This week in my Van Life - Nothing much happened

[@john_halifax]

We all just love the honesty. Who else would title a video "Nothing much happened". 😂😂😂

[@bythecurb]

Just got to keep it real 🙂

[@john_halifax]

@@bythecurb Video idea. Maybe a few stories about the successes and failures in your antique dealings. Maybe a van life version of Bargain Hunt

[@vivnutter2156]

Was a nice surprise when your video popped up.your life is about exciting as mine but you do make me laugh.hope to see you soon

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Viv

[@janepennock6933]

I agree with other comments 100%. It doesnt matter what the content of the vlogs just as long as we get to see a video a couple of times a week. You two are so uplifting even when you think you seem to be a bit down. Absolutely love you two ❤

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Jane, I'll keep them coming, In getting into the swing of things. 🙂

[@junegrimley5697]

Unless you want to put an extra video on, don't, if you feel pressurised to do it will just make you miserable xx we love to see on your own and also with Helen your both hilarious xx

[@Remonyyork]

Bet Lynch and Liam Gallagher 🤣 Who’d have guessed they’d be in Brid together 😂 It wasn’t boring at all. Life isn’t all pub crawls in coastal towns 😂 I like to see the journey, the good and the bad, the reality of van life where sometimes there are lots of shenanigans and sometimes it’s a quiet week. I enjoy it all. You and Bet are just so very likeable 😁

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Nikki, that's lovely 😀

[@Ian-cp3fj]

Love the channel and do as many videos as you want..it's your channel bud.. just live and be happy

[@bythecurb]

Cheers Ian, I take things too seriously sometimes

[@Liedowngaming]

I don't think it matters to much about your content. I think people watch this channel because you're both genuinely decent human beings - thats why they're here. On the diet front - I'd avoid drinking calories - Diet coke may have zero calories but it contains aspartane which is something you want to be avoiding (In moderation I suppose but if you're drinking on weekends aswell and seriously want to get in shape, sacrfices need to be made!

[@bythecurb]

Thanks, I used to take my diet really seriously when I was body building, weighing food and macro tracking etc. Now I just want a happy medium. Healthy diet and training during week then weekends off!

[@Liedowngaming]

@@bythecurb Nice one.

[@johnwhale3774]

I agree whole heartedly with all you say spud excuse the nickname.. 😂 He is a brilliant chap ❤

[@wormsnake1]

Pal your nothing makes most peoples everything look crap!! You’re great. Keep “the content” coming regardless of of what “you think” it’s worth is. Honestly you’re channel is a breath of fresh air. x.

[@bythecurb]

Thanks so much! 😀

[@alexader1975]

Hi James, Awesome video, and so glad Helen is getting seen for her mild condition, hopefully you both can get out on hikes and this does not hold Helen back too much, if she starts to struggle, just promise her a pie and a pint at the end of the hike, and I am sure she will beat you down :) … thanks so much to you both for the shout out, very much appreciated, that just goes to show how grounded and normal you both are, all of your videos are great and cant wait to see your van choice for you both to convert (ever considered a Volkswagen Crafter??) and more importantly, you both posting your amazing videos... as always, I remain your biggest fan, Warmest Regards, Alec :)

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Alec, you're welcome 😀

[@Polecat54941]

Your best videos are the ones with just you when nothing happened, keep them coming!

[@bythecurb]

Thank you!

[@andywhite3515]

I would love to hear your van build ideas layouts etc as I plan to do one soon Great Vlog 😊

[@bythecurb]

We will share the whole planning and build alongside our travel vids

[@junegrimley5697]

Awww I'm so glad she's OK xx

[@bythecurb]

Thanks June

[@Simon-fr4ts]

Is it me, but I used those power washer car wash things in the past several times and the car is never clean afterwards. They only seem good for blasting mud off dirt bikes. Loving you for keeping it real.

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Simon, they're not brilliant

[@muhammadsaleh4902]

I’ve been watching this man since this channel first started. I look forward to every video. Top channel.

