The Trip That Beat Us Ep1-Bridgnorth & Ironbridge

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After getting the storm damage on our roof at home repaired we are keen to get away again in the little red camper. We decide to head for the Lake District.
After spending a lovely night with Stew & Jane (check out their channel - Getaway Geese) we head off to explore the historic town Bridgnorth in Shropshire.
We park up for a rest at Wenlock Edge then go in search of shelter from Storm Dudley in Ironbridge. Future episodes will explain why we were defeated.
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@karenhaynes8334 2 месяца назад

It was so wonderful to see Bridgnorth I lived for many very happy years there!

@janfurze5708 2 года назад

I always feel as if I've had a nice little outing when I watch your videos. Thank You.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

That’s a lovely comment. Thanks Jan ☺️

@650Swift 2 года назад

If you come back to Wenlock Edge again, you turn left out of that car park to get to Much Wenlock. It’s about 3 miles down the road. You turned right and all the way around!

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip 🙂👍

@whiskeycook3323 2 года назад

Great historical tidbits in this quaint village

@ladyrose358 Год назад

Watching your videos. It's so cozy 🙏🌹

@LifeistooshortCK Год назад

Thanks for watching 🙂

@whiskeycook3323 2 года назад

I just dehydrated 5 pounds of Brussels sprouts seasoned in garlic powder salt n pepper. They are crisp like a chip😋. Your meal looks delicious

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

The Brussels sprouts crisps sound tasty 😋 👍

@cherylpage7415 3 месяца назад

I like that dramatic music :-)

@mrtiabrown Год назад

Nice to see a local Cobbler

@Wizardinthewild 2 года назад

Loved the trains. The cliff railway looked great. Would love to go on that. Looked pretty blowy. Dudley and Eunice had a lot to answer for. Popular Parkup at iron bridge. I won’t be eating “fs” anytime soon 🤣( you tube didn’t let me post the whole word) . But you do save on heating 🤣😊🧙‍♂️

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

They were the spiciest food we have ever eaten 🥵🥵🥵Not had them that hot before 😂

@micheledamschke2441 2 года назад

Awesome video, huge rivers, wonderful old structures and a great bit of history. Thank you.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Michele 🙏🙂

@lilianakubecek6612 2 года назад

Great video once again 👍 I really enjoy seeing parts of England through your travels it's like being on holidays myself 🙌👌

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks Liliana, we are happy to have you along for the ride 🙂

@aquissuk 2 года назад

Welcome to my town of Bridgnorth

@catherinegerdes7272 2 года назад

What a rich treasury of history y’all get to stroll through!…watching you walk along the old streets I had to wonder how many different types of shoes had tread the same path across the centuries. As always, it was a privilege and joy to “join” you on your travels, thank you!! ☺️

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

You are welcome ❤️

@thataintright55 Год назад

This is better then BBC

@LifeistooshortCK Год назад

Thank you 🙏☺️

@geoffwoodgate7450 2 года назад

When I was a teenager back in the 1970s, I worked on clearing out those furnaces. They were a fascinating piece of technology. They had enormous bellows driven by a water wheel to provide the air to the blast furnace. The water reservoir was on the hill above. There was a steam engine which pumped the water from the river (reason for the location) up into the reservoir. The reason for this complicated arrangement was to prevent the possibility of the bellows stopping working during the smelting process which would mean the iron solidifying inside the furnace and effectively meaning thing would have to be rebuilt.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

What an interesting and complex setup but it obviously worked well. Thanks for sharing this insight into a piece of history 🙂👍

@jaynekittycat9252 2 года назад

What lovely quaint shops. I would be in heaven browsing around them.

