Sunday Vlog #12 Big News & a Dog Walk!

I chat about big news for the channel and some future enhancements. Then take Skye for a forest walk on a beautiful Sunday morning on Vancouver Island, Canada. #weekend #weekendvibes #vancouverisland #dogwalk #gardening
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The music on this video was:
Dismantle - Peter Sandberg
Remove The Complexities - Peter Sandberg
Slow Beginnings - Staffan Carlen
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[@jacquelinebloom4339]

Glad you are doing well. Thank you for not changing your channel. I love the way it is. You are teaching me a lot. I’m not interested in becoming a KZbinr. Have had to unsubscribe from another channel because he changed into just talking about KZbin creation. Keep this channel the same and keep teaching me about being an older woman on her own. Thank you so much!

[@silverandsolo]

That's the plan!

[@NOT-WOKE-007]

Amen to that!

[@bessieoriotis5104]

What I really like is that we know what we get from you. Complete honesty. God bless you. ❤

[@silverandsolo]

Thank you so much 😊

[@LurkerSmurf]

Congrats on learning how to manage what viewers want with your own needs. Your time is valuable, and the Patreon acknowledges that. Do what you can not to burn out. And yay, sponsorship!

[@VeldaE12]

I do appreciate you! I like just the way it is- with info on being solo. I am solo following the death of my husband , so am solo for first time in over 40 years.

[@StarsHollow214]

Very sorry for your loss. I hope each day gets a little easier and filled with love and memories that help you remember your lovely husband.

[@VeldaE12]

Thank you starhollow214

[@silverandsolo]

Big hugs. You're more capable than you think.

[@Jafferty18]

I'm glad you're OK and appreciate that you shared with us why you missed a video. I'm excited to hear the many things you have going on and how you continue to share with us how you're finding your way through this new world you've entered. Thanks for the shout out! I wasn't expecting that. (I'm Jackie F)

[@silverandsolo]

It's one of the perks! And thanks so much!

[@sarah430]

I love this idea, women (mostly I imagine) and silvers helping each other.

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

Isn’t it a lovely thing!? Jen is a trailblazer…leading the way for other creators. ❤

[@AlisonGreenValleyCrone]

I love your channel. I’m not strictly ‘solo’ but my husband has a condition that means that I am having to step up more to deal with things alone, that previously we’d tackle together. Even just walking; he can no longer as far as he used to, so I take myself off for solo walks some days. Your channel is helping me to adjust to these changes. Thank you

[@nnjack9931]

I need to tell you how much I love your Sunday walks. I live in a city in the midwest USA and it is hard to find this type of beauty and nature here. Seeing this beauty and going on this walk with you makes me tear up. Thank you, Nancy

[@simplezayplenitud]

You’re such an inspiration for me! I’m a Spanish speaker and I just started my KZbin channel. No tech savvy and I’m doing it anyway 😊 thank you 🙏

[@Keepitreal1963]

Thank you for inspiring me to start my Chanel at 60 and disable I felt useless and all alone you have shown me never give up and that is such a wonderful gift,Thank you beyond words,I hope I too can grow and inspire others as you have done My videos are rough but I am hoping to learn like you did .

[@user-eo5xf6jz7w]

I totally agree with you. Keep your content silver and solo,!!

[@jenniferevelynhayes]

So lovely and peaceful and inspiring! Thank you for sharing the beautiful walk. I hope your knee is feeling much better and congrats for your new patreon offerings! 🙌❤️

[@maryr6300]

You're hilarious! And so real! Keep doing what you're doing. I like your channel.

[@hhsg11]

First scene features my favourite flowers…LUPINS. ❤️

[@silverandsolo]

I love them too!

[@mollymaryna6118]

Love the garden decor. Walkies are relaxing. Great great outdoor video. Excellent music choice. Use caster oil for tha knee. Not drink, but on the knee. Research how to use caster oil on painful areas on body. Thanks for great nature videos.

[@RitterRunsFar]

You're doing great and inspiring others (I am one of the inspired)

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

Likewise! 😊

[@NailGirlInMontana]

I posted my first short today! It was so much fun!!! It was a satire video about a terrible nail client! Haha You have been such an encouragement for me to just get over myself and post things- Even tho they're not perfect!

