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[@CarolynsRVLife]

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[@jamiezebra23]

I love your videos

[@itsmimiyallxoxo5624]

This is why I love your channel Carolyn!! You speak your truth and are real! Keep doing what you do , you are such an inspiration to so many! Peace!!

[@Carol-qi6me]

It’s always so heartbreaking to me when Fire season starts. In my 65 years it seems that the Terrain and weather to change so drastically. My family used to travel from San Diego to Greenwich Connecticut taking different routes every year from the time I was three years old until I left home at 15 in my parents truck and camper. As I watch you visit places that I’ve been through in my lifetime the difference in the way the countryside looks the low level of water and now the constant smoke and fires during the summer makes my heart so sad. 😢✌🏽

[@ravenmaniac428]

Sadie tracking something on the dash was hilarious, and when she sees you, you can see the adoration in her eyes on how much she loves you!🥰

[@sandracarpenter144]

I’m in Utah and the winds are relentless. Even the power company has warned us there may be some power outages due to wind and how dry our state is. Carolyn don’t ever apologize for having an opinion or stating your reality. It does concern me the future of VanLife as cities are banning it and here in the west the mega drought making it so dangerous due to fires. Keep you and Sadie safe. 😊✌🏼😎👍🏼🙏🏼

[@NebeeUT]

I understand where you are coming from Carolyn, and we have to have hope that we can turn this around before it is too late.

[@lisamoralesphotomedia]

I really honor you for acknowledging the dichotomy. As a travel writer, I’m considering eliminating air travel. As an RVer, I get 19 mph and that isn’t great either but it’s my home too. Difficult decisions.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Hi Lisa, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this too... Yes, life is full of difficult choices. I have been working on the video to talk about this for Thursday. I hope you'll tune in, it might help with your own internal struggle. :-)

[@rouxchat6033]

Nineteen miles per hour? Only in my dreams. Congrats to you and happy trails. ❤️

[@cdb4464]

Wow, Lisa! 19mph. What are you driving pls?

[@judywisenburn7532]

MPG 😊

[@heartradiant]

Carolyn, it was a deeply moving video. Thank you for putting yourself out there time and time again. You are appreciated. I'm scared as well. You are not alone. I feel the same way you do about the times ahead in the not so distant future. I don't live in fear. But the uncertainty ahead makes my head spin. So I try to focus on the things that give me the greatest pleasure moment to moment, day to day. Big hug!💕

[@janicebuell7262]

Love your on screen warnings about a rant, had to laugh. I agree with you on all fronts. Hang in there!!

[@palamute2252]

Hey Caroline, I've been in my car for about a month now and doing great. First 3 weeks was rather stressful until I got my jackery. Having that puts my mind at much more ease now. I still have a few things I need to do to make this car perfect for stealth car camping but it's making progress. I unfortunately decided a car was no place for a cat to live and as much as it broke my heart and it did, I gave him to a no kill shelter to rehome him. Because he was part maine coone he found a home really quickly which makes me sad and happy at the same time.

[@Brookethenomad]

Right on! I’m upset, but because I agree with you. We have destroyed our beautiful earth 🌍.

[@plantwitch1512]

Sending hugs to you and Sadie Thank you for sharing your life We need more people like you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@annettegraff8323]

The desert is such a fascinating place ! I've always wanted to go to the parks out west but cannot at this time. Thank you for allowing us to join you in your journey . I personally think that hearing another point of view enables all of us to come to a meeting of the minds . Eventually. Love to Sadie she is a sweety ! Travel safe !

[@DurbinSusan]

They need to make the senior age 55 for everything so some of us still have the energy to go get exercise.

[@cabbking]

You are not alone in your feeling of desperation and end times. I am 74 and feel the same. I have no hope.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

I have not yet lost all hope. We are learning a lot about how to live lightly on the planet, and as the knowledge grows and is applied, those areas will improve. There are places in the Sahara beginning to become green, as the people reclaim old ways of tending the land. We are learning how to put carbon back into our soils, which benefits the planet once we begin doing it on a large scale. We are learning that small ecosystems can affect their local weather, capturing moisture in ways that factory farming can not. If enough of us get our priorities straight, we may yet catch things before the tipping point.

