Prepare for the winter | Canada Van life

[@ThecatladyVAN]

Hi everyone. Please note there are some scammers again. Don't fall for those people, I will never contact you on telegram, ask you your bank info or address 🙄

[@gabsy6443]

These people are awful. But it's a sign you're famous now 😉

[@AngelaMilder-ns7ms]

I give my kitty Fancy Feast Seafood pate and Poultry and Beef pate.

[@kibblenbits]

Just a safety observation: There weren't many vehicle's in the lot, however, that pickup parked really close to your van, on your driver's side. I know nothing occured, but It would have been better to get into your van on the passenger side, in this instance. Please practice situational awareness as you travel, because there are people out there who do not have good intentions. There, I made my "mom" comment:) Hope Kitty gets better soon!

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

I am a mom, now Grammy! I do not trust close parkers either.

[@Audrey-ey6pv]

Hope Kelly gets better soon Emi you’re such a good Mom to her. Here in Manitoba snow tires are a must I change in the spring and again in the fall.

[@fionaboss1512]

I wondered that too why did they park there when the rest of the car park was empty. Very suspicious. Be careful Emi

[@gabsy6443]

I felt the same uneasiness because of that car parked so near. Dark windows, you cannot see who's inside 😮

[@Seams_in_the_Wild]

I am usually clueless about stuff like that, but this one did give me alarm bells. Weird. Glad all was well!

[@bolo863]

😂😂😂 I don't know if it says more about me but if I went on a walk in the woods and came back to my car to find a dark truck parked next to it I'd probably go into high alert. I'd have the bear spray ready and any other weapons on my person. Emmie just casually walks to her car and gets in like there are no bad people in the world.😅

[@joellepatry493]

It’s not just you. I perked up when I saw the truck, too! Situational awareness is important!

[@Neb.333]

Kelly ❤ animals can smell the medicine in the food. I had to put the meds down my cats throat it wasn’t fun…she never bit me. She looked like Kelly so much it’s amazing to me, one of the reasons I watch you, although you’re sweet love your videos.

[@calisoul1326]

You are so right😅

[@ReCycledCycler]

I have had to do this with a few cats over the years, lesser of two evils I guess, we give the meds that way or they stay sick. Upping the dry food intake only makes it harder on them to stay hydrated. I hope this reads ok Emi, Miss Kitty is living her best with you, hard when they are not well.

[@lilvalentine545]

I used to trim the meat I was cooking for the family and give some to the cats. If the cats refused to eat it (which happened occasionally) then I didn't feed it to my children. I'm sure they can smell chemicals or something in the meat that we don't notice.

[@dawnmoriarty9347]

In many decades of fostering cats, I've yet to find one that accepts food with medicines in. Liquids are the easiest but very few cats quietly accept meds

[@ceetee2021]

My cat didn't care much for wet food. When I had to give him antibiotics my vet suggested I get little jars of baby food, usually chicken. I mixed the medicine in with a spoonful or two. Then gave him his regular dry food. He loved it that baby food... begged for it every morning.

[@Shihtzu99]

Try the cheddar cheese trick for giving Kelly the pills. Melt the cheese; wrap it around the pill. Get her used to cheese by also putting other cheese fragments into her food. ❤

[@ThecatladyVAN]

Thank you so much for the tips. Have a beautiful day, or I should say, have a beautiful rainy day 😊

[@joellepatry493]

My boy likes turkey, so I get a couple slices from the deli, & wrap the pill in a bit of that. Doesn’t always work, but worth a try! The cheese is a good one too!💕🐈

[@joellepatry493]

Just the warmth of your fingers is usually enough to soften the cheese & wrap it around the pill.🐈💕

[@barbwatkins3676]

Grated cheese, a little butter and garlic takes those spuds to the next level. Stunningly beautiful little waterfalls today. Canada is THE most scenic country.. 🦋

[@donnamaco1]

So true, do not forget sautéed Vidalia onions. Emi is a vegetarian. No dairy.

