En Route to Anglesey 2021 Vlog 1 - Bank Holiday Travel to Kinver Edge 😱

[@suebt8794]

Watching your vlogs...makes me hungry 😋

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

Wonderful video, the roads can be so tiny in the villages. Uk looks stunning and rich with history. I never thought Uk would have rock houses. Fantastic drone shots and excellent editing. Great work.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it Michelle. We love all the history around the UK 😀

[@mosesa2305]

The parts where you show the meals/relaxing/cleaning up inside the van is as interesting as the rest of the content i.e. places you visit/scenery etc. Thanks for doing this, very enjoyable:)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Moses, glad you enjoyed the videos 🙂👍

[@michaelteale6386]

Ken one thing ive found since reaching my 60s is most things annoy me. m25, and the price of diesel, and most other things lol.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Same here. Turning into Victor Meldrew lol 😁

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

Yep we have learnt the hard way. Never go out on a Bank Holiday. We treat BH as work days. Catching up on DIY , house cleaning etc. Then using our time to go out on Adventures when people are back to work and little uns back at school. When you are retired you can do and go where you want and when you want. My parents went shopping every Saturday even when they retired and complained about it being busy. When I suggested going mid week they thought I was from a different planet. Stuck in their ways. More fool them. 3/4 hour trying to park. Not for me. Cheers from old George

[@LifeistooshortCK]

First time we’ve gone away on a bank holiday George. Is been a bit of an experiment to see if we can get away with it with such a small van and so far it’s been pretty good and only that little bit of the M25 was a problem. Oh and of course not been out to get in anywhere to see attractions.

[@chrisneedham5803]

Lovely video "as always" .... I always feel more relaxed after watching one of your adventures. Thanks

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Even when I fell out of the grumpy side of the bed 😁👍

[@assassinjane]

Rock house, Holy Loly! 😃 Thanks, folks! Great shots, fun video for the early bird 🐦🦅🕊️

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Wish we could have seen inside those rock houses 🙂

[@assassinjane]

@@LifeistooshortCK Oh, I wish you'd do that too! :)

[@olepammy5830]

You always fancy a Chinese take away Ken 😂😂 totally get that!

[@camperlustig68]

Just catching up on the Videos. Spent many teenage weekends camping on Kinver Edge. It was only ten miles from my Parents house. Happy Memories

[@Anita-rq9ev]

Always happy to see you upload a new video. What a pity about Stratford. Maybe next time🤔 lovely weather. Have a great weekend 😄

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We checked Google maps for the best place to park and the roads in the centre were all solid red which must have been the traffic jam from hell 😏

[@gaynorkelly1364]

Thank you for your loverly videos ,I always look forward to watching them. I would honestly say you are my favorite You tube channel and I follow quite a few. A loverly couple, so informative and well made blogs exactly my kind of holidays not least forgetting little red camper. Sadly I am a widow and retired and would love to go off myself but because off some health issues. I lack to confidence to go on my own . Its not the driving which I love just in case I felt ill away from home or had a fall. Only 66 years old and never felt like it until I had a fall at home , In fact was thinking of getting one . I hope you have many years of travel and I will be there at home watching .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you Gaynor for taking the time to comment and all your kind words. Sorry to hear about your health issues. It would be great if you could one day get a small campervan even if just for day trips. It is surprising how many people come up to the van and start chatting. We have already had two long conversations just this morning. Take care 🙂

[@testpilotian3188]

Couldn’t agree more with you on those stupid smart motorway “refuge areas”, hard shoulder was way better.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Give it a few years and sadly a few tragedies and hard shoulders may well come back. I think the data is already showing that this will prove to be a mistake.

[@sylviapage8572]

Well done Carol. Some great views. Thanks.

