Canadian Winter in a Van - I NEVER should have done it...

[@titanican2731]

Your a great uncle, and yes I’m subscribed to your brothers channel, he chops wood with his shirt off 😉

[@sonyak9879]

😂Right❤

[@tinahardy9361]

Yeah....lucky wife.

[@Susan-h9z]

Haaaa. Gotta get those "likes." 😅

[@karenbreslauer2053]

Yes I really did enjoy the wood chopping. Lol

[@TheLeopardGirl]

When I see a guy being gentle and sweet with a fur baby it just warms my heart, thank you Matthew! 😚

[@TACTICALNOMAD]

@VanLifePLUS, Matthew, As a father of 4 who are all grown adults, let me say: the best and most precious gift you can give Brooklyn is your love, time and attention, which I know you give as much as you can, but after her youth years are gone and the toys are long forgotten, the memories she will retain the most are of her dad loving her, being with her, and all of the special daddy/daughter times you had as she was growing. 🎄🎁Merry Christmas to you and Brooklyn.🎁🎄I hope you, Brooklyn and your entire family have the Merriest Christmas and Best 🥂🎊New Year!🎉🥂

[@Christina0623]

That was beautiful, and as a mom of 6, I totally agree. ❤ 🎄🎅

[@Lisa-on3ee]

Your a Fabulous Father! Many "dads" whom have it "easier" cant hold a candle to what you do and show your beautiful daughter. Thank you for being that parent, we all need more of you💜

[@DP-hk6ox]

Since we lost our cat’s twin, he sleeps cuddled next to me in bed. Nothing you can do but love your kitty.

[@DP-hk6ox]

When our kids were teens we held an annual contest for the most imaginative holiday wrapping paper. when he showed up with gifts wrapped in carpet underlay, we conceded he was the champ!

[@preparingthebridefaithoutr6884]

Hellooooo Matthew, Lil Brooklyn, PRETTY Penny and Mike!👋☺️. Thanks for another episode of VanlifePLUS ... for the 'WIN'!👍🤗💖🎉

[@naturegirl5681]

Put a 1 by 2 across to keep the things from falling out. That way the magnet situation will work for the door. That toy is beyond cute.

[@tinahardy9361]

Great friends, baby girl, sweet, sweet pudy cat, whats not to love!!!! Thanks, put a smile on my face. Stay safe and see ya in the next one.

[@karenshiels6566]

We have a 2.5 year old grandson, fascinated by fire trucks. So santa bought him one. It's hidden away, but by the time it got home, I already had it nick named the firetruck from hell. I also need to do a dollar store run for all the wrapping supplies. But it's -18 fels like -22 type weather here in Northern Ontario. It's gonna wait. Grandma has a shit ton of clothes for him. So gift bags and boxes it is. The faster way is the better way.

[@MsRoun]

I just found your channel. I love your long content, camera angle, story telling, editing and your sense of humor. So much works into it. Thanks for sharing. 💚❤ from AB. Stay warm! It suppose get cold again next week.

[@VanlifePLUS]

Welcome to the channel!

[@nessday1821]

I love Penny’s whiskers! She is such a beautiful girl ❤

[@TheLeopardGirl]

Thank you for the and you go until the next one!💋💋💋

[@aboutdawntoday]

Maybe get a bin for under the sink to contain the madness. Or a tension bar to hold the stuff under the sink at bay.

[@andrewhancock2451]

Only in Canada. Two grizzled men in lumberjack and tattoos patronizing a drinking establishment and sucking back.....wait for it....ice cappuccino and candy cane white hot chocolate. Shamelessly. You guys are a blast. Great tunes in your sound track!

[@Kristina_Gisela]

We need more Mike! The energy between old friends is some of the best and you two are an excellent example.

[@Kristina_Gisela]

Happy Friday, Allen clan and fur babies!

[@dans1741]

Its now my 8th yr full-time vanlife. My 1st yr being naive. I went to nfld in the winter. So cold my propane wouldn't work due to ambient temperatures. Holy fricken cold. Lol

[@BorealisNights]

Can be even more brutal on the prairies... probably the reason gas and diesel heaters are the first choice for those who 'Live The Life". lol.

[@patrickfrantz2466]

Fixin' a mess of cabbage rolls for the extended family Christmas feast tomorrow with all the doors open. Nice and warm outside this evening. Manitoban that moved to Arizona 45 years ago. 😊

[@AndyLong]

Penny just might be THE cutest cat in the 🌎!