[@RVG9]

Loved this video, I watch your other channel as well. Keep showing your passion to help save this country.

[@carriedye7258]

Carolyn, we are feeling same thing. It’s scary. I am heartsick for my grandchildren.

[@treeartist2811]

I relate to your fear of not living as long as l might have without certain conditions in the world today. But there has never been a time without manmade dangers and catastrophes. Especially wars and threats of war. I keep my focus on other things and find peace through meditation and my painting.

[@katecornell8233]

Rant on, sister! I appreciate you and am feeling the same frustrations and "fears".

[@krismaki757]

You're not alone my friend! I have been feeling those same fears of the future, what will it be for my 4 children and 3 grandchildren?! Sending love and light to you and all our relations. Aho.

[@RVFreeDa]

I stayed there for two weeks several times and up on top. You walked right passed where I stayed. Love that place. If I remember right that reservoir didn’t allow fishing because it was contaminated that year. It’s probably a one time thing. One of my favorites!

[@sharonspivey781]

Enjoyed the video today! Your concerns about what is taking place here in the USA and around the world should be brought forth and giving folks AWARENESS!! Your concerns are shared by a multitude of us, I'm sure! Hope you and Sadie are settled in safely at a new area and hopefully fire free. Safe Travels. Sincerely, Shay's Ways 🙂

[@chrisberan3886]

Carolyn , I am not new to your blogs. I followed you a couple of years ago and then got busy and just came back to your posts. I enjoy your reports. We are Canadians and full timed RV ing for 16 years and spent winters in the southern US Arizona, California and had a membership with Preferred in Pahrump. We really enjoyed Preferred which is the only member owned Park. We have given up the RV lifestyle . I could really identify with some of the places you visited. Americans can really take advantage of the year round RVing and settle in a permanent place when they no longer wish to travel around. Enjoy your freedom.

[@marylingardner6587]

I totally agree with you. It is good to know that I am not the only person who feels like it is end of times. I am older but I think of my kids, grandkids and my great grand kids. Will we still have a livable earth, or will everything just be gone. Take care of yourself.

[@DavidIrthum]

I truly love your videos, and your adventures you do. I do not mind you venting and making your thoughtful comments.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

I appreciate that!

[@ShannonLeeAcoustic2112]

i love and support every aspect of you and your channel, Carolyn! Hugs from Michigan.

[@cboyle707]

Carolyn, I live in NM. It's a lot different than I imagined. So dry. It is so hard to wrap your head around what is happening to the weather etc. Please don't let it get to you. I freaked out when the fire got so close here. I'm not a normally "freaked out" type. It makes me wonder about myself. Who the heck am I? Why couldn't my mind and spirit have been big enough to have made better things happen. It's crazy. I always thought things would be ok because I was part of a global consciousness that would collectively keep our environment pristine and beautiful. Looks like I was wrong. What to do.

[@noras.5355]

hey Carolyn, I just want to say, I love your truth and your channel. And I love you! Safe journeys and enjoy!!

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Thank you Nora, I appreciate this!

[@RM-ti8nf]

I'm sick of what selfish greedy men have done and are doing too 😖 and so concerned for future generations. Thanks for showing that gorgeous country xx

[@nanabeltravels37]

Thanks Carolyn, great video as always!

[@joewenzel5142]

Yes, May was extremely windy this year in the Mojave Desert with gusts up to 50 MPH but now in mid-June they seem to have settled down looking at the next 7 days forecast in my area.

[@lcostantino7931]

My Tee shirts arrived..... Wearing now,, visited neighbors n they commented,,, loved ur mantra.... SWEET. Love tees r alllll cotton.... Love the music in this one... Stay well enjoy...

[@jollymatilda5890]

I hate the fires. I hate all the smoke. It's tragic how we are destroying our world. I believe it's too late myself. And I believe for the most part Nomads conserve a great deal on electric and water usage. So we make up for the fuel our vehicles use. It's not like we're out there constantly driving somewhere or commuting back and forth from our home to our job and supporting a big house and all the electricity to keep it heated or cooled. Sadie's cute trying to catch the bug in your front window. 😄 You two take care out there with the fires. ❤👍🏻❤

[@charlottewilson4680]

Yea. I am glad you are working on a cookbook. I make your banana nut bread at least twice a month.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

That's great! I'm so glad you are enjoying it!

