As kids, we never appreciated how much work the dad does on vacations and trips.❤
@johnchastain7890Ай бұрын
I agree. I'm a dad! ;-)
@Digital_Artz28 күн бұрын
Yeah… trips & holidays were so much better as a kid! As an adult, it's so much work, & holidays suck - tons of work w/o gifts.🤭 I can't believe I couldn't wait to grow up - what a rip off! 😂 My dad was right! I should've enjoyed being a kid more; time really does fly & adulting isn't what it seems - too much work! Where are my princess powers, so I can have the best of both worlds?! 😂
@DemonEdge8225 күн бұрын
It was all for u and the memories, my parents were the same.
@captainbryce12 ай бұрын
There are millions of Americans who never get to experience an RV road trip in America. That's how lucky you guys are! 🙂
@buckeyeclayfan2 ай бұрын
Most of us can't afford any travel or vacations at all.
@nataliewalters27592 ай бұрын
@@buckeyeclayfanthat actually isn’t true . We travel all of the time . The airports stay crowded of people and everyone that I know travel regularly .
@XxxXxx-fm3woАй бұрын
Jealous Canadian here
@paulvamos7319Ай бұрын
@@nataliewalters2759There's millions of poor people in America and I am one of them! I make less than 950 dollars a month so, no money left for travel! You have a great weekend! 😊
@Myvillgelife8Ай бұрын
You will like our village morning routine very much. take a look❤
@kawiboi9338Ай бұрын
Yall have some amazing well behaved kids. To see the pure joy from the whole family just to be here in the U.S restores a lot of faith in humanity.
@aaronhernandezmarcee2 ай бұрын
Sam as a CDL driver I am proud of your first experience with a vehicle of this size. Don’t feel bad taking up parking spaces at shops. Park in the back and take the space you need. Have fun family
@williamwalsh15332 ай бұрын
Do RV drivers have to have more than a Class C license?
@jagtan132 ай бұрын
@@williamwalsh1533 at or less than 15,000 lbs and or 40 feet or less combined. So it can be a car and trailer or a single vehicle. All that they require is the standard Class C driver's license. Any specifics can be gathered from the local state dmv.
@karenward2672 ай бұрын
Great advice. As a Brit who emigrated to California, it doesn’t take too long to get your RV legs beneath you.
@ElizaSoberako2 ай бұрын
@@karenward267immigrated
@Myvillgelife8Ай бұрын
You will like our village morning routine very much. take a look😊
@jacobd.carlos5882 ай бұрын
LETS GOOO. WE FINALLY GOT IT. This series is gonna be a blast. Hope the trip was hell of a good time
@yournewzealandfamily2 ай бұрын
We finally got there! Its all go with this series now 😀
@jacobd.carlos5882 ай бұрын
@@yournewzealandfamily i cannot wait for the rest. Good thing I have my notifications on
@Justiceincorporated.2 ай бұрын
Woo hoo!
@jacobd.carlos5882 ай бұрын
just got done watching episode 1 of the series I cannot wait for the next one. What are you aiming for in terms of the upload schedule. Is it like every week on a specific day or is it just a random day that it will be uploaded
@yournewzealandfamily2 ай бұрын
Aiming for every weekend (not sure what day). Will ramp up to two drops per week if we can as well!
@kyleheimbrock54392 ай бұрын
Y'all's positivity has seriously gotten me through some hard times. Your fun and positive outlook on life is such a great example. Hope you enjoy Ohio.
@Myvillgelife8Ай бұрын
You will like our village morning routine very much. take a look 🙏
@Wings_nut2 ай бұрын
"It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it." -- Blues Brothers
@Pedroism2 ай бұрын
Except for the south side
@damnitboy96352 ай бұрын
😎
@Hopefulldreameronthego2 ай бұрын
Great movie
@Wings_nut2 ай бұрын
@@Hopefulldreameronthego right?
@Rockhound61652 ай бұрын
This used to be the close to my answering machine message.
