Vanlife - Trying "NEW" Things & Minor Improvements

After a much deserved and enjoyable break spent with my family, the pirate princess and I hit the road back to Calgary, but not before giving something interesting a try....that's not always a good thing.
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My name is Matthew and I live in a van. I lost my job due to "cut backs" from the pandemic of 2020 and decided to seriously restructure my life. I am also a single dad who needed to find a solution that would allow me to remain in my daughter's life and plan for her future. After tons of research into #vanlife, I knew it was for me.
From March 2021 until October 2021 I spent my days building out my Chevrolet Express 2500, which came to be known as "Lucky" and as of October 18, 2021 I have been living in Lucky full time.
The build was done with almost no experience on my end and I used the one incredible tool I had at my disposal - the internet - to learn what I needed to build Lucky into a very comfortable tiny home.
I have always had a bit of a passion for being in front of the camera and really enjoy capturing the world around us. This really played into how I was feeling after almost a year of working from home when I "commuted" from the bedroom to the couch. I was starting to feel extremely unhealthy, unmotivated and despondent. I HATED that, and that's not a word I like to throw around. This new lifestyle gives me opportunities I just didn't have before and I am so excited to be able to share it all with you.
I truly believe we all have the capabilities to turn our lives around, should we choose to do so - and if I can inspire you to shoot for something better then I have done a decent job and that will keep me going.
There is more to life than the consume, consume, spend, spend lifestyle I feel we have all been conditioned to follow and I just want to do the best I can for myself first and foremost. Our time is limited and I do not want to waste another second on a lifestyle that doesn't bring me joy!
Be Happy, Be Creative, Be Yourself and BE POSITIVE!

[@ItsOnlyMe13]

Great pirate tunes. Now I need to go watch Pirates of the Caribbean 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@godevarcooper9366]

Hey Matthew, Nice upgrade to lucky.

[@AaronBlood]

the new build in lucky is looking good.

[@JustCameronAndHisJeep]

Thanks for the shout out. You're a good man Charlie Brown, er, Matthew Allen.

[@TheJudgyBeagle]

Looks like your organization in Lucky 2.0 is coming along well. Thanks for sharing.

[@rajanikumari3672]

That face when you ate the freeze dried candy.😂 Convinced me not to try it.😃

[@jackieluckyangel5610]

Love the “pirate music” intro & outro🥰🏴‍☠️🍀. Sweet B is getting so big & independent 👶🏼👧🏼👱🏼‍♀️but she’s still Daddy’s little girl🥰💞😘🏴‍☠️🍀

[@capaddler]

Agreed. The music is a grand way to start and finish. Very uplifting as if heading out on an adventure, even at the end. ❤

[@preparingthebridefaithoutr6884]

👍🚐🍀🏴‍☠️💯👧

[@janetallison363]

Lucky's insides are so much more spacious now. Adding the swivel to that seat and the under bed storage really made an improvement. difference difference

[@sandyanderson8515]

looks beautiful 🇨🇦

[@VaguelyMeandering]

Fabulous video Matthew. Brooklyn is so much like you. She knows her mind and she likes her sweets. When she's older and reflecting on her childhood I hope she'll realise what a fabulous family she has. Getting stuff done is always a good thing. Thank you for the latest installation in the Matthew Chronicles.

[@georgeannwhite9595]

This has nothing to do with today’s video but every time I cook bacon I think of you. One of your blogs way back you mentioned that if you put a little water in your pan, your pan before you put the bacon in it will reduce the splatter from the bacon grease works like a dream. Thank you

[@preparingthebridefaithoutr6884]

3:08 ...is that VAMPIRE SpongeBob!?🤔😆🤣🤭 ...sorry but LOL!😂

[@preparingthebridefaithoutr6884]

Hello Matthew, PRETTY Penny and Lil Brooklyn!👋. It's ALWAYS a FUN time viewing your video/vlogs, Matthew ...and DEFINITELY always entertaining!☺️. Thanks for the 'smile' & the 'giggle' ... Quality Content, quality content!👍🤗💖🎉

[@kaytoka717]

Your van is really coming together nicely. So nice to have your bed re-situated and switch setup, functional and out of the way. Your changes and having storage under the bed and electrical relocated and organized really does make your van seem bigger - the swivel seat is a game changer for comfortable use inside your home. ❤😊

[@andreagalvin7386]

Matt I appreciate the humor of the Pirate music and flag 😂 it made me grin as I was getting ready to watch your latest installment.