[@bythecurb]

Thanks mate

[@suzieq2958]

I was diagnosed with arthritis too, so I feel for Helen. Good luck Helen with the physio and walking and hope it doesn't get any worse 💜 Looking forward to seeing your plans for the van come to fruition 😀Ordeal indeed! a midweek giggle more like - Liam and Bett!🤣

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Suzie, I'll look after Helen and make sure she gets the right treatment and doesn't over do the exercise

[@julianrout1347]

Great Hack with the jelly lol,,, Love your vids 👍👍🚙🚙

[@alexalderthay4346]

We were at Bridlington at the weekend with the kids! Spent Saturday in the arcades and Sunday at Flamborough Head watching the seals. Keep on doing what you're doing mate.

[@bythecurb]

Love it, I love Bridlington & Flamborough

[@somersetflower]

"Finely tuned athlete"😂😂😂😂😂🤸‍♀️🏋⛹️‍♂️🤾🤽🚵🏄‍♂️🚣🏊‍♀️🚴🤼🏃‍♂️ Bet Helen had a great laf at that. Miss you H . Don't work too hard . Look after that hip. ( Guinness is good for arthritis !) Lovely family beach vlog. Excited about new van BUT you will miss your original old girl when she goes ( the van I mean ) Love as always Janice 👵(arthritic old soul)x

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Janice, I'm seeing Helen on Friday night so will do some filming 🙂

[@shayb290]

Another great episode, Helen and James,,,, looking forward to seeing your new van,,, KEEP ON, KEEPING ON,,, DONT STOP WHAT YOUR DOING, ITS GREAT,,,, 🤘👍✌️🍀🍀👌

[@bythecurb]

Cheers Shay

[@groundhog1143]

Glad she's getting the help she needs 🤙🤙

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Dave

[@chrismcdonagh3977]

Another Brill video..just love hearing about your loved ones..where you go..the scenery..love your sense of humour 😂..your videos are never boring..sorry to hear about Helens arthritis but so glad she's getting the intervention she needs..both me and hubby are riddled with it but..we've been to some amazing places and done and seen things that have made wonderful memories so just enjoy life James with the lovely Helen and your children. Have fun. Keep safe. Your other no 1 fan..Chris xx

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Chris (our other no 1 fan 🙂) Hope yours and your husband's arthritis is not too bad ❤

[@maffosweetyify]

Looking forward to 2 videos a week always enjoy watching 👍

[@bythecurb]

Cheers mate, I'll do my best

[@garynicholson2678]

Always enjoy the videos Great choice of sarnie by the way

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Gary, it's a bit of a seaside tradition for us

[@judywarner539]

Ah Helen, I’ve been diagnosed with exactly the same thing this week. Just got results & felt a bit gutted cos I’m a hiker & pretty fit. Sending you all my best wishes, I’ll think of you when I’m having my physio too xx

[@bythecurb]

Sorry to hear that Judy, hope the physio goes well and your back to hiking soon xx

[@davidsanders2806]

Respect to Bobby hope you do well playing for Chesterfield.

[@pacocameron7794]

U and Helen very natural and very funny keep them coming

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 🙂

[@davidpalmer2192]

Just do what you feel happy doing Loving it 🍺🍺

[@sonicstoryteller]

I miss the beach with my kids! all grown up now special times they were. great video James and regards to Helen best wishes Phil from Shropshire

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Phil

[@shezant7]

Thanks mate, always look forward to seeing your vids. Glad you are getting a bigger van, hopefully one that you can stand up in, although I guess you have to consider still being able to park up stealthy. I like the format of the videos as is, enjoy the hiking as well as the van bits. Look forward to the next. Phil.

