Anglesey 2021 Vlog 11 - South Stack, Holyhead Breakwater Country Park, Church Bay

[@espr7564]

You broke the van Ken? Shame on you 😱🤣😂 Birds love flying, it's natural, it's not a waste of energy.

[@KDbbasm]

Carol is just an adorable sweetums sweetums little girl when she wakies up!

[@gerryaddison8677]

I actually laughed out loud when you said ' Don't tell them that ' after Carol said the van was rocking a bit last night. The way she carried on without an extra comment or expression was also priceless, excellent content from you both as always, so thanks and keep up the good work. Hope you fix the van without too much trouble.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It made me smile as well 😏😁👍

[@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33]

Me too 😂

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Me too.

[@adelarsen9776]

The egg burger looked lovely. As a farmer (well, an assistant junior farm hand) I want to say thank you for being considerate and thoughtful of the tractor pulling out. It shows you have aforethought, common sense, empathy and compassion. It's so easy to be courteous to other road users and above all it's free. With the bash plate, I'd advise you to carry some cable ties and some fencing wire with pliers.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Ade, lovely comment and great tips 👍🙂

[@drchrisoneil1007]

The van was rocking…. You know the rest 👍

[@clarasmith1873]

We enjoyed Clarkson's Farm. My husband was raised on a farm. So, he e joked seeing the differences and the similar frustrations.

[@assassinjane]

Ahoy Pirates! Another great adventure! I like misty morns too. .) Each and every piece of scenery which you film is a wonder. Thank you both and hopefully, the Little Red is going to be fine soon! Captain of the good old Blackthorne

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It’s still rolling along 😁👍

[@bedclintred]

Cable tie will sort that out, you know how to keep us hanging on!! I'm sorry your lobster🦞 escaped. 👍😁🌧☂.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That’s a great tip, thanks. Was gutted about the lobster🦞 😩

[@the-other-windsors]

Ken. Could you please pass on my thanks to Carol. Going off tomorrow for a few days in the van and I have pre-cooked meals. Will freeze them and put them in our van fridge. Would never have thought of this without watching Carol. We'll eat proper meals this time..not our usual Junk. Won't say we're still not partial to the odd Chinese lol.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Will do. 👍. Enjoy the batch meals and have a great time 👍

[@the-other-windsors]

@@LifeistooshortCK thanks again. Will do and you

[@Misstree62]

Calm in the face of a crisis. Well done Ken 👍. The air would have been blue in our vehicle 😳.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Must be the experience gained from all those years working in the Police 🙂

[@Gmaillorraine]

Ken..ive a complaint..every night we watch you to catch up and my husband is so relaxed watching you relax he falls 😴 asleep. We love your sense of humor and love of food.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Us chaps have to stick together 😁👍

[@cookoutdoor881]

02:50 you seem to be in the middle of nowhere and still you have to pay for parking! Having a car seems to equal that you are ultimately chased to pay for parking even till the moon!!! Enjoying your adventures.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our thoughts exactly

[@typhoontim125]

@6:12 What a really considerate attitude to the birds. Well done.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Brian 🙂

[@countryvanlifeuk]

Crazy weather Ken That spot on the Stack where your van was parked, I was there 2 weeks ago for 3 nights, and got Sunstroke one day LOL. Its a shame it was shrouded in mist for your visit, the sunsets are spectacular there. Lovely vlog even in the Damp weather Its still an adventure. Safe travels hugs to Carol 👍😘🚐🚐🚐🚐 Stephen ......

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The weather is so changeable and unpredictable! Glad you got some sunshine and got to see the lovely sunsets. Look forward to seeing your vlog. Take care 👍😀

[@MarkKellyPhotographyUK]

Couple of big cable ties will keep you on the road, find a pound shop or similar, they usually have them. Good luck 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Good suggestion Mark, thanks 👍

[@whodar3swins]

6AM alarm - life really is short, living the full day!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

👍😁

[@campervanzoso]

The park up at Holyhead Harbour is free, I was there last week. Its also free parking along the sea front just before you get to it. There's a cafe just down the slope to the sea.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks good to know. Thanks for the info😀👍

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

outstanding video Life is too short. I crushed that thumbs up on your video. Always keep up the excellent work.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much, greatly appreciated 😀👍

[@getawaygeese]

Great video you had Jane and I in the edge waiting for the rock to hit as felt your pain lol. Great Misty drone shots

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The noise it made was unbelievable. It was such a shame we didn’t catch it on video as we literally missed it by a second as the camera was turned off.