[@DallasLemieux]

Will be exciting when u get sticks n bricks Matthew 👍 adds more content having Lucky 🍀, Grace and S & B home Merry Christmas to you and yours.. 🙏🥰🎄🫶🐈❄️

[@stacynoble3909]

One of your subscribers wrote "New Video ..let's goo" I will admit I am excited however it seemed as thought said subscriber is a bit more excited than me

[@jchawkjr2]

AMBER’S BACK!!! ❤🎉

[@Ladythyme]

“Not just a hat rack!” LMAO! Have a great weekend Matthew 😊

[@lisacanterbury7189]

Guess I should wrap some presents too! Love and light and pawsitive vibes from Northern Arizona 😘

[@karrygeisler1117]

Someone may have already said this, I’ve not read all the comments, but in watching your door dilemma, my thought ran to a small tension rod, ( they usually are used for kitchen curtains) anyway they are small and not bulky. One could be installed toward the bottom inside of your cabinet and it would stop the slide of the goods. 🤷‍♀️😊❤️

[@bobtailedtrucker2521]

Kid proof clasps, an external latch, or a wood and single screw piviot clasp could eliminate the opening issue, but the contents inside could use a shaped bin like a foot bath tub for an extra bucket container.

[@rajanikumari3672]

After looking at the comments, I foresee Matthew receiving a mailbox full of tension rods & bungee cords reminiscent of the funnels.

[@taceyjohnson1122]

There truly is nothing better than friends that can tell you "Your face is a mess!"

[@nailazion3113]

Hey Captain Matthew and Penny.....you have a nice singing voice.....Hey Mike..

[@shabbychicvintagechicks]

you’re screaming at the Siri And it’s making mine go on like four different devices here lol

[@sofiamillas]

That bill bottle was in the back left corner before u fixed ur heater. So that may help not knock the door open again

[@sheilacaine]

Good evening Matthew and Penny! Just a suggestion. The cabinet situation one thing maybe purchase a basket to put everything in of course that fits under cabinet apply a little double sticky tape to keep in in place or install a piece of wood across the bottom. Loved Mike not being able to look at you or converse while have junk on your face. I one time let a friend have broccoli stuck in her tooth while we talking with others but I didn’t want to interrupt her and it damaged her for life. 😂😂😂😂 She’s never let me forget it. ❤❤

[@vickimathews1970]

Heya Matthew, those double ball catches are cheap and stronger than the magnets, you could try those.

[@christelena1783]

Hey, I use small spring tension curtain rods inside cabinets to help keep doors closed when moving camper. Or more permanent, a wood rod to hold bottles back 🤷‍♀️

[@lucymartyn8205]

You are too funny! Needed a few laughs today tks🇨🇦❤️👍

[@karenbreslauer2053]

Matthew The dollar store sells baskets Why don’t you grab one that would Fit under your sink to hold all those loose items. Gheeeez. Make life easier.

[@lisahappy2835]

We use to buy a newspaper for $1.50 and use for wrapping paper. No clue how much a newspaper is now. Still probably cheaper than wrapping paper

[@lisahappy2835]

Oh if to thin can double ply the paper.

[@BorealisNights]

I used to do weird wraps too, and some of them were newspaper/flyer/random papers... usually, there was a hint on the wrapper, like a tiny ad for the product that was inside, but, no-one ever seemed to think that deeply about the wrap, and some thought I was just a cheap f'r. But that's ok.. I take satisfaction from the fact they were too d*mb to figure out the puzzle of the papers. lol.👍🏼✌🏼🇨🇦

[@gombosgergo8702]

New video let's goo. 🤩

[@BigV96220]

Ok you got me you B/terd, just everybody calm down eg seat belt🤣. I really cant stand wrapping bc i am useless ,but look at you Matthew nailed it 👍Precious Penny was such a love bug she really wanted pats from her dad badly 😻.I bet Brooklyn is getting excited with christmas getting closer ,My little GD certainly is😄Thankyou Matthew for really cool content .sending lots love and Blessings to you and yours💞🙏God Bless..