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Phil. Being able to stand up in it is our number 1 requirement

[@tallulahbelleoriginals7709]

Only started watching recently but loving the 2 of you. You are definitely ‘our type’ of VanLifer, loving all the pub trips 😀 van prices are insane, we bought one to covert at the beginning of lockdown before prices went mad. Unfortunately my other half was diagnosed with cancer just after but he’s doing well and managed to get back on it. You should look at the VanLife festival at Shrewsbury show grounds end May , you’d love it and loads of van ideas as well as live music and beer 👍 glad Helen is doing ok ❤

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, glad you like our videos. Sorry to hear about your other half but good that he's doing well. Will have a look at the festival but might clash with Helen's work. Hopefully see you on the road someday 🙂

[@dannyhampshire9077]

Just keep doing what your doing it works just nice to see no bull shxx and glad to see she’s getting help

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Danny

[@victoriafoley7470]

Always interesting just listening to you talk on any subject...probably because you are a salt of the earth guy, have a great accent, and a fabulous, if occasionally grumpy, personality 😉. What a hero is Bobby 😍. Some female shout-outs next time please!! Hope you all have a great time at the kite festival - the weather is looking good 🤞🤞. 🤗

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Victoria, I'll give you a shout out on the next video 🙂

[@victoriafoley7470]

@@bythecurb Oooooo that's made my day - thank you. (Helen - please remind James - thank you 🤣🤣).

[@angeroper6839]

Glad helen isn't to bad caught it early ,that would be great seeing you together working on the new van ange

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Ange, I'm very excited about it

[@always.wondering.wandering]

James, you're not boring! I love to hear you talk about things off the top of your head. I don't mind ramble at all. I'm American and I love hearing the accent and the words and phrases you use there. That's going to be awesome when you get another van and you and Helen build it out together, can't wait to watch those videos. I had a feeling that Helen was going through some degenerative osteoarthritis, glad she's catching it early and seeking treatment. Next time tell us what your wish list is for a van, what kind, how big and things you want to put inside. If you put it out there, it will come to you....anyway, that's what they say. Take care!

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Adele, I'm glad you like the videos. I'm very proud of my roots and Yorkshire accent, I might even make a short video about it 😂

[@junegrimley5697]

Great video, thank u

[@bythecurb]

Thanks June

[@benjiskitts]

Looking forward to seeing you both build a new van ❤

[@bythecurb]

I'm a little nervous because I'm not too good at diy!!

[@benjiskitts]

@By The Curb thats what KZbin is good for . Most of the time if you need to look how something is done it will be on here . Take your time plan and execute. With things like power and solar , electrics etc obviously get someone in . Goodluck mate 💪 👍🏻

[@darrenphillips5874]

You’ve got a Wes Anderson thing going on , it’s awesome

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Darren

[@karlbarker9448]

Hi James & Helen I was born in York but migrated to Australia in 1970 so it"s awesome watching you pairs outings around Yorkshire ! I did"nt no it cost " nout " to subscribe , and we all no the saying about giving them nout . The new van sounds great ! Best wishes from Karl & Gayle " Down -under "🦘 " ELVIS ELVIS " LMFAO

[@bythecurb]

😂 Hi Karl & Gayle and hello to lovely Australia, it turns out that a few people thought it cost money to subscribe!

[@mistercutts]

As a vase collector I'd be grateful for you sharing what that channel is, please.

[@bythecurb]

Some fine specimens, Ming dynasty!

[@austen.5756]

If you like meat and eggs and cheese Atkins diet is great, I do it when I need to lose a couple of stone after Xmas. Always works for me.

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Austen, I've used it in my body building days along with intermittent fasting. I do love the meals out and a few pints at the weekend though so will just diet 5-6 days a week!

[@elaine8955]

Do a day in the life of . People like to see how van life is especially in yorkshire lol 😊

[@bythecurb]

Might do that one next!

[@christinereeve5763]

Hi , like your videos , we are going to the kite festival , we are members of the kite festival, ,& your right they are big kite they .its a great day out , both take care. 😊

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Christine, might see you there

[@joannedibben2352]

We like you for yourself funny grumpy pleasent northener i like to watch you cook etc any thin really🌈🌠😁

[@bythecurb]

We need to do some cooking stuff. Helen is an amazing cook, I've told her to make a cooking channel

[@vwt4jase412]

Great to know your going to do 2 vids a week love all the content keeling it real. Ps " mankini equals 1 million views 🤣

[@bythecurb]

Haha if I knew that I'd get 1 million views I'd do it. 😂

[@micro_adVANtures]

Bet lynch, Liam Gallagher may well have been on the beach but that music made think Sid James and Barbara Windsor we’re gonna make an appearance any minute lol..

