My Luxury Backpacking Trip Took an Unfortunate Turn

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My luxury backpacking trip was hijacked by bugs! I attempted to have a luxurious overnight backpacking adventure by planning a very short hike and packing all my luxury items like camp chairs, a cocktail kit, and even a hammock to lounge in! But nature does not care about even the best laid plans and mosquitos tormented myself and the crew the entire time, threatening to ruin our luxury backpacking adventure. Watch the video to see how we managed to still have fun, and how I remembered a few vital lessons about the reality of backpacking along the way!
Intro: 00:00
My plan for a luxurious overnight backpacking trip: 0:31
Who has the heaviest pack: 00:58
Hiking to camp: 1:51
Setting up camp & making camp charcuterie: 6:03
What the crew brings backpacking: 8:00
Making cocktails at camp & relaxing by the lake: 12:05
Bugs have hijacked our backpacking trip: 14:15
Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 14:56
Bugs have hijacked our backpacking trip (con't): 16:04
Playing games in my tent to avoid the bugs: 16:29
Evening and night at camp: 17:54
Morning at camp: 19:15
Packing up and heading out: 20:21
Awesome backcountry pit toilet: 20:52
Hiking back to the trailhead & away from the bugs: 21:52
An important lesson about backpacking: 22:13
Outro: 23:06
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[@RainerGolden]

I’d like to own up to the fact that I kinda talked Miranda out of getting the thermacell device for camp when we did an REI run before this trip. I didn’t think we’d need it. Oops. 😅

[@subjekt5577]

For the content!

[@TippiTappi]

I commented on one of the community posts suggesting a video about bug repellent and someone recommended that. Does that mean they actually work well? The picaridin could not keep up on my last camping trip

[@slozim420]

​@@TippiTappiI think the thermacell works. I prefer the backpacker model that connects to an isobutane canister. The portable one that requires the proprietary mini plastic fuel tubes doesn't seem to do the trick.

[@TippiTappi]

@@slozim420 awesome, thanks for that suggestion!

[@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878]

😂😂😂😂

[@Tser]

Mosquito head nets over a brimmed hat make aaaaall the difference. It's just so nice knowing they won't fly into your eyes and nose and mouth.

[@ithacacomments4811]

Sanity saver!

[@DraconicEnergyX]

Tucker is the ultimate ultralight backpacker by far.

[@jimbly]

I love how much more Rainer and Abby (and Tucker) we get these days!

[@MariaPerotti]

This is my backpacking M.O. I often refer to it as glamppacking. The realization that not all trips need to be about cranking out miles was a revelation. Agree with going ultralight on the big stuff so you can bring the fun stuff like good food, boxed wine, a taller chair, and the big thermacell.

[@ChaoticDeliciousKitchen]

Backcountry Bathrooms episode please!!! In spite of the bugs, this one was super fun. I enjoyed the look into the crew’s equipment as well as your own :)

[@isabelledrolet4297]

The friendship between you three really shone through this video! Looks like a great spot, but maybe later in the fall, so you're not an open buffet for the mosquitoes...

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Definitely 😅 all-you-can-eat MGO team is a once a year thing. Never again.

[@steph0is0da0bomb]

It's a good day when MGO uploads!

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

woohoo!!!

[@67L48]

This was perfect and right up my alley: a 2-4 mile hike, set up camp, have everything I want, and a 30-35 lb pack. Admittedly, I enjoy camping more than hiking, so I loved this trip you shared.

[@sewfarfromtheeveryday7299]

