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[@elisabethboersma]

I (71 years young) always knew that for beeing happy is NOT having more stuff but to be happy with what you need. Love your videos !!!

[@jacquelynallen488]

Does anyone notice how Rated G, his content is? It’s refreshing. ❤

[@seekingjoynow1722]

Oh yes, he is a gentleman and a good soul.

[@m.kameron6303]

I just found your channel. And I am really enjoying it! You're like an adult version of Mr. Rogers! So informative, and I enjoy your journeys and coffee tips 😊 Thank U

[@lindasue8719]

Oh, my, I just love that compliment! I hope you take that to heart, Scott! I was just thinking the other day how, after watching your videos, I feel relaxed and happy 💖👍🏼

[@margaretbowen867]

I have a little trailer with a little bathroom. My motto is...."never leave home with a bathroom"!😂 Especially when you're almost 76.👍

[@StaticCamperVan]

😆👍🏼

[@darleneanglin3651]

Very enjoyable video Scott, thank you so much! That park looked very inviting and the views of the areas throughout were beautiful ❤

[@Patrick_Ross]

Going on 74 and I’m done sleeping in the back of my car and desperately trying to find a bathroom in the morning. Going to buy a Class B with toilet before I have a major accident!

[@lindasue8719]

@@Patrick_RossI have a small SUV and I have turned the seat behind the driver seat into a "bathroom stall" . 😀 Would something like that be doable? I appreciate it would depend on how big your vehicle is and the configuration you're using inside. I know you said you sleep in the back, but I'm curious if it's possible for you to sleep lengthwise along the passenger seat and the back seat on the passenger side (this only works if you're fortunate enough to have a front seat that folds forward flat , or almost flat).

[@ToFightTheGoodFight]

@@Patrick_Ross 😂😂

[@faithrada]

Ohh I truly love doing laundry. It can be quite meditative. Maybe revisit your approach to this sacred task. 👕👖👚🩳 BE One with your laundry. 🙏

[@pokergypsy55]

Love the longer videos Scott. Ojai is a nice little town.

[@StaticCamperVan]

This vlog was originally an hour! I didn't think anyone would like it that long so it got cut down to this. Haha

[@asheleybroadway]

I like the longer videos as well😊 thanks

[@kimgreene5489]

I really enjoy your calm content

[@Name-lf9wl]

I found a lone bottle of that yellow bird hot sauce that you always praising at World Market. I wasn't looking for it but, I snatched it up. I been straight drinking it Scott. I think I'm high.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Hahahaha happy to hear it

[@MyPlainLife]

Scott, you are absolutely correct, them towering peaks look like mountains to me. 😊

[@lornaz1975]

45 minutes! Awesome!! I watched the whole thing. As for the toilet issue perhaps make a separate short vid on just that and those who want to watch it can watch it and those who don't don't have to.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Not much of a chance I'll ever show my toilet

[@OutdoorTraveler]

It's so weird that people have issues with it. They must have not read the book "Everybody poops" when they were a kid.

[@Bronte866]

I’ll have to pick that up.

[@jrraven3230]

Enjoying vanilla latte from Dutch Bros, whilst watching your video 😉

[@ursulaarvand1471]

Ooh, Scott....Glad U found quietness n peace ✌...wishing U best n safe travels 💖....

[@sjayne27]

“Prove me wrong” 😂😂😂 I always appreciate the little messages you flash on the screen with added commentary. 👍🏻

[@totallyleftfield]

You are more sane than many, Cheers!

[@dianacopney8977]

You have mentioned Yellow Bird so often I ordered some online. I just received it yesterday & I am really enjoying it😊. (7:36pm)

[@StaticCamperVan]

Hooray! Happy to hear you like it

[@bayside6207]

🐣🐤

[@outlawbadge1]

Well, some people may comment on a sour note but too bad. Ignore them, your doing a good job. Your videos are fine! 👍

[@noreenryan1095]

California is just so beautiful. Really enjoyed the tour of Ojai. I don't wear hats to keep warm in the winter. I wear earmuffs instead. That way I don't get hat head/hair.