[@barbwatkins3676]

@@donnamaco1 vegan cheese is actually an option. Emi often uses it.

[@irhonda31]

My cat won’t eat wet food, either. She’ll lick the gravy off and leave the food. 😢 Beautiful scenery at the creek and falls!

[@pennyfarrow3709]

Funny Kelly. My 3 cats always have wet food and one will run to me every time I go to the kitchen. She will trip me up if I don't feed her. She is a big tabby.😊

[@mollivier7688]

I give my cat her medicine crushed in one of those tube treat lickables. I just squeeze it into her dish with the medicine mixed in it. I camped at those falls in the late spring of this year...beautiful they are. Hug, MO

[@karenlowes7802]

It's often frustrating to treat a cat who's ill. If only we could explain and they could understand! But Oooh that waterfall; so untamed, so lovely.

[@sherryh7485]

With all those available empty parking spaces, no way would I get into my driver's side van door with a big blacked out vehicle parked right beside it. Passenger side door here I come.

[@lyniglesias5947]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@RSmith9946]

I would have gotten the heck out of there the second I saw that truck parked right next to my vehicle. Be safe Emi….

[@Notmymonkey35]

She didn't comment about it so perhaps that car was someone who she knew.

[@MauiHoloVanLife]

It is so gorgeous on your walk. You would love the island of Maui. If you come I will take you to all the secret spots that the tourist dont get to see!! Be safe out there. Love you and Miss Kitty.

[@Rose-hj3ik]

I throw garlic, onions, and mushrooms in the potatoes. Sprinkle dill weed on it also. Delicious.❤

[@sharonb.9128]

Great video. I’m not sure if cats have a similar thing, but dogs have “Pill Pockets”. It’s a “treat” with a hole in the middle to insert the pill.

[@henrikoutdoors]

your cat has the best life and the best mom too

[@ginnyprice4368]

Laughing at Kitty ... I've never seen a cat turn away wet food ... Love your videos, thanks for sharing

[@michaelplante9591]

Maybe in tuna fish ❤

[@mariadmaldonado8086]

Walking is definitely a stress reliever. It's good that you got out to see the beauty that is nature. I hope Kelly is back to her old self again soon.

[@nancyjackson4766]

Yes, cats can smell medication. It’s very hard to give them at two.

[@monicasgh68]

For the longest time i thought Kelly's name was Kitty.... then i read Emily's beautiful description on her KZbin page. I have a whole new respect for Emily and Kelly. Much love to you both and prayers and healing light to Kelly.

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

Hehe i know that drives me crazy! I sometimes correct people on comments about that but I don't want to sound like a jerk LOL :)

[@Shihtzu99]

If you ever have trouble giving a pill, melt cheddar or other cheese and wrap around pill. Works like a charm for me.

[@OCHO.008]

Eres hermosa, se cuidan del frío, que mi VAN se pone bien fría.

[@antoniobaez6282]

Get some recovery boards and a bag of sand. Keep those in your rig and know how to use them in different conditions.

[@normaevett]

How lucky you are to live so close to those gorgeous waterfalls! And you can live wherever you want to!

[@MelsBeans72]

Hickenlooper or Turkey Baby food. Or Pill pocket for cats. Or have the vet show ypu how to administer an oral tablet to a cat

[@RMarie62]

My cats will only eat dry food when I have to give them medication I mix with warm milk and dry food try that she might eat for you be happy be safe

[@bernadettebockis4120]

8:20, 9:25 Why are they parking RIGHT NEXT TO YOUR VEHICLE while they are in an otherwise empty parking lot?! (Well, on that side of the lot) Shade, maybe, but why 'right next to'?!!!

[@luguy8347]

Am always so happy that you have heat, fridge, in dry place to sleep and you have Kitty. I just shove the pill down our cats throat. I just worry like crazy about your safety.