[@darrenbarson3828]

Oh no, you've left us on a cliffhanger, cue the Eastenders drums :-)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Haha 🥁🥁🥁

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Hey, first comment on the video - yipee. Incidentally, last weekend went to the Long Mynd, drove up along and down about three times, walked the Cardingmill Valley, a mixture of misty and hot and sunny weather - all because I saw your video. Great place. Thank you.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi guys, that’s great. Hope you had a lovely weekend at Long Mynd 👍😀

[@radarplotextractor3168]

I know the only protective plastic to use is when the van is rocking 😉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😁

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

As you well know, I’m no stranger to an early rise and have to agree, it’s such a lovely time to be up and about! I really don’t know how you manage with having to use public loo’s all the time. Perhaps it’s my age but I’d go from stealth mode to panic mode pretty quickly if I can’t go!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The toilet thing used to worry us but now it never even crosses our minds. We have pee bottles and a bivvy loo for emergencies and the truth is the Bivvy loo hardly ever gets used and the pee bottles get tipped in a public loo each morning. Some loos are gross and others very clean but I would far prefer to do what we now do than mess around with a cassette toilet how we used to in our caravan. There are some interesting toilet designs coming onto the market now, not that we have room for one. 👍

[@eamonnobrien1410]

Thanks for your video love watching thim keep up the good work

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Eamonn ☺️

[@roamingdolly]

I like that you are giving out some driving tips now 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Luckily and hopefully that’s not going to be an expensive repair with the broken tray.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you are both well 🙂👍

[@richardfowler9901]

Always have some gaffer tape can git you out of trouble .Relaxing to watch thanks 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Richard, will take that on board 👍🙂

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Could have been much worse, I wonder how the rock got there. That sure was misty, well done for flying around in that to give us that view of the rocks from the sky.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That low cloud was the lowest so far but it gave a nice moody feel. As for the rock no idea how it got there. The embarrassing thing for me is I saw it well before I hit it and failed to deal with it properly. Lesson learned 👍

[@moirabardin9030]

brilliant, fantastic views history lesson great. food yummy 😋 I hope you get you van fixed. Saturday ENGLAND WIN!! I WILL BE WATCHING 👀 ☺ ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR DAY. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Moira. We hope your football prediction is correct 😁 Enjoy the rest of your weekend 🙂

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

It's lovely what you do. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Katherine 👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Good Morning to you both , sorry to see you what happened hope you were able to repair in your trip. Love the video even in the dull weather nice to see back home , I have made the trip many time over to Dublin from there . Enjoy the rest of your weekend take care .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers Shaun.

[@louisesymonds9963]

Oh no! You’re so resourceful I’m sure you’ve got something in your kitbag to fix it temporarily. Good to get those early starts to set you up for the day. X

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for your confidence Louise 😉😀

[@andycowley2639]

Hi Ken and Carol, another great video. Hope your van is OK, first time out in ours some idiot in a white van came speeding onto my side of the road, broke the drivers mirror going into Beaumaris. Oh well as Esther and Cyril used to say, that's life!! Keep up the good work. Andy.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sorry to hear about the mirror. The road has plenty of idiots these days. Hope it has not put you off.

[@micheledamschke2441]

I hope you can fix it, Ken. Loved the back roads and misty scenes.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😁👍

[@hanspronk2749]

The voice on the navi is nut very friendly.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I think it’s because I refuse to say please and thanks 😏😁👍

[@whodar3swins]

Very rebellious to park there :D

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thought we would risk it and see ☺️

[@maryg.249]

Well that was an unexpected ending. I’m sure by now you’ve got the van all sorted out. Anyway the beginning of the adventure was very nice. Looking forward to seeing what came of the “rock” situation. Mary

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Mary we are fine ❤️

[@Dalgety4]

Hello fellow travellers, I really enjoyed this video (first I have seen of yours). Your relaxed manner and presentation is wonderful. We tour in a silly big coach built motorhome and I have to say, I think your way has a lot going for it. Stealthy, economical and great for going down all the smaller byways. I look forward to watching more. Safe Travels.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it. We do love touring in such a small camper. The compromise on space is well worth it when we can drive down those narrow lanes, fit under the height barriers and squeeze into small parking spaces 👍🙂

[@grumpybear3229]

Great vlog Ken and Carol. Shame about the van could happen to the best of us though. Hopefully easy fixable and doesnt ruin your trip. Thanks for sharing.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching and your lovely comment 🙂👍

[@CamperVanya]

Oops! 🤭 Hope it’s easily fixable and not costly. I’ve also made a note to pack cable ties & Gaffa tape now after watching this! Take care, Sue.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That’s one great thing about KZbin you get some good advice and tips 🙂 We will certainly be packing them on our next trip too. Safe travels, Sue, all the best 😀👍

