayleeskottagelife6569 Год назад

Love Washington. Should have moved back there when I had a chance.

@gigievans395 Год назад

DUDE! TOTALLY UNDERSTAND THE ASTORIA BRIDGE! LOL I drove it with my classic RV and my Mom lol! Good luck on your adventures, I'm headed on the road asap in my trk n canopy SOON! CYA DOWN THE ROAD!

@gbmarie836 Год назад

You said Olympia is the capital of the state of seattle. That was after the first mistake you said you were going to fix your mistake . lol. That was so funny.

@davidmurling4252 Год назад

I will agree with you on not dealing well with colder temperatures I live in Ohio and we all know what the weather is like in Ohio currently we've been getting down into the 20 and 30s at night and maybe getting up into the 50s during the day but I'm still cold and I don't handle being chilly very well so I'm I think better suited for the Southwest or maybe Florida where it stays warmer in the winter

@MySonsMother Год назад

I’m currently sitting in Florida. It’s the winter time and I don’t like it so I’m sure I would hate it in the summer. Humidity is horrible, too. I would take Washington over Florida though.

@Sunshine_day Год назад

I don't blame you for not wanting to cross that bridge. Yikes!

@owensdaniels6244 6 месяцев назад

S.C.V. SIR YOUR MEALS LOOK SO DELICIOUS , IM SMELLING IT THRU MY COMPUTER

@alvinmousseau1100 Год назад

Great video

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thanks Alvin

@lfauver6965 Год назад

Have a safe journey love your channel was hoping I might run into you at the west olympia grocery outlet where I work about a mile or so from trader Joe's

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Shopped there several times recently. It’s a nice store.

@djay8156 Год назад

Oh My, agree with you on that bridge. I was going to pick up my daughter from her bf grandparents Beach house. And when I seen that bridge I almost hesitated going to get her. Lol. Those waves was blowing. In a panic I did 60mph across it. I didn't take that bridge back home. Took the long way through Longview.

@101taiga Год назад

Yeah, that bridge is a white knuckler! Safe travels ✌🏼

@dustytrailhead4633 Год назад

It’s a gee-whiz bridge over the mouth of a gee-whiz river with a gee-whiz view. If only one could enjoy the view! 😮

@RisingTideRyan Год назад

Looks like you found a good place to overnight! I parked near the marina and there were tweakers all night roaming around like zombies.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

The family of deer were very quiet. No troubles at all.

@sharonoldham4374 Год назад

That reminds of the bridge going from Kansas to Kansas city, MO. It's straight up and straight down very nerve wracking. Have a good evening.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Note to self: don’t drive through Kansas City

@SarahTree Год назад

My mom just moved to Vader! It's a cool little town!🙂 Check out the Little Crane Cafe next time you are there. You won't be disappointed. It's one of the best restaurants that I have been to in quite a number of years. 🙂

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Good to hear. I can’t eat out but I’ll pass the info on.

@SarahTree Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan Awesome! Also don't feel bad. Everyone is scared of the Astoria bridge😬

@PedroNord Год назад

🦋

@Jared1469 Год назад

Love Astoria and that area.

@raspberry77 Год назад

15 Minutes from my home north of Vader 🙂 Washingtonian Lifer~ Born and Raised~ Wish it wasn't so BLUE 🤪

@GiggleFishy Год назад

I won't laugh at you about the bridge. Lots of people are afraid of things like that. There's a particularly high, curved, overpass going from the 15 north to the 10 west in Ontario California that freaked me out the first time I drove it, and once the fear of it hits, it's hard to get rid of it. I can probably drive many similar overpasses, but that one . . . yikes. Hope you have found a warmer spot by now.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

I know that overpass. Not even remotely as frightening as the Astoria Bridge. Haha

@pgohearn Год назад

15:10 lololol So funny!

@jrraven3230 Год назад

I was born in Astoria 😇 and it's just a small jaunt from me, was just in Warrenton this afternoon 😇

@thizizliz Год назад

Happy travels!

@mikemckinley1031 Год назад

Hey Scott how’s your battery doing in the back you’re living quarters hope it’s doing better try coming to Ontario Canada you’ll freeze to death it’s like 10°F here so are you still cutting your hair for free looking good so far it’s nice to see a smile on your face every time you come on

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

My battery is doing ok.