[@Lisa-ud6qz]

I love the idea of a tiny home small space yours is nice only problem I'd have is it looks too cluttered for my taste I'd have to have wires cover yes I get it's easy to get to them if they need to be fixed but I'd do what catlady van did cover them just a little to cluttered look for me guess Iam a minimalist anyway do love tiny living❤❤❤❤

[@Icepanda88]

Hello Scott your day was very pleasant. Your cooking always good to eat no matter what you make. I am cooking brisket for my family to night. My first time making them. Cooking time is almost 8 hours. Yes to answer your question wearing hats make your head itch due to the heat from your scalp.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Awww, brisket. Sounds good

[@lanie-ok]

Tall bucket, slice pool noodle halfway through lengthways, put around bucket rim, makes a great loo seat. Can't do without it! Easy to store and hide. Can use bags to catch waste. Pinebark or sawdust good to keep smell clean and moisture trapped.

[@elaine8477]

All those books hanging out on the outside walls are amazing!

[@StaticCamperVan]

That’s a famous bookstore. It seemed to be one of the most popular spots in town

[@ricardog2165]

I thought it was one of those free community libraries!

[@kyleclemente5939]

I live in Ojai. Fun fact @38:15 that little building seen over your shoulder was the city jail late 1800 and early 1900's.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Cool. Thanks for that info

[@osnat057]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@steveviau7159]

I scramble eggs in the pan I cook in. Saves mixing bowl cleaning.😊

[@StaticCamperVan]

Chef wouldn’t approve

[@ShelbyVanGone]

@@StaticCamperVan 🤣

[@jwwainw1962]

Amen!

[@tobymeade3222]

I Agree with you Scott, can't take the Heat ,have no energy!👍🤞✌️👌🙌🙏🇺🇲🌅🌄✨🌞

[@tobymeade3222]

Those potatoes keep you warm when its cold out!🥶

[@Lois5650]

Thanks for showing Ojai! Love hearing the clock tower ❤

[@dawnmoore6893]

I really enjoy your channel. You share your knowledge and curiosity with your viewer. I watch your channel to get a look at the world through your eyes. Keep up your excellent work, Scott.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks Dawn

[@samanthadodd8112]

Try putting ur herbs in an insulated lunch bag wrapped in a paper towel, it keeps it a bit warmer inside. All the cold from the fridge doesn't get to the herbs.

[@user-mf5jf3po1o]

I have found tams with linings. they feel great!! they were at Walmart in the mens or boys department!! Good luck finding them.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Tams?

[@Teri728]

You got me trying that Yellow Bird and it really is good stuff! I’ll keep buying it. 😊

[@StaticCamperVan]

😋👍🏼

[@bayside6207]

🐤

[@lindasue8719]

Haha, I guess "those people" would be horrified to hear I have a dedicated toilet space in my car.😀. When I started building out the two things I knew I wanted to have first were a bathroom and a bed... just in case you end up in a spot where you can't access bathroom facilities. What a beautiful town Ojai is!! The home of The Bionic Woman ☺️, and I have very distant relatives who live there. You really show us some of the loveliest places!

[@davemenard5089]

WaterBandit -Water Bandit -Waterrrrr bandit. Say with me, water bandit. What a fun words to say. Thanks Static, you never disappoint 😊

[@patricktepezano]

I'm 20 mins from Ojai, it's one of my favorite places. Glad you visited.

[@maadolfo905]

That was a huge group of books on shelves you walked by...possibly free recycle library!? Thanks for sharing my daughter lives in California so I do have camping there on my wish list... I'm excited ....Mary

[@StaticCamperVan]

That was Bart's Books a very famous bookstore

[@myaccount227]

​@@StaticCamperVan doesn't the rain hit them😮

[@StaticCamperVan]

@@myaccount227 I wondered the same

[@Refreshingwordtoday-tv2022]

I love watching your channel….You’re prospective on things seems pretty healthy….My fav part is of course, the ☕️👈🏽 I’m brewing coffee now😉🌷🌤️

[@Eric-ww2qb]

Scott doing interesting things. Livin' the dream.

[@JJ-zv4fq]

Great Scott! Now I have to wait a whole week for your next full video 🫣 Oh the anticipation 😉

[@StaticCamperVan]

😆 you never know. I could drop a coffee chat midweek

[@happycamperinc.]

What a incredible small town.

[@campervanhelsing]

This was a great vid. Love the longer ones. Your humor is awesome

[@pm3679]

I recently found your vlog. I love how calming you are. Your seem mellow and smart and communicative. Your funny as well 🤠"where did this coffee come from? That was nice!I might as well drink it." Lol

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thank you p m

[@maryann3149]

Thank you for the Ojai tour. Visited 30 plus years ago. Love this area of CA. I'm hoping to make my way up the coast when weather calms. Your a joy to watch!

