a COLD week of winter truck camping (story fifteen)
2023 ж. 27 Қар.
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It's getting COLD up in the North...maybe even TOO cold for us to stay - but somehow, not too cold for a few icy river plunges 😉
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As your “dad“, those tiny screws are removed with optical tools. You can buy a set of like five of them from any hardware store for just a few dollars. Really required in everybody’s tool kit. You’ll use them again and again and will not strip the screw like the Swiss Army knife will do.
Thank you for sharing your life with us. Ive had the worst year of my life, discovered your channel in September in a very hard time and it gave me strength to go on.
New to your channel. Just watched this yesterday. I was VERY touched by your expression of gratitude. I have been watching another KZheadr for a few years. A few weeks ago I started feeling a bit off. I realized that she has made A LOT of money from her full-time career as a content creator and lives a very rich life because of we viewers. I am not feeling gratitude from her. (She is not the only one like that, but I have watched her go from struggling to rich due to You Tube). Sure, content creators say or put text up that says thanks, but do they mean it? I felt your sense of gratitude. Thank you for being you and caring about our environment!
So sad that the beautiful wild environment was plastered with disgusting trash. These are not the campers that anyone wants around! How hard is it to bring trash bags and carry out what you carried in??? Thank you for taking time to clean up whatever you could! Take care, stay safe and enjoy your camping with Terra!💕 Until your next video
it definitely isnt convenient, and I can only take so much, but I usually try to find big public dumpsters to dispose of the waste in, so that way I dont cause a problem or headache for someone else :)
@@SheRoamsWild You have handled it all admirably, and you are thanked for having disposed of the mess that someone else made. Thanks again for caring about the environment!💕
The warmth and happiness in your smile is heart warming. We can see your joy. Thank you.
I have two Instant Pots and they are GREAT for these type of dishes! If you have to instant release, just put some paper towel above the steam. Do not cover the hole, just enough to capture the steam. Or let it get down to pressure slowly before you turn the cover open. I hope Tara likes a bit of that Thanksgiving dinner too! Thank you for sharing your meal with us!
no the longer the better!!!!!!!!!!!! am old and trying to tune out my 62 yeate husband that i take care of but sooooooo glad i found you!!!!!!!!!!
Always enjoy your down to earth and inspiring videos.
I love using my instapot in my van. When pressure cooking I unplug it and take it out of the van to release steam. Also the IP has a slow cook setting and I like to slow cook soups in it on travel days. I set the IP in the sink and when we arrive at camp dinner is done. I'll top soups with croutons to keep it hassle free.
oooh I will have to try that! I'm surprised I havent seen more people using them now that I've tried it out - seems like a no brainer!
I wish you and Tara many blessings, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets on all your journeys, I really enjoy your insights and appreciate the journeys as well..thank you...
The light in that last scene was so beautiful and soft. I'm so impressed with your ability to troubleshoot and repair your DC to DC charging. From hearing other people's experiences with these systems, problems can arise if you're charging at low RPMs ie, low speeds, or with the engine just idling. Apparently, you can end up 'starving' the engine battery so that eventually your engine just quits. It's not a terrible crisis if you realize what's happened and just turn off the DC to DC charging, then jump-start your engine using your house battery. The takeaway is that it's advised to on charge the house battery when you're on a paved road, going at a good clip. Thanks for sharing you cold dips with us. Very inspiring!
thank you for the tips! I will be sure to monitor it - I also upsized my alternator before hitting the road to a 140amp charger, so these 40amps shouldnt be too big of an issue. but still - it happens!
G’Day from Queensland, Australia! Blimey, I applaud you swimming in the freezing cold water Alex!! Being used to hot weather, I just cannot swim in water under 31C. Lol I do so enjoy watching your adventures with Tara. Stay safe and well in your winter!!🌞
haha in the reverse, I grew up next to an ocean that was only 5C in the winters, so I have a head start I guess! Thanks so much for the kudos!
They actually have a kit at Harbor freight that has all the different sizes you need jeweler tools. With the little tiny screwdrivers.
You are my entertainment , since I don’t watch tv I really enjoy all your videos. I’ll be joining the van life movement in 5 years. I think I want a rig like your.