[@RealProVanR]

Lucky looks so spacious with his new build.

[@Starla9066]

Thanks for your positive energy and mirth, Matthew😁 I watch you from Medicine Hat, envying the vanlife!

[@VanlifePLUS]

Hello neighbour!

[@Kristina_Gisela]

Travel vlogs and days in the life are 👍. Keep up the quality content, quality content.

[@Sheilah_LucasGraphics]

Omg 🥰😸💕💕💕 13:07 such double adorableness!!!

[@jacquelineMeyers-is1zz]

Good see you enjoying your swivel chair.

[@kathywrightjohnson6804]

Hello Matthew and Penny ❤❤❤

[@lynnfrost5244]

Tune reminds me of the pirates of the Caribbean movies..

[@VanlifePLUS]

My work here is done

[@DeeBright-fo9kh]

The pirate intro music is so appropriate! Brooklyn is such a beautiful girl. Enjoy all of your vlogs so much.

[@MommaC1106]

I need to start watching you close to bedtime cause I need a good laugh then lol💩😻😻

[@Linda-xb5ol]

Hi Matthew and little Penny ❤❤❤that was an awesome video I look forward to seeing the next one ❤❤❤❤❤thank you so much for sharing Matthew

[@tinad1593]

Such a lovely family! Always a feel good video with them❤❤

[@sheilacaine]

Got lots of chores done. Yes. ❤

[@Kristina_Gisela]

These daddy daughter scenes are just the sweetest things ever. And now you have convinced me that a Strawberry Lemonade Slurpee is in my future and to stay away from freeze dried candy.

[@jacquelineho8623]

Feels nice to knock off tasks on the "to do" list 👍 Sokozi window covers are pricey but nice; they look like high quality. Excited to see them in Lucky 🥰

[@VanlifePLUS]

You and me both!

[@nailazion3113]

Hey Matthew and Penny and Brooklyn...

[@barbatkinson5822]

Hi Matthew Brooklyn and Miss Penny 👍😁🐈🚐🌮👧⛺️

[@charylliss3741]

I'm only halfway through the video but had to share how great an editor you are. Your choice of music is a big reason that I enjoy your videos but talented editing makes this channel one of the best that I subscribe to. Being an old Nana from Montana, my health and age mean I watch a lot of KZbin and VanPlusLife is at the top of my viewing list!🤩💯👍

[@Camaro-Sean]

I watched this on my TV. Thank you Chrome Cast. Penny looks fantastic on the big screen.

[@pinktiggersam]

Pennys face as she's looking into her tainted water bowl. I can see it in my head, even though I can't see it on screen. It's the same look that my cats give me constantly. :)

[@Valerygallery]

You have such a cute cuddler! 😻

[@no_worries_van]

I have Sokozi window covers and I LOVE them! The owners are very nice and I got cookies with my order, hope you do too cuz they are soooooo yummy!

[@VanlifePLUS]

I’m so excited!

[@roush416]

The freeze dried candies are actually pretty good, but never get anything that started off as a gummy. They suck. Enjoyed the video.

[@mariaconley409]

Wow, you did a good job today, Matthew. Your videos are so very good even if they are short, but you could tell all the time you put into them. Love the music. The pirate music is awesome.

[@rockinghorseexplorationand5504]

Hi Matt Brooke and Penny, Ray from Wi here!!!

[@robertstrohm2412]

God I love cats. Penny was looking at her water bowl as if to say “what the hell did you do that for you human fool?” LMAO here. ❤😂

[@naomidonovan-perry2667]

Good evening Matthew and Penny.

[@lauracerva9716]

Love your creativity with video and music

[@jacquelineMeyers-is1zz]

Just order some cool stickers, cant believe the beautuful variety they have . Auto Decals, stick over the bad paint things.

[@KerriJean]

Good day!!!!

[@carolinecaiger6717]

There is someone local to me that makes freeze-dried treats and they are delicious, especially the cheesecake 💖

[@skistrycharski6999]

🍀loving the bike on the back of the 🏴‍☠️ Princess ! Dad wiped as I am ‼️🍀

[@authordanigray]

Slurpees are awesome year round. Winnipeg is still the slurpee capital!

[@greencomfortliving4909]

going to get my own van monday!!

[@VanlifePLUS]

That’s awesome! Congratulations 😊

[@Yvonneb_]

Amazing video as always xx

[@sandydouglas3799]

Thanks for the video.

[@karenshiels6566]

Matthew, any update on the Crave outdoor go fund me thing? Do they know about it?