[@StaticCamperVan]

Hey Thanks

[@simms196]

I feel naked when not wearing my hat, in the winter, sleep all night in it too. It's similar to yours. Nice relaxing video today, glad you're doing well 👍

[@Teri728]

I have those smart wool shirts and the bottoms too. Best ever for winter!

[@angelachristle2116]

I cannot help you with the hat situation. I’m not very good at wearing those myself. Your chili type meal made me chuckle because I do that. I usually typically use black beans and ground beef and Italian tomatoes or whatever kind of tomatoes I’m feeling like in the moment. And I love it! Another wonderful video…💜

[@maryjaneweed9173]

The random scene .. "Sane living.. obviously not a place I could ever live!" 😂 love the humor dude.

[@kasy343]

Yay a long video! I enjoy those with my coffee.

[@lfauver6965]

Thank you for taking us along on your journeys

[@Lisa-ud6qz]

I agree small town is better never heard of anyone who drinks as much coffee you said can't eat out I don't like eating out to costly and I like to know what's in my food❤❤❤❤

[@chaisroom6631]

Hey Scott it is pleasant as usual to hear your calming voice...

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks Chai

[@glennk.7348]

I use a nice wool flat cap and barely notice I’m wearing it. It’s warm and it looks classy!

[@heatherkay1610]

Great to see you Scott.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks for stopping by

[@alexanderweaver7066]

I love your rhetoric or chats...very entertaining. I have wanted to visit Ojai for some time and it is only 318 miles from Sacramento. I believe Lynda Carter who played Wonder Woman was from Ojai. Great video, Scott!

[@StaticCamperVan]

Lots of awesome spots to see between Sac and Ojai

[@LAppleDumpling]

And Larry Hagman

[@LAppleDumpling]

I know Ojai like the back of my hand. *HOW Scott, did you so casually walkdown Matillija street RIGHT PASS BART S BOOKS??? SO ICONIC* I've never seen a bookstore like it you can see the books all the way from the outside you can sit on the inside and in atrium you really need to show everyone the bookstore. How did you not notice as you're walking down the street the books were bumping your elbow!! There's also Book Ends a FABULOUS place to visit.

[@StaticCamperVan]

I walked by Bart’s Books because I knew people would have asked me if I went there.

[@johnmark1582]

Awe, the old nomad laundry conundrum; You carry too many clothes and you'll run into the storage problem, not enough clothes and you'll run into the dreaded; " I now gotta do the laundry " problem, much too often 😅

[@shess1640]

One of my very very favorite bookstores!!!

[@schrittfurschritt7671]

Thanks for the nice - not to long - video. I enjoyed it a lot while cooking dinner tonight. Hope you'll stay dry in rainy California. Have a god week.

[@barbarasummers280]

That Area is my home area! It has gone through a drought for many years, and recently went through more and more rain, and flooding, so that is what it is, mostly brown grass most of the year, save for winter and spring, when it greens up, then turns to brown in summer through winter. and Ventura has 2 trees on the hill, which used to be 5, but some high schoolers in the 50's cut some down, and perhaps they had to plant another, not sure, but I graduated Ventura High!

[@cindychurch925]

I love Ojai. Beautiful area. I grew up in Thousand Oaks. Loved it back then

[@bobham919]

i see you got yellow bird there! nice i saw you use it last year or even longer ago. i have several bottles of it. its great.

[@jeanieirwin4747]

Hi Scott, Your walks are the perfect tool for finding the best places to park and get coffee. Your becoming iconic among KZbin video makers. Do you find that your being recognized as the Static Van content producer by people on the street? I always find myself making coffee with you. Not always the same kinds you have access to but I have a few favorites like kona and green mountain.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Occasionally someone will recognize me out and about.

[@SeaC-ko1mp]

Ojai has some of the best restaurants in Ventura county. The Ranch House is a beautiful lush outdoor steak and seafood rest’r with top notch cuisine. Boccalis is a great place for Italian, just outside of town on the east side.

[@Dulsanaya]

As I often joke, I can always put on more clothes when I'm cold. But when it's hot, I get to the point where I can't take anymore off without indecent exposure charges! :D

[@StaticCamperVan]

Sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do

[@Dulsanaya]

@@StaticCamperVan Then I really gotta continue avoid any state any further south of the US-Canadian border! 🤣❣

[@Lisa-16]

What a beautiful place to hang out for a while and those clouds are gorgeous!