[@mjmcinnespoems]

Hi Emi and Miss Kelly! I’ve had the same conundrum with my vehicle tires living up North in B.C.! The fix is mud + snow (mud and snow) tires!!!! Highly recommended for our Province’s diverse weather conditions year round! There’s no changing them out. My mechanic is a tire expert and he highly recommends having these kinds of tires for the backcountry because other tires like all seasons aren’t meant for mud/snow/gravel etc. Blessings 🌱

[@amydavis955]

When you say Kelly, she doesn’t want to eat the soft cat food I thought about why can she mix it up with the dry food and all of a sudden you put the dry food on her soft food is amazing. I always have fun watching you and Kelly always take care and always be safe. The winter is coming the winter is coming.😂😂😂😘🥰

[@renaesutton3145]

I personally would put one shovel in the back and maybe find space for the second in your living space, just in case you would have to shovel to get out of the van to even get to the back..... especially since they seem to fold up pretty flat.... Stay safe!

[@budgetwithfatima6530]

Beautiful scenery 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@mscampbell1242]

More beautiful photography...you have a great eye for your subjects!! I love those little potatoes!! Also, put cheese on them.

[@islandnightowl]

I use a 10cc Syringe to feed my Grandcat soft food with just a hint of water to make a porridge consistency. She wears a long bib to keep her neck shoulders and chest clean. Dollarama has one for about 5 dollars. Flip the pocket at the bottom inside towards her. It has a pink body and blue sleeves. Fingers crossed for Kelly to feel herself soon! ❤

[@emoji5005]

Hello Emi and Kelly ❤wonderful to see you both just what I needed 😊

[@mjmcinnespoems]

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[@adamosman7284]

Have a nice beautiful walk friends ❤

[@abbyechevarria5322]

Hi Emi, just be real careful always look around in your surroundings. Glad you’re enjoying yourself.👍😊

[@debramickley2295]

My SUV home is 4x4 and I keep the winter tires on year round as I travel between Nanaimo and Calgary 😎🚙🇨🇦 Being ready for winter weather really keeps stress levels down. Be safe out there 🙏💜😎🚙🇨🇦

[@kaytoka717]

A little bit of garlic and onion in those potatoes would be amazing for me. 😂. Hope kitty cooperates and takes her medicine better tomorrow. 😹

[@maxi20041]

Is garlic good for cats? Just asking cause I know it’s not good for dogs. Thinking of adopting a kitten from a unwanted litter

[@LSChestersMom]

Love you Kitty :)

[@lupesanchez8077]

Beautiful waterfalls

[@penny4849]

Oh yeah, I boil about six of those potatoes with salted water. Then put them on some parchment, paper or foil. If you want with another piece on top, use the back of a jar or a brick or something heavy and just smash them in between the papers. I seasoned them with salt and pepper. Fold them up and throw them in the freezer. Then you can pull them out when you wish and fry them in a little oil. Very very Crispy. Fast and easy.

[@user-dr2js7bv2i]

The waterfall was beautiful. That is a real nice trail also...more of walkway really. Kelly is so adorable!!!!

[@user-gq7bi1lq9u]

Getting outside for a walk - especially in a lovely place like that waterfall park - is so therapeutic. I imagine the stress of Kelly’s illness has been getting you down, especially after your own illness. Pamper yourself and Kelly, and get outside when you can. Doing that always helps me when I’m feeling a little down, or anxious. Take care!

[@michellemack6640]

Love smashed potatoes. They are really good with grated fresh Parmesan cheese fried/roasted in a little oil.

[@Angel-hd2rs]

Sometimes if I just put the food down and ignore it my kitties will eat it.

[@renoflames]

Good video Thank you from Shreveport Louisiana.

[@knowledgeseeker2776]

Those potatoes would be good with humus on top.

[@donnamoore6520]

Nice light love ur light.