@DrizzleDrizzleNeverDies8 күн бұрын
My life has finally slowed to a point that I can sit down and binge this series. It's genuinely heartwarming as an American to see my New Zealand Family getting to have this experience. I've not gotten to yet, but it's going on my bucket list now for certain-sure. Hearing your enthusiasm for practically everything you've gotten to see and eat so far has revivified my sense of patriotism, even in these rather bleak and discordant times in the US. You help remind me of how beautiful and interconnected my country actually is. I guess sometimes an outside perspective is necessary just to help you process things. Much love to you all. Also, Dez and Atlanta always seem so fun-spirited and genuinely happy. Your family is very beautiful and warm. Thank you for sharing your experiences with the world the way you all do. Getting to see such wonderful folk get to have these adventures really brings out the proud uncle feeling, same as when I saw my nephew recently and he'd drastically grown up. From Michigan.
@dpberryАй бұрын
I’m American and I got excited for you all when I saw you in front of your RV! Thanks for sharing your trip!
@angelablackwell9002 ай бұрын
How amazing is it that you get to travel as a family and create all these awesome memories!
@yournewzealandfamily2 ай бұрын
The best!
@shenaniganss_42592 ай бұрын
You’re doing something even Americans have dreams of doing… I’ve lived in America for 30 years (my whole life) and have only traveled to a few surrounding states. Road tripping in an RV and traveling America is something even we want to do. I hope y’all have a blast seeing our beautiful Country and I look forward to watching the videos.
@nataliewalters27592 ай бұрын
Me and my husband prefer flying places and going to islands than driving every where. We can’t fade driving long distances .
@shenaniganss_42592 ай бұрын
@@nataliewalters2759- I’m the opposite.. Scared of flying, will do it, but I’d prefer a long road trip. Especially in an RV. I love driving!
@RJKookieАй бұрын
💯Road tripping is the best way to explore the U.S.A. Still got the northern states of Montana to Maine to checkout. As a native CA I’m so happy that Sam and his family finally did their dream road trip. I’ve traveled many of these same roads but so awesome to see how they get to experience the Golden State and the gorgeous Pacific Northwest.
@arkhsm7 күн бұрын
@@RJKookieAnother Kiwi here; I drove 33 States in '87 in one month, buying an uninsured '73 Mercury for $400, and heading East from L.A., 10,000 mile lap of the U.S. ! With the car as my hotel for half the journey; was the trip of my life, apart from '88, where I carried on from N.Y. to England !! Drove around Yellowstone, and the few miles of Montana at West Yellowstone to S.E. Idaho still counts as Montana, lol !!
@NeilA24-u6wАй бұрын
Just the pure joy and excitement in being on the road back in your home from home is infectious. Gonna enjoy experiencing this with you guys! x
@ginkodragonАй бұрын
I just love how much you all are impressed with everything that you see! Have a wonderful trip!
@matthewmurray4159Ай бұрын
This is so cool and a memory the kids will cheerish in later years so much. Im sure there'll be plenty of laughs, arguments, more laughs and great memories made. Yall be safe!!
@TerryDenham2 ай бұрын
Since your vehicle extends past the rear axle by about 10 feet, if there is room beyond the parking space, past the curb, you can back the RV into the space(s) and have the rear part hang over the curb and try to back the RV up where the rear tires touch the curb. Assuming there is enough "green space" beyond the curb. That way your RV "sticks out" into the "green space" and not into the parking lot driving lanes.
@projectdelta502 ай бұрын
Came here to say that, I drive a GMC Yukon XL, i got about 3 feet extra behind my rear axle
@karenward2672 ай бұрын
What a great person Edward is. Plus, he brought you trash bags and things you forget you need. He is a legend, and a great West Coast ambassador
@mistd81222 ай бұрын
You guys are just so entertaining and so comfortable with the camera. Excited to see the rest! I love road trips in America. Your channel is the #1 best channel on KZbin.
@yournewzealandfamily2 ай бұрын
Oh man thankyou so much! So stoked you enjoy it!
@goatitisful2 ай бұрын
After watching this channel for like 4 years, It's finally happening. I'm stoked to see what cool sights they see, great food they eat, cool events they attend, and great people they meet. Let's go!
@parkernorris33972 ай бұрын
current us navy sailor. i love yalls content. it keeps me going while i do what i do. thank you so much!!!
@biggiesizemore2 ай бұрын
Army here... same thing for me, watched them over like 3 deployments now.