@johnscherer376 Год назад

Cool story about the bridge!

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

You really should take a drive over the Astoria Bridge yourself!

@geogypsytraveler Год назад

Love WA and OR, lived in both, until the gray wet chills these older bones. 46 years ago I didn't drive over that bridge because of the $1 toll. Even feeling the chill in AZ.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Didn’t know it used to have a toll. That would be another reason to avoid it.

@DenaInWyo Год назад

Watching you drive through WA just makes my heart swell. About four years ago I was working in Bellingham and really, REALLY struggled with whether or not I should find a way to stay. I left. It was a mistake, but the universe wanted me to go that direction I guess. I'll be coming back eventually. Something about that little corner of the country. I have absolutely irrational driving anxiety in certain situations. Nothing silly about your bridge. Personally I really, really hate Snoqualmie pass. The bridges seem to toss you around, every hill ends in a sharp turn, the textured road seems to pull your car around, and everyone is doing around 90 mph. Hate hate that drive, no matter how beautiful. Not a big fan of mountain driving at all.

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Western Washington is a dream. So many beautiful places.

@CITAP1 Год назад

The bridge crossing at Longview, that one kind of gives me the Willies. Astoria bridge is something too, especially during the frequent high winds. Stayed at Safeway several times. Buy food and make dindin. You also get to hear the soft relaxing sound of the sealions bellowing in yonder marina all night. Have a great drive down 101. Will you be making Quartzite at all

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Funny, I actually enjoy driving over the Longview Bridge. Although both bridges are usually really windy, which isn’t so fun. Never say never but I can’t think of a single reason to visit Quarantine again.

@CITAP1 Год назад

@Static CamperVan Quarantine, That's funny. I have a truck camper event and maybe a Ham radio event to attend. After that, aimless wandering and sight seeing for a couple months before returning to Seatroit.

@casinolive_ Год назад

Idk if u get close to casinos in your ventures.. I found that if I register at them and play about $30 with registered member card. I get 2 day comps offered monthly and have stayed countless times to shower eat relax recharge. I don't even hv to go out and gamble when staying. I've just hunkered in to escape extrem heat and one window, I escaped the polar vortex early 2022. The country was suffering roads power outages and I was in the hotel able to dodge 48hrs and when I left most roads were back to norma sun was out melting roads. If you do this, stock up snacks foods drunk to take into your room and put in small fridge and warm microwave so u don't hv to spend expenses inside casino. Ask about microwave some don't have. They have bedroom safes to put money valued belongings. Also I even park and sleep overnite with RVers when I don't have comps with no hassles fr security patrolling on bikes. I promise you will feel like u hv a apt and recharge never having to leave your room with no questions asked other than if you will have any guest and exactly who that guest would be by name, and show Id if visiting. I can bag up ice in your cooler while u stay and before u leave is a plus also. Sometimes I still go in looking like a guest 🧳🤣 ice up and leave, especially at La Qintas where they have breakfast buffet. I blend in as a guest eat use mens room ice up leave🧳🤣🤣 If u need remote money in this type of offgrid lifestyle sub to my ch study my posted tutorials, I found the way! online 🏧🤙 U look low key loner keep away fr trouble type but I still wanted to share cuz I am that too, but took the risks to see if thered be any trouble and there hasn't ben any, so others could feel more secure knowing it could work for them to if I told them. 😆 🥂💥 good luck 4JAN23

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Thanks for sharing. That’s actually not something I would ever do. In fact, I can’t think of a worse place to be. I like being outside all day. And my van has everything that I need. I also never park on private property. It’s just not my thing. Glad to hear you found something that works for you. That’s the great thing about vanlife, we get to pick where we are most comfortable. Best wishes on the New Year to you!

