Pancakes, pizza rolls and a new kettle

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Update on the pizza dough: if you only use one sheet like we did do not wrap it in clingfilm as it goes a bit soggy and is very hard to unroll. Next time we will unroll the second bit onto a sheet of greaseproof paper and roll it up in that so it cannot stick to itself. Then you can seal it in some cling film 👍

[@davidhughes8661]

Never a truer word spoken

[@qwhjrf]

Thank you for being so candid about the reason you call the vlog Life is too short. It is an important message and I have met too many people with regrets or missed opportunities.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Robert. The ethos of the channel means a lot to us and we want to live our lives to the full while we can 😊

[@MrJckDoo]

@@LifeistooshortCK I feel like I know you by now 😊 I have seen almost all of your Ireland Videos as well as some of Spain/France. Pity you had to make such a hasty retreat from Spain, but so would I! Would not like to get sick there, had one experience of having to be brought to the hospital by ambulance there, don't want another`😫.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@MrJckDoo that sounds like an unpleasant experience, not to be repeated. Thanks for supporting our channel and hope you continue to enjoy our videos 🙂👍

[@glosflamingo9940]

Indeed life is too short! Our retirement plans were to tour Europe in our caravan,alas my husband didn’t even make it to retirement. But given the diagnosis ( motor neurone disease) we hastily bought a campervan and spent two great months touring the south of France, so at least he did get to at least partially fulfil his dreams. Now, I use his mobility van as a small camper and live for the both of us. Live your life whilst you can for you never know how long you will have a life to live.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

So sorry to hear about your husband. You have a great attitude to life and did the best thing by touring France while you could. Glad to hear you are still campervanning. Best wishes for many more years of happy and safe travels.

[@user-vm3yd2rp7f]

American pancakes are known as "flapjacks" with lots of butter and maple syrup. With strong cup of hot coffee. Don't' hold back! Sorry about your loss. Your sister is right-live every moment!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You can never have too many toppings on a pancake or flapjack 🥞😋😀

[@Tyley61]

Life is indeed too short. My father was still driving at 101, and friends used to tell me that I had his strong genes. I retired early in 2019, thinking I had 40 years of healthy and active life ahead of me. Within two months I had been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Every day counts now - time is incredibly precious and we should never take it for granted..

[@LifeistooshortCK]

So sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Life can be so cruel at times. We certainly appreciate being able to do the things we do and want to make the most of life while we are still in good health. Sending you our best wishes ❤️

[@Barbara-yj5tl]

Life is indeed too short Ken. I was the youngest child of 7 children. I’m now the only one left. One sister died aged 58 one was 63 the others made it to 70 ish. I’m now 70, it obviously concerns me but not obsessively so (I don’t think :) Me & my husband have no children but have a very comfortable life. We love going away regularly on short trips and stay in some of the best hotels enjoying fine food. As you say we all have to make the most of the time we have Ken. Love watching you & Carol you’re great. xx

[@tinyjackel3087]

I don't often comment on videos, but have watched quite a few of yours and I find them so charming. Really interesting and very relaxing. Great job. Keep it up.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you so much for your encouraging comment. Glad you are enjoying the videos 🙂👍

[@susancharlie236]

We feel the same as you Ken having lost my mother to cancer when she turned 70; and our daughter a cancer survivor at 26. We lived on a narrow boat for 5 years before buying our camper. Shame this COVID has happened as we haven’t travelled much in it due to restrictions.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sorry you have had to bear the grief of losing your mother to cancer and seeing your daughter going through her treatment must have been traumatic. Let’s hope you can get out soon and start enjoying adventures in your camper. Best wishes to you and your family ❤️

[@michaelteale6386]

So sorry to hear about your loss. Its fellow campers like you that give us all the encouragement to get out there and enjoy these very special times together. Thank you

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Michael. We all need encouragement through these difficult times and if we all help each other out everyone benefits in the long run 😊 Take care 🙂👍

[@mackb95]

Hi just wanted to thank you for your lovely videos. Me and my wife really enjoy watching them. At the moment we are passing through difficult and very hard moments in our life my 24 year old son was diagnosed with ca so you can imagine how stressed we are and watching your videos make us forget for a brief moment our Sorrow.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