@emmapillinger5015 2 года назад

Oooo, you're in my neck of the wood ! Love a good mooch around Bridgnorth. ❤️

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Lovely area to live in 🙂👍

@mmwaashumslowww7167 2 года назад

That was good to see Bridgnorth after so many years. Stayed nearby camping when I was young, such a lovely place.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

It was the first time we had been there and we really enjoyed it. I’m sure we will go back 🙂👍

@stevezodiac491 2 года назад

We went campervanning in Northumberland recently and after the last few storms, I could not believe the number and size of the trees blown down by the wind. It taught me a valuable lesson about not being near large trees in storms.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Trees and storms are definitely not a good combination and best avoided at all costs 🙂👍

@sarah-jaynehartley707 2 года назад

Enjoying watching your storm series x

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks Sadge. Hope you are well 🙂❤️

@Bren688 2 года назад

Best town in England. Unfortunately the "national housing shortage myth" is causing the town to grow and grow. So I'd advise visiting it sooner rather than later to appreciate it's real beauty and character.

@martinhawkins1897 2 года назад

Lovely video again thanks.hovis ad was new world ...symphony...very apt me thinks bless you both

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks Martin. Ah yes, remember that music, very nostalgic 🙂

@shannjess5223 2 года назад

Thank you for all the cooking , I have learnt some great ideas for camper van cooking 🧑‍🍳

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

That’s great, thanks Shann 🙂👍

@martinoxenham155 2 года назад

I love watching your videos. Very chilling to watch and your narration on the videos is very relaxing.Its just nice interesting watching!

@grumpybear3229 2 года назад

Nice vlog Ken and Carol. Thanks for sharing.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks for watching 🙂👍

@Anita-rq9ev 2 года назад

Great video, always enjoyable 😊 sorry to hear your roof was damaged 😒. Have a nice weekend 👋

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks Anita. The roof is all fixed now. Have a good weekend 😀

@Anita-rq9ev 2 года назад

@@LifeistooshortCK good to hear and thank you 👍

@El-Tel63-Terry. 2 года назад

Absolutely spot on with the "road closed" scenario (if you haven't got local knowledge) 😉👍🏻

@GarySmith-dm1iy 2 года назад

Brilliant vlog so informative, we need to see these place's

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks Gary. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍

@the-other-windsors 2 года назад

Thanks.. Enjoyed that little jaunt. Funnt thing about road closed signs. We ignored one once and it was absolutely fine, then just one week later, same road, same sign.. Ignored it again and guess what.. Yes, it was closed. We had to find another way around and got lost lol. 😁🚙

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

You would have thought there was a clearer way of signalling which road is actually closed 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️😀

@leenewcome85 2 года назад

Another great video from you both stay safe

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Cheers Lee 🙂

@maryg.249 2 года назад

Those storms did some damage if I remember correctly. You’re correct to stay away from trees in wind that strong. A great video with a cozy end to your day eating overly spicy food! Helps keep you warm! Take care, Mary

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

It was way too spicy and we like spicy food 🥵🌶😁

@juniperjane9582 2 года назад

just got back from Bridgnorth today,,,that very confusing diversion is still in place.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Hope you had a good time 🙂

@crawfordg 2 года назад

Hi Carol and Ken You chose the right day to start filming,my birthday. Council or motorway signs are only as good as the operator who put them on or forgot to take them off as you well know.Regards from cool Sunny by the West Sussex by the sea Crawford

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Happy Birthday Crawford 🎂🥳🎈

@candacemeifert-polk7383 2 года назад

Thank you for this historical tour of Bridgnorth. Oh yes, the name Oliver Cromwell brings to mind so many events in England’s history! I have read so much about that period of time in England. Very interesting. I wish we had some of that rain you are experiencing in your travels. It is so windy and dry here in Colorado. Another high fire alert for today. Thank you again.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Candace. Oliver Cromwell’s name crops up all over England for his influence during the Civil War. Sorry to hear about your fire alerts, hope you get some longed for rain soon 🙂

@susankelly472 2 года назад

Brilliant video as usual.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks Susan 🙂

@davesmith4413 2 года назад

brilliant as always

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks Dave 🙂👍

@NorthernNarrowboaters 2 года назад

Another superb vlog. Just love them x

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks Helen & Tony 🙂👍

@suebt8794 2 года назад

Noooo need episode 2 NOW !! Love Bridgenorth!! Lovely countryside, you should have visited Ribbesford Church...its beautiful

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

You will just have to wait till next week, Sue 😁 Thanks for the recommendation 🙂👍