[@jaume7634]

I love the relaxing way you speak and enjoy the nv200 !!!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@crawfordg]

Hi Ken and Carol Enjoyed this video very much especially Kinver Edge did not know it existed. Re the "smart motorways" I think the people who dreamt up this crazy idea obviously did and or do not not drive. Complete liability in my humble opinion. Regards from a very morning in West Sussex although will save me from doing the watering to night. Kind Regards Crawford

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Sorry you are getting some wet weather in Sussex. We are getting some surprisingly good weather further north for a change 🙂 Thanks for watching 👍

[@getawaygeese]

Great video guys - glad bedding worked ‘roll n go’ lol - hate bank holiday traffic and also hate in covid you have to book but it’s where we are - Jane and I said I live within 30 mins of kinver caves but never been to where you filmed always on the top of the edge - been here 50 years mad - thanks for sharing

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Stew and Jane. It’s always the way, we never seem to visit places that are right on our doorstep 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♀️😁

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks GetawayGeese. We are glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍

[@mattb1951]

I love this couple they are the old school they’re videos are the best On u tube thank you

[@mattb1951]

Beautifull Weather

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Matt, we are flattered ☺️

[@gillianh]

Seriously what planet are English Heritage on? They could learn from the National Trust booking system. Going to pinch the sweet jar idea for our Campervan, it’s obvious you don’t fill it up very often though Ken 🙈😂 so relaxing and such a pleasure to follow your adventures.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our thoughts exactly. The National Trust booking system is much simpler. Thanks for watching and commenting 😎👍

[@maryg.249]

I enjoy seeing some of your everyday “domestic” lives. The clean ups, the bed set up etc. the narrow roads remind me of Ireland. Such a challenge to drive on when one is used to the steering wheel being on the side you’re used to, but if it’s the opposite let’s just say it makes the challenge quite an adventure!! But I loved it and would go back anytime. Thanks for the upload, Mary

[@LifeistooshortCK]

hi Mary it’s surprising how many people do you like seeing what we do whilst we’re not travelling. Our latest trip is far more leisurely and we’ve been having plenty of long isolated park ups which have been absolutely wonderful. I think the roads are very similar to Ireland but not too bad in our tiny little van.👍

[@susenjarvis8281]

Thanks so much for the lovely video. Have a wonderful evening.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@gereshomeE]

Chinese Take Away meets my approval too!! ☺

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😋👍

[@raymondsmith6095]

Great video love watching you guys thank you

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Raymond 🙂👍

[@maggiesamuels2937]

I agree with you Ken about those smart motorways with no hard shoulder my hubby and I were driving down the M3 when we had a tyre blow out and no hard shoulder it was so dangerous and frightening with all the traffic severing out the way of us until the my other half call the motorway police who eventually stopped the traffic so we could drive to one of those safe places to wait for the RAC.🙄😬

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That must have been a truly terrifying experience. Thank goodness you were both OK.

[@mattb1951]

Nice to cu and the lovely carol at the whee l Nice to cu alsoKen

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for your lovely comment Matt 🙂

[@gereshomeE]

Wow, it all looks so green and blue and so clean! ☺

[@johnbastien3872]

The green is really out now.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

it certainly is John👍

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

Shame you didn’t go in the caves they are definitely worth a visit and there are some lovely walks nearby. Look forward to your next video. Take care Gill

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We tried but they were all booked up so we will have to do them another day. 👍

[@richardhewitt.easyvanlife.6957]

Another excellent video, real live museum was interesting.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it Richard 🙂

[@sweetlorraine6982]

Isn’t it funny how little water you need to wash up when at home i’m running hot water to rinse with, turning on and off between the various pots and pans.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It is surprising how little you can make do with when you need to 😊

[@George5Bells]

Great tip for a sweet jar👍going to get a bottle tomorrow, for trip to Shell Island, nothing worst than soggy or stuck together sweets What a journey you had😕 loved the drone footage 😍been a number of times to the rock houses seeing it from that view point makes it easy to see what it's like as a whole. The walk along Kinver Edge is worth doing. Enjoy your weekend, look forward to you next vlog. Regards Jan☺️

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Jan. Make sure you watch the next episode for our walk at Kinver Edge. Hope you had a great time at Shell Island 😎👍

[@George5Bells]

@@LifeistooshortCK 😂😂 brilliant you walked it👍I'll keep my mouth shut in future comments I'm jumping the gun, before you upload your vlogs😂look forward to it👍

