Florida Spring Camping DISASTER! Scary Dog Encounter & Lost Camera Gear

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[@sandramcfarland2704]

We did half week at Rainbow Springs and half week at Salt Springs a couple of years ago and loved it. We also went over to Silver Glen Springs just for the day and that was like being in the Caribbean… amazing!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Sandra, we have been to Rainbow too but not Silver Glenn. I’ll have to look into that. Thanks for the recommendation Have a great New Year 🥳🌴🥂🍾🤗 Alice

[@JonnyDIY]

Wow nice campgrounds. Bummer about the gopro stuff nobody called. Sad honesty isn't as popular anymore. Glad Larry got an awesome wind session in though! 💕🤙

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@JonnyDIY Jonny, Larry still things someone will call 😁 Larry does find the brighter side and try to have fun. Have a great New Year Alice

[@centralfloridadogmom2435]

You have some interesting adventures! Salt Springs is one of our favorite spots to camp and snorkel. Happy New Year 🎉

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@centralfloridadogmom2435 “interesting” is a great choice 😁 It is a beautiful spring And Happy New Year to you, too 🥳🌴🍾🥂 Alice

[@The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy]

Putting that campground on the list for next time when we are in Florida! Thanks for sharing!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@The_VagabondZ_Jim_N_Amy Jim and Amy, definitely check out our other videos about the campground and spring Alice

[@elizabetheldridge2369]

Love you guys and your content! Sorry you got bit by the dog trying to do a good deed. Please use Gods name with more respect. I know you have great hearts, but this hurts His. Thank you.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@elizabetheldridge2369 Elizabeth, sorry this is your first comment. You must know about Larry’s brain disorder. I try to catch him from saying anything that might offend. We didn’t mean to hurt or offend anyone - ever. I’ll works harder in the future Alice

[@NiknJayAdventures]

So sorry that you guys went through that, and the GoPro loss! Don't kick yourself too hard. We all do stuff like that and feel silly afterwards. Great video though! 😅

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@NiknJayAdventures It’s hard not to second guess, Nicole. But we have added that sticker as a reminder about the tailgate 😁 Thanks for being supportive. 🤗 Alice

[@BarbMMH]

Thanks for always showing real life; the good and the bad. Hope you have all good days ahead!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@BarbMMH Barb, some people only want to see the fun. But we think that’s not fair to newbies - don’t want them to get a shock once they are on the road Thanks for appreciating what we are trying to portray Same to you - all good things in 2025 🌴🥂🍾🥳🎊🤗 Alice

[@TonyB001]

Great video! I really enjoy that campground and the layout. The one thing I wish they would improve is not holding back so many sites for first come first serve. Sometimes the park says sold out, but they are holding back quite a few first come first serve full hook up sites.

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@@TonyB001 Tony, I know what you mean. But we had an instance where we needed more nights so first come helped. But I agree - you only need a few Alice

[@johanstrieter-bh2wq]

Another great video. I'm glad to see you guys are doing well. I'm sorry about things getting lost or falling out. It has happened to everyone that owns a truck. Don't feel bad. Have a happy new year.And i'm looking forward to your next video

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@@johanstrieter-bh2wq Johan, we were actually surprised to hear from truck owners how common this is. Why isn’t there some signal tailgate is down like a car door is ajar? We appreciate you coming back and all the support Happy New Year 🌴🍾🥂🎆🎊 Alice

[@Minnesota_Girl-m6z]

Love the the fun back and forth banter. Have a very Happy New Year🎉.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@Minnesota_Girl-m6z 40 years of this 😁 Glad you enjoyed our video. And Happy New Year to you, too 🥳 🌴🍾🥂 Alice

[@annettaaltensey2477]

Sounds like your personal Larry time is IN and ON the water. Wifey gets hers then too and loves every minute. 😅 Enjoy!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@annettaaltensey2477 Anetta, living and traveling full time in a small space 24/7, everyone needs some alone time 😉 Alice

[@goldfinger180024]

Feel bad about your loss. Add this to my other “legal” comment!!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@goldfinger180024 Awwww 😊Thanks for the gift- your support watching and commenting is always enough. But we sure could use all the help we can get 🤣 Alice

[@SevenBears1]

You make fun videos that keep me watching. I met a girl camping that had 5 dogs, all but one was a side of the road rescue. Apparently I-15 north of San Bernardino is a dumping ground for unwanted dogs. Her heart was big but her trailer was small. Thanks DMC

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@@SevenBears1 Always glad to hear we made you laugh. We found out the mom dog was a rescue. Which is great but people need to realize rescues need extra care. Most of our many dogs were adopted or saved from a bad situation 🐾 ❤️ Alice

[@Aj-hp3yy]

Have the same RAM as you… I added an indicator light on my dash that illuminates when the tail gate is open… Staying at Salt Springs during Daytona bike week…can’t wait

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@Aj-hp3yy AJ, can you send a link to the device to our email? Really appreciate it And enjoy your time at Salt Springs Alice

[@bryanwood84]

Sorry you lost your camera equipment, but it’s nice to see a video where you’re feeling well. You guys are a hoot. Happy new year!!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@bryanwood84 Bryan, we keep hoping it will be returned or DJI or GoPro would send replacements for free 🤣 It’s ok. New ones will be a “right off” Glad we could still make people laugh even when bad situations happen - it’s how we get past it. Larry is better despite no diagnosis - hoping 2025 he continues to gain weight Happy New Year 🎊🎆 🥂🌴🍾 Alice

[@stephennowicki7158]

Sorry for the bad, happy for the good! 😊

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@@stephennowicki7158 We feel the same 😁Stephen Alice

[@MoneySavingVideos]

I would be crying.

