STORMS ARE COMING - VANLIFE NEW FOREST

[@valerieshepherd6823]

I'm 62 and remember well the tune and advert for John Collier 😊

[@shirleymilton5178]

John Collier was a men's outfitters and was on the high street of most towns in the 60s, 70s,80s.

[@valerieshepherd6823]

There is a Norwegian expression " There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing" 😊

[@dianegalloway3175]

Yes try a van festival. Both of you look so much more relaxed, the new van has been a good choice, and we are getting a bit more laughter and fun with your interactions with each other, nice to see.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Diane 🙂

[@judebutler535]

Carols face when you said you’d have that pork pie in a bit, had me creasing…her face said it all 😂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes she cant play poker very well 😁👍

[@KhalidRoche]

My first time watching ... loved every minute of it!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Welcome

[@lindao1327]

Nice one guys! Cheered me up. John Collier advert for menswear! I remember it well. The mushrooms and egg on toast looked delicious. It’s been a hard time recently for my sister and I have recently been down south to help her so that she can look after her terminally ill husband. Life is Too Short right enough Ken and Carol. Take care everyone and enjoy life as much as you can.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

So sorry to hear about your troubles. We never know what will happen next ❤️❤️❤️

[@photoisca7386]

Carol and Ken taking advantage of the warmest spring on record. John Collier was a High Street tailor chain around the 60s and 70s.

[@Sally237-s4w]

Yes I remember that ad..

[@stephenjones4588]

They were in competition with Burtons gentlemen clothing.

[@chriswilson263]

John Collier, John Collier, the window to watch!

[@PaulDevall]

I had a suit from one of their shops until my Dad started working for Hepworth's and my allegiances changed!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We thought it was a clothing store 🙂👍

[@MartinLockhart]

At first I thought your channel was a bit boring, but I gave it a chance. After five minutes I was hooked. Although it comes across as a bit cozy, I realise you two are mr and mrs Nice from uk, the same as all us middle aged Brits were brought up to be. I love the New Forest was brought up near there. I love your frank realistic discussions and photography and sound are good. Boating is more my thing, but you have inspired me to maybe rent aMH and try it out. Many thanks, please don’t take my comments the wrong way, subbed and starting my binge !

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We watch a lot of youtube and enjoy everyone who creates and shares. Our channel is an antidote to the age of constantly being super excited about everything. We offer a break from that and we glad we kept you watching long enough to show the difference. We are not offended at all 😁👍

[@Alycat77]

I felt the same way, but I'm kinda hooked. There is something comforting about their videos. 😊

[@charliepierre7224]

Love to watch carol ❤

[@jayoneill1533]

I love Snoopy! Little Red was all right… for one person. Now you have the luxury of space, which you both so richly deserve.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Little Red was perfect for one, especially if the rock and roll style bed is replaced with a long bench bed 👍. Without a doubt Snoopy is a palace in comparison. Lots of fun though in Little Red over the years.

[@carolewinstead8270]

That was the fastest 30 minutes ever! I wish we had farm shops like the one you filmed. Stocked with the very best foods. I like the idea of buying local.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

In the UK we have all shot ourselves in the foot by using supermarkets. The quality is poor, everything is in large bags and its expensive. We all failed to use our local butchers, bakers and green grocers and now most of them are gone. The French never fell for the convenience con. Over there most towns have multiple butchers etc. I wish we could go back to the high street but we have no chance. The convenience of Amazon is now killing everything else. ☹️👍 That Farm shop is an oasis of how things were.

[@carolewinstead8270]

@@LifeistooshortCK Exactly what has happened in the US. Walmart killed all the small businesses with cheap inferiority.

[@TristandKez]

Ahh guys thank you for the shout out. We’re so happy you loved Crow Farm shop and the Pork Pies. We think they’re the best we have had ever. Hope our paths cross one day. Have a great Saturday guys. Love Trist and Kez x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We were down at Milford when you were there and never realised. Will say hello next time 👍

[@TristandKez]

@@LifeistooshortCK Ahhh no way, we still look out for the little red van. Need to retrain our brains for your new Van. Happy travels wherever you are at the moment guys x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@TristandKez thanks, you too 🙂

[@charliepierre7224]

You two are very addictive great watch❤

[@joanneturner4674]

Carol I'm with you I love mushrooms on top with scrambled egg and a dash of hp sauce. 😋😋😋

[@pennyforem4182]

I remember that ad ...also Raelbrook Raelbrook (pronounced railbrook) the shirt for men !