[@kathylenn9153]

Matthew. Pick up the size needed for the interior space. ...expansion curtain rods, put two in that cabinet. One about 2 inches above the cabinet base & the other high enough to hold back the taller bottles & cans . These work great in our 50 yrs of camping life in all our cabinets upper & lower from a great grammie in florida, blessins to you & yours & have a Merry Christmas

[@JustCameronAndHisJeep]

I keep thinking those BlueOx connections could be moved into the grill slots. Of course, my grill slots are open, like a real Jeep would have. 🤣

[@bobtailedtrucker2521]

There is no frame structure behind the grille and breaking a radiator/intercooler/ac condenser/oil cooler is no fun.

[@JustCameronAndHisJeep]

@bobtailedtrucker2521 true, curious though, there's some potential for a mount point that would be more protected than below, above the bumper. I'm just overthinking things. Everyone needs a hobby. 😎

[@Yvonneb_]

Another great video with "quality content, quality content" ❤ x

[@lynh8378]

Velcro straps work better than magnetic clips...Just sayin..lol. Have a blessed day Matthew and Penny.

[@kathywrightjohnson6804]

Hello Matthew and Penny!😊😊❤

[@BrendaBlystone-ur6fy]

Hey there Matt and Penny happy Friday it's amazing to see amazing video

[@aucoinroland9072]

Cute cat man . I like Calico cats

[@izettal6108]

Place a bar across your cabinet inside. Keep things in.

[@jodiswanson2075]

Hey all! Please *******REMEMBER TO "LIKE & SUBSCRIBE"*******

[@leigh1215]

Hi Penny & Matthew

[@preparingthebridefaithoutr6884]

STUPID Siri!😆🤣😂🤭

[@Mrs.T-nc5mq2yi1y]

Take care. 🐨

[@jacquelinejeffrey786]

Good evening Matthew and Penny. Love hoe Penny is so responsive when you talk to her. You could tell she was surprised to see you back so soon. 😊

[@valeriestraw6966]

Try elastic cord inside the cabinet to hold the products in, so the magnet can keep the door closed.

[@alanshaffer6724]

Hi Matthew

[@VanlifePLUS]

Hi Alan

[@naomidonovan-perry2667]

Good evening Matthew and Miss P.

[@BorealisNights]

whew! close call! your MiFi Juuuuust missed a watery end. lol. "Candy Cane Hot Chocolate"... so 'chunky', you'll be tempted to eat it(drink it?) with a fork... It's ALWAYS meat puck time! (It's 5:00 somewhere). >>>Merry Christmas... EVERYONE!🎄 >>>Peace on Earth... for the WHOLE planet!✌🏼☮🇨🇦🍁

[@atomikNEV]

I love the happy lézard, do they do it for adult?😂❤❤

[@debramickley2295]

Happy Friday 13 th 🎵🎄💚💎😎🚐🇨🇦

[@kathywrightjohnson6804]

Polly pockets are great at this age.

[@barbatkinson5822]

Hi Matthew and Miss Penny 👍🇨🇦

[@alanweisner2421]

One word...BUNGEE ! 😂

[@TheLeopardGirl]

🏴‍☠️Hit that 👍 button Gorgeous people🍀 🍀Maybe Subscribe & Leave a Comment🏴‍☠️

[@jackieluckyangel5610]

One of these days, my dear, you’re going to catch your hand in the side door when you pull it closed 😬

[@VanlifePLUS]

Challenge accepted

[@jackieluckyangel5610]

@@VanlifePLUS🤭🤣😂 nope, you’ll be extra careful now just to prove me wrong, won’t you?😘

[@jackieluckyangel5610]

@@VanlifePLUShave a great visit with the fam💞

[@BorealisNights]

@@VanlifePLUS "Flirtin' With Disaster"(Molly Hatchet, from my youth)... I caught a finger or two in car/truck doors before, and only one was serious... I got out the passenger side, my ex was driving so she had the keys... my finger, unlike previous times, was not simply caught in between a window and a door frame, but in the crevice between where metal is just a fraction of an inch from more metal... as I'm almost fainting from the shock of the intensity of the pain, and trying to express my predicament to her as I was getting delirious from the pain.. she fumbles.. drops the keys.. I'm now deciding it's time to admit my finger will need amputation. It didn't come down to that... but really, Bud, I know you're gonna keep doing it, so just, have a thought of intense pain, and remember to be extra cautious. (I mean, imagine the door is prelocked, then closed, and your keys are out of reach!) Now, stop imagining nasty stuff during the Holidays, but try to learn from those of us who F'd up before you. Wishing you and your's, a pain free, Merry Christmas!🎄

[@sandydouglas3799]

I keep waiting for it & I wince very time 😢😅

[@LeonaM-MyABCs]

Just curious , ,have you and Brooklyn ever made wrapping paper? Brown paper and crayons, markers or paint?

