Van Life Can Be Unpredictable (quick stop at Austin Tiny Homes)

[@storychasing]

Also, I just had to stop in Austin to see the Austin tiny homes called Village Farm Austin for a tour. There's a sneak peek of this beautiful property and a full video tour of the tiny home village is coming up soon. Make sure you subscribe and hit the notification bell so you know when it comes out.

[@cathycaston1079]

Can't wait 🥰

[@kevinburns1898]

Cant wait to see it!!

[@upcloseimage]

Look forward to the Farm Village... you should also check out Majestic Tiny Homes in Willis, TX.....

[@starfusher]

move here - you'll love it ;)

[@LFetterman7903]

There’s definitely something to be said for ‘sticks and bricks!’😆 There’s nothing like a hot shower and a warm bed! That was a rough trip, so glad you’re safe!

[@storychasing]

Right?!

[@sandrap3047]

Probably feels so good to be back to your home sweet home! Bummer about your trip with Dani! Looks like you crazy girls still had a good time! I have some sad news to share. My sweet Daisy passed away a couple weeks ago. I now understand what you were going through losing your sweet Lily! I’m lost without her! Grateful I was with her when she died! I made an appointment for her on a Friday afternoon at 5:00 to put her to sleep. It was the last possible time before I had to go back to work on Saturday. She couldn’t walk the last few days so I knew it was time. She passed away during the night Friday morning. My biggest fear was her dying by herself while I was at work but I was with her. I took the last two weeks of January off so I got to spend the last 2 wks of her life with her 24/7. Grateful she didn’t have any health issues until the last year of her life! So grateful I had her for 16 happy years! ❤

[@storychasing]

Oh Sandra I’m so sorry to hear about Daisy. My heart breaks for you. I love that you were able to take the time off to be with her during her final days and as she crossed over to the rainbow bridge. Big hugs to you my friend. It’s not easy as you have seen from me. I still cry for her almost daily. The deep sharp pain will slowly go away over time but until then, you cry as much as you want and grieve her loss. She’s your baby. Your love for her will always be there and hers for you.

[@bypinkerton892]

So sorry you lost your loving Daisy.... Our fur babies bring us so much love that it hurts so bad when they're gone..... Thankfully we know that we've given them a very good life.... That gives us Great Memories forever.....

[@MeeMawCummins]

So sorry you lost daisy . My condolences to you .

[@saraparent6018]

So sad to hear about Daisy. I think it was Awesome you got to spend the last 2 weeks with her.

[@sandrap3047]

@@storychasing thanks Amber! I knew you would understand! I want to get a necklace like you have. I picked up her ashes but haven’t had the heart to look at them yet!

[@energygirl_444]

I have been debating for awhile now about moving to VillageFarm. I stayed at a airbnb there a year ago. Beautiful community.

[@living2ndchildhood598]

Just a thought from a retired military veteran: turn your van around as quickly as possible so that you can quickly get underway in the event you need to evacuate from some event worse than a bad winter storm. Possible reasons: train derailment, hazmat incident nearby or upwind of your location, hurricane season starts 01May, nuclear power plant incident, etc. Every place has it’s STOBOR.

[@janicemunn]

Jesus

[@dianneharris2870]

Hey! Just to let you know, I cut way down on my carbs and my eyesight got way better.

[@pinecone1321]

I've stayed in a tee pee at mobile loaves and fishes Community First village in East Austin.

[@rs.rossier]

That tiny house farm looks like a dream come true!

[@donnaorsini8227]

I'm glad you are back home safe

[@le_th_]

Thank you for helping the dog that escaped from his family, and taking him to a no-kill shelter.

[@kathyyaeger1874]

Sorry, if it did not go as planned, but at least you got to catch up with a fun friend!

[@janwarner5743]

Amber, I am so enjoying your videos. Super excited to see more of the tiny homes 😁 I’m glad you got away for a little trip and made it back home safely with that weather.

[@storychasing]

Thank you so much!!