So sorry to hear the sad news about your son. Our hearts go out to you and we send you much love to keep you strong at this difficult time ❤️

[@philstoneman6427]

Thank you for another interesting video, your personal story does hit home how precious life is and that we should grab every opportunity we can to enjoy it, looking forward to more of your travels and Carols cooking.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Phil. Hopefully we can be making some more travelling videos in a couple of months time 🤞🙂

[@winnieleung2643]

Thanks for sharing your sister's story.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You’re welcome Winnie. Thanks for watching 😊

[@winnieleung2643]

@@LifeistooshortCK I have a question for you, Ken. I cannot find a vendor that sells Pop-tops in Western Canada. Do you think you would still enjoy the NV200 without the Pop-top?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@winnieleung2643 I know a few people who have an NV200 without a pop top and they seem to enjoy them. I think I would be ok but Carol would not like it much as she struggles when its time to cook if the roof is down as the cooking position hurts her back. I find sitting down to cook to be ok. Getting dressed standing up is much easier with the pop top.

[@WiltshireMan]

Very sorry to hear about your Sister and Brother inlaw. Very sad, but wise words. we have to make the most of our lives and looking back the time has flown. As you say we don't know what is around the next corner! For me the last corner was a brain tumour and for my wife a replacement aortic valve. These experience add to us. No amount of money can buy experience good or bad. I would not change a thing. My experience has formed the person I have become/ becoming! The same is for everyone. Some profound statements in your video. "The secret to success is to never give up". Over the years I have pushed myself, often on long distance hikes. I've walked a few now, and some big ones. Each one starts and ends with a single step with many steps thousands of steps in between. I could have given up on many occasions but I never gave up:) Looking foward to following your adventures and thanks for telling us about your story:) Sandy

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for your lovely comment Sandy. You and your wife have had your share of health scares and it shows your strength of character that you not fazed by it and are carrying on with new life experiences in your vlogs. Congratulations on your long distance hikes, that is something we have not tried. Let’s hope we can all get out adventuring further afield soon 🙂👍

[@mylifeandwhatitbrings9972]

I can understand everything you said about 'Life been to short'. I have lost two boys, one at 31, the other at 39. Both my husband and I retired at 63, moved house and now live in the country. We lived in Leeds before. I live every day for my boys, I do the things I always wanted to do and I do it, because, their didn't manage to fulfill their dreams. Xxx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Very sorry to hear about your boys Maria. What an awful experience to have to live through. I think your boys will be looking down on you both and cheering you on. I read a book once called the journey of souls and that had a big impact on my outlook on life. All the best from us ❤️

[@mylifeandwhatitbrings9972]

@@LifeistooshortCK thank you xx

[@nitapokkelinavan]

So sorry for your loss Maria x

[@motorhomenarrowboat1]

Yes Ken you are so right we all need to live life while we are able. I feel I have say Carol has you spoil you lucky man. Thank you for sharing.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Thomas. We have learnt to appreciate what we do for each other to lead a happy life 😁

[@WorrywartAdventures]

Very sorry to hear about your sister and her husband. Glad to see you are taking her advice. We are doing the same and always learn from your videos. Safe travels🥂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching and your lovely comment. Best wishes to you for safe and happy travels 👍😀

[@getawaygeese]

Thanks for the video but also sharing your personal story ... it’s a great tribute to your sister and brother in law. Your sisters message stuck a chord I guess and a message that is so true ....we need to take Harry out this weekend to turn the engine over. Ridge monkey toaster group one to hunt out. What a great idea will definitely try that - your like me with pancakes a ton of sugar lol

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Stew. Have a great weekend out with Harry and have fun with those RidgeMonkey recipes 😀👍

[@kerryquinn7188]

I love opening new camping items like Carol. This is the first video were I've had a chance to see the interior of your van properly. The seat fabric etc are lovely it must be a new or very new van as it's modern inside.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Kerry. We bought the van new in October 2019 🙂

[@kerryquinn7188]

@@LifeistooshortCK That's great, ours is old, l think about 15, the fabric is a little dated but still in very good shape etc. We will maybe get it recovered when the last of the children move out and we have a bit more spare cash. Getting the van back today after getting the new bed and table system made. Hopefully getting away next week a couple of nights, just around the north coast somewhere. I feel like a kid on Xmas eve lol. Well your health to enjoy your van it's a great setup. By the way their not children they're adults now, just can't get rid of them lol.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@kerryquinn7188 we can understand how excited you must be to get your van back on the road again. Hope you have a fantastic weekend and many more adventures in the future 😎👍

[@vanessagardiner7663]

Some very wise words there, Ken.

