Botching My Own Haircut, Sea Caves & Redwoods

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Жыл бұрын

#vanlife #diy #fulltimetravel
In an effort to be more self sufficient, I have been cutting my own hair. And today is the day to tackle being a barber again. I’ve come here to Big River Estuary State Marine Conservation Area in Mendocino California. This is a beautiful area surrounded not only by the river but also the ocean and redwood trees. After my somewhat successful haircut, we take a walk out the the ocean and check out the sea caves. Then we walk up through the redwoods to get a good look at the beautiful blue-green color of Big River below. Then we drove up to Fort Bragg and get dinner started.
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@veetoutas Жыл бұрын

I don't know why, but I enjoy Your videos a lot. They give me some kind of strange satisfaction and peace. Somewhere deep in my heart, I feel attraction to be a nomad. Thank you. Your videos are highly appreciated.

@johnsparkman2007 Жыл бұрын

The "one minute barber" on KZfaq Scott. Good channel.

@Seajunkie Жыл бұрын

The water looks beautiful! The hair cut came out looking good too, 👌🏼

@islandgirl5472 Жыл бұрын

Aloha Scott - What a treat, I really look forward to your videos especially after a long week at the office doing the 9 to 5. Your videos accompanied by your soothing voice helps me to immerse in some much needed “me” time. Thank you for all that you do….

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

That’s a great compliment. Thank you

@thewizzzzard Жыл бұрын

I literally watch mostly for the soothing voice/relaxing lifestyle 😁. Helps me chill and calm down.

@lisannenorman2109 Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more.

@ElyseF00 Жыл бұрын

Amazing what a hot shower can do in making you feel better. Enjoying your videos.

@totallyleftfield Жыл бұрын

Those sounds were what we call in Canada.. Cobra Chickens (Canadian Geese) and as my Dad used to say to me after getting a haircut.. "well, that's what hats are for" Cheers from Montreal Quebec Canada =)

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Viva Le Habitants!

@totallyleftfield Жыл бұрын

@@StaticCamperVan "bien sur".. Of course! ;)

@juliebutler8241 2 ай бұрын

Hey Scott, one more thing...about showers. In my highboy Leer campershell, I sit on my 3 wedge foam thingies made into a chair, put a contractor's black plastic bag over me, and under me. I shower with a small garden sprayer of warm water, and the water empties into a collapsible basin. Easy peasy. I stay warm, got privacy and use minimal water. Towel dry and dress. It's amazing what one can do in a tiny space!

@patricialegare6847 Жыл бұрын

I love my coffee decaf with honey and cream hot in the winter and cold or hot in summer.

@gailjohnson6670 Жыл бұрын

Nice job on hair cut. Saving yourself $$ for sure. Thank you for video. Blessings to you.

@tobymeade3222 Жыл бұрын

Remill is an Excellent Food choice!🌞

@carolynrivera9745 Жыл бұрын

👋 Im new here, loving your Channel. Im impressed with your haircut, i cut my own hair as well. And if its short so what, it will grow back quickly 😊 I love all the walks you taking us on, and how you explain thing's. And your meal look delicious. Ok enough for now , thanks for taking us along on your journey Bye-bye 👋

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carolyn 👍🏼

@ElyseF00 Жыл бұрын

Me too, I'm a newbie. Very enjoyable watching and listening to his days.

@seanh4841 Жыл бұрын

The haircut looks great

@amobiel7383 Жыл бұрын

You are so calm and down to earth...love to watch...your vids are waaay to short 😉

@pmwizard48 Жыл бұрын

They say the difference between a good cut and bad cut is two weeks. Hang in there!

@SilverRose1937 Жыл бұрын

It looks good. I like the fly by the seat of your pants method. & if I'm being completely honest I liked it before too. The rough and rugged look is admirable on you imo. Thanks for the beauty the peace & the inspiration. You're the real deal. Gourmet coffee barbershop showerhouse & sauna all from a minivan!!!! You tha man!!!

@tobymeade3222 Жыл бұрын

Water is so Blue, Beautiful ❤️,these Caves are a Good place to Cool off if its really Hot 🥵

@thizizliz Жыл бұрын

Yes! Mendocino is gorgeous! WAIT - WHAT? You like coffee?😅 Me too! ☕

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

😂

@tobymeade3222 Жыл бұрын

Scott gald to have watched your Adventures going to Forest, oceansides,ect. You & others make my Day a Good Journey!👍✌️🤞🙌🙏🇺🇸🌅🌄💫🌞🤩

@jeanieirwin4747 Жыл бұрын

Your happiest living a simple life. Your a regional expert in van life culture . You have been able to transfer what you learned by your honest authentic videos. I hope you recognize that your contribution to van lifers, goal setters, dreamers and adventure seekers is unique and inspiring . Thank you.

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeanie

@rozswartzett180 Жыл бұрын

Smiling the whole video, especially your hair cutting part. Very cute. 😊

@patricialegare6847 Жыл бұрын

The scenery is beautiful. Great idea with the tarp. Diy shower is wonderful. When cutting your hair you could sit in a chair under the tarp. By the way you did a great job . You look very nice love you smile and lil laugh.

@darladillaha7466 Жыл бұрын

Coffee, vans, Mendocino and Sonoma county are my favorite things. Thank you for your videos. ❤

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Darla

@Selahbrooke3 Жыл бұрын

Your hair cut turned out nice. I enjoyed watching all the scenery- God is an amazing artist... Thanks for taking us along on your van life journey.