[@Bubbasmum]

Your retirement is my life goal. Still working hard in the classroom, paying into my pension religiously with an eye on a camper van & travelling in the future. Thanks for the inspiration. Lovely calm video as always, I love how you compliment each other so perfectly. 👏👏

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Keep paying into that pension. It is well worth it in the end 🙂

[@davespencer2425]

That pork pie has me drooling. 😢

[@Simon-fr4ts]

It looked raw in the middle though.

[@mhairiobrien4394]

I love you both, enjoyed the video thank you for sharing 💖🤗💖xxxxxxxx

[@lizmorgan5463]

Love your videos ,,you are lovely couple

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you ❤️

[@markallen5764]

Its brilliant tou have the room with new van....alot more relaxing to chill in the cosy area....so more storage and leg room.. Brilliant video per usual Becky xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers Becky.

[@ukaly1]

Can't believe the amenities that you have compared to where I am in Illinois. Farm shops, free parking lots out in the country, beautiful walks to take. Nothing like that here. You are so lucky! I miss England so much!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sorry to hear that. We sometimes don’t appreciate our country enough.

[@rosieposie6521]

I remember "JOHN COLLIER" THE WINDOWS TO WATCH. THEY SOLD QUALITY MENS CLOTHING IN THE SIXTIES, THE JINGLE WAS FROM THE ADVERTISMENT ON THE TELEVISION.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for letting us know 🙂👍

[@AKLight2008]

You two simply amaze me going out into that weather!

[@marykerruish1555]

Uncle Bens korma or medium curry jar with added ingredients goes down a treat 😋

[@Stchristopherofatlantis]

😂😂😂 you know us too well. From this point on we shall refer to each other as the softie northern campsite huggers. Thank you so much for featuring us in your fantastic video. We really appreciate what you’ve done for us 🙏🏼Safe travels both of you wherever you are ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😁👍. I know you two appreciate humour so I thought I would share a bit. Hope it brings some new subs and views ❤️👍

[@Stchristopherofatlantis]

@@LifeistooshortCK Thank you, it made us laugh.

[@gaylegoeschel9850]

I just found your videos yesterday and I really like what I saw. I live in Maquoketa, Iowa USA so i am enjoying your travels. I have subscribed. 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@gaylegoeschel9850 welcome 😀 Thanks for subscribing 👍

[@mandydryden269]

Love the old photos! And of course pure relaxing entertainment from you both.😊

[@markallen5764]

Glad you got yourselves a tv Really is home from home Especially with the British weather 🙄 Becky xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The TV has really surprised us and we wouldn’t want to be without it now.

[@Paul-zo3or]

'Nature stands no nonsense' and 'mushrooms on toast are highly underrated'.. you have captured me on a philosophical and visceral level!! I love that you seem to see the best in all situations!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😁👍

[@veronicaroach3667]

And in fact mushrooms are one of THE most nutritious foods you can eat - almost as good as steak ! Vegans know this well - I am vegan-when-I feel-like-it - about twice a week !

[@CarolineButler-h2t]

Hi Ken and Carol. Been binge watching your videos. Wow you are fantastic, and you do make me feel relaxed Ken with your calming voice. Love from Caroline Butler ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much

[@leenewcome85]

Great video ken & Carol thanks for sharing 😊

[@debbierobinson9900]

Really enjoying your new forest travels, especially as we live nearby. The blast from the past photos were great too.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you like them! 😀

[@kennethbailey9853]

I love the "wet ones" !😊❤

[@valbain209]

Both of you are just lovely!😊 I just subscribed.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Welcome ❤️

[@bevy369]

It looks so cosy in your van

[@Mary-JanePelzer]

Stumbled across ‘you guys’ by accident - thought your channel might be dull, but hooked in by your unpretentious manner! From skeptic to follower in just a few episodes👍 I so enjoy your posts - even the plate used as a frying pan lid🤣Pls keep on being “real “ and thank you‼️‼️

[@LifeistooshortCK]

🙂

[@suebt8794]

Carol's hair looks lovely grown out a bit xxx

[@MsBlue68]

Love seeing your meals... so satisfying 😊

[@762223100]

Slow and relaxed, reminds me of "Out of town" with Jack Hargreaves. As someone else stated..... hooked now . Thanks

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@kennethpetry805]

New to the channel and I love you two!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@kennethpetry805 welcome ❤️

[@adriangleprin6949]

I enjoy your videos , we are in our Motor Home , half way between Jasper and Banf in the Canadian Rockies

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Have a great time in the Rockies 😄

[@mistygroves3503]

Haha! You remind me slightly of Darth Vader in that windy rainy walk gear, Ken! The spaghetti meatballs looked SO GOOD! I've not long had dinner, but got hungry again after seeing that....