[@BarbBates-ml2hp]

I started traveling in my twenties I am now in my late 60's. A friend that travels with me says she is so glad we started traveling when we did instead of waiting until we were older.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Agreed 👍

[@sylviapage8572]

You are absolutely right about your reason to name your channel Life is too Short and it’s very sad about you sister and her husband. My father is almost 92 and my mother is 90, my father always says “life is just a long weekend” and as I’m getting older I’m really beginning to appreciating that! Those dropped scones looked delicious I’m definitely making those in my ridge monkey. The ridge monkey is in the hall but we don’t get the van until the 13th September. I might just test the ridge monkey over the weekend!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

All the best for getting your van. We remember how slow time went waiting for ours to be ready. We all need to make the most of the time we have left. A van is the perfect way to stretch it out 😁👍

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

Very true - a realisation we don't understand until it arrives.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It can be a cruel realisation for some.

[@nitapokkelinavan]

A big hug to Ken for the meaning of Life is Too Short. Xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks 😊 👍

[@chrisneedham5803]

Carol is a wonderful cook and looks after you and your stomach. A very enjoyable video 📹 Cheers 🍷🍺👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Chris. The easiest way to keep Ken happy is to look after his stomach 😁

[@nicolagriffiths9974]

Life is too short haha think that's true about most people and there stomachs lol xx

[@alexandrafagan6046]

Love your new kettle Carol and as Ken says very overpriced- but you can’t put a value on class!,,, Enjoy. Regards

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Alexandra. We are fortunate we can afford to spoil ourselves now and again 😊

[@iainet]

The kissing gate. Always fun!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😘😄👍

[@malphotography953]

Thank you for your honesty about your channel name. It's definitely a wake up call , not to let life pass you by. Where about is the bird hide you went to ? Those pizza rolls look amazing. Need to cracking on ordering a ridge monkey. I also really enjoy banana bread. 👍 Keep well. Looking for to lockdown ending.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. The bird hide is at Ardingly Reservoir in West Sussex. Just follow the walking trail to the right of the reservoir from the car park and it is a short distance past the first gate.

[@tomflaherty1055]

Nice Video. That was good advice from your sister!! Sorry for your loss.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Tom. Yes, we are glad we took that advice and haven’t looked back since 👍🙂

[@grumpybear3229]

Its so sad when some people dont live to realise their dreams. Life is to short not to follow them when you can do so. Thank you for explaining how your channel name came to be. I hope yours continues to give you all the opportunities missed by others. The pizza rolls looked great. Thanks for sharing and look forward to your next vlog like many of your other subscribers.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Grumpy Bear, that’s such a lovely comment. We hope to be out fulfilling our dreams again soon and maybe get to explore some new countries next year 😊

[@raymondsmith6095]

Thank you

[@CamperVanya]

So sorry for your losses. Your Vlog name says it all really. My husband and I were going to wait until retirement to do the vanlife thing, but decided to just go for it in 2014. He passed away in 2019, before retirement. We had 5 great years of van travel we would otherwise not have had. Live for the moment and savour each adventure! Happy travels to you both once lockdown is lifted! :)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

So sorry to hear about your husband. Thank goodness you had those five years of travelling to create some amazing memories together that you wouldn’t have had if you had waited for retirement. All best wishes going forwards and hope you can have some new adventures ❤️

[@yiping8737]

The stereo sound collecting, video quality, the pizza roll are all good, the story in the intro arouses the reflection towards life. Best wishes to you and your wife for sharing so much great content.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for your lovely comment. Glad you are enjoying watching our videos 🙂👍

[@Iain2000]

