89. At a campervan festival in Stratford-upon-Avon

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11 күн бұрын

A new event, of sorts, this was Camperlife@Stratford at Stratford Racecourse, a weekend get-together for van folk.
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@carnivorecampers 7 күн бұрын

I said to my husband when I left your van " I've just met the loveliest man!" It was an absolute delight chatting with you. Thanks so much for mentioning me ❤

@Vandemonium 7 күн бұрын

Awww ☺️ thank you, that's made my day!

@brendaorourk1678 8 күн бұрын

Oh David, what would the world do without us introverts. 😂 At least you're not shy in front of the camera, we would miss yr humor.😊

@Book7BrokeMyBrain 8 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed this one. Of course you needed a nap, you SOCIALIZED. You were drained.

@angelaway9960 9 күн бұрын

What would we do without you? Oh,and why in heavens name are you not on mainstream telly? Your canal rebuild videos are simply a joy and the boat rebuild is delightful. Please keep it going. Thank you

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you! 🤩

@c898dba 9 күн бұрын

Not on mainstream TV? What like this you mean? 🤣 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLGbe5urm73cmo0.html.

@Ice_Karma 8 күн бұрын

Unless I'm mistaken, he has (had?) a career in broadcasting.

@rollandjoeseph 7 күн бұрын

I believe youre right b/c nobody in real life talks like that normally..lol😅@@Ice_Karma

@robsin2810 9 күн бұрын

With all the rubbish that is going on in the UK, you bring peace and quiet into our lives. Thanks for the two vlogs David. 🇦🇺🙏👍

@carnivorecampers 7 күн бұрын

You and I are the opposite way around. You say you have difficulty interacting with people yet you are such a confident presenter. Me, I can chin wag until the cows come home, but I'm rubbish in front of a camera 😂

@markjohnson8635 9 күн бұрын

That video felt like a delightful blend of a rainy afternoon, a dry wit, and a spontaneously erupting Benny hill (Peggy) scene, pure British gold.

@FireDoc911 9 күн бұрын

A Vandemonium AND a Cruising the Cut video, all in the same day? Lucky us!

@anitaagler9844 5 күн бұрын

Being social with one person is much easier than an entire room full.

@Vandemonium 5 күн бұрын

Definitely

@VanInhalin 8 күн бұрын

totally different kind of "foxy ladies" airbrushed on that Chevy than what you would find in America.

@keithweybury5212 5 күн бұрын

Good to see the Van back. Very enjoyable Dave.

@davidwelch6796 9 күн бұрын

The inclusion of a charming puppy makes this an excellent video. You were also very good, but that is a given in your videos.

@user-tc8jp5zt8g Күн бұрын

My view is there is that in this society, value is inappropriately weighted on being sociable obviously nice to be nice and it has an evolutionary and practical function which has been capitalised upon, but no one should have to put themselves too far out of there comfort zone in what is probably our only time here. Great vlog ofc.

@2760ade 5 күн бұрын

I think you are a little like me. I really do enjoy chatting to people, but only for so long. I am happy in my own company, with a good book. Nothing wrong with that in my opinion! Great Vlog, enjoyed it!😀

@shirleylynch7529 6 күн бұрын

Super weekend. So nice and relaxing and happy place. Lovely vans. Catching up on all your naps will have done you the world of good.

@qiajenaehamilton6397 6 күн бұрын

David MUST NOT DO IT, until you finish the boat revamp and then I shall be saying, David MUST Do it! So get on with the boat, will you? Just teasin'! Thanks, so fun!

@thejerseylady1 9 күн бұрын

Thanks as always for taking us along. My family had a car top tent when I was growing up. My dad built it. My folks slept up top and I slept in the car.

@michaelburroughs7494 9 күн бұрын

These shows are great for getting ideas on possible improvements.

@gordonchapman222 9 күн бұрын

What really nice pleasant video. It looked like a great weekend away. Thanks for sharing

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

It was!

@robertlalor8090 5 күн бұрын

Letting your festival wild side loose, then David😁

@sonorasky3982 9 күн бұрын

I’d have loads of headroom in that lovely van at 5’ tall 😊 Thanks for double the pleasure today!

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

😀😀

@nilo70 7 күн бұрын

Thank you David for another break from the world ! It was Entertaining and Educational and loved all of it ! Cheers From California 😎

@c898dba 9 күн бұрын

Hayfever tablets can make you drowsy - the "non-drowsy" ones make me feel "not with it", I understand that feeling you were talking about. Can't argue with going back to the van for some peace and quiet. I would do the same. 1 or 2 hours of socialising and then I need the same amount of "recovery" time!!! Nice VLOG as usual.