[@juliebuchan9917]

Cook mushrooms in butter guys way tastier

[@johnGalluzzo-f5h]

You guys are awesome. Keep the videos coming. From Seattle Washington. Bless you both!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@johnGalluzzo-f5h greetings to Seattle. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@veronicaroach3667]

Very enjoyable videos - mainly because it's really nice watching two decent normal folks deal with their day's issues. The only comment I would make is "Boy - more cooking ?" - seems like a full time job going from breakfast to elevenses to lunch to 'tea time' to dinner with almost no space in between to think about something else. What we tend to do when facing cold, unpleasant weather of course - it's all about comfort, but I hate cooking so for me this is like my penalty for being a substandard 'woman' ! I keep telling myself this is a wonderful way to learn other people's cookery - but something in me always rebels - so cheese sandwich or anything else simple is how I resolve my crises !!! You have my admiration for your happy van life & wishing it to continue for many years !

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😁👍

[@maryg.249]

Go for the festival. There should be a variety of activities to entertain us. Yes, the food made me hungry, pouring the wine didn’t make me have to “go”! You two are loads of fun. Have a great Sunday! Mary

[@vynidalopes251]

Happened across your channel. Absolutely loved this video. So relaxing with such beautiful scenery and delicious food. What else do you need?! Aloha from HAWAII and a new subscriber 🌺

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@vynidalopes251 welcome aboard. Thanks for subscribing. Greetings to Hawaii 👋❤️

[@beverleydryland1146]

I love the way you too just enjoy the simple and constant aspects of your travels especially in the UK

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoy the videos 🙂👍

[@tonycobb9704]

It was an advert you are right I am 67 yrs old I can remember it . John Collier was a gents outfitters. Can also remember " Double Diamond works wonders so drink one today, "

[@TomRyall3]

30 minutes is a nice length video.

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Hi ken and carol we love watching your travels so relaxing and ken you do make us laugh so much. I was watching your cooking and when you started eating the pork pie? i had a song pop in my head humpy Dumpty sat on the wall. 🤭 Ask that Ai what it is please. Your van is looking so cosy now. Your old photos where grate carol looked so different with dark hair. Stay safe guys see you on the next one. Michael & Kim 🤗

[@lindakirk698]

Yes John Collier was in every High Street & pushed out those adverts in the 50s 60s 70s

[@matthewedwards3550]

JUST SO REFRESHING TO WATCH YOU TWO!!!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers 👍

[@ChrisWilkinson1]

Spice Tailor is the best curry I’ve found. Comes in a little kit with spices. Yum!

[@Jeanetteinnes]

Totally agree 🎉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@Professionalmoochers]

I was drooling at that butchers counter! The marbling in the sirloin steak and, those pies 😍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Plenty you would love in there for sure 😁👍

[@barbarawiddowson635]

Lovely comforting food meatballs and spaghetti,yum.The weather has been quite changeable (those poor people caught out without coats).I always take a waterproof with me just in case.I do a "posh" version of mushrooms on toast,mushrooms in cream on toasted brioche buns.Thank you Carol and Ken.Safe travels.See you on the next.

[@vansforthememories]

Hi both 👋 That farm shop looked amazing 🤩 I like mushrooms on toast, with cheese & marmite underneath it 😊 You definitely needed your waterproofs. Never been to the new forest, must change that as I love ponies. Thanks, Em & G 💜

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You can’t go wrong there if you like ponies. 👍👍

[@christopherbutler7588]

We enjoyed the video nice to to look back at photos. Have a nice weekend 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you! You too!

[@tinasavage674]

I love a beach walk ,no matter what the weather , thanks carol and ken 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure!

[@dianabelcher39]

I enjoyed your walks and all the memories that came during them... the cooking makes me feel very hungry.....