[@bythecurb]

Absolutely love Sid James & Barbara Windsor, when we get the new van I'm going to try and persuade Helen to let me get a 'carry on camping' mural painted on the back doors

[@micro_adVANtures]

@@bythecurb lol that would be so funny. I can just see you doing the I must I must improve my bust sketch on a campsite one day…. Lol

[@jasonbarnesbefuddledprofessor]

Keep it Real, or though Helen With Strategic Large Plant pots! Or cockle pots!, Big Love to Helen ❤️ she's a Top Lass, definitely take your time, do your research on the van buying, get Helen to barter.

[@bythecurb]

Good point, she'd be great at bartering 😂

[@Clan501-Scotland]

I would sit and watch you drinking malibu with Helen dancing every night of the week 👍😂 The internet is a weird place

[@bythecurb]

Haha thanks. Helen dancing yes, me dancing would traumatize you!! 😂

[@craigmelvin5206]

nice to see you catch up - from a roofer in coventry!!! not falling for clickbate stuff neither !!!!

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Craig

[@jillcharnock4986]

Nipples or drama 😂 can’t beat van life By the Curb 😎 love it xxx

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Jill 😂

[@adzbugz2643]

Respect to Bobby. Can't imagine how hard it must of been for you.. Stay strong.. Love your video again mate. It's never boring watching your content buddy. Stay strong Helen.. Onwards and upwards.. More funny hiking videos coming up 😂

[@bythecurb]

Thanks mate, Bobby sounds like a warrior! 👍💪

[@adzbugz2643]

@@bythecurb you're not wrong there buddy

[@charlespatterson6037]

Very good, thank you. Many of us have slow days/weeks/months... Part of the course. A new van project sounds interesting. Are you both still intending a stealthy van?

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Charles, I want a huge thing with a massive mural painted on it but Helen wants to keep it stealthy, so will probably be some kind of compromise

[@duncancameron9734]

Always entertaining bud. Even if you're not doing anything. Our James is an influencer lol.

[@bythecurb]

Still waiting for brand deals from Gucci and Maybelline

[@linpownall4381]

Brilliant thank you 😊

[@johnnoonan7482]

Great video yet again…… hi James and Helen

[@bythecurb]

Hi John, thank you!

[@teresacook8433]

Keep an eye on that hip Helen. Just had to have a new hip and had to pay for it because of the length of the waiting list, i was in agony at the end. It was a kick in the teeth as i have been nursing over the last 20 Years and had probably done my hip in trudging those wards. Much better now thank goodness. ❤by the way I'm not that old haha😂

[@bythecurb]

Sorry to hear that Teresa, my best mate had a new hip at 48 but he's stronger than ever now!

[@JamesSmith-o1g]

Great blog happy birthday hells🎉😂

[@biorbcat]

Hey the content is Real and you and Helen are real brilliant content real Northern Humour, keep it up tell Hellen hope she is ok ❤

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, she is ok thanks

[@markjones9056]

All the best brother 👍I’m working away ,sorry training for a new job …,hope ya both well ! Apart from Helen’s arthritis,I suffer from it but is undiagnosed…it’s a Reet pain 😂

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Mark, good luck with the new job mate

[@harryharker9564]

Hi mate if they think your grumpy good job they haven't met me. love the chat great news about my favourite Helen

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Harry. Grumpsters of the world unite!

[@lorraineluke4189]

You are very watchable and reading though the other comments, I love that you interact with people commenting. Very few U tubers do that 😢 well done ( but don’t forget to turn the music down so that us oldies can still hear you talking ) 😊😂

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, I love the interaction with viewers. Will take on board what you say about the music

[@metallermark]

Hi mate, what about van maintenance? What is your routine for making sure the van is tip top, maybe do a video on the checks you do to the van and how often e.g. engine stuff, tyres, oil, fluids etc. cheers!