@juliehaddock3736 9 күн бұрын

😊I was so excited to see two videos posted from you today!🤗 I enjoyed them both very much! ❤ Thank you!

@Nerd3927 9 күн бұрын

You always show the most glamorous moments of Van Life :-)

@lucindawilson5510 5 күн бұрын

thank you David always worthwhile.

@zapfanzapfan 3 күн бұрын

Better with a bit of rain than a heat wave. Expecting 29 C today... not pleasant for outdoor activities, and even worse in a steel box out in the sunshine. The van next door with the Starlink on the roof looked really sleek. The one with the T2 paint job was awesome and the cottage interior one was very much in my taste. Would be interesting to combine the three 🙂

@tuvia4082 8 күн бұрын

Great video David, thanks for sharing.

@Vandemonium 8 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@mollysmomndad2 9 күн бұрын

Hi David! I really enjoyed watching this edition. Stratford holds a special place in my heart. My husband and I stayed there on our last trip to the UK. ( we live in Florida) What a cool town. We had such a wonderful time there. We camped when our kids were young and when we were younger as well. We are too old now. But it sure was fun while it lasted. We have now been married for 57 years. We follow both of your channels. Narrowboating was a dream for us.. doubt it will happen now, but we still like to watch your Cruising the Cut channel. We have learned a lot about the canal system in England. Thank you for doing such a good job! I have never agreed with your opinion that you are not amusing or interesting. We would not have been with you since the beginning if it was not interesting as enjoyable. We feel as if we know you. You make us laugh! You give good information that is both thoughtful and acurate. Well done! Cheers! Sue in Florida

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@jamesa7506 9 күн бұрын

I think the word you were looking for to describe that awesome Vdub bus was "EXPENSIVE" ! 😂

@Simonsboxster 5 күн бұрын

Hi again David - summer still hiding here in Holywood N Ireland - many thanks for this video Sir! I'm quiet too. We're not all able to be forward facing - I can try but not as gracefully as you. Best wishes - look forward to your next stories

@sharpbends 9 күн бұрын

A nap caught on camera absolutely brilliant :-)

@rud 5 күн бұрын

You are not alone on wanting a good nights sleep. I was on a 4 day business trip to Amsterdam and I was the first one in a cab home to the hotel well before midnight to get some sleep when most others continued though the city after dinner. I too old for that drinking all night when it’s a full day of meetings afterwards and I need some quiet time, even when it is free 😂

@davidbowen60 9 күн бұрын

I think your vids are very interesting and amusing 🇬🇧👍

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

@vicmiller7191 9 күн бұрын

You my very distant friend are a single person socialite. it appears that one on one conversations you do quite well. You just are not multi person coversationalist and that is ok. So just be you and it will be all ok. Nice video and thanks for bringing us along.

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Thank you, yes that's exactly it.

@rambleon3698 9 күн бұрын

Hi Dave! That was a glorious video. Makes me miss your canal vlogs. Stay safe and healthy.

@paulhoughton5266 9 күн бұрын

Hooray for a Vandemonium film 😀😀😀

@Tony-fw9sx 9 күн бұрын

Nice to see you back haven't seen any of your video's for quite a while. Im also not very sociable but people just call me a miserable git. Had my van for nearly 4 years and still haven't slept in it yet but hoping to get away in it in the next few weeks. Look forward to seeing your next video.-Tony.

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Yeah, I haven't made any videos in the van for a while, not sure what I've got coming up either...

@eekee6034 7 күн бұрын

I get overstimulated and so, while I'd love to be everybody's friend and be the very last person to leave any party, I can't get out much at all these days! I'm trying to figure out how to balance it. It was easier when I was slightly younger and stronger and could associate with people online all day, but that turned into the sort of lifestyle best left undescribed and I'm still trying to figure out what to do instead. I was a little better off last summer when I was out on my bike every other day, almost come rain or shine, but every time I went further than a very local stop, I was running ragged before I got home. Ooooh! That Chevy is gorgeous! The finish, the chrome, the artwork, everything! I love Luna's interior too. I could live in that, I really could. That minty colour is pretty cute. I can't quite remember where I've seen another vehicle in that colour, but it was probably Street Machine around about 1990. Shows are dangerous for giving you ideas to get carried away on. :D

@MortenHjrnevik-ti6sg 8 күн бұрын

David,I found you here! Again fascinating vlog..people in vans…what next….we have those RVs in Norway but not many small vans like that…geography is different….subscribed so hopefully will see more of these too.