[@pamelarw58]

Thanks for taking us on walk to Falls what a beautiful place to be … very therapeutic! Great to hear Kelly is better! 😍

[@tiltawhorled]

Keep the extra shovel for someone who stops and helps you 🤗

[@tammiemeadows5278]

Cats have such a keen sense of smell! And they are so finicky 😂

[@kathylenn9153]

You may have to mix powder with a little amount of veg broth. Mix well the put in syringe ( without needle of course)& squirt in side of mouth , trying to mix powder with dry food will notblet Kelly get eniugh to benefit her.

[@simple-277]

Hello EMI and kitty lovely to see you guys , keep safe and take care of your self Thank you for Another lovely Video ❤

[@Shihtzu99]

Wrap pill around melted cheese!!! Also put other cheese chunks in w dry food. She won’t smell the pill.

[@user-kev-k5v]

Yes see to kitty first 👍

[@TeriDuncan8049]

Head south! Visit Arizona for the winter! I'm in Pennsylvania and I want to go to Arizona for the winter!!!🏔️❄️➡️🏜️🌡️

[@wyomingwips7540]

Kelly reminds me so much of my cat Miss Kitty, as she won't eat canned cat food either, and she is picky about her dry also. I just rescued 2 kitten from the shelter, so cute!! Take Care, Blessings 💕

[@joellepatry493]

💕🐈🐈💕

[@normaevett]

Cool light! I love how it folds open!

[@donnamoore6520]

I am reading more and going for walk i

[@SparklingMyLife]

Kelly was so cuddly before she knew what you were going to give her :) I wonder what she thought she was going to get? Does she have a treat that she likes so much that you can trick her and give her medication? Best of health! Also, I love the Bluetti lamp.

[@dallastrujillo7540]

They are all picky and complicated! 😂. I’m so glad she ate the powder with the kibble. GOOD JOB MOM!

[@Lee-mmg]

I'm on low carb foods right now - and I miss my taters! Yup. I could live on potatoes alone! Ms KItty is too cute. Y'all stay warm.

[@christinamann3640]

🥔🍟🧈🧄😋😋😋😋

[@thatsnomoon3654]

Aww

[@user-kev-k5v]

It’s nice having a walk on your own from your cat just a bit

[@jamesdude4220]

kitty feels your stress over her

[@shirleygibson3272]

Good morning Emi, hope Kelly is better. 🥰

[@kimhickman9210]

I used to walk all the time, I was a Custodian for Catholic School board and that’s all you do is walks but going for walks was so much fun. But after a bad surgery I’m now in wheelchair.

[@LucyGel-r5k]

Use a small amount of tin tuna to mix medicine

[@maddencrue]

Awww Kelly loves her Mama!!! I can only imagine how stressful it can be having Kelly sick…I have been fortunate so far that my Sweetie Pie has been healthy and she is around 15yrs young! Love when you share your nature walks, I need to get the proper shoes for hiking so that I can start having my own adventures…as far as the random truck by your van I think that you showing no fear may be a deterrent to any foal play…also we have to be aware but not fearful plus getting into the drivers side is normal and you want to act as normal as possible but that’s just my opinion…love and light blessed be!

[@margarethutchens5463]

I hope you have better luck with shovels than I do. Someone steals them. One year I had to buy a new shovel 5 times. One advantage of vanlife. If someone breaks into your garage to steal your shovel you will know right away. Maybe you could even clobber them with the other one. Lol Hope Miss Kelly is getting better.

[@fionaboss1512]

Haha that was funny clobbering someone with the extra shovel 😂

[@karenmays8889]

Beautiful waterfalls. Safe travels.

[@aliceg9571]

Kitty is so sweet. Hopefully you don't have problems giving her the pills. I crush a pill for one of my cats, but I usually have to give it in beef or chicken otherwise she's on to it. Those potatoes looked real good. I'll have to try it too. Thanks Emi.

[@donnamoore6520]

I just bought a stove like ur stove. I have a tabel That flods down .

