Life update - I lost my cottage & my dog.

[@dougdavidson175]

Thank you for the update Robin. Sorry about the loss of your dog. Take care & stay safe.

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you 😊

[@lithostheory]

Respect dat je dit durft te delen met iedereen! Op naar betere tijden :)

[@overlandingrobin]

Dankjewel :) zeker, onwards & upwards

[@besteven]

Wow, tough year. You got through it well, though, so good on ya. And thank you for letting us know what's been happening with you. Looking forward to the rest of the build.

[@ThePhantomkj]

You are a strong amazing lady. Thank you for sharing, can’t wait to see what wonderful adventures you get up to with the build and doggos. +1 for hero dog content! He’s got your back ;)

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you! And massive thanks for the donation (I didn’t even know that was possible on YT😅) Zuko really is the best, I celebrated his B-day last Saturday :)

[@race-partners]

That story would change anyone's perspective. Respect for working through this. And big thanks to your brave doggo

[@nahimgonzalez1059]

Thank you for the Update Robin. So sorry about the loss of your dog and the things you had to pass through. Better days gonna come to your life. Stay safe buddy, have a good day :)

[@mngbennett]

Thank you for the video. Time heals all wounds. I love that fridge.

[@overlandingrobin]

Me too, I love the bright yellow

[@dangriffiths613]

I am so sorry that you had to go through this horrible situation. You are young, smart, strong, talented and very beautiful. You got this. Looking forward to your future adventures

[@chevymike1968]

So very sorry you have gone through all of this. You're a strong woman and you will get back to what you love. Good luck on the Volvo! :)

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you! :D

[@jez_77]

Very sorry to hear that, wish you all the best! Ive found your channel/instagram through some reel making fun of Volvo aerodynamics, stayed because you seem like a genuinely great and interesting person with a lot of passion for your projects and adventures, its always so cool to follow your work. And remember that we, the community, are always here to support you! Stay strong and take care Robin! Lots of awesome stuff ahead of you for sure

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you for your kind words & I’m happy you’re liking the Volvo content 😁. I’m sure I’ll find a cottage of my own once the time is right!

[@jez_77]

@@overlandingrobin Im sure you will find it, also time will heal wounds and everything will work out :) And oh yeah, I love Volvo content. I remember that first reel being the "A in Volvo stands for aerodynamics" with your truck rolling by, it made me laugh quite a bit. I then checked the instagram that posted it and immediately thought what an awesome and unique projects youre doing, especially that offroad/overlanding js very close to my heart as well. Also the garage looks incredible so far, and that office of yours seems very nice too and super cozy. Fridge is a perfect touch!

[@chestertownelectric6290]

You are an inspiration to us all.

[@overlandingrobin]

That’s really kind, thanks

[@Mrtallguy76]

Thanks for sharing your story. And what an incredible workspace you’ve got, that’s got to be a bucket list workshop - so much space.

[@RandomA1F0B3]

Nicely done! I've never been very resolute, so I admire the quality in others. You seem really connected with yourself, so no doubt this was a good thing to do.

[@groundfloor711]

The office setup looks super cool!! So does the fridge.

[@justinelliott293]

I just found you through Instagram Reels, and I'm excited to see your future projects! It looks like you're on a good path.

[@arkham67]

I’m so sorry to hear your news pal especially over the loss of your girl, such a terribly tough thing to deal with. Thinking of you and wishing that the road ahead for you and your remaining pup is fun.

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you, on to better times :)

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

Sorry to hear about your home and dog situation. It's scary that someone followed you from a supermarket - so good that you called the police! I took the bulkhead out between the cab and the loading area of my van so that I wouldn't have to get out to be able to move between the living space and the cab. Your build space looks really well organised from above in your dads workshop. The vehicle components are looking really good

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you!

[@Chillymac1970]

Robin, as a military vet, I can totally understand staying busy to keep your mind occupied. That's very healthy for the mind. Stay focused, and there are many adventures waiting for you.

[@drut79]

So sorry you had a bad experience in a remote area. Good to see it didn’t keep you from your plans. Stay adventurous, yet cautious. Maybe add some passive security? Bear spray, satellite phone, etc.

[@domecrack]

I just stumbled on this channel this morning but I still want to say I'm so sorry about your loss. Also this harrowing experience in the forest. I hope that guy is still in jail.

[@jasonswift7098]

So sorry about the passing of your Dog 😢

[@kwestak]

Stay strong!

[@mozkotze6415]

People come and go, life goes on and memories last forever, keep going never give up and well done, your stronger than most ❤

[@captainwin6333]

Fit a strobe light just above the entrance door to the camper. If anyone comes around at night, hit the strobe switch inside the camper and they'll be blinded for hours. With the Volvo, you wont have to go out the back to get to the driver seat which is safer.