Just finished canoeing the NFCT and camped next to bodies of water for about 60 days to do so. We learnt some things about biting insects (especially as we're from the UK, and they are just not here in the quantities we saw in rhe North East US and Canada). 1. The original bug shirt. Not cheap, but they just work. Covers your face and arms, and you can wear a rucksack with it. 2. Gloves that are bite resistant (like leather), but supple enough to have dexterity to do things. 3. Thermocell. We got the gas powered one, well worth it. They work best in still air, so pop it under a tarp to get a bug-free eating area (as you will need to open the hood on your bug shirt). 4. A 2mx1m bag made of no-see-um mesh with a draw cord. We made these, but they really helped with keeping the bugs off of sensitive areas whilst going to the toilet. You kind of wear it and settle it around the toilet before removing the necessary clothing. 100% worth carrying, and they weigh nothing. 5. Bug repellent. Even 100% deet can only do so much, so spray it where it's really needed. Back of the neck, hands, and weirdly, under the brim of your hat - this helps the face, but means you don't ingest anything bad for you. 6. Bug resistant trousers. Not all trousers are created equal as we found out. Go for something thicker, or have been bug repellent impregnated. You can also spray they with permethrin (which also help with ticks). 7. Dealing with the bites. We like our anthisan in the UK, but its not your side of the pond. We did find stingeze (max if you can find it with 10% benzocaine) was great, along with hydrocortisone cream, helped with the itching. I think thats all or our learnings. Hope it can help!

[@etancia]

Great advice

[@aatashiwadoremi]

For the 2mx1m mesh noseeum bags, are they essentially tubes of mesh that have a drawstring cinch on one side? So you settle it over you so it’s like a portable mosquito net? Haha, for some reason I’m having difficulty picturing it in my mind. Thanks so much for your comment though! Excellent tips, I really appreciate it!

[@tt8581]

The crew community & Miranda’s excitement about all the things makes these videos SO lovely. Sorry this trip got overtaken by skeeters but your attitude about it was great & set a great example for us all. I will say I agree with Miranda’s mom.

[@dustinmalek8059]

I take a mosquito head net on every backpacking trip. I’d never once used it for its intended purpose until one trip into the Sierra where the bugs were so bad they were literally flying into our mouths when we talked. The mosquito net was a godsend and I’ll never be without one, even if I never have to use it again.

[@whithutcheson]

Thank you for making this video. I am just starting my hiking and outdoor journey and so many hikes seem overwhelming but I feel like this is exactly the level I'm at now. It is encouraging to see that you don't have to go out and do 10 miles but only 2.5 is perfect and you can have a wonderful time. Plus all the extra protein from the bugs lol!

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

I love to hear this!! You definitely don't need to do long miles. There are some amazing short hikes with gorgeous campsites even just half a mile in.

[@jennikj225]

I'm new to hiking and camping too. Right now my level is car camping at a State Park that has a lot of easy/intermediate trails that are usually under 5 miles. I'm 48 and not in the best shape so I don't want to overdo it and get injured. Plus, the whole point (imho) is to have fun and enjoy being outdoors 😊

[@eliontheinternet3298]

Abby's note and photos were SO SWEET

[@llee02045]

Hiked the Backcountry of Yosemite the other week. Tons of mosquitoes. I brought the Thermacell Backpackers Mosquito repeller 2.0. 15 mins after turning it on it worked amazing at camp. Worth carrying the weight & totally recommend it. Love you guys! Keep up the great videos!

[@broland_]

As someone who's struggled with mosquitoes this year as well, I'd really love Miranda to do a mosquito video with a product like this.

[@TonyRueb]

The thermacell backpacker is a trip saver! Just took it on a 4 day Yellowstone trip. It made it comfortable to chill outside our tents

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

My biggest regret is not getting one!! Literally had it in my hands and then decided against it 😫 But that's so cool to hear that it really worked for you!! Next time 🕰️

[@FreeTheWeasel]

We used two thermacell devices on a boundary waters trip in MN in June. I had no idea if they would actually work, but we heard the mozzies were bad and they did not disappoint. The thermacells were remarkably effective. I’ll never go without them again.

[@garychiang2568]

The backpacker is particularly effective and cost effective. It uses almost a negligible amount of fuel, the same propane that you would bring camping, and for what it does weighs very little. I use it when going backpacking and at home in the backyard.

[@douglasconrad8969]

Really good outdoor video !!

[@amandagroszkruger4956]

Just hiked Pictured Rocks and took two thermacells. They don’t work while hiking because the “cloud” takes a couple minutes to generate but while sitting for a break or at camp we would literally watch skeeters fly into our bubble and then hit the brakes and fly out. Thermacells for gear win!

[@Ashley-eliza]

These are my favorite type of MGO videos. ❤

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Yay!!! Mine too 💚

[@IntenseAngler]

Looks like good times for sure 👍 Pesky skeeters aside of course.