[@donaldbuttery7128]

Bet the van was rocking.! Live Ur vids from Australia

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😁 Greetings to you in Australia. Thanks for watching 👍

[@jaynekittycat9252]

Loving your travelling vlogs. Ken is a good nararrater. I watch you and Happy days van life with liam and Janine. Your a lovely couple. 💖

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We love Those Happy Days 👍

[@mistersteviechen]

Blimey Ken, you did well to dash back home and shoot that window squeegee video then get back to Anglesey in a couple of days 🤪🤭🤣

[@LifeistooshortCK]

This van really moves 😁👍

[@robgriesdoorn6611]

Great Video Carol and Ken, again a very entertaining video 😊 but the weather wasn't to kind to you to badddd 🤔 I hope you get you van fixed.....take care 😊👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Rob. Have to expect some rain when travelling in the UK 😁

[@deborahmoore3942]

Hope you get sorted - we manage to fix most things with cable ties and gaffer tape - especially when cycle touring! Good luck.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Deborah. Those are two things we will be sure to pack for future trips 🙂👍

[@lcook0825]

Sorry about your troubles. Hope it is an inexpensive fix. Good luck.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You and me both! Thanks Larry 🙏🙂

[@stephendonoghue2760]

Hi Ken. Hope you don’t mind me saying but I think it would be a good idea to crush the plastic bottles and you get more in the bins.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That’s true, thanks Stephen 🙂

[@paulbeckwith5981]

Our under tray broke, we carry a few cable ties, it was “temp” fixed with cable ties ages ago, its worth carrying a few, they are so handy

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Paul, that’s a great idea 🙂👍

[@paulbeckwith5981]

We have a few about a 1/4 inch wide, if they are not long enough you can join two together…

[@motorhomenarrowboat1]

A lovely video guys. Good luck getting the van fixed.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Thomas 🙂👍

[@shelley1699]

Fantastic video as always. Thanks

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers Shelly

[@tedkelly4663]

Hope all OK with the van guys, had a similar problem a couple of years ago when the protective plate under our car collided with a rock, we managed to giggle the plate back into position in a lay-by.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad I’m not the only one Ted. Glad you managed to get yours fixed up OK 🙂

[@OurDaysOut]

The weather wasn't to kind to you on this one, but still enjoyed the beautiful scenery Anglesey has to offer. Hope you got the van fixed, and thank you for sharing. 👌👌

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Paul and Suzanne. You have to expect some rain when holidaying in the UK ☺️

[@OurDaysOut]

@@LifeistooshortCK Yes you do, been caught out many times, especially in Wales playing Golf or training around the Brecon Beacons.

[@Anita-rq9ev]

As usual a very entertaining video👍 sorry that you missed the lobster and broke the van, hope you could fix it🤔 Carol: did you say wild morning hair? No way, it looked just fine😁

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Anita, glad you enjoyed it. Carol is very flattered by your comment ☺️

[@Anita-rq9ev]

@@LifeistooshortCK glad to hear she is flattered🙏

[@Heather-JM]

Oh no!! Stay tuned I feel. Hope you sorted it out xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Stay tuned indeed Heather 😁

[@michellecook2855]

Hope you got sorted, I would have to call the breakdown truck as no idea how I would fix that! Church Bay…. Booked a site there for two nights soon. Ps I wouldn’t be keen to get up so early on holiday.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We don’t have to get up early for work when we are at home so it makes a change to be up and enjoying more of the day while we are away. No TV in the little red camper either so early nights are no problem 😌

[@michellecook2855]

@@LifeistooshortCK Im not taking a tv either.

[@jwilson2042]

Which is another reason why I need to park on a campsite - I don’t do mornings! 😴

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😂

[@nshaw3532]

Pity about the mishap. Note to Carol - have lunch first then go for a walk and take photographs.😍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Nazeela 👍🙂

[@chrisneedham5803]

I hope you managed to fix it. I once broke an exhaust bracket on holiday and fixed it with a wire coat hanger, it lasted a whole year.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That’s good to know, thanks Chris 🙂👍

[@helenvwalker7919]

Loved the music in this video. Hope everything works out!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Helen 😀

[@davidhughes7041]

Cable ties always carry some.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks David, great tip 👍🙂

[@gregbolitho9775]

Not bad, you were next up after Martin Zero's Anglesey Quarry vlog, and I saw your coco cola styled van. Not bad! Next question, what is it? Haven't see it down under, yet! Nice goin, weathers not exactly my cuppa with c.o.p.d. but the area looks pretty kool. You stay safe, vertical an well eh!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Nissan NV200 👍

[@gregbolitho9775]

@@LifeistooshortCK ty m8s

[@mickpatton617]

Great vid,very informative thanks 😁

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Mick 🙂

[@donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854]

Great vid and remember cable ties fix everything all the best donny

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Donny that’s a great tip👍

[@whiskeycook3323]

As a former farm wife, I can attest to the long hours of work every day. After all the children left the nest, we sold the farm and moved on. Just sucks having car issues when traveling.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We admire all the hard work put in by farmers. It must have been hard for you to sell the farm 🙂

[@whiskeycook3323]

@@LifeistooshortCK yes but we still put in long hours at our business. I love my work.