@robgriesdoorn6611 2 года назад

Helloooo Carol and Ken 😊i enjoyed it again, as always a nice video and thank you for all the cooking. I'm getting excited.....so I'm also trying these recipes yomjomjom. Until the next video Carol and Ken....it's wonderfully relaxed to follow your adventures...keep it up 😉👍

@clareclark6535 2 года назад

Bridgnorth looks interesting x

@joelle3135 2 года назад

We live close to Bridgnorth and Ironbridge. Next time you visit you should go and have a look at the steam railway at Bridgnorth. Even when there are no trains running there is an old pub with an open fire and they are often working on the trains so there is something to see. Ludlow isn’t far from there and that is lovely, nice walks by the rivers.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip about the steam train, we will remember that for next time. We have been to Ludlow and loved the castle there 🙂

@roaming-aus 2 года назад

Thank you for bringing back a memory for me. My first trip to England ( I’m in Australia) saw me visit Iron Bridge but I was luckier with the weather.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Glad we could bring back some good memories for you 🙂👍

@jaynekittycat9252 2 года назад

Your lucky living in Beautiful Australia 🇦🇺

@lindabiggs3905 2 года назад

Nice to see you at my local places, Ironbridge always floods, can't believe you missed the pork pie shop by the Ironbridge,, 😊

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Will have to check out that pork pie shop next time we visit 🙂👍

@Carlos-xp8ly 2 года назад

Brilliant video again. We love the video then a still shot, if that makes sense 😂😂

@getawaygeese 2 года назад

Loved the video and was great to see you … Beamans is where my future son-in-law is a butcher so laughed at you all getting a bit hot …

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks for putting us up and putting up with us 😁 Hope you will be getting a discount at the butchers 😊

@getawaygeese 2 года назад

@@LifeistooshortCK keeping away from the from those Northern Balls of meat lol

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

@@getawaygeese 😂😂😂

@MrJckDoo 2 года назад

Hi Carol and Ken, lovely tour of Bridgenorth. Nealrly sure it was monks that lived in those caves.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks Rupert 🙂👍

@Bren688 2 года назад

There's quite a few old cave dwellings in the town. Some were lived in right up until the 20th century, by all types of people. A friend of mine has a big cave in his back garden, it's the biggest "room" on his property! By the way the ones shown here are on the opposite side of the river to the ones where the unfortunate accident mentioned in the video happened.

@thomasmorris1470 2 года назад

I agree about road closed signs too Ken. The turning or spot you're looking for, may well be before the actual road closes. (i think they should put a distance to closure on those signs).......Also, if its on country lanes, it may well be an old sign left by the workmen, or even perhaps its only closed between working hours and is open again in the evenings.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

You make some good points there Thomas. That’s why we usually ignore them and very rarely have to turn around ☺️

@tuvia4082 2 года назад

As always . . Great stuff. I do think that the US will end the whole nonsense with daylight savings time soon.

@WiltshireMan 2 года назад

A closed road is often open when you ride a motorbike:) Lovely vlog Ken and Carol. Brigenorth castle must have taken some distruction, it still looks very impressive. I'm off to the Lake District on the bike moto camping next week, I love the freedom of motorcycle travel but the comfort and practicality of the little red camper is oh so practical, dry cosy and warm.......:)

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Hope you get better weather than we did. Have a great trip 👍

@1Polglen 2 года назад

Iron bridge was on our bucket list on our last cycle trip in England. Ride up the Seven. Brought back memories. P S had lovely weather.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Glad we could bring back some happy memories for you and you had good weather for your cycling trip 🙂👍

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot 2 года назад

Hi Ken & Carol, we enjoyed that and glad you identified the Osmo as the out of synch culprit, that would have confused you in the edit so good job in sorting that one👍

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Hi Mike & Trish. Thanks for watching. Yes, editing was a lot easier this time after sorting out that timing issue 🙂👍

@yaminthegrey 2 года назад

Hari OM I recall having been to Ironbridge - but don't believe I have ever seen (or was even aware of) Bridgenorth - but what a bonny place! Mind you, my old legs would struggle with all that up and down nowadays. I saw someone being moved on from that park up (exPawers maybe? it was a few weeks back) by rangers concerned about the flooding. It might have been the earlier storm than Dudley... anyway - am now anxious to see the next episode here!!! YAM xx