[@bethb5076]

That storm was so unpredictable! And it was all ice. We couldn’t even get down our front porch because we never would have been able to get back up the hill! Glad you made it back safely! You looked so happy to be walking into your home.

[@storychasing]

Oh wow!

[@judyzeigler3980]

Thanks for letting know that there is another Tiny Home Community.

[@storychasing]

You bet!

[@originalmamagrizzly2478]

That tiny home village is AMAZING!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@user-dr2js7bv2i]

Amber, didn't the eye Dr suggest progressive lenses? That's what I have and I'm able to see distance, computer, and read easily. One pair does all. I also have the transition feature so they are sunglasses also. Glad you got home safely.

[@storychasing]

Me and progressives don’t get along. Lol. Bridge of my nose is so narrow I’m constantly pushing my glasses up no matter what materials used. So it’s skews my vision with progressives. I’d just rather take them off to see up close.

[@MeeMawCummins]

Same for me Amber . I actually took a nasty fall a few years ago from progressive lenses. Distorts my vision .

[@user-dr2js7bv2i]

@@storychasing what a shame, sorry to hear!❤️

[@Dd64231]

I’ve always wanted to see someone go to the village farm and do a tour. Can’t wait for your video!

[@donnam4260]

Gosh … what a beautiful tiny house community !!! It would be so hard to decide … like weighing living in a super cool place …vs living closer to your awesome sister ? Tough call ! 😎

[@DianneRawGirl]

Hello Amber, Cute cute community. Happy for your future. Mike retired and we have a 1 bedroom 750 sq ft park model redone inside and we love it. We bought 2 years ago but finally get to live here. Been here in Az for12 days and will be still heading to Wa state while the parents are still around.

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??

[@carolkokx9638]

Thank you and that other person so much for helping out that dog

[@Banagal]

It's nice to be home, warm comfy, and relax after all that driving in cold and ice.

[@jmd6359]

OmG... I've been checking out this same exact tiny-house community for a year or more... so cool!!!!! Are you looking at phase 3 now? I haven't checked out their progress in a while 😊

[@obiegreg]

Looking forward to your video on Village Farm Austin. Several tiny home / alternative housing channels have covered this community but it has been well over a year, I want to see how it has progressed and grown.

[@mygypsyadventure3610]

Omg Amber that is EXACTLY what I am looking for in a tiny home community!!! I sure hope we hear you bought something there! I may have to check out Austin. You know us Seattle people are not good in hot and humid places so that would be my only obstacle otherwise that is exactly what I am looking for too. The homes are beyond super cute. I cannot wait for your next video!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@starfusher]

do it do it - we need more neighbors !

[@moricey4776]

Adding eye drops to your eyes at least at night may help you sleep better. Works for me. 👍🏻🇺🇸☕️

[@originalmamagrizzly2478]

Prayers for total healing for your eyes, my friend! 🙏🙏🙏

[@apen2152]

I want a tiny home now, teaser looked nice! Your own home would be great and Van!❤️🥰👍

[@platemanFYI]

Glad you made it back home safely! The Village Farm looks like a great place!

[@storychasing]

It was! I’m excited for you all to see it soon.

[@robynidyllwild6755]

Try putting just a cap full of cider vinegar in your Tuna.

[@saraparent6018]

Glad you made it back home safely. Can’t wait to see the video of the tiny home community. That teaser was nice.

[@robertsitch1415]

It seems that Lenscrafters and most other mall eyeglasses retailers are owned by the Italian company, Luxottica, which also bought up several eyewear manufacturers, including Ray-Ban. It's definitely a bit of a monopoly that lets them both jack up the price and keep most of the profits.

[@shellyscott4822]

Glad you made it home safely can't wait to see the tiny homes!! Thanks for sharing ☺️🙏💕

[@daniellekeister]

Hi Amber! Just started following your channel recently. I live in Seattle, which I see you used to live in as well! I love seeing your adventures with friends. It sounds as though many of these are friends you made on the road. I would love to hear more about how you met and made friends with people you met while traveling.

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??

