I am a Dirty, Disgusting Woman 🫣 | Day 10

[@dianeschmiane]

What's the dirtiest you've ever been and how did you cope? More camping adventures: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3fVgqWgg62KgdE

[@tpod892]

Absolutely, hands-down, the dirtiest I've ever been was during Army basic training and a bivouac that took place in late Summer/early Fall 1989 just as Hurricane Hugo came up the Eastern Seaboard. While it had dissipated to a tropical storm/depression by the time it hit NJ, it still packed a punch with regard to rainfall. Our command had us try to ride things out at first, but then eventually evacuated us when it was apparent things were still going to be pretty bad. But not until we'd been suffering a few days of cold rain, high winds, and mud, mud, mud. So much mud. With the extra bonus of SAND. I can remember one of our drill sergeants gleefully trotting down the line at the firing range while we all lay in the prone position in the muck shooting at targets, singing "Here comes the rain agaaaain..." at the top of his lungs. Needless to say, I never, EVER took a warm shower for granted ever again. 🫠

[@outlawonadventure]

And you are right that we’ve scrubbed the dirt off the face of work and people judge you by how clean you are. My son got technical certificate instead of a college degree and while he is paid WELL, loves what he does and is happy, he does get dirty. People have given him terrible looks and said some pretty hateful things to him in public just because his clothes aren’t clean after a hard day working. It’s really sad

[@dianeschmiane]

I'm glad to hear he went to the trades. There is serious need there, people are well paid for valuable work, and he won't be in debt forever to some bloated institution pushing questionable ideologies... :)

[@outlawonadventure]

@@dianeschmiane so true! He took classes at the technical school his senior year of high school and graduated with a welding certificate. He is a traveling nuclear pipe welder making 6 figures at 28. Not bad… getting dirty and hard work still is a badge of honor to some folks thank God, because they sure are needed!

[@dianeschmiane]

Wow, that's awesome, good for him! Maybe I should become a traveling pipe welder, that sounds kind of fun, haha... 😂

[@outlawonadventure]

@@dianeschmiane lol, if I had a do over 😂… it does have its trade offs as he spends a lot of time away from family and works long hard hours

[@Bernimv]

Quartzite shower was $5 hot water, bath mat, still wore my chanclas and no timer. Love a fire but, don't like smelling like smoke in my van. As to frustration, girl, I've been there various times. I'm told I clean to much and you're always organizing. Well, there's more to it, but I'll say this from large home2.5 bath 4bedroom full basement Cathedral ceiling 2 walk-in pantries one with a deep sink (you kinda get the picture) I had to downsize into a van which isn't finished $$ circumstances😔. But I'm told everytime there's always something needing to be done in vanlife. i can't wait to finish. Oops😁 i should wrote that in my journal..oh well🤪All that to say I understand...but there's always the reason why and that motivates me and wow do I love Nature

[@dianeschmiane]

Berni, that's an incredible transition, and you have such a healthy attitude about it all. Thanks for the inspiration... :)

[@Bernimv]

@@dianeschmiane Oh my, thank you. Sincerely, I say you give me inspiration to keep going. Cuídate 👊

[@loreneknight9755]

You are such a joy to watch & listen to. ❤️ your sense of humor. You always look @ the bright side, after you talk it out. Really enjoying your journey.

[@tonibauldree7862]

Yes, you said it perfectly. I love watching her videos.

[@outlawonadventure]

There is no better feeling in the world than that fresh from the shower clean when you were grungy! 😂

[@dianeschmiane]

You know it!

[@jolacydoll6459]

Some van life people plan some hotel stays to break up road living. 😊 coffee yes 👍🏽

[@ramonaneyrinck2292]

What I’ve learned about Burningwood. Is that there are different types of wood and each type burns cooler or hotter. When you have a yellow or orange flame you’re burning low and you’ll get lots of sight. When you burn wood that has a higher burn factor your flame will be blue and you’ll have less soot❤

[@dianeschmiane]

Thanks, I'm just learning about this myself... :)

[@cynthia-ray]

You would do well in a minivan. You can have a potty bucket that way. And even heat water for tea inside with window down a few inches. Did you ever take a basin bath? Cold water is very refreshing. I really have to shower every other day minimum.