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Hi YAM. Yes it was the exPAWers that were nearly flooded out in Ironbridge. They were there a few days after us. Bridgnorth is a lovely town. You could enjoy a ride up and down on the cliff railway 😀

@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 2 года назад

good void on you trip thanks lee

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Cheers Lee 🙂👍

@molinux07 2 года назад

Not a mention of one of Bridgnorth's major attractions The Severn Valley steam railway

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

We didn’t visit it.

@assassinjane 2 года назад

Ahoy Me Buckos! :D High town and low town sounds like an interesting conception. :) Like the caves, sorry for the sad story. We have railways like that! :D Enjoyed this adventure too, yet it was a bit short for me, so watched the Q&A video too - greedy or what?! XD bear hugs from your Cap'n

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it. There will be several more episodes from this trip coming over the next few weeks 😁 Take care ❤️

@Kermit-Si 2 года назад

Hi Carol and Ken, another great watch, what I love about your videos is the in depth information about places like Bridgnorth, places alot of us would just pass through. Well next week I get to go away in my campervan "Kermit" (because its bright green) for the first time, can't wait. I've joined the CCC, I'm going to their Charmouth site for a couple of nights, so I can check everything works on the camper. Then I might head to Poland and try my first night of wild camping. You two have inspired me so much. Thank you. 👍

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Hi Simon, glad you enjoyed our visit to Bridgnorth. Enjoy your trip to Charmouth in Kermit. Hope all goes well and the weather is kind to you. Let us know how you get on in Poland, that sounds very exciting 😀👍

@Kermit-Si 2 года назад

@@LifeistooshortCK Whoops, typo, I should have said Portland, as in Bill. But hopefully, if not this year, next I will be going to Poland, drove there a couple of years ago, have some lovely friends out there. The motorways in Poland are very good, the rest areas are fantastic, and quiet. Sorry about that 😕 😬

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

@@Kermit-Si 😂 We thought you were being adventurous for your first trip 😀 Portland Bill is lovely, great spot for a wild camp. Have fun 🙂👍

@sallya5158 2 года назад

Hello, I am watching your videos and thoroughly enjoying them. You vlog and narrate them very well with some comical puns thrown in, but I will say I find the background music sometimes drowns your narratives and is a bit too loud, but saying this its not a criticism just a little feedback. Congrats on such interesting vlogs being able to travel around seeing things you would not otherwise get to see or visit from the comfort of my sofa is truly wonderful. Lovely couple, Thank you, from a fellow West sussexer. Xx

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Sally and taking the time to comment. It is always a fine balance between the music and speech volumes and we have found the videos sound different when played on a phone, tablet or TV which adds to the complexity of editing but we appreciate your feedback 🙂

@MyVagabondAdventures 2 года назад

Wish I’d have known lol my hometown is Bridgnorth. Great video as usual 👍🏻

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks 🙏

@roaminginraymond 2 года назад

We are only about half an hour away from Bridgnorth when we are at the kids but have never been. I actually had a strange dream last night that we were at a show and looking at a van the same as yours and were considering buying it. Agree about the closed road signs. We've had it in the past where the road closed has been way past where we want to go.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

That is not a dream it’s a nightmare 😱😁👍

@roaminginraymond 2 года назад

@@LifeistooshortCK lol. You two manage perfectly well although it might be a squeeze with Nanook! That's where we park up in Ironbridge, it's not a bad spot at all.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

@@roaminginraymond You definitely need a bigger van with the Nookie Monster 🐕😀👍

@moirabardin9030 2 года назад

I enjoyed the video I luv all the history, its so interesting . its a shame a lot of castles have been knocked down. all it does is rain. I don't like hot food, it makes my mouth sore. stay safe

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Moira. As for the rain, you ain’t seen nothing yet ☔️😁

@rmil4531 2 года назад

I was down in Shropshire visiting my friend. We couldn’t get to Shrewsbury or to Bridgenorth where her parents used to live. It rained all the time I was there but we still enjoyed ourselves. I usually love visiting Iron bridge but not this visit. Next time!!

