I am a mother of 2 autistic children. My son was diagnosed at 3yrs old he is moderate ASD. He learns by watching videos. He learned how to correctly ride on amusement rides because of videos. Watching travel videos helps him see what a place looks like ahead of time so that it's not so stressful when he gets there. Knowing now that your autistic you will realize things in your past that now makes since so don't worry about that. Your doing great and I love watching you. So just stay being you.
@@tomservo5007extremely high considering the father normally passes in the gene in most cases, so families with the same father it's very likely, also very common in twin
@@mitchellschmidt7885yes! U are right! I am a mom to 2 boys...both from the same father. My 14yo is completely "normal" actually advanced for his age. He was reading at an 8th grade level in 3rd grade. My other son is 10 n has ASD with intellectual defecit disorder..easiest way to explain it is that he functions like a 3yo with moderate autism. Their half brother (with the same father) has EXACTLY the same diagnosis as my 10yo but he is 20 but functions more like a 10yo with moderate autism. Bless everyone out there caring for someone with ASD❤
A little free advice from your friendly gothic home maker: give your house a fresh coat of paint before you start moving stuff in! It's way easier when you only have a little furniture.
Thanks for being so open with all of us. You don't have to but I am happy you do because you have become part of our family here. Like you mentioned, my mom is one of those people that can't leave the house so traveling is something we do through your channel. I am her only caregiver so I took cannot travel like I used to. I miss my traveling days. I used to work for Ringling Bros Circus and traveled city to city by train. It was a great experience that I miss a lot. So thank you for all you do! Just know you are loved and appreciated from the Young family in York, PA. ❤
Hi! My sister and her family live in York, PA. I am near Pgh, PA. Ihaven't been able to travel and I do enjoy Jacob's videos. That's so interesting that you used to work for Ringling Bros. Take good care and many blessings!
@@Cricketchirps39 that's awesome. I do lots of local travel to Lancaster or Gettysburg and of course Hershey. I recently went to Philly to play Pixar Putt Putt with a friend.
I used to live in York(my daughter and grandkids still live there) but left because of the high property taxes. I moved to Scranton but haven't traveled anywhere in a year or so. I am trying to plan a trip to Montana and Nevada to see the Ghost Towns(on my bucket list). Hopefully I will see Jacob if he visits Knoebels again.
Autistic people are often very passionate and appreciate details. That's why as a travel channel yours is so thorough and the best! You never miss a thing, so it's like I was really there. Congrats on the weight loss, not eating fast food as a traveler is really hard.
@@shawnmorris5693 my non-verbal autistic son is 28. He was diagnosed back when all people knew about autism was from the movie Rainman. So saying "autistic people" is kind of an old school way of saying it. I've given up trying to be current on the labels. I think they got rid of aspergers and now have 3 levels of autism? Also people say neurodivergent. It's alot for some of us to keep track of. I just try to care for my son as best as I can. That's the important thing. Also since he is nonverbal I'm pretty sure he doesn't even know what autism is. And that's probably for the best. He is just himself.
@@jameeselah9728There was a "thought" a while back that you were supposed to label them a person first and autistic second. So you should say they are a person with autism instead of an autistic person. Shrug and eye roll.
2nd 😊 love your channel so much ! It’s always fun and I’ve seen places and things I’d never have been able to do myself , please continue but take time for you too of course and take care of yourself ❤
To be honest, you are hands down my favorite channel. The way you cover haunts is unlike any other. As a former haunter, you are a dream customer for us. On top of that you are so respectful to the haunt itself, the actors, and the owners. You listen and it shows. Enjoy some down time, it’s more than deserved.
Jacob, those of us who have been with you for many years, don't only follow you because you go to awesome places or because you are an excellent story teller. We follow you because we genuinely care about you. We are your friends and we are your chosen family. In other words, we love you ❤
Keep the updates on personal life coming! It gives us perspective on your travels, I enjoy the videos about your life as much as your travel videos at this point! The whole channel is fantastic!
You helped me get more excited about a big move for my husband and I. We moved from San Diego, CA to NW Missouri. I watched your videos from Missouri and got excited about new things to go see.
My mom moved from San Diego, CA to a tiny town called Raymondville, Missouri because she got tired of the big city. She was happy living the country life. She passed away 2016.
Hey man, I have been watching you for years now. You've gotten me through the pandemic, and even all of my struggles before that. I also exposed my roommates to your content, and we will sit down and bond over your travels. You are an amazing creator, and you are so loved by many! Any time I see you near the Indianapolis area, I get so hopeful that our paths will meet, LOL!! I am so happy that this new chapter is open to you, and I know you will have such a wonderful time with Jen-- And about fun Christmas stuff, it's a bit far (and I know you've been before), but Holiday World & Camp Rudolph is great for a cozy winter getaway. :-) Peace and love!
Good luck to you and to Miss Jenny Penny. I think the collaboration between the two of you will be awesome... my favorite videos from your channel is you and Jenny together. You both feel like members of my family now
Your openness about all this is both courageous and refreshing. I'm sorry that its been a tough go if it lately. Hopefilly these new changes are the start of a long positive chapter in your life.