[@kimprocarione5473]

If you grind up fresh herbs, you can freeze them. I do it with basil and mix in other herbs sometimes. It freezes very well. I freeze them in an ice cube tray and then transfer them into a freezer bag or container 😊 Laundromat dryers are deadly to so many materials! They're my least favorite thing about Laundromats!

[@jstanders6973]

Really enjoyed the longer video. Ojai looks a lovely little place. Thank you....

[@luismedina8502]

Scott love your videos, they cure depression and anxiety. Thank you and keep them coming... God bless and keep you safe!

[@maryolson411]

Lol, this reminds me I need to do laundry.

[@StaticCamperVan]

I’m sorry

[@mhammer5]

Hi Scott. Thank you for another great video. The longer videos I like. I notice in this video more creative edits. And on the toilet front I understand, however when you have to go you have to go and sometimes you have to make room for the next meal.

[@tobymeade3222]

Thank You Scott for Veiwing this Little Town visit,gald to have time veiw thur with you!👍🤞✌️👌🙌🙏🇺🇲🌅🌄✨🌞

[@margaretcopeland1055]

So glad you found a place you like in SoCal even with the weird weather. I love watching you walk around. It brings back memories. We need to take every moment as it comes "walk in beauty" and get that cup of coffee. Don't put any Smartwool product in a dryer, even at low heat, it shrinks. They say it won't but sorry it does. Best thiing to do is to get it out of the washer and put it on a hanger and drive with it.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Luckily, all three Smartwool items came through with no changes

[@AnaRivera-pn8bx]

Wow, you can talk! God bless you!

[@supercooled]

Thanks for the tour of Ojai, Scott. Looks quaint and very rustic.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Quaint is definitely correct. But I’d say it’s more Posh than rustic

[@supercooled]

Where I'm located, the landscape is littered with sky scrapers and endless horizon of glass and metal. Something like this would definitely fit the rustic descriptor for me. Bungalows are in fact a very rare sighting in these parts and you'd have go out of your way to spot them tucked away somewhere part of town. @@StaticCamperVan

[@saavedramarcelo]

Hey man! About the hat, I'm bald on the upper part of my head, so I wear hats even on summer. If I don't, I start sneezing after a couple of minutes. What I do 99% is: I wear loose ones, just to prevent air reaching my baldness, but when it is really cold, I wear tighter/thicker ones, like the one you are wearing on this video, and yes, they tend to be uncomfortable after a while. Regards!

[@thinkingkingdomthoughts]

If you add a few table spoons of milk in your egg it will fluff it up. Also, I do like doing laundry! Something I probably got from my Momma. She always seemed to enjoy doing laundry as well. Have an awesome week

[@beatgrrrl]

You passed my favorite bookstore in Ojai.

[@ARF.Racing]

Lake Casitas is right next to where you are at and is a lovely spot to relax for a day or 2 as well. I spent 4 days in their campgrounds last month in my campervan. Lots of birds, deer, etc along with all the views of the mountains and lake.

[@StaticCamperVan]

I’m actually not in the area. I upload my videos after I leave a place.

[@greg.jacobs]

Another tool that is nice to have is a water faucet key, lots of times the water will be on in parks and campgrounds but they will remove the handle from the faucet.

[@bayside6207]

Yes, the 2 essential tools for a van life dweller- water Bandit and a water key.

[@Seajunkie]

An air compressor too? I just had a flat in the mud and the RV next me loaned me a convenient plug in (to the lighter) compressor to at least get down the road ( the spare was leaky and even flat too)

[@paulg492]

@@bayside6207 water bandit is what I need. There have been times I had to pass on threadless hose bibs. Thanks for your contribution.

[@CADreemz]

I love Ojai. I grew up half time in Ventura Co. & half in LA. I'm looking forward to visiting there again. Thanks for sharing!😊

[@StaticCamperVan]

Ojai is such a great area. Must have been nice to have it as a home growing up

[@LuckyLarry]

Onion powder,garlic powder dried oregano , dried basil, cumin, coriander, curry powder, thyme…great flavor enhancers and shelf stable.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Yes, Spike is a great seasoning to have on hand. I should have listed the ingredients as you have

[@lindasue8719]

@@StaticCamperVan for some herbs and spices freeze-dried is available. I can't chop onions so I keep a jar of freeze dried onions which I reconstitute when cooking. I've also seen garlic and chives.

