Random Musings and Mutterings from South Wales. Personal V-log

A rather lengthy Video log filmed during a recent trip to South Wales (UK).

[@mandyofmarymac]

I just love riding along, and I love Wales! Thank You, Rick

[@jesusfdez4892]

It is a beautiful place,. I really appreciate that you share your holidays with us, I never get bored of your talkings. thanks a lot!

[@gguerard]

Thanks for the drive along! A pleasant way to spend part of my Sunday afternoon.

[@leakelly4757]

I finally have a day off and I turned on KZbin through my PlayStation so I could watch your vacation videos on my big flat screen tv. I LOVE your driving videos!! I felt like I was right there in the van. The footage was fantastic. And you were right, I thoroughly enjoyed the little winding roads traveling up and down South Wales vs. the two way roads. Thanks for bringing us on your latest journey :)

[@therealrobsorensen]

Very nice Rick. We just returned from our month in England, Wales and Ireland so it was fun to watch your drive around the narrow country roads. We had a wonderful time - I hope that your trip was loads of fun too.

[@simplifygardening]

Most cultivars of Rhododendrons come from Himalayas through Tibet, Burma, China, Thailand, Viet Nam, to Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and New Guinea. north america, however some cultivars can be found from other places around the world. the origins though are prob asian. hope that helps Rick. Living in South Wales I love it here It's a stunning place and you may find that BT are now having to get the fast internet into the country. Im with SKY and get a 46gig connection with a 10 gig upload speed so not too bad. A guy I work with just bought one of those mustangs he brought it into work stunning car mate Tony

[@LenaGus2728]

Hello from Sweden! I love this part of Britain, greenery, discovering small villages by car and a calm nice voice to listen to, so this vid was ideal for me! Thanks for the lovely excursion! 🌷

[@meehan302]

Those rocks and caves are wonderful - well worth going back to

[@SirSpuddy]

Hello Rick, I've got to say that was a brilliant video, and what a lovely part of Wales you went to.

[@kateban1973]

Hi Rick ... great drive around .... and loved your ramblings 😊. Nice bit of tech to keep a eye on what's happening at home. It's Folk Week here in Sidmouth on the East Devon coast and i forget how much I take for granted the beach ... happy travels - Kate ⛵📷👍

[@MarvinEdmiston]

Wow! Gorgeous views! Thanks for sharing your trip. :)

[@rubymiles1914]

Beautiful scenery. Those narrow roads look like some of our back roads or country roads here in NW Alabama. Some are not paved. I'm one of those people that is deathly afraid of heights, and when you walked up that hill, on the EDGE, I couldn't stand it. It was a wonderful sight tho. I love your scenery vids.

[@mollyrh9708]

Thanks for the tour, Rick. I loved the mix of stunning landscapes and charming towns. What a beautiful place.

[@evelynsouzaferreira4593]

Thank you, that was a great vid to watch. Much appreciated. Horsetail is good for nails and teeth as well. It has a high silica content

[@corinnevanherpe2753]

Great video as always Rick.

[@HerbyDigitalTV]

Nothing better than a 1 Hour rickvanman video!

[@MarcusTDM]

Hi Rick. You could've shared that big bag of Haribo with us, I had my eye on it the whole journey! Good video mate. Some interesting topics.

[@alansmallfield1153]

A great video to get lost in, you were never a good allotment grower but the way you put it over was addictive, now even better!

[@charlottejpriestley8934]

Nice video! Gorgeous footage! I agree with avoiding the media because it does set a sour tone to the day. While I feel deeply for the people in France and Germany, sometimes it can be over whelming for me to take in. I prefer small doses of media. Right about the roads in the US, that steep hill and all the foliage reminds me a bit of here! lol. Tough when you need things delivered, like furniture!

[@fionaduncan6812]

I love watching your videos. You are such a calm person! Wish I could come on a trip with you! Thanks for sharing your musings 😌

[@davidkeel]

Thank you Rick. .. I found the camera to be quite low in the van this time. Couldn't see the road sometimes. But all in all I do love these videos. Thanks again.

[@copswife99]

Really enjoyed this one!

[@KenW66]

Love this video, it allows me to experience another part of the world without the hassle of traveling.

[@lesbuckwalter8988]

Loved the drive on the lanes and the seaside cliffs were spectacular. Don't go to close to the edge. Buck

[@Sheila6325]

I've enjoyed this so much, that I found myself yelling at you to go up the d*mn hill!!! LOL I'm so thrilled you did! It was amazingly gorgeous. I don't know if you noticed, but I noticed two sources of light on that hill, and I'm all for watching for things in the sky these days. Have you seen any of the huge planets that are out there lately? Maybe you should be watching the sky more too. Many in England are now putting up videos and films on the "orbs" in the sky. There are double suns too. They are showing up all over the world. More meteors than ever, and some of the views are beyond belief. Your so good at filming and photos that you should be checking them out too. Again, thank you for a wonderful drive through Wales, it is a beautiful place. Bless, Sheila

[@Patsagilitybits]

I've just watched this for the first time and it made me laugh. In Cornwall we have a method of driving up steep narrow hills. You have to put the car in first at the bottom, say a quick prayer, and then put your foot down all the way to the top. That was what the Welsh driver was doing when he came belting up the hill lol. He knew if he stopped he wouldn't get started again.

