Seattle Heatwave

[@overcoffeemeditativemoment8084]

Moments of Bliss... The swamp cooler and ice cream on an ultra warm day

[@GirlOfZion]

Now living in my car wagon and saving for a van, I created window coverings. I use an arctic air fan I got at Walmart. You can put ice and water in a special compartment but I get lazy with that 😅 so I use a spray bottle filled with water, spritz myself down and stay quite cool. Especially spraying your t shirt holds the cool moisture and keeps the body cool. Everything seems to evaporate. Been in a heat wave in Illinois. Now it is June and getting hot and humid here. I retired this year now but still work part time as I want too. Fun learning this process of nomad life. Staying cool is important.

[@bayside6207]

Crapola! I'm binge watching the videos now but I forgot to thumbs them up👍 so now I gotta go back and thumbs them all up!

[@sgtearache5303]

Hey Static, just wanted to say keep doin what your doing man. I started watching a bunch of van life channels during Covid. Most of them have gone by the wayside since then but yours has such a nice, relaxed vibe that it keeps me coming back. Nice walks, coffee, casual conversation. Perfect.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks Sarge

[@endtimekimmie]

You're the only person that I've seen that loves coffee as much as I do.

[@StaticCamperVan]

What's better than coffee, right?

[@bevtrue6937]

@@StaticCamperVan Awesome that your favorite coffee place is so close. You always should hit your favorite place. Who cares if someone disagrees?

[@maryannnoriega7216]

I'm love my coffee ☕ , it is so beautiful in in Seattle, like watching your videos

[@cindyblank5]

My daughter lives in West Seattle and I visit often. The ferry goes to Vashon Island and Southworth near Port Orchard.

[@Dani1165]

Every time I see you making a cup of coffee it makes me want to put on the kettle and make myself one too.

[@amr8457]

I do mine on the stove too!

[@rozswartzett180]

My heart is there in West Seattle my son and my grandgirls are there. Homeless people are abundant, very sad that there isn’t provisions for all the people who can’t afford the rents. Your van is perfect for there.

[@joanndavis4843]

I too like Seattle. BTW, I've just put my finger on it! You are not the average guy because of your articulative way you talk and express yourself. Somewhere along the way in your man life you said the heck with the macho come off and decided instead to be comfortable adding as much vocabulary in a day that you can. Bravo 👏 !

[@mercedesvillaruz9427]

I’m new to your channel and so glad you popped up on my feed. Van life peeked my interest but it’s your calmness, sense of humor and content that made me press the subscribe button:)

[@StaticCamperVan]

Hey Thanks

[@cowboyscoffee]

Thanks!

[@jeanieirwin4747]

You do so well with self care. Its interesting to see how you work through the challenges of life living as a minimalist living in your Static Camper Van lifestyle. Have your best life for you!

[@terrybard8688]

I know are you feeling I am in Florida and it’s hot ,

[@Jane-ey3sl]

I had no ac once and used to wet my hair and even wet a hat or tshirt to stay cool. It works even better if when I blow a fan on myself with wet hair and clothing. 💨🌬💦💧🚰🧢👕 Also, cool wet cloths in arm pits or spraying face with water and fan on wet face.

[@pattichambley2779]

I haven't used Spike in forever Sounds good

[@Lesley_Pokemon]

great video Scott i enjoy watching it

[@leisawolf7509]

It was unreasonably warm last week! That auto ferry you spotted from Lincoln Park is the triangle route that operates between: Fauntleroy, Vashon, & Southworth.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Oh, I didn't know that the ferry went to two different locations. One of these days I want to take a ride somewhere.

[@martykong3592]

:) WELCOME BACK! Yes it was a RECORD HEAT WAVE for all of us, I also suffered and still am with 2 fans going to sleep :( Good to know about your Food Truck too! I used to work West Seattle and BEST time in summer months hanging off poles on Alki :) You are SO right too to find Olympia Coffee, or ANYTHING is better than StarBux... I don't have to be as polite... Enjoy your stay and ALL the BEST! Stay cool! Cheers! :)

[@susie4517]

Hi Scott, took a chance and happy to see your on. Your really knowledgeable on electrical stuff. It's a rainstorm all day here on City Island, Bronx NY 10464 and very humid, hot. You look like the weather is hot but the coffee looks really good. Someone told me to keep batteries in the frig when it's hot. At the end of the day your van is cozy. Oh God, for real....I like the sofa and chair. How is Mexican food. Is it spicy. Ooh, cool food truck. Does running the fan hurt the van battery? You do have to know so much when your in a van. Enjoy your day, thanks for sharing😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤.😊😊

[@antoniobaez6282]

Oh wow, you are bsck up here, the best place in the country!