[@karenshiels6566]

Or for grandma present, hand prints all over the paper.

[@jennifercollins3171]

I'm finally on the last season of LOST!! You got me hooked on . When it first came out I couldn't stand it so I gave it another shot when you said something about it on a live. Merry Christmas to you and your baby girl and fat pus.

[@sonyak9879]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@titanican2731]

I’m not sure what first time buyers need to have in Canada, but have you looked into it? Better to build equity than build someone else’s equity. Just saying 🤷‍♀️

[@VanlifePLUS]

$156,000 income for starters to even be considered for a mortgage

[@sandydouglas3799]

​@@VanlifePLUSSheesh & I thought NZ was tough!!

[@lynnvalenti9532]

Have you considered pooling resources with your cousin? Is that a possibility?

[@hangthatflagupsidedownplea3049]

If I didn't have a wife and kids I would be in a van, screw the housing market lol.

[@deandigiacomo2010]

👍👍

[@deandigiacomo391]

👍

[@christelena1783]

😍

[@Yankee802]

Matt, how are you getting 50a/600w from the alternator to your house batteries?! My DC/DC charger only gets 15a, granted mine is 24v, but if 12v It'd still only be 30a.

[@KerriJean]

🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@karensands3423]

Goodness your life is gonna change once your a settled person again wot will happen with the channel when said happens ???

[@BorealisNights]

He's still gonna head out in the van, and he's still gonna share his life with us... some will wander off, but most will stick around, because I think he'll still produce content that hits the spot for most of his subs.

[@rythemzlatin]

Well , it's called VAN LIFE , PLUS so i'd just consider the Stix 'n Brix to go in the PLUS portion. He's said he'll still be camping , & i'd expect a lot of TinyHome mods , ya'know , the kind that get put-off when you're in it DAILY. I came here back @ the Lucky 1.0 build , & have STAYED SINCE for the humor & shenanigans. Lindsey & Sadie and the whole BC crew were 2 welcome PLUSes , the Stix 'n Brix will just be a 3rd avenue for the hi-jinx of Matthew & Penny ( 🤔 hmm, well Penny's not much into hi-jinx really , so Lady Penelope can just Supervise from various Window Perches around the " new digz " . 🌌All will be well in the next🌌 🌌 🌠 🪐ALLENverse 🛸 🌠🌌 ☘🍀just another LUCKY day🍀☘

[@robertkoollransom]

😅

[@relevanttraveler6263]

Question... have U considered selling the van then use it for first and last months rent...then get a rooftop tent for grace?

[@dross24MA]

*QQQ* Okay, I have to ask: Why is the title of the episode "Your Face is a Mess" bit the YT title is "Canadian Winter in a Van - I NEVER should have done it..." - huh? If I were a newbee, I would have clicked on "Your Face..." just as fast, maybe even faster.

[@VanlifePLUS]

Not in my experience lol I have to play the algorithm and title the episodes what I really want within the video itself 🤷‍♂️ it also helps for ad revenue

[@dross24MA]

@@VanlifePLUS Yikes! Got it, but calculating *those* permutations makes my brain cramp🙄😛😜🤪🤣

[@martindabritz8203]

pls teach your children we are celebrating Jesus the greatest gift tgd world will ever receive

[@melodieyanchik4309]

❤️⛄🎄🌮😼😽🫂☘️

[@canadiannat8960]

🍀🌼🍀🌼🍀 🎄🎁🎄🎁🎄

[@JustinWelter-fy3bb]

Hi

[@AndyLong]

I see you folks still have some c-bug scaredy cats up there in Calgary huh? Silly people.

[@BorealisNights]

C-bug? I suppose I'm slow and old but, all I can guess is C-ockroach bug? help an old man out.. what's a c-bug?

[@rythemzlatin]

😷 faux cheese pet project that Bcame ill🦅 in the $tate$ so he passed it off to a shy knees joint 🧫🧬 & funded it there 🦇 ; chaos ensued 💉

[@Gatz24413]

Honestly, i hate it when he would act n behave lyk a girl/woman, but other thn that everything bout this video is kinda nice n cool to watch tho..

[@KerriJean]

Lol you're a nerd 😂

[@VanlifePLUS]

Takes one to know one 😉

[@KerriJean]

Hee hee 😁😉