Carol did great on her excursion to the tower and other area's. I'm sure that we all watched her the whole way.
@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot3 жыл бұрын
Carol you deserve a medal 🏅 for making it to the tower, and a great tour you gave us of the castle👍
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike and Trish 🙏😀
@Jackie-hb9hr2 ай бұрын
Ball gowns and Tuxedos are in the boot!! 🤣🤣🤣 Peel castle looks fantastic
@desmondbroad13053 жыл бұрын
Ken your a funny man .....carol says yes I've still got a pain in my side and you said we will take more painkillers .we haha 😂😂😂😂😂😍😎
@devobee2 ай бұрын
Love walking with Carol!
@assassinjane3 жыл бұрын
Ahoy Pirates! :D Told ya, Carol is one badass classy lady right there, aye! .) Enjoyed her adventures, and all the professionally detailed tour she gave. Lovely animals and spectacular views! Thank you, my dear folks! Captain of the good old Blackthorne
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Captain. Glad you enjoyed the tour. Stay safe out there 👍😀❤️
@julieblackstock86503 жыл бұрын
Loved the Castle , Im like Carol. I love history
@lornamoore2423 ай бұрын
Carol u did amazing. Very strong willed lady x
@moodygirlcreates1302 ай бұрын
Carols photography is absolutely beautiful!! You should sale prints!!!
@dottysdetours3 жыл бұрын
God bless Carol, She is most certainly a very determined lady indeed.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave 🤗
@Sushi2735 Жыл бұрын
You both work very hard to bring us all these beautiful videos of places I would never see otherwise. Thank you so much for the dedicated work you do! PS. As an American I just can’t get my head around something built 1000 yrs ago. We are tiny specks in the march of time.
@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын
We enjoy making them and we can look back on them when the travel ends 👍
@lyndabrown44946 ай бұрын
Beautiful adventures with every video. I watch 4 or 5 every day trying to catch up. Carol, thank you for hiking those steep paths so we can see the amazing views. I so enjoy your adventures from the comfort of my easy chair. Looking forward to many more!
@LifeistooshortCK6 ай бұрын
Glad you like them Lynda ❤️
@jbowerdel2 жыл бұрын
wow!! just love that castle walk footage!! the place-and the filming-perfect!! thanks for the tour!
@michaelteale63863 жыл бұрын
Well done carol that was a hell of a walk and windy. Excellent as always guys.
@janharald17143 жыл бұрын
Yehaaa weel done Carol just gett down again good luck 👍
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jan 😁
@annedavidson53992 ай бұрын
Carol, that view after your long hike was beautiful. Thank you for making the trek and sharing it.
@LifeistooshortCKАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Barbara-yj5tl2 жыл бұрын
Your commentary is excellent when you go on your walkabout’s Carol..you make everything sound so interesting even while you’re getting out of puff..well done you!
@LifeistooshortCK2 жыл бұрын
She is a natural. Didn’t want to do it at first but has since taken to it like a duck to water 😁👍
@musicalmarion3 жыл бұрын
Ooh I'm first hello you two !! : )
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Hello 😁👍
@waiheketranscend3 жыл бұрын
Really good. Thank you Carol! 😁😁😁👌👌👌
@paulfisher79112 жыл бұрын
well done carol for showing me your adventures and ken keep them coming as i do so enjoy your videos
@LifeistooshortCK2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Paul. Thanks for watching 😀
@captured-by-kenny3 жыл бұрын
First class, great to watch someone who is real👍👍👍
@simons51933 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Thank you. And you Carol, you did climb that hill like a champ!! that was steep!!
@lindatierney8934Ай бұрын
Thank you for the view , greetings from New Zealand
@shaunmckenna19233 жыл бұрын
Hello Ken / Carol Gret video nice job Carol beautiful old castle and that was quite the hike but worth it I loved all the heather very pretty. Thanks for the posting as always so good . Take care .
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shaun. Glad you enjoyed it 😀
@madformorgan78483 жыл бұрын
Great video, great choice of music
@whiskeycook33233 жыл бұрын
Thank you carol for the lovely and informative tour of this great castle
@lorrainejames40952 жыл бұрын
Wow it looked very cold,I think carol deserved her dinner.