@nwauntie642 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service!
@nwauntie642 ай бұрын
@biggiesizemore thank you for your service, too.
@theflamingeagle5722 ай бұрын
I read some comments from some veterans. They hate people saying thank you for your service or they think it's stupid. They get free stuff from people for killing people and they usually aren't in the military to serve their country. They think it's annoying and just enjoy the benefits. It was an interesting read lol
@markoconnell8042 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service.
@drk_hrs_of232 ай бұрын
So now that I actually got to watch the video, I'm really glad yall got to experience the United States! I also love how your family is a team. Everyone pitches in and helps.
@HpatootfАй бұрын
I love seeing you all enjoy my country. It makes me so much more appreciative for what I have. Despite the negatives :)
@julieshepard3409Ай бұрын
This series is going to be a lot of fun for the whole family.
@eslabach22 ай бұрын
Your collaboration with the unsubscribe podcast was so much fun. Well done.
@thomasohanlon10602 ай бұрын
Bet y’all didn’t think you had such a crossover audience as you really do. There’s the family side that we are required to show when out in public, then there’s the real us kind and caring but not really housebroken or socialized. Yet for the most part harmless unless, the dysfunctional pack. 👋🍺👍🤙😎😊
@lefton4ya2 ай бұрын
Was a fiery different experience I can tell they started uncomfortably with swearing and “blue jokes” but eventually got into it
@thomasohanlon10602 ай бұрын
@@lefton4ya yet it’s all in good fun, but they never thought that they had that much of a shared audience?
@TheRagratus2 ай бұрын
It was a riot. Loved every minute of it.
@johnwood5512 ай бұрын
In large parking lots, it’s better to find an outside row and just park perpendicular to a row of them ,covering 3 or so spaces. It’s easier and people expect that , and you don’t have to do a lot of backing up that way. Also ,if you find an empty parking lot, you can practice your backing a little while no one is around. For backing where you need help, if the person helping can see you in the mirrors then they know you can see them. Happy Traveling .
@chrisking92282 ай бұрын
Thanks for loving our country more than many Americans do. You would be a wonderful addition
@Anaj-us4eo2 ай бұрын
The way they shopped and stocked for RVing is on point! Driving spot on, even the interaction with random mr busy body at the rv park, there’s one everywhere you go. This adorable New Zealand family are now officially American citizens. They absolutely fit right in!
@micheldawАй бұрын
My wife and I got chills watching you in the Burger King parking lot at 2:05. This movie was our first date 39 years ago!
@joshuabolton38662 ай бұрын
Let's go. Locked in for Round 2!!
@Navajodavid2 ай бұрын
Amazing memories you will all have the rest of your lives
@michaeloliver10392 ай бұрын
Great job driving that barge. It is just what your family needed for this adventure, The West Coast gets all the luck. I know they will take good care of you there. Drive safe and have a great time. ❤
@Tyler-i9k2 ай бұрын
And the journey begins, can't wait for whatever you got for KZbin. One big happy family 🔥🇺🇲💯
@gasser217Ай бұрын
You guys are so much fun!! THANK YOU!!!
@garyneilson30752 ай бұрын
You guys are good old fashioned FUN don't change!!!!
@lormor4602 ай бұрын
Yay!! I’ve been waiting for this, especially after seeing your message regarding the trouble you had. So glad the video dropped! I love you guys!!❤❤
@mrk24912 ай бұрын
OMG, I managed a group of Burger Kings for over 30 years and the Burbank location was our highest volume restaurant (one of the highest in Southern California). Guests always came up to me and asked if it was the Back To The Future BK! I would point out where the garage was built and where he skateboarded out of the parking lot holding onto the truck.
@SooperCherry942 ай бұрын
Awesome to see you guys having so much fun!
@BufordT2 ай бұрын
Make sure you know the height of your RV. Some bridges or tunnels may be too low to pass under. Low passages generally have the height posted before you get to it on a yellow and black sign. You don't want to turn it into a convertible before it's returned!
@jeffg.61102 ай бұрын
They’re already back in New Zealand, and I don’t remember any horror stories (in the live events) of them ripping off their roof. So they must have been okay. But I too was worried when he said he didn’t know how tall they were!