@Debba521 9 күн бұрын

Very good to see you out in the van, especially at a van show. I've really got an itch myself for that small van you were drooling over. Seriously considering trading in my 10 yr. old Jeep on a used van and doing a quick soft build and taking off. I still don't get the Bard Cheese vlog title. But that's all right as there should always be room in life for the little mysteries. 😉

@wallyclark1895 9 күн бұрын

What a wonderful stress free weekend! Awesome!

@rollandjoeseph 7 күн бұрын

🤣😅😂the sarcasm in this vlog was over the top funny!! Thx i needed that David 🤭..but a few things to point out.. 1) for the love of everything good, live a little boy and buy yourself some organic REAL maple syrup , its only you, if anything , spend the money on some decent quality/real food . 2) as a non drinker, id like to point out that that was not a wine holder , it was a water bottle holder, geez the nerve, so obvious too😒 3) the green truck / goth/hippie van was the bees knees , the best! Cozy was right, just wish you interviewed the owners . ...besides all that, the part about you saying " must not take on too much" was so relatable i cried laughing as im like that too sometimes..lol..thx for the laughs 😉👌cherrios

@sparkybluefox 9 күн бұрын

Dear David, It's Summer Solstice here in South East Michigan and I'm Melting with the Heat ! Rain ? yes, we get Rain storms but also alot of sunshine. I LOVE your video's of Camper Vanning and REALLY go for your boating vid's..... Thank You so much for being here for all of us to enjoy your adventures ! sbf

@craigw.scribner6490 9 күн бұрын

Glad you had a nice weekend away, David; thanks, as always, for sharing it with us!

@maobfh 9 күн бұрын

David, that was great fun! Lacking just an inch, you might be able to replace that lovely ceiling with a thinner insulation and very thin cover to buy you that inch! You would hate to ruin that lovely work though and as you have already pulled Twiggy out of the water, you might as well see it through. Who knows, you might have so much fun in her that traipsing around in the van becomes less appealing as you explore waterways that you were unable to get the narrowboat into. And transporting twiggy to Scotland would be SIGNIFICANTLY more cost effective than having your narrowboat moved up. I have a boat trailer and a Honda pickup that I would be happy to loan you, if it were on your side of the pond. I would bet there are several followers of yours that have the same on YOUR side of the pond.

@carlthor91 9 күн бұрын

David, about the water tank, look at the weight per gallon, you will install it permanent. Best wishes from Northern Canada.

@alliehartom5978 5 күн бұрын

Oh I have some serious camper van envy going on...and I hate camping, lol!!

@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 8 күн бұрын

Good show David. Big vans don't appeal to me anymore, they did to begin with. My van ain't big and I'd still go smaller, I like cosy spaces, easy to heat and of course; easy to park.

@ebujvt65 9 күн бұрын

Love your vandamonium videos. Especially the building one. Your very entertaining, thank you

@xIDarkSideIx 9 күн бұрын

Oooooo double upload today !! TIme to stick a cuppa on cheers 💗💗

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Hope you enjoy them!

@mattevans-koch9353 9 күн бұрын

Good to see you back in the van. Between the van and the boat you should be able to scratch a very serious itch. Now I'm off to see what you have for us on Cruising the Cut channel. Take care and have a good week ahead, David.

@judithmatthews8460 9 күн бұрын

A t shirt promoting New Zealand. 🎉🎉.Thanks for the promotion. 😊

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

I will be back one day!

@JohnSmith-pl2bk 9 күн бұрын

@@Vandemonium Twiggy can do it! (Towing another Twiggy sized floating petrol tank)

@heathwellsNZ 9 күн бұрын

Loving the tee... still gutted for you that your holiday in my country was cut short by "you know what".... I hope you get to come back one day to see more!

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

I hope so too!

@jeffhoward9186 9 күн бұрын

Ahhh, David and your dry British sense of humor. What a great time it is to spend with you and learn something new. I was wondering have you ever tried your hand at narrating shows? You do a great job in your videos. Either way, thank you for sharing a few days of your life and the camping experience/trip. God Bless and have nothing but wonderful days.