Hello from Yakima and welcome to Washington. Lake Chelan is super cold even in the summer! Looks like we should be getting our first snow this week. So many beautiful places to visit in our state. Stay warm! Stay safe! ❤❤ ❤❤
My friend up in Selah said it was snowing earlier today (Nov 28, 23) about 2:00 pm PST
I found your Chanel after you helped Maddie in snow storm. Good job!
I love your channel, I know what you mean when people think your just parking at different places. Everybody isn't rich . But we deserve to own what we can afford. I think it's awesome to be able to do what you do. Travel where you want whenever you want. I'm leaving a government housing building the end of April next year to camp for the summer and hopefully find a small travel trailer to stay in the rest of the year. I'll be 69 next June. Time I had a go on my own. Thanks for sharing your experiences. 🙃😊
Always enjoy your videos. Good on you for taking care of someone else mess.
People stink! That was a good job cleaning up someone else trash! Great video!
You are a joy! so happy i found your page
A eyeglass repair kit will have small screw drivers that size..🙏❤💙
I installed my Dickenson propane fireplace in my DIY Sprinter. I LOVE it!
It seems you need to invest on a solar blanket. That way even if your truck is parked under the shade, you can position the solar blanket where the sun shines. You'd be amaze how much charge they can put back into your battery even in low light. My setup consist of a 160W fixed solar on top of my roof top tent (on my 4WD), and a 200W solar blanket with a 20 metre extension cord, which I used for days when my 4WD is parked under shade for a few days. I've been to Leavenworth some 20 year ago. I thought it was a quaint Bavarian style village.
YOU GO GIRL! I love a good cold plunge 🥶
Washington always pulls me back. You are very close. Enjoy. And thank you for cleaning other people’s trash. 😖
I was watching some of your videos about how you bought your Tundra from Minasota. I am not sure you checked out the Tundra frame(beneath the truck) for rust before your purchase. Since you are currently driving around snow country, road salt will rust out the Tundra frame over time. You may want to find a mechanics shop that can remove some frame surface rust, and spray/coat the frame with a rust barrier, and recoat/spray every 2 years. Once the frame is rusted out, the truck is worthless, something to think about. I enjoy watching your magical journey and travel. Thanks for sharing!
I totally get missing your tiny house--I lived in a tiny class c for 2 and 1/2 years, 25 years ago--I'd still be in something like that if my daughter hadn't had kids that I wanted to see grow up on a regular basis--when I settled down, back in 2001 I bought a 1971 20 x 40 mobile home that I still live in--I was so uncomfortable the first few months in such a HUGE house after the rig--I ease drop on you and other young people living your dreams and am so happy you are choosing this life at this age--I was 53 when I set out
The "raging river " looks more like a stream!🤪lol!
Love the setup you have. I miss cold plunging in the Pacific Notthwest! 🤗 💕 🌲 🌊 ❄️
I have a set of micro sized screw drivers with all the standard and weird screw head shapes. It’s a lifesaver for working with those stupid tiny screws.
Love your videos and was glad to see it was longer. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable adventure.
I grew up at Lake Chelan . Been in the water at Stehekan at the head of the lake fed by the glaciers. It is a cold lake. Love your vids.
This vlog is all the feels! ❤😊
I was born and raised in Oregon Hometown of Forest Grove. So it's cool you are in Oregon/Washington. Also, you can be comfy and cute. At least, I think so.
Thank you for caring!
Great video thank you for sharing all that’s going on in your life and happy holidays🎄
I just love your videos, they always leave me hopeful and in awe of your life style choice, thanks for that 😊
yes love you girl glad you had good holiday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow. You handled the cold so well. Great video. Enjoyed seeing you enjoy life and time with friends
Again, another great video. Glad to see you had time to spend with your family and your friends during the Thanksgiving holiday. Life is short so we try to spend time with our family and friends as much as we can but yes it’s fun to have alone time also little too cold for me to do the polar plunge, but that was awesome. Glad to see things are going well for you. Safe travels and will be watching for you next week.