[@susanbradley2465]

I loved the water falls they were beautiful.I have done these potatoes and melted a little cheese in the pan the put the smashed potatoe on top of it was very good❤

[@lynnearreguin361]

Maybe Dissolve in her water

[@anniepurse2831]

Emi, why do you not get your gas at Costco, it is so much cheaper than the gas station. Us folk who are not Vegan put lots of butter, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and parmacheese on our smashed potato, that is why they taste so good. 🙂 Stay warm, hope Kelly is 100% back to good health soon. I have mentioned it before but I pray you have good friends that will let you park at their home if the weather gets really bad so you can plug into shore power and access to a warm house and shower. Hugs.

[@lisa8990]

❤❤❤, I hiMs. Kitty is getting better.

[@elainemartin7141]

A beautiful place!

[@kaydublin5164]

Emi, the potatoes look awesome, I’m gonna try them. Enjoy your week.😊

[@mrm1885]

I'm in Sweden and always use real studded wintertires, never any worrys or problems. I would not recomend old A/T tires for winter it's not safe.

[@steve-gl3cw]

Another great video from a beautiful young lady and Kelly wish yall the best be safe

[@klassenrick87]

A decent amount of snow dumped here in the okanagan valley

[@debbiesue4287]

Mix the medication in a little butter. Or Cream cheese or whatever it is. You put on your bagel that she likes so much.

[@thomasraden3793]

In Norway we usually change to winter tires in november. Most people here are using non stud tires. If there is undercooled rain that makes a quick black ice on the road at zero temperatures, stud tires is recommended. Where I live when temp goes down under 10-20 degrees celcius, its ok to use stud free tires, unless you are going in very steep roads. A tire chain set is always a good thing to have in your van, in case you get stuck in an area where they have not scraped the road from snow.

[@fayewhite7541]

Here on the Atlantic coast of Canada everyone has some sort of winter tires. Our own are studded winter tires. We put them on in November also. We have lots of snow/slush/ice from Nov/Dec until March/April.

[@jamelcampbell4984]

Give her tuna fish in water and she will eat it up with hopefully no complaints.

[@Sue-mh6wi]

Hi Emi, lovely video. Yup winter is here 😤. I do hope Kelly starts to get better. Safe travels ❤

[@leilal8053]

One of my cats doesn't care 4 wet food either. "Temptation" makes little tubes of puree. Salmon (which my cats don't like) and Chicken, which they love. Crush the tablet, put it on a spoon squeeze out enough to cover it and stir with another spoon. Opffer it to her. If she doesn't lick the spoon....wipe it on her 🐾 paw..she should lick it off instinctively. Once she sees she likes it, she should lick the rest if the puree off the spoon. As a last resort, scoop the the puree off the spoon with your finger and smeer it on her mouth....good luck.

[@debramickley2295]

Grand Rising 🌞 I hope Kitty is doing better 🙏💜

[@valhightower7618]

Our cat won't touch wet food either, only kibble. That is a real problem when we need to give pills, so we definitely empathize with you.

[@michelle18474]

I’m like the bluetti light

[@budgetwithfatima6530]

Hello 👋 Kelly, when I had to deworm my dogs I put the medication down there throat it was easy no problems .

[@mtcklc]

Looks like Miss Kitty is in good spirits, that is hopefully a good sign!

[@vynidalopes251]

Picky and complicated but insanely cute 🌺❤️

[@philomenachudley2821]

We had frost freezing fog all weekend here in Ireland

[@nathalieleroch6658]

For kitty : give her a tiny bit of the dry food. then the food she must eat and forget it for the rest of the day. Starve her a bit. It takes time to get used to a new food.

[@jacquelinenoble6640]

Lovely video again, Emmy. Stay safe and warm 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@katek1017]

I make my smashed potatoes with grated parmesan, grated lemon rind, freshly cracked pepper and salt. mmmmmmm

[@wandarogers5769]

Kelly may be picky but she is worth it!