I appreciate you being so open about your experiences! If you feel comfortable I would love to watch a video about your struggles as a person on the spectrum. I’m awaiting an ASD evaluation myself so it would be encouraging to hear your perspective as someone diagnosed later in life
You are loved and wish you the best in your travels, we are interested in your ideas, and interested in seeing you successful in all you endeavor. Keep up posted
I think it awesome that You have chosen to share your life with us!! Please continue too take care of yourself!! So proud your life is going in such a positive direction!! Loved this video!!!
You do you, love the channel and all the weird quirky roadside attractions youve shown us over the years. We always keep an eye out for The Carpet Bagger when we're checking out interesting places.
Love, support and appreciate you Jacob. Wishing only the best for you and your future. Also, thank you for your videos. ALL of your videos. I struggle with my mental health pretty intensely and your videos are always a distraction and a comfort that allow me to sort of factory reset my brain and move out of these difficult episodes. You're my go-to guy, seriously thank you ❤
also - Love the life updates to hear how you are. I have been a fan for a long while now and I just gotta say I care about you man. Happy homemaking! :)
Been a long time subscriber (since 2016…I think?) and have seen your transitions in life. Happy to see you happy and moving forward with exciting new chapters. Sounds like you’re looking forward to balancing your relationship and work and that’s a great thing. Best wishes and safe moving travels!
Jacob you have been an inspiration to me and my RU-vid channel. I enjoy your content and I’m glad you are moving on working hard to become a great content maker. I get the whole mental health thing. I’ve been a cop for 36 plus years. Doing my channel has been a big blessing to me too. Thank you my friend and keep the videos coming. ❤👍👍
You could always just do spooky stuff in a shorter period of time rather than when they open. I love the haunts but I do also love the normal stuff. I would also like more museums and things weird. Also would love videos with you and Jenn too, they are lovely. Maybe consider reacting to new movies, but remember to have some time out, spend time with loved ones and not worry too much about us, we will still be here. Sending love from the UK.
Thanks for the update, and best of luck with all your future endeavors. I'm so happy you took charge of your health and made positive changes. You're an inspiration. Now, go have some fun at the Louisiana State Fair and Orlando. 😊
God Bless you! I’m thankful you’ve been courageous enough to share yourself with people that care about you and I pray that you continue to make brave and beneficial choices for yourself and those who love you ☺️
Hope you had an awesome Halloween!!! I was out with my kids, wish I could watch the live yesterday. You can rest Jacob and take it easy during this winter. We’ll all be here.
So happy you and Jen have much to look forward too. Love listening to your ramblings.❤ Have learned much from you,& yes you bring a smile to me everyday,plus when I receive your zany postcards. Keep it up Jacob,you are loved by many!
A lot of what you say is very relatable. Thank you for sharing your personal life with us. That must be difficult to do. I look forward to all the upcoming adventures
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, and I really enjoy your content. All the places you go, you have such a wide variety I watch your videos every day. You are definitely right you’re doing what you’re meant to do in this life and it’s so great that you enjoy it. Thank you for all that you’re doing.
Jacob, you ARE very important to every single one of us. i'm sure you hear this a lot. you were our friend and sanity through the pandemic. your videos were an escape and a breath of fresh air while the world lost it's mind and you managed to stick with your itinerary and not lose us in the trivial bickering we sadly encountered too often when we had nowhere to go and the daily news was just bonkers. and we've watched you go through some changes, you've shared your own personal matters with us to help us understand how thing here and there would be different on your channel than what we've grown used to. and really, you've opened up to us about a lot more than we've needed to know because you seem to be more concerned about how changes in your daily life affect our Carpetbagger time than your own life! you've been above and beyond generous to us with your time and travels and you should know that we love and appreciate you for being here for us. as you go on your next journey, please travel safely and take a little more personal time to find and enjoy better meals. you deserve better than fast food. if we have a general idea where you're going next and it's where any of us live, we know what's good to eat... ask us! also, love to see you and Jenny enjoying some of these experiences together and am very glad you found a perfect partner in crime ♥
You are who you are. Do not change for anyone. You are good as you are. I enjoy watching your videos. Brave of you to share this with your viewers. Greetings from the Netherlands
Talking about smiles, every time I start one of your videos my 3 yr old daughter starts dancing and laughing. She and I love your content and you as a person. Keep on doing what your doing you bring join to a whole community of people. Like myself I can not travel like you and enjoy watching you experience things on your trips that I know I will never get a chance to see or experience. Thank you Jacob from my family to yours.
i found you channel at the start of the corona lockdown in my counrty. i love your channel it makes me feel like i am on a holliday everytime. thank you for that i don`t know how i would survive that without you and your channel
Jacob, thanks for being you, and don't ever change. We will follow your adventures, and I can't wait for Jen to be on more, as you two make a great team. Keep up the good work.
