2:58 I cut mine with a regular knife. Little jagged but worked out fine 🤷🏽♀️.
@TinyHouseDreamingКүн бұрын
11:59 rock painting is one of my fav camping pastimes….i always leave a pretty painted rock behind for someone else to find.
@scuba432103 күн бұрын
Went dirtbiking at Lake Pillsbury. Camped in truck bed on lounge chair and sleeping bag. Weber grill for meals. Ice chest. 1980s. We survived.
@JUANORQUIO4 күн бұрын
WoW! That’s Awesome! Cheers For More Incredible And Lovely Adventures! 🥂🤩❤️✨
@TheroldFranklin7 күн бұрын
Can't Understand Nothing You Saying, Sorry.
@KabirKhan-ep7hx8 күн бұрын
Hi Just a quick question...Out of curiosity....You have so much in your boot, a wooden ply as a bed and so many other things. Now what if you have a puncture by the side of a motor way? Are you going to take out every thing to access the Stepney? or you have other arrangements??
@Badficwriter18 күн бұрын
Welp. This does not feel like an essentials list.
@j.maxwell876420 күн бұрын
Wow!!!! ❤ I am amazed how 🤔 camping in your driveway sounds so cool 😎!!❤ I never thought of that? I feel "stoopid" now....I have a mini van set up so I can take my little dog to the park for the afternoon. We do lunch, we read a book. She loves to read 📚 and I don't have to worry about NO DOGS ALLOWED at restaurants anymore. If I can't take my dog, I don't go.
@dianeschmiane18 күн бұрын
Sounds like you've found a good system that works for you, what a lovely way to get out in nature with your best friend... 🐶
@dvsaysgo21 күн бұрын
I love how much joy radiates from you! Definitely makes me want to go car camping
@dianeschmiane18 күн бұрын
Being out there puts me in such a good mood, definitely try it!
@meljane833924 күн бұрын
There is definitely East-West Road Closures in that area this time of year ! But, it looks like a lovely venture otherwise 😊
@dianeschmiane18 күн бұрын
Good to know for future planning, thanks!
@meljane833924 күн бұрын
🩷
@HomeGrownCountryGirl25 күн бұрын
You’re hilarious, I needed a good laugh! Love it
@dianeschmiane18 күн бұрын
Awesome, mission accomplished... 🤩
@seahorse-h1w27 күн бұрын
Wasp spray - sprays hard for 20 metres... good for any one doing the wrong thing... gets rid of wasps and predator males... fast...
@dianeschmiane18 күн бұрын
Ooooo, good tip, thanks for that one. Maybe cheaper than bear spray too?
@JJC8228 күн бұрын
good to see you again! I followed your original journey!
@dianeschmiane18 күн бұрын
Yay, thank you, nice to see you back!
@nhbomarАй бұрын
Rainy videos is a nice change of pace!! Thanks for taking us along!
@dianeschmiane18 күн бұрын
I almost wished it had rained harder. KZbin loves camping in thunderstorm videos... 😂
@SippyCupAdventuresАй бұрын
Beautiful lakes, but, you may need to revisit in better weather 😁TY!! 🥤
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
LOL, for sure!!
@krisg3984Ай бұрын
I drive solo too. I may just start talking out loud to a friendly stuffed animal too. 😅
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
I found myself talking to myself in the car during a very long trip two years ago, then decided I should be at least talking to something besides myself, found PIggy in a box of abandoned things, so here we are...
@melindajanson429Ай бұрын
I love your videos. I look forward to your adventures. Merry Christmas! 🎄
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Melinda, thank you so much, Merry Christmas!
@theunknownnomadАй бұрын
Really enjoyed the video
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Thank you so much!
@clarkleakins879Ай бұрын
50 years ago (yes i am "vintage") Weber Lake was a private resort. The dirt road east of the lake is rough, some 4x4 parts, to some fine fishing. Loops around back to Jackson Meadows. Dual sport motorcycle that area 50 years ago! Labor day storm event unusual, but has happened a few times in the past. River below Jackson dam, good fishing. Are you heading to Bowman Reservoir? French lake? Meadow lake? Fordyce lake (doubtful) Sterling lake (doubtful). Good tires, your vehicle is very capable. Yes, lift kit will be nice, add ability. Still must "read the road" for big rocks. Next spring/summer, adventure the other side of 89. The Kyberz flat area interesting old town mapped out. THOUSANDS of sand hill cranes stop in the nearby HUGE meadows. Their honk sound like a Model T starting. Camping there, okay, no lake. Advice: forget holiday/weekends. Head there on a Sunday/Monday/Tuesday Much less population. Leave home before sunrise, arrive in area 8-10 AM when folks are breaking camp to next destination. You will have best opportunity for good site.