@BufordT2 ай бұрын
@@jeffg.6110 ok good to know. Overheight vehicles can definitely be a hazard if you don't know the area and it's not something you think about in your everyday car.
@lynnking112 ай бұрын
Sometimes you have to get off on the exit before the overpass and cross the street only to get back on again or fine another route instead of crossing a low hanging bridge.
@Yesquire0Ай бұрын
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@timisme83602 ай бұрын
I so envy you for that R.V.! When we went on vacation as kids, there were 6 of us children and two adults packed into a Kingswood Estate station wagon. Mom and dad in the front, three children in the back seat and three more in the cargo area, bouncing off luggage like pinballs. Good days ... lol
@Mark-kc6ps2 ай бұрын
You are legal allowed to park parallel to a curb area in a lot and take up as many spaces as long as it isn't interfering with income and outgoing traffic
@gbyun22 ай бұрын
Wow, you guys are the best on KZbin. I love your editing, the maps, everything. You seem professionally trained, because the quality of your episodes are so completely smashing. Rock on! 🤟
@yournewzealandfamily2 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@curtjoyner44932 ай бұрын
What you were hearing from the road work were "vibratory road compactors". I worked in the construction industry in SOCAL for many many years as a contractor. SOCAL soils consist of mostly clay particularly the closer you get to the ocean. A vibratory compactor is comparable to what is commonly referred to as a steam roller which is an old time name for a heavy equipment with full width steel drums both front and rear often used for final compaction of a finely graded surface except the vibratory compactor is what its name implies is a heavy equipment steel roller that vibrates causing local seismic waves to be transmitted through the ground. They can be felt a few hundred yards from the roller. Have a great trip you guys!!!!
@mikegrandstaff2392 ай бұрын
Make sure your sewer line is straight and not looped. It will not drain right..have fun and enjoy from Wichita ks
@timisme83602 ай бұрын
So many people come here on vacation for a week or two but for you to get to come for a whole month makes me so happy you can't believe it. And the thing about it is that even though you're here for a month you still won't be able to experience every aspect of our culture and society. And still only a small portion of our country. I vote that you stay forever. You're wholesome attitude fit's perfectly in this country. I can think of a few people I'd like you to switch places with although I wouldn't wish them on New Zealand either. Lol
@LancerX9162 ай бұрын
Yeah, CalTrans always works at night, pretty much. It can be a pain, but it's better than them working during the day and having to deal with closed lanes during rush hour. California is a great state to start in. So much diversity when it comes to the type of environment to see. You have the coastline up to the Bay Area, The Central valley that is mostly flat farm land, the mountains of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and then the high desert in southern California like Death Valley and Palm Springs.
@triplebackspace36232 ай бұрын
They play Top Gun but I get more of a National Lampoons Vaction vibe.
@timisme83602 ай бұрын
Watch out America! The New Zealand Griswalds are on the road! 😂😂😂
@paulvamos7319Ай бұрын
That's so accurate! 😂 I am imagining Sam jumping into the cold pool! 🤣
@JulieYoung-te5mwАй бұрын
I watched again to show a friend...Edward is amazing...so glad to see that man...and him thinking of those things you need is awesome...renting the car, etc...absolutely love him...great vlog... everyone that stops by has to endure me showing them your videos...they love it and thank you Edward for helping them 😊
@elisawestvirginiamountainm10192 ай бұрын
Edward has to be the neatest guy you would ever want to meet. He is so sweet.
@yournewzealandfamily2 ай бұрын
The best!
@terrycarter11372 ай бұрын
Remember that bump you felt was either a pothole or a Mazda.😂
@Thegamingpro-fw8ze2 ай бұрын
Nah it was straight Colombian
@dougfisher12662 ай бұрын
I am so happy! Its like when the new season of your favorite TV show drops. I will be planning meals and snacks around your videos to maximize my viewing pleasure.🥰 Also, the unsubscribed pod cast was great! I have been watching all of them forever, and to see you on there was like icing on the cake.
@jeffleonhardt71732 ай бұрын
Highly anticipated and worth the wait! Great job guys!!
@Me_Grimlock_King2 ай бұрын
Excited to watch this series! hope you had a stellar trip.