[@bythecurb]

Good idea mate, might be a bit technical for me though, I have a mate who sorts it! 😂

[@Cosmicreepers13]

Chinese acupuncture Helen. There’s apparently a good one in barnsley think Doncaster rd area

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Sasha, I've shown her the message 👍

[@Scott-hy4ue]

Hi James I’d love to see you come to south wales mumbles and the gower are beautiful this time of year if you visit you definitely won’t be disappointed buddy 👍

[@Scott-hy4ue]

Gower and mumbles are in Swansea if your wondering 😅😂

[@GraemeLinsel]

Very moving shout out,all the best for the future Bobby❤

[@groundhog1143]

James do what you want to do buddy 🤣🤣

[@mikehandy6625]

Love the videos 😊

[@bythecurb]

Thank you!

[@johnmitchell5351]

Cheese sandwich and chips lovely,, have you two thought about metal detectors to take on your hikes , I think you two would be funny to watch ,, just a thought regards JOHN

[@bythecurb]

Thanks John, I watched a metal detecting video recently and he found some fascinating things.

[@glennwilliams5869]

Helen dancing to Eurovision. That would have been priceless. Big love from Wales ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@markscholey1268]

Saw Helen in waiting room at hallamshire hospital, waiting for her X ray, wanted to say hello, but they say, never meet your heros!

[@bythecurb]

😂 I've shown Helen this message, she said that you should've said hello. Hope you are ok mate

[@darrincambridge2377]

Green tea for weight loss, cider vinegar for arthritis, and Renault Master good enough for ambulance service 😉

[@bythecurb]

Thanks, I didn't think of Renault Master's. I'll have a look now 🙂

[@rmckenna6828]

Wasabi peas mean wasabi rear end 😂 best of luck buddy

[@bythecurb]

😂😂

[@dawnoakley1776]

Hi james You know summat ? … if you had abit of grey hair and blue eyes you would be the image of Paul Hollywood😂🤣😂🤣👍xx

[@bythecurb]

Haha I have an old photo from before I shaved my head and had a goatee, and people said I looked quite like him.

[@debskeith]

Great video again….and absolutely agree about nipples and drama….there’s no place for clickbait and your channel is so much better without it👍

[@robgardner6399]

Pure gold.......I have no idea why but it is!

[@krisneville8801]

Bowl of choc and bowl of fruit after a while it works

[@Tarotcooks]

Great channel 👍

[@bythecurb]

Thank you!

[@janeevans4758]

Omg your actually eating raw jelly 😂🤮😂🤮 vile but hilarious 😂😂, I'm so glad Helen has got a Diagnosis so it can be treated early and managed. Liam & Bet 😂 that music was brilliant lol I was half expecting to see blue coats trotting passed recruiting for the entertainment that evening 😂. Another great upload James but I think you should get a picture of Helen or cardboard cut out 😂 in the passenger seat when she has to work as we all love to see her 😀. Vans are bloody expensive these days! I wouldn't be to hung up on low low mileage as most decent vans will easily do the clock twice as long as its been looked after that is,I'd look for a ex company van as you know it's been serviced regularly and all work carried out,etc,obviously not a company that have put 100k on the clock but most company vehicles are renewed every 3 years so that us where I would look, I once purchased many moons ago a ex disability car for the reason it had been looked after and everything done on it,I got it for a snip of the price and was 3 years old. The police sell off the vans aswell so that could be worth a look,just put in Google police vehicles for sale and it will lead you to them. 🖐🖐🖐

[@bythecurb]

Hi Jane, try the raw jelly, it's lovely! 😂 I did see an ex prison van last week that had been really looked after, it even still had the cell in the back. Would have been great fun

[@janeevans4758]

​@@bythecurb No wonder Helen has bad hips 😂😂😂

[@pam164]

Their is a man in states does Static van and i like watching him but he did a video other day nearly half an hour in his van it was raining and he talked just about coffee and making it and he got thousands of views! I didn't watch that. But i like watching people like you living in their vans.

[@bythecurb]

Sounds interesting, do you remember the channel name?

[@pam164]

@@bythecurb Its just called Static Campervan, he is american and he drives to different places in the States, he has lived in a van like yours for about 7 years i think.

