Our Struggles With Lockdown | Van Life UK

[@theindieprojects]

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[@stephenwilcockson6753]

Nice to see you shopping at our local DIY stores and our Aldi store. Keep Safe and we are looking forward to your van refresh vids 👍👍

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@trudyschaffer8016]

Thank you for busting out this video, during a time that is hard on us all. I was particularly impressed with your sponsor this time around. I think we all could use a bit of support right now, dealing with all of the uncertainty and fears we have. The van is looking top notch, and I will look forward to the next video. I think you should consider calling it “watching paint dry- Indie style” whadda ya think?? 🤣🤣 love you guys! ❤️

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks for the support! Haha we like it 🤣

[@wandamackenzie144]

Love it Trudy!

[@jaytopham8514]

Hi. It's good to know you got your paint. (huge thank you to all delivery drivers that are working extra hard for many people who order online) It does spur you on when you achieve things. The paint work looks great. Look to the next video x

[@theindieprojects]

They are doing a fab job! We speak with the Royal Mail guy and he says it’s busier than Christmas.

[@Sheila-vl9xk]

I love the paint colour; it works so well with the wood. Thank you for sharing this project - it's nice to get my mind off my own serious procrastination. Love the way you two smile when you talk; such a mood booster!!! Stay safe and healthy:)

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you! ❤️

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Theo and Bee - glad to see you are keeping yourselves busy and positive during these crazy times - sending virtual hugs from Istanbul - Chris & Marianne xx

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks guys ❤️

[@yarntaxi2176]

A quick comment to say thank you for staying in the safe and protected mind set. And to see how well you are adjusting to the massive changes in all your plans. Great painting 👍

[@simondavey7787]

Glad you're having a productive time and getting things done. The best way to deal with this lockdown! Sending you both much love from Reading in the UK.

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks Simon ❤️

[@unattendedgrandma4073]

I was preparing to move from beautiful Vancouver Island to Ontario in June. Everything is on hold. My view is to see it as more time to enjoy the ocean, mountains, pine trees etc.

[@theindieprojects]

Sorry your move is on hold but sounds like you are in a beautiful place 🙏🏻

[@DragonHeartTree]

Loved this little domestic snapshot. Also it was interesting to see the inside of a UK diy store. Cheers!

[@sharonaddison809]

I love your videos. Gutted that I only found you about 2 weeks ago, but spending so much time binging on your past videos. I bought my first campervan a year ago, and it's currently stuck on the drive! Loving watching all your travels.

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks Sharon, Really happy you are enjoying the videos. Hope you can get out in the van soon 🙏🏻

[@debbierelph9715]

OMG!! Theo is hilarious! I LOVE the pink hand-weights haha!! And I think the new hairdo is perfect - less to worry about. Stay happy and healthy - you've once again made my Sunday w/coffee a wonderful start to my day.

[@theindieprojects]

Hahah cheers Debbie 🙏🏻

[@Comanche2024]

Aw Theo looked funny in your dressing gown Bee, the most important your coffee lol xx

[@theindieprojects]

❤️

[@Aaron-P]

Been loving the cheeky mad bits you've been putting in these last few videos! 😆🤣😂 They give me a such good laugh!

[@theindieprojects]

Haha 🙏🏻

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

You two seem so sweet and that you have a really good relationship - it's so nice to watch during my quarantine! Love Gingey-bear too! 💞 Love from Minnesota.

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you so much 😁

[@MsSoozy]

Thank you for the updates. Glad you got your varnish and can finish your painting. It was so good to see and participate in your lives, hope you will be having another. I wish you could see us all and it would be like a huge party. Virtual gathering is better than nothing. We do have to remember we are not alone in this chaotic time. We are in this together and if we do things smartly, you will be in Canada before you know it. Just so glad you are in a safe place, staying well and doing things that make you happy. Much love from Victoria, BC

[@dimitrispsarias5840]

Hey guys !! You are the best company in youtube!! Well done for your genuine content ! Kisses from Athens/Greece xxx

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@andymaritoban6778]

Just subscribed you guys are awesome totally felt like you guys deserved the homestead. Glad to see it didn’t take away any of your adventure spirit also awesome to see you guys are safe and healthy during these dark time’s

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks so much Andy!