@chrisb65152 ай бұрын
Glad to see you finally uploaded it! Can't wait to see the rest of your rv road trip
@rosendo99532 ай бұрын
U guys are so brave! Glad it all turns out well!👍💪🏼
@506thparatrooper2 ай бұрын
Be sure to watch for low hanging branches on trees, low overhanging roofs at gas stations and businesses, and bridges. be sure someone is outside watching for branches, tables and poles when you open the slides. Be sure there is nothing open like doors or the sleeper coach nor anything on the floors when you retract the slides. Also, WalMart sells RV supplies like your sanitation tank deodorizers to help keep the smell down. Be sure to take the kinks out of the sewage line so the water flows and there is as little left in the drainage pipe when you go to disconnect it. The sell collapsable supports that extend for the sewage pipe too. They sell surge protectors that you plug into the box that prevents any potential "electrical surges". be sure any roof vents are closed at least most of the way. Enjoy your trip! The California coast is beautiful even if it tends to be foggy because of the cold Pacific ocean.
@modelbehavior32522 ай бұрын
The compartments on the outside of the RV are great to store your luggage and firewood! Enjoy your trip!
@krisschobelock49732 ай бұрын
This is awesome - as a long time camper in RV and tent - I'm sitting here saying Oh do this do that and I can't help and then I think - well hey they did great - they are already home! So far looks like you had a fun fun time! Can't wait for the next one!!! ❤
@tennwingman33502 ай бұрын
I am a motorcoach driver, which is 45 ft long and just so you know it is acceptable when looking for a parking spot to pull it long ways of the slots at the end of a parking lot. Also be careful at fueling stations. Be safe, have fun.
@dc763842 ай бұрын
Glad to see you enjoying yourselves.
@brendaenglish24772 ай бұрын
I was so excited to see this first video dropped. Your excitement was palpable. I can’t wait for the next one. Thank you for taking us along with you on this journey.
@BalokLives2 ай бұрын
My parents took us to Hobson every year through the 60, and 70's. They also took us to other campgrounds within Ventura County such as Faria, Carpinteria, and others. Hobson has really changed through the years. Originally the parking lot was all dirt. At one point, it started having an erosion problem and right around the time they addressed it was when they paved the camping area.
@ct68522 ай бұрын
Hobson is a town?
@BalokLives2 ай бұрын
@@ct6852 It's a beach campground in California. There is a whole string of them up and down Pacific Coast Highway 1.
@rkenseth2 ай бұрын
That cloud coverage along the coast is called the marine layer. That's what they always called it on the local news while growing up in SoCal.
@shampoovta2 ай бұрын
Water temp is different than the air temp you get this localized fog. Surfers love it. Your on your way up north you will start to see Spanish moss in the oaks.
@dchall82 ай бұрын
This is a transcript of the weather report for Los Angeles TV stations: "Late night and early morning low clouds and fog near the coast burning off by 11." The rest of the day is either overcast or overcast mixed with smog. And then the sea breeze starts any time between 1:59pm and 2:01pm every day of the year. You need a wind breaker every afternoon.
@robynvirts1387Ай бұрын
When we traveled thru New Zealand in a small camper van. Remaining on the opposite side was always a challenge! Your family is so fun to watch..enjoy your travels. Take extra time to hike and meet a few Americans! RVs are everywhere these days!
@recoiltm042 ай бұрын
Love watching you guys! We are a family Living in the country on a cow farm in Western PA and watching you guys living the All American Dream to travel the country road of this great country. God Bless and Safe travels!
@taylorvanbuskirk80402 ай бұрын
I don't know anyone who wouldn't want to join you, but I don't envy you driving in Southern California traffic. I was born and raised there. I know first hand! You got this...just remember, we drive on the right side of the road. LOL!
@pudlmaker2 ай бұрын
Not 100% sure about that... seen a lot of people on the wrong side of the road.
@ct68522 ай бұрын
Learning to drive on the 'wrong' side of the road on LA freeways sounds like a nightmare.
@oROBBIEo2 ай бұрын
The vibrating you were feeling is a steamroller in action. They make the earth shake something crazy.