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Sometimes the weather is just not with you. We certainly found that on this particular trip. We look forward to a sunny summer 😊

@margaretconnery7422 2 года назад

A lovely little quaint quirky town and i found the history of it interesting. I like the nickname chutney for carol. I wonder how they give the storms names and are able to say which one is on it's way. XX ❤️💙

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

I don’t know who chooses the names for the storms but they are always in alphabetical order. We wish they were better at forecasting the weather so we could plan our trips better 😁

@margaretconnery7422 2 года назад

@@LifeistooshortCK very true the name is less important 😊

@emilecousineau1464 2 года назад

Hi There, we love your Trips and vidéos. That métal is good for Clearing a cold hihi. We stile one of your ideas...we bought two trays to eat from when we dont set Up in the van part of our Roadloft. We are Still Truong to find the Ridge Monkey...you could probably start a business to supply vanners with the grill. Lol Stay well, happy Trails.(Ann and Émile from Québec,Canada.)

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thank you so much Ann and Émile. You may be able to get a RidgeMonkey equivalent called “Happy Call” if you search on eBay. They do a Double Sided Grill Pressure Frying Pan T12. Or Harris Sports Mail may ship to Canada.

@louisesymonds9963 2 года назад

How funny we went to Ironbridge last Sunday! We parked at Benthall Hall NT at Brosely and walked in through woods and along the old SVR railway track. I thought of Tread The Globe too when we reached the bridge. Did you get a pork pie?! We said the furnaces would make a good camp, I think Roaming in Raymond stayed there. Hope you were ok in the storms, they did a lot of damage to our local woods. Lovely to hear the history on Bridgnorth. Nice walks on Wenlock Edge and some lime kilns to see if you park at the other carpark at Presthope. Take care both. X

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

We were too late for the pork pies by the time we got there! The exPAWers stayed there a few days after us and the road by the furnaces was flooded! Sorry to hear about your local woods being damaged. We survived the storms but it was challenging in the van! We would have loved to have gone for a walk around Wenlock Edge but the weather was not good. Have a great weekend 🙂

@louisesymonds9963 2 года назад

@@LifeistooshortCK It’s a notorious stretch of river at Ironbridge, but thankfully the flood barriers save a lot of it now. Have a lovely weekend too in sunnier, calmer weather. We’re off to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct tomorrow so I’ve had to re-watch your ‘En Route to Anglesey 2021 Vlog 3’ again! X

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

@@louisesymonds9963 you’ll love it at the aqueduct. Have a great time 😀👍

@lcook0825 2 года назад

Nice video as usual. Good hint to travelers not to change course to quick when you see road closed.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Cheers Larry 👍

@kitsworld 2 года назад

Those food items which daren't speak their name on RU-vid are available down south, but probably not as nice, or as spicy, as the ones you had. My friend used to get them from the local butcher's in Margate, but I think there are also supermarket versions by... Brains (???) I think. Anyway, that Hovis commercial (by Ridley Scott, btw) instantly popped into my head too. 😁😁👍👍

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

We used to buy the Brains ones but haven’t seen them in our area for a long time now. Will have to ask our local butcher if he can make us some 😀

@vansforthememories 2 года назад

Haha you went a great shade of beetroot after the spicy meatballs ☺️ Interesting area Em xx

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

They were the spiciest we have ever tasted that’s for sure 🥵

@Sushi2735 10 месяцев назад

Bless your hearts. The battle with condensation goes on. Are there any vans that don’t have that problem???

@LifeistooshortCK 10 месяцев назад

You don’t get it on the double glazed caravan style windows but will always get it on the windscreen and cab windows which are single glazed unless you have extremely good ventilation.