[@toxikliz9610]

Love the lightweight big items to accommodate more luxury. That’s the true spirit of ultralight in my personal opinion. Some of us want a chair as luxury, some find comfortable hiking time to be the luxury

[@AuburnAlum1977]

Definitely do a privy tour! 😂 There is a jigsaw puzzle with pics of privies on the AT called the Crappalachian Trail. The variety is astounding. 😁

[@anniekim9470]

YES to Backcountry Utilization of Toilets Tour!! 🎉

[@ThexImperfectionist]

I think this video was actually a more effective ad for thermacell than for LMNT

[@RainerGolden]

Hahaha! Yeah sometimes the ABSENCE of a product is the best way to sell it.

[@Steven-js8yk]

Miranda has sooo much personality and energy and silly irreverent happiness 😊 She totally makes the videos fun to watch, it's like we get to hang out with her on her adventures

[@ptomeo]

I can't wait for the mosquito repellent review video that should come next 😋

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

😅 I’m not kidding when I say we used three different types of insect repellent. Maybe four.

[@keiajinfilms]

Y'all!! I finally am watching a video the day it comes out. Two items: CONGRATS Abby!! Your baby is beautiful! 💕💞❤ And also, i am floored with admiration that you're backpacking 3 months postpartum. lol all i can say is that at that time, i was not in a place to even hike. we have a picture of me taking my daughter a quarter mile into the local park once she was 3 months. she's a trooper now, so i can imagine what fun you'll get up to when your daughter is older. many, many kudos :) 2nd item: i love having the crew be a big part of a video. we love you Miranda, and it's definitely your channel, gosh darn - but the crew has such an excellent vibe. Bonus item: you guys filmed the mosquitos so well that i could see them swarming in many shots, and was getting itchy just thinking about it.

[@ryanwilliams2706]

Honest, yes on the back country bathrooms

[@rpreciado331]

Any updates on those rocks y'all were polishing? Or was that just a dream lol I swear that was a video

[@MariekaJackson]

Welcome back Abby!!! Sorry it was a bit of a bust. The irony of a luxury backpacking trip being hell due to bugs. Some tips for the future: 1) They're attracted to the carbon dioxide you breath. So either hold your breath or get a handheld fan of some sort; 2) Smoke will help keep them away. If the area allows, build a fire. If not, Miranda, fart some more. 3) As dorky as it may be, a mosquito head net is legit one of my favorite pieces of gear. Get one and rock it. No idea if theres an option for Tucker. 4) As tempting as it is, don't camp near water during mosquito season. Camp high and dry. Running water isn't as bad, but just try to avoid water all together. || Lastly, YES TO A POOP SEAT SERIES!!!!

[@tgilbs]

The skeeters were terrible this year on my first backpacking trip of the season! The bug spray seemed to do almost nothing!!! I did use the thermacell device for one night, which helped (although just seemed to deter the swarm, not all of the bugs seemed to mind. And it didn't seem to do much for the flies) but I didn't bring enough cartridges for the whole trip. I love a combo of luxury and ultralight for backpacking -- I go light on the "big three", my tent, my sleeping bag, and my pack -- so I can bring more comfort items. The Flash 55 is a great pack for this. I'm only ever going for 2-3 nights, so I don't see the point in going light for ultralight's sake. (If I was thru hiking... different story!) I love to bring a pillow, my backpacking chair, the tiny air pump for my mattress, etc. Depending on the trip, I'll even bring all the supplies to make a proper pour over coffee in the backcountry. I've also started bringing a small water coloring kit so I can enjoy a quiet early morning with my coffee and some creative time. I'm always up first before everyone else anyway.

[@ellie38gwen]

Today's highlights the bug swatting dance 😂 and the Legally Blonde musical moment at the end 🎉. Thank you for another awesome vicarious camping trip they are always so much fun to watch. Video idea: backpacking with a disability either visible, invisible or both. I know that it is possible but would love to see a video. You dispell so many fears and myths about backpacking it would be so cool to add this one to the list 😊

[@2910Alison]

The bathrooms of the backcountry idea is great. Have you ever been to Valhalla Provincial Park in Canada? They have pit toilets with a conveyor belt, so you never have to see other peoples poop, and mostly don't smell it. Also somewhere (I forget where) there are composting pit toilets where you throw in a scoop full of cedar shavings on top of your poop to make it not smell. You have to go find these options before you do your video!!