[@dianeschmiane]

A bigger vehicle is definitely on the wishlist. I've done basin baths, but not cold. I really dislike the cold... :)

[@remiklovic]

LOVE!! Your videos. I was also in Q for the RTR for my first time checking out van life. maybe I'll see you down the road someday. Safe travels, be well.

[@morganmaddison8633]

thank you for keeping it real Diane.....I'm thinking all that soot mixed with the sand that kicks up from the wind would get to me big time too. I know when I got that dirty girl feeling I'd gladly pay the $15, but.....$15 come on they gotcha as there is not much there to choose from!!! Honestly, after I heard Quartizite had rat issues it made me think twice about going there myself. Free camping yes, but I don't want to share my car/bed with a 4-legged rat or a mouse, nope....don't need a house mouse for a room mate. lol I need to get some of those lights....I would imagine they are a camping must haves! can't wait to see where you head next!

[@dianeschmiane]

Morgan, thank you so much! Thankfully, I never had a mouse in the house... :)

[@ImHappyToBeHereToo]

Are you going to Oatman next? I never have campfires now that I'm full-time. I just stick to my butane and propane stoves. Not sooty. I've been here in Quartzsite since Dec 2nd, except for 3 weeks when I went to Mesa to recuperate from Pneumonia. I love it here, and I'm from Phoenix. I have peace and quiet and it's cheap. I so enjoy your humor and your channel.

[@dianeschmiane]

@featherose, thank you so much. I am back home in Tahoe for the time being. Is Oatman where they have all those burros wandering around?

[@ImHappyToBeHereToo]

@@dianeschmiane yes. I'm heading there sometime this summer. I love Burros.

[@dougt8215]

$15 for a shower seems like a lot. When I was camping in Quartzsite, the showers at the Main Street Laundromat & Showers place were $10. However, those showers were a lot smaller than what was shown in your video at the Pilot truck stop. There were free showers at a church on some mornings, but a huge wait. A hairdresser place by the laundromat had $5 showers but also a long wait.

[@ellevanroamer487]

I will have to agree with this assessment because am cheap but if I think about all the times I spent money on silly stupid stuff, $15 for a nice clean shower after 8 days of dust and grime, is priceless. Diane- you should do a card commercial !

[@karinhart489]

It’s $5 at the solan next to the Chevron.

[@wildflowerwind6941]

I wonder why more people don't just eat out of the frying pan. Your food stay warmer that way.

[@dianeschmiane]

Good point... :)

[@melissam3438]

As a former makeup artist, the lipstick thing had me hysterical laughing more than I should probably admit. 😂 Yes, name it!

[@dianeschmiane]

Oh girl, you know I need help... 😂

[@krisg3984]

Diane - yep. I don’t do campfires much anymore. The soot, the pans - everything on me smelling like burnt wood. You breathe it in all night long while you try to sleep . Nope. Nope. Nope. Im going to try a propane fire pit. Instant on , instant off. Flames 🔥 are mesmerizing and comforting . 8 nights in the desert 🌵. The camp prep was pretty great , you have your routines down pat. And had an Adventure ❤ !!! You R O C K !

[@dianeschmiane]

Awww, thanks, and yeah, it's messy all right. And a lot of places out west won't even let you use any kind of wood-burning flame due to the threat of forest fires, so a propane fire pit sounds like an easy idea. I just need to find a smaller portable one... :)

[@geeg7202]

Most truckstops are awesome hot water towels, amenities, clean

[@mstina6717]

I'm a work camper in the summers and I have a trailer. I just couldn't live without a shower every day. My trailer is super small (13ft scamp w/shower thank goodness), I've had to be very particular about what I have in the trailer because of space. Get an electric skillet. I make everything in it, and you can plug it into your Jackery. Have fun and take care:)

[@dianeschmiane]

Wow, that sounds super comfortable, I love those little Scamps. How much power does the electric skillet pull per meal? That's an interesting idea!