@nidge2822 2 года назад

Hi Carol & ken I will try this comment then lol , yet again your vlogs are amazing we never get board of watching you as every vlog is so different. Now then the meal you both ate would to spicy for us lol if it makes you both sweat then that is definitely to spicy for us .iron bridge is about 30 miles from where we live only been there once a long time ago but a lovely little town ...best wishes neil & rose 😀

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Well done on avoiding the f word, your comment worked this time 😂👍 Best wishes to you both. Take care 😀x

@annies8075 2 года назад

Another great video. It's been years since I visted that area. I remember eating those as a child and thought they were really yucky 🤮. Some relatives had moved from Wales to Lancashire and decided to cook us a dish that was popular in Wales. Never had the urge to try them since especially once I knew what they contained🤣

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Best not to know what’s in them and think of them as spicy meatballs 😊😋

@annies8075 2 года назад

@@LifeistooshortCK I'll stick to making my own meatballs 🤣🤣

@xhogun8578 2 года назад

Another lovely video. Our local butcher here in Gloucestershire makes his own fagots. Apparently they are excellent. I always feel a bit of a fraud when I go to buy then as 1) I am vegetarian, but the butcher thinks I am buying then for the family and 2) I buy then as a treat for my dog, but he is family but definitely not vegetarian :)

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Haha. I bet your dog loves them 😋🙂👍

@tooyoungtobeold8756 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. Shame about the weather. Bridgnorth and Iron Bridge are both excellent places to visit.The Ex-Pawers camped in the same place in Iron Bridge, they experienced a storm too. In what way did the the trip beat you? "The finest view in all my kingdom" - that was the opinion of King Charles I looking out from the medieval castle over Bridgnorth, in the 17th Century

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

You will have to continue watching this series to see how it progresses ☺️

@aquissuk 2 года назад

Those caves are not the Hermitage ones I'm afraid, those are going up the hill out of Bridgnorth on the Wolverhampton Road. Those caves you see have been off limits since the 80s

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks for setting us right Martin. You can’t beat local knowledge ☺️👍

@lostinlivi 2 года назад

Another interesting and informative video. Your clip date problem had me go check my own Osmo Action and sure enough, the date set was an hour out from the date recorded! I linked up to the DJI Mimo app (which I almost never use) and that seemed to correct the problem. Must be something to do with daylight saving time, but odd that that can't be addressed in the camera!

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip about the Mimo app solving the problem. I will give that a go 👍

@goingmouch3753 2 года назад

Hi excellent VLog once again thank you very much… Off topic, my wife absolutely loves true crime podcast… Would you ever consider starting a podcast for true crime?? I have to say your Nnarrating skills are excellent!! Your personality is spot-on… and with your past experience i’m sure you will be a sensation

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Very kind of you to say so.

@ThoseHappyDays 2 года назад

Thanks for the video, we both really enjoyed it. Are you going to be doing a Shropshire series, or you heading off somewhere else?

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. This is the start of a series we filmed in February when we were headed for the Lake District but all did not go to plan 😉😆😀

@rojoontour 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing, it looks really nice, so you give us a lot of tips for when we go visit the UK. I was wondering how you guys manage the moisture in your van, especially when it is rainy and cold weather

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

We have started using bubble wrap in the winter for the side and back windows ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qcgNJO3fSzA.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mB_ud2oMUoc.html

@rojoontour 2 года назад

@@LifeistooshortCK of course we saw that video, but we where wondering why you guys don't use is on the frontscreen anymore, because that is the place where we found the most accumulated moister

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

@@rojoontour the moisture has to go somewhere so as the front windscreen is so easy to dry with the squeegee and microfibre cloth we leave it clear of bubble wrap.

@charliegould5865 2 года назад

As you said that’s a typical example of why a closed road isn’t necessarily completely closed. Just because a side road is closed doesn’t mean the whole route is closed, I wish the councils could put out better signage to say that. That sign should have read “a road closed ahead” not “road closed” I bet loads of people have made long unnecessary detours when like you they could have got through ok.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Agreed. We always take a look and have not been caught out yet.

@StephenMott 2 года назад

ExPawers parked up by that furnace, but got moved on when the river flooded..

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Yes they were there very soon after us 👍

@StephenMott 2 года назад

@@LifeistooshortCK Yikes, glad you stayed safe..!

