WHAT HAPPENS when we STOP - VANLIFE SCOTLAND

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi folks, thanks for tuning in. Just a reminder that this video was filmed before I started my diabetes changes. The good news is things are progressing well. We have been eating healthy food, I am losing weight, our fitness has improved significantly and my blood glucose levels are well under control. Tonight is probably my last night wearing a CGM. I’ll be giving you an update on the diabetes in due course. We hope you enjoy the video.

[@Glory3823]

Has the Drone got a pet name 😂❤❤❤

[@marionjohansson4235]

Thank you for a really fun trip. I don’t know what is going on, I can’t share You Tube. Hmmmm I must check this tomorrow.

[@yvonnethorpe5224]

Glad to hear everything is moving in positive direction for your diabetes 😀👍

[@yvonnethorpe5224]

Glad to hear everything is moving in positive direction for your diabetes 😀👍

[@Rogerranger-l2b]

Excellent news!

[@elizabeththomason1582]

It was so nice to see Bunny cut your hair. A good marriage is about caring for each other.

[@susanmctaggart7605]

Happiness is all about showing gratitude for the simple things in life, and you guys always seem to do this. Thanks for sharing. Love your home from home. 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Being thankful for the good things in life no matter how small is itself a nourishing medicine as you also know ❤️

[@ianharrop6580]

Nothing wrong with a quick wash at all and I love to just see how you guys live in the van…. The food, going to bed, getting up and even a haircut makes for my ideal viewing. Keep it up 👍 ❤

[@Subsy-e3j]

Ken rubs his hands together before eating. That was another fabulous episode. Thanks very much. 😊

[@PatKeenan-i9s]

Watched all your videos and really enjoyed them all, hope to see more soon 😊

[@williehannon9306]

What a lovely team you are.

[@dw8723]

Every time I watch a video of your van trips , I can truely say this would be myself and my hubby. At the moment we live cheaply , if we go out for a coffee , it’s a seven eleven job and home made healthy snack ( trying to keep weight and BP down as we move through our sixties ). With the world getting increasingly more violent and dangerous , we find ourselves stealing perfect little moments where life can be enjoyed and remembered.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

So many people feel the same 👍

[@mayam6678]

Thats the way I wash myself too in my old van, as I have no running hot water nor a built in shouver. A daily sponge bath keeps the body clean!

[@stuartlawes7355]

Hi both, I saw you cutting Ken's hair inside snoopy and thought I'd suggest you do that outside like my partner does for me. It's far less messy and you could still hoover him down as he likes it so much. You'll need a cordless hair clippers but any 'mess' you leave outdoors is organic and will often find it's way into a nest lining (&looks)much like an owl's,foxes or other raptor's meal . (Feathers skin and rodent's fluff) Even more entertaining for passers bye too 😁 Keep on going. Regards, Stuart and Nick

[@LifeistooshortCK]

👍

[@8765ber]

Another relaxing fantastic video, Ken & Carol, Thank you .😊

[@AlanMorris-cs9sm]

Hi, great to see exactly what it’s like living in the van , learning a lot of tips , thanks .

[@lizcaporicci8483]

Rationing water is a great idea. I love the idea of saving money where you can, and reusing things!! Good haircut, Carol.

[@TerryStewart-f7o]

We have been on Folly Beach, SC for the week. It’s been good weather thank goodness the hurricane did not come up our coast. Prayers for the people of Florida. It looks like y’all are having some cloudy weather. Enjoy. We are headed back to Prosperity, SC in a few hours. I think a van like yours would be great fun traveling around.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@TerryStewart-f7o we have been watching the news of the devastation in Florida and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected. Stay safe ❤️

[@dwhetsel695]

Love Folly, Isle of Palms and the Charleston area. We were there in July. -from East TN neighbors

[@susanhill9166]

Hi Carol and Ken, really enjoyed this video X X X ❤

[@hazelhatswell4268]

I always so love watching your videos ❤️. This one was especially welcome, not only were you in SW Scotland (I’m from NE Scotland!) but this past week has been a nightmare (accident, shoulder x-ray and ecogram, hospital visit, start of series of visits to physio then we had a power cut which took the electrician 6 hours to find the fault and give us back power! Then up pops this video …. Perfect to soothe my exhausted soul 😂 thank you 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Let’s hope that is all the bad luck done and dusted. 👍

[@erikacooper8348]

Thanks Carol and Ken for a great relaxing video, really enjoy them!