[@mstina6717]

@@dianeschmiane I have a 500 jackery and it works fine. My 240 runs my electric blanket. Oh I use to have a lot runaway cube drop and I only paid 3500 new: your little car can totally pull it. It weighs 500 pounds.

[@charlagarth926]

Fat wood should just be used to start the fire…guess you learned that. 🙃 Check out the Solo Stoves. They recirculate and burn up the smoke and particles so there is very little in the air around you. I have one that is small that I can sort of cook on in a pinch.

[@dianeschmiane]

Yeah, found that out, and thanks for the stove tip, I'll check those out!

[@Lonelynope]

I don’t like all the dirt either. I’m from the Midwest where there’s rich black dirt and lush green grass. Took me several (several) years to get over all the dust and dirt here. When I go back or down to the Panhandle I wonder why I just don’t move on from here🤦🏻‍♀️

[@dianeschmiane]

It's amazing what we can adapt to when we really have to... :)

[@katarina1852]

You could be Annette Bening’s sister! 😊 Your videos are unfiltered and authentic and are giving us a realistic picture of car camping. Thank you. I am enjoying every minute of it.

[@dianeschmiane]

Awww, thanks Katarina. I really appreciate your kindness... :)

[@Dedqw3434]

Just stumbled upon your video & want to say thank you for such an honest opinion about the dirt & mice. I’ve thought to myself many time why no one seems to mention those two realities?! Love your humor also.

[@dianeschmiane]

Dedqw, thanks, and lucky for me, no rats were seen! But yeah, the dirt finally got to me... :)

[@ExieB]

I spent the winter at Quartzsite. Four months without a shower. Yep. Four months. Of course, I bathed and washed my long, hair, but it was not the same. After all that time, a shower was a memorable experience.

[@dianeschmiane]

Whoa, that's amazing!

[@ExieB]

@@dianeschmiane The hardest thing was my feet. I cannot bear them to be dirty so I would soak them in soapy water most nights.

[@colleenwehrle6358]

Diane, I am a big fan of your channel! Thanks for keeping it real on SUV camping. I want to make a suggestion to improve your subscribership though. I think you need to change the name of your channel because every time I try to find your videos Siri doesn't understand the pronunciation and I have to search and search to find your channel. I am sure I am not alone. Please add a name that Siri can easily find so I can easily watch your channel! The last two episodes have convinced me that SUV camping is probably not my thing and that I should buy that Aliner trailer that I have my eye on for the trip north to Alaska this summer. Please keep up the good work! I love your channel!

[@dianeschmiane]

Colleen, thanks for the feedback, that's an interesting issue to consider. Yeah, I'm not sure I'd car-camp to Alaska, but a small trailer sounds wonderful!

[@sailinglatis]

Yep! I really enjoy your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your journey out and about on the road. The good, the bad and the well…..what ever.

[@lisacucchiaro9844]

Hi Diane, hope you had a good trip is this a road trip for you? You seem real comfortable and happy l hope you got for your searching for in your life be safe on your up camping trips ❤

[@dianeschmiane]

Lisa, thanks so much. This day was a bit of a low point, but the shower made everything better. Still having fun!

[@lisacucchiaro9844]

@@dianeschmiane l know what you mean sometimes things look a better to deal what you need to deal with but, you seem to be having a good time some times you just need that road trip lol Take Care and Be Safe

[@SippyCupAdventures]

Yup. Pretty much encapsulates why we don't do this! 😬 Cheers to you however 🥤👏👏

[@dianeschmiane]

😂😂😂

[@conniehamilton1781]

FYI Fat wood has a lot of pine pitch in it and is only used to light the fire. Did you see all of the black smoke? That was the pitch burning and that’s why it was so dirty and probably smelled awful! Next time try the stove with regular wood and maybe you might like it better!

[@dianeschmiane]

Connie, thanks, yeah... I'm getting the message on that!

[@CasaNowhere]

I agree, I think it's because it was that fatwood. It's loaded with resin.

[@CharlesAnsman]

You only use Fat Lighter to start you fire, then just load regular wood once the fire is started

[@janicestoodley936]

You are so much fun to listen to and great to watch ! I don’t know you do it because I am not a camper 😂

[@dianeschmiane]

Janice, it's not for everybody. My parents took me camping when I was young, so that made for an easy start.