Just catching up with your back catalog :-) Thank you for sharing why you named your channel "Life is too short". Sorry you had to go through losing loved ones - know how difficult it is. Life is too short and we should all take time to do things when we can and not wait for the ideal time, we never know what is round the corner - the recent pandemic has shown that for sure. Thanks again for sharing such a personal story, much appreciated and looking forward to catching up with more of your camper stories here on KZbin.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Iain.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Double success with pizza bites and pancakes 🥞. I'll bet your sis and brother in law are watching your vids on that big telly in the sky saying, good on you Ken & Carol.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That’s a lovely thought, thanks Mike 🙂👍

[@katrinawindsor6536]

Loved it guys and Ken. We both just love your "Yummy" comments on your videos. It really makes us both smile. You made us wait for it on this one, but finally gave us it near the end! Take care both of you and looking forward to seeing your future adventures, when we're all allowed out again.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it Katrina. Hoping we can get back on the road around 12th April 🤞🙂 Take care 👍

[@marykenna5778]

Excellent video..lovethe story of how you named named your u tube channel..Keeping us going here in these lockdown times ..Keep up your good work ..Mary and Tom.☘

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Mary and Tom, hope you are both well. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@sussexparanormal]

Roll on end of lockdown, I’ve had my first COVID jab now but on the shielding list ,can’t wait to get out again 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It won’t be too long now. The vaccination program seems to be going well 👍🙂

[@pmkeith]

So, Sue and I are busy setting up our little “cramper van” for when we are released from house arrest. Nice tip about the home made banana cake - that will now be added to our list of “essential” items.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Paul. Hope you can be on the road again soon in your little van. We have everything crossed for 12th April 🤞🙂

[@dawnyWestScotland]

Yes grab life and enjoy while you can it’s so very precious!!! Sorry for your loss so very sad!! Those pancakes looked so very tasty Carol!! 🐶🧡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Dawn and West. We recommend the pancakes and will definitely be making them again 😋👍

[@dawnyWestScotland]

@@LifeistooshortCK Thank you!!! 🐶🧡

[@mistersteviechen]

Life's too short...and so are Ken's videos :-) Great content again - thanks!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you like them!

[@lcook0825]

Your wife takes good care of you. Great video.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yep I am a lucky boy 👍

[@suehill8434]

Absolutely love your videos. You’re such a lovely couple. Hope to run into you sometime in my van. Life is definitely too short! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Sue. It would be great to meet you on our travels. Take care 😀👍

[@teresaemmerson9599]

We did a similar thing when my dad died. We bought our camper with the inheritance he left me. One life live it. Different subject, so glad Carols now got a kettle, my heart used to be in my mouth every time she poured water into your mugs. 😱 Look forward to seeing your travels..

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes we are very happy with the kettle, so much safer for pouring boiling water 😛 We like your comment “one life live it” and hope you get many years enjoyment from travelling in your camper 😀👍

[@markhavard9447]

Very poignant & interesting video. Thanks for posting. There's a song I like, that's been recorded by a few artists, called 'Enjoy Yourself, It's Later than You Think.' (my favourite is the Specials version) which I think is a useful life mantra.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Mark, we will have to checkout that song 🙂👍

[@louisesymonds9963]

Life can be very cruel and I’m sorry your sister and her husband didn’t get to fulfil their camper van dreams. However, you are both blazing the trail and keeping us inspired and motivated to one day have our own camper - and a ridge monkey kettle!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers Louise. We can certainly recommend having a van with or without that kettle 😁👍

[@vindicator2011]

...lovely couple ...looking forward to seeing you out and about

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Ed. Hopefully only a few more weeks to wait 🤞🙂

[@UndergroundOverground]

Great looking pancakes, thank you for the recipe. Loose socks can really ruin a walk, foot comfort is a must :)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Definitely learnt a lesson re the socks 🧦 😀

[@lcook0825]

Take care and be safe. I'm getting my first shot today.

[@bobyorke]

You and millions of others. Lets hope they return us to normal, and we can get on with life.