[@he_finds_his_way]

Shoutouts going to have to be a regular thing now 😂

[@ladyjanee]

Sympathies with Helen. I have the same, same age, now getting hip injection. Love the jelly tip, the music in Bridlington & your wind break James 😀

[@Cosmicreepers13]

We found our perfect camper at brown hills Newark. We only need 73k 😅 so we bought a tent while we manifest the shit out of the universe. In the meantime hoping the poodle dunt burst the blow up bed 🤪

[@bythecurb]

Haha they are a fortune!!

[@darrenhedley9381]

Have you ever thought of a day trip to anywhere in the Lake District 👍

[@bythecurb]

Absolutely, we love it there. We did great Gable last year and hopefully will be back soon when Helen's hip is not causing as much problem

[@JasKik]

Just get yet nips out mate ! Who knows what might happen!

[@bythecurb]

Might give it a go!

[@davehalliday6657]

A little bit different today but good video, regarding changing van James why don't you ask on youtube if anyone's Selling one they might even take part ex for yours.

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Dave, I've already had people contact me from when I mentioned it before, ideally I'd like a boxer/ducato with low mileage

[@davehalliday6657]

​there's a place at cas that does all second hand parts like beds ovens,seating and all stuff related to caravan/campervans and supposed to be good prices might be worth a look when you do van out.

[@samnewton8405]

Are you planning on staying at the ship I was going to see if they had any spaces available and I might see you there.

[@bythecurb]

Im staying at my mum and dads caravan in Bridlington. The ship is a great stop over though, hope you get on there

[@bobychapman123]

Hi great content as usual mate, just real genuine material , it takes you away from life’s hassles 👏👍

[@k9513]

Maybe you could do a video on the work you do, might be interesting???

[@bythecurb]

Few people have said that, I might do something

[@christineeccles1500]

Loving the videos guys, keep em coming 😃

[@SocialCamping]

At first I thought I’d love to buy your van and somehow keep it on KZbin. Then I thought what if you raffle it off. 14k plus followers that’s some money to a charity and the van you want 👍

[@bythecurb]

It's something I've thought about, I know some other channels are doing this so will see how they get on.

[@milkyporridge5929]

Stick doing what you’re doing duck

[@johnwhale3774]

You are not grumpy ,just a dry sence of humour, & video was great it's good to see you all , & love the chat, ta da.

[@ianworthy9598]

Liked

[@Remonyyork]

And, with regard to click bait, please don’t fall into that trap. There are so many channels now where they’ve got their shocked face or their compensation face and the line “WE GOT ATTACKED IN OUR SLEEP!” etc. You watch the videos and what happens? Nowt. Nothing happens. Lesson learned. I avoid them like the plague now. 😂

[@bythecurb]

Everything is clickbait these days!

[@lindabloomfield4879]

Love your honesty, life is full of a lot of boring bits for everyone. Even so i enjoyed your post 😊

[@MADDOGFILMS]

🤩

[@paulwood1088]

get helen to get referred only way is hip replacement tell her to push for it had same with my missie best thing she had done

[@susangibson4107]

I'm a bit gutted now, I've binged watched all your videos and now I'm up to date😢😂🤣Keep up the good work!!! I can't be the only one that think's Helen sounds exactly like Kayleigh from Carshare. Have a great weekend!

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Suze, I'm going to try and up my game and make two videos a week!!

[@grantmail4112]

👍😎🍺

[@pam164]

I thought that was what Helen had my friend limped like her and eventually she needed hip replaced at 51.

[@bythecurb]

Hope she's caught it in time but I know hip operations can be really beneficial

[@pam164]

@@bythecurb My friend was great 6 months after op she rushes around everywhere and no limp now, she is in 60s now and still great.

[@monro2159]

Genuine and real, life as it is, that's why even you just talking to the camera about anything is very watchable. We can all relate and you are both the kind of people that you just know you'd love to share a pint with! You're right, KZbin has become a clickbait montage of unrelated images and over the top headlines!

[@bythecurb]

Thank you for the lovely comment ☺️