Van Life With My Gangster Girlfriend in Chesterfield

[@simon-zh3qb]

I bet Helen was just the same at school as she is now,which makes her special for not letting life&all it's hard knocks change her one bit👏👏

[@bythecurb]

She's very special 😂

[@nicholasdavies6264]

James, you’re doing bloody well! I admire your courage to decide that enough is enough regarding your house rent etc. Love the vlogs mate. Good luck to you and Helen. Keep em “ coming “ 😂

[@bythecurb]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@ufoman4468]

Watched most of your videos. Great content. Always some fun to be had when Helen is with you. Keep up the great work James and Helen .I can only see this channel growing and growing .

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 🙂

[@mikeschofield-msfoto36]

Doing your own incidental music is a brilliant way of avoiding copyright issues, brilliant

[@lynnettemcausland9532]

Yet another lovely vlog, Helen is really funny with her naughty talk, you love it really 😂. How amazing is the new set up, get you cookibg happily all confy, amazing! You can actually see how much more relaxed you are now youre settled into van life. Love it!

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, I do love it really. Shes always making me laugh 😂

[@jamesquinn6614]

Great video James, who'd of thought I would be fascinated watching a steak being cooked in the back of a van. Going through the back catalogue of vlogs and enjoying the content. Looking forward to all future vlogs.

[@chrissybreege4602]

You were just steps away from a cracking independent pub called The Market that does fantastic food. I was almost shouting at the screen - turnaround!! The building you were in Sorbo Lounge used to be the main Post Office for the town centre. Impressed with your hidden music talents.

[@bythecurb]

Shame that we missed that 😔

[@dicwinter]

That was gold again. I was either grinning or giggling the whole way through. You two compliment eachother with Yorkshire banter,especially when Helen says it as it is and you get embarrassed James. I can't wait to get back to gods country for the hols,take care until next time

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊

[@GlynhandisidesTVUk-qg2dh]

What do you use for editing

[@fidgetspinner343]

Just amazing what that van company did for you, so good. The appreciation will probably never wear off as you enjoy that new van and all it's plushness and features 👍

[@bythecurb]

Thanks, I love it. Chuffed to bits 🙂

[@mrgpt321]

Hi James and Helen. I absolutely love watching your vlogs. You are both so entertaining and you make such a great couple. You have shown that you dont need a huge van with all mod cons to make this way of life work. A huge thank you for brightening up my evenings.

[@johngrant5448]

One Friday a bloke phoned me up in a bit of a panic and wanted to know if I could shoot a wedding at short notice. When I asked him when the wedding was he said "tomorrow " anyway I said I'd drive over with the paperwork to this farm in Chesterfield. We did the contract for the next day and I set about planning the photos. It was being held at the crooked spire. I did the home shots and then sped off to the church to photograph the arrival. I was stood talking to the vicar when the bride appeared. Instead of a bouquet she was carrying a baby! The vicar looked at me and I looked at the vicar and there was this long silence before I said " There's not much chance of that straightening up then." As I glanced upwards. Then me and the vicar disolved into giggles. The bride couldn't work out what all the laughing was about....Golden moments.

[@johngrant5448]

@@michelles2299 You have to know the legend about the crooked spire. And also have a sophisticated Yorkshire sense of humour.

[@bythecurb]

😂😂

[@joline2730]

​@@johngrant5448 well, you've got this far, so come on, tell us the legend ... ...

[@joline2730]

​@@bythecurb btw - I loved the penguins at the zoo joke - never heard that one b4 😀😀

[@johngrant5448]

@@joline2730 It has long been said, since the church was first built in fact, that the spire will straighten up the very next time that a virgin bride gets married there. Now this particular bride walked in holding a baby not flowers as is the custom. Does it make sense now? Also brides carried flowers to mask the stink that they used to give off in former ages. Flowers really aren't necessary today since we have showers.

[@rebeccabrookes6086]

Ticked all my by the curb boxes with this vlog james, loved it. Mooching around wi Helen, pub cam, old school vanlife, cooking..... I remember going to chesterfield church wi the school on a day trip many moons ago!