[@lcook0825]

@@bobyorke yes for sure.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Great news Larry. Hope it goes well 👍🙂

[@adelarsen9776]

Summer travels beckon. One day we'll all look back on all this and smile :-)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We are hoping the pathway out of lockdown will begin on 12th April 🤞😀

[@mandylovett3980]

Indeed life is too short, nice to see you enjoying life, just stumbled across your channel and binge watching everything!!! I've recently got into stealth car camping, would you believe I manage to sleep in my kia Rio lol but I dream of owning a purpose built camper car/van, I've learnt some great tips from your experience already, thank you

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Mandy, welcome to our channel. Glad you are enjoying the videos. Bet you have a lot of fun stealth camping in your Rio. You can get away with staying most places and blending in. Hope you fulfil your campervan dream one day. Happy travels and stay safe 👍😀

[@lynnebarkas6906]

Many of us can identify with your opening sobering words. Well said and so true. Once things have eased and we have been jabbed twice, we hope to make good use of our caravan once more. Just hope we can get a pitch somewhere to our liking as many seem to have the same thoughts! Love your idea for a roll-poly pizza. We have a much used Remoska which we take away with us, so I’m thinking I could try the recipe in that. Stay safe and happy.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Good times will return and we hope you have many years of fun adventures in your caravan ahead. The pizza should work well in a Remoska 🙂👍

[@kitty_s23456]

Thanks for the backstory behind your channel name. Indeed, life is short. The pizza looks great but I have one complaint: no pineapple! 😂 (I know 🍍 on 🍕 is a contentious subject!) Cheers & greets from sunny 🇵🇭! 🌞👍🍍 🍕

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Kitty. We do enjoy a ham and pineapple pizza so will have to give that a try next time😀👍 Hope all is good with you in the Philippines 🙂

[@NikCan66]

Always excellent and best of luck with your travels.still in lockdown till May in Ireland 🇮🇪

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hope you are keeping well in Ireland and hope your lockdown can end in May if not sooner 🙂👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks for sharing your story Ken the channel name rings true great cooking as always carol 👍take care

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Rod 👍🙂

[@davidmills636]

You're quite right - life is too short and you must grasp every opportunity as it comes along. Those pizza rolls looked tasty and I'll give them a go! Thank you for a great vlog

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks David. Hope you enjoy the pizza 🍕 🙂

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Oh that path is well used very muddy seems a lot of people are still getting out and walking , your food looked great hard to get the Ridgemonkey here in Canada Amazon.ca is sold out at the moment, and to buy out of the UK its cost as much to ship and the pan cost sometimes more . Keep the videos coming always enjoy them. Take care stay safe.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes most of the countryside walks around here are still very muddy 🙁 Sorry you can’t get the RidgeMonkey off Amazon in Canada. Have you tried looking on any angling websites? They might sell them or something similar. Thanks for watching. Take care 🙂👍

[@ydmf2]

Love your videos! TFS! 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@whiskeycook3323]

Yes, don’t just sit at home. Take and Enjoy life’s journeys. Soooo glad to have taken the family on vacations to Scotland these last few years. We have great memories to have sustained us during these dismal lockdowns

[@LifeistooshortCK]

So true Marie. We hope to make lots more memories together while we can as soon as the lockdown restrictions are eased 🙂👍

[@johnbirney7072]

hi Guys , its great to see the wee team are still on song , i am still making my potato farls

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad to hear it John. We still have some in the freezer from the last batch we made 😀👍

[@assassinjane]

Dear Ken, thank you so much for sharing such a private reason! It is true that we have no idea of how much time is left for us and certainly it is limited. Cheers to your wise sister! And save me some pizza and pancakes next session! :D Hopefully soon enough we are all about to rumble in the road's jungle! Aye! Capt. of the Blackthorne

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Kata. You will have to be quick to catch any pizza or pancakes, they are soon wolfed down! Hope you can get travelling soon, we are hoping to from 12th April 🤞🙂

[@assassinjane]

@@LifeistooshortCK Fingers double crossed then! ;) bear hugs to you both, Kata

[@helenvwalker7919]

Enjoyed this video. We have just bought a Ridgemonkey. Haven't used it yet though. Neither have we been able to sleep out for a night in our Dacia Dokker Campervan which we've had since November. Curfews in Spain are not permitting residents to camp yet although there are plenty of tourists about!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hopefully it won’t be long now Helen. The Dacia Dokker looks like a great little campervan, I’m sure you’ll have lots of fun adventures once the restrictions are lifted 🙂👍

[@helenvwalker7919]

Might take a little longer over here....