[@jameter21]

I guess I'd like to see you use that biolite stove with real wood and the fan assembly. No soot then? Nice wrap-up!

[@amiralions2681]

I think you might be a campervan or small RV person rather than a car camper. That way you can carry a propane firepit (instead of wood or charcoal) and more water so that you can shower or at least sponge bath.

[@dianeschmiane]

Yes, a van is on the wishlist for sure... :)

[@charlesknight3204]

Girl … There is nothing like the feeling plus the feeling of accomplishment in finishing a shower in a clean modern truck stop shower with a bench seat in the shower and a never empty coffee pot followed by a four hour computer work session and a fresh Coleman stove cooked meal!!! It is simply sublime!!! BTW, I agree about the distain that I felt when I worked industrial construction and when I worked agriculturally as a ranch hand or baling hay!!! People looked and look down at good clean dirt and hard work!!! That was before computers were integrated into farm and industrial equipment and the price of farm and industrial equipment became astronomical!!! Oh, well!!! Believe me, I know the feeling you felt. Happy trails on your next adventures!!! Until your next video, take care, be safe, best wishes and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨‍🌾✝️🙏🖖⛺️

[@dianeschmiane]

Chuck, thank you so much. It's good to get really dirty every now and then to remind us how it feels... :)

[@charlesknight3204]

@@dianeschmiane Amen, sister, amen!!! God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨‍🌾✝️🙏🖖🐩

[@zafiracamper]

This is turning into a proper road trip 🎉(how long is it/ has it/ lasted for?)

[@dianeschmiane]

It was about two weeks, and as usual, I took waaaaaay too much footage!

[@zafiracamper]

@@dianeschmiane sweeet and better to have way too much than not enough 👌🏻

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

For me, camp fires are not worth the effort. Maybe because I am old but when it gets dark and cold I will be in bed. Being up at sunrise is good.

[@dianeschmiane]

Yes, they are a lot of work and mess... :)

[@naturelover1284]

I think if your like Bob, can't remember last time he washed his hair, and enthralled with wonder bread it is a good life.

[@usnavyvet]

Great title for your video, lol, guaranteed to garner more clicks…appreciate your honesty about #carcampinglife. 🐿️🐿️🐿️

[@dianeschmiane]

Always learning on the job here, haha!

[@robertamahoney2109]

🤣🤣another great video. Camping and hiking pretty much my entire life I know about soot and dirt. We would camp for a week with the 5 girls and not shower. 🎵Lipstick on your canines, never gonna tell on you🎶 ..I cannot remember name of song, its " lipstick on your collar" 😁😁Showing my age!! Great quote from Mike Rowe.. Thank you for being so honest about the way we are judged, sadly so true. Stay safe ok ..Roberta

[@dianeschmiane]

Roberta, thank you so much. A little deep dirt is good now and then, makes you appreciate civilization all the more... :)

[@grandmalulu]

Good video. Thanks for sharing your story honestly. 😊

[@raysboatingandadventure1277]

Very nice, found campsite with nice bushes to pee at. Highlight of your day, I'm sure. Nice video. In your younger days, did you think this would be a thought to ponder. Probably not. Happy trails.

[@dianeschmiane]

I had no idea what the future would bring and still don't, but whatever it is, I'll roll with it!

[@janetenglish7084]

I’m going to begin by saying that I am not a camping or camp fire expert. When I saw you putting the wood in the stove my first thought was the wood looked like fat wood. Then you said it was fat wood. My understanding is you only use fat wood to start a fire, not to keep using it for the fire. I’m guessing that all that fat wood caused a lot of smoke and soot. With that being said, I enjoy your channel and think it’s great that you go on adventures. I wish you success in your travels and KZbin. Thank you for bringing us along!

[@dianeschmiane]

Thanks, yes, I think you're right about the Fat Wood!

[@RippSnortin]

I rarely have a campfire. First you are breathing tons of carcinogens. On top of that it makes everything smell like stale smoke.