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sorry about the hunger 😁👍

[@inbetween-days]

Hi guys we have enjoyed catching up with your trip in the New Forrest. We do enjoy your old photos it's good to look back how time flies. After a few warm sunny days the wind rain and all the surface water looks a world away. Best wishes to you both Dave and Dawn ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. We still feel as young as we looked back then. Time does indeed fly by ❤️

[@Happyinmyautotrail]

Lovely. I turn KZbin on and find Ken and Carol with a new vlog plus a new one from Oot n aboot too. You remind me of each other and both are always such a lovely, well put together and relaxing vlogs. Had a lovely hour watching both vlogs. Thanks ❤

[@yvonnethorpe5224]

I love oot n Aboot too😀

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Love that!

[@gmanrice]

Hi Carol and Ken, I love your videos, and all the lovely scenery you are visiting it makes for an enjoyable watch, I have viewed so many of your videos and love waiting for a new video to be published. Hope you are both keeping well

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We are good thanks

[@lynnallen1315]

We don't have farm shops in Texas so that looks like a treat!

[@jackypengelly1613]

Please use both handles together when you pick up the kettle. I'm worried you will burn yourself if it wobbles to one side! Happy camping 😊

[@Richard.oo7]

Great, something decent to watch after the football tonight 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😂

[@sheiladrury3144]

There is a KZbin video of John Colliers the advert that brought some memories back 😊

[@joelfrombethlehem]

Before watching this video, I was watching two videos from the Beverly Hills, California, Concours d'Elegance on June 16, 2024. What a weather shock! From warm cloudless skies and lots of people to a "just slightly" chillier environment, with rain, no leaves on the trees, and other vegetation three months earlier in time. You two lovebirds having fun in a camping-conversion van having lots of fun made its video very enjoyable. Except @ 7:00, Ken looked like a creature from a HammerFilms horror movie. Rural England is beautiful any time of the year, especially through your lens.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I could have become a movie star but Hammer House of Horror came to soon for me 😁👍

[@annbletcher9410]

Every town had a John Collier tailor, also called 'The 50 shilling tailor'. Can remember going with my Dad when he was having a suit made and the pattern books with all the fabric swatches. 😂

[@markallen5764]

Bet that smells divine...i love the chinese curry sauce 😋 Becky xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It's so good!

[@markallen5764]

@LifeistooshortCK do you know your more interesting to watch than some of the terrible programmes on tv...your bread and butter you and Carol xx Becky xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@markallen5764 thanks Becky, you’re too kind ❤️

[@yvonnebrookes1887]

We love watching your humorous vlogs and think your camper van meal ideas are great. I tried the celery soup…. It was delish😋😋 You should publish a camper’s quide recipe book. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to your next installment😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad the soup was good 👍

[@levt7651]

Loved it. As always! 😊Lauren

[@davidmarshall5596]

Watching as per on a quiet Sunday morning with a cuppa tea 🍵 👌 remembering the John Collier ad very well indeed 😊 some nuce looking meals ya both were enjoying 😀 weather wise thinking it looked warmer & drier inside the campervan 😅🎉

[@janetbowen7854]

Fantastic, thank you 🙂. We will definitely be visiting the farm shop on our next trip to the New Forest. Have a great week ❤️🚐

[@caroloum5323]

Another great video. I do enjoy them. Most informative and funny sometimes. When you all rugged up in the van to go outside for a walk and didnt need it. Keep on camping. Love van life. 🚐🚐

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Always the way 😀👍

[@jammyjay917]

Your making me feel hungry, yummy, time for lunch for me....great video 🥰🥰

[@noahpettersson3385]

Hello Ken and Carol well,it,s midsummer here in Sweden which is a big holiday weekend,many people go to their summer houses,eat a nice lunch usually Sill which is pickled herrings,new potatoes and sour cream and egg very nice and drink snaps and many beers and wine 😊the weather is great for once,another great laid back video which i enjoy your easy travels.Happy camping greetings from Stockholm Sweden

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Enjoy your holiday weekend Noah. Cheers ❤️👍

[@destheenforcer757]

Hi guys, I just subbed in the 80s. Stoney cross was 8 pounds a night we were taken there a lot as kids. Really like your blogs. Keep up the great work.😃

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@destheenforcer757 thanks for the sub. Campsite prices have gone up e through the roof lately. We used to pay £2 a night for a Caravan Club CL in the 90’s 🙂