Has been cold here lowest 12 degrees here in my truck camper I'm a loving every bit of it I'm in Grand Junction Colorado in the high desert area be here for 2 weeks have fun stay warm
What a great video. So happy you got to spend the holidays with family and how exciting that your parents have hit the road as well. Obviously you where quite the inspiration 😉. So Excited that you FINALLY got all the battery and electrical stuff figured out. See you next week.❤❤
Thank you, Alex all these beautiful videos you have shown me from your heart you made me smile to me, you're an awesome lady inside and outside, and I give you my full support on your channel
So good to see all the wonderful places and things you did in this video. Happy you got time with a good friend and family. That meal looks lovely. Take care and safe travels! 😊❤️
Thank you so much! It was a wonderful week that ended too soon. I appreciate you watching!!
@25:30 😲😮Why havent I ever thought of that? Use a zip lock baggie to season and oil meat so you dont get messy hands!!! WOW im an idiot lol! At 46 you would think I somewhere along the line I would have seen it before but sadly no😕!! But now I know so thanks Alex!! Also another great video! Thank you for sharing! How about give Terra some extra loving scratches from all us dog lovers! Safe travels and see ya next week!! Blessings to you two on your travels and adventures!!
Lake Chelan so wonderful ❤❤❤ I miss Washington so much 😊 thanks for sharing
That pot looks great, must look one up. Safe travels 😉
You’re so wonderful ❤ it was so good “being with you” today as I watched your video. Sending love! ❤
So good to have you here with us!
What you need for the small screws is what is called a precision screwdriver set. They sell them at most stores that have tools (Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, department stores). What I found most useful was a set I kept for my telecommunications work which came with a zip up case (a hard plastic case latch will become loose and spill the screwdrivers). They're cheap, so a worthwhile investment.
Getting into cold water helps a lot with weight loss. I do it in the winter time. Michael Phelps the Olympic swimmer, eats 20k calories a day and still lost weight. That was because he practice swimming in the cold Pacific Ocean for 2 hrs. a day. Your body uses up many calories to stay warm in cold water. So try to stay in it for 15 min. Watch you don’t get frostbite. They have cryogenic spas to help with weight loss too. The new rave in Hollywood but it is expensive.
You so cra cra getting into that frigid water 😅 I live in Olympia, WA...enjoy our beautiful state!
No judgment zone ❤. Enjoying your experiences/life in videos. Thank you for sharing.
Who is Abby? Big props for cleaning up the land.
I thought it was Rebecca Ferguson in the video when saw thumbnail. you looks like a healthier version of her. Glad I found this channel. stay safe and happy. Love from Pakistan🥰
Thanks for the update! Stay warm!
Thanks, you too!
Love your vlogs. Thanks for a beautiful adventure. You rock. Happy holidays. ❤
Happy holidays!
Very nice job showing the human side of your journey. You made me hungry ! Happy holidays.
I’ve been watching your channel for a long time. I have a 1st gen Tundra also (2006) but mine is the access cab instead of the 4 door and I absolutely love your set up!
Did my first cold plunge three months ago. It was amazing and hope I get the opportunity to do a winter plunge. I love my Instant Pot…game changer. Soups are amazing. Love the longer video. Gives us a chance to know you better. And….your dog is the cutest. Enjoy the upcoming holidays. 😀
You're INSANE!!! Love it!
I live in Washington, about an hour to an hour and a half from Leavenworth and Wenatchee. It is so beautiful over there. It was so nice to see that you enjoyed that area.
That was a leather punch that you used. A jeweler’s screwdriver set probably would have helped.
Yay to power🎉
Thank you for sharing. I love your content. Wishing you a wonderful holiday from sunny Florida 🌞🌺💚
Oranges with cranberries are also really pretty. Cozy times. Beautiful story telling. ❤
oooh ill have to try that combo next time! thank you :)
Love your channel! I hope to see it grow!
Wonderful video - great for the holiday. Thanks so much for taking us along. We have 2 instapots - my favorite thing is homemade yogurt- it is easy and delicious.
Alex you are very brave with the icy plunge… I’ve heard it is invigorating!! Loving you are enjoying experiences with Abby who is a like minded person & enjoy your surroundings together! Take care Alex you are a special young woman looking after the environment!! Love from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤
You conquered the cold water plunge! 😬 I tried the polar dip at the gym one time and thought my heart was going to stop. Never again. But congrats to you!! And to those who left their trash on the ground, I wish a pox on their houses. 😡 Shameful people.