[@VanlifePLUS]

Craze is aware of the GoFundMe yes 😊 I’m trying to organize a time to get together with them to deliver the donations. All the info should be available by episode 143

[@piersstronge1441]

8:35 this is the kind of scenery I pull up when I take my blood pressure, it's just so calming 😊 Was that Bankside or Mallard Point? ❤ You need a fishing rod good sir 😎

[@christinamann3640]

I saw a sign that said Mallard Point

[@JustCameronAndHisJeep]

It did feel like catching up though didn't it.

[@VanlifePLUS]

Truth

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Awesome video

[@GypsyJvan]

thanks..

[@sandyanderson8515]

toonisis the driving cat 🐱 😻😽😻yaaaay

[@charlenechan-YM]

the BGM is good lol

[@charlenechan-YM]

the cat looks like a pirate due to the BGM lol

[@christinamann3640]

Sokozi window covers look really good, and the owners of the company were hanging out with Chrome and friends at a campground on the west coast. A very nice couple. Are you getting the ones with a mosquito screen layer?

[@alanshaffer6724]

Hey Matthew

[@VanlifePLUS]

Hey Alan

[@canadiannat8960]

🍀🌼🍀🌼🍀

[@adeanaargle5739]

❤❤❤❤❤ 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Penny: Yes, meat water!

[@Blondiee22]

Hi Darlin’…

[@OutdoorRon684life]

Believe it or not, I really did notice it was looking like it was going to fall in your last video, I know I'm crazy. But what can I do 😂

[@colinSAcolin45colin]

do you have to pay for two vehicles for the ferry? I dont think anyone i've seen has asked before. ty for the video. Can't wait until I can live the van life too!

[@benoitbenoisbenoistchaine]

Arrrr me boy on a quest .. van life .. plus .. kid on journey learning the ropes Arrrr

[@msanabria8159]

Ehats yhe name of yhat powerfull strong music you always use at the end? It is absolutley unique.😅❤ BLESSINGS

[@deandigiacomo2010]

👍👍

[@skistrycharski6999]

Didn’t want too say anything but I did notice…….. no spry painting 🤷🏼. Tho no big deal LOL .

[@freedomdove]

💯👍

[@zeveroarerules]

Spongebob the horror version? :)

[@preparingthebridefaithoutr6884]

I spy a little jeep on Grace's tire rim!?😲🤔🤨😊

[@preparingthebridefaithoutr6884]

Very COOL!👍🤗💖🎉

[@t.drayer11]

So what's the relaxing switch game?

[@rajanikumari3672]

😁👋👍🍀

[@trentk7732]

Now Matthew you know better then that, they will give you money just for your good looks. I mean that's how you get your money, you purty boy lol. Thats a lie we all just watch to see penny.

[@moniqueangel7727]

Bring your own water to Bennies

[@VanlifePLUS]

I prefer to support what they are doing and purchase their new cans of water 😊

[@moniqueangel7727]

True but it was a big surprise when we ate there. 5 kids and 2 parents with full orders….too expensive.

[@moniqueangel7727]

With no water

[@moniqueangel7727]

Free

[@donnamacleod2947]

Hi Matthew, Brooklyn, and Precious Penny! Lucky is looking great! Keep smiling! Quality content!

[@robertkoollransom]

😅

[@jakkermanrn]

So if my Math is right…… Gas there is $7.30/ gallon?! 😳😳😳😳😳. I live in US and in Kansas it’s $2.89/gallon.

[@melodieyanchik4309]

😼😼🌮🌮☘️♥️🙏

[@gillygrylls]

I know this is so old and asked a lot but what was the name of the original outro song? It was walking stick right? Who is the artist?

[@aussiejac]

You were flat out like a lizard drinking

[@kerrymcclaren3082]

Ooh it doesnt?

[@annewinning9723]

The amount of sugar and junk food you consume on these episodes blows my mind. Your grocery bill must be phenomenal!

[@VanlifePLUS]

A peach ring, one Dorito and a slurpee?! 😆

[@theoldgranddude]

I used to like your earlier episodes much better, but with the availed f bombs and hinted off colored remarks I fine it hard to make it though a video.

[@VanlifePLUS]

Sorry to hear you feel that way! 🫡

[@glee105]

I find myself fast forwarding your intro…..too long.

[@VanlifePLUS]

Yeah some people just like to rush through things, I get that 😊

[@skistrycharski6999]

Still got the right one 🫵🏻🤷🏼