[@SoCalDaisy]

Your Sunday forest walks are manna for my soul. THANK YOU ❤

[@deborah6972]

Jen I understand impostor syndrome but if I may, you are DOING IT!! You're not an imposter! You're the real deal :) and I think you're doing awesome!!!

[@teresadoherty1853]

Crickey 😳 Did you ever expect or hope this venture of yours would expand and be so popular so quickly 😆😆

[@hockeymomWA]

She's actually inspired me to start my.own channel.❤

[@silverandsolo]

Not in my wildest dreams!

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

@@hockeymomWAalthough I had a channel already with a few videos, she inspired me to start my own monetization challenge, which has allowed me to connect with so many other creators! I’m very grateful for Jen❤.

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

@@silverandsolo😮❤😮❤

[@emmajohnson7306]

Congratulations on your up coming brand deal. I really enjoy your channel and love how you’ve navigated your audiences requests but stayed true to your vision. 😊🥳

[@AmyWood]

I’m really enjoying your videos! Glad to connect here on KZbin !!

[@judymooney]

What a glorious walk about for you and Skye. Loved seeing the joy of Skye chasing after the rabbit which of course, was not catchable 🙂 I'm not interested in becoming a You Tuber, but like the content you already share.

[@she1440]

Hi, I found your channel this weekend after looking for EXACTLY the information that you are sharing. Your journey sounds identical to the one I am facing. I, too, am facing redundancy later this year. I, too, am in my mid 50's.. and I, too, am wanting to set up my own channel. Thank you SO very much for your content, and I hope you and your channel/journey continue to prosper. Much love and respect from the UK 👍

[@silverandsolo]

Welcome aboard!

[@deniseclarkart]

Hi Jen, thanks for making this video. You’re walking really well after hurting your knee like that! I did exactly the same thing recently and have been told to rest it. The swelling is quite alarming isn’t it?! Lovely music in your video, it’s just nice to have it playing in the background….. just to let you know, that I’ve let the adds run for the first time on anyone’s video, because I like you and know it’s important for your income! I like the sound of your Patreon channel! ❤

[@user-eo5xf6jz7w]

Lets here more about your projects and experiences and philosophy.

[@rebeccaedgett5846]

what beautiful lupines! they always remind me of when I lived in Alaska. In the summer the hills look like they were painted from all the wildflowers. edited to add: the way Skye stops at the top of each set of stairs and looks back at you is so endearing! 🥰

[@cotter9751]

Relaxing vlog - i've come to look forward to your sunday posts. Glad to hear about the Patreon opportunity... maybe I'm actually ready to learn more and try it (YT), too!

[@Verity_Ink]

I'm so inspired by you. I love that you're being true to your goals and congratulations on starting the Patreon (I'm subscriber #40 I think) I'm one of those silver sisters you mention. A creative nerd who teaches digital drawing app skills and animation in Adobe After Effects and I've dithered waaaay too long over starting on KZbin. You've given me the motivation I needed to start! And what a beautiful place to walk your dog!

[@silverandsolo]

Thank you so much!

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

Imposter syndrome! You and I both! 🤪. I’m glad you and your knee have recovered. Synchronicity is my theme today bc just last night I was inspired to set up a Buy Me A Coffee page for my channel and then here you are this morning with this wonderful announcement! I’m still working out the details and will share when I’ve got it all straightened out. Thank you for planting this seed for me and others. Really and truly grateful!🙏💕

[@user-mc4cl3kr1r]

Jen, I am so sorry to hear about your knee. Ouch!😢 But, good to see you on the mend. You earlier monitization videos were very interesting, sharing your ups and downs and victories, as well as the qualifying requirements to establish and grow a channel. But, I am glad you are not changing your original intent and format of Silver and Solo. I really enjoy your Sunday vlogs as is Happy Sunday and happy trails to you and Skye. 😊❤ --Paula in Ohio

[@lauraparsons4626]

I’m close by. I’m in Woodland, WA. Moved here 3 years ago and learning to be ok getting older, single and gray! Thank you!

[@LaoSoftware]

Me too. I live in Tacoma, WA. I've been divorced since 2010 and I'm 50 years old. I have many friends who are 50 and up. So it's very nice to have them close to my age.