[@kathryntaylor4608]

I am amazed how well the earth CAN work together when they have to. I'm in Southern California and the DIY shops are so busy since we can work on our DIY list. My van is smashing now. Happy Wanderer (Kay) and Sophie (Chi-Pom) Can not wait to get back on the road.

[@BusMaxx]

So good to see you in good spirits, and the progress on the van refresh. Things here in Canada are slowly starting to ease... Hopefully you'll be able to make the trek here soon. Keep smiling 😊😊

[@theindieprojects]

That sounds very positive!!! ❤️

[@Marimilitarybrat]

Here in Florida, our hardware & home repair stores have been open through our period of quarantine.

[@kathyoneill3980]

Bee I love the rings you are wearing they are sooo pretty xXxX yep I've been keeping myself busy catching up on fixing things around the house and lots of cooking 🌻🇦🇺🙃

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks so much 😁 sounds like a good idea!

[@vanessadaniels400]

Loved how you pointed out the arrows and then walked in the opposite direction once you’d found your varnish!! Naughty naughty 🤨

[@theindieprojects]

Haha it’s impossible to keep fully to them when people just stand and look at paint for 10 minutes 😆

[@chikatoo]

I always watch on my phone and TV and let the ads run silently while I watch on my TV. Love the color of the paint! Hi Gingy Bear

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks!!

[@JustCameronAndHisJeep]

Theo, good work, stay fit for me too... Seriously, I really need to get inspired to do the same. We now have the same haircut. It's so simple with just fuzz. Thanks for the video, stay safe. Love ya guys!

[@theindieprojects]

Cheers dude! Slowly getting used to having no hair but I like it 👌🏻😆

[@johnpaine72]

Evening Theo@Bee, Glad to see you keeping upbeat of what would of been an incredible adventure, it still will be.. Just on hold. Like a great deal of us cancelling hoildays and trips of a lifetime (family cruise for mums 80th!) just have to wait! In meantime Stay Safe, Stay Well Health@Happiness 2U both!

[@theindieprojects]

Cheers John! Hope you can continue your plans soon 🙏🏻

[@FreedomStrider]

So glad BandQ are open again, trying to buy what you need is a nightmare at the moement, keep yourselves busy :)

[@theindieprojects]

Makes a big difference!

[@vanjoy1781]

here in North Carolina all of our diy stores never closed. we will be totally back to normal in a week. So ready!

[@theindieprojects]

👌🏻

[@thizizliz]

Oh pooh! I thought surely we would see the fresh, 'new' van!! I guess Gingey didn't help fast enough! LOL. Great sponsor - that's wonderful. Hugs.

[@theindieprojects]

🤗

[@EncompassAdventure]

The van face lift is looking good guys! It's such a refreshing feeling getting things like that done! :)

[@theindieprojects]

Cheers guys!

[@joenoahshay]

Naughty Theo, walking the wrong way, against the arrows, lol, stay safe Guys

[@theindieprojects]

Haha the problem with the arrows is sometimes you have to go against them otherwise you would just go round in circles 🤣

[@joenoahshay]

@@theindieprojects lol, the first time I went to Tesco I didn't realise, wondered why I was getting evils off other people.

[@DannyTulu]

That colour is lovely 😊 and Gingey is too cute 😍 We feel for you guys with lockdown getting in the way of your plans, it's hit us too! But it is just a delay as you've said before, we will get there eventually! Oh and thanks for the heads up on BnQ opening...

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks guys! Hope you’re both safe and well 🙏🏻

[@joyceforney8109]

Hi...super gesture in sharing the BETTER HELP!!!...it is a bit pricey for some during these financial times but, I believe, well worth it to waylay the fears we are facing & the challenges to come. 👍🥰 thanks bea & theo!!! van color is lovely & gingy is a great helper...good foreman...lol. Blessings for a productive week 🙋‍♀️

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks Joyce ❤️

[@JohnS-zq8ks]

Good to see you guys. Great work on the van.

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@mopanimickey1591]

Loved how Theo walked out of the varnish aisle the wrong way 😂😂😂

[@theindieprojects]

Haha! It’s kind of a floored (get it?) System if there is other people in the aisle not moving 🤣

[@beautifulmesses554]

Good work on the painting .... watched all of Win the Wilderness this week , it was awesome .... to be honest glad your still on the road but you two DID AWESOME!!! Enjoy your videos!