My spouse and I have loved watching you for years and we will continue to travel down whichever road you choose to take! Thanks for allowing us to get to know you and take a back seat to your wild adventures. Wishing you and Jenn all the best, Jacob ❤
Great Updates. I can't wait for you to someday open your own roadside attraction with the items which overflow your bunker. We have a lot in common, and I've also lost about as much weight as you this year with a lower carb diet. I can imagine that's hard to maintain on that long, lonesome road. Keep up the great work!
Having my out attraction would absolutely be a dream come true. Eating healthy on the road is a challenge but I realized I had to stop using that as an excuse. Congrats on your weight loss as well!
Your videos are a comfort for me, when I'm feeling down or anxious I can watch 5-6 of you videos in a row. You always have such great energy and excitement for the places you visit, always puts a smile on my face ! Good luck with the big move, you got this! Wish you and Jen the best!!
I'm so honoured to be with you during ups and down of your life. Thank you jacob for always be transparent with us, i feel like I'm like your family. I'm also proud of you to make a big change in your life especially in your diet. In fact i also trying to cut sugar out in my diet and loss some weight to becoming more healthy. We in this together ❤😊
It is good to talk about your situation and you know how to take it! You relief, plus others listen and provide help understanding. I plan following you in the future all I ask do what you fill is the best thing. Remember some of us are living through your adventures! Please don't be so hard on yourself!!
You truly make people feel so good and happy, I had no idea you were in child protection before, I love you even more now! My daughter was soooo excited that she saw you at Knoebels at Halloween and my son was allll the way down at the Whipper when my hubby called with my son. We hightailed it to the haunted mansion because he said he wanted to meet the carpet bagger! And they honestly still talk about it, and always will. What a memory. Thank you for being kind to them. The goodness of some people shine through their YT channels and spread into "real" life. Thanks again for making their day and our whole fam wishes truly best of everything to you!
Talk to us online, if and when you feel the need to. I’m appreciative you came forward and gave such personal info out. Hope to continue to hear how things continue on your journey, and with the new girlfriend, kids, etc. 😊
Your videos also help people plan for trips, I had found so many cool places to visit in Branson, MO and I found out about Meow Wolf from you! Thank you covering all those great locations and I hope you continue to do so in the future. 😃 Also I will be praying for you and your family.
Autism is just another word for different or not neurotypical . Things that makes us different make us unique and beautiful souls. Your ability to share your experiences is and has been such a gift to so many and without you being you it would not have been possible.I hope you take pride in doing what’s best for yourself.
Jacob, you are always making people smile, even if you do not realize it! Your travels allow many (myself included) a brief escape from reality and also get to see alot of cool places that I would never see on my own. Enjoy your new home and take the time you need to make it your very own! Love the videos, please keep them coming! Thank you for what you do!
It sounds like an exciting new chapter in your life. All the best to you and Jenn! Enjoy the ride. I am looking forward to each and every one of your videos to come. BTW I've got your back. You are okay, Jacob. Take care! Cherie from Iowa. ❤
We particularly love watching your roadside attractios, we don't have anything like it in England. Also your personal vlogs. Look forward to seeing more when you get Jenn moving in with you and following your journey. Would love to see you both revisit the Christmas Story House.
Count me as one of those people who can't get to a lot of different places that I want to. You sharing your travels with me means a lot more than it sounds like it would.
Hey, we all could put your mold a ramas on our shelves. 😊 Sorry for all of the hard times youve had. I agree, wih many others, that you brought life into our lives. Very thankful for that. It has been a big help.
Way to go Jacob! You're an intelligent man, and in the end you've chosen a wise path in your future life. I can't express how much I've enjoyed your travels and the personality and perspective you inject to every one of your visits. I wish you an Jen well in the next chapter in both of your lives!
Anytime you want to share we're here for you and appreciate any tips on how you deal with tough situations. I have a lot of anxiety, depression etc due to health issues and medication. I think a lot of us deal with similar or have a friend or family member with autism or severe adhd etc. Good luck with the house and Jenn. ❤
What an awesome video! Thanks for sharing all this. I'm glad you're eating healthier, feel better and the weight loss is terrific news. :) I'm sure you and Jenn will create a wonderful home together.
Thank you Jacob always for your great videos. You have put a lot of places on the map for me to check out when I travel to them someday! You have helped me, and many others I’m sure, through difficult times or times where we wish we could’ve hit the road! I would love to be able to road-trip all the time since I love driving. Hope to meet you out there someday and catch up! Stay safe and thanks again, always love to tune in.
Hi, Jacob. Thank you for keeping your content clean, neutral and entertaining. You can now add multigenerational to your belt as my 6 year daughter is also a big fan of yours. Hearing your back story made me respect you more. Hopefully I’ll catch you out and about one day so I can say this to you directly. Keep up the good work!
I actually see a bright future for you, ahead!👍🏼 You have taken things “by the horns” and taken control! Congratulations to you both on setting up your future home😊 God bless and looking forward to future videos🙏❤️
Hope you had at great Halloween! Thank you for sharing updates in your life. Your health is just as important to us as your traveling. We have no right to know your business health or otherwise but we all connect with you and appreciate updates. I absolutely hate going to the dr so much lol. Happy Travels and life changes to you in the next few months.