[@Syl-Vee]

Those stairs remind me of my walk to high school in North Vancouver... I enjoy your peaceful music and points of view -- in your garden and along your walk. Especially the footage at dog level. How lucky is Skye to live in such surroundings! It is great that your knee is better. Congratulations on the evenness and steadiness of your gait.

[@susanswanson8404]

You have inspired me from the first video of yours that I viewed. I’ve been prompted to start a channel because I have something remarkable to share but I lacked direction. Thank you so much! I’m 67, semiretired, but have a lot of life left. Mellencamp sings a song, life goes on, even after the thrill of living is gone. My goal is to add more life to my life and hopefully put out good content. ❤

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

I like the way you put that…”adding more life to your life.” I feel the same way. My kids are both young adults who are building their own lives…and their need for my time is minimal right now. Creating content and the community it’s building has definitely added more life to my life! ❤ Cheers!

[@AJ-gd1ww]

I always wanted to visit Nova Scotia but now I have to also plan for Vancouver Island on the west coast; absolutely beautiful.

[@KeithandPamBilyeu]

Pam here….so glad you’re going to share your KZbin development …you have a no nonsense easy way of explaining things…so many ‘how to channels’ are so FAST, so Smarmy, SO…’how can I get them to sign up for 50/bucks a month junk….I think you will do well.

[@melissalee9171]

Such a beautiful walk.

[@RamonaBienka]

You inspired me to start my channel and even though my first video didn’t have the entire footage I did, I got started! Once I did that it took the anxiety out of the unknown. Baby steps towards a new future. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

Making little 1% improvements each time is a sure fire way to get where you want to be! ❤ Good luck on your channel!

[@RamonaBienka]

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 thank you for those kind words!

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

@@RamonaBienka my pleasure. I have received so much encouragement since starting my channel...I'm happy to send a little love and support your way! 💗

[@FamishedFarm]

It must be that kind of week! LOL I fell off an extension ladder--some stitches, bruises and a broken heel spur later I am still THRIVING! LOL So happy for your success and thank you for your wonderful content!

[@susanmason3432]

Prayers for your recovery.

[@FamishedFarm]

​@@susanmason3432 Thanks doing fine 11 days out!!

[@Stalwart-zy3oo]

Sorry about your knee. Hope you are doing much better. Congratulations on your Patreon channel and you have a sponsor. Fun! And enjoy your new venture! Stalwart

[@karentaylorsmells]

Congrats on everything x I’m so stoked for you 🎉

[@MostlyMindful]

This is amazing! We signed up for the $5 option because the name sounded cool, plus we wanted to support you and learn from your journey! 😁

[@silverandsolo]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MamaLuceroCreations]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful garden with us! Also, very exciting about your Patreon. A few weeks ago my husband told me he found someone on KZbin that he thought I should follow. He really enjoyed your videos and found them informative. I laughed, told him too late. I had already been following you for a month😂. So obviously you come highly recommended ❤

[@silverandsolo]

Oh, that's funny! Thanks for watching...both of you!

[@susanmason3432]

Happy to hear your knee is healing. Beautiful gardens, especially the roses with so many new buds. Unfortunately, I can’t grow roses in N. Florida Zone 9a. What zone are you in? Congratulations on your new endeavor. I am also happy that you aren’t changing your original “Silver & Solo” content that I started watching upon discovery of your channel a month or so ago. I’m a watcher not interested in creation. Jen, I’m so proud of you for your perseverance and dedication to step out of your comfort zone to try and help those who want to create KZbin channels for us Silver’s. Keep up the good work!

[@LynsAlteredArts]

I’m in California in zone 9B and I can’t kill roses here. I had a bush I tried to kill years ago and that thing is still popping up.

[@silverandsolo]

I'm in zone 9 here and my roses LOVE it....which makes me happy because I LOVE roses!

[@user-eo5xf6jz7w]

Also, much of your sucess on utube is due to your strong personality and excellent english language skills and oratory skills.

[@user-yg1gn1hu1f]

The trail you walk on looks so beautiful and serene.