[@glenbolton]

" Helen " if it's not Effing and Jeffing, it's Bonking, you are sooooo naughty 😁☺😛

[@PJB2002]

Hi James, I spent five months in a Peugeot Partner partly converted in Southsea Portsmouth because I wanted to experience van life, and although it was quite hard at times, the sense of freedom I felt was immense! My views were ever changing and they were a feast for my eyes. I wish I could have lived this life for longer and toured mainland europe! Love your new van makeover! Stay safe.

[@stuart4024]

DJ Yorkshire pud in da house..brilliant ,your very talented my friend !

[@dannymcmince]

So refreshing to see happy people like ye guys enjoying life and having a laugh...the world needs more people like ye folks!

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

ooooooooo emmmmm geeeeeee Helen is an Incognito fan. Respect Helen!👊 I love the banter between you guys. Its brilliant. I'm also glad Helen loved the regenerated van. Keep on doing what you're doing both of you. Much respect- Kenny

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Kenny, we both love em. Their new album is great

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

@@bythecurb massive soul and jazz funk fan here. My viv-i-van "Music to bimble by" playlist is 100% quality soul and Jazz funk. I play it to get happy memories of being a 19 year old pub dj lol ( which was a LOT of years ago)

[@barrywhite5622]

You need a sticker on the van... "when the vans a rockin' don't come knocking" just for Helen.

[@glennwilliams5869]

Cooking, working etc looks so much easier in the new van set up James. Loving the music 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, it really is

[@catherinewatson9048]

Thanks for the shout out Helen..was so nice to meet you xxx

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, Helen told me all about you! 🙂

[@leemacgregor]

Great vid James ( and the lovely Helen) van looks great and your settling in !!

[@bythecurb]

Thanks 👍

[@rossmcdade4146]

Great video James. You need to get some Xmas decks up in the van. You might need Helen to help you. Best wishes!

[@stevestanley9691]

You have patience and Helen has her sparks and fun .This makes for good vlogs . Love them . Keep posting ❤️✌️

[@mwarufoka]

BANGING TUNES!!..... More of that buddy!!!!

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Loved your music compositions James, Nice work!

[@ZartelleRose-y1k]

I hope you guys really do a sandwich, salad, or soup sampler video at least once a week. Any sandwiches and soups/stews/chowders that would be freshly prepared by one or both of you FROM the updated van. A challenge but ya can do it. That would be really fun as well as helpful for the thousands out there who have had to cut back to smaller but tasty meals like salads, sandwiches, and/or soups. Helen MUST be related to Sarah Ferguson. She has a sparkly personality and a beautiful smile. And he seems so much happier and relaxed recently. The tunes were great and so fun! Loves ya both.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@JohnLawlor-fr5zk]

a big hello from dublin i really enjoy the banter between you and helen and the video content is great, the refurbed van is a game ghanger keep up the posting.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, Hello Dublin

[@truleee1]

Oh my days James, what a metamorphis from your lamb burger video!! Funnily enough, I'd not long finished re-watching your Peak District vid with Helen being Jamie Oliver as an antidote to your cooking attempt when I saw this. I watch alot of cooking vids & I was very impressed with you toasting the bread as part of the ensemble. Loved all the rest of the vid as per, the music was - interesting lol, keep it up.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, I'm getting better lol 😂

[@robertamcmunn3642]

Okay, brilliant, I loved the tunes and it was a great idea. Great looking sandwich, well done with minimum mess. Helen, you are a joy, keep saying exactly what you want to say, just like a normal person.