[@danielteegarden8982]

I saw the Thumb Nail and saw the book store and though of Ojai Calif. lol

[@VanventureswithKaia]

I have a small manual washing machine which also is a spin dryer in my van which I store at the back of my garage & it’s really handy

[@aunchaleeloscalzo7195]

It’s beautiful park and town!!! Really enjoy the beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@varmitsac1]

I love the strawberry shortcake there.

[@varmitsac1]

Boccali's Pizza

[@StaticCamperVan]

Didn’t notice Boccali’s but I also don’t eat out. I am now craving pizza though

[@yme4071]

Hi everyone, I so enjoy this channel and found it a little funny that folks get upset about toilet talk. That's ok though, I understand (even though I find it funny😊) I use a Home Depot bucket, lined with bags of course. It has one of the toilet seats built for 5 gallon buckets. I empty it right away, and keep it clean with disinfecting wipes. Everyone needs to use something, none of us can escape it😂. Whatever you use, Scott, I'm sure it's incredibly well kept, and carefully thought out. You have everything just right for you, and that's all that matters. Love your videos, and will continue watching as long as you continue uploading. Thanks!

[@Bronte866]

Scott is a gentleman and I think people appreciate that. 🍒

[@pamelawalker5644]

Hi Scott, I've watched your video's off and on for quite some time now and really appreciated the one today. You're always so calming to me. I did notice how you mentioned a few times that you were chilled and I can't help but think you would be a lot warmer with a scarf around your neck. I notice a big difference when I forget mine. I hope you'll consider this! Keep up the good work. P.S. Your Chili looked great, and you can call it anything you want considering there are a million different recipes for chili! lol

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks for the suggestion. And thanks for watching.

[@bevtrue6937]

I have never heard of a tree getting poisoned. Wild.

[@sunnyrivers]

Enjoyable day Scott😊 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 ☕️ 👈🏼👈🏼👈🏼 ♥️ Thank you for the tour

[@StaticCamperVan]

🙏🏼✌🏼

[@robertross8565]

Good to know feta goes with eggs. I’ll try it when I make my next omelette in my carbon steel pan.

[@SeaC-ko1mp]

Feta eggs spinach with hot sauce, yum! Or roll it up in a flour tortilla

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

I have use a broom for 11 years, since I downsized. No noise.

[@TI14928]

You know Scott I have the burkey filters as well and I found a video how to clean them and make them last even longer flip the filters so water comes out of them use white vinegar with water then use distilled water to clean several times works great

[@StaticCamperVan]

I’ve switched to using Daulton filters. They seem even easier to clean and work better for me

[@mariarobles6426]

I think you are wise the way you live your life♥️ from Honduras ♥️👏

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍🤩I will love it there with the quietness & peacefulness. It reminds me of Santa Barbara. I’m adding it to my list. Thanks for sharing your journey. 💝

[@StaticCamperVan]

Ojai does feel like Santa Barbara's weekend home

[@LovingAtlanta]

@@StaticCamperVan - Nice. 🤩💝

[@Seajunkie]

Enjoyed the long play round a camp fire! I think fleece hats are just a little less itchy🤷🏻‍♀️ I have course curly hair though so likely a much higher tolerance for discomfort, LOL

[@StaticCamperVan]

I find Merino wool to be less itchy and more all around comfortable compared to polyester and acrylic. But I've only three wool toques

[@lindapeterson5810]

I like doing laundry! Ojai looks like a great small town

[@StaticCamperVan]

Great! I’ll be in touch!

[@lindapeterson5810]

😂

[@kimgreene5489]

I'm so happy to see your new video today

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thank you

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

I also don't have a vacuum, I use a really good brush with hoarse hair I found at a yard sale for 99cents 3 years ago!

[@StaticCamperVan]

Great deal!

[@FultonNewYork-s2l]

May sound a little silly, but I bet you could tell us who has good water...just a thought. Water quality is kind of important to me.

[@StaticCamperVan]

I’ll try to mention when I find good water in the future. Unfortunately, it is often hard to find

[@GearedManic]

I'm new to your channel, really enjoying the chill vibes.

[@terrace1]

This is an excellent video 👍 packed with a lot of useful information 🙂 you might want to try wearing a sports headband instead of a hat, that way the crown of your head is exposed and your head can breathe bcuz I think it's mostly the forehead and temples that need to be covered that keeps a body warm 💙🕊️ ☕ have a peaceful day everyone