[@overlandingrobin]

I’ve upgraded the habitat on my Landrover and put lights all around :) some of these lights are “bear” lights and will blind you when they start flickering.

[@Ipsissimus]

@@overlandingrobin But what if they play hardcore music and start dancing?

[@ryansmith1312]

From one person having a tough year to another, thanks for sharing and best wishes. Glad you have Australia to look forward to ( I was wondering whats next when you mentioned that)

[@overlandingrobin]

So excited for Australia! Gives me motivation to finish the truck :)

[@WACONimages]

Serieuze rollercoaster allemaal. Fijn dat je hulp kreeg en daar om durfde te vragen. Tevens weer mooie plannen en vooruitzichten ook. Succes!

[@overlandingrobin]

Dankjewel! :D

[@jbhk7977]

Wow wat een eerlijke video. Gelukkig weer een C303 kenner terug in het land.😉

[@elrayox8932]

Hi, new to your channel. Sorry for your breakup, you seem like a very positive person and you’ll be okay. Your camping story is wild. Sketchy situations like that can really put the clamps on your psyche. Crank on your Volvo. That thing is gonna be awesome!

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you so much!

[@LegacyUser]

Sorry you had a bad experience. The new place looks nice.

[@robcreel4257]

Good to see you! Sorry about the life BS. Glad you got help though. Even tough people need help sometimes. Take care. Hope to see you again soon.

[@overlandingrobin]

Thanks! Will be posting more soon

[@brendanward3784]

These decisions can be difficult but better done sooner rather than later. When you’re travelling through Australia there is a big Land Rover community and a small Volvo 202/303 community

[@superted2091]

Aweee Robin , i hear you , i believe you are in a good place now , thank you for this incredible video lady , your such an incredible person , i had a very similar situation and my dog was left behind me aswell , get some cameras on the Volvo , and a satallite phone for traveling , love your work 🙏❤️

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you so much!

[@superted2091]

Your Welcome 🙏 come to Ireland for a Road trip it's Magical 🪄🎩

[@thomson125]

I must say, that's a damn cool place to live! Best of luck with the Volvo, and hope that you don't have any encounters with any fucked up idiots on your travels.

[@nickclarkuk]

What a terrifying experience and a tough year . I saw Eva Zu Beck experienced being stalked recently. I don’t know if you could reach out to her so you feel less alone ? She was in a fixed location which made her vulnerable . I’m looking forward to seeing the next part of your restoration and adventures . I hope you’re able to get back to focussing on the fun and adventure .

[@1st_Gen_Life]

Unexpected things in life happen to us all but keep doing what you’re doing and stay positive and busy and everything will work itself out.

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you 😊

[@paulshockieuk2651]

I hope you find your way Robin.. you are a girl of many instincts and knowledge good Luck sweetheart ..❤❤❤❤❤

[@mechanics4all405]

you are an inspiration,sharing will help,both you and others,love youre volvo project,good luck❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💘💘

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you so much!

[@mmmttt09]

I'm really impressed from this video and I can imagine, how difficult these moments were for you. Leaving you cottage, your beloved dog and everything, what made it for you to call it home. But it's really good to hear that you are going strong and that you are planning new trips for the future. I'm looking forward to seeing new developments on the Volvo. , 🤞🏻🤓💪🏼

[@overlandingrobin]

I have good things coming :) having to leave my home and one of my dogs was definitely hard but the Volvo project keeps me going and lets me take my mind off things, more will follow😁

[@hakunamatata324]

You seem a very nice person and I mean it, also, some people will use that to take advantage. It's an unfortunate what he did! You are still young, clever, you will turn things around 💙 Enjoy life but have extra protection plans when travelling alone. The world unfortunate, is a very dark place for people like you who just wanna live and enjoy!!

[@billweston6579]

Sorry to hear about you’re troubles. Loosing a dog is like closing a member of your family. I, myself suffer from mental health, so I understand completely what you were going through. It can be very tough and feel very real. I to have sought help and I’m much better now. If you come to Australia, you will absolutely love it. It’s a huge country, about the size of Europe, with most of it being remote. I recently traveled across the bottom to Perth on my motorcycle, 4000km, and it was just amazing. Not a lot of hills and quite dry. Looking forward to your next video on the Volvo. 😊

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you😊 yes I’m very excited for Australia, I’ve been watching some off-road channels from there and the landscape looks absolutely amazing. Must be fun to travel on a motorcycle there as well!

[@billweston6579]

@@overlandingrobin yes, I love riding long distances here.