@brigitkarlsen4294 Жыл бұрын
Your walk about was magical
@bedclintred3 жыл бұрын
Good to see Carol out & about, she certainly deserved an ice cream after that walk. 👍😁😍
@jatorresrv3 жыл бұрын
10th century, WOW! Thanks for the footage (pun intended) and narration Carol, these historical treasures are a favorite. Thanks for sharing.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🙂
@andycoles45883 жыл бұрын
Great vlog , very interesting 👍 👌 Thanks 👍 🤩
@douglasappleby90073 жыл бұрын
To be remembered forever by us as “Carol’s Tower”
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
😁👍
@Fred3173 жыл бұрын
Carol is a real trooper. Way to push through those achy muscles. Please be careful hiking alone though.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Carol has radio contact with me and I know where she is going so if she ever got concerned I would be there very soon. The Isle of Man is a very safe place, other places she wouldn’t walk alone. 👍
@Glenrsi3 жыл бұрын
Loved "Waking Ned" the movie. One of those movies you can watch again and again. I see it's also known as "Waking Ned Devine". Beautiful scenery in this episode. 🙂
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Glen. We enjoyed the film too 😁
@hopeonthetrail69842 жыл бұрын
I so enjoyed this video. Such beautiful sites and history. Thank's and Blessings, Teri
@LifeistooshortCK2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Teri 🙏
@lcook08253 жыл бұрын
That castle was so interesting and the views fantastic.
@getawaygeese3 жыл бұрын
Loved that drone shot around the castle - colours stunning. Can’t believe they went swimming in that water we shuddered ….very impressive castle ..great tour carol….that heather was beautiful colours … great walk challenge
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stew and Jane 😀
@paulmcintosh323 жыл бұрын
I love your adventurous spirit. Well done Carol for making it to the top. Well done Ken for fuelling her with a lovely breakfast
@blogeyblog3 жыл бұрын
Ken and Carol I just wanted to say a huge thank you for taking the time and effort to put together such entertaining and pleasant videos. As a disabled person I don't get out much and your video log of your exploits and travels is something that I look forward to seeing. They are well made, with great facts about the areas visited, I love the drone footage and most of all I love seeing your campervan and how you've made it work for you, simply amazing. Thank you both immensely.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Nichola for your lovely comment it is much appreciated. We are glad you enjoy the videos and are happy to have you join us on our travels. Take care ❤️
@sound2photo3 жыл бұрын
Epic climb there Carol, you deserve medals for the determination, especially given those winds! Here they are...🥇🥇🥇😂👌👌
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the medals I will wear them with pride. 😁👍
@jennyyipcy2 жыл бұрын
Can't tell you both how much I enjoy your vlogs!!! So inspiring...especially when one is lockdown downunder during this pandemic. Thank you for sharing 😘
@LifeistooshortCK2 жыл бұрын
We know how lockdown feels so good to know the videos help. 👍
@robertsworld45493 жыл бұрын
If I recall from a much earlier vlog, Carol doesn't particularly enjoy doing the video. Well, Carol, you have done an excellent job, even if this isn't your normal cup of tea.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Carol is learning more and more each day and as you have noticed she is beginning to enjoy filming her walks ❤️👍
@stealthcampereddie44643 жыл бұрын
So glad Carol is feeling better, I really love the channel
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eddie 🙂
@musicalmarion3 жыл бұрын
Lovely video again, Carol I liked that Crypt lol. I wouldn't fancy spending the night there though! Gosh those mediaeval ruins are fascinating. Such a lot of great information, thank you, and Ken I love the music you use for the vlogs. They're all SO interesting! 🥰
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
There are voices shouting in that crypt and a dog whining by the statue in in the guard house. We didn’t add any sound effects only a bit of music. Spooky.
@clareclark65353 жыл бұрын
I heard help me 😲 I heard the dog whine too.