@DerekKauf2 ай бұрын
So happy for you guys that you got to experience this. I'm also glad you've done it with your kids and have made memories that will last a lifetime. That's what it's all about!
@jimmybs2 ай бұрын
Another crash course in driving in the states. You're all so brave. I love watching you all experience the US.😊
@devon_morgan2 ай бұрын
I’m so excited for you guys!! My family did this when I was a kid - this brings back memories!! Sam is doing great driving that monster in a foreign country - I would be freaking out trying to drive that around! I can’t wait to see each place you visit!! ✌️💚🚍🗽
@johnblack25472 ай бұрын
Very good, glad to see you finally got it up and running.
@koukiguy41632 ай бұрын
So excited for this series. Also so happy the Fam gets to do this. It'll be a memory for life no matter what happens. Safe travels and best wishes. We'll all be praying for you.
@mikearroyo39612 ай бұрын
The start off was funny as heck. I was so excited for their journey.
@narvplusextra2 ай бұрын
I'm literally in the process of getting an RV and setting up starlink and everything, very cool to see it from a not as experienced RV'er perspective. This video is definitely making me excited for my own trip.
@mbourque2 ай бұрын
For oversized vehicles, you should park on the side or behind the building.
@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER2 ай бұрын
Yep. Or the opposite way, across as many spaces as necessary. Whilst leaving enough maneuvering space to get back out in the travel lane. It's far more important to not stick out into the travel lanes of a parking lot, than it is to try to conserve the parking spaces themselves.
@demetreusd.robysr.8446Ай бұрын
I’m so happy1 for you guys! You’re,one of my fav KZbin families
@BrianW19642 ай бұрын
Yeah, that gray sky is a way of life along the California coast in the summertime. The marine layer rolls in when the inland temps go up. It's especially prevalent along the Monterey Peninsula, but thanks to the California current it really helps keep the temps very nice in the summer.
@user-ch5we7fe5e2 ай бұрын
don't know how you did it Sam when it came to the driving the RV. all cool, calm and collected. I would be a nerves reck. also. think you did great with the editing. 🙂👋👊
@lukefullerton509Ай бұрын
This is a great video! KZbin- Pay them for it!!!!!!!
@dominiccangelosi18762 ай бұрын
Wow! Such and exiciting start!! Can’t wait to see the rest of the journey! 🇺🇸🚐⛺️
@kdavidson1386Ай бұрын
Love the throwback Utah Jazz shorts @18:45 that you're wearing! Much love from your viewers in Utah!
@sama.scrapsАй бұрын
That was my thought when I saw those shorts🎉
@carolynbrubaker1619Ай бұрын
This is sooo exciting! RVing all 50 Something I've always wanted to do. As a person from Wyoming (least populated state), all those RV's so close together...yeah, you handled it better than I would have!
@orangecrush58622 ай бұрын
That was so cool of Edward for doing that!! So cool! 💪🇺🇸
@bigopishposh85582 ай бұрын
This road trip is going to be EPIC!!! You'll see so many new and amazing things. Can't wait for future episodes!
@blackpowder992 ай бұрын
Be safe and have a great time, I'll be watching with many smiles on my face following along with your wonderful family.
@lyndaalicea60372 ай бұрын
Im glad you all enjoyed our beautiful America. Be careful and love your videos ❤
@Knightowl19802 ай бұрын
I hope you’ll allow other to react to your videos. -the best thing about camping in America is that if you’re low on supplies or need anything u can ask your neighbor and I guarantee you will will get the help you need.
@jackw4672 ай бұрын
You and the children will make some lifetime memories .. I hope some of them are beautiful
@baileystevenson89132 ай бұрын
It's crazy watching you come to Ventura and camp at one of my fav lunch spots! My partner is the Santa Barbara Parasail Captain if you ever come back💙
@ct68522 ай бұрын
They seemed preemptively excited about the Hobson Grill...then heartbroken.
@steviel63452 ай бұрын
Beautiful little family, and glad to have you. ENJOY!
@slickwillr64282 ай бұрын
Love the editing!
@canarydiamondstreet4552Ай бұрын
What an outstanding man
@JocelynCutler2 ай бұрын
LETS GOOOOOOOOO WELCOME TO USA! I hope you guys enjoy! THIS SERIES GONNA BE The BEST! Hope you guys enjoy here!