Such a wonderful video filled with variety and warmth and icy moments. It's sad to see what some have done to the environment. Just an idea to purchase a reacher so you don't have to use your hands. We used one and loved the personal safety it provided. Until next time, keep using that instant pot after your cold plunges and enjoy!
Get blessing 🙌 🙏 And I'll see you soon in your next video
I love your vids! Hope life treats you well❤
Nice little pot you have there. I love pressure cooking. Tara could barely stand it, haha. This was so good, it ended to soon.
It was great having a bit longer video ❤❤
A cold plunge warning I was given, check your jewelry. Rings slide off and the numbness delays knowing it.
Hi from the chilly South of England UK. Love your videos. I sea swim regularly and its a tad cold atm. To warm up afterwards I have a thick towel robe and a 'dry robe' its really important to get warm quickly. A cup of tea is an essential too. Take care see you next week x
Happy Thanksgiving! Awesome video, thanks for sharing!
Dollars stores, Harbor Freight and others sell boxed sets of small screwdrivers suitable for this application. You can get fancier ones if you want, but they're not required. I've been dealing with that sort of thing for many years.
oh, sweet! So good to know :)
Your a better person than me. I don’t believe I could do that, maybe by watching you do it I could down the road.
What courage you have 🤭 that water has to be so crazy cold 🥶 good for you now go get warm 🤭
I learned the cold plunge method from Wim Hoff. And you are right you can almost hear the dopamine kicking in. Enjoy :-)
I love cold showers sometimes it makes me feel more comfortable with my skin for some reason.
That was a fantastic video and I felt you when you went into that river but you played it cool you did a great job I always watch love your videos. Your videos are excitement and I learned from you you got a nice rig. Got a good little dog and you’re very beautiful yourself but hopefully one day I’ll meet you out there somewhere on the road and have some coffee until then happy trails. Be safe out there later.
This was 👏 AWESOME! Really enjoy the longer videos! Thanks for sharing this with us!! 🙏😊👍
thank you for watching!
Your lovely smile is infectious ❤
This was my first time watching 👀 and it was great. I can't wait to watch another video....and your dog is so darn cute.
YOU ROCK 🤟🤘 thanks for being an amazing human being❤RESPECT!!
Just found your channel and subscribed! I have the 20 amp Renogy Dc to dc converter. You need a really small screwdriver for sure. You can also wire a second wire to cut the current in half. I find it useful for shorter drives in cold weather so your starter battery gets a good charge as well. My 20 amp charges at about 19 amps until the battery is almost full. They are amazing! I have heard and experienced them needing reseting on occasion when used along with a solar charger. Love your rig. A fan of both Toyotas and Bigfoots! We use the 3 quart version of the intapot. Its perfect for 2. Amazing for stews. Great video. Need to go back to the older ones now.
You seem like a mountain girl and that means if you do find land, you won't be able to just build whatever you want but maybe that doesn't matter to you, it does to me. Thanks for bringing us along.
🙏🤙. Good job! You’re a nice human! Now I follow you, Maddie, and Abbie! Lol!
Thanks 🙏
Merry Christmas good video 😊
Great video.
You are so brave to jump into that very very cold weather.. Ron in Sweden
You're mesmerising 😊
Thank you for sharing❤❤
Thanks for watching!
OMG!! Absolutely love this video I love seeing your parents especially your mom pretending to lick the spoon. I miss you guys. You were only a couple doors away now you’re far away; anyway, I’m so glad you could spend the Thanksgiving holiday together and do all the things that you wanted to do You are so inspiring Alexandria you’re just one amazing woman just when I think I’ve seen it all you dunk yourself in some freezing waters😱🥶LOL! Hugs to you and all your family. Happy holidays. Safe travels. Be safe. Prayers for happiness and blessings and whatever your heart desires, big love sent to you and yours-#neighbors #hereforyastill❤
Great video
Eyeglass repair kits work for more than just eyeglasses. Those little screwdrivers might just be what you need.
Love the video's from the uk 😊