[@donnajess]

I love the fun you guys bring to this channel! ❤️

[@RainerGolden]

I use all Nemo stuff and I’m wearing a Nemo hat. Can you tell I’m a fan? 😂

[@natalielee35]

Gotta say I'm a bit jealous of your hat

[@eyeseajujubee]

Thanks for sharing your trip with us! I’m sorry the mosquitos were so terrible. Giving “two shots of vodka” vibes with the old fashioned 😂

[@henna96]

These videos are just hilarious and generally speaking fun to watch. I keep smiling and sometimes bursting to a laughter here watching you and the crew. I think it's nice to have a backpacking channel that gives the vibe that this is not that serious hobby as many channels make it out to be. I've definitely gotten from you a completely new way of thinking my own noob backpacking hobby. Looking forward of more videos, the goofier the better and that toilet series definitely goes along those lines!

[@bucky716]

You're all a trip and it's great how the crew shows all forms of camping because they're all awesome. Variety keeps it all fun!

[@k3llycakes]

rainer’s laugh after vanna wipe made my day 😂

[@Sailor376also]

I did that 3.5 mile hike once with my then 3 year old and my then 8 year old,, but,, for 6 days annnnnd a wife who was not so enthusiastic about this walk into the woods. So,,, I took all the foods that the family was used to eating. Fresh everything,, jars of pasta sauce, bottles of wine,, Kahlua to mix in morning coffee, My pack required to trailhead friends help to get me vertical,,, and then half way to the cabin, in the rain the 3 year old wanted to ride on my shoulders. He snuggled back into the top of the pack like riding a sedan chair. The pack weighed over 100 pounds, how much over,, no idea,, , without the kid riding. Could not put it down,, because I had no way of picking it back up.

[@thisbeem2714]

😮

[@sherrycook7043]

It's great you and your crew make even the miserable conditions fun, that's why I follow your channel. Good for you.

[@montananerd8244]

It's all in the attitude! My friends and I joke that 75% of the time, the weather/bugs/smoke end up making camping pretty miserable, but we keep going for that 25% of the time that it is glorious!

[@pixalu]

Aww back in the day, my bping group used to do trips like this every Presidents weekend at lake Ozette to Sandpoint. We would have a potluck for dinner with real food, salad, etc. We had all kinds of luxuries like tarps to sit under, drinks, etc. It was always a good time. Well except the time the wind blew the rain under the tarps. And my friend put her pack cover on upside down and her sleeping bag got wet and we all turned back. I also recall a Merritt Lk hike with skeeters that were incessant. The worse. My favorite part of bping is the time in camp. ❤

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely stunning shots my friend! This upload is so atmospheric and breathtaking!

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Thank you so much!! It was a gorgeous spot 😍

[@WI_Woman]

I hiked Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore earlier this year and the mosquitoes were SO bad just like that. I had a head net, long sleeves and leggings on most of the time. I love how you all still made the best of it and had a great time regardless! That campsite was so beautiful!

[@almclucas]

Great video! Backcountry bathrooms is a great idea for a video, it’s the thing that I worry about most on long hikes. Really like LMNT as well. My favorite one is the lemon habanero.

[@maddys3955]

Y’all!!! Great episode ❤ so funny and so real. And then ending it on the lack of control we have when going into the woods! Good reminders and good vibes! Loved it 😂 thank you also love the pup!

[@Felix-kd8tn]

It was so cool to see everyone's setup!

[@Aline_ArtStudio]

So glad you included kg in this video! I usually have four tabs open with conversions from pounds and miles and all the other silly measurements you use 😂 thank you for this awesome video! ❤

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

HAHA! Oh my gosh, you are welcome - we are the land of silly measurements for sure.

[@J-Peterson777]

In the UK we 'officially' use metric measurements, i.e. kilograms, kilometres & centimetres... but us older farts still think mostly in imperial measurements i.e. pounds, miles & inches. I'm lucky that I am just old enough that when I was in school, I was taught both measuring systems, so I can think in either.

[@memathews]

​@@J-Peterson777Same here in West Coast USA in the 1960s.