[@maryann3149]

Love watching your videos . Your smooth, calm voice is mesmerizing. Come enjoy Yellowstone..still snow in higher elevations and partially frozen lakes. So beautiful Wish I had a cup of your coffee. Safe travels always.

[@marthaoliver1099]

Hi from Alaska, really enjoy ur video of West Seattle . I lived there in the 70's . Worked at Woolworth downtown on 4th Ave . Great City ! ❤️

[@LoOnTheGo]

Beautiful shot of Seattle Scott. I want more coffee! Ha!

[@darladillaha7466]

I love your videos! Beautiful views! You are so laid back and provide so much information. Thank you ❤

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks Darla

[@amalmac9943]

Food truck have good Food👍

[@carolynrivera9745]

👋 Scott Glad to see you posted a new video. Looks like it is beautiful in Seattle. Your tacos looked amazing. Hope you get your fan fixed. Love you took us on a couple walks. Dont forget to clean your solar panels off. I live by a school and we have hugh trees, but the pollen 😳 yikes. Well thanks for taking us along on your journey Bye-bye 😊

[@toddsmith450]

Enjoy your videos my friend. Stay safe and enjoy life.

[@fudsicle678]

Love Alki Beach but Tacoma also has a beautiful park, POINT DEFIANCE PARK (PDP) with huge trees to walk through. Ruston Way is a great park to get to PDP by water. Enjoy

[@mondoenterprises6710]

Nice one today, Scott!

[@takubrenda593]

That sandwich looked really tasty! That’s my favourite mayo and I’ve use Spike since forever; it’s especially good on poached or soft boiled eggs. Seattle is looking really inviting. In 2009 on one of my winter tours of the lower 48, I slept in a van on the east side of West Seattle in January with a magical view of the city. May have to do that again! Thanks for the wonderful video!

[@noraflores9777]

Food trucks are the best. So neat you enjoy buying from them. Stay cool

[@mondoenterprises6710]

I am enjoying some Peet's coffee, Major Dickenson. It is really blowing my hair back!

[@StaticCamperVan]

Yes, Peet’s and Starbucks are very similar

[@simms196]

Very nice relaxing video, glad to see you back up here. It was 95 today in Wenatchee WA. The next 10 days supposed to cooler. Seattle is beautiful this time of year.

[@kennybrydges9084]

making me hungry Scott lol.. TC 🙏

[@amalmac9943]

I use a paring knife to cut up food as well. More than any other knife that I have and I have a chefs knife.👍Scott

[@campervanhelsing]

That sticker is awesome. And yeah, great brand of knife. They hold an edge pretty well and easy to sharpen. Awesome vid bud.

[@katreyes6358]

That's a really beautiful park.

[@vandafedyszyn4612]

Great video Scott, the Mexican food looks great, I’m terrible in the heat the temperature in the uk atm is mid 60s but getting warmer this week, take care x

[@jeanieirwin4747]

Going for a gentle walk is a good idea. Visiting a favorie coffee roaster for a iced coffee is comforting.i find that if i can keep my face cool im fine. I can do that wiith a small fan. Enjoy.

[@elflordsjourneys]

We've been on the oregon coast since Wednesday, a nice 55 degrees😊

[@StaticCamperVan]

👍🏼

[@Lisa-16]

I hope the heat doesn't get any worse for you. I have been dreaming of sunshine and warmth. It was overcast, cold and windy here today and I wore three layers to walk the dog. 🥶 We are hoping to take the van for some vancamping in a week or so and chase some sunshine. We would like to explore central Oregon some more. We just loved it the last time we were there. I'm hoping to see Mendocino this summer too. Coffee icecream is my absolute favorite btw! Oh, and for Mother's Day my daughter and her husband gave me a bag of light roast coffee and a Bigfoot mug! 😂❤ Enjoyed your video and I'm looking forward to the next.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Central Oregon is beautiful. Probably warm there right now

[@Lisa-16]

@Static CamperVan The last time we were in central Oregon it was the end of November and sooooo cold! We still hiked as much as we could, but we would love to see it without snow on the ground or frozen ponds. 😁

[@donnacorey5682]

Wow surprised to see you back in Washington, was wondering if you were coming back this summer and also to the Olympic Peninsula, my "neck of the woods" (Port Angeles). Love that little raccoon sticker to pieces! I think it would look great on your coffee mug! Great video thanks!!