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
LOL, vintage, I love it!! Thanks for all the great tips. I'll have to keep you in suspense about the destination, but you are warm... Carmen has decent/newish mud/snow tires, so I probably just worry too much, but beefy trail tires would be better. And you're absolutely right about reading the road, lots to look out for ahead that the camera never seems to pick up well. I'll look up the Kybertz flat area to see where it is, sounds fun!
@dianesnider1232Ай бұрын
You have a crack windshield need get fix
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
The last time I fixed it another rock hit and broke it immediately ($300 down the drain) so this time I'm waiting for the crack to get almost all the way to the edge before replacing... :)
@montane_westАй бұрын
This video was so calming with the views and choice of music 🥰 piggy had me cracking up and I know times are hard but you make it look like a walk in the park. I can't wait to get out 🙏🏿
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
I just try to make the most of it and have fun! 😁 Hope you get out there soon.
@montane_westАй бұрын
+1 subscriber ❣️
@montane_westАй бұрын
And I hope all goes well with the job, and take your time if you have to, you create great content so whenever you can put it out it will be enjoyed ❤️
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Yeah, I am really trying to find a balance with it all... :)
@montane_westАй бұрын
@@dianeschmiane you got this, I got nothing but faith in you love ❤️
@montane_westАй бұрын
Great video, you definitely made me smile. I love how adventurous you are ❤️ and I think an awning would be nice, you can kinda have a porch with a roof to keep you dry when it's rainy while still being outside 😁
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
I've definitely thought about that one, a batwing would be cool!
@montane_westАй бұрын
@dianeschmiane yes indeed, I seen one on a jeep build and it was literally like an apartment that pops right out of your vehicle. That would definitely be pretty cool. I'm not sure how simple it is to setup or how durable it is but they are very cool.
@mfavia620Ай бұрын
So great to see one of your adventures Diane. Should have just pulled over and made that darn salad 🥗. LOL thanks for sharing and ATB D girl 😊. Mike from Chicago
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Maybe, but I hate standing around in the rain and cold. But it's pretty cozy sitting on that backseat bed!
@dawnvierra4063Ай бұрын
Good to see you lady. All the best on your new job 🎉
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Dawn, thank you. So far so good!
@jefftackett282Ай бұрын
You live in tahoe area you need a awd vehicle
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
I have one, but it needs beefier tires and a lift!
@jefftackett282Ай бұрын
@dianeschmiane i refuse to drive in snow i have had a 4x4 and a awd vehicle and never took them out in snow or 4x4ing my blazer was never put in 4x4 drive my magnum just came with awd. Now front end drive ford flex 2019. With all weather tires
@jefftackett282Ай бұрын
@dianeschmiane and I don't drive much
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
@@jefftackett282 Well at least you're ready for anything with that vehicle!
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Have you ever camped in this area? What's your favorite spot?
@Simpletruth-t3qАй бұрын
Hey hey hey,,, still looks like so much fun,,,and relaxing 😁
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Yeah, it was, just a bit more work than I'd planned for, but that's part of the adventure, right?
@rclrcl462Ай бұрын
Are he squirrel is not a ground squirrel, its a chipmonk.
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Yes, a long running debate on the channel... :) naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/chipmunk_vs_squirrel.html
@TinyHomeCookingwithSherleiАй бұрын
I’m sorry I got a laugh over you trying to eat and those squirrels lol
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
LOL, glad you enjoyed it... 😂
@stormdavies250Ай бұрын
Have fun on your new job! Really beautiful camping spot. 😆
@nhbomarАй бұрын
Your videos are always entertaining!! Thank you!
@LeTrashPandaАй бұрын
That chipmunk totally had the upper hand, LOL. You can't leave food around these guys or the squirrel people. These critters are used to being fed at campgrounds, they don't act the same in the wild.
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Yes, those guys totally knew the drill. They may have gotten a dropped crumb or two, but I was careful to seal everything and not feed them anything... :)
@tanjarott7535Ай бұрын
Love your channel. You are adorable. Great content. I am so jealous of where you get to go! I would say that was definitely a sign to get a dog!
