Don't get too comfortable... | Pontifications in Paradise

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[@deannawood7522]

😊

[@michaelgarrity6090]

Enjoyable side trip video.

[@JohnRandolph_TheDigitalWave]

😎

[@alexdetrojan4534]

Always fun to see you rambling about...say hi to Wavey. 🖐

[@lawrencecanright2541]

My first 6 years in Florida I lived aboard my sailboat anchored in various locations. You are right, Im sure most people thought I was homeless. We were referred to as "those boaters". Best years of my life so far!

[@brucecreswell136]

He did not say that he understood being homeless. He said that he new what it felt like being seen as homeless. Another GREAT vid.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Yes sir :) that's it. I think everyone should try it...even for a day or weekend. Really resets ones appreciation meter

[@midwestghosttown]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage Great video Brenton!

[@tgalbraith2152]

Hope you guys are clear of those tornados. Keep your heads down. 😅

[@GJCAMPING]

Is that a new dingy? That would be perfect to tow behind our new mother ship. Cool video enjoy learning how you go about day to day chore’s.take care buddy👍✌️🛥🎣

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

It's the Portland Pudgy! ;) they're way too much $$ but we found someone selling one cheap. Almost lost it last week, thankfully got it back. It's greta for hauling stuff. I've been watching your build. Looking awesome. You're a doer

[@jackbuchanan5983]

I have enjoyed watching the loop down the Mississippi and around the Intercoastal Waterway living out my dreams Through Your Eyes I have always been an Explorer type guy I'm 72 now not in good physical health which makes for a little mental health problems hahaha but keep on keeping on hope you find a good female partner that likes to do what you do and think like you think but me personally now I'm kind of a Hermit type fellow I like to go fishing and go down to the coffee shop in the mornings and I'm making it all right but keep on doing what you're doing because it really helps a lot of people watching the country Through Your Eyes and waves we appreciate you and thank you

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thank you Jack. It would be nice to meet a good woman, but most of them have been ruined these days. A good dog is easier;) I think we're in the last days of any sort of freedom to be had. Thank you for finding our channels

[@evawinchester6122]

First of all, Wavey Gravy is SUCH a GOOD girl! I’m so happy you two have each other. This video was the first to pop up on my feed when I got up. What a great way to start the day! Is it humid there this time of year? I live around so many homeless people, that I’d have to say the backpack while walking around town alone, is a sign. I counted 7 homeless people in a seven mile stretch today on my way to a flea market…and it was early! I counted 7 different homeless people on the way home on the same stretch. (Oddly enough I saw seven turkeys wandering around on the rural highway I ended up on.) One new homeless camp sprung up this week in Salem on that stretch in a shopping center parking lot. All in RV’s, campers and cars. I see women my age who look like they really have their shit together, pushing shopping carts full of their belongings. I love that you find a clever way to get yourself to walk. It is super important for our physical and mental health.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Hi Eva, the weather--temp wise--has been amazing. 70s during the day. 60s at night. The winds have been up though, I guess it's typical for spring in Florida. We're almost to Georgia now. The west coast is loaded with homeless. I can't see it getting any better with housing prices and rent. That's why I live off grid, leave them nothing to take from us. As self sufficient as possible. Slow and simple. I see things getting for worse in America. I hate being so negative, but it's obvious.

[@evawinchester6122]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage You’re doing it right in every respect. I’ve been telling all kinds of people about you…youngsters too. Talk about breaking out of some boxes! That’s nice your weather is so great! WOO HOO! BTW-I picked up a UP postcard-ish book from 1940 at the flea market today. I wouldn’t have known what the UP was if it wasn’t for your videos! Big hugs to you and Wavey!

[@thomaskitz1185]

love your adventures !! sweet Wavey we miss you n love you !* hugs to you both *Happy Springtime to you !

[@user-ed6pr8li4g]

Thanks again for sharing. Much appreciated. ❤

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thanks for putting up with us ;)

[@lakemi4665]

Ditto that !

[@brettreynolds9745]

You and Scooter Tramp Scotty are my idols !

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

It helps not to know either one of us very well;) lol.

[@darbylarsen9547]

Try a piece of plastic from baggie or cling wrap to seal threads on gas cans.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thank you!

[@garygoodwin5961]

Another great episode! This one brought back a lot of memories. Thank you again for all the hard work you do putting out your content.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thank you for showing up and giving us a chance. I try not to waste people's time.

[@222dyan]

I understand what you're saying about homelessness and how people perceive it. I was "homeless" for a while, but I had a little R.V and I traveled around the country and lived in it, so people didn't know. It was so freeing, I loved it. I think about a sailboat or shanty boat as a home too, still formulating that plan. I live in a tiny house in the mountains now on 5 acres. It's perfect, but I always enjoy living outside the box. I don't fit in much with mainstream America, and i'm fine with all that.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Hi Dyan ;) if you already have adjusted "down" to a tiny house, any version of that lifestyle will feel like home. I love small space living. It's so free'ing. When we're out here gawking at the beautiful architecture and old Victorian homes, the other side of me is like "thank God I don't have to maintain that!"

