My February 2024 - the life and times of Marek Larwood

I have decided to try and make a monthly vlog this year. Here is the second episode - February.
I will be making other videos on this channel too. You can support my creative efforts here: patreon.com/MarekLarwood
Here's the short film I mentioned at the end of the vlog : • LOOKING FOR LOVE
I also have a Walking KZbin Channel you might enjoy: / cooldudeswalkingclub
More info here: www.cooldudeswalkingclub.com
Pretty Excellent Watercolours - amzn.to/48BEEPJ
Albert's Adult Piano Course Book - amzn.to/3ThzDHB
Camp Snap Camera - (You can normally find discount codes online)
www.campsnapph...
Music from You Tube Audio Library
Paradox - Quincas Moriera
Calm Cam Track Tribe

[@sd8974]

Never change Marek, never change! 👍😀

[@DavidEarlDoesStuff]

love these monthly vlogs

[@marekl]

Thanks cool dude. Hope you are doing well.

[@zoesoldano]

I was forced by KZbin to watch one of your older makes a meal of It. On Friday I think it was. Didn't know what I was getting into. It was then followed by around 152 other videos. Of this channel. That I had to watch. Now the weekend is over. Someone is to blame that I didn't do anything at all, but it's not me. Anyway, I subscribed to see more. And Miroslav Šašek was a cool dude for sure, being my compatriot.

[@marekl]

I feel sorry that you had to watch the past 15 years of my brain rotting. Apologies.

[@thedave7760]

@@marekl I just got here tonight and I'm not going anywhere, can't wait for the next installment. I'm off for some Colin Furze now.

[@davidmoore5925]

Your February was precisely 27% more exciting than mine.

[@marekl]

I thought mine was the dullest of all time.

[@JessieCori]

😂your 'what my dad is wearing' made me properly laugh😂😂😂

[@marekl]

It is the most exciting thing that happens to me all week.

[@spicybiscuit88]

I love the illustrations in the childrens book. I will have to look at his work. Thank you.

[@judybee]

Husband saw David Icke coming out of the loo in Tesco IOW once upon a long time ago doing up his flies. And Golden Syrup & Lemon Juice is defo the best on pancakes...try them together for more excitement. Loving the monthly vlogs. Your February was a whole lot calmer than mine. Don't ask. x J x

[@marekl]

I wonder what the people inside Tesco's saw.

[@wrongun635]

He was. . In the loo minati. . 😂

[@judybee]

@@wrongun635 😄😄😄

[@martinhi3370]

Marek, you are a legend. So creative, funny and sensitive. Thank you!

[@marekl]

Thanks cool dude.

[@martinhi3370]

@@marekl just want you to realise how talented you are.

[@simonwilton3546]

I lived next to the Lesney factory at Hackney Wick whilst at college. I loved it because I loved those cars as a child. If I walked to the nearest bus stop to get the 30 into town I would pass the factory and also a house with a bit of grafitti that said “The The”, my favourite band. It nade me feel like I belonged, but in fact, I did not.

[@marekl]

You should try and get a second hand copy of that Sasek book. It is brilliant.

[@eamonnleahy]

KZbin algorithm for the win today! Great video. Have a happy March

[@marekl]

You too cool dude.

[@Toooldforthis78]

Love these, best of luck Marek

[@marekl]

That is very kind. Thank you cool dude.

[@squalloogal]

Lemon sugar are a favourite of mine as well. Looked delicious 😊

[@vanutra]

"HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS" 😂😂👏🏼👏🏼 Absolutely Adore you always! X ❤️ X

[@lisaperry345]

Aww these vids are great and your paintings are getting better and better! My February was spent celebrating mine and Will's birthdays and starting my new craft project. I am challenging myself to see if I can recreate the grave scene in Saltburn in fuzzy felt. I hope your March is marvellous. 😊

[@marekl]

It is about time Fuzzy Felt is used as a form of high art.

[@samsdadalways888]

Great video! I’m a Primary teacher and we are studying Podkin One Ear at present. Love it!

[@marekl]

Cool. My brother will be pleased.

[@UpsideDownWill]

Really enjoy these. Hope you get that one line part next time

[@marekl]

That is very kind thanks cool dude

[@grahamcope2196]

Nice update on your February, cannot wait for the March instalment and your Spring based antics.

[@jeremybourne7721]

Love you

[@amccaughtrie]

Fantastic book, completely agree!

[@marekl]

I am onto Dostoyevsky now!

[@RalphWoodcock]

I enjoy the golden syrup / lemon juice combo. Very good warmed up together for a few seconds in a microwave then poured over the pancakes.

[@chumon1992]

Hes got the whole world in his hands is a confort song to me. Used to sing it a lot as a kid.