@CamperVanya3 жыл бұрын
Stunning drone shots of a beautiful area. Well done Carol on your hike and well done Ken on your mammoth editing sesh! 🙌
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sue. I know you appreciate the work involved. Hope you enjoyed your Scottish trip, we are loving yoyr videos 😀👍❤️
@naddy373 жыл бұрын
Well done Carol for making the trek up to the tower, especially so soon after your little tumble. Hope you got your ice cream treat, you certainly deserve it x
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nadine. I had forgotten all about the ice cream by the time I got back to the van ☺️
@sheilaUK3 жыл бұрын
Oooh great videoing Carol! Lovely vlog once again. The lamb looked Yummy Mmmmm-Mmm 😊
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sheila. The lamb was good 😋
@ThoseHappyDays3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks to Carol for her tour round the castle, we love ruins! ❤
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Cheers ❤️
@sheilarussell88523 жыл бұрын
I echo all the comments about Carol’s great video tour. You are such a trouper and a lovely lady.
@anthonykinrade86423 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thanks
@CJ-bs7zl3 жыл бұрын
Perfect Saturday evening viewing. Thanks for sharing xx
@annehunter-compian11253 жыл бұрын
I hope Carol is all better 🙏🤗
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Fully recovered now, thank you 🙏 ☺️
@RaimoLehtinen3 жыл бұрын
Very nice🙂👍 I am very happy to have found this channel.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that!
@countryvanlifeuk3 жыл бұрын
Glad to Carol is on mend x Wow 5 edited in advance Ken 👏👏 I struggle with 2 🤪🤪 You must try cold water swimming and snorkelling, its amazing. And Bravo Carol on making it to the trig point 👏😘 Travel Safe x 👍🏴🚐🐶🐶 Stephen & Skye
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen & Skye. We’re not as brave as you when it comes to cold water swimming 🏊♂️ 🥶 Hope you are feeling better, safe and happy travels 🚐🐶❤️😀👍
@mattb19513 жыл бұрын
Looks good weather here also Wet nice
@lostinlivi3 жыл бұрын
I hope you got that ice cream, Carol ... it was certainly well earned and deserved!
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I had forgotten all about the ice cream by the time I got back to the van 😁
@lcook08253 жыл бұрын
Feel better soon Carol.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Larry 🙏
@aunchaleeloscalzo71953 жыл бұрын
You did a great job Carol👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽you’ve made it to the top. 💕
@RODPIKERDRONESUK3 жыл бұрын
Great castle and landscape loved it take care Ken and carol 👍
@RaimoLehtinen3 жыл бұрын
Hello Sir 🙂
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Rod 👍😀
@ramblinginramsey13952 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your mighty climb.
@LifeistooshortCK2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@dianabelcher393 жыл бұрын
Another great video, Carol's very interesting tour of the castle as well as the climb to the tower, all the very nice drone footage with views and wild life.... Once again thank you so much for sharing....
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Diana. Glad you enjoyed it 😀
@amandamundy37643 жыл бұрын
Well done Carol, hope you’re feeling better after your fall!
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Amanda, feeling much better now 🙂
@maureend533 жыл бұрын
Lovely video and well done Carol ❤️ on that great walk X
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Maureen. Glad you enjoyed it 😊
@lynsidebotham4683 жыл бұрын
Great tour/walk Carol, fantastic views 🙂
@mattb19513 жыл бұрын
Carol u and 🇬🇧 Ken seems so fit be safe ☘️🇮🇪
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt 🙂
@johnbastien38723 жыл бұрын
CAROL ROCKS! Despite her injuries - full on laundry, a day reconnaissance patrol of the fortification with briefing. Was Carol in 2 Commando? Great job Ma'am! BRAVO ZULU! Good thing you cooked the great looking meal after that yomp of hers.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. Carol likes to keep active as you can tell ☺️
@adelarsen97763 жыл бұрын
Had a laugh about the tux's and ball gowns... Nice to hear Vikings get a mention. Half mast flags at RNLI mean a ship mate has passed away or been killed in action. Or perhaps they're sick of being a taxi service for the dinghy divers ? The lamb and veg looked the business. Enjoyed, thanks :-)
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ade 👍🙂
@flytyer383 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to ad a note here, I live in Washington state here in the U S.. I've watched your You Tube series and really enjoyed them very much, they remind me of my visit there traveling around the UK for 6 weeks in a rented 2016 Peugeot Partner.. I only wish that I could do it again, loved the country and the people.. Thanks for your serries... Dan
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Dan. Glad you are enjoying the Isle of Man videos 🙂👍
@kjellgolsen8521 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great trip-videos. Like the footage, history and information and smal talk from you. Have seen a lot this weekend - sometimes one has the time. Keep up the great work !