[@George5Bells]

@@LifeistooshortCK going to Shell this coming Tuesday ☺️Thanks thou👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@George5Bells enjoy 😎👍😀

[@grumpybear3229]

Nice Vlog Ken and Carol. The best laid plans of mice and men on a bank holiday. Thanks for sharing.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

we have avoided bank holidays for so many years we thought it was time we gave one a try not too bad so far. 👍

[@CamperVanya]

Travelling on a Bank Holiday is enough to turn anyone into Mr/Mrs Grumps! As is such a weird booking system as National thingumyjig 🤷‍♀️ Fascinating rock houses and it’s always a joy to watch where the little red camper gets to next. All the best to you both, Sue x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Sue we are looking forward to seeing your next adventure. Wi-Fi signal permitting. Is the first time we have gone away on a bank holiday and to be honest it was more of an experiment just to see if we can get away with it. So far it’s been pretty good. ❤️

[@viktorklisursky2515]

Nice video. I enjoyed it, thanks! Good choice of music too.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Viktor. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@WiltshireMan]

That was a nice update. I'm heading up to North Wales very soon, but even sooner I shall be in the lake district:) Loved the drone views of the rock house

[@LifeistooshortCK]

hello buddy I see you’ve got a new one out but I haven’t had enough signal to be able to watch it yet so I look forward to that. We’re going to be in this area for awhile so if you’re coming over here soon let us know. And enjoy the Lake District I will look forward to the videos👍

[@sharifkuala]

Great video again. If you want to see traffic jams, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia (during non pandemic times) are an eye opener. Once I spent nearly 4 hours trying to go to office 30km from home. I gave up and spent another couple of hours getting home. Just another experience to test my patience.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I believe you. I don’t think my nerves could stand that anymore 😁👍. Thanks for watching.

[@sharifkuala]

@@LifeistooshortCK thanks for the reply. Luckily we hardly drive at present working from home.

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello oh your day did not get off to the best start but in the end it was just great love those rock houses are they just all locked or boarded up it would of being wonderful to see inside. I miss all the narrow lanes reminds me of home in and around Newent and Ledbury we had many near miss hahahaha. Enjoy the rest of your weekend look forward to more updates. Take care always. Shaun

[@LifeistooshortCK]

during the day you can go inside them and people say it’s wonderful however we were unable to book tickets. Due to Covid fewer people are able to visit now. We will have to go back there and have a look inside one day.

[@OurDaysOut]

Great Vlog again. Stratford upon Avon is a traffic nightmare especially on Bank Holidays, so it was a good idea to steer clear, and that booking system was just crazy. Have a good trip, and looking forward to the next video. 👌👌

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. We have tried to book a few National Trust and Welsh Heritage visits this week but all are sold out. We hope it is just for the school holidays and we will have more luck next week!

[@knittingpange]

We had no problem booking English Heritage two at a time tickets whilst on a recent holiday. I wonder if it was the last ticket? 🤔Hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Angela. Yes I think there must have only been one ticket left when we came to book 😕

[@sheehanannie]

Aww so glad you are able to travel a bit farther. Love you guys.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

thanks Ann ❤️

[@susanwoods174]

I'm glad u mentioned the surface on M25, I've been saying it for years and even though I know it's the road I always think' what's wrong what's happening to my tyres' untill I realize its the road. Happens every time!!!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I guess it would cause too much disruption to get it resurfaced let alone the expense 😕

[@louisesymonds9963]

We visited Lake Vyrnwy, Powys over the bank hols. The early start was fine, but getting out later in the day was pandemonium! Thank you for showing us Kinver Edge, it’s only an hour away so we’ll have a look one day. Enjoy the rest of your trip. X

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Louise. We are finding it much better getting out early in the morning to beat the crowds 👍🙂

[@dadachoski5946]

Just up the road from me.. under 4 Miles to the rock houses.. Hope you enjoyed the edge.. there are some cracking views.. next time let me know and I will bring the sugar if you make the tea.. oops I am sounding like a troll.. 😊 glad you got somewhere nice after all the nonsense you had to out up with.. Shame the rock house wasn't open for visits it is really nice inside especially on a cold wet day if the fire is roaring...