[@MariasMinute]

Great video...I really enjoyed the scenery and music on your walk. Your cute doggie looks a little like mine (black and white). Congrats on your KZbin success! Well done! I started my channel not too long ago...after retiring. I find it keeps me challenged (learning something new). ❤

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

I have the rest of my life to learn all that you have. You are one smart broad!

[@rinephilbinartist]

Loved the quiet walk and your dog especially. Very pleasant. Thanks for sharing.

[@silverandsolo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wendybowman5305]

Glad you are well and your knee is ok. I love your channel for us Silver and Solos. Yes there are not enough of us out there so perhaps your other channel will help those who want to get themselves out there will find a community for just that. Coaching from you would be awesome and the support of each other. I may join just to see what it is all about and support you. Thanks for all you do. Give Skye a pat from me what a sweet dog. You are such an authentic and honest person which is so refreshing in this day and age. Enjoy your week I so look forward to your videos. You live in such a peaceful place and the scenery is magical.

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

Agreed!❤

[@StarsHollow214]

Glad you are well. Lovely video as usual.❤

[@silverandsolo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@donnas2ndhome]

Thank you for staying true to your reasons for starting your channel. I think you handled the KZbin tutorials well through Patreon and I may be in there at some point. Also many congrats on your Brand deal🙌! I am so excited for you. Watching at the other end of the country near Ottawa. See you on KZbin!

[@lynhellmer5400]

Lovely to see roses blooming somewhere! I’m in Alberta and with the cold spring mine haven’t even got buds yet. Only +2 this morning. 😬 Brilliant idea with the Patreon! I do like your original format and nice to see you can accommodate the KZbinrs as well. Cheers!

[@GrannyBB420]

This is all so awesome. Congratulations.

[@katewill7302]

Congratulations on your brand deal 🎉 SO AWESOME!! I so enjoy your channel and am happy for your success.

[@catherinerhyno9581]

Good for you! Fantastic success for all of your hard work and dedication. Also happy you are finding a niche market....hoping to still follow you on KZbin which has helped inspire me in many different ways!

[@KendiRonald]

Very happy to hear that you're doing well. Thank you again for the wonderful VLOG. The patreon idea is great!! i was very surprised by it, but I think you found a perfect way to help your viewers and also keep your channel about what it should be. Awesome! I love the footage your shooting.

[@ellenshealthykitchen]

Congrats! How exciting for you! I joined your Patreon at the Kindred Spirit Bear tier and look forward to learning more from you as I grow my Ellen’s Healthy Kitchen YT channel!

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

❤

[@hockeymomWA]

Such beautiful scenery there.

[@EmbracingtheRide]

Jen, you are such an inspiration and I am so happy for you and the success of your channel! Congratulations on becoming a Patreon creator and getting your first sponsorship deal! Onwards and upwards!!! Joceline 🎉😊

[@silverandsolo]

Thank you so much!!

[@Brittanysjoy]

Such a stunning walk. Thank you for sharing.

[@mimitravels710]

What a beautiful place to walk ❤

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Thank you for this channel💞 .. I'll be 100% solo soon. BF on hospice & not fairing well. We've lived separate lives, but supportive of each others lifestyle choices for 18 yrs). KZbin channel may be in my future, but will see. Blessings to your continued journey. I'll be here to support you.😊

[@cherylhikes2234]

Congratulations on your KZbin channel growth and brand deal. It’s neat to see how it’s all evolving .

[@marianfrances4959]

A gardener's paradise!

[@susanwheeler-hall]

Excellent Jen, I’ll jump into Patreon soon. Gorgeous area for a walk.

[@terilou6616]

Your walking path is so beautiful ! Happy you are feeling better.

[@GoWithHelen]

. to hear your latest news Jen. While I've had my channel for a few years now, the comments on some of your videos inspired me to share more about my life as well as my regular guided meditations. I'm loving the community that's growing. I had no idea there was such a demand for content for us baby boomers. Sending love ❤❤

[@786veronika]

Such a beautiful scenery, thanks for inspiring me

[@mettamorph4523]

Very smart, your Patreon. Your time and sweat equity in figuring things out is worth payment. Tutorials abound on the 'tube, and elsewhere, yet commenters constantly bombard content creators with "how'd you do it" questions. If asked "what did you try?", the questioners would stare blankly.