[@Thomas-cp6qe]

I know you have changed your diet but thanks for your honesty in showing your previous self Ken. I am up there with you mate but not so honest. Keep us updated and good luck.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I will 🙂👍

[@katewebber1131]

Great video, loved the cutting hair scene, have cut my hubbies hair for 54 years, just celebrated 53 married. So had lunch down the SPIT Gold Coast. Oh happy days.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Happy anniversary ❤️

[@johnbastien3872]

The toasted bacon and egg sandwich is an international must have. It knows no borders. There is also a general consensus that bacon is a food group to its own.

[@gordonfraser5123]

lovely to see you enjoying your big lounge area so much.

[@ellenclayton5955]

The most sanitary way to wash dishes and save water is with vinegar. Wipe out used dishes with paper towels .Spray with vinegar and wipe dry with a towel. Done

[@thomasraden3793]

A tip when you cut your hair, do it outdoors. The birds love to pick up your hair leftovers for their bird nests.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Good tip

[@janetbowen7854]

Thank you, a brilliant behind the scenes video. You look so happy travelling off grid, in the wild. Have a lovely week, so pleased your health is improving, Ken. Cheers 😀🚐❤️🐾 xxx

[@paulbower5274]

love the egg tip with water

[@kiaoraable]

Lovely countryside, and very narrow lanes ways at times, I smile at the way both save on water and power, I do exactly the same routine. We take so much for granted living in a house, but living on the road I feel makes you so much appreciate the things we need . Cheers Judy Australia

[@faithrada]

Indeed.. even one camping trip gives one an appreciation for normal bathroom and running water. Still, a great challenge. 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Well said!

[@toeinthewater28]

At least you don't get asked where you're going for your holidays! We have some great chats when I'm being the barber (scissors and fingers rather than clippers - but I'm tempted to try some now). Hoovering the husband, now there's a thought! (He tidies up any stragglers round the back when I've cut mine but I wouldn't try that in a van.) Excellent water-saving routine re ablutions (or "looshuns" - one of those daft family words that has persisted). Laura

[@diannedutton6127]

I feel you Ken, "if I'm not eating it, I'm watching it!"

[@iainvincent2949]

Thanks guys. I watch a lot of these blogs and I like the pace and the honest depiction of van life you portray. Keep enjoying.

[@TheRogeravellano]

Carol & Ken been watching you both for some time, and enjoy your vloggs. Very informative and interesting to watch, so ive pressed the button and now a subscriber !, as a new be our self's with only just 4 short journeys in our 5m van called Flo-Jo , which is now at rest until next March...... cant wait to get planning for some trips, Am really anxious though on overnight parking and stays, do i need to panic on just parking sensibly somewhere and hope for a trouble free night. look forward to watching more of you both......... Roger

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I recommend spending a few nights parked up in your nearest town/village. Familiarity makes it easier and you will soon relax 👍

[@barbarawiddowson635]

A flannel on the head is the way to go!(Made me smile).Thank you Carol and Ken.Safe travels.See you on the next.

[@grapesodatravels]

"If you haven't been hoovered, you haven't lived". We laughed so much! Neil rushed straight to the Dyson....! 😂

[@yvonnethorpe5224]

That was a cracker, comedy gold comment😂😂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You’re coming to us soon. I have charged the Hoover 😁👍

[@paulinewayland713]

Delicious food, love the way you did the meatball dish in one pot, and that bacon and egg sammy, to for for

[@lynnallen1315]

I really enjoyed this episode, especially the very end as my father's family is related to the Douglas line.

[@jackieblakemore56]

I think that men’s hair looks so much better shortly cut or even shaved off when it gets a bit thinner. Looks nice where you are. Personally, I’d have a plastic bowl for washing but have never been one for rinsing dishes. Take care and happy journeys xx

[@mkeizer8134]

Hi you two, nice as always. In half a year that belly will be completely gone Ken, we all be glad to see a nice six pack 😉.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@mkeizer8134 let’s hope so 🤞

[@berniemckenna3487]

Great video as always love watching ❤❤

[@CooperDog-t6q]

The days I cut my dad's hair with scissors in the 70's as a lass ..... Memories ☺

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Scissors! You obviously have higher skills 😁👍

[@gold4leaf]

another interesting video , I could spend hours in a book shop like that .... and being follically challenged a number 2 works for me, usually once a month, with either one of our daughters or my wife as the barber , stay safe and healthy, cheers, Garry from DownUnder

[@robertirving5293]

Your video's all ways lovely see them keep rolling a long take care both off you till next time.

