Van Life | Emotional Reflections from the Road

In an emotional burst, I share reflections from the road and what I see to be YoutTube's magical formula! Your encouragement and support means so much to me. Thank you for choosing to spend time with me.

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[mswandervan]

Oh my gosh! You might need to start putting tissue alerts on your videos! For someone like me who dreams of finding experiences like yours but is still tied down by caregiver obligations, your videos are a lifeline to sanity. I managed to acquire and build out my little van even if just to escape to a nearby park for a few minutes. That's where I look forward to watching you and Bunny and all the others that inspire me and dream that one day I'll be on the road too. Thank you ❤

[jennspoint]

I'm planning to eventually spend my retirement as a "road warrior, " but for now I'm living vicariously through you all who have made the escape, and I really appreciate all of the work you do to share your adventures. ♥️🐞

[BunnyPlaysHere]

Magical friend!! So much joy always!!!!

[sherrysvesnik]

I love your tender sweet heart Dee. You are so thoughtful, that is why we all come to watch your journey and adventures, and you always show us something beautiful created by the almighty hand of God!! Stay safe & keep sharing!!

[davidhale]

Hi. Archer and I just love watching. Archer is my 7 year old German Shepherd service Dog. I am a disabled veteran. We just bought a 2016 Transit connect. Starting our build now, with a launch in early 23. I love life also. I get teared up every day at the blessings of life around me. I don't know what God has planned for Archer and I, and I really don't care. I just know for sure it is His plan, and from my heart I want to follow. I am so excited to hit the road. In 2 weeks time I was sitting thinking of a way to buy a van, then 2 weeks later I have a van, JACKERY 880, DISC-O-BED, ICECO Go, and sold my Tahoe. I was in the thinking stage, then bam. When its God's plan it all falls into place, even if your not ready. I didn't think I was ready, but Jesus knew that I was. So keep up the great encouragement that you give all of us. Maybe some day you will see Archer and I on the road. May God continue to richly bless you with that bright light that you have, and that beautiful humble spirit. Archer and David

[sallyo]

Dee, you are such a precious soul - thank you for sharing your experience so honestly. You are so inspiring and a lot of fun to follow!

[karenb]

You're one of my favorites. You are kind to share others channels. You've found a nice community. You're just so genuinely kind.
I do see some you tubers who aren't authentic. I so enjoy the connection. If I ever see my dream manifest, I'll come meet you. Don't worry. I'm not a stalker. You inspire me.

[estrellanoche]

Your such a inspiring sweet soul. Because of you ..I also meet up more people. I start a FB groep in Holland and its booming .So your inspiratie is going further than you think. .Thank you so much and greetings and Big Hug from Holland. 🇾🇪

[sonjadlong]

"its all over place, and that's what it takes to get all over the place"

BLESSED

[belindaknowles]

I love how the van life community supports each other. I have found other channels because a van lifer has mentioned them. It helps you all grow. I always look forward to your posts. Thank you for sharing🤟🏻

[EfficientRVer]

From Bolivia to beautiful mustard fields, once in a while you outdo even your usual self, and my brain chemistry shifts from the pleasure of viewing you speak, plus respect, admiration, and of course the enjoyment of the video itself, to (what feels like) love. Normally I'd never say something like that, regarding anyone I've never met, but these days, the dividing line between who is a "real" friend vs just an "online" is a bit blurred, partly from the technology, partly from how life changed with the pandemic, people working at home, people socializing more online and less in person, etc.

Love begets love, and you give plenty of love to everyone who watches you, so you deserve to feel it in return. Your smile always makes my day, even in your less emotional videos. I can count on my fingers (probably of one hand) the number of content creators where that is true. Bev can make my day when she's viewing/discussing art (a bit odd, I love art, but it's not central to my life), and she is tons of fun to watch in any circumstance. Box Van Dee can do it, when discussing her life and how it has improved, and that was true even before I spent a couple of weeks visiting her. What the mind imagined online, was true in person. And you can do it, pretty much regardless of topic or content. So maybe 3 online women can make my day, after thinking about it, having expected the answer to be maybe a half dozen or more. A couple others can brighten my day while watching, but I'd be exaggerating to say they can make my day. Nikki Delventhal, for instance, can grab my attention anytime she wants, can make me think, can entertain me, can engage me a bit emotionally, can even attract me (which my twin daughters suspect anytime I tell them a Nikki story, at which time they remind me "Dad, she's not even a year older than us"), and can also be just a "Prius buddy" exchanging tech tips privately about our cars. But I can't think of an individual video of hers that made my day, yet. So, it's a pretty high bar, and I think you're clearing the bar more often than any other YouTuber, likely more based upon your who you REALLY are, and what you're willing to express, than anything technical.

Actually there are 4 who move me enough to make my day, not 3. The 4th is the 90something mother of a YouTuber, who appears in maybe 1/3 of her videos. Occasionally, the mom just blows me away with her stories, humor, and quite stunning intellect for someone who led a simple family life for the most part.

Many guys on YouTube are entertaining. A few of them I enjoy sharing an older guy's perspective, bordering on mentoring. Though I find that fulfilling, it's always the personal interactions with them which matter to me, not the online content they share. Seeing that their content moves other people is great, but it doesn't matter to me that it doesn't move me.

Life has turned out to be as interesting as the very high expectations I had when I was young, but interesting in different ways than I expected. We humans adapt, and live some aspects of our lives old-school, other aspects in ways we couldn't have predicted. You seem to be navigating it amazingly well, while having some old-school traits that never go out of style.

[nancycain]

You're a breath of fresh air. An amazing lady. I really enjoy your videos. 💜

[lornabartlett]

Green fields is a beautiful 🎵🎶 song...the yellow 💛 fields look like Canola crops for Canola oil. We are gaining experience with you ❤💕💙.

[vanlifewithGinaPayne]

The magic of YouTube is being able to share your creativity with like minded people and making new friends to share with💙🚐😎🐈

[Swimdeep]

You and I have similar go-tos re: truck stops. Glad to see you always “combat park, ” or back into spaces so you can drive away without turning around or backing up. 👏🏼🌿

[grahamlewis]

Hi Dee I started watching your channel a while ago and I am from Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 many miles away and the reason why is because you tell it as it is! Also I have picked up a few tips from you for my little campervan. So the answer to the question is there a magic formula for YouTube the answer is yes, it's you!! and people like you! So keep the videos coming and people like myself and others all over the world will watch😄

[melodyforbes]

Thankyou for your honesty and being real. I look forward to seeing your videos. They make me smile. Good advice for a safe resting place. Very pretty yellow flower field. Continued safe travels. Thanks again.❤️🚐

[Amy-grin]

Hi Dee. I just lost my mom on Sunday after spending 24/7 with her daily. I was her caregiver and her friend. Now I will deal with figuring out which path to take in my life. I plan on getting on the road and going wherever it takes me. Your video was very inspiring and I hope to meet new friends on the road. Thank you💕💕

[CosmickGold]

Your channel is growing because you are so genuinely positive and supportive of others.

[Delilaah]

I bawled along with you Dee. From one FTC owner to another, I love your honesty and craftiness. I've stolen a couple of your ideas for my own little Connect! Thank you so much!