@casinolive_ Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan i got 3 recals come up promaster the oil burn test, catalytic converter replace and one other I can't recall the 3rd for now?? I called RAM Oct 22 and the cc part is finally in for replacement ill be scheduling soon. Moved in mine OCT 2016 to beat rent hassles it's paid off I have 2 vehicles now 2 rental storage spaces live less financial struggle than having a overpriced apt and a low wage 9-5 keeping me in det. I make deliveries, make decals, digial creator animator, customize shoes with designs, appareal, work with local military vendors who pay cash after a gig, sell my urine to locals needing to pass their hiring phase and play online european roulette daily and do other side hustles to live this free lifestyle and vowed never to work low wage stuck location back in 2016. I had a toxic relationship ended 3 yrs ago and the depression thru it finally passed back in june22. I'm back to old me and just my tight inner circle. 2023 is all me now and my focus and energy Like your ch keep up the great work 👍

@tg6591 Год назад

Hello 👋!

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Hi 👋🏼

@DonnaNichols-ep5de Год назад

Well Scott, since you live in your van, there's no reason that you can't live in Washington during the warmer months and move to wherever your heart and shivering body takes you for winter. As I told you already, I now live in tacoma, but only because one of my daughters lives here... I have lived in seattle, and actually I was pleasantly surprised at how much i did enjoy it there. There is a lot of good points there, but it was just too overwhelming for me, too many people. I'm mostly a solitary person Who enjoys a simple quiet life. (Which is really hard to find, especially when you don't drive and need to stay in the city to survive) Anyway I also lived in olympia, which I think out of all the places that I've lived, olympia probably was the best. Much better than Tacoma. This is from I believe 7 months ago, I wonder where you ended up stopping to live. I so wish I could just go live in a van and go wherever my heart takes me.. I think that would be such a peaceful life. My life is just nothing but stress. I'm so tired, physically, mentally, emotionally. I long to go somewhere peaceful and quiet, stress-free, where I can enjoy wildlife, spend time with my family and make creative things, and Just live a simple life. Ok, well another installment of my life sorry I didn't plan to write a book. Well wherever you ended up, I hope that you are happy, content, and safe. Catch ya on the flip side! Big fat hugs! 🥀😵‍💫🤪🤗🥀

@Lolaandcassidyadventures Год назад

Seattle is brutal in the winter, i hibernate until spring and am planning to start snowbirding next year.:)

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Could be worse. You could be in Leavanworth!

@violetatcontentboutique7188 Год назад

Wow Scott! I thought you were hunkered down for the winter! ... I don't handle extreme temps so well lately either, but I'm 68 now, so, I guess these are things that happen with time. :) ... the temps in Humboldt stay pretty moderate, maybe that's a good place for the winter ... wouldn't be surprised to see snow here tonite ... be safe up there :) 💜 ... there's a really scary bridge in Long Beach you just reminded me of ... wow, my sister almost lost it ... :)

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Driving through some snow kinda changed my mind about things. Haha

@violetatcontentboutique7188 Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan - I don't do that anymore. I skidded out on the side of the road at a place the police call 'domino hill' on one of the early winters here, and OMG!! I was crying, talking out loud to our Heavenly Father and Jesus, and I'm still traumatized just thinking about it. ... lol ... but the fog is just as scary ... almost drove into two houses last time I got caught in fog ... I just don't go out in bad weather anymore ... please be safe out there :) 💜 ... does that mean you decided to go back?

@StaticCamperVan Год назад

Oh, you’ll have to watch the next vlog

@violetatcontentboutique7188 Год назад

@@StaticCamperVan oooooook☺

@bevtrue6937 Год назад

Sheesh. Sure do have lousy weather...sounds like it will last for a while, too. Sunny and warm here in mid west FL. I really loved No. Cal when I lived there. Oh yes, bridges, that means heights for those of us who aren't fond of heights. 😰 I would NEVER make fun of someone who is uncomfortable with heights or anything that makes one uncomfortable. That is mean, don't you think? No one is perfect.

@rvgrandmacharlotte4604 Год назад

Seattle might as well be the capital of the state since they control what goes on in Olympia. You can always go back when you need a 'friend' fix. I don't mind that bridge in a car but hate it in a class A. I dislike the one you cross at Long View into Oregon. I heard a guy is going to buy the 'Goonies' house there in Astoria for $1.7 million (or something like that) and says he will make sure it will be there for fans to drive by to see.