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@WattsOccurring 9 күн бұрын

Hi Dave, it was lovely to get to meet you over the weekend. Hope we weren't too loud for you 😜 Thanks for showing off Rhian's van and look forward to your conversion series! (you know you want too 😜)... Hopefully see you soon, Rhian & Dai 🤗

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

A bit loud 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@WattsOccurring 9 күн бұрын

@@Vandemonium 😂😜😂

@chrisaris8756 9 күн бұрын

I imagine your afternoon sleep was hayfever - it still lays me out after 74 years!

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Quite possibly!

@jessicakellerart4268 9 күн бұрын

That lovely VW split window bus, my dream car! Will be looking forward to your next van conversion. 😉 Looks like a lovely event. Thanks for taking us along.

@alan-sk7ky 6 күн бұрын

Nothing wrong with grandpa nap at your age Dave 🙂

@jackiepersing-hy3lo 9 күн бұрын

In the Van…please go and visit Kath and Anna……we would love an update…. and Jasmine too 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Love your content on boats and vans…..how fun

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Hi, as it happens I did visit them this week but just privately as friends, not vlogging it. They are both doing very well. And I heard from Jasmine recently too, she's fine also!

@martinhyde9663 8 күн бұрын

It is nice to see you out and enjoying your campervan. Your campervan build videos in particular always have me thinking about things I could do/modify in our trailer (caravan?) I still think you should come over to Canada and drive up/down the Alaska Highway or perhaps visit Jasper/Banff and some of British Columbia's Provincial Parks. If I may take a moment for shameless self promotion. My wife and I have just finished an eighty day, 13800km, 2 provinces and 26 US states road trip with our truck (not sure of the English term... a Ford F150) and trailer (caravan?)

@Vandemonium 8 күн бұрын

One day I'd like to do that!

@dr.chrismort8448 9 күн бұрын

I think you captured the atmosphere there David

@lakelady57 9 күн бұрын

Love your NZ t-shirt but sorry you didn't get the full experience when you journeyed here. You did a great job of being sociable in the bar on the viaduct in Auckland so don't be so hard on yourself. You are sociable enough on your vlogs and very interesting, this was fun and I do hope you get carried away in the future with another van redo. :)

@pageant1fd 9 күн бұрын

Maybe the Piriton zonked you , to explain your unscheduled sleep sir. Thanks for sharing.

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Could be!

@billharris6886 9 күн бұрын

Hi David, it looks like the camper van weekend was quite enjoyable, I enjoyed it as well via your video. I was a hyper-introvert growing up but, have slowly become surprisingly more socialable over the years (I am 68) so, give up hope. Although, you made good progress in the later part of the video. I think there is possibly some salve available for that itch you have at the Pharmacy: "Camper van major project itch be-gone"; one of those miracle products in a bottle. Thanks for another interesting one - Cheerio!

@pitched_up_wanderers 9 күн бұрын

Great video, and it was really nice to meet you.

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Cheers! 😀😀😀

@peakyparttimers9362 9 күн бұрын

Very soothing video Thank-you 😊

@Johndunkley-gz7ji 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for putting Doris in your video, and our dinette area isn’t that posh 😂

@Vandemonium 6 күн бұрын

Merely having a separate dinette is posh!!! Thanks for letting me look around 😀

@stephenlittle7534 7 күн бұрын

Hi. I think some if us were wondering if you saw the pizza thing. As i would have loved to have seen it. And i am sure you would have loved a piece or slice yourself. 😊😊😊

@Vandemonium 7 күн бұрын

Unfortunately, I didn't see it in the end!

@garycrowther4912 9 күн бұрын

It’s been too long , love your vids need more of them . Totally sympathise either way the not being sociable I can only socialise for so long myself.

@cbeuck5024 9 күн бұрын

" Dry Wit" thank you that is what you have lots of .....makes what could be mundane fun😊. Can u take van conversion ideas and use on the Twiggy refurb? Good luck with that thanks Jan Adelaide

@PrevostKlaus 9 күн бұрын

6:44 Time for an Air Conditioner lol Cheers Mate ✌️😎😄

@freddythomas2112 9 күн бұрын

Vans all the way! Some beautiful vans love the cottage- like one.

@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 9 күн бұрын

good vid on you out on travels good see you meet up with frends and stalls tan cool vans thanks lee

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Misunderstoodboygenius 9 күн бұрын

That was an Avion, not an airstream. There were quite a few of the aluminium streamlined camper makers for a while.

@rotinkerbell 9 күн бұрын

Thank you- I adore watching your wee videos.