[@222dyan]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage so true, small living suits me well. Yeah maintaining those big homes not my cup of tea either. I always wondered if a houseboat could do what you're doing, it's very cool to watch your journey. I had a scooter too when I lived down in Fort Lauderdale it's fun zipping around on those little things. Your Shanty boat looks perfect. Thanks for sharing it with us. Happy cruising. I look forward to seeing your journey through Lake Okeechobee and up the Atlantic coast.😊

[@randolphbehm877]

When you say squirrel in your video my dog jumps up…😂

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Wavey thinks it's a good idea. I keep telling her it isn't;)

[@teemann8379]

I hurt my back and was unable to work for years I got depressed and stopped cutting my hair and was wearing my clothes until they fell apart, and almost no one was happy to see me, I started dieting and working on mobility lost a hundred pounds and make minimal effort on my looks along with tanning and training and now I catch looks from women and they are happy to see me and glad if I speak, but I'm still the same so it's kinda weird...

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

There's definitely something to that. I wear sweat pants and old t shirts these days and women never look at me anymore. Ita kind of a blessing:) they do like Wavey though;)

[@ricknelson8886]

You can have a rich life or you can have riches, it's different for everyone!

[@Old-bold-pilot]

Too cool my friend. Cheers. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-ub9th6mf9t]

When i was driving a truck i usually parked as far awaway from the truck syop dinner as possable so i could get a little excersize .

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I do that too. When I go to Walmart or what have you...I park way out. I also walk to the store when I'm home.

[@user-tj2kf1ed6g]

Your little adventure was the norm for me growing on our month long family vacation cruising the North Channel on our Newport 30 thanks for the memories !!

[@mariocomo2169]

Maybe someone asked already but how many walking miles total back & forth on this provision venture? I agree w you 110% your exercise thoughts. I just walked 4+ miles to get to the Ft Myers airport because my body & mind needed it and it was an easy way to follow cardiologist orders at 55. Same thoughts, small backpack on I thought people thought I was a grifter. I saw and enjoyed a beautiful night for a walk as the sun went down and full moon rose.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Isn't it funny the assumptions made these days? ;) we try to walk 3-5 miles a day

[@midwestghosttown]

Another great video - you are a fantastic story teller (as I know we have told you before) - the only thing I will say is this (from your grocery cart)....Duke's is better than Hellman's =) IMO :)

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I tried Dukes. Not too bad! ;) I'm torn. Lol

[@MichaelSmith-hu5pw]

A good walk in paradise to rid off the sea legs and get the blood flowing sounds like the right way to go. Home is where your heart is and in that place you will find peace of mind that shines when others look upon you, and brother you look like you are living in it. Thanks for the tag along and we look forward to seeing you on the next one.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thank you for coming along and the valuable feedback.

[@chapter4travels]

I've lived houseless for over 2 years now and don't feel homeless and don't seem to get treated that way either. All my clothes come from either Walmart or the Goodwill, but that doesn't mean I look like a bum. I can afford a house and could buy clothes anywhere, it's just my priorities are different. It's not hard to be neatly dressed and shaven. If you carry yourself with self-respect, look people in the eyes, be polite, and share a friendly smile, the doors of the world open for you. Oh, and be sure to return the shopping cart back to the store.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Well said. There definitely is a level of homeless we're it's unmistakable. Reminding me I need to go shave ;) lol

[@chapter4travels]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage Beards are fine, just a simple trim works wonders.

[@erikyoutube5692]

@@brentonsriversidehermitageagreed ! You never know who you are looking at or what they have inside! A free person with a true and good heart ❤️..that’s what should make a person hold their head high

[@hobartelam3799]

Wavy is such a smart dog, I like the way she just stays down there on the buggy

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I've been happy she learned that quick too ;)

[@markJones38133]

A lot of people put boats up on lift in FL. Also where did u get the little boat from ?