[@MrTrollHunter]

Sorry to hear about the recent events. Hope you and Zuko(is it correcly spelled) will be fine with the new situation, and also that the other dog will be fine with your ex. Sorry that you had such a bad experience here in Norway. Norway is a pretty safe country, where you don't usually have to feel unsafe anywhere. But of course no place without any exceptions, creeps can show up anywhere. I hope that does not keep you from coming back if there is more exploration you want to do here. I just discovered your channel today and have already watched all your videos. This volvo was quite a project to take on with no prior experience, you are doing extremely well and I really like your projects and your videos. I also like your sweater, I have an old 80's 240 wagon myself, love the old volvos and it is so nice to see the younger people show interest in them. What do you do for a living to enable you to have time and money for these projects and travels? Really nice new garage you've got there.

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you :) I’m glad you’re enjoying my channel. Both dogs are well cared for, we had an amicable breakup. The Volvo is definitely a big project but I’ve learned a ton so far, can’t wait to have it back togehter

[@COM70]

Grieving is very hard. Take care.

[@leongrigson7390]

Sorry to hear about your lifes choices. But hopefully your offroad vechicle will be a new mobile home. As knowing the mechanics in life will help your journey move forward. And give you piece of mind. Always looking forward to the next installment.

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you, more Volvo content coming soon✌️

[@TheBasementChannel]

You’ll have fun in Australia. Make sure you come to Tasmania, it’s beautiful here.

[@overlandingrobin]

I will definitely visit Tasmania while I’m there

[@franklogrim8510]

scary to be on the road or hike alone 😤

[@ivarsandin7275]

Great to focus on the positive!

[@higheriam]

How do you finance your travels? With the cost of garage ect.

[@MrWaalkman]

A lot of bad, but some good too. I do like your shop (office), and it can be great hanging out with dad. Relationships can be more trouble than they are worth, but hang in there, you will find the right one. I'm glad that they caught the jerk who was stalking you. And your dog probably convinced him to back off. Ages ago I had a Rhodesian Ridgeback wander into my life, and she was simply the best animal friend that I could ask for. Mollie would never let anything bad happen to me. I'm sure that your pup feels the same way about you.

[@overlandingrobin]

Ridgebacks are definitely the best. It’s been a wild year but I have lots of exciting stuff to look forward too :)

[@jasonjones5213]

Sorry to hear about everyrhing.Nice place though.I like my van, I can be out of bed and in the drivers seat in a minute.

[@DMSparky]

Sounds like a crumby couple of months, you know what they say though - The darkest hour is just before the dawn. Sorry to hear that you went through that camping experience. Even as an adult man sometimes I find being in a tent camping unsettling at night. That being said you’re probably a lot tougher than me… Well it’s nice that you were able to setup shop in your dad’s garage. Looks like a cosy little office you’ve setup. You should consider travelling North America! There is a lot of variability in the scenery! 😄

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you! I definitely want to hit the US after I finish Australia, lots of exciting plans coming up 😁

[@cutcat8437]

Groovy that youre coming to Australia! Where are you touring?

[@Sagiru]

Life can certainly suck sometimes. Maintain that can-do attitude and you'll be fine. Australia should be a hoot.

[@146]

Hell no, where did that happen? Norway? That’s insane, glad you’re ok though..

[@jonathanmackenzie2570]

Massive age gaps never work. Good for you for going your own way. Hope you didn’t lose out financially Robin. Love your videos and skill as a mechanic. Also, how freaking creepy is that experience in the bush. I’m an old guy in NZ and I often camp alone and the isolation at night is often disquieting but I’ve never had an experience like you described. That’s terrifying and I’m so glad that you have got some therapy for that. My daughters are young women too so thanks for sharing your video as it really does highlight the potential dangers that males, frankly, rarely think about. Kia kaha from Aotearoa.

[@overlandingrobin]

Financially I’m doing okay, just have to find my way again. I unfortunately had a few nasty encounters during the night, it’s why I stopped traveling. But when my Volvo is finished I’ll definitely hit the road again!

[@VintageWanderer]

Best wishes from the US! Me and my family have all needed help over the years and so glad you found help too! Do you watch Itchy Boots? She is an amazing solo traveler and a big inspiration for me. If you ever get to the east coast of the US let me know as you are welcome to come by my family house and if you need repairs I can help’. Lol. Or if in the area a coffee would be nice to meet and chat. Cheers and you are not alone! Best regards Erick

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you! I hope to visit the US after I go to Australia 😁

[@VintageWanderer]

@ just callout if you need anything I know people all over! Cheers

[@augustofidelbarrenodiaz5983]

Thanks to share this video I just say this things about relationships happened is part of our lives the inportant thing is you keep it strong and take smart desitions as you with the terapy, I feel sad to see your teary eyes but I'm sure yoy overcome the situation and all the things that are coming would be more greater

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you & like you said, it will get better with time :) onwards & upwards

[@ronysetiawan6126]

Semangat...!