[@sparkyprojects]

Yep, i noticed as soon as you cross the bridge, everyone is suddenly friendlier, they'll say hi toy total strangers. If you want some decent waves, the Porthcawl area is good, if you ever see the stormy weather vids with the waves crashing over the lighthouse, that's Porthcawl. Slow internet where you live ? I'm on 52mb BT fibre (fttc) 3 miles from Maesteg, not really in the sticks, but not near a big town either, yet my friend near hereford is less than 5mb You should see the bus drivers getting around the tight turns, it's an experience to try :D

[@MarkGarth]

Lovely part of the UK and déjà vu for me, as my aunt lives there, so we visit at least once a year.

[@PlotToPlates]

You need an electric bike Rick, then you could stop anywhere. :-) Or put it in van and cycle back a little. I tried videoing the sound on the Scilly Isles recently (sounds silly don't it) but it was so quiet with only the sounds of birds and sea.

[@tomservo75]

That really does look like beautiful countryside! A little rural for my taste. And Rick, I do have a rule that I don't move to any place that I can't pronounce :)

[@EA-58]

Great video as usual.And a i also skip the news if i can....take the days as they are.But Wales looks awesome :-)

[@69Phuket]

Really vibrant colours..Never been to South wales but it looks amazing! Not too sure about the new Iveco, it looks a bit scary and 'Tron' faced. I think as well selecting fastest route round there is a bit pointless as it seems routes are limited, if you went the scenic route, it'll probably be the same.

[@WestcountryYokelOnYoutube]

one of my favourite places in wales. will have to go again sometime. maybe a camping trip. ;-)

[@chowceo]

Enjoyable 👏🏻

[@MrMarkuk1]

great video rick

[@tomservo75]

I really get what you're saying about not watching the news too much. I try to watch a lot less lately. But my philosophy is, "You can turn off the news, but it will never turn you off," meaning I need to watch enough to keep myself informed, and what goes on in the news, in politics, and government are things that affect all of us, so there's no escaping it. There have been issues in the past where the government considers some regulation that would really affect my life in a negative way so I'm glad I know about it and join with groups trying to stop it. I'm no activist but I'll get very vocal and very involved if it's an issue that hits close to home personally. It's a tough line to toe. I am trying to find that balance myself where I keep myself educated and informed, but not so much that it starts to affect me emotionally and physically.

[@TheHermitSpinster]

29:35 my 2nd cousin (3x removed) was George Forrest, a Victorian plant hunter, who discovered & sent home a lot of the rhododendron species from China. :/ ooops, sorry Wales.

[@bowler8]

further north they're less friendly, and yes the welsh are friendly

[@tommylee2894]

What a cowinkiedink, that you once again mentioned the Iveco Daily; about a month ago I got a chance to see one of them over here in America. It was painted a deep blue and caught my attention, so much so, that when I decided I needed to spy what make and model, it brought a smile across my face of the thought of your desire for one. To me it looks like the Swiss Army Knife of a travel vehicle!

[@evelynsouzaferreira4593]

Hi Rick, what are you using to get a speed camera warning? Thank you in advance

[@rickvanman]

Tomtom sat nav :-)

[@evelynsouzaferreira4593]

Thank you

[@peggybagley8031]

I'm from United States.but,would love to visit U.k.I understand you live 90 miles from london.west.

[@danfinch4434]

Hi Rick, what mount do you use to film in the van while driving ?

[@imaworkinprogresst00]

this looks like the place where the film Poldark @45:10.... oh it looks real nice

[@tommylee2894]

btw Rick, I'm wondering....did the moss take in your garden?

[@rickvanman]

Sadly not so far - it's been too dry here :o(

[@tommylee2894]

Maybe put the rocks in shallow dishes and keep them full of water...just to the edge of the top of the rocks?????

[@rickvanman]

I like your thinking - thanks for the idea :o)

[@tommylee2894]

rickvanman maybe those clear drip pan/saucers that are put under planters.

[@allotmental.]

I'm off to North Wales soon :-)

[@rickvanman]

Drive slowly and watch out for sneaky speed camera vans hiding at the bottom of hills LOL!

[@bowler8]

But you're not a HGV

[@bowler8]

paid parking spoils everything

[@jonock1]

People have to be paid to maintain the coast path because otherwise tourists erode the cliffs and cause damage. Why shouldn't the visitors pay for convenient parking? It goes toward the upkeep of the national park

[@chrisjohns2799]

National speed limit on a single lane is 50mph in a van rick ;)

[@rickvanman]

You are correct, but in a motorhome it's 60 :o)

[@bowler8]

thats disgusting renting out a house that isnt clean

[@bigcreator]

Why build a camper-van and then rent a house?

[@rickvanman]

I'm getting old and like my creature comforts :-)