[@GeoffreyRogg]

Keep up the healthy living. We always look forward to your video episodes. Thank you Geoff & Zippy.

[@michellechapman6961]

Just loved the joy on your face Ken with the hot flannel head wash. Although we don’t have a van at present as we are caring for my mum we still carry on living as we did in the van. We still use the Jackory power bank on a couple of solar panels to boil the kettle and toaster. As we are now on a water meter we only shower once a week and have a good old sink wash daily. Old habits die hard😉😂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Great habits for home as well. I bought an Ecoflow ages ago that is now in our home kitchen powering an air fryer and our kettle. We have excess solar from our roof solar. 👍

[@marykenna5778]

We are completely up to date with all the videos.. Keep them coming. ❤❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching

[@maryg.249]

Another day in the life with carol and Ken. Thanks for the diabetes update , glad things are going well. Take care. Mary

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@maryg.249 Thanks Mary ❤️

[@chrisife2303]

Thoroughly enjoying your tour of Scotland, we have stayed at that park-up as well during our tour of the area this summer, and had a very peaceful night before visiting the planetarium in Kircudbright

[@lynellewilson9112]

I love you van it has a place for everything and everything in its place. It looks so comfortable. When I went to a Brazil I found rolling up my clothes made everything fit so much better in my suitcase. It also helped with removing creases.

[@aledlewis1772]

Love your videos, especially the cooking segments!

[@sueedwards9334]

Nice to see a relatively untouched traditional British town.

[@tinasavage674]

Hi carol and ken great to see you living the dream 😊

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Great getting up in the morning and not having to run a comb through your hair, good job Carol👍

[@markallen5764]

ABSOLUTELY AGREE 100% OVER THE PAN...THE WATER SOON RUNS OUT AND WHAT A BLOOMIN BRILLIANT WASHING IDEA KEN AND CAROL...GOING TO DO THIS MYSELF AND THANKYOU FOR THIS TIP MY GREAT FRIENDS LOVE ALL YOUR IDEAS AND GORGEOUS COOKING... BECKY XX

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Have fun

[@heidzsoder199]

Enjoyed this! The key is in the reality and relaxation of life on the road. Glad the T2D is behaving and onward! Xx❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@heidzsoder199 glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@Kermit-Si]

I did laugh 😃, Ken you really enjoyed that hot flannel on the head. Another very enjoyable watch, so relaxing, it's great to have a "do nothing" day. I love it. Take care 👍 🐸

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@Kermit-Si glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍

[@davypeugeot]

Lovely video guys thank you. I cook my eggs like that all the time ,they are nicer once u get them right. Bacon too yum .... Loved the music in this one too. Have a great weekend take care.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@davypeugeot thanks, you too ❤️

[@RND-x8m]

Ken my husband does his head with a flannel every morning so you are not alone lol. Lovely video again and such a lovely part of Scotland. Glad you are going in the right direction Ken with the diabetes. Take care you lovely folk, blessings from Lincolnshire.

[@michellethomas1707]

I really enjoy watching your adventures, makes my day I have a good laugh. I feel your pain Ken I have the same problem with food 😂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍

[@moirainstance2685]

Another brilliant vlog, thank you x

[@musicalmarion]

Really nice video, I loved the Mausoleum music too. It's good you still include a picture of Little Red at the end, do you ever have news from the new owners? Thank you for sharing behind the scenes of your Van Life 😃

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We have no idea where the van is now. 👍

[@wendyluvsbooks1580]

Really enjoyed this video , showed us what van life is like and have to say I would enjoy it , Ken you hair cut is very nice … such a beautiful peaceful place you parked , loved the mist that came in , safe travels 🧡🍂🍁

[@leenewcome85]

Great video once again thanks for sharing 😊

[@nicobass1966]

Love it and thank you very much for this great update

[@valerieshepherd6823]

Tip :- Don't eat yellow snow, that is where the huskies go. 😂😂😂

[@thomasraden3793]

Good morning. Here in Norway we have more and more speed maniacs. There was a recent incident with somebody speeding 130mph on a road that had a 50mph limit. The result was a hefty fine (1500 pounds), drivers license taken away for 3 years, and now they changed the law here, so his car was taken away by the authorities to be sold.