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We really wanted to look inside those rock houses but there were no tickets available at the time. We did enjoy our walk on the edge though. Thanks for your kind offer 😁🙏

[@NikCan66]

Always Brilliant video

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers 👍🙂

[@daytripdebbie2006]

Enjoy your videos very much and look forward to new ones. Please keep making them.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks, we will 🙂👍

[@smithywick]

Great video as always thoroughly enjoyed watching that 🙌🚚🙌

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers. Thanks for watching 👍🙂

[@motorhomemarketplace]

Saved to watch later 👌

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks 🙏

[@micheledamschke2441]

The narrow roads are very pretty, though. Love the birdsong and as ever, I so enjoy your adventures. Thank you Carol and Ken.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers Michele 👍

[@jeslyny9692]

Such a lovely couple... itz everyday life cooking, washing dishes.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Jeslyn 👍

[@martinking4181]

Thanks Ken and Carol, great video! So right about " smart" motorways; one of the dimmest ideas ever :) The drone shots over the caves and the narrative was very interesting.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. How long till they get rid of those hard shoulder lanes I wonder?

[@robgriesdoorn6611]

Again a nice update, I always feel more relaxed after watching one of your adventures ....no rush, very relaxed... just love it.... thanks for sharing 😉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you feel that way Rob. We certainly try and relax and take things easy in the little red camper 😎

[@motorhomenarrowboat1]

Oh so don't miss the M25 many hours of my life lost sitting in traffic jams . Thank you for sharing your journeys. The rock house looks interesting.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I agree. It was the thought of having to drive the M25 to Leatherhead every day when her employer relocated that persuaded Carol to retire when I did. Thank you M25, thank you Unilever for deciding to relocate. 😁

[@maxinesmyth3183]

Just thought I would suggest a collapsible basket made of rubber/plastic ideal as a washing up bowl. I also use it if I stay on a site for putting dirty dishes, cloth and washing up liquid in to go to the washing up area and it’s a handy item lots of other uses.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

an excellent tip Maxine. We love it when people share tips because whilst we might pass a few on through the channel we also learned an awful lot from our viewers which we appreciate. We do actually have one of those baskets but it’s too big to fit in a sink. So far the little box is working well. Carol uses the basket for doing the washing.

[@jcnredpizzawindow2219]

Lol I thought the 10 freeway in Los Angeles was the biggest parking lot. Have you guys ever thought of packing bicycles. That way you can park further ride in to the busy spots and get a it of exercise. There’s nothing like riding a bicycle. Jc n red

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi JC, we did travel with electric bikes for several years when we had a caravan and enjoyed it for a while. We didn’t like having to carry helmets, locks, appropriate clothing, lights, etc so the novelty eventually wore off ☺️

[@lcook0825]

Love how you both handle adversity. All your plans changed and still hold your cool and go forward. Cheers.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I think my job prepared me very well for handling adversity Larry. In the police you never know what’s going to happen next and you just have to get on with it so ambling around in a little campervan is pretty easy going.😁👍

[@lcook0825]

@@LifeistooshortCK yeah I guess that makes sense. We are sure benefiting from it. Great videos.

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

I have been wanting to go to Kinver Edge for years.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Well worth it Christian. We will certainly come back to that area again.

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

@@LifeistooshortCK it's on my list of places to visit.

[@livingfreeasme8346]

Hi. Can't believe you were so near me! I walk on the edge nearly every day -it's fabulous. You make such charming and lovely videos. Happy travels. Sally

[@LifeistooshortCK]

hi Sally what a shame we missed you if we’re back again and you see us make sure you say hello.👍

[@michaelobrien2711]

Great vlog, Ken and Carol. I really liked your choice of music.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Michael 🙂👍

[@moirabardin9030]

enjoy video countryside, its always nice to see you both back.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Moira. Always good to see your comments. 🙂

[@gereshomeE]

Thank you for the interesting history of the rock houses and beautiful piano music! I must go to the Tea Rooms! ☺

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Well worth a visit 👍🙂

[@gereshomeE]

@@LifeistooshortCK if I survive?!