[@ClareHughes1965]

Love your new van - what a great job those guys did. And love this vlog - looked a delicious steak sandwich 😊

[@bythecurb]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@CJM527]

Another very enjoyable video 😊

[@garyhillman4899]

Like the Jamiraqui hat 😂. I think I might give that Deep a go this weekend it looked good James and not too far from Leeds

[@garygoldsmith3887]

Oui chef 🥪🔪🔪. Great to see some of the reality of vanlife James. Aldi carparks here only have 90 minutes parking allowed..! Chesterfield building look fab. Thanks....😊

[@sheilarobinson7266]

My husband and I love watching your vlogs, the upgrade on the van is brilliant so happy for you both. What a pair you both are it's hilarious watching you with Helen you are both chalk and cheese it works though. Keep going look forward to all your vlogs. X

[@grandadknows]

You’re welcome James. You have certainly found the right recipe for success. We wish you, and Helen the very best for the future. Sithee. Apparently the storm ‘Helen’ is on the way. Hope you’re back on home ground buddy. 👍🏽

[@mickfigis17]

When this vans a rocking… lol love how Helen can’t self edit just shows how genuine and real you guys are 💯

[@bythecurb]

I might do an uncut version sometime with all the bloopers and expletives etc

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

What another top notch video!! Loved it!! Loved the tunes to the food 😀 Chesterfield…. Last time I was there was for the football. Your steak sandwich looked class pal! Helen wanted to snog you at the start of that not knowing she was on camera! 😂… take it steady! …. Smithy

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Smithy 😊

[@garethroberts68]

Wicked vid James. Music as well, friggin jack of all trades, lovin it mate. 😁

[@Jiayne1335]

Not sure what to expect, After reading the title im guessing Helen will have some knuckle dusters in her had bag. lol just settling down to watch now.Both tunes were very good. Plus the food looked tasty.

[@Rbart79]

Nice to see you visit my home town. For food, you would have been better off in the market inn pub, about 20 yards further from sorbo😂. Grea vids and love the van.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, glad you like the videos 😊

[@julieclayton4675]

Yes... chuckling again. Please never change.

[@DownTheRoadWithDiane]

I love watching your vlog I can't wait for the next episode. I get bored waiting. Keep up tge great work.

[@waynehaylett6662]

That is one set up love the roof vent, gonna be nice in summer 😊

[@michaelcooper9493]

Next time you two are in Cheg-Vagas try the Market pub just down from the sorbo lounge. It was in the background at the start of your video as you walked into the Market Square.

[@SamUrtonDesign]

Bangin' tunes mate! Seriously - you've got talent. Keep 'em coming!

[@ColinOBear]

Nice to see another place ive heard of but never been to. Really enjoyed watching you and Helen together - great fun. 🙂🙂

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@christoguichard4311]

Another enjoyable video James and Helen! If you are coming down south...try my "manor"...Thanet (Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate). Lots of van life places to park up down here.

[@bythecurb]

I'll definitely be coming to Margate & Ramsgate but might wait for the weather to get a bit better

[@tracyg1640]

Love the hat and the coat really suited you Helen you should have made the purchase.

[@kelsvlogs52]

I used to live a few mins walk from Chesterfield Town and not been back since I left years ago so was nice to see thanks

[@dubdaz1]

Ahhh…. gutted we never got a Helebobs van makeover reaction vid, you missed a trick there James 😢. Your musical interludes were good enough for us not to notice mate, let the creative juices flow. Message for Helen> Please keep making James blush its soo funny 😂

[@bythecurb]

Haha thank you 😂

[@carolgeraghty3488]

Stop with the coming 😂😂😂😂

[@andrewmaurerandrew6801]

Quality as always Bonnie and Clyde ride again fantastic as always keep them coming top man and lady 👍

[@780jodie]

hahahah I love helen so much the stuff she says cracks me up no hairs or graces about her u r so lucky James girls like Helen r few and far between lol u two r a great couple

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, she's a star 😍

[@coops6621]

There's lots of people doing similar videos on KZbin but I think the most difficult bit for them all which keeps people watching is the natural likeability factor and both you guys have it in bucket-loads. Keep it up you two, love it!

[@bythecurb]

Thank you so much, thats very kind of you :-)

[@juliewardman7520]

Love the music - good job that man!

[@shirleymccluskey1164]

I loved your tune James xxx

[@alanlewis5211]

Love the music to accompany the food

[@pembrokeshireparagliding7268]

You need a Portable Splatter Guard for when you are frying , great video and loved the foodie music

[@conorcoltman5756]

Have a look at the mediaeval village of Lavenham in Suffolk James would be a good place for Helen and yourself to visit. Lots of timber framed buildings.