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

The lifts are a good idea. Keeps them clean. I found in on FB Marketplace. Cheap. 2023 Portland Pudgy. I'm trying to get them to sponsor us ;) lol

[@indogyrsimdead]

I enjoy your channel because. It's the journey and the adventure doing new things... not the destination... enjoy the moment... People are always thinking about where they should be and not where they are and people are always wanting the things they see and not appreciating the things they have...Life is fickle... find your joy and Hold it tight

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

The journey is the reward;) Thank you for being here

[@Joe-Van]

Hello Wavey. Where are you and your human at now. We are in Ft Myers till Thursday then heading to Key West for 2 days then back to Michigan. Safe Travels.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Howdy! We're in Jacksonville on our way up the east coast. Excited! ;)

[@davelawrence6777]

Thanks for the ride. By the way a few years ago when you were In Datona Beach I told you about my buddy Alex who rebuilt the light house and I had a picture of him standing on the very top pinnacle when he was in his mid seventies you asked ne to send it to you well I just found it and if you can give me a way to send it I will

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I remember! Yes! Absolutely please. [e-mail]

[@melvinaltis3725]

Don't be a slug ! For every Brenton & Wavey video you watch ,you have to work in your yard or garden equal time. Thanks for sharing the adventure.❤ Safe travel.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

That's right! Lol ;)

[@gstone42]

Wavey is living the best life! Smelling the world with her best buddy!

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I think so. She still pouts a lot though ;)

[@gsp49]

How many hours will ten gallons cruise?

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

We're getting approx 1 gallon an hour at 2200 rpms. How ever that works out ;)

[@fredbrillo1849]

In Florida, dogs aren't permitted inside grocery stores although I don't think many stores enforce the law. The Publix I shop at has signs at door restricting pets.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

The below the basket trick keeps working;)

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Hi 👋 Brenton and Wavey 😊😊

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Hi Greg! ;)

[@blueboy387]

The way i say it is shallow spots. Lol

[@GoingYooper]

I got 6 mo probation for taking a dry rotted punching bag from a broken down home no one has lived in for more that 10 years. First and only time I ever got into an issue with the law. People are dic's sometimes.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

No kidding?! In the UP??

[@GoingYooper]

No not in the UP! In Florida. I think most places are not like the UP and its people. So id play it safe down south!.

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

You are a world traveler. On a permanent vacation. 😊 If you see a thrift store look for a fold up wagon. You can easily transport gas cans, food and supplies easily with less stress. I use one for my sailboat. 😊 Wavey is so cute. Doing her Capt. Jack Morgan impersonation. ⛵

[@williamclinton6609]

I second your comment about the fold-up wagon. It was indispensable on our great loop adventure!

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Would the wagon be better than the cart we have? You live on a sailboat?? ;)

[@williamclinton6609]

@brentonsvlogchannel2207 Yes, I think the wagon would be better. It consists of a nylon body with a small steel folding frame and collapsible handle, and it folds up to about 2-3" thick x about 24" square. I'm guessing it would be about the same weight as the cart. You can haul gas cans, groceries, and even Wavey without using bungee cords. 🙂

[@wallsle]

Good talking with ya and hearing Wavy howl.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Thanks for being here ;)

[@user-ub9th6mf9t]

Homless people have been around since the begining of time . In america most people would feed travelers including homeless. On the front door of good home they displayed three ears of corn ...or three leaves of tobbaco ...meaning it was a christen home and travelers were welcome .

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

The hobo Tramp days. The Great depression. I'm gonna ride the rails before this is all over ;) sooner than we think

[@karaDee2363]

I love your videos and you always speak the truth . And you sounded a little bit winded this time. LOL But you're absolutely right about people should get exercise when when doing long trips on a boat .. that's great advice.. and little Miss Wavy is looking cute and adorable as ever... give her a big hug for me. And oh, I almost forgot, about the homeless thing, yeah you look homeless..lol.. they probably think you're getting fuel for your generator.. I don't know if people look down on homeless people. I never have and always thought of it as being sad. Things happen to some people in life that they have no control over and can suddenly find themselves homeless . It's awful. But maybe you can use that to your advantage so someone gives you some money for food or gas... Wavy won't mind. lol Yeah. I know, you wouldn't accept anything unless it was to give it to someone else in need

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Hi Karen, I think there's going to be a lot more homeless in the future. They want us desperate and controllable. Property taxes keep going up too. I have a plan! ;)

[@karaDee2363]

​@@brentonsriversidehermitagewell we've always been under the control of the government, but the real threat now is the billionaires in this country that want to control us and be desperate leaving us at their mercy, which seeing all the high cost of housing and making more families homeless, they're showing no mercy

[@timkenyon6088]

As a looper myself, the old joke is "What are two thing every looper needs when they are done? WW and AA."

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

That's so true! Lol. ;)

[@jbrat1967]

Homeless experience: I understand completely. Marriott Gold members never feel it. Checking into a hotel is generally soul crushing

[@adamtedder1012]

Gas is considerably more off the dock. Getting closer to my area in Titusville.

[@woodsontr]

My wife has 2 of those old jansport backpacks! She finds that stuff at yard sales and thrift stores. That girl don’t buy hardly anything like that new! 😂 Thanks for the video.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

You are a blessed man. You got onw back when they made them right ;)

[@IntheBlood67]

Someone said...."Man is the only animal that Fouls it's own nest". I often ponder what evil instinct there is in some humans to think that a brushy roadside is a great place to throw trash? Some of the most scenic roadways in my neck of the woods attract trash and beds and chests of drawers. I just despise it. p.s. One of the reasons I feed the squirrels is in the off chance the shelves in Publix become empty someday.