@StephenMott 2 года назад

It’s a shame you don’t have a Patreon account, but I’ve added to your PayPal.. :)

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

@@StephenMott that’s very kind of you 🙏

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

@@StephenMott Thank you very much for your kind donation, it is much appreciated ❤️

@londonjacks8371 2 года назад

I bet you’re dinner caused a few raised eyebrows from your viewers across the pond! Lol

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

We thought it might but nobody seems to have fainted so far 👍

@shariemurphy4137 2 года назад

@@LifeistooshortCK Ken & Carol: I love your videos and your choice of accompanying music, and enjoy the history of UK. No fainting just a grimace.

@alexn5648 2 года назад

Are you going to do a cookbook please? Your van seems to be the ideal size or would you prefer something bigger. I'm thinking of downsizing from a 6m van. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Love following your travels

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

I doubt we will ever do a cookbook Alex. We have some Q&A videos coming soon, 1st one this Wednesday where we discuss the van. We sacrifice a lot of comforts for the ability to get under any barrier and be able to park almost anywhere. That was our priority and deliberate choice coming from a large comfy caravan. Only you know if you can do without those comforts 👍

@alexn5648 2 года назад

@@LifeistooshortCK I think your van is ideal, but perhaps I'm being idealistic. A dry, warm tent on wheels is effectively what you have. My van, has a shower that is rarely used, 2 sinks which is ridiculous and a fixed bed. You suffer with storage. Your mpg must be better than mine. What is your rfl please? Perhaps that will be answered on Wednesday..

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

@@alexn5648 sorry the Q&A about the van will be part 2 in a couple of weeks. Yes, a small van is definitely more economical. We average 53mpg. Road tax is £275.

@misolgit69 2 года назад

Hi Guys I posted a comment about the 'meatballs' you were eating a warning popped up "Did You Really Want to Post This" without thinking I clicked yes, now it looks like the system has deleted it, why, because I typed the word F@#*@TS I believe anyway I meant to tell you in all innocence that Asda and Iceland sell the frozen product 😇

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Doesn’t surprise me with the amount of censorship we suffer these days. Thanks for the tip 👍

@willallen7757 2 года назад

Blocking those caves is actually a disservice, it's adventures like that during childhood that makes men. I was in a chat last night with a bunch of late teen early 20's boys, very odd reading their conversation they have no sense of adventure and view the outdoors with a sense of dread.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

I would normally agree with your view but apparently the kids lit a fire inside and the heat caused the roof to collapse. Knowing that could happen again left them with no choice I think. I suppose they could have placed warning signs but once it’s dark they are pretty useless.

@willallen7757 2 года назад

@@LifeistooshortCK yeah, we had old limestone caverns and actual man made caves from mining limestone for concrete where I grew up in Missouri. We went in those hundreds of times even driving in the mined out caves, but I don't think we ever even considered lighting a fire. Live and learn :) .

@willallen7757 2 года назад

@@joelle3135 aw, you're no fun.

@Sushi2735 10 месяцев назад

Here in the US I can’t type the word _ _ ______, and gravy. Just wanted to know what it was. But the censors flagged me. 😅 Also, can’t say the word _ _ _ ed up! Now how’s that for funny?

@LifeistooshortCK 10 месяцев назад

From Wikipedia: “They are meatballs, typically derived from pork offal, that originated as farmer's food in the British countryside. Though they unfortunately share their name with a slur in American English, the two terms are unrelated” 😂

@Sushi2735 10 месяцев назад

@@LifeistooshortCK, thank you SO much! 😂😂😂 I had no clue. The censors are too funny!

@CamperVanya 2 года назад

Ooh, I think I know where this is heading! Bridgnorth was beautiful just before the weather turned. I bet there was excessive condensation on the windows with your sweating after the spicy faggots. I’m a Northern lass but I don’t think I’ve ever tried them. Must give them a go. Just moving on to your Q&A vid now … Take care, Sue x

@LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад

Hi Sue. You will recognise a lot of places on this trip as we got plenty of inspiration from watching your channel 😁 We recommend faggots, just not really spicy ones 😋

@CamperVanya 2 года назад

@@LifeistooshortCK It’s great to hear I provided a little inspiration on places 😊. Really excited to watch this trip! x