[@paulwicklund5044]

Plenty of water here in Wisconsin, plus new solar farms of 200 acres each are coming online in the next year. Also we have lots of Amish farmers around with there horse & buggy' s.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

Have you ever seen the scientific predictions of how our planetary development would have been affected if we had all continued using horses? We would be drowning in methane pollution. Moderation in all things.

[@pupcamper58]

👍🏻❤️🤗 your right on Carolyn.

[@jackie9834]

When you were talking about being mad..... I had to fight back tears because it all makes me terribly sad. Then you said..... Sad and I had to fight back tears again. Anger and sadness for sure ❣️

[@trish7042]

We live 55 minutes from where you are and I have never been there. You continue to amaze, entertain and INSPIRE me!

[@francisa751]

"We're all trapped" are really the accurate words for the reality in front of us, we can sense it every day.

[@marysullivan1588]

Everyone should be very worried about not having water ! Between the fires and all the lakes drying up it’s crazy !

[@RvDavy]

Have a safe travels Carolyn's rv life.

[@whatsinterrishead2863]

I love how honest you are. It is so refreshing! And I mirror your worries about what's going to happen to us all. Scary as heck, it is. Safe travels, Carolyn.

[@barbararussell374]

Love your music today!

[@kathifoynm]

Nice tour of Cochiti Lake campground. I may hop up there soon. I share your concern about the paradox of living in these times and trying to leave a small carbon footprint. Thanks for the reference to Rachel Maddow’s book, I have an audible credit that I’ll spend on it. We have a new fire very close to Albuquerque, just west of where we had the NM meet up in Tiejeras. Luckily, we have had good rainfall this week. Be well and travel safely.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Hi Kathi! I hope the rain helps put these fires out fast! I hope you enjoy Blowout. it was eye opening!

[@stuartriley]

I love the views from Cocohiti Lake and your trek around. The smoke and dust seemed like it was collecting all around your campsite. Be safe and be careful.

[@audielarita9072]

You preach it girl I believe everything you say is true I am seeing it all around me I live in California and my heart just aches to see another fire I don’t know how many of them I can stand between mass shootings and fire it’s got me feeling crazy so thank you for speaking the truth people do you need to hear it.❤️❤️❤️

[@nicolelacy4527]

Thank you! You told the truth 👍🏾

[@tammymartinez7488]

You should hike the tent rocks National monument. It’s closed now, (Covid still) but hopefully it will be opened soon. It’s near cochiti. There’s a beautiful slot canyon and the formations are breathtaking.

[@robertkimball8725]

Thank you. I agree. More people with similar thoughts is what is going to take to REALLY change. Not likely in my life time. Continue. I will still be here. We begin a similar life style as you this month.

[@romifontana-daguerre5473]

We all do our best Carolyn.

[@nancyadamson6755]

Never stop being yourself, always speak the truth

[@shannonwhiting6668]

Keep speaking your truth Carolyn! Yes, not everyone will agree with you but that is why they call it "your truth." On the flip side, I believe you are opening the eyes of many of us who are following you on your journey! I for one, appreciate YOU!!!!

[@pamelamilton6755]

Sadie is always adorable.

[@susananderson8995]

I always appreciate your perspective and assume we would have some good conversations if we knew each other. I was only aware of the fires in NM this spring because of your channel. Didn’t hit the national print news I typically read. Glad you and Sadie were safe and left the area.

[@lindalanasa1437]

I got my senior National park pass 3 days before the fee was changed from $10 to $80. 😮‍💨

[@butterflySmiles2]

Oh no ! just tell my husband about your comment and I told him , I guess I mean, look at Yellowstone it gutted itself. All that has to be built back and it's going to take time and money. Time don't pay but humans do.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

When did that happen? I just got mine for $80, only been 62 for a handful of months.

[@judyclark8653]

So did I! I bought it at the ranger station in Santa Fe on a road trip.