[@StaticCamperVan]

Honestly, I wasn't planning on coming back this far north this year. But it's nice here

[@Bernimv]

Taco trucks, coffee stops, and strolls along the beach a journey enjoyed thrpugh n through. Great travelog video and new pace in life. Isopropyl alcohol and lavender oil spray, thank you for the idea. What a wonderful ending

[@nanabananainavana7534]

That sandwich looked fabulous !

[@ElyseF00]

My mouth is watering over that Mexican food…the coffee… and those views. I need to visit Seattle one of these days. Have wanted to for years. Wish I had before it got so big. Thanks for your videos! ❤

[@jsempai3381]

Bro if your gonna get Mexican plssss I'm begging pls don't get it in Seattle you need to go more east for Mexican food. I'm Mexican and when i had Mexican food in Seattle it was all mid meh or bad

[@ruththompson9369]

The view took my breath away, made me think of a day when I was in the park on Pallia Island in SC .. I just about cry remember that day when my world was at peace..that was a long time ago..thank you..

[@danoalex2977]

I grew up a few blocks from lake Washington, would swim all summer to stay cool.

[@jrraven3230]

Wow I missed your drive up north 😉

[@breezygrammy]

I love your videos… so relaxing. Love seeing all the scenery. You have such a calm and soothing voice. I look so forward to every video you post. I’m gonna need to find some Mexican food today. Lol

[@GirlOfZion]

Oh I see the swamp cooker is like the arctic air that I have. I see your fan is more powerful than the one I have. Still spritzing yourself with water really helps 😊

[@StaticCamperVan]

Yes, from what I’ve read, the Arctic Air is very similar

[@bevtrue6937]

The only kind of ice cream i like is coffee. It is 95 degrees consistently these days but it is terriblly humid all day every day. Summer is here. 😰

[@mohamedouarsafi3923]

No rain sound this time, Schott. Heat wave in Seattle!!! Maybe time for an AC :) Love your show.

[@kimwilliamson2823]

Thank you for taking us on your walk in the park, what a beautiful place.

[@pattichambley2779]

Love Lincoln Park

[@C.C.256_corinnachavez]

Love your videos. I got my mom liking your videos know. Over here in Texas in the summer it’s gets up to the 100’s❤

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks Corinna. Hi Mom 👋🏼

[@C.C.256_corinnachavez]

@@StaticCamperVan welcome. I will tell her hi.

[@patricewiedemann6695]

Hi! I am just now in the middle of your video. You are about to eat in the van for more comfort! 🤗

[@rexg2985]

We were watching your video and noticed you were real close to Alki Spud Fish and Chips. Which we go to when we're there. Another great place for Vietnamese food is New Leaf Bistro on California Ave. My wife suggests putting a piece of cracker in your Spike or salt to reduce humidity and caking. Rice works well too. Enjoyed watching your video!

[@Lisafrank6]

Hi welcome back you've probably already checked out juanita beach park in Kirkland great place for shade on a hot day pretty spot nice place to keep cool

[@StaticCamperVan]

Not sure but don’t think I’ve been to Juanita Beach yet. I’ll try and check it out

[@Lisafrank6]

@@StaticCamperVan we luv west Seattle too so nice. We live in Edmonds though so we usually go to Edmonds waterfront and Richmond beach in shoreline for fun .Its a cooler day today hurray 🐞🌸

[@nick9463]

Hey brother welcome to Seattle, you're in luck to be in a clear hot day this early in the year. There's good views of the Seattle sky line from west Seattle. It would be very cool to run into you on alki beach. You're right Starbucks is good but there are some better tasting coffees. Don't forget pike place market for good fish. Keep on keeping on brother!