[@nigeldavey1043]

Bank Holidays, the bane of us retired folk 🤣. Everywhere you go it's full of people who ought to be doing something productive and preferably somewhere else 🤔. I have found over the years it's best to stay where you are be that at home or away 🙂. Seriously though I'm left wondering if the people responsible for smart motorways also designed English Heritage's booking service. Maybe they neglected to ask that idiot as well ? Kinder Edge, who knew there were Hobbits in Warwickshire? Keep on travelling hopefully and arriving gratefully. ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

hi Nigel we don’t normally do bank holidays but we thought we’d give it a go just see if we could in this tiny little van. So far it’s been pretty good but that M25 is a pain

[@nigeldavey1043]

@@LifeistooshortCK and no doubt, "ever more may be so, green grow the rushes oh" 🤣

[@lindahiggins9295]

Hope you enjoy Kinver Edge, we have friends who live there enjoy your break x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Linda. We did enjoy our walk at Kinver Edge 👍

[@bedclintred]

You where just a few miles from me at Kinver Edge, I'm just up the road in Dudley, usually get there biking it down the canal. I'd have thought you would know not to go anywhere on a bank holiday weekend, make anyone miserable that would. Going for a test ride in a car tomorrow will be my first drive since accident last September, very apprehensive about it. We have 5 days camping booked in Wales later this mouth, so need a car, wish me luck!! 👍😁😎

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It’s a small world. All the very best for your test drive and I hope it goes well and your back out and about as soon as possible. If you have any of the weather that we are currently experiencing in Wales you’re going to have a wonderful time.

[@ianm5249]

Thank you for another great vlog. I do enjoy your trips.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Ian 🙂👍

[@BEACHLIFE78]

great trip guys , loving the rock houses 🙂👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks. Yes, wish we could have gone inside the rock houses 🙂

[@madformorgan7848]

Great video as usual guys, well done. Just for info I think the locals in Beaconsfield would drop the ‘a’ and pronounce it Beconsfield. Jeff

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the correct way to say it that’s very useful. It’s a quite a challenge sometimes when you’re making videos and doing the narration and you suddenly find something you don’t know how to pronounce. It tends to happen right at the point where you need to get the video finished for upload.

[@jeffhoslett1644]

'Miss Whiplash gloves' made me laugh - thank you. x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

makes me laugh every time I see them being slipped on 😁

[@LifeistooshortCK]

makes me laugh every time I see them being slipped on 😁

[@roamer1588]

Still catching up.... £1.49 for diesel..pricey...little did we know what was coming!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Haha. Yes it’s funny looking back at how cheap that seems now!

[@iancartwright8592]

Hi Carol & Ken absolutely love your videos the content balance is spot on & so well filmed & edited. Havn't long discovered you ,nearly finished your Ireland trip ,a very enjoyable watch. You've definitely inspired us to get a camper which fingers crossed should happen this year & the NV is definitely on the short list because of its narrow size. Take care & keep the wonderful content coming.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much for watching Ian. Hope you get your camper soon and enjoy it as much as we enjoy ours. Safe travels 🙂👍

[@sanclewphotographic]

Great start to a new adventure looking forward to the next episode and your visit to Wales, at least with the " Little red Camper " you can get away from the crowds some of the time, take care you two, regards, Colin.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Colin. Yes, good to know we can escape the crowds if we need to 👍🙂

[@stuartforsyth4279]

"Miss Whiplash gloves" had me doubled up I'm still aching from laughing !!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hope there’s no lasting injury Stuart 😁

[@stuartforsyth4279]

@@LifeistooshortCK All fine here, and I wanted to say what a privilege to come along with you both on your travels, thank you so much 😁

[@DanHeywood92]

Lovely job 😃

[@kenstephenson9959]

Hi guys, I was a secure courier for years and when waze came out I found it invaluable for navigating towns and cities. Never used it for inter city work, so good luck with it. Another good vlog, interesting and well put together. Enjoy your trip and keep safe.👍👌

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching and commenting Ken. Take care 👍🙂

[@YorkshireBitsnBobs]

PS. National trust possibly only had one single ticket left/available when you tried to book? (Rather than making you book multiple singles )

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes I think you could be right there.