@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын
That’s good to hear. Thanks for watching 🙂👍
@alanj19353 жыл бұрын
Well done Carol, what a trooper. Ice cream? More deserving of a G & T
@moirabardin90303 жыл бұрын
Great day out asual the views are fantastic , the castle was beautiful in a rugged sort of way. carol you were brave going down into the crypt and going up around looking at the views , that was some walking you done, while Ken had a much easier job. I always luv my history lessons, you always give plenty of information. cant wait until I see next video. take care and safe safe.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Moira. Glad you enjoyed it. Take care ❤️
@susanne5273 жыл бұрын
Great Job Carol! Beautiful footage
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Susanne 🙂
@billyknox3 жыл бұрын
Great video and information 🎥😊
@martianleaderrichy15203 жыл бұрын
Another nice vlog, thank you 👽👍 that Lamb looked tasty 😃
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
It was! Thanks Martian Leader 👍🙂
@jayneiveson21723 жыл бұрын
Another great video! But you missed out on the AMAZING kipper baps from that kiosk in Peel! A 'must-have' every time I visit the Island!
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Keep watching, they might appear in a future video 😉
@dawnmartin893 жыл бұрын
Fabulous footage and detail from Carol. Amazing walk, well done for doing that. It must have been tough going. Am loving this second half of Isle of Man adventure. Hope Ken had nice meal cooked and ready for when you got back. 😁
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dawn. The lamb Ken cooked was lovely. Plenty more videos from the Isle of Man to come 😀👍
@daveevans82563 жыл бұрын
Well done Carol, that was some trek up there.
@lcook08253 жыл бұрын
Wow that was some walk.
@kelbo1warnock8243 жыл бұрын
Well Done Carol!!! That was quite the hike and I really appreciated the views! I'm also glad Ken made dinner....
@YDysgwrAraf3 жыл бұрын
Good to see you doing the cooking, Ken! I wondered when it would be your turn.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
I will be doing more cooking as you will see in forthcoming episodes. I have decided not to edit at all on trips as it really spoils it. Episodes will be fewer and further between. 😉
@gregbolitho97752 ай бұрын
Castles amazing, you look at the ones in the movies and they look like Not square pavers, Hollywood and to some extent Brit Movies. 11:25in No slippery shoes thanks Carol!!! Corrin's Tower seemsto be way higher than the Breakwater Light? ✋[Hi 5] Nice walk Carol, views were specy! Your could wack a car park on that corner and still have room drive round. 27:37in How'd Snoopy go down there? Part of my 'Bucket List' was visit WW2 stuff, Malta, Tobruk, buy a van in Italy, and drive up thru Europe and England try and find a few relies. Nice goin m8s, keep ya eyes on the road and ya hands upon the wheel Eh!
@LifeistooshortCK2 ай бұрын
@@gregbolitho9775 Cheers Greg ❤️
@kerryevans15623 жыл бұрын
Tis yourselves ... Greetings from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪....
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Greetings Kerry. 👍
@donnysweekendvanlifetravel78543 жыл бұрын
great vid really loved these iom vids all the best donny
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Donny. There’s plenty more to come from the Isle of Man 🙂
@lorrimiller8353 жыл бұрын
Wonderful job on that tour Carol!