[@annettecahalan4268]

I live in Florida, USA. You cracked me up oh it’s a nice Summer day 🤣🤣🤣

[@davypeugeot]

Lovely video guys , we are back home from our travels in America and catching up on you tube.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Well we hope you had a great trip. Welcome home ❤️👍

[@brendacarrodus7767]

Great video love the driving around places and Ken’s dry humor and Carols cooking I also love the info on lots of interesting bits and bids 😂

[@chinchilla1956]

I've only just found your channel and have to say i found this video extremely soothing for some reason. It's winter where i am (Australia) so i'm staying in today 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@chinchilla1956 welcome to our channel. Thanks for watching. Have a good weekend 🙂

[@michellethomas1707]

Just came across your video.. ❤ looking forward to watching many more

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Welcome ❤️

[@deborahroberts1300]

Thai green curry paste is nice . Just add coconut milk and chicken breast cut into pieces and slow cook till tender. Serve with some jasmine rice. Very nice.

[@janicecoulson5388]

I like Lidl curry sauce, you fry the spices in the lid first, different tastes yummy

[@pauls6002]

Love Stoney Cross area. Great WW2 history and usually a good few donkeys 😊

[@grainne743]

I just loved Carol's reaction to your idea of having one of those pork pies later. I think that would have been my reaction, too. It did make me laugh. 😂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes I spot them a mile off 😁👍

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Great scenery and brilliant video!!! That farm shop was amazing, such a great array of products. All the meat and deli items looked superb. So many people I know have gone back to cooking with either butter or lard instead of oil. Hope all is well and hope you have a great weekend, take care of yourselves

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our mums and dads were raised on butter and lard. Plenty of home movies showing thousands of them on the beach and almost everyone looks thin and healthy. Once the margarines, corn oil and low fat products arrived we all became sick 👍

[@Wizardinthewild]

Favourite curry sauce is Pataks Tikka. You have the perfect weather for a curry! Well done braving the windy wet weather. If you ever want to borrow 3 dogs … That was a lovely farm shop. Graham remembers that advert. It was for a tailor’s shop. He would like that pie too! We stayed at Setthorns. £74 for 4 nights. Situated right in the forest ( hard standing but no EHU - you can pay more if you want EHU -there are no facilities ) we thought it was great. Supper looked good. 😁👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We love dogs but not soaking wet ones 😁👍

[@lyndalike3037]

Another great video, you've shown its not bad weather its bad clothes so you guys have it well and truly sussed.👍👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Exactly. We can’t complain 👍

[@helorighetto]

Loved seeing the photos 😊

[@lorigill-hj2ni]

Joan Collier, Joan Collier, the widow to watch. My old Dad used to sing this about a neighbour!

[@andyh4449]

Great taste in movies 👍all the best

[@grahamunderwood9353]

even when carp fishing ridge monkey kettle lids leave a lot to be desired lost count of the times the lid has dropped into boiling hot water and had to br retrieved with a fork ,the scenery was once again gorgeous and the farm shop food had me drooling 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

👍👍👍

[@delmiller4184]

Thanks for your tip on the farm shop. I will be doing a house-sit in Ringwood in September so will definitely pay it a visit.

[@em6577]

Cosey cosey in your camper❤...I love Lloyd Grossmans curries in a jar. The sauces are lovely. Tikka masala and jalfrezzi are my fave. Great video thanks❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

So good👍

[@AliBees]

I love the van, it gives a cosy feeling especially when it’s pouring it down outside! We will have to look up that farm shop! I could almost smell the fresh fruit and veg. Looked so good! We will be adding to the tourist vibe in Burley back end of the year on a cottage holiday! 😂 stones throw away from a pub! - priorities! Thank you for another great vlog.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sounds perfect 👍

[@stevecarter8846]

Good vlog guys, we were at that farm shop 3 days after you and I had to have a pork pie too, delish 😋 we were at Setthorns for Easter, love the Forest. Stay safe 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

So good!

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

Don't all rush to the loo! Haha! Yes, I am hungry so while I wait for the remainder of last night's Chinese takeaway to heat up, I'm having a jam pastry (tart)! Love those waves! Safe travels. 🙋😁🙏

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Jam pastry tart and chinese. Yummy ❤️👍

[@karenchapman2561]

Great vid Carol & Ken 😁