[@marionjohansson4235]

Your sister Josephine was so wise. My husband hung on in the workplace , for an extra 2 years to earn an extra 2 thousand on The pension. He only Got to Enjoy it for 10 years, The last 2 desperately ill from cancer, and as you lnow He passed away in February.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Life deals some miserable hands at times. Sad thing is none of us know what is coming next. ❤️

[@Anita-rq9ev]

Thank you for sharing your personal story of your sister, quite moving👍 and thanks for another interesting video😁

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Anita 🙂👍

[@juliareadscottishpiperandh4861]

Glad to see that you are still making videos. Hope you get to be on the road again soon. Look forward to see where you head off to.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Julia. We are so looking forward to being on the road again so fingers crossed for 12th April 🤞🙂👍

[@positivelypurple]

I'm loving the walking videos and an added bonus is when Carol cooks. Those pancakes and pizza looked delicious. I'm sure the next few weeks will fly and the 22nd April will be here before you know it and you can go a bit further and explore again. xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Spiral. The pancakes and pizza were delicious. We can’t wait to get out and spend a night away in the van and we will definitely be vlogging when we do 😀

[@shannjess5223]

Yum

[@moirabardin9030]

luv video yummy 😋 food. enjoy the walk

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Moira 🙂👍

[@uptowndisco2]

nice looking food from the Monkey , I have ordered a couple of items from your amazon affiliate links , a new kettle and up to date ridgemonkey as mine is the old one with non removable handles which takes up too much space .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you for your support. Hope you are as pleased with your new purchases as we are with ours 🙂👍

[@imranzazai7404]

Nice video.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Imran 🙂👍

[@countryvanlifeuk]

Watchya Ken and Carol x out and about, lovely vlog again x. I remember 5/6 years ago on my other channel making recipes for Ridgemonkey Back then they were a new co and a fare price ? But now ? they are way over priced as its the Brand name that now sells ? The future looking bright again x and we can now all start making plans to tour ? Think it may be a little busy mid April Van tailbacks LOL . Kissing Gates xx Im off to make pancakes xx ATB Stephen xx...

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Stephen. Those RidgeMonkey products are expensive, you’re right it’s the name that you’re paying for. We’re hoping to get away as soon as allowed in April but probably not too far from home so we can avoid any traffic jams. Hope you enjoyed your pancakes. Have a great week 😀👍

[@sassymessmess9110]

I miss watching y'all travel. Hi from Houston, Texas.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. Hopefully we can be out travelling again on 12th April. Greetings to you in Houston 👋 🙂

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Its now April 28th. Your reference to not going too far because of Covid. I believe 'stay local' was guidance, not the law. PS. I bought the tongs for our camper after seeing yours. I am also deliberating about the DJI Mini 2 - what do you reckon?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The mini 2 has been great. It can’t track you well but I don’t really need that. Love how small it is and that it charges from a USB port not mains. 👍

[@Andyb2379]

Glad to see you both looking well. Lovely to see you out. I managed to get out for a walk around Sheffield park yesterday. It was my sons 1st birthday. The sun was so nice. Very sound advice at the beginning there. Take care guys. Andy

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Andy. It was lovely to get some sun at last yesterday. Hope your son enjoyed his first birthday 🥳

[@donnastapleton6452]

Hi have you tried the cinnamon rolls that come in a tube like the pizza dough, they are really nice, I will be trying the pizza roll they look amazing .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Donna, yes the cinnamon buns are amazing too 😋👍🙂

[@maryg.249]

Oh I really do hope you can be on the road again soon! It must be so hard for you both. I can travel to almost any state in the US if I want to. I feel so badly for you. Here’s to better days ahead, Mary

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Not much longer to wait now Mary. We are hoping to be allowed to stay out overnight in the van from 12th April 🤞🙂

[@sarah-jaynehartley707]

Great video! Can't go wrong with allllll the food 😁 Our ridgemonkey is a saucepan on one side and grill pan on the other.... Confusing. Have you tried putting a 'dead cat' on your microphone?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Sarah. We do have dead cats on the mics and they seem to work well in the wind. I had the settings wrong on them so only one was being picked up. My fault. 👍 Not long now to a bit of freedom

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Lee 🙂👍

[@ruthkirby9277]