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Selah

@KPQuietLife Жыл бұрын

No botch, still handsome imo:) Beautiful area, will definitely visit again.

@annettewess1572 Жыл бұрын

If I could I would either be at the beach or in a forest. I have a niece that has bee hives. It is the beat honey I’ve ever had. A great cup of coffee is a science sometimes😊

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

That’s what’s so great about Mendocino, you can have both at once

@bevtrue6937 Жыл бұрын

I SO miss No. Cal. When i first went up that way, i rented a kayak and fell in love with that area (sea caves/wow) and bought a sea kayak. Only just recently sold it 30(?) years later. LOVE kayaking.

@ericadavenport2039 Жыл бұрын

You are so calm and gentle and seem like a really great guy.

@elflordsjourneys Жыл бұрын

Nice thing about hair is it grows back, at least for most people. Love that beach too, maybe you should rename your channel "Mendo Man"😊

@pam164 Жыл бұрын

Beach and river are so gorgeous, what a lovely place. Your hair looks fine.

@davidbanner7972 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy you made this Great Video Awsom Champ

@MacksellAKQJ109 Жыл бұрын

I started cutting my hair march of 2020 when the pandemic hit. I was paying 12.00 + 5.00 tip. No waiting or driving plus I’ve saved $612.00 over three years. It’s probably more now, I haven’t checked.

@CADreemz Жыл бұрын

Aww man, you cut your hair! I was digging the Saturday Night Fever vibes, also Frankie Valle is touring CA now, you could have rocked it at his concert! 😂❤

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

🤣

@barbaragamache2751 Жыл бұрын

coffee, coffee, coffee, lol love it

@margoburns9085 Жыл бұрын

Coffee, coffee, coffee. Love it, I am with you my friend. Sounds like your location is giving your coffee stiff competition for the love of your life. 😁

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

☕☕☕

@JR-playlists Жыл бұрын

Hi, you can consider gifting the shower room to a goodwill and while you're there, look for a device called a flowbee. The flowbee is the most foolproof way of cutting your own hair on a budget. The only downside in a vanlife application is the vacuum requirement, but if you have a vacuum, it would be a golden solution. When howler moneys can fly.........to Canada!

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

I haven’t owned a vacuum in over nine years

@maadolfo905 Жыл бұрын

About a year ago hotels were not as expensive and I gave myself a hair cut and color and even set up my sewing machine and worked on a corset i was making.... Used the hot iron to press a skirt and took a nice fellow out to dinner . That cut and color gave me some confidence 😊

@allisonboston5738 Жыл бұрын

Cold water “dips” have many health benefits.

@toddsmith450 Жыл бұрын

I really look forward to your post enjoy your day man and be safe.

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd

@judybeatty8044 Жыл бұрын

I used a one gallon water jug for my showers when I camp.l fill half with cold water and then some hot..testing the temperature while filling it.l could tie it above me and tip out the water.l use the jugs with the handle

@patricialegare6847 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous beach and the water color is so pretty.

@conchscooter Жыл бұрын

I use a sheet clipped to the open rear doors of my (full sized) Promaster. It gets wet when I use the Nemo solar shower on a windy day but it dries quickly and folds small when not in use. Your tarp creates a whole new room! The stuff we use to live in a van..!

@LIFE_is_G20OD Жыл бұрын

The caves are gorgeous!! And great job on the haircut!

@belindatraviss4926 Жыл бұрын

Love your usual procrastination when it comes to your hair cutting routine, thought you’d make another coffee to lube the process and take more time!! Hair looks great ❤

@overcoffeemeditativemoment8084 Жыл бұрын

Good Night Sweet Dreams Certainly Breath Takingly Beautiful and Life Giving Sustainable ...can feel the brightness of The Day's Pleasant Walk giving for both restfulness As well as for Energy Anew ...as Memory comes into play Reminding me of these kinds of Past Blessings When Days Well Lived and Experienced Thank You for taking this Journey And giving forth through video These Moments that Sustain Life

@colleenreimer3639 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos. I like how you enjoy the beauty of nature around you and a good cup of coffee! Fun to watch you make great meals on a one burner stove lol! A shower with an iced tea bottle! The simplicity of your life is just really wonderful! Thank you! BTW the hair looks great too! Good job!

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Thanks Colleen

@robertlutz2244 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see Big River Park again! If I recall correctly, you were here and did another fine video quite some time ago. Always good to return to a place we were at, in the past.

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Big River is such a great little spot. It never feels too crowded either

@sandrataylor1438 Жыл бұрын

thanks Scott for the tip on Dr. Bonner's hand lotion.. you're right, it's GOOD FOR HAIR TOO. My hair feels instantly rejuvenated and I am sure it will grow strong and healthy with this all natural application.. ps I think your hair always looks wonderful by the way.

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Good to hear it’s working for you too

@patricialegare6847 Жыл бұрын

You right might as well keep going 😊😊❤❤

@heidib.9281 Жыл бұрын

You look younger, very nice...good job! I love your videos, they inspire me. Have a good time!🌅

@denizsaygin Жыл бұрын

Hi Scott. Mendicino looks like a great area for making ASMR videos btw. Peace!

@janetkrulock1971 Жыл бұрын

Great haircut Scott! Looks like a professional did it

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

I had to go back and fix it a few days later. It was a little choppy. Haha

@aarongill2942 Жыл бұрын

@@StaticCamperVanI cut my own hair and find I never get it all the first time

@eddymahon1503 Жыл бұрын

I finally figured out it was time to give up on my receding hairline and now shave it all off. Takes 5 