[@karenphillippi403]

I love how Sky checks in with you on your walks😍

[@silverandsolo]

She's a momma's girl!

[@NOT-WOKE-007]

Good morning Jen! No worries about the video schedule. Life happens!

[@notariesforalabama7253]

Congratulations on both! I'm so proud of you.

[@rosammitchell6313]

I love your videos so much and your sincerity on how wonderful it is to have the choice to live as a single person with no regrets! As a young mother (Divorcee) 39 years ago and raised my daughters solo and have financially stop supporting my girls and NOW an empty nester and recently a retiree (65). I am loving finally presuming my hobbies and branching into my journey!!!!!

[@silverandsolo]

Thank you so much!

[@jaadeer912]

You should add the "join" button under your videos that links to your patrion sign up...in addition to giving the patrion web address. Congrats on your success!

[@brendastewart39]

Your garden is BEAUTIFUL

[@catreeanasaunders8573]

Hay i am the first to see this. I am so inspired my you videos and stories. Thanks you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@DailySweetSpice]

What a nice walk, Jen and Sky! Thank you for sharing your big news.😊

[@anashappydays]

Great news indeed ❤ Greetings from Norway 🌸✨ Have a wonderful day

[@LisaSicard]

OMG, my favorite lupines! This is the 2nd video I've watched of yours, you are amazing and so inspiring. No wonder you have been so successful here. Thanks for sharing about your journey and inspiring us. I hope you heal well!

[@silverandsolo]

Thank you so much!!

[@LisaSicard]

@@silverandsolo You are welcome. I ended up watching several of your videos, really awesome.

[@TheGirlwithTheGlasses]

❤❤❤…smile

[@mojo6016]

Such a relaxing, beautiful walk! Loved every moment.

[@barbslack4302]

So beautiful!

[@4seasonshelf]

Glad you're feeling better! Us silvers have to be careful 😊 I'm definitely signing up for your patreon, thank you for setting it up, you've been an inspiration to me. Looking forward to interacting with other KZbinrs, too.

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

Jen really is becoming a trailblazer…inspiring so many other older content creators! 🎉

[@crossingtheline4372]

Lovely walk today. My walks in Florida are quite different but both are beautiful. ❤

[@Mardi-LovetheLandHomestead]

Beautiful walk and talk, thank you for sharing❤

[@50PlusWhatNow]

You are awesome!

[@lisamcb]

Thanks Jen for the updates. Hope to join your Patreon soon. Taking small first steps to my own channel as we speak.

[@mariannedressler6784]

What a beautiful walk and your pup is adorable!

[@silverandsolo]

Thank you so much!

[@070707SAM]

This outdoors walk with the calm music is soothing to my soul. All the best wishes in your subscription Patreon journey. Enjoying your channel in Jamaica 🇯🇲.

[@sondersisterhood]

The new option is a great idea. Such a good use of that feature.

[@JemahDelicacy]

Much love ❤️❤️ keep on inspiring me 😍

[@reimaginedbyjacqueline0517]

This is great news! You inspire me!

[@dnnsmtchll]

GREAT IDEA FOR US SILVERS !!! I M 82

[@silverandsolo]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bookbakery]

My brother lives in Bellingham, Washington, and I recognize where you are walking and where he walked (his dog has passed away). They look very similar. My brother is from the state where I live, and it is very different here, 2125 miles away as the crow flies, or 2,692 miles by car.

[@janfabulous]

What t a beautiful walking path!

[@LaoSoftware]

As I'm getting older, I enjoy these types of videos. I can relate to her. I just turn 50 years old.

[@ChantillyWhite]

Major congrats on the patreon and the brand deal, that's amazing! Can't wait to hear more about it all :)

[@silverandsolo]

Thanks so much!

[@maureen14]

What a neat little pathway. Hope your knee is doing a lot better!🌲

[@silverandsolo]

Thank you! Yes, the knee is healing...slowly.

[@Psalm23bytheSea]

Thank you, you've inspired me ❤

[@silverandsolo]

I'm so glad!

[@Stalwart-zy3oo]

Thanks!

[@silverandsolo]

Thanks so much!