Oh Andrew not migraines again?! Stress was a factor too I should imagine! At least you got to get a caravan even if it was just a loan! I wonder where you are at the moment? You came within throwing distance at Atherstone! I'm now planning a trip to Raymond James, I didn't know it existed! It's literally about 10 minutes away from where I live! But you probably would have hidden if I'd turned up! Anyway, I'm happy to announce that we'll be caravanning in a static in North Devon later this year all being well! Saying that, I do look different to when you saw me at the NEC! I've lost getting on for 3 stone now and even though you'd expect my health to improve, I have had a few problems lately! Got to have yet another blood test to see if it's my heart that may be the problem! Anyway, I digress! Enjoy the rest of your trip back unless you're already back! Loving the videos, hope the migraines stop again and you get to go & fetch your baby from Germany! Happy travels, love to you and Dougs xx
Really love to see your content on YT Andrew, and you come across as entirely relatable and “human” which is refreshing. Loved the railway episode particularly as you don’t often see inside a signal box 😊 I think a lot of people are frustrated and even changed by Covid and it’s repercussions as I know I am. I love being in Mid Argyll which helps me hugely after being in Dorset for 15 years. I certainly empathise with your journey difficulties! You’ll get the silver bombshell back soon and I hope you are let loose ASAP at caravan and motor home shows as no one does it like you. It’s hard when you’re on your own (with Dougal) and things don’t fall into place. I’m fortunate to be retired and I lose myself in books and my other interests but you have to work, so don’t beat yourself up. Life’s made up of many parts isn’t it and we have to experience all of them. I’m going to eat local honeycombe ice cream now 😀
Hello Andrew and Dougal! It is the last day of July, and I am just now reading your wonderful update from over here in the U.S. You write so beautifully, and I always enjoy hearing about your travel adventures, and the challenges as well. I would love to visit the UK in the next year or two, but with the Delta variant currently wrecking havoc across the U.S., I'm continuing to remain at home with no plans of travel until the world has recovered from this virus in all of its various mutations. Regarding your Airstream, I'm hopeful that you're now reconnected with it, and that you are enjoying life on the road once again. Wishing you and Dougal safe travels and good health, always - Nancye from Atlanta, GA, USA
Couldn't agree more. The incessant focus on productivity that's normal in Western society causes a lot of harm. I read an interesting comment the other day that capitalism would have been impossible without clocks.
If the odds are against you, there is nothing we can do to achieve what we want so just let it flow until you reach a state where you could continue your path, I love Bruce Lee’s quote:
“Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend“
I find it really useful, I apply it to myself when I go through a situation like yours, Andrew.
Lovely to hear from you and looking forward to the video of your new caravan trial.
Dougal may never smile, but he has perfected his camera presence 😍
Oh Andrew, I completely understand. I recently did some agency work and stayed locally in my van, I then had the opportunity to meet up with some friends for a birthday party in an open environment in between work. It was a 300 mile round trip, so by the time I had finished the work and got home, it wiped me out for a few days. I hope you are enjoying being more free and out and about 😊
Oh Andrew not migraines again?! Stress was a factor too I should imagine! At least you got to get a caravan even if it was just a loan! I wonder where you are at the moment? You came within throwing distance at Atherstone! I'm now planning a trip to Raymond James, I didn't know it existed! It's literally about 10 minutes away from where I live! But you probably would have hidden if I'd turned up! Anyway, I'm happy to announce that we'll be caravanning in a static in North Devon later this year all being well! Saying that, I do look different to when you saw me at the NEC! I've lost getting on for 3 stone now and even though you'd expect my health to improve, I have had a few problems lately! Got to have yet another blood test to see if it's my heart that may be the problem! Anyway, I digress! Enjoy the rest of your trip back unless you're already back! Loving the videos, hope the migraines stop again and you get to go & fetch your baby from Germany! Happy travels, love to you and Dougs xx
Really love to see your content on YT Andrew, and you come across as entirely relatable and “human” which is refreshing. Loved the railway episode particularly as you don’t often see inside a signal box 😊 I think a lot of people are frustrated and even changed by Covid and it’s repercussions as I know I am. I love being in Mid Argyll which helps me hugely after being in Dorset for 15 years. I certainly empathise with your journey difficulties! You’ll get the silver bombshell back soon and I hope you are let loose ASAP at caravan and motor home shows as no one does it like you. It’s hard when you’re on your own (with Dougal) and things don’t fall into place. I’m fortunate to be retired and I lose myself in books and my other interests but you have to work, so don’t beat yourself up. Life’s made up of many parts isn’t it and we have to experience all of them. I’m going to eat local honeycombe ice cream now 😀
Hello Andrew and Dougal! It is the last day of July, and I am just now reading your wonderful update from over here in the U.S. You write so beautifully, and I always enjoy hearing about your travel adventures, and the challenges as well. I would love to visit the UK in the next year or two, but with the Delta variant currently wrecking havoc across the U.S., I'm continuing to remain at home with no plans of travel until the world has recovered from this virus in all of its various mutations. Regarding your Airstream, I'm hopeful that you're now reconnected with it, and that you are enjoying life on the road once again. Wishing you and Dougal safe travels and good health, always - Nancye from Atlanta, GA, USA
Couldn't agree more. The incessant focus on productivity that's normal in Western society causes a lot of harm. I read an interesting comment the other day that capitalism would have been impossible without clocks.
If the odds are against you, there is nothing we can do to achieve what we want so just let it flow until you reach a state where you could continue your path, I love Bruce Lee’s quote:
“Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend“
I find it really useful, I apply it to myself when I go through a situation like yours, Andrew.
Lovely to hear from you and looking forward to the video of your new caravan trial.
Great read as always x
Dougal may never smile, but he has perfected his camera presence 😍
Oh Andrew, I completely understand. I recently did some agency work and stayed locally in my van, I then had the opportunity to meet up with some friends for a birthday party in an open environment in between work. It was a 300 mile round trip, so by the time I had finished the work and got home, it wiped me out for a few days. I hope you are enjoying being more free and out and about 😊
Lots of love (and hugs to Dougal)