[@phann860]

Keep Helen away from "shiny things", it is not possible but just grin and bear it. You and Helen are a lovely couple. Very enjoyable watching you cook, how to do well with very little room.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@Thepalpatineboys77]

My home town ❤ love your videos pal, guess where we going in July, the grand at Scarborough for the night with the little ones(hopefully check in isn’t as busy)👌😂👍

[@macaulaysenior2056]

Great Video as always Mate Love How Brilliant your Van Looks inside

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@angelamcgrath1829]

Gosh that sandwich looked delicious!, well done. Look forward to more 🤭☃️🎄

[@beck99o]

Another great vid.. loving the van setup.. Keep em coming mate. 👍

[@maxineredfern3380]

Another enjoyable episode James and Helen,always a giggle lol. 😂Was nice to see you in the van James. Seetheee maxx

[@grandmawandersoff]

James your music definitely gives Ross Geller a run for his money 👍 You two always make me smile ♥️

[@claireleamy3168]

It seems like you got a really loyal following. Most of your subscribers seem to watch each video, whereas with most channels, only a small percentage do. That is true even for the channels with alot more subscribers😊

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, we have some great subscribers 🙂

[@nicolamatthews5254]

Good to hear the vans been christened! 😂😂 🎉🎉

[@markb1487]

Great video, great content.. Lived in Chesterfield for 3 years,,then moved to Bakewell,,heart of the Peak district..💯👍💯👍💯👍

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, lovely place Bakewell

[@LeonardIngram-d9c]

Top Tip. Use a full size number plate to scrap off ice ultra fast. Lenny from Leicester

[@stephenogden5470]

You just needed a bit of after dinner acid house jazz for when you finished your meal guys!

[@ernestbailey9194]

New to your channel. Very nice change. I know which Aldi you were at, it was the bottom of Burton Road. I hope no one phoned for the fire brigade. LOL

[@davidmalone2580]

Loving your music 🎵 awesome stuff

[@alanpunter8029]

Another great video that made me smile. You and Helen really cheer me up. Chesterfield looked really interesting and lunch music was great. Keep up the good work. Only problem with this video, now i fancy a steak sandwich 😀

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, glad you liked it

[@pknuts495]

Loving The Helen Show ❤🤗

[@carolewinskill2738]

Van looks great you deserve it. Nice comfortable van better for you it will make van life so much better. Nice that Helen loves the makeover .Looking forward to next video .Keep warm and stay safe 😊

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@neilcook9554]

Nice to see you guys in My home town next time you need to go to the market pub for food next pud down lol keep up the amazing work cheers Neil and Wendy have a great Christmas

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, you too 🙂

[@MichaelPitman-n6o]

James, you missed out on a good blog there would’ve loved Helen was seen the van for the first time out would’ve been a great blog. Anyway keep up the good work you’re doing a good job

[@anthonyrobson9791]

Another great vid, glad helibobs, loved the van makeover,, and Hope that finding it easier and manageable, are you planning a trip to the Cotswolds and Cheltenham lovely part of the world and for a weekend, I live in the Cheltenham area myself , the videos just get better and better so you're doing something right 😁👌

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, I will be coming to the cotswolds in the new year. I'm currently in Cornwall for a few days 😊

[@hikingthehills1335]

James, yet another class video fro you and Helen. I love the upgraded van and the music for Helens dinner was very professional and the music for your chicken burger was very reminiscent of early 90's pop group "Ace of base" 😅. Your videos are entertainment all the way, I only wish they were longer. Thanks .