@JeghedderThomas Күн бұрын

Ah yes, us introverts must of course hide away after a lot of socialising, makes sense. As for the sudden and long nap, well, we're getting on a bit, aren't we? I do catch myself just wanting forty winks and then waking up two-three hours later feeling a bit groggy and seemingly having two days instead of just the one. (also, hayfever doesn't help on the energy levels - I've got the itchy eyes and sniffles every summer)

@LisaMarli 9 күн бұрын

Looks like a fun relaxing time. Shaun the sheep is a family favorite. Yeah, I'd be finding all the SF&F fans and discuss things like Doctor Who. Who wouldn't like a TARDIS for your travel van? Think of all the unlimited space inside. 😂

@gafrers 9 күн бұрын

You are always Honest, i love it. Great to see a new van video The Old Panda 4x4 are the best, truly offroaders, not that one. 🤣🤣

@stargazer5784 9 күн бұрын

The easiest way to become more 'sociable' is with a nip or two of your favorite libation. A good scotch, or if that's a bit too strong, maybe a fine cognac or brandy...

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

I'm not much of a drinker and it tends to make me fall asleep!

@frankquevedo6001 9 күн бұрын

Ah the gypsy life! Nothing else needed. Just a star to guide you by!

@greenspiritarts 9 күн бұрын

I saw that little turquoise gem when you were checking in and hoping we’d get a second look and perhaps a tour….yes, it had a lot to recommend! If the decorative wooden slats were removed from the interior ceiling, you just might have gotten that extra inch!!! Loved seeing the different set ups and creativity. Thanks for a lovely tour, as always!!!! ❤

@Vandemonium 8 күн бұрын

True!!

@JackalGB 9 күн бұрын

David, you MUST get carried away. It would make a great video series. 😄👍

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Hahahahaha maybe!

@Jimfoxyboy 9 күн бұрын

The van with the fox art on it, much aww.. though I could be a tad biased. ;)

@Vandemonium 7 күн бұрын

🤣

@josephpotterf9459 9 күн бұрын

Thanks David ...note not an Airstream but an Avion similar but well made too . love the vdubs

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Oooh!! I hadn't heard of those; automatically thought anything shiny metallic was an Airstream!!

@metrickarma 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for another one, David!

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian 9 күн бұрын

Repeat after me, “David must get carried away”……….. as that way we get to see him do another van refit. 🙏👍😀

@myhillslife27 9 күн бұрын

Nice.. time with one self is lovely

@MACMoneU2 9 күн бұрын

15:29 that is an excellent series. I heard a rumor it was being developed for film and I hope they do it justice. Such great characters. Interesting video as always. Thanks.

@gregbolitho9775 5 күн бұрын

Nice goin David. Still miss my Iload but been thinking about roof top tent but the Xtrail wont fit the roof racks I got. Tents are a little chilly. Always been fond of Chevrolet/Bedford vans, nice big box. If you were getting rid of yours I'd take yours, but gettin it down here'd be a bit hard but. Nice 1 m8, stay vertical Eh!

@Vandemonium 4 күн бұрын

Cheers Greg

@JohnSmith-pl2bk 9 күн бұрын

David, Look at a high top or fibreglass addition to your van. basically a fibreglass extension cap that fits over the hole they cut in your existing van roof... or a collapsible VW Camper style roof with canvas folding sides?

@ziggarillo 9 күн бұрын

Summer hasn't even begun. Your video is at the end of Spring.

@andrewdebbiebridge7205 9 күн бұрын

Love the NZ shirt

@bobuncle8704 9 күн бұрын

What a great weekend

@horstszibulski19 3 күн бұрын

Yes there's always the itch...I know... 😇

@ben31tube 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for the excellent video. I always enjoy your narration!

@Vandemonium 8 күн бұрын

Cheers!

@apkelly01 9 күн бұрын

You played nap roulette and got 2 hours, lol. Thanks for the video. It was very interesting. So many vans and I share your enthusiasm for the big ones.

@Vandemonium 9 күн бұрын

Little ones!!

@apkelly01 9 күн бұрын

@Vandemonium I meant lack of enthusiasm!..I love the little ones, I have a little one! 🙈

@pdxyadayada 9 күн бұрын

WHAT..a new V Vlog? How fun!

@dennismatthews6660 9 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@Mikeybike 9 күн бұрын

Avion, not an airstream, very nice.

@jimhshull 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for your latest episode which as always is interesting to view. I note that your cheese sandwich appears that the tomato you add are vine fresh.

@Vandemonium 8 күн бұрын

Ha, no, they're just Tesco cheap salad tomatoes, I'm too mean to pay for posh ones.