[@nigelstrarup]

Hi and I love the videos and you saying that app for the sat nav I use that all the time in the car 🚗 can't you use it though the car and not just on the mobile Nigel 🤗🇬🇧

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Nigel, we have a problem with our aftermarket satnav system and the GPS signal wonders so it’s a bit hit and miss when we use it via a car. Using it just on the phone works a treat. I’ll have to get it fixed at some point.

[@nigelstrarup]

Ok thanks but it is a good app 😊🇬🇧 Nigel

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid keep up the good travel vids stay safe lee

[@LifeistooshortCK]

cheers Lee

[@kerryquinn7188]

Another useful tip for me in this video Ken, my hubby always likes a sweet in the van but they get sticky as you said. I'm going to get a bottle to put them in or I could actually have something in the house I could use. Is it just a plastic water bottle? I got a round washing up basin for our sink as it keeps the waste water tank from filling up so much with smelly used water. We dispose of the waste water in a safe place never down a drain etc although I use non toxic washing liquid just incase. Has Carol ever come across those collapsible washing up bowls maybe she could give one a try. Looking forward to the next video I might subscribe. I've never subscribe to anyone before so I don't actually know what it means lol, I'm showing my age and lack of IT skills.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Kerry. Yes its a simple water bottle. Best with a wide lid. We have only tried it with wrapped sweets but it works well. We have a collapsible washing up basket but its too big for our sink so we went for a box with a lid so it won’t splash when driving. Subscribing just means you will see more of our videos. It costs nothing. If you subscribe (and we hope you do as it helps us grow) then you will see a bell icon where you can set if you want to be notified of all our uploads. 👍

[@kerryquinn7188]

@@LifeistooshortCK Thanks for your reply Ken, I thought you may have tried the bowl but I was hoping to be able to give yous a tip for a change lol. I've just subscribed so you'll probably get fed up with me asking you for advice lol. Carol is really inspiring me to get out and about walking I have medical issues but watching her is really a good motivation for me and you too of course lol. Best wishes from Northern Ireland.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the sub Kerry. If Carol inspires you to get out and about she will be happy. 😁👍

[@alanjackson4646]

Nice update. Thanks.The National trust will catch you with your drone one day ! Please could you tell me how you attach your iPad to the dash, have seen several methods but would like first hand knowledge. Stay safe. Regards AJ

[@LifeistooshortCK]

hi Alan they will have to run fast. That iPad has an Apple keyboard which magnetically attaches to it. We open it up fully and rest the keyboard in the oddments tray on the dashboard. I then roll up a thick soft cloth and wedged the keyboard in place. So far it hasn’t moved an inch.

[@Heather-JM]

Been looking forward to your new adventure. I feel your pain regarding m25. It took us 6.5 hours to get home from Bromley to Norwich last Tuesday. I hope the rest of your trip is easier xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

everything is been hunky-dory since we left the M25 fingers crossed it stays that way👍

[@euansemple]

Very cool that you are heading for North Wales as one of the main reasons I can't wait for our van to be ready is to get up more hills. Also "Beccie Services" is near home so very familiar. I've noticed you don't always use the aftermarket Car Play and wondered why?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Euan. We don’t get reliable GPS link when using car play so we have stopped using it. I need to get someone who knows about it to take a look. At the moment it was a waste of money. When using our phones its always rock solid but I guess Car Play uses the units GPS.

[@euansemple]

Interesting. It works fine in our Hyundai and I’m not sure if that’s got a separate GPS or using the one in the phone. My understanding is that the whole CarPlay interface is being generated by the phone so it should be the phone’s GPS. Anyway I’ve got one ordered for our NV200 so fingers crossed it works.