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Thanks, I'm lucky to live not too far away from all of this. Still thinking about that dog, something small and cute that fits under an airplane seat but doesn't bark too much!
@RoamingRetreats1Ай бұрын
Chipmunks "chippies" will eat out your hand, they aren't a threat lol
@onmyway7363Ай бұрын
Love your little adventures But. Did you know that critters .... chipmunk 🐿️ squirrels, cats, HATE moth balls? Put em in a stocking. Maybe zip it in a ziplock when not in use Beans and Rice and Jesus Christ 📖 Yes a little dog 🐕 would be an awesome add
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Thanks and cool, I did not know about the moth balls, I'll have to try that!
@onmyway7363Ай бұрын
@dianeschmiane Chipmunks or squirrels 🐿️ chewed up the wires in a friends car. That was advice from her mechanic. 🐿️
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Yeah, I've seen that happen on other van life channels!
@crazylady..Ай бұрын
😂 I miss Chipmunks 😢 but yes they can be greedy and destructive! 😢 Ah Bald Eagles, I wish I had their eye sight😮
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
And their ability to snatch fish out of the water with their bare hands... 🐟
@annasmagicaladventuresАй бұрын
Definitely a bald eagle! 🦅
@susanmorgan647Ай бұрын
Yes a dog to travel with 💕🐾
@syvs4491Ай бұрын
No dog.
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Too much drama?
@syvs4491Ай бұрын
Be careful that the rodents don’t chew on your vehicle’s wiring.
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Yeah, that's what I worry most about!
@vantastic_dreamerАй бұрын
Hi Diane love to see you in your element. I want a camp kitchen for my Subbie! Is that Alvin, Simone and Theodore? lol
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
LOL, didn't even think of that... Maybe! A camp kitchen in the back is really a game-changer, loving it so far.
@debslifesimplified6406Ай бұрын
Congratulations on your new job. I hope it works out. The thing 1, 2 and 3 are chipmunks, and to the best of what I could tell was a bald eagle. Crows are very territorial. I have a huge hawk here on the property and my murder of crows scare it away, and anything that might noticebly irritate me they scare it away. They have even scared off humans at the end of my drive.
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
LOL, good to have a bunch of "watch crows" like that, and yes, I could see how territorial they were. Made me wonder if they had a nest nearby but it was probably too late in the season for baby birds.
@juliehoot3916Ай бұрын
Great video! Glowing white head mature bald eagle 🤍🤎! Little things will eat wires so beware. I hear from a reliable source Grandpa Gus rodent spray is the best. A definate yes on doggie. Adopt a rescue, please. A furry soul needs you! ❤🐾🐾
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Thanks for the rodent spray tip, and yes, if I got a dog it would be a rescue for sure... :)
@mariadexter9425Ай бұрын
What camera are you using?
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Mostly my iPhone 11 Pro Max, but the big camera you saw was the Canon EOS R6, a very good camera but more trouble to lug around, set up and use.
@GAPTCHANNELАй бұрын
*_Hello Diane.... this is called solo camping hammock, I just made a video on how to do hammock camping in the form of a tutorial a few days ago..., I am with the forest, there are still lots of squirrels and birds..., nice to meet you, I am Rudy from Indonesia....._*
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Nice to meet you too, Rudy! I tried hammock camping once but it gets too cold here at night for me to be comfortable sleeping that way. I'm sure where you are the weather is much nicer for that... :)
@GAPTCHANNELАй бұрын
@@dianeschmiane Yes, that's right, so when you come to Indonesia, we'll go camping together.....🥰
@gwenwallace6175Ай бұрын
Have definitely missed your posts! Sounds like they will be far and in between..I’ll still be watching and enjoying them! Once a subscriber always a subscriber! Not that I’m as loyal to the ones that I subscribe too as I am to you…as I haven’t started my travel journey (it’s coming by Feb or March) I’ve watched enough KZbinrs’ that I’ve learned what I find as entertaining for me..your definitely one of them…
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Gwen, thank you so much, and it's nice to see you again! Glad to hear you're still planning that trip. You got this. Yes, had to get a job to pay the bills, you know the drill, but I will keep posting here as I can... :)
@ChristineD8093Ай бұрын
So this is an old video? Yes, a year ago this was filmed….
@dianeschmianeАй бұрын
Yes, lost footage filmed a year ago, finally edited.