[@hawkeye970]

Very much enjoyed this vlog, never realised you lived on the IoW as I live in Southampton, sending positivity and hope you have a great March!

[@carlstoltzmann4748]

Thanks!

[@marekl]

Thank cool dude. Very kind of you.

[@lolly5453]

Ohh yeahhh look at that art work!! You’re so good! 🤩👏🏼 Even the piano playing is getting… good…? 😜 Better. Definitely better! Love these vlogs/life updates; love the art work, book recommendations, and awesome pancakes too btw (totally agree with you on best toppings!) Thanks Marek (and hi to Mareks Dad! 👋🏼) … til March! 😊👍❤️🌻

[@marekl]

Finally someone agrees with syrup being the best.

[@philipcampo4316]

Great effort on teaching yourself to tinkle the ivory cool dude! And learning to read the dots! 🙌🏻

[@marekl]

Thanks dude. I wish I'd started when I was young.

[@georgec2894]

Hilarious vlogs, keep them coming 🙂 February is a peak mundane month for the best of us 😂 … although you are low key productive imo! Nice walk in the Stembury Down / Appuldurcombe area. Edit: holy sh1t in Marek’s lounge: 33k views on your January vlog and an extra 1k ish subs! Your genius is being recognised!

[@marekl]

I think I must have fluked the algorithm in January.

[@KNic0lson]

Nice one Robin, Nice one Marek

[@marekl]

Double nice one.

[@Papa-Griff]

Ever thought of doing some car camping adventures with walks and painting.... Your humour, observations and style would really suit the van/car life videos.

[@marekl]

I don't have a car I am afraid.

[@Papa-Griff]

@@marekl noooo. Oh just keep doing what you do then... We'll keep watching. We still play pooman when camping, btw.

[@marekl]

The greatest indoor or outdoor game. Thanks for getting it cool dude.

[@carltiivas6131]

My top pancake topping is lemon and sugar. I haven't got a second favourite as I don't think you can beat my top choice. My wife only likes savoury pancakes, a choice I don't understand.

[@olliewatson408]

Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair on BBC sounds is also good for a listen.

[@marekl]

Yes cool dude. That was what got ne hooked.

[@sueweston502]

Great video - and great February by the look. Some friends & family but not too much. Can't believe you like Paul Temple, I've listened to all the ones I could find - thinking of starting again. Happy March ☺

[@marekl]

I love the Paul Temple music.

[@merrymermaid]

i work in a little independent bookshop and we stock Kieran’s Podkin series! i hadn’t made the connection that he is your brother, cool stuff!

[@marekl]

Excellent. He will be pleased. When I do my Isle of Wight walking book I will contact you so you can stock that too. Ha.

[@vanutra]

3:52 I thought that was a broken Johnny 5, out of Short Circuit! 👀👀X ❤️ X

[@DaveandBuddyOutdoors]

I'm unsure how and why the mysterious KZbin algorithm made you pop up on my recommendations.. But I'm grateful it did. Watched a couple of your vlogs here and I'll say you've a very good way of portraying your day-to-day life, with well chosen background music, + a slightly humorous undertone throughout. It's very pleasing to watch (-I do hope times are not being too hard on you though) And perhaps I may see what this "Cool Dudes Walking Club" is all about.. but maybe tomorrow, as the hot-toddys I have had, have hit me 🤪😴 Take care All the best Dave & Buddy (-the doggo) 👍

[@marekl]

Nice one dude. Hope you like the walking channel.

[@russellcox2731]

I love your painting room setup - proper semi-professional...

[@marekl]

Ha. That is a stretch cool dude.

[@spicemaster3151]

Your right hand looks absolutely massive at 6:38, Marek. It's a good look. Gives off fiddler crab vibes.

[@marekl]

At 6.38 am every morning my hand expands.

[@andrewofford1533]

Will have to keep an eye out for you Marek, the next time I am in Tescos, as I am only 10 mins away from that one............

[@marekl]

I should be sponsored by Tesco's. It will be full next week thanks to me.

[@robingeorge1969]

You’re very welcome Marek, I’m in good company! Let’s hope we all have a better month this march…

[@marekl]

Yes cool dude.

[@neilmeadowcroft7569]

"He's got the whole world..." Keep up the practice.

[@marekl]

Thanks dude

[@sleepinggreg]

great video, marek! good on you for learning to play piano, i never really got that far musically haha. guess your dad and i have the cakes section bit in common, though. can't wait for the next video from the coolest dude on youtube!

[@marekl]

Nice one. Thanks dude. You should start playing music again.