[@skooliecarol8542]

Me too

[@csmoothsk8ter17]

Hi Carolyn hi pretty Sadie girl🐾💕🐾💕 I hear you I understand and I empathize with you😥 I've been wondering how you're doing. Great video💙🦋💙

[@cintiapollock2486]

Yes that Was a beautiful area! thanks for filming so much there I may never make it there before its gone sad but true. Poor Mother earth is like I need to rid myself of this infestation of humans cause now in me or them🌍We were evacuated in northern California just last week due to a fire so yea scary stuff, it burnt 800 acres in less then 2 days : ( 🔥

[@jeaninespoo3208]

I have been feeling the same as you. I don't think I will live through my natural life either and agree that is too late.... too little, too late. Sad times on such a beautiful planet.

[@barbaramonahan1909]

I took a flight to Los Angeles last month. I am part of the problem. I have curtailed my driving a lot. We all need to do that. We can’t deny how our lifestyles are the problem. We need to change our ways drastically and we need to change today.

[@pennythostenson6983]

You are a badass Carolyn! That’s why you’re fun to watch.lol

[@lindacook6720]

It weighs on us all. The question I’m asking myself is how do we band together to make positive changes and influence our economy to move from consuming and production to service and conservancy. I haven’t found the answer yet. I know this lifestyle has a smaller carbon footprint from living in a McMansion and commuting but we need to do more as a society. Maybe tackling zoning laws to allow small homes in our towns and cities would help.

[@DoggiePaws_onlyfan_spoof]

Prayers to you and Sadie 🙏🏻

[@joanrichardson5055]

Carolyn, I totally get what you said in your little rant....I feel the same way, exactly! Glad you say what you think...if people can't handle it then they should look elsewhere. Oh, and the other video about being 'alone' was great. I feel the same way. I have guy and gal friends and don't feel I'm missing out by being on my own by myself with my furbaby. Keep up the good work... Thanks for speaking out!

[@mltwyef]

Please keep in mind 3 of our states largest wild fires were caused by the US Forest service. The one in Las Alamos years ago and the two in norther New Mexico this year. NM 101, don't set fires in the spring and make sure you don't leave them while they are still hot.

[@patriciaunger2177]

Stay safe Carolyn, and I have such respect for you and that you are staying true to your beliefs. Everyone needs to be able to vent and not be the target of haters. More kindness and humility would go a long way.

[@jesserevilla992]

I actually like the camp site. Regardless if it's close to homes & shooting range. Great views and it seems peaceful. My wife is an avid shooter but she said would had felt as you. Appreciate real YT like this.

[@lessiejackson5197]

I totally agree Carolyn! Thank you for your channel. ❤

[@escapedtheratrace3408]

I tow a travel trailer that I live in full time but I also own 15 acres of undisturbed forest land that cleans the air that I pollute with my big SUV! We all have to do our part. Talk the talk and walk the walk.

[@traveldreamer4616]

Please, always be authentic. We must balance life and climate. I enjoy your videos and like the sharing of ideas.

[@izzy2roam898]

Always watch to the end:) keep being you, stay safe girl!

[@csmoothsk8ter17]

I forgot to add congratulations on your decision to make a cookbook❣❣❣❣ Also when I bought this place in Illinois I had no idea it would be 99ﾟ in June. Temps sure are getting crazy with climate change😥😥

[@CarrieMtn]

Carolyn, I feel the same way.

[@makalapuamegs1056]

Feeling your sadness and fears of the changes which are becoming the norm. I too am feeling this, though I will continue to travel. It’s kind of like the rattlesnake awareness, we now are on constant weather alert. Thanks for validating this.

[@cherylross4238]

I hope you are still getting comments from this video! It almost made me cry as I lost my cabin in that fire and when you said May 1 I knew that some of that smoke was from my cabin as we think May 1st was about the time the fire reached my cabin.! It was my heaven on earth in the pines and aspen over 7 thousand feet elevation. The Federal Forestry started the fire that got out of control! The local people begged them not to start the control burn because it was dry and windy. But thank the good Lord answered prayers when the Federal government amended it was their fault and compensate me for everything I lost! Thanks for sharing! Hoping to rebuild this summer!