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, a few people have said that. Might try a slightly longer format

[@bettyourcampervan]

Another ace video guys ❤

[@andywright3450]

Hi James and Helen wonderful video yet again u 2... Love the banter and laughs keep the videos comeing matey...💯🤗

[@bythecurb]

Thanks 👍

[@lw7240]

Helen’s hilarious! Don’t u just love her. Lisa xxx❤

[@bythecurb]

I do 😍

[@sandrapaterson8678]

James you should be so proud of how far you've come. Your anxiety levels are way low now. That steak sandwich looked delicious 😋 lol Helen sure keeps you on your toes and is a real tonic 😊 ps loved the music 🎶

[@bythecurb]

Thanks, not to sound over the top but KZbin has made me so much more confident

[@ricatkins4918]

You two, lovely match. Just love the sporadic things you do, really watchable. 😊

[@paulbarrett6093]

Liked the tunes , spot on fella .

[@harryharker9564]

Eyup You two ,lovely to see you both.James you looked so at ease in the new stylie van .very jealous now don't leave it unatended I'll avit..Al Sithe

[@bythecurb]

Haha thanks. I'm loving it. Very cosy

[@MarkE-me]

Top Vlog James that Stake sarnie looked reyt nice 👍

[@jasonwelsh5986]

😂😂Helen is Brilliant laughing all the way through the video .👍👍

[@eileenrow4982]

The tune was ace James !

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊

[@allisontemple7348]

OMG ❤ watching you both you keep it real and i think that is a top quality to have ..... Loved both the songs you choose to go with your meals 😮...... Oh wow i must say James your Steak sandwich looked top notch see we can all cook when we put our minds to it i love what my sister says if you can read you can cook just google what you fancy to eat and you get lots of recipes to choose from ..... What a shame you didnt video the new transformation of your van 😮..... Take Care 😊😊...

[@john_halifax]

Improved van looks amazing

[@JustMeZero988]

Helen taking ages getting out of the car, I think she was reading the car's handbook. 2:30 Helen talking about Christmas trees in Australia being upside down and James saying she is wrong and turns the camera away, then Helen jumps back in front of the camera to carry on 7:53 Very funny that 🤭🤭 The Tapas selection looked like it was worth the price, but the burger looked over priced and I would have said £8.00 would have seemed fair. Forget the electric blanket. 17:17 We have the fury or polyester which is warm and not cold like a sheet. One on the bottom, one over us, then we have a Duvet on the top of that and it is lovely and warm. We used to have sheets and it was like climbing into ice and you slowly opened up as the bed slowly got warmer. Now we just jump in and stretch out. (and no electric bill for it).

[@bythecurb]

I love the heated fleece, best thing I've bought in a long time 🙂

[@jayjanagill3857]

Great stuff, love watching your travel vlogs. What was Helen's dinner music, please? Cheers and keep the good stuff going...

[@bythecurb]

It was something I composed myself 😊

[@jayjanagill3857]

@bythecurb it was brilliant, and so was the steak sarnie!

[@Jennifer-ep1sr]

NO UPSIDE DOWN TREES! I am ALWAYS èarly. My husband is the one who is hardly ever ready when I am. I am never late for anything. A bit more about the spire would have been good. Chesterfield, beautiful buildings. ❤ 🇦🇺

[@markhayward1184]

Thursday night is film night , always has been for some reason , we make and sell pies so jeans just been in the motorhome ( we sell from it on the front ) came in and poured a couple of whiskies , I said right what we watching I've got Killers of the flower moon or oppenhiemer ?? She said " can we see what James and Helen are doing " ??? Cheers mate 😂😂

[@gtaswfc4684]

Been sat with lads in chapeltown again waiting for you two to rock up but no show again..🤣🤣..Sunday 17th at 1pm in commercial.(indipendant bar)!.be there or don't lol..👍🍻🍻

[@GrahamFreer-q2t]

James, you missed a trick in Chesterfield. There is a drinking walk, known as The Brampton Mile. Obviously a mile walk with pub after pub on it, back down into Chesterfield. As you like a glass or 2, or is it just Helen, you should give it a try. Many try each pub and have a half, but don't manage it. Good luck. Cheers Graham F.

[@lcfcgrayforeverafox3603]

Just shook off covid it was yuk hopefully you and Helen are all good excellent stuff as ever ol son ❤👍

[@bythecurb]

Thanks for the interesting fact, we've looked him up, top bloke

[@elizabethdunn2992]

Good one James. The steak looked gorgeous! 😊