I really must get our ridge monkey out and try some of the dishes you have tried. Feels like we have all the gear and probably no idea! Waiting for the campervan to be delivered to the dealer in April. So true ... life is too short and you never know what is round the corner. Thanks for inspiring us to bite the bullet and hopefully have some retirement adventures too. 🙂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We are no experts at cooking so definitely give it a go. We are so glad we tried the pizza, it was delicious and we had the rest for lunch today 😁 Sounds like you will be getting your camper just in time for when the restrictions are eased in April. Wishing you lots of happy and safe travels 🙂👍

[@johnbeech1689]

so true

[@LifeistooshortCK]

👍🙂

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

The first part really brings it home that life is too short and very sorry for your loss. On a better not, the sound is pretty good. Are you using Røde Wireless Go.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes I just got the new Mk2’s. They have made quite a few improvements the best one being the wind mufflers do not fall off anymore. 👍 Being able to have 2 mics into one input really helps.

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

@@LifeistooshortCK I think mine is the mk1 version.

[@johnbastien3872]

At least when you get back on the road you will have the cooking all nailed down.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks John. We always like to think up new things to cook in the van and hopefully get better at it every time 🙂👍

[@douglashouston81]

Correct guys, Life is too short Enjoy every minute of your life van and wife 😎🙂👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Wise words Douglas 👍🙂

[@douglashouston81]

@@LifeistooshortCK 😎

[@gerardobyrne3957]

Love your videos. Can I ask what awning rail you have on your van for the Tarp. Many thanks.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That was attached by Sussex Campervans so I don’t have details of what they used. They are quite easy to source online and they just glue onto the van I believe.

[@leejoycechung2162]

So nice to see you taking out the camper van.....loved the pizza rolls and pancakes. Carol is a great cook. Love your channel. I was wondering what your gas mileage was on your camper van? Sorry if you mentioned this in a prior video.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed the video. It was great to get out in the camper, even just for a local walk. We are getting over 50 miles per gallon so very happy with the fuel consumption 😀

[@leejoycechung2162]

Do you use gasoline or diesel?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@leejoycechung2162 we use diesel.

[@paulinewayland713]

Ken i love the noise you make when you taste good food! Sounds like 'umm ooooo'. I wonder if you were married a long time ago or if you are a more recent couple, you are very close and loving. Another wonder is, here in NZ we pronounce Covid as coh-vid. Is the way you pronounce it as Ko-vid a UK way or does it depend on where you come from in the UK

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We have been married a long time. There are several ways it’s pronounced here. My way is often considered weird. 😁👍

[@hazelcameron9503]

Have you done a section on the heater you are using. If so could you post a link or tell me what episode it is in? Thank you.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Have a look at the 2 part review of the van 👍

[@hazelcameron9503]

@@LifeistooshortCK Thank you.

[@1968kcc]

Enjoyed watching your videos a lot and contemplating getting same van .How many nights will the heating lasts while wild camp ? Regards

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the videos. We use LPG for cooking as well as heating. When we last filled up the gas in December it had lasted 26 nights.

[@1968kcc]

Thank you What is the size of the LPG tank if wild camping in the hills of Scotland and heating is used 24/7 in sub zero temperature. How many days do you think it lasts. Is the heat pump driven by 12V from battery and is the leisure battery can last 2 or 3 days running 24/7

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@1968kcc the LPG tank capacity is 9 litres. 24/7 with cooking as well in subzero I reckon about a week but that is a pure guess as we have not tried that yet. The pump needs a 12v supply to run and that needs to be above a certain voltage for it to actually switch on. I am aware of a lady in a similar van who was having troubles as her battery was getting too low. We have a lithium leisure battery which is much easier to recharge either by solar or running the engine for a bit so we have never even come close to running out of power. I think it would be harder without that lithium battery.

[@1968kcc]

Thank you so much Look forward to watching your new videos in due course Best regards

[@popatop75]

hell'o and thank you for the video! i would like to ask at time 3:48 charlie brown is cutting the veggies, how long and wide is that overhead opening? and how many feet is it starting from the front walking to the rear until the canvas touches the top of your head? i'm leaning on a small transit connect or ?? but need the headroom . thank you

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The opening of the pop top roof is: length 135cm x width 97cm (53”x 38”). Standing up and walking towards the rear of the van our heads never touch the roof (we are both 5’ 10”). The floor space from passenger seat to rear bench is 100cm (39.5”).