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lorri 🙂
@clareclark65353 жыл бұрын
Was travelling back from Ireland when this came out so watching now
@clareclark65353 жыл бұрын
Noticed you have 14k followers now. Well deserved. Your channel has certainly grown since I first followed you August 2020 xx
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
@@clareclark6535 Hope you enjoy the latest episode. Thanks for sticking with us all this time 🙏 Hope you had a good time in Ireland 😀
@clareclark65353 жыл бұрын
@@LifeistooshortCK I definitely did x
@drewski3633 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a lovely video. Peel kippers really are world-class smoked fish. I really must order some more. Wishing you both safe travels.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy 👍🙂
@alanjackson46463 жыл бұрын
Loved Carol’s exped and the drone footage with accompanying music was excellent. Regards AJ
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks AJ 🙂
@Wizardinthewild3 жыл бұрын
Love the walks which Carol did. Beautiful buildings and Heathers. Stunning views. Another fine vlog job 🧙♂️😊
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 😀
@petecotton79623 жыл бұрын
Another great video featuring one of my favourite places to visit. Well done on climbing that hill to the Tower Carol, that is something I haven't manged to do yet, but the views were amazing. You really missed out on not having an ice cream, Davidsons ice creams are some of the best I have ever had. Looking forward to seeing you at the Royal Manx Show, I was there on the Friday and had a great day.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Pete. We went to the show on the Saturday in the end 😀
@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft52043 жыл бұрын
Good video
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee 😀👍
@delmiller41843 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us with you on that walk Carol. The scenery was amazing and I absolutely loved all the bright heather.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Del 🙂
@peteredwards3383 жыл бұрын
I once crept into a crypt then crept out .
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
😂😱😁
@thethreemusketeersvanlife3 жыл бұрын
Hiya we have been following you for some time now and we love your channel ....you give a great insite to how vanlife is ...with a good mixture of touring in the van ...site seeing but also the house keeping cooking washing ect .....we started our vanlife in a Toyota Hiace that we converted ourselves ....we are now full time so had to get something a tad larger so we are now in a LWB Sprinter....but we do miss our Hiace and you show in your little red that its possible .....thankyou for your lovely vlogs ...Nikki 🙂 ...ps glad Carol is on the mend x
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Well done for being full time, I am not sure we could be that dedicated and certainly not in the Little Red Camper. We enjoy showing what its really like to tour, the ups and downs but so far its been mostly ups touch wood.
@tinamcloughlin27103 жыл бұрын
Ohhh Chutney it nearly killed me walking up that hill with you. That crypt looked spooky. Another lovely peaceful vlog thank you guys really enjoyed that and looking forward to the show. xx
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Sorry about dragging you up that hill Tina 😂 Thanks for watching 😀
@tinamcloughlin27103 жыл бұрын
@@LifeistooshortCK That's ok I didn't have to go did I? Couldn't resist it. xx
@motorhomenarrowboat13 жыл бұрын
Well done Carol that was very entertaining and informative also one hell of hike. Love the drone shots.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas 😀
@suekniveton29953 жыл бұрын
Well done Carol that was some hike and the historical information was appreciated 👏the music accompanied to this one was beautiful and appropriate lovely watch so enjoyable thank you both 😊 take care 🙂
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sue. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
@emmapillinger50153 жыл бұрын
Well done Carol. What an adventure ! Really enjoyed this. Peel looks to be an interesting place to visit ❤️ Made me chuckle to see Ken chilling with his peanuts when you got back 🤣
@tillygirl74503 жыл бұрын
Yummy 9:56! Oh, I miss having an "English Breakfast', or as you folks call it, "breakfast". 😄😛 This is one thing I'll concede to, the Brits do a better breakfast, than us Americans. 😁😊💖
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
We certainly do a nice breakfast in the UK but then again we have had lots of good ones in the US. Your pancakes with maple syrup leave ours standing.
@marykenna57783 жыл бұрын
OMG Carol you are some woman.!!!Are you on your own going up there.???????? I would be terrified ..great videos.Ken put the kettle on she is on the way home.☘
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
It felt very safe Mary. There were a few couples and groups of people that I met on the way back and they were friendly 😀
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Ken here. Carol always takes a walkie talkie with her and I know her route. If she became worried I would be there in a flash. 👍
@garyhalkon87493 жыл бұрын
Again a delightful video capturing the beautiful IoM. So glad the KZbin algorithm brought your channel to me. Surprised you didn't burn the van clutch out on Niarbyl Road! I've known tractors struggle on it.
@LifeistooshortCK3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to our channel. Thanks for watching. It was a struggle on that road 🙂