[@dianeschmiane]

I don't mind the smell of smoke so long as I can easily wash it off... :)

[@pythonmom]

Girl! I love you! Your videos make my day!!

[@dianeschmiane]

Awwww, thank you!!!

[@pythonmom]

@@dianeschmiane you are so very welcome!

[@theunknownnomad]

We call fat wood fat lighter in the south. We only use a small piece to start a fire

[@dianeschmiane]

Yes, I'm learning (slowly)... :)

[@theunknownnomad]

@@dianeschmiane mistakes are the best lessons

[@stormdavies250]

Thank you! I always go to loves for gas. That will help. 😆

[@dianeschmiane]

I love Loves, they had great showers!

[@thekatzzzzzz]

You can take showers at the laundromat across from The Family Dollar on Main St. Didn't anybody tell you that???

[@dianeschmiane]

I heard there were lines so I went for the faster solution that also had coffee... :)

[@thekatzzzzzz]

@@dianeschmiane Oh okay. I was like, go to town and take a shower girl! lolol.

[@dawnvierra4063]

I would have been a screaming meanie after 3 days no shower or bath. So spoiled. That's a deal breaker for me. You deserve a medal for waiting so long for a shower. That shower had to be heavenly. 😂totally cracked me up when you commented about putting your whole face in pan. Also hadnt mentioned before but your brunhilde braids on your hat are a hoot

[@dianeschmiane]

Dawn, thanks. That hat is super dorky but warm, it's definitely grown on me... 😂

[@stormdavies250]

Quartzite was my dirtiest experience. I was only there for 2 weeks. So the last shower I had was at home before I left. I’m actually intimidated by showering at a truck stop. It will be a real personal achievement if I ever do it. But I didn’t have your soot experience. I hope you don’t mind but it really made me laugh 😂😂😂.

[@dianeschmiane]

The truck stop shower isn't a big deal at all as I found out, but try Love's. I had a better experience there with infinite hot water... :)

[@Bernimv]

@@dianeschmiane my choice as well us Love's Travel Stop

[@dennyj8650]

First- and there's no dirt that can't be cleaned up, that's just life!

[@Simpletruth-t3q]

Shower 🚿 ,,,amazing 🚿,,, the best feeling,,,I’m with ya on the car camping, definitely not a lot of room,,,but doable…thank you again for another great video,,,I so look forward to them,,,you are real,,thats what we are looking for. 😀

[@dianeschmiane]

Debra, thank you, and thanks for becoming a member!!! 🌺😍

[@roxanes43]

Such a poignant and empathetic message. Just the act of getting clean in a shower improves one's perspective, thus the trend of pop-up showers for those who are unhoused - such a cool endeavor. Anyhoo, thank you for sharing! P.S The quotes on the screen were epic.

[@ourrvsunsets]

Diane - get out of that car and get yourself a van, or a truck and small trailer. That will make the nomad experience way more enjoyable! No more squatting in the bushes, and your own shower!!!

[@dianeschmiane]

Yeah, I need to earn the money for all that... #goals

[@RippSnortin]

Hands like that is why l would never attend a nomad potluck. Next time you are watching a video with nomad food prep. keep and eye on the hands. It's like the street food vendors in India.

[@jackwalsh1468]

Diane, I enjoyed your "Dirty' little video. Fatwood Ashes to ashes and sooty dust to dust. Apply the soap, friction and water and wash away the disgust. Another poem from the "Crap House Poet"... Cheers, Mate.

[@dianeschmiane]

Crap House Poet, I love it!

[@Deekers2020]

The Laundromat in Q is cheaper for a shower than truck stop.

[@dianeschmiane]

Thanks for the tip!

[@doncolincreative]

Wondering about your previous experience shooting and editing video. Compelling content! Donnie@JUDEA Roams

[@dianeschmiane]

I practiced on another channel for four years before starting this one, so not my first rodeo... :)

[@carolgerman4578]

So Happy your clean ❤😊

[@dianeschmiane]

Haha, me too!

[@PrplAngl]

💜 Love your sense of humor 😅

[@nhbomar]

Another great video!!