[@popatop75]

@@LifeistooshortCK i truly thank you, you went up and beyond answering me thank you again, love you both

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@millygit]

Really enjoying your videos, we are early retirees and we travel in a tiny teardrop camper trailer and I’m interested in the ridge monkey taster, what size do you have the standard or xl, blessings from Australia

[@LifeistooshortCK]

XL don’t buy the standard. Even the XL is small 👍

[@millygit]

@@LifeistooshortCK thanks so much. Just ordered the XL

[@mistersteviechen]

Just one other comment, I would never presume to contradict an ex-copper but the official stay at home legal requirement ends on March 29th, not April 12th. Advice remains to minimise travel right through step 2. So I guess the ability to get out and about more, depends on interpretation of the easing regulations.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It is a grey area and open to interpretation. From 29th March the number of journeys should still be minimised so I guess travelling for pleasure would be frowned upon.

[@alanjackson4646]

Always wondered; does the water in the corners of those kettles get hot ? Who makes the tubes of Pizza dough, is it Pillsbury? My wife always uses bananas that are past their best in all flavours of cake as a ‘moistener’. Muddy but worthwhile walk. I have been suffering from sciatica for about 6 weeks, just got back to walking a couple of miles a day and damaged my Achilles’ tendon backing out of my Bongo side door yesterday, back to square one. Great vlog. Carpe diem. Regards from Gosport. AJ

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It seems pretty hot when it comes out 😏. We got the pizza dough in Sainsburys. The make was Jus Roll. 👍 Sorry to hear about the sciatica and the tendon and we hope you are sorted asap 👍

[@alanjackson4646]

@@LifeistooshortCK Sorry I edited my post after you replied. You are too quick off the mark. AJ

[@samanthagaudet1461]

Any idea when you will be eligible for the vaccines? Looks like my hubby and I won’t see a vaccine until June in Canada. Can’t wait to travel again.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Samantha. I had my first jab a week ago. They are making good progress over here. I reckon Carol will get her first jab soon and the follow ups during May. Hope you are able to get yours sooner 👍

[@samanthagaudet1461]

@@LifeistooshortCK that is awesome. Best of luck with all of it.

[@samanthagaudet1461]

Canada is a little slow at it right now.

[@iainet]

What mic are you testing Ken?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Rode Wireless Go Mk2

[@OldBaron5664]

Sadly life is too short, I was the full time carer for my mother until she passed away last year and I had a lot of things planned like your late sister and brother-in-law we had just replaced the main workhorse in 2019 so that I could get her out more (sadly she only got to go in it four times before covid hit) planning touring holidays in Scotland covid put paid to that idea. Friends are telling me to take time for myself now (after thirteen years as her carer ten full time) once I finished dealing with everything I have been looking at either getting a caravan or campervan only issue I have is where do I store them when not in use (shared drive) another option a explorer tent (fitted on roof rack sadly takes four to fit). Been in contact via KZbin with a company in Korea who convert the Ssangyong Musso pickup truck into a campervan sadly their reply was in Korean unable to translate if I can get something would start touring UK then go further afield following your example.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sorry for your loss. None of us know what will happen next so it's best to grab opportunities whenever we can. Some may think its a rather depressing title for a channel but it's actually a message about seizing life's opportunities asap and not waiting until the time is perfect ❤️

[@raymondsmith6095]

Can I ask what size ridge monkey is this as it looks perfect for the two of us thanks ray

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Ray. It is the Compact XL 🙂

[@TheAdenau]

Hi guys, is that the 1.1L ridge monkey kettle?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes, it’s the large size, 1.1L

[@stevezodiac491]

Talking about your relatives dying early and ' life is too short 'as a title brought back home to me how life should be lived in the here and now. My first wife of 15 years died of cevical cancer at 38. We had two young boys of 9 and 12 at the time. It was a completely life changing event for all of us, that you never get over, you just learn to live with. I am re-married and all my children from both partners have grown up now. It brings it all back with how these anti vaxers go on with covid, when I know that if my wife had been given the chance of a cevical cancer virus vaccine like the young girls of today, she would still be with us now. So get out, live life to the full and in the end die with no regrets.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Very true Steve. That must have been an awful experience. None of us know what might happen next so lets make the most of it 👍