[@davejrave]

I do absolutely love watching you too, but I have to say Ken the joy on your face when you put that hot towel on your head was immense. I have too much hair to know the joy it would bring.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It is a lot of fun. Be proud of your hair Dave, one day it might be gone. Don’t have regrets just crack out the hot flannel 😁👍

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Raw, real, real & raw! Couldn't ask for anything more 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers ❤️

[@clairepennington9416]

Enjoyed the video as always.. my husband and myself went to milford on sea..stunning place, parked on the sea rd and checked high tides..it only came up the tyres about 2 inches so we were ok..walked to hurst castle etc definitely going again, Thank-you for that video if it wasn't for yours we would never had known about such a gorgeous place

[@clairepennington9416]

Can I ask what you use for electricity when not on a campsite for boiling kettle..we use the leisure battery for the lights that's all we have, we have just bought a T10 Mercedes campervan she's 32yrs old we are newbies at this.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We use our 230 amp Lithium battery to power a 1000 watt inverter.

[@clairepennington9416]

@@LifeistooshortCK thankyou so much for replying..we will definitely have a look at getting one of those batteries. Thankyou again

[@alejandrayalanbowman367]

Hi kids. I used to love the hot lemon-scented real towels we used to get on long flights - I don't think they do them now. Seeing you two, I now wish I had converted a van to a camper instead od refurbishing a foldng caravan but still having the same facilities: gas stove, sink, fridge, central heating H&C water, shower, toilet etc.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Well I wish I had bought a van instead of a caravan for 25 years. Next life I will 😁👍

[@cadavis5314]

Bluebells in the woods. Memories of my childhood.

[@voyageadventurevans]

Even though our truma combi is diesel, we only ever keep the hot water on for showers. For a strip wash we boil the kettle and tip it in the washroom sink...add some cold...job done.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That works

[@XavierRadić_NZL]

Love the level of service provided behind the scenes, in this spa, hotel, restaurant, studio, theatre and mobile workspace. Like many international flights and some restaurants, provided with a hot facecloth, to 'freshen up' and become ready for whatever the day brings. Wherever and whenever you are at any time or day globally, a hot facecloth is a brilliant reviver and pick-me-up (seen some spas do wet flannels in a microwave, cool before using)! Seeing that today people actually park in the passing bays, is dangerous and inconsiderate by any standards. Hope the 'staff' got plenty of 'tips' for providing such venerable and courteous support. Take care & stay safe. Kia Ora from New Zealand. 💜💜

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks ❤️

[@Suspiria27]

Ken looked great after the haircut also impressed with ur bookshop comparison with scene from Ghostbusters 1984. War r ur 3 fav films of all time?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Contact. Legends of the fall. Bicentennial Man. 👍

[@jadeybrice]

Absolutely loved that you posted your intimate lifestyle, waking up and washing with the pan 😂 you need a cordless shaver though to go with the hoover 😂 pure entertainment love it ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I have got one. I need to dig it out 😁👍

[@grahambroome8781]

Nice vlog as always. Loved the shot of the bluebells.

[@bessie2275]

Another great video, thanks, we have a Baily Adamo. Can you please tell me what external cameras you are using.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Check the stand alone video for full details. They are Reolink.

[@lawrencemain9436]

Carol didn't ask if you wanted something for the weekend I noticed!😊😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@lawrencemain9436 😂

[@kevwright2002]

Another good one, only thing missing for me is a Dog?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@kevwright2002 maybe one day ☺️

[@didevilliers1238]

Yep - for me too and with the caring way Ken always reacts to furry friends tells he he's a doggie-man ! 🐶🦋

[@simonboulton4490]

Ken I have my hair short all the time as it is easy to keep clean. Your trip looks really good and is the best way to see Scotland and will very good for the Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 highlands when you go and you could spend the night in Glencoe as it is really scary due to what took place there 100s of years ago.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@simonboulton4490 we will definitely be exploring more of Scotland in the future 🙂

[@katienorthenmore1892]

thank you for the vlog, what a nice place to visit, and the camp up looked good, what was the town called? ? i love the hot flannel wash what a great idea, the van looks cosy to, good set up. think that was must of been May time? and who did give you snoopy? i didn't see.xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@katienorthenmore1892 we give details of where we are and when each episode was filmed in the video description. We actually forgot to mention who gave us the nodding head Snoopy! It was sent by one of our subscribers 😊

[@katienorthenmore1892]

@LifeistooshortCK thank you I will take a look .