[@philipcarrigan4352]

You bossed the cake section. It was a brief moment of concentration for me , I loved it. Will try and have a good March. I won't try . I will have a good March. Thanks mate.

[@theyarenthere]

Good luck, especially you 🙃

[@marekl]

Correct

[@nick8292]

funky bass, cool dude

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

I never heard of putting lemon juice and sugar on pancakes before I'm going to have to try that

[@marekl]

Everyone does it cool dude.

[@thekentishpilgrim]

This video was 🔥! Definitely worth watching in 4k. That's one large Tesco. It's unfortunate they can now track your every move though by forcing people on to their loyalty card. Should be illegal. Anyway, I would like to know what your dad's fav cakes are. Cheers cool dude!

[@marekl]

I will ask him cool dude.

[@earttu]

Never really been sure why Impractical Jokes didn't hit a little more here in the UK, especially with you and Roisin. If there was a British "Just for Laughs" would be perfect. It's almost as if you were a few years adrift of where you were we'd be seeing you in epics with the Horible Histories guys--always appreciating you work, dude.

[@RetroRatz]

Brilliant 😀 ours consisted of being skint and then someone crashing into my car 😬

[@marekl]

Oh no. I know what you mean about being skint.

[@JohnBone]

Nice serving hatch sir, very Terry and June. And the albino wallabies film link?

[@greensville]

I love peeking into your life. I want March to be over already so I can watch the next one.

[@samuelgarrod8327]

Please don't wish your life away

[@pip.turner]

would recommend The Dispossessed by Ursula K Le Guin - recently read it and was absolutely blown away by it

[@marekl]

Excellent. Will check it out. Thanks dude. I have about two years of books to plough through first though.

[@queenwitcher6661]

If you were to be the face of the pancakes, I would eat them at least four times a year instead of only one time. Marek, you make my day brighter! 😅

[@marekl]

Thanks cool dude. I hope Lyles Golden Syrup get in touch.

[@lolly5453]

I’ve just had a flashback, a terrible terrible flashback, I think “face of pancakes” triggered something deep within… Did you ever see Mareks Pancake Day Horror film? I’m just saying, you might have second thoughts after that.😨

[@queenwitcher6661]

@@marekl I hope so too. They're missing out.

[@queenwitcher6661]

@@lolly5453 No I haven't! But I need to!

[@johnjackman8113]

Ah my first visit.. I thinks my new favourite thing.. just my cuppa tea mm

[@marekl]

Thanks cool dude.

[@stevencharter1803]

Lemon and sugar is the only topping to have!

[@COMEINTOMYWORLD]

Fab video x I loved Katie Price's My Right Hand book, but the sci fi grip wasn't as strong as Ursula's. What is your ebay page as the paintings look awesome xx

[@marekl]

Maybe Ursula Le Guin ghost wrote Katie Price's book.

[@shaunhouse8469]

Did you hear about them changing the lion picture on the golden syrup. Did you know the insects flying over the lions body were bees and not flies as I thought and it's a reference to a biblical verse?

[@marekl]

Yes I read that. It is so crazy they feel like they have to change it.

[@tom_emlyn]

You're a very funny man Marek, keep it up

[@marekl]

Thanks cool dude.

[@TheUnnamedGent]

You should do a cool dudes walking club video about a tescos expedition. Maybe on april 1?

[@Maydaymusik]

Hes back!

[@Vurtonable]

Ahh inside dog poops. We got a new puppy so I am familiar with this as a February issue. I have seen many February dog poos. We have resolved as a family not to poo inside in March. He did one the other day a foot long. He is only a baby and this was longer than his torso. It was the third decent sized poo that morning. Yet he only ate a cup of food. Absolutely Mystical where it came from. Sir Digby Chicken Ceaser. Was my grandmothers name, but she never pooped foot long poop… around me at least. Anyway… no pigeon content again. Disappointing as my pigeon defence play dough making rage has no focus. I feel quite lost. Is this what winning the pigeon war feels like.

[@marekl]

All the pigeons are dead so the war is over. The new war is on indoor dog shits.

[@Vurtonable]

@@marekl so human ones are okay?

[@marekl]

that is normal

[@antonyhobson1810]

Marek I love your work! I've been a long time follower ans supporter of you. I just need to know, are you still in contact with the other two members od we're klang? And as always stay cool!

[@marekl]

No cool dude.

[@grapesodatravels]

I feel your pain in Tesco. Too many middle aged men in fleece jackets. One day I'll go home with someone who isn't my husband...

[@marekl]

Ha.

[@maldaror7097]

Ten minutes a day is obviously not wasted, at least you know where the keys are. I.O.W Tesco is so much better than when I was there. Also can I recommend the My Bum series of children's books in Aldi right now, something isn't right about this.