@flar5022Ай бұрын
Your family is awesome The Top Gun music Was epic Your family's reaction to the recreational vehicle Was priceless I hope you have a wonderful time God bless you all
@taylorvanbuskirk80402 ай бұрын
I see Nadine got her mayonnaise! That is a must for us Dutch!
@yournewzealandfamily2 ай бұрын
100%!!
@DN4AGDX2 ай бұрын
Awesome. The NZ Griswalds family. 😂 Hope you guys had a blast in the states.
@laurabraun4691Ай бұрын
Happy for you!
@TexasDonna-xu6fq2 ай бұрын
You handled that RV beast like a boss!🤠
@TrueDarkness4582 ай бұрын
I loved the first episode! Oh! You guys were awesome on the unsubscribe podcast! It was surreal seeing you guys with our great and wonderful veterans!
@AlanRogers2502 ай бұрын
Trader Joe's is related to the other chain grocery store named Aldi's. These are both owned by two German brothers who contacted Aldi's in Germany. But they had a slight falling out when one started to want to sell cigarettes and the other didn't. So they split into Aldi's North and Aldi's South. Then they opened internationally in America as Aldi's and Trader Joes as in America no two stores can have the same name. They buy and sell a limited line of goods and sell them at reasonable prices and the stores are set up to get you in and out in as quick a time as possible. For more information watch The Fat Electrician's story that I took these facts from. So cool that you spent ten weeks traveling the country.
@mistd81222 ай бұрын
But created in Pasadena, California by a California boy from San Diego,Joe Coulombe. He sold it to the German Founder of Aldi's.
@ZepG2 ай бұрын
And Aldi's is the best bang for the buck with Lidl being a close second.
@ellenw3912 ай бұрын
Not totally accurate. While the German brother part is, there is NO overlap at all. Trader Joe's was started by a guy named Joe in California who sold to one of the brothers. The product lines are totally different. Even the ones that look like they are the same, are not & are made by different companies. I found that true with the meatballs. I love the TJ's Italian grilled meatballs and always have them in the freezer (great for fast dinners). Was out & shopping at Aldi's and got theirs. ICK. Not even close. They were like overspiced rubber balls. Never again!! They are similar in being more limited, but better quality, than huge Supermarkets. I haven't seen The Fat Electrician's video, but if he has the brother from Aldi's founding TJ's, hes wrong! They are my 2 fav stores, with TJ's eding out Aldi's. But love both, and love seeing this trip! PS fun fact. The Trader Joe's in my town used to house their East Coast headquarters. You could always tell who the Corporate muckity mucks were in the store lol. Then they grew too big out here & moved into Boston. Wish I had taken the opportunity to give them my opinions on them discontinuing so many items and making non-seasonal stuff seasonal LOLOL But they did it far less back then
@ct68522 ай бұрын
Employees are usually great at Trader Joes. Not sure why. But always have a good experience there.
@ellenw3912 ай бұрын
@@ct6852 I can tell you why. They choose to pay their employees well above minimum wage, and treat them well. And having the right attitude is literally in the job description. It's why many of the same lovely people work their for years! I'll never forget after I had an unplanned, very major surgery, I FINALLY made it back in the store, after having to relearn to walk again. A bunch of the employees came running over & told me how worried they had been that I hadn't been in! One, who I had known for years, burst into tears and gave me a wonderful bear hug! I left with several bouquets of flowers as their gift, and feeling truly missed. To this day (over 4 yrs later, but with lasting mobility issues) they always help, load my car for me, and ride the scooter back. Last time I was in, the battery was dying so they had me wait, and just tell them what I wanted and several folks ran to get stuff. I could have hobbled, but would have paid in pain...I didn't even ask. BTW, I can assure you, when I finally made it back in my local supermarket, not only did no one notice, but don't think any of the employees were the same, in over a year.
@justakidfrombrooklyn15172 ай бұрын
Atlanta representing Brooklyn! Cheers guys!
@patriciastuart80792 ай бұрын
Opening with classic movie trivia! The Best!
@Re.-fi3dzАй бұрын
American roadtrips is the most iconic thing anyone can do !