[@MrPEREZIII]

Miranda needs a 30min show every week

[@meeegan]

Loving this group camp vibe! 💕

[@bobbafett1971]

Just recently came across your videos. So many are dry and overly tech...you are the reason i like to hike. Fun times and your videos are great. Keep up the great work!!

[@joannemalilay2152]

This is the best Miranda video yet! ❤❤❤

[@angelapeterson2413]

That was the same campsite my son and I camped at with our scout troop 8 years ago. Many of our memorable stories came from that trip as we collectively had a lot of first timer failures. We love Anderson-Watson!

[@deant.1266]

I love your great attitude about when the bugs come out. I've always wanted to do a "best scenery from a pit toilet" coffee table book, there are some thrones with amazing views. Keep up the great work.

[@jisoojiso]

the video and the views is getting better. i love watching it

[@adventureswithgrumpyjim1089]

another great adventure. really enjoy your great attitude and happy smiling demeanour even when things don't go as planned. take care and be safe..

[@kate0010]

Yes! I'd love to learn more about backcountry bathrooms!

[@J-Peterson777]

Now there's a phrase I never thought I would read on KZbin, let alone agree with... 😀

[@1anita1m]

OMG....I believe this is one of my favorite videos so far. 😂😂😂 I haven't laughed this much in a while. Thank you! I love living in the PNW. So many beautiful places to hike and camp. Thanks for sharing.❤❤❤

[@sallys2423]

Heck yeah on the laughing!

[@hutchke15]

Smiling and laughing my way through this whole video - loved it! But sorry about the mosquitoes...been there ..

[@bobbafett1971]

I like short hikes with lots of comfort stuff. Fun stuff.

[@pixelpoppyproductions]

Nice to see a local trail / campsite- also, it’s even better in September when the blueberries are in season!

[@sarayuki8540]

Can we have a Day with Tucker camping. I always wanted to see his camping routine or if he goes bathroom at night or what to do taking a dog camping ect.

[@RainerGolden]

Love this idea of a Tucker focused video. The main challenges of taking Tucker out have to do with carrying the extra gear (another pad, sleeping bag, more food, and his food bowl), and carrying out his poo. The weight adds up fast and he can’t carry all his gear. Too much for him. That front range pack he uses has his food and poo bags in it only. When he goes #2 I’ll bury it if allowed or have him pack it out in his pack. At night he doesn’t need to go out but obviously each dog is different. He likes sleeping in the tent and just sleeps through the night until I wake up.

[@sarayuki8540]

@@RainerGolden I always wonder if you dig him a cat hole or carry his poop lol.

[@callmehishmael]

whoever editited this has a knack for it...very fun vibes all around!!

[@CroakerOutdoors]

Always backpack with the S2S head bug net. I hate even the lightest of bug pressure.

[@candisscott6267]

Love your videos so much!!

[@paulahavens2764]

loved this video because you are so real. Yes show the toilets that would be fun. Thanks for a few moments of fun needed that today.

[@milobookout267]

If you're going to do the backcountry bathroom series, may I suggest the Windsor Lake camp site on the Powell River canoe route. It's exceptionally rustic but is located in a cedar stump.

[@ofwolfanddan]

It made me itch just watching on a screen from 1000s of miles away, but what a beautiful place!

[@davidortiz5296]

Loved the video!!!

[@mholder1324]

The toilet that you showed is actually used at every campsite in Algonquin Park in Canada (and also all other provincial parks in Ontario). You should come visit up here and do a canoe camping trip!

[@sherrylaponsee7782]

🇨🇦 loves Miranda

[@vikingwaifu3848]

I am totally down for a series on backcountry bathrooms. Yes, please.

[@maubeecat2910]

Love your videos! Love your Mellies, too!

[@SacredAssault]

I can't believe I only found out about this channel recently, It's definitely made me want to get out and explore more!

[@JamesMBC]

There's mosquito headnets and breathable gloves. I think those would really make a difference.

[@ithacacomments4811]

Sanity savers!

[@kreestuh4367]

Don't you hate it when you go out in nature and nature be there. (Real talk, that level of bugs is part of why I don't like to backpack in the summer very often. I am a mosquito magnet!)