[@marekl]

It is the No.5 tourist attraction.

[@maldaror7097]

what are the other four, are you number one now? as a point of interest, have you ever seen the anatomically correct cave man at black gang chine?

[@marekl]

I modelled for it.

[@maldaror7097]

Well all I can say is you are also genitalially talented , I think I just made up a word.

[@RandomTrinidadian]

0:31, Lets go down to Tescos, Where Marek buys his best clothes. La La La.... La La La 😊😊😊

[@marekl]

This is sadly 100% true.

[@kimmorgan379]

These Tesco adverts are getting really conceptual...

[@marekl]

Ha

[@simonkane]

Another beaut'

[@marekl]

Nice one dude.

[@PaintballMagazine]

Crap camera club sounds good 📸

[@marekl]

Remember it is the club that's crap not the camera (for legal reasons)

[@PaintballMagazine]

@@marekl that's fine, I have several good cameras and I'm crap at using them.

[@debharvey8137]

Every year I ask myself why do I only have pancakes on one day? This year will be different...but not yet. Also, I think I saw the face of Wallaby Marek in the first pancake, when you were pouring the golden syrup . Honest, it really looked like my keyring.

[@marekl]

I can't believe I ate my albino son.

[@debharvey8137]

😂 It was only a visitation in pancake form, so I don't think that makes you a bad person.

[@wookieboss2643]

Hey, like the vids man . Can I ask who is you agent or name of agency ?

[@marekl]

On the website - mareklarwood.com . Nice one

[@michaelwhite8031]

Take up the spoons, at least you can enjoy a cup of tea while you practice 😅😅

[@MakeLAUGHnotWAR]

Funnily enough, I also unsuccessfully went after a job In February and can frequently be found in the cake aisle. Didn't take a shiz in the lounge though, so not quite full blog bingo.

[@marekl]

Something to look forward to in March perhaps.

[@mrlearning2fun994]

Is it time for Film Fandango to do their oscar episode

[@marekl]

Ha. The world is already drowning in podcasts.

[@martyhopkirk6826]

I came here expecting Mike Yarwood.

[@gavinbuck8130]

Happily surprised, or disappointed?

[@streetwalkerphoto]

Most disappointed that you haven't left a link to the most excellent looking shop called "Tesco". How am I supposed to buy cake?

[@michelle29689]

Lemon juice on a pancake? That has to be against the laws of nature. Otherwise, brilliant. ❤

[@marekl]

Have you tried it?

[@RedshiftDougal]

I have to back Marek up, here. Was in UK for pancake days from the 70s until the 90s. Lemon juice with some sugar was THE pancake serving in our house. And most delicious. Am now craving pancakes… 😢

[@michelle29689]

I have not, but for you, I will give it a go.

[@mattentwistle70]

Judging by the amount of syrup and sugar on your pancakes I am expecting you to be at the diabetes clinic in March 😊

[@kev7336]

I regularly lose my wife in Tesco’s

[@marekl]

I think half the people wandering Tesco's might be lost. Maybe those children who wandered off and called for on the Tannoy but years and years later.

[@sfsunday74]

I keep a box of kleenex on the dash of my car so I can spot my little silver SUV easier in the parking lot. much like you checking what dad has on.

[@marekl]

Very wise cool dude.

[@sfsunday74]

@@marekl makes me sound like the old lady I am😂 but it does help sometimes

[@Rita.B.N]

U could be a Jason Statham lookalike

[@karentwine5201]

I cannot stand BIG tescos 😂

[@weebleny]

You know you check out your dad's outfit because he is a fashionista. Admit it, you're jealous!

[@marekl]

I only really appreciated he wore a different coat and trouser combo every week when I watched the footage back.

[@lauriecae1]

Can I join your crap camera club ?

[@marekl]

Yes. But you need to get one of the Camp Snap Cameras. I have put up details of the first subject on my Patreon, specifically so I can make some money.

[@travelbuzz1]

Where would all the white-haired people have gone before Tescos was built, I wonder? I hate to think...

[@marekl]

This is a good question cool dude.

[@peterkelly9669]

Dear Marek, I fear you might be the new face of diabetes 😢

[@CLASSIFIEDCONFIDENTIAL]

would of been funny when your looking for your dad and you said jacket and trousers and it ended up not being your dad.

[@marekl]

Or if my Dad told me he's not my real Dad.

[@veronicavoehl]

Yellow car

[@marekl]

What does yellow car mean cool dude.

[@veronicavoehl]

It's from the radio show Cabin Pressure. It's written by John Finnemore. It's from BBC and stars John Finnemore, Roger Allam, Stephanie Cole and Benedict Cumberbatch. It's brilliant!