[@bgummeson]

Glad to hear you made it home, safe and sound.

[@deeplansandbudgets]

I love Village Farms. Unfortunately, being in the Austin area, they cost more than most Foundation Built Homes and they are not a good investment in a State where most want a large house. Up the street is a similar place that is being built all by volunteers and it is for homeless.

[@Zeldagirl64]

Great watch ❤️

[@sandyallen1488]

So glad you decided to explore Village Farm. The location near Austin brings kindred spirits to this tiny house community. Porches, main floor bedroom, wide layouts and great kitchens make this such a perfect place to live. Hope it all works out.

[@judyoliver533]

Where are you?

[@sharonsteele8915]

Glad you had a good but cold time visiting with Dani.. welcome home..😁👍🤗, looking forward to seeing the tiny homes ..

[@olafpamela]

Amen to being home safe🥰 Cannot wait for your tiny home vlog. Thanks for sharing 🤗 its good to be home 🏡 😊

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Amber, it’s wonderful to see that you are home safe and sound, I am just sorry that your trip south to a warmer area did not work out. I am really happy that you got your vision checked and the prices were very reasonable.. stay safe and I am looking forward to the Austin tiny house tour . 🥰👍👍

[@OutdoorsybyNature]

Oooooh! Super excited about the tiny home video! The ones you featured were beautiful. Wow.

[@carolhaggard700]

Hello from VA....Glad you made it home safe.

[@sadielaurentiwhitley3762]

This video made me so happy to see you looking so joyful. Why, because I think this new community of tiny home might be amazing. Also, I've been watching your videos from your Pacific ocean trip as I'm heading out soon, and you have that same spark in your eyes now that you did then 😍

[@storychasing]

Sadie Laurenti Whitley 😊 Interesting observation. Have fun your trip too!

[@deborahg4599]

Hey Amber I got the Reliable Internet figured out. All is well. Stay safe and warm!😊

[@CellasChariot]

Hi amber from downtown Dallas! Here for a convention and it’s still too cold! Today should be in 70s for a visit to Deep Ellum neighborhood…fingers crossed 🤞

[@KindCreature1]

That was so magical watching you make a tuna sandwich and nice music too. The tiny homes look very nice. Mike in Oregon

[@veeemit9719]

You seem like you are thriving! Good on you 😊

[@TheLvablebird]

Glad you made it home and all is OK. That was good price on your frames.

[@TexCynRVLife]

I'll share your tiny home vid with my sister when you upload it. She lives in San Antonio, she will enjoy it. I'm quite grateful that we didn't lose power or freeze during that cold front in my area. I bet you are getting hit with it again tonight & tomorrow! Enough already, right?

[@brendaz3644]

If you get no line bifocal and they place it in the right place. Your get use to it in a few days. I've had bifocals before that I couldn't get use to. It was because they weren't put in the right area for my eyes..

[@samiam1400]

Love that track at the end of the video "Just Right" by Generation Lost. Great video.

[@lindascan99]

Can’t wait to see the video about tiny home village!

[@cherieknopf8536]

We were caught in the ice storm as well. Just crazy!!

[@lindajames7083]

Love the concept of the tiny homes community. We should think about this in the U.K. instead of building large houses taking up so much land, which we don’t have 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@beverlysyferd379]

Looking forward to the tiny village tour!!! Good to know you made it back safely.

[@denisecintas4954]

I have been using progressive lenses for years and love them. You only need one pair of glasses with these.

[@storychasing]

Me and progressives don’t get along. Lol. Bridge of my nose is so narrow I’m constantly pushing my glasses up no matter what materials used. So it’s skews my vision with progressives. I’d just rather take them off to see up close.

[@debisusan4338]

You get what you pay for with Warby Parker! I have had bad experiences with them. Had to have them re-do every pair, still not thrilled.