[@mmartin4978]

Really enjoying your episodes here in the UK they are recommend in radom order so I get old and new ones which I find is extra entertaining

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks. I have a Playlist with all of my videos in order from start to current, if you’re interested kzbin.info/aero/PL9PWzpL1cZIHAST4lDsBmmENA2Dil_tRh

[@cowboyscoffee]

Have an extra Mexican meal on us. Love your video's

[@StaticCamperVan]

Oh wow! Thanks So Much! I will have a few tacos!

[@amalmac9943]

I like watch your videos, Scott. Have a wonderful evening 5/20/23 Good night

[@DawnMackie]

Thank you I really enjoyed your video.but you have made me hungry with all that lovely food.fish chips & mushy peas in my air frier now.stay cool freezing here in London.

[@rvgrandmacharlotte4604]

Back in the 70s when we lived in Burien White Center was considered where a lot of Mexicans lived. Then West Seattle upper income. So it doesn't surprise me. What about a vent on the side of the van, maybe the door near the floor? Maybe you need to head over to the Olympic Peninsula to some of your fav places there.

[@StaticCamperVan]

I think the temperatures are dropping back to normal now

[@danwilson5700]

I was surprised to see Yellowbird next to the Tobacco sauce at Safeway. Because of your video content I now enjoy Yellowbird Harbinero on my eggs each morning. It is really good. 😊😊😊

[@RenOcean9]

your salmon sandwich was my fav

[@sjayne27]

Thanks for the knife recommendation! I just found one on Amazon; the pink version is only $6.75, so I went with that one. I really need a good knife and I have zero knowledge about knives, so I’m glad that KZbin recommended this video this morning! I hope you have a great day, Scott!

[@conchscooter]

I enjoy how you anticipate getting flamed and ask people to be nice. Sweet naïveté! Keep on keeping on.

[@StaticCamperVan]

When did I ask people to be nice?

[@patriciapetersen2015]

A good place to hang in the hot summer is Tacoma Wright park or University of Pudget sound has a great campus lots of trees side parking everywhere on side streets off of Adler. Friendly neighborhood that does not mind a quite stealth sleeping- I live around there so I know

[@barbarasummers280]

The racoon reminds me of the 3 ft. tall one I encountered in my front yard here in Bellevue, looked like the size of a Labrador retriever. Really took me aback! Have not seen one since, this was around the Covid time.

[@patriciaburke2401]

Have you ever wrapped a cold , wet towel around your neck when you are hot? Just keep the towel wet. It’s an easy way to stay cooler. Hope you’ll stay comfortable. Take care & God bless.

[@priscillafuentes8663]

That plate looked good. You ever eat sopes? There's a taco 🚚, that the lady makes the sopes by hand as you order. They're delicious. A sope, is like a tostada, but smaller and a little thicker. I don't do well with extreme cold or hot either. Great video, thank you. 😊

[@StaticCamperVan]

Mmm, I like sopes.

[@geertsturm4182]

yesterday i tried pine tree needle tea, i took a small branche from a pine tree and i cooked it for a while, i noticed a slight spicy taste, i guess that taste comes from the oil that is contained in the tree. the effect is refreshing in a very special way

[@mikehocutt7026]

I love watching your videos. You go to some amazing places. Also like your van setup

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks Mike

[@kathleenkeefe8626]

Have tried C and P coffee in W.seattle? California Ave. Great place to hang out!

[@StaticCamperVan]

Yes. I have two different vlogs about C&P. It’s a great neighborhood spot

[@josiemchannel]

I used to live in that area for 8 years. I'm almost going on my 2nd year back east and I miss it a lot sometimes. I pray I can visit again someday. Enjoy your time there

[@Dulsanaya]

Meanwhile over in eastern Washington, we hit 91F today. Have been working on insulating the new shop esp on the unshaded western side. I really love USB rechargeable fans to keep the air moving when paired with the Maxair fan. Since the Maxair fan is squeaking, the gunk that the brushes leaves on the housing needs to be cleaned out. Thankfully, Ray Outfitted put out a video on how to do just that.