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@@MoneySavingVideos I do quite often - off camera 😉 Alice

[@vanbrendle]

As I watch your video we’re sitting at site 8 at Salt Springs. One of our favorites too!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

That’s awesome. Enjoy your time there 🤗 Alice

[@frankharris3728]

Barney’s airboat tours Next time your around loochloosa/Orange lake I do airboat tours in the local swamp in that area I would love to meet and arrange a tour for the next time your in tha area Love your informative videos Prayers to y’all and happy new year’s

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thank you, Frank. That would be awesome. We love trying new adventures - though sometimes hard to find the time 😁 Alice

[@ralphp3057]

Love Salt Springs! Been camping there since 1970’s .Was no RV section way back . Terrible about losing the video equipment! Yikes ! Yup, I just call the animal control! Been bitten to many times. Happy New Year 🎊 to you guys . Catch up with you later on ! 👍😁

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Ralph, I bet it looked way different in the 70s. But still a beautiful spring. I need my alone time so maybe I should hire someone to watch over Larry at times 😂 We hope still to get the time to see your neighborhood Maybe 2025 Happy New Year 🥳🍾🥂🌴🤗 Alice

[@ralphp3057]

@@DownsizingMakesCents Definitely work out a visit . Can show you around the area more as well! Safe travels till we meet again! 😁👍

[@LoneState]

Oh Geez!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU BOTH🎉🎉 🙋☕😽💚💗✌️

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@LoneState Thanks. Same to you 🌴🍾🎊🎆🥂🤗 Alice

[@rickgriffith1]

That was a rough day. No good deed goes unpunished. 🐕 👍🏼😎

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@rickgriffith1 Luckily, we didn’t get sick. I was more worried for Larry with his health issues. But looking forward to 2025 🥳🍾🥂🌴🤗 Alice

[@gtnoslp]

Some times when it rains...it Pours!

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@@gtnoslp 💯 Dan. But looking forward to sunny skies in 2025 Alice

[@tinawiththelakeexchange2093]

Oh Larry………you gotta double check that tailgate!!

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@@tinawiththelakeexchange2093 Tina, since his MS, he does get more forgetful . I suggested the label on his dash to remind him of it Wish there was a light, symbol or sound like when a car door is ajar Alice

[@robertburgess6100]

Happy New Years guys. Enjoy 🎉

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@@robertburgess6100 Same to you, Robert 🌴🥂🍾🎊🤗 Alice

[@TrekkingwithDebandMike]

Our RV was stolen from a storage lot while we were in Mexico last week including our gravel bikes. Lots of ugliness out there.😢😢

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Oh, that is terrible. Since it was in storage, did you get its value back with insurance? Hope 2025 is better 🤗 Alice

[@mazie65]

Yikes you had a rough day with losing gear.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@mazie65 Not a great day, Mazie. But maybe new gear is a “right off” 😁 Alice

[@timf6916]

Hehehe You the man Larry. Your luck is worse than mine.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@timf6916 Oh, wow. Sorry Tim. Your luck must be pretty bad 🤣 Hoping you and Larry have a better 2025 🌴🍾🥂🎊 Alice

[@stevegunyon2887]

What are you kids rambling about today 😂…Larry I’m waiting for a Silver Alert on you,Alice keep him on a short leash,he’s dangerous when he’s let loose 🤣. Oh yeah I forgot.Happy New Year 🎉🎉

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@@stevegunyon2887 🤣 I tease Larry all the time about the Silver alert, Steve. I get nervous every time he goes off on his own And Happy New Year to you , too 🌴🎊🍾🥂🤗 Alice

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

Sorry that you didn't recover your equipment. The dogs must have thought you two didn't taste like milk bones. lol. Hang in there.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@BikesBoatsBivouacs 😆 It’s a bummer, but lesson learned. Hope you had a great Christmas and New Year Alice

[@David-jo4gt]

Camera gear goes inside the cab.