[@storychasing]

Oh wow that’s so unfortunate. What happened? I got mine in the mail and so far so good. My sister actually recommended them to me which is how I discovered it for the first time

[@seabliss22]

You said something very telling... "If I had known about the weather I wouldn't have gone". That means you would have missed out on such a fun adventure filled with laughs between you and a new friend. This darling story would have been missing from the tapestry of your novel. Be careful that you don't let the comfort of your sticks and bricks wrap you up so tightly that you reject an adventure simply because it will take you out of your comfort zone 😉

[@cboyle707]

Excellent story, gurl!

[@ChristineRoquet]

Wow you make the best meals. I'm salivating. Pickled Red Onions, I need some of that!

[@sadielaurentiwhitley3762]

Oh hes, I forgot, I'll sign up for Surfshark. Thank you

[@trudyyurina5473]

Girl you should try no line bifocals. They are great.

[@pattiamaya4671]

So glad you went. It's adorable and I think the prices are fair. They even have a spot for you to park you van so you can hang out. Try the location out and hang out for events to see how you feel about the community. I keep thinking I will get the one with the fireplace outside. I live in Zilker Park in Austin but its becoming so crowded and I love that it's still in Austin and so close to everything. Cant wait to hear your review.

[@DrLusEnglish]

It’s not easy to run a van life

[@repomanband]

You've been van-lifeing it for a while now. How many miles on the Hymer?

[@sallys2423]

I hope that your next trip brings sunny weather.

[@Knowfere]

I have progressive glasses for driving and work, and another pair for computer usage.

[@lindabohl2454]

First time seeing pickle beet on tuna sandwich, how does that taste? ❤ thanks blessings to you!

[@terriwilson511]

I’m glad you’re home and safe.

[@katbyrd9299]

I’ve been in optical for 22 years. Warby Parker, like most of the “nation wide” places are known in the biz as “push-button opticians” They upsold you on 3 frames- a good optician can get you into a d-seg or e-line lens AND a narrow bridge without any problems. Finding a good optician is getting harder each year - the old school of actually understanding the science behind good eye care becoming more difficult.

[@storychasing]

KatByrd9 😊 Actually they didn't sell me 3 frames. I wanted 3 frames. 2 are for distance and I just wanted 2 different styles and the computer frames were of my own doing. I could have kept my current frames for the computer but because my prescription had changed slightly I went ahead and got the new ones. They had recommended progressives to me, but I don't like progressives. The bridge of my nose is so narrow that I constantly push up my frames no matter what material it is. It's been that way my whole life. I've been to all kinds of opticians all over the U.S. and still, nobody could ever fix the narrow bridge problem. What optician do you recommend that can actually fix all this? Thanks for the info.

[@katbyrd9299]

I highly recommend finding an established optometrist/optician in the Dallas area- a place that has been around a while and has great reviews. Folks over 50 should be more “old school” and that is what you want. These places have years of experience that cannot be taught and have seen it all. I can tell you there are metal frames that are more easily adjusted to combat your narrow nasal issue and plenty of nose pads that can help correct this. The “big box” shops are concerned with volume. The established places are truly more one on one. I recommend doing your due diligence - you will NEVER regret it. A poorly fitted frame/lens can do harm - and no one wants that. And …. With van life -consider Transitions lenses (getting in and out of your car) for a changeable lens without having to change frames to RX sunglasses. And… talk to your Dr. about a d-seg or e-line lens. I cannot adapt to progressives either - I have the “line” for reading and actually I like the distinct change - you can have an “all in one “ pair of glasses - just seek it out. And if your computer frames are solely for that one task - it’s good to have a separate pair -used only for that task. I hope that all helps 💖💚

[@Gabbie2]

👍New subscriber here.🤗 Dallas, Texas/USA 🇺🇸

[@storychasing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@wendyjo9267]

I love your channel so much! You’re such a sweet soul ❤

[@AdamLAdventures]

I'll be in Texas Feb 28 through Mar 9!

[@pupcamper58]

I’m glad to see that somebody else puts mustard in their tuna salad lol ❤

[@HUSTLERS1]

That's good got home

[@webbrowne2291]

I comment to you girls on your last video, that you could stay on my boat. It has central heating and air conditioning. I live in Fort Worth and don't stay on it very much. I have been following you for several years but didn't realize you had bought a house in Dallas. Good Luck with the Tiny houses in Austin. Austin loss power for several weeks.