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks so much Karrie!

[@djahant]

You guys are so sweet and funny. We take it all in stride and move along. Love Ginjay...ha that's how it sounds to me but she is the best cat! Love her.

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks Dee! 😀

[@snappyfish]

Well done on the zero guard cut, best haircut.

[@theindieprojects]

🙌

[@alicecain2830]

Theo and Bee, thank you for being so REAL! There's a level of frustration that works for me along with the realization that along with it, we who are getting the chance to live our lives in quarantine are having a much easier time than so many others without these opportunities. Y'all are keeping busy, watching your mental health and reaching out to others to show it's a REAL thing, and generally showing your journey how it really is. I appreciate your strength during this incredibly strange time and your being able to take this disadvantage and turn it into an advantage. With Ginjey Bear's help of course. (Sorry if I spelled your beautiful cat's name wrong.💖)

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks so much for a lovely comment ❤️

[@michelle10261]

Green is my favorite colour. Thank you for sharing your vlog from Michelle in Australia

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@janeenbreyman212]

Just finished Win the Wilderness. Got both of my daughters to watch it too! So glad your van adventures will continue. Can't wait for you to come to the USA.

[@theindieprojects]

🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@LockieandAsh]

looks great guys! we are renovating our van as well in the Austrian alps! just ripped out the walls and ceilings and replaced it all! just posted the Renovation vlog part one!

[@theindieprojects]

Sounds like you’re doing a full rebuild!

[@LockieandAsh]

@@theindieprojects it just about was to be honest! took us about 9 days!

[@0HARE]

Thanks for another interesting episode. I really enjoyed it. I guess we're all looking forward to seeing the van refurb reveal. It's good to see you all thriving in the pandemic. Best Of Luck

[@theindieprojects]

Cheers Allen!

[@nmo888]

Your cat is so chilled out 👐

[@theindieprojects]

She’s fab 🥰

[@karendeakin9628]

Love paint colour and jingy really is fabulous

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks!

[@adamhutchison7500]

I have to say the ad before Theo popped the painted made it pretty intense :)

[@sammikelly6867]

loved the start to this video. first belly laugh of the day! well done on getting the painting done. we used that shade on our garden furniture too. it's very calming - did you know it was often used in mental hospitals for that very reason?! loved Ginjey's companionship. she's such a chilled out soul ❤️🐾 you're lucky to have easy access to Aldi's and B&Q. ours are a 100 mile and 70 mile round trip respectively! anyway, well done for keeping busy and making the most of your lockdown. smooches to Ginjey xx

[@theindieprojects]

No way! Never knew that. Thanks for watching 😀

[@wobbleboxadventures]

Great vlog van looking lovely stay safe guys 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks dude! Hope you’re well

[@chiaragrondana1390]

Ginjey looks fluffier than ever in this video ❤️

[@theindieprojects]

🥰 🐈

[@loopylou]

That's my favourite shade from that company. Nice choice.

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks!

[@shaunm2497]

Bee & Theo. Please may I suggest. Buy yourselves some good books on organic gardening and plant propagation. Buy lots (repeat lots) of good quality heritage vegetable seeds (not hybridized F1). At the first opportunity drive as fast as you can back to your land in Portugal. Start cultivating immediately. Document it.

[@theindieprojects]

Cheers Shaun, we are doing everything we can to try get home to the land 🙏🏻

[@ColeKulina]

bahaha theos morning routine is fab! Love the paint colour! Honestly shocked wickes is open! I knew BnQ was but didnt know the others were! Awesome Vid my dudes

[@theindieprojects]

Haha! Cheers dude 🙏🏻

[@csimon1951]

Well hair or no hair, you still handsome! Lol. Can’t wait to see the final paint job!

[@theindieprojects]

Aww thanks 🤗

[@isabelstanbrook226]

Stay safe love you guys❤❤

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you ❤️ stay safe!