[@terrybrannigan9963]

That is terrifying

[@cc_Nord86]

A Norwegian here. Sorry about your experience in my country, i was thinking about asking if you had been thinking about overlanding here. Hope you had a good time here in Norway overall. Best wishes in the future, and happy trails when going to Australia😎 Edit: Is that Scotty Fairno's jacket? I have been thinking about getting one, how do you like it?

[@overlandingrobin]

Thank you! I had an amazing time overall in Norway, just bad luck. Visited many times before and never had any issues :) The jacket is indeed from Scotty, I’m very satisfied with it. Very strong and durable material, I wear it around the garage all the time :)

[@TheFlokstra]

❤ kutsituatie... maar... rock on! 💪🏼

[@CogitareEstVivere]

Robin heb je een steiger nodig voor de muur van je kantoor af te maken ? En ik ben benieuwd hoe je die vloer gedaan hebt. Kan je een link sturen of uitleg ? Ik ben ook een garage aan t maken in mijn office building om een kamper te maken van mijn G klasse ! 😎 Cool video keep the spirit alive ! Cheers, Jur

[@overlandingrobin]

Hey Jur! Mijn vader heeft die vloer zelf gedaan. Hij heeft hem eerst laten stralen en daarna zijn er meerdere coatings aangebracht. Ik zal straks aan hem vragen wat die precies gebruikt/gedaan heeft. Vloer is echt top. Voor de muur gebruiken we idd een steiger. Stuur anders even een e-mail naar [e-mail] dan kan ik alles een beetje overzichtelijk naar je toe sturen straks :)

[@janpechar4249]

She's now free boys... Wish Netherlands was my neighboir country

[@teamEP789]

So since you had that attack incident, that's a reason to make the truck so you can go in the cabin from your living space without having to go out. oh also , there was an south african company that added flamethrowers against carjackers (no joke). but i'm joking.

[@flasksval]

That reality check you from the stalker will help you in your adventures. As a man living alone in the woods defense becomes security and offense is the best defense. A dog you know, gas alarm, a way to get from sleeping to driving fast, ways to monitor the outside of the vehicle, defense spray, and maybe even something like an Umarex T4E HDX (watch hard2hurt) with a strobing flashlight likt the Olight Warrior 3S. I adventure on motorbike and sleep mostly in the open so I keep my flashlight on me/in the sleeping bag during the night. You will probably never have an encounter like that again but by telling your story you could save others. I'm sorry that you lost some of your innocence but all the hurt from this video will make you stronger and more cautious. Don't let life and a few bad people make you bitter and afraid. I let my ex keep our last guard dog so you still have more than some of us :)

[@MrHymanz]

He Robin, superkut van je hond, zou het supermaar vinden om mn kat op te moeten geven, sterkte daarmee. Wat ik wel graag wil melden is dat je voor serieuze zaken als mentale problemen beter naar echte therapeuten kan gaan dan dat je je YT sponsorgeld bij een toko als betterhelp gaat regelen, zoek maar wat meer info over deze tent op verschillende bronnen, dat moet je echt niet willen

[@overlandingrobin]

Dankjewel :) Ik heb er zelf gelukkig wel een positieve ervaring mee. Ik ben nooit lang op een plek dus een therapeut in persoon bezoeken gaat dan niet zo makkelijk😬 vandaar dat im het online heb moeten zoeken. Ik zou ook niet met een bedrijf samen werken als ik er zelf geen goede ervaring mee zou hebben/achter het product zou staan.

[@craftyukraine]

Traveling alone like that sounds really dangerous with all the fricks around, who don’t get proper medical treatment and impotent police doesn’t help much. Overall, traveling, in general, is a good thing, but I guess it’s more fun with a couple of buddies. And it’s safer traveling that way. Stay safe, Robin.

[@anadin0612]

So sorry things turned out like this for you. Glad you have so much to look forward to. Especially Australia. I lived there for a few years in Perth. The Australians are a lovely people.

[@overlandingrobin]

Cant wait to go to Australia, seems like such a cool place

[@M-PASTA]

15 yr age difference 😳 i don’t think I would go more than 10

[@tommcl8548]

❤👍

[@BigDadGigaCHAD]

Why doesn't he buy you out? Whatever you put in he pays you back. If not, he's a theif. Better you than me, if it was me, 🔥🔥🔥

[@orenfharris]

Sorry about the dog, the home, and the stalker, but at least if you ever want to write country song you have the perfect content of "losing" your home, your "truck" (or at least confidence in it being able to protect you), and your dog all because of an ex 🤣