[@josephrobichaud5198]

Like your new dingy. I always look homeless, no one asks me for money, or tries to rob me.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Blahahahaha!! Win win!!;)

[@billydaniel900]

👍

[@ratawai]

Better lift the standard of Wavey's treats or you might find yourself homeless and then some. Have you thought of that? In fact, the housing shortage everywhere has meant those affected adapt in all sorts of innovative ways. Necessity is the mother of invention.

[@CraneofBoulogne]

Likely those folks there in St. John's County that saw a man with his beagle and some gas cans, they likely figured you ran out of gas in your pickup truck when out doing some work of some sort. You asked, therefore i give you my best guess.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

You're probably right...or more likely just don't care ;) I try to remember, mostly people don't care. Too busy living their own lives.

[@josephrobichaud5198]

Is there still striped down sailboats south of the Lion's bridge with homeless people living them ?

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I'm not sure. I don't think so. There are some deralicts

[@josephrobichaud5198]

There used be lot of them in Titusville from people not paying their storage fees at the marina.

[@theconsultant8732]

Morning Guys - Hope all is going well for you this morning.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Good morning ;)

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Marinas are expensive

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

They sure are. Budget breakers

[@gangsterghost7200]

Hi

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Hi Logan. ;)

[@SoldCentralFlorida2023]

You can think your Homeless but until you are homeless You don't understand being Homeless .

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I've been officially homeless a few times in my life, but many years ago. I've also been very very poor.

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage I was homeless for about five months in Miami...lived in my Trans Am. I had a small business and got involved in a legal dispute that drained me for a time. In the US, homelessness is a constant possibility...because of the never-ending paperwork/checks associated with getting housing and how over-priced everything is. I hope to never return to the US...not even for a vacation. That cuntry is a nightmare in every aspect.

[@hauntedmoodylady]

@@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717 Indeed, consider the irony. In the US leftist dem politicians, (by the aid of those who vote for them) by means of the government, the force of the state, the entire standard of living for all people at every level is depressed, that is we live at a lower standard of living because we the tax payers suffer the direct consequences of an inefficient economy. Secondly, consider that while the leftist dems urgently destroy the economy of this country they simultaneously import millions of illegals into this country most of which are in two categories they have low to no skills, and, or additionally they are criminal as Hell. Since, you say you left the US, I commend you. I do not want anyone in the US illegally. I could not care less whether you are independently wealthy, or whether you area a MS 13 gangster turd. May God Almighty have mercy upon this once worthwhile country..

[@ImYourHuckberry]

The only thing I worry about is what the good Lord thinks of me I stopped caring what other people think years ago and I use to let that kind of stuff get to me so bad and Jesus was a homeless person so if it was good enough for him I know it’s good enough for me

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Well said man!

[@janeysiegrist5061]

50th like on the video! Did I win the beagle? 😂😂😂

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Yeap ;) will deliver next fall ;)

[@janeysiegrist5061]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage woop woop free doggo!🤣

[@blackf350]

Gas cans probably just need a new gasket.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

They definitely do. I'm going to build some pods for the back under the fan tail with fuel compartments.

[@blackf350]

@@brentonsriversidehermitage Sounds like a good idea👍

[@tgalbraith2152]

I don't know about actually being homeless, but I've struggled against the judgement of others all my life because I haven't ever aspired to live in a "nice" home. Didn't Jesus show us the way? 😊

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

He sure did. ;) I'm anchored across from million dollar homes tonight. Can't imagine the upkeep and taxes

[@stevehansen6552]

I don't think people think you are homeless with all that gas.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

Right?! Maybe a domestic terrorist. Lol

[@lesliefleming4359]

I’m thinking you have an honest face so homelessness doesn’t come into play with you. everyone you meet seems to like you. You get away with things like bringing wavey into the market and filling up fuel on the shanty out of gas cans. I probably get arrested for doing those things, L O L

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I don't know! There might be a 6th sense thing going on. There's definitely "tells" and red flags, but I've missed them for years. I have a huge blond spot to narcissists...and they've capitalized on them. I've had to "harden my heart" as the song says. I'm sure I'm not the only one.

[@mikestuart5278]

To much talking into camera.

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

You're literally the only one that says that. You know you don't have to watch...right?

[@robertgoodnow5069]

The people asking why do you…are the same ones paying Grub Hub a $15 dollar delivery fee plus tip to have Cold McDonald’s French fry’s delivered to their house. 😂

[@brentonsriversidehermitage]

I've never understood that level of lazy!