[@candacemeifert-polk7383]

Your bed looks so comfy! What a great sleep one could have there after a long trip.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It really is!

[@jasonmcdermott1438]

Hello another nice video,loved the haircut Ken,Greetings from Stockholm Sweden

[@daviddavies3810]

Has Carol thought about part time sheep shearing 😂😂😂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@daviddavies3810 😂😂😂

[@pernordberg1479]

very interesting and get to see everyday life in the motorhome, many greetings from Norway

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. Greetings to Norway 🙂

[@jenpersoon]

I admire your resourcefulness.

[@ziluaq2583]

“If you haven’t been hoovered then you haven’t lived”……. Absolutely hilarious 😂

[@deebee.14]

Awe Ken, your stomach doesn’t look like a Beached Whale at all, just looks well fed and happy ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The cheque is in the post 😁👍

[@deebee.14]

@@LifeistooshortCK 😅😂🤣 ❤️

[@stevenhoward3358]

The pan wash thing is less unhealthy than cooking meat/fish/dairy in it and washing it up with warm water and a bit of detergent.

[@melodywelsh2315]

Love the drone shots so take good care of her.

[@ericcommarato7727]

Love the episode. Ken’s hair looks fabulous!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😁👍❤️

[@dwhetsel695]

I have been watching your videos for quite some time and enjoy all of them; I hope to get to some of those places in the future. The videos are a welcome distraction from our area of East TN which received 24” of rain from Hurricane Helene (and a front before which saturated the ground). We are fine, but our neighbors less than 10 miles from us are sifting through the remains of their lives. So sad. 🙏🏽

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We have seen the devastation in the videos. So sorry people are going through that. ❤️

[@markallen5764]

HELLO KEN AND CAROL LOVE YOUR VIDEO AND THE WORK YOU PUT INTO IT...GREAT MEMORIES AND FANTASTIC SCENERY...EERIE WHEN ITS FOGGY AND SO CREAPY...XXXX BECKY ❤❤XXXX

[@davidmarshall5596]

Watching as per on a quiet Sunday morning with a cuppa tea 🍵 and dunking biscuits 😋 Immortal words, if I'm nog eating it,I'm Watching it😂 never been hoovered personally but would give it a go 😂😂😂😂 that fry up 😊😊😊gave me ideas for Sunday tea time 😀 🎉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@davidmarshall5596 thanks for watching. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Teatime sounds good 👌😊

[@davidmarshall5596]

@@LifeistooshortCK I'm planning teatime now by making up a shop List 🙂👌

[@rennietintin8701]

I also fill my windows with various pretty bottles and colored glassware. I use it as a burglar alarm and deterrent. Wonder if they had bottles in the windows for something similar? I too am on a journey with you Ken. You are encouraging!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Good luck 👍

[@Growyourowninacourtyard]

Wonderful music to begin with. Loved it as usual. Glad to hear your diabetes is under control. Well done.

[@whiskeycook3323]

Beautiful road trip music!

[@faithrada]

I am always surprised at the narrowness of the roads in the UK & area.

[@dougie60892]

Another good video, thankyou.

[@KenRobinsonCoach]

How do you find the DJI Pocket 3? Have you got any tips on using this camera? Thanks for your great videos!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I like the Pocket three but funnily enough on our current trip here in France I have reverted back to using an iPhone. The main reason for this is on an iPhone is it is so easy to review your clips if you need to. Also it’s very easy to transfer them to my iPad which I use to edit. The stability on the iPhone is every bit as good as the stability offered by the Pocket three. The pocket three though wins hands down when the light falls so if there are any night shots, I would always use the Pocket three. It’s other benefit is that it is very discreet to use.

[@rosswhittleton6277]

I have the same haircut once a week don't forget the eyebrows!😅

[@benjidoowood1413]

great video as always, take care you two x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you! You too! 🙂

[@karenchapman2561]

Great vid Carol & Ken 😁