[@WheezyOne]

You are right!! Those that speak the truth at some point will make an impression on those that doubt

[@wmkimmel]

Back in 2010 I was the only one in that campground and a Cougar woke me up. I skidaddled out of there pretty quick. If your still in the Santa Fe area try to check out Upaya Zen Institute in Santa Fe. Also Black Mesa and the ancient pueblo dwellings north of Black Mesa. Thanks Carolyn!

[@mrm4400]

I totally agree with everything you said. In my mind your thoughts are rational and it is regrettably a fact that people will disagree. Just ignore it. Lots of love to you both from Cape Town.💕

[@sunshinedewes4277]

Thank you for the music share. What Lake is this? Keep speaking truth Carolyn. Never stop. Why I come to your channel.

[@lcostantino7931]

I'm STILL here..... Agree..... Stay well...

[@suemartinez715]

Today is the 1st day of summer and we have rain...and a high of 65 degrees here in Ruidoso, New Mexico

[@sarahoconnell7801]

I agree, Carolyn, I am 68 and I don't think I will get to live out my expected natural life span - and sadly, mainly, because of civil unrest. A lot of very conservative people out there are actually looking forward to end-of-times because they think they will be the Saved, so they don't need to worry about chaos and climate and other traumatic happenings - it's all part of the prophecies. Very, very scary (and I have always liked to think of myself as a realistic optimist...) BUT in the meantime, keep those videos coming please...

[@cedarcottagefarm2885]

Thanks for the video. The fires and the flooding are horrible right now. There is a KZbin channel, Andrew Ditton, that has transitioned to an EV and pulling a small travel trailer.

[@kiaorable]

Hey Carolyn getting upset when you live in the environment like I do as well, you’re allowed to feel whatever is effecting you at that time. Cheers Australia

[@melissawilson5160]

🧚‍♂️, in all your travels have you noticed more fires and flooding since you started your adventures. Global warmimg?. Stay safe and always be a smart camper.

[@morganincognito1988]

The color of the skies due to the fires remind me of Mars that russet orangy.....

[@ellenlutz3526]

Hello from Texas,I just watched your first video.I enjoyed it alot,And I love your furr baby.I want to get me a RV and travel.But it's a thought.Stay safe and Happiness.

[@4estdweller4ever]

Just tell it like it is, Carolyn. Made me think of John Prine’s song Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Any More for some reason. Sometimes we need someone to poke a needle into our asinine bubble headed thinking. Love you

[@jamierupert7563]

Love John Prine!!

[@deirdre5279]

Wow Great!!! ill be waiting on that cook book TY

[@doreenwhitehead4224]

Agree with you about Rachel Maddow's book, Blow out. It is a very good. A must read.

[@susieturk1]

The camera is very sharp they're beautiful beautifully filmed videos.

[@KRich408]

We were there just after the fires in June, waiting in Texas watching the news for the fire to pass. Nice place. Will definitely go back again . Didn't hear any gun fire.

[@oliviagraceson6318]

Yummy dinner, looks great. And thank you.

[@colleenczarney5030]

I have also had that feeling that I may not be able to live out my natural life. 💔

[@drumwish2010]

We are finally getting a good rain … keep up the walking I’m impressed 😎

[@reneefikes7308]

I live near the Texas Panhandle fires. I get it. Agree that it’s close to the end.

[@talea5604]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dragonflytoo]

😆 "5 seconds per mile.". Going through Cathedral Grove in Betty Beastie, when the GPS came back on, it said highest speed was 386 km per hour.....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@zeesoutdoorsadventures]

Great vlog .

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Thank you 😊

[@joewenzel5142]

I only hike in areas where I know they target practice real early before they arrive (in Summer I don't go because they may camp overnight) main reason is because I'm afraid my dogs will run up to them and there may be that one guy with a screw loose who takes advantage of the situation to shoot a dog and use the excuse self defense when my dogs have never bit anyone. And I'll carry an M-1911 pistol when hiking in those areas.

[@reneefikes7308]

lol You really wear your Alaskan tee often. I wear mine as often as I can too. Got a short sleeve and long sleeve, so I can wear them all year. 😁