[@rvgrandmacharlotte4604]

we hit 98 in the tri-cities. thankfully we are heading down to the 70s and 80s

[@Dulsanaya]

@@rvgrandmacharlotte4604 Monday and Tuesday look great and working outside without having to limit myself to first thing in the morning will be wonderful. Don't overheat down there!

[@pattichambley2779]

I love West Seattle Good energy

[@pattichambley2779]

One of my fave coffee places was Victor's in Redmond The original was Irish and hippies Wonderful

[@pattichambley2779]

Oh yah Seattle Spanish food trucks the best

[@onrycodger]

That sticky stuff from the trees is some sort of love juice.😁 At different times of the year white pines have that sort of juice it drips. And surprisinly, it isn't sap. They do that later. So, I'm familiar with what you talk about. As always, Thumbs up!😎👍

[@sherryhicks4156]

You are an electronic wizard! Most important, stay cool!

[@ontheflysoon3113]

Great video Scott! Thanks for sharing, those tacos looked yummy!! Tacos are my favorite 😊 and coffee too!

[@lfauver6965]

Welcome back to Washington

[@joannebutzerin6448]

Oh wow, you were right near my house. My guilty pleasure is Highlands blend from Diva Espresso. Can't be without it. I was crushed when they moved out of West Seattle. I grew up here, but it's changed so much, it's nowhere near as nice and quiet as it used to be. The Fauntleroy ferry goes to Vashon Island and Southworth.

[@StaticCamperVan]

I’ve never heard of Diva, I will look them up next visit

[@strunch]

Love how the salt lamp migrates around.

[@StaticCamperVan]

What’s that?

[@webbtrekker534]

welcome home!!! The West Seattle Ferry goes to Vashon Island and Southworth on the Kitsap Peninsula. I grew up on Vashon.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Actually, I’m still in Washington. I haven’t gone back to California yet

[@terrimcintyre193]

Ahh, Seattle. Still looking wonderful. I hope to get back there soon. Thanks for another great video.

[@mitzilickliter3879]

don't forget to clean the solor panels :} great video!

[@TheFunkybert]

Hey Scott, I drive for Lyft in Seattle.. Free rides for you if you need one anytime while you are in town. Been inspired by your channel for a while now. Thank you 🙏

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks that is nice of you

[@praguhbis]

The city and its parks are beautiful. Magical.

[@alistairmclean2667]

Your voice is soothing. Power to you brother.

[@SpunkeyMonkeys]

Also, keep small damp towels in your fridge for those days u need a quick cooling off too. Just apply it to your head and/or neck.

[@jerrodg938]

Scott stay cool! Heat stroke is real . Install a small AC unit or get one of those water cool systems.

[@StaticCamperVan]

I don’t have enough electricity to run an A/C unit.

[@davidbanner7972]

I am happy to see this current Video Thanks Champ

[@SpunkeyMonkeys]

And, u can use a square bake pans as a drip tray for your swamp cooler.

[@sraley9764]

Always a fan of your videos Static!

[@warriorgoddezz120]

I definitely learned something new. Starbucks started in Seattle. I'm not a huge fan of it one reason because I haven't tried it. I have tried their matcha with milk not water. Back East I like a good French roast coffee from Wegmans among other great picks.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Wegmans is a legend

[@Jane-ey3sl]

Hi Scott, I got a non digital, Acu-rite thermometer. I think it is fine but havent thought about it much. I think it was cheap at a hardware store like Ace. Seattle's Best is one of my favorites. 1 heaping teaspoon per cup is best most always. ☕️Cheers!

[@carolynhale8091]

Hello! I live in Concrete up the Skagit valley. About 2 hours from Seattle, glad you are enjoying our area. Cooler days are upon us soon! I enjoy your videos greatly, especially the Shelton one recently because I lived there 30 years and have been to the iconic steelbridge. A drive over our North Cascades Highway which just opened for the season may be of interest to you. If you need a parking place overnight up here you would be very welcome!

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks Carolyn

[@teresakoslosky3053]

I use to live right by Hamilton park… our view was awesome! We lived on the bluff facing downtown Seattle! Gorgeous!!❤

[@r8edrv4fun65]

I started using that brand of canned salmon for my lunch because of the pull tab. It's a decent alternative to keeping a can opener at work. The last one grew legs and walked off. 😂

[@StaticCamperVan]

That’s a nice way to say it!