[@bradley244ify]

I would love a tiny house in a small community but like having a space for messy projects and would want solar or some way to be independent from infrastructure. Lack of income tax is also appealing. Have thought of buying a rural property in New Hampshire. I put up a pole Barn here in Maryland large enough to hold my camper and enough space that could have included most of what I would want for stick such as bath, kitchenette, eating/entertaining/hobby. That cost $35,000 with electric but no water or sewer. There is a county in Colorado that allows limited permit compliance. I would like to check that out. I don’t know if pole barn construction could work in areas with a lot of rock in the soil. I love that building though and herd that if I had put solar on at time I built. The construction cost could be used to get tax credit as a support structure. I am definitely a Yankee when thinking about costs.

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Awesome video

[@bretebey]

Hey, I live in SM! Hope you enjoyed!

[@maffosweetyify]

First time I had my bifocals, I nearly broke my neck, walking off the curb 😂 it’s horrible getting old Those Tiny homes are wicked 🏚️

[@williambranham6249]

That was harrowing!

[@kristatjaden1834]

Now see this is what u need. And some land. So when u adventure u have a place to come back too.

[@Deborah986]

Why didn’t they tell you about progressive lenses that cover distance , computer and close reading…

[@janegarrison3569]

I sure do miss your videos. are you alright?

[@angetodac]

Never seen pickled red onions

[@robinmilner8905]

If you hzvdnt done it you don’t realize what a long drive corpus to DFW is. Sbout 8 hours depending upon where in DFW you’re going. At least 35?is better now. I’m almost 70 and it’s been under construction my whole life. I live in Rockport (just north of corpus and my sister lives in midlothian south of Dallas. Driving across Texas is a lot of driving. Miles and miles. I don’t really drive anymore but am a passenger snd that can be exhausting. We were lucky on the coast so mzz as my of my friends in austin. Had their trees x as Bd property torn up eith the ice snd nonn B power for days. We aren’t use to this

[@hellooutthere8956]

Well didn't being on the road help you save up the money?

[@lindafett1826]

Before Surf Shark VPN🤔 what did you do while in public place using wifi?

[@storychasing]

I’ve always had a VPN. I used Surfshark way before I ever had a sponsorship with them. VPNs play a vital role in security and I’d would never go without it. I’ve used Nord as well many moons ago.

[@PatriciaCentralFlorida]

Hurry up and work on that tiny home video

[@storychasing]

Working on it. lol

[@cassafrasscubby460]

Um hi perhaps the dog needed someone to follow it back to it's disabled owner. Someone might need help out in the woods.

[@Sarahbee-o8t]

Who is we ?

[@DennisMathias]

No electricity = no pump because pumps run on electricity.

[@CritterSitterofCary]

When Abbott is gone.

[@bypinkerton892]

OMG.... You would Love living there... Check out..... Park Model's..... I've seen some at RV Shows.... That they discount the actual home shown for like - $89,000.... They are Gorgeous & well planned to love living in them..... Thanks for maybe saving that dogs life....

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

Austin is

[@darlenemiller1927]

🙏

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

A lot of people are losing their home and they just set their pet free.

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

Tiny house is meant to save money. A $60K tiny house defeats the purpose.

[@le_th_]

These homes are well over $100K, and the lot rent...right now...in $750 and will only go up. It's the lot rent that will kill you with either a manufactured home, or a tiny home, unless you put it on your own land. Five years ago these homes weren't as cheap as $60K. They're closer to $200K...plus that exorbitant lot rent.

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

@@le_th_ Bought a $12k house, damage is causing me to stay in my runaway camper. I have the runaway for hurricane escape. $2K can tow with my $6K prius V. All I own isn't going to add up to half what a tiny house cost. 2 min I'm getting groceries from Walmart. I have a 30' camper on my property to boot. Taxes are $

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

Out of gas , the new America.