[@isabelstanbrook226]

@@theindieprojects I will hope this will go quickly so you can get in your van again and explore

[@isabelstanbrook226]

Cant wait to see more videos

[@margaretmatteson-hammer7911]

Stay safe and take care of each other

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you 🤗

[@suepaulbrown9512]

Looking good Theo! Love you guys, stay safe xx

[@theindieprojects]

❤️

[@lindakurtz2653]

You rule breaker you! We saw you walking the wrong way up that aisle! Having a project is a great way to keep positive mental health. Good job!

[@theindieprojects]

Haha! 🙏🏻

[@jjjjoooonnnn]

"While Theo bought two tiny things, I did an entire food shop."

[@theindieprojects]

🤣

[@sunshinedeb]

Thanks for such a great video and thank you for all the wonderful laughs 😂🤣😂🤣😂 ✌️💕🚐

[@theindieprojects]

Cheers Deb!

[@feralfreebirds]

Beeeeeeeeeeee......LOVE the odd socks.....my kinda girl - style !!!!...my renovations seem to be pushing more and more holes thru rust ...hoping it was solid metal !!! :( .....but im loving it......blackened all my very faded bumpers with cherry blossom - looks awesome if you ignore the rust holes..hhahahaaha...keeping me smiling tho..sending good vibes to ya all ***

[@theindieprojects]

That doesn’t sound much fun! Hope you get to the bottom of it soon 🙏🏻

[@feralfreebirds]

@@theindieprojects Ah life could be worse! im parked on side of canal in brum...watching ducks n nature..its a holy van.ah if Theo you were still a monk ya cud've blessed it 4 me :) ( the bottom is whats falling off..hahahaha)..2002 transit....time 4 some TLC....I LOVE the fact you woke to Theo skipping this morn....made me smile....it'll be hoola hoopin next...enjoy sprucing the van...im loving it !*X*X*X

[@bohoxplorer840]

OMG THEO IN THE HOUSE COAT bahaha

[@theindieprojects]

🤣🤣🤣

[@debrandw246]

I lovy watermelon lollies. The paint is georgeous. Well done both.

[@gman8606]

Looking good with the new paint, Ginger is quite a q'tie and laidback, just as my cat Pjevs- a red male

[@theindieprojects]

😁

[@donnahawkins3135]

Started watching you guys awhile ago

[@johnroddy8756]

Gingy is a lucky cat free loading around the Globe

[@ConsidertheWonders]

OMG! I thought I was the only person in the world that’s been jump roping 😂.

[@theindieprojects]

I’m with you 👌🏻

[@adamhutchison7500]

Did you guys add the extra security locks on the van or where they already there? I don’t remember them being put on in the build series.

[@theindieprojects]

They were already on the van. Another good selling point as they are expensive to fit

[@hazellinajane]

You know when you say a word so many times it loses all meaning? That's the word 'screws' for me right now ;D Great video guys

[@squarepenny6946]

I love you guys!!!! Kitty too!

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you 😊

[@ATrainTravels]

Your cat is adorable!

[@theindieprojects]

🥰

[@fynnandfynner]

Willkos do a Matt varnish which is good for chalk paint. I've used it for years and it's much cheaper. Stay safe guys. Sending big hugs 👉💜👈

[@theindieprojects]

That’s good to know! Cheers 😁

[@fynnandfynner]

@@theindieprojects No worries chuck, I'm full of useless information untill someone needs it. Lol

[@carolynrude2830]

Love Love Love

[@theindieprojects]

❤️

[@Vanlife_With_Miss_V]

Gingey in the draw, its a cat thing lol♥️

[@theindieprojects]

🤣🥰🐈

[@glupiak]

Thanks for the advice on varnish! My girlfriend and I just received our newly converted van and literally were wondering today what kind of varnish to use. You're guys amazing and we love watching you.

[@theindieprojects]

No problem 🙏🏻

[@2bods1van18]

Enjoyed the video, don't think our DIY shops are open till June. Yesterday here in Spain we were allowed out for an hour to exerciser, that's the first time in 7 weeks. The only shops that have been open in all that time are essentials, food supermarkets and medical facilities. If you're caught outside without a mask and gloves, and couldn't prove it was essential, you could be fined 30,000€ and for repeat offenders 60,000€ . It sounds almost like a police state, but the strict measures are working and we're phasing down in 2 week increments, providing the figures keep falling. And providing the population adhere to the new rules, which they did not (my last video) yesterday, the first day of the "New Normal" Stay safe. X

[@theindieprojects]

The U.K. has not got this under control that’s for sure. All the best and let’s hope the rate can keep falling.