[@watchout694]

Just wondering if you are interested in FB female car/van meetups I see on lots of YT channels. Various content creators are having meetups and just wondered if you like that sort of thing. 🤔

[@dianeschmiane]

I've never done one, but I suppose it's possible. Let me do a livestream first and see how that goes... :)

[@lawrencefox563]

See your elf hat , should send you more stylish ooshanka , cossack fur hat.

[@sandra1761]

A rat invasion? 😢 Is this what happens when you live in your car? I still want to do it though. Thanks for sharing your story 😊❤

[@dianeschmiane]

Not typically, but I did hear stories of aggressive rats getting into vehicles at Quartzsite, so I used the lights to repel them. It seemed to work, but I also don't think I was parked in any of the heaviest rat areas that seemed to be closer to town.

[@kathystevens8163]

If you have a bigger vehicle, you could actually have a wash station and keep a lil cleaner... icky ash.

[@surfindodo]

Im kinda thinking the wood you used... Hope you have a better day.

[@dianeschmiane]

Yes, I think you're right, and everything got better... :)

[@jefftackett282]

Gym with showers you know truckstops don't go every 5 days

[@33Jenesis]

Click bait😂 Welcome to join the eating from pot club! I have been eating from pots and skillets for years (at home) LOL

[@wildflowerwind6941]

I hate the smell of smoke from a fire.

[@RippSnortin]

Fatwood is for getting a fire started not for using as firewood.😅

[@dianeschmiane]

Yeah, so I'm learning, haha!

[@marksr8784]

Great video 📹...Your a 🌟 🤩

[@dianeschmiane]

Awww, thanks!

[@watchout694]

Girl, I just love ya! I loved hearing the down dirty details on your trip. Who wouldn't? Who doesn't want the truth? That's why I love ya. Can't wait to see you on your travels back up home. But I'll be honest, your meal did not look appealing whatsoever! You certainly loved it, and that is all that counts! But just saying... It did not look appealing😬😩🛒💃🏻

[@dianeschmiane]

Thanks, yes, that's one of my hallmarks. Food that looks disgusting but tastes great. I'll try to work on that... 😂

[@NoCarNancy]

Were you out that far to not go into town and shower?

[@dianeschmiane]

No, just 10-15 minutes to town.

[@Outfun]

Would you be heading to Jerome ?

[@dianeschmiane]

😘😘😘

[@patriciarhodes5977]

Do the lights really keep the rodents away?

[@dianeschmiane]

So far they have. Bob Wells talks about this trick extensively on his CheapRVLiving channel.

[@exoticbeautyblisssimpson8430]

Why not get a travel Trailer to pull.

[@dianeschmiane]

My little car can only tow 1500lbs, so not a lot to choose from in that range... :)

[@MotherMartini]

#cleansquirrel

[@paularandall2798]

That’s worth it

[@PrplAngl]

👍

[@paularandall2798]

Write your needed stuff down!

[@CharlesAnsman]

Showered, but didn't brush your hair ?

[@dianeschmiane]

Not with bristles!

[@Luigi13]

Is it a choice or a dichotomy for doing this? It seems that you have a choice to live a normality of a lifestyle isn't it? You have a house a family a caring husband and more or am I mistaken? Doing what you do is purely a choice to experiment isn't it? Or is it for entertainment purpose? Many have gone on You-Tube because there is money to be made while enjoying the exploring of the country or World and for some is a way to make a living. Sure there are issues living in a car and it isn't all that glamorous as some try to depict it. Then for the sake of the making of a video and its circumstance I hear you for the broadcasted dilemma. I drove across the US 12 times but never thought of anything I just enjoyed the trip and what I saw, and at the time there where no You-Tube or cellphones for that matter, now it is much easier and there is a lot of information w/out even watching any You-Tube videos. Cheers. ✌✌

[@montana4939]

It frustrating to here you complain about the fire , perhaps you need a larger rig and maybe a propane fire place , we couldn’t watch the rest of the video , best wishes to you

[@dianeschmiane]

🌻

[@ellevanroamer487]

I like this video because you seem happy and accomplished! . . . and clean.

[@dianeschmiane]

After a bit of struggle, yes... :)