[@robertstevens4697]

Love your videos 🥰

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much Robert 😀

[@alannorman1773]

Hope you’re ok, don’t like a cliffhanger!!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We’re fine thanks Alan. Not long to the next instalment 😁

[@Professionalmoochers]

If the van’s rocking…

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Haha 😂

[@patrickwatters7555]

Cable ties, they fix anything!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Great tip, thanks 👍🙂

[@jcnredpizzawindow2219]

Nothing a zip tie won’t fix. So we’re the hash browns in the sausage? Jc n sharon

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It was a sausage pattie with a separate hash brown and a slice of cheese, all in a bun that we bought in Aldi. Like the Rustlers microwaveable ones.

[@davecarr1514]

Hey guys! Does your fridge run off your leisure battery? Mine only works when on hook up - and I never am! 😦

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes our fridge runs off the leisure battery.

[@sethbrown8399]

In the beginning of this vlog after waking up are South stack what are the 2 things above carols head . Are they fans? If so what make are they and do they work well . Ta

[@LifeistooshortCK]

They are fans and they work great. Links in the description and this video explains them kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWnQaqqAa691h7s

[@wtbm123]

Cool .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

👍🙂

[@euansemple5598]

Whoopsie! Hope you got it fixed ok. You mentioned the solar panel not working. Was that just the weather?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Euan. No there is a fault with the solar panel not charging the battery. We are getting it fixed when we are back home 🙂👍

[@euansemple5598]

@@LifeistooshortCK I'll try not to think of any delay in the delivery of my van that the repair of yours might cause! :-)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It shouldn’t put you back more than six months 😏😁👍

[@paulinehiggins8239]

OK that answered the question I asked myself “why the hell are you getting up at 6 in the morning”. Done the same thing ourselves here in Australia, they get rather nasty in some places when you park illegally overnight.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Grief is always best avoided but early starts also have the benefit of grabbing difficult parking spots for later in the day and you can cruise around places without the usual traffic. 👍

[@paulinehiggins8239]

Good point

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers Lee 🙂👍

[@janharald1714]

Uhh a little it gaffa tape an maybe a strips an you are good for det rest off your trip god luck

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Jan, great idea 👍🙂

[@davidc4988]

Thanks again for another interesting and very well put together video. Ps, what sat nav do you use on your phone? Thanks again, David.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

To be honest David I can’t recommend any at the moment as they all have their faults. Soon all being well you will see us transition to an iPad for navigation. We tried it and liked it a lot but I needed an efficient way to mount it which I now have. Navigation will probably be google maps when we have cell service, pocket Earth or Tom Tom Go if we don’t have service. Tom Tom Go is good and crystal clear at junctions but sadly often refuses to recognise destinations.

[@davidc4988]

@@LifeistooshortCK Thanks, lm mid sat nav that’s why l ask, old Garmin that works ok apart from the odd map out of date, and just trying to get to grips using iPhone and google maps, see l how l get on with that. All the best, David.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Another viewer who has tried a few and drives for a living reported that Garmin devices are by far the best no matter which price point you choose. 👍

[@gulfstream7235]

A few cable ties in the glovebox will see you right.....

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the tip. We will definitely be packing them on the next trip 👍🙂

[@kerryquinn7188]

I think you can be forgiven Ken I didn't even notice anything in the road to be honest. Hope you got it sorted.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for your support Kerry ☺️👍

[@stevezodiac491]

Always carry zip ties with you, they have a million and one uses.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Steve, that’s a great tip 🙂👍

[@stevezodiac491]

I recently also found another good idea, two tyre grip strips. I got stuck in mud in my front wheel drive van recently and had to be towed on to hard standing by a tow truck. It cost me £144. Now I am more wary of soft ground and always carry tyre grip strip mats.

[@gregbouchard9220]

See a really good video on KZbin keep up there good work on KZbin KZbin video KZbin KZbin mate KZbin KZbin video KZbin KZbin mate KZbin KZbin video o

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😁

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Always carry zip ties.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We do now 😊👍