[@ttilmo]

Love Wave app, much better than google at rerouting i find

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I can see why it’s so popular but I must admit we’ve been struggling with it.

[@alanchester3937]

Interesting UFO’s at 4:29. 😳

[@LifeistooshortCK]

They are watching us 👍

[@thebairdMi]

Well got to admit I kind of like the "get of my lawn" of the passenger... lol... we just had a 3 day Memorial Day Weekend here... actually many people started heading North on Wednesday and made an even longer time out and about... I am looking forward to the North Whales content... my Aunt married my Uncle and they now live in Cardiff... she's been there so long you would not really now she's from the States... well lol regardless as I finish my rant... the video whatever you end up doing is lots of fun to consumre

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Chad. Hope you enjoy seeing some of North Wales in the coming episodes 🙂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Chad Baird. We are glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍

[@YorkshireBitsnBobs]

Hi just wondered if you found sleeping cramped with space taken up with sink/ cooker etc?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sleeping is fine now we are used to it. Its not cramped, its cosy but you are able to lay without touching so there is just enough room. 👍

[@winnieleung2643]

Was that a bag of Murray Mints?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes it was Winnie, well spotted 👍🙂

[@petecoventry6858]

2:45 I could charge my EV to 150 miles for that.. Also in regards to the M25 - come on it's cool to get stuck in a traffic jam in a camper :) I once cooked a full roast on the M1 when the snow hit - we loved it :) and Waze is good - but I prefer TomTom Mobile - it's good for £12 a year

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Your EV is certainly cheaper to run than our diesel van. Cooking a roast dinner stuck in snow on the M1 will be a good memory to relate for years to come 😀 Currently using Tom Tom on a free trial. Very impressed so far, especially the clarity of the maps 👍

[@geoffvolker]

How come you dry off your dishes without rinsing them in water? I love your site (Phoenix, Arizona)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We don’t carry much water so are careful how much we use for washing up.

[@brandiwilliams2981]

Absolutely love getting a notif that you guys have posted another vid. Very inspiring .. always! I live in the U.S. and can’t wait to travel to the U.K. .. I’ve got my bucket list ready, thanks! 😉 okay, I’m excited to finish watching! Hope you both have a blessed day, cheers!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much Brandi for your lovely comment and thanks for watching. Have a lovely weekend in the US 🇺🇸 🙂

[@lynnegann1346]

Do you not rinse the soapy water of your dishes after you wash them ?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Just wipe the suds off into the waste water container in the sink so as not to contaminate the hot water.

[@douglashouston81]

Don't think it's worth going anywhere in the UK during a bank holiday, and no foreign holidays, just now don't help, maybe an airport carpark is the place to go, well done for trying guys, take care 😎

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sound advice Douglas. We will know next time 🙂👍

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

“the best laid plans of mice and men..."

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Indeed 👍

[@Khatoon170]

Finally age of Kinver edge 250 million years old it’s sandstone escarpment net work into three rocks holy Austin nanny and vale and Iron Age hill fort it’s home to last troglodyte dwellings occupied in England set of complete caves houses excavated into local sandstone one of rocks holy Austin was hermitage until reformation holy Austin rock houses were inhabited until 1960s just reading about history geography civilization of England is so stunning how about visiting stay safe blessed good luck to you your dearest ones

[@LifeistooshortCK]

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[@smehmet21]

You can tell Ken was in a bad mood!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Oh yes. 👍

[@smehmet21]

@@LifeistooshortCK we was worried about you Ken. Hope you are ok now x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@smehmet21 thanks for your concern, all OK now 😀

[@Khatoon170]

How are you doing ihope you are fine thank you for showing us such magnificent landscapes we are as foreigners subscribers as overseas students enjoy to explore places unknown to us to increase our cultural level improve our English language as well i gathered main information about place you visited ilove to learn share which iknow with others it’s impossible for us to travel to England or USA even before global pandemic may god this misery soon amen here it’s kinveredge is high heath and wood land escarpment just west of kinver four miles north of kidder minster on border between Worcester and staffordshire England now owned by national trust

[@LifeistooshortCK]

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