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@@David-jo4gt David, it usually does. Unique circumstances- going to storage, extra board with him, waiting for buyer so he was keeping busy with bin while waiting. We realize with his brain disorder, he needs extra care remembering things Alice

[@cathunter3042]

"Giving blood" is a lot different than getting a lab draw.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@cathunter3042 Glad you found our channel. Yes. I had lab work done. Thought I made that clear. Sorry Alice

[@caninecrazy]

I’m so sorry! I put my phone number on a go pro that I took wreck diving and lost on the deck of a ship over 100 ft down. I got a call about two days later! I couldn’t believe it! I lost that camera 2 times on that dive trip and got it back each time. So sorry that someone of character wasn’t who picked up your equipment. 😢

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@caninecrazy Larry loves diving - I better make sure his underwater gear is tied to him 😁 Glad you got yours back. We keep hoping someone will hear about this and get our stuff back. It’s sad there are people that would keep items that don’t belong to them. But in our 5 years of traveling full time, we have met some awesome people that offered so much help when we were in need Happy New Year and hope to see you back here 🌴🍾🎊🥂🤗 Alice

[@goldfinger180024]

I think that, in my state, the person who took your stuff from the side of the road could be charged with “theft of lost or mislaid property.” I imagine that the State of Florida might have a similar statute creating an offense for this conduct. I would bet that a search of local pawn shops or keeping an eye on FB Marketplace might be “revealing.” Really awful that people can be so dishonest. Sorry that happened to the two of you. Looked great in the wetsuit anyway Larry!!

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@@goldfinger180024 Patrick, great point. But there really aren’t serial numbers to track down. And the items are too common to know for sure it’s ours once the labels are ripped off. Larry says replacement gear will be a “right off” 😁 He may “right off” the wetsuit too And I agree, Larry looked pretty slick in it Here’s hoping 2025 has less drama for everyone Happy New Year 🥳🍾🥂🌴🤗 Alice

[@dannycaldron430]

To be honest, I would have done the same thing, right? I love my dog

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@@dannycaldron430 Danny, the thought of them getting hurt 😔 We should have just grabbed the pups- they were sweet 🐾 ❤️ Alice

[@barrypierce9100]

Sorry to say but its best to stay away....take care guys😊

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@barrypierce9100 I know what you mean. Rabies and stray dogs are a real threat. Once we saw our blood, we realized we made a mistake. We feel very lucky not to have gotten sick from them - especially since Larry’s so vulnerable health wise. And thanks 🤗 Alice

[@connietowles3567]

Watched my last video of DSMC learn how to talk without using Gods name in vain

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@connietowles3567 Connie, sorry your first comment is your last on DMC Many people understand Larry’s condition - his form of MS (brain disorder ) He often says things he doesn’t mean or members saying. I try to catch them but I missed this. We meant no offense by this Alice

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

Beautiful spring water eh; i wd NOT have stopped for those dogs if i had a medical apptment, but normally yes i wd stop and try and get them into my car, hey lets not curse God ok, but if a dog wont willingly come and b friendly, youre risking a bite/attack so not worth the risk. camp spot looks dreamy, wetsuit is a good idea, fits fine, I wd love a wetsuit and a cycle suit, they are also very nice looking if one can fit into one. unlikely the dogs had rabies but as its a very very dangerous virus with a very high fatality rate, this is why its imperative to get tested/treated within ONE hour.

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@@Lauren-vd4qe Thanks, Lauren. We will be careful next time we see strays in danger. Rabies scare with Larrys health issues made us think twice. Hope you get what you want for Christmas and spend time with family and friends Happy New Year 🎊🎆 Alice

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@DownsizingMakesCents and to YOU guys! May the Lord bless you guys with stable health as we honor and obey The Lord.

[@piqua793]

Please don't use Gods name as a cuss word.

[@rayarnold1406]

Lighten up.

[@marychristie6194]

@@rayarnold1406have some respect 🤯

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@piqua793 I see you are pretty new to the channel. I apologize if we offended you. Larry has a rare form of MS - a brain disorder. He tends to say things without thinking. I try to edit anything that might upset people. Sorry I didn’t edit this. And I can’t edit it out now. Once again, I apologize for upsetting you Alice

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@marychristie6194 if you knew Larry, you would know he meant no disrespect. His “filter” doesn’t work like it used to and i missed cutting this out. We meant no offense Alice

[@blessedagent7713]

Was enjoying the video until you started dropping the GD. 😟

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@blessedagent7713 sorry your first comment is your last on DMC Many people understand Larry’s condition - his form of MS (brain disorder ) He often says things he doesn’t mean or remembers saying. I try to catch them but I missed this. We meant no offense by this Alice

[@steveboliver3412]

What a potty mouth Larry. Don’t use Gods name in vain. Thanks

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Steve, I see you aren’t new to the channel so must know of Larry’s brain disorder. I do try to edit him so as to not offend anyone. He often says things he doesn’t mean or remember I’ll try harder. Again, we didn’t meant to offend Alice

[@steveboliver3412]

I understand. Hope he gets better soon Praying for his healing. And we all make mistakes. ❤❤

[@keithDaBest]

sorry , they’re dogs, ride on….. not worth your skin. but that’s just me

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@keithDaBest Keith, glad you found us. We understand your feeling. But we will always try to help where we can - but be more cautious Hope to see you back. Happy New Year Alice