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Seriously, I kept having to remind myself that *I* was in *their* home! But also, like, go away.

[@connorchubbuck9377]

I loved this so much!

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Thank you!! 💚

[@kmannewyork]

Great mosquito video Back country bathroom sounds good

[@zoebaz6969]

Yes please give us a backcountry toilet series

[@michelleellis8383]

You guys are laugh out loud funny. 😂😂😂 Thx for that!

[@kristymoore7052]

Cool, thanks! Yes, I’d like to know more about the poop pots everywhere.

[@fleetfeet9]

I frickin' love this episode! Also Lemon Eucalyptus spray is my go to for mosquitos!!

[@nickhikesinthewoods6150]

Awesome video as I watch from my tent in the woods right now lol

[@deannatotten5187]

It's an extra buggy year! I don't know if this is a Canadian thing but when we go to parks in Ontario we call those outdoor toilets at campsites a "thunderbox" 🙂

[@kateoke4148]

Love the bathroom idea!

[@melonydodson8725]

That video was so fun! 😂 you guys cracked me up with your acronyms! I do not laugh, however, at your war with the mosquitos! Definitely sucks. Way to keep a positive attitude about it, tho!

[@meandmyoru]

Mosquitoes can really ruin a trip!! Looked like a lovely spot & I love the idea of a short backpack trip for a luxury camping trip! I need to do that soon to try out my new tent! You all looked like you still had a wonderful time together! 😀

[@TMP010101]

Camp happy hour = campy hour…the best hour or two of the trip! 🍺🍷🥃🍸🍹 Love your channel! All of you made me smile while watching this whole video. My cheeks hurt from smiling. 😊

[@senormarces8498]

god bless whoever put in the metal gear solid sound. Abby's nails, go off!

[@patriciamoscato6586]

Yes

[@wadelewis9260]

WoW, thanks for sharing another great video and yes must make that camp toilet video. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Thanks!

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Thank YOU!! 💚

[@rchi__]

Great episode! Y’all are so much fun! You even made the best of a shitty mosquito situation.

[@hannahcollins1816]

Every time I see water like that all I think is that it looks soooo delicious. So did the Oldie, even with the "grunge" haha

[@JCrozier1]

always excited to get a notification. it's funny that you are considering a pit toilet tour, but I'm not surprised. it is what it is.....

[@cmcer1995]

I love the alpine lakes in Colorado. Great Cuts, views, challenging hikes, and best of all solitude. Mosquito Netting is often forgotten until these little vamps are out for blood. After watching this I will add it to my packing list, it is so light and packs so small so why suffer? The only good thing about them, extra easy protein. Are you not glad this was just a one nighter? This was a fun video to watch and just enjoy.

[@crayolarizona]

6:49 Your awesome!

[@zkat13]

I do enjoy my MGO on Sundays. What a great group you have. I loved the videos when you were with REI, but enjoy them even more now. I'm the person that loves to see other people having fun. (I mean, I love fun too...) It's to dang hot to think right now, so in the meantime...it works.

[@candicewaller403]

Very interested in a back country bathroom video! The whole time as you were showing off your campsite, I was wondering how the potty situation worked...

[@vc5213]

I can relate to the mosquito issue so much. I've been known to come back with 100 mosquito bites even with bug spray and layers after a backpacking trip.

[@randy_aubergine]

OMG! YES! Please do back country bathrooms!

[@randy_aubergine]

Also I am in the Puget Sound area, the mosquitos this year are fierce. It's the worst year I can remember. Always a great day with a new Miranda video! Thank you guys for sharing your trip.

[@autumnsun45]

Miranda, you camped exactly on the spot where I went on my honeymoon years ago! I was there in September and the mosquitos were bad then too, but 100% deet worked for us. The many waterfalls coming down into the lake were really lovely. The hike in near Mt. Baker is gorgeous!! And in September the area around there is covered with fat blueberries!! I swam in the lake to wash off the sweat, and it was shivery cold😬, but very refreshing. I remember a different pit toilet, up on a rise with amazing views 😯, and more privacy. I was happy to hear you knew the game cosmic wimpout, even though you didn't play it here! I have great memories of playing that when I was younger!

[@DavidVidaurri]

Fun trip❤ I subscribed