[@fraukew.2320]

Yes, same here, all plans were falling apart. Instead of buying a house in Spain and starting a new, well-paid job, literally unemployed overnight...😔

[@theindieprojects]

We are sorry to hear that. Really hope things improve soon 🙏🏻

[@peakyparttimers9362]

I could of got the paint for you a lot quicker and did it for you. Got nothing on at moment. 🙂👍 All best from Dudley! 👍👍 beeswax can work also

[@ForeverLuxeDesigns]

That cat is adorable!!!

[@theindieprojects]

🥰

[@greatboniwanker]

I grew up with Aldi's in Chicago, IL and I am shocked to see them in the U.K. because they're *not* here in New Mexico 😮

[@theindieprojects]

They are brilliant 👌🏻

[@marina.s.k.]

this first shot made my day :DD

[@theindieprojects]

🤣🤙🏻

[@chug-a-lugdoug4638]

loved it

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks!

[@mvdison]

I love watching your videos! I was supposed to move to Norway beginning of April to move in with my Norwegian boyfriend. The borders are closed and I'm not allowed to get in without a work contract... I was supposed to work there but it did not go through because of the pandemic. I quit both of my jobs in my home country and they won't rehire me because.. yeah.. obvious reasons.. I can't get welfare either.. It's really rough.. :(

[@theindieprojects]

So sorry to hear that Madison, really hope things can get moving again. ❤️

[@mvdison]

The Indie Projects Thank you! Your videos always bring a smile on my face and your guys’ positivity is so contagious! 😊💜 Keep on the good work and I hope that things will calm down for you guys aswell!

[@nealeburgess6756]

Looking good

[@theveganwanderer83]

Welcome to "Team Egg" Theo, embrace the Dome 🥚

[@theindieprojects]

Yasss! 🙌

[@lizzytownsend4450]

THE INTRO GOT ME haha

[@littlebirdlife2389]

Isn't chalk paint supposed to wear so it ends up looking shabby-chic?

[@theindieprojects]

Yeah can be, we look the finish.

[@jofher007]

LMAO Sorry Brother & I'm glad you cut it all off..

[@theindieprojects]

🤣🤣

[@JadeBreannaArt]

Can you guys do a video on how you earn money whilst living van life? I really want to live van life but am struggling with how to support myself outside of a 9/5!! Love you guys xx

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks! Yes we will add it to the list for sure 😀

[@kellyembleton3743]

Watching a show How to live Mortgage Free and wow there you were on a boat . How cool . Do you still own the boat? Love the ideal of living on a boat.

[@theindieprojects]

We sold it but lived on it for 3 years

[@ladypb2466]

Nice colour

[@SEBZED86]

When your on the road, do you rent your house out?

[@theindieprojects]

We are just house sitting here, we have a place in Portugal 🙏🏻

[@S.G..E555]

B and m,s are more or less running as normal here in the north west.. ✌️

[@graemeembleton1402]

Theo hair suits you mate

[@cara4996]

That opening scene 😅😅😅

[@theindieprojects]

🤪

[@shastagreen8866]

Where is your introductory music? It's not "Indie Project" without it!

[@theindieprojects]

Sorry!

[@harryscat]

Always love your videos.

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you! 😀

[@sylviahunt9818]

Your cat looks exactly like my daughter’s cat. Only difference is Gingie Bear is female and Sebastian is male.

[@theindieprojects]

Aww sounds cute!

[@gillywild]

Points out the arrows designed to stop you passing people coming the other way, and then walks in the opposite direction. Face palm.

[@theindieprojects]

Haha the problem with the arrows is sometimes you have to go against them otherwise you would just go round in circles 🤣

[@martinbguk]

We found that the paint rubs off. It may eventually harden but I wasn't impressed

[@theindieprojects]

Hey 👋 yes it does if you don’t varnish over it.

[@martinbguk]

@@theindieprojects thanks for your response. I'm going to need exterior varnish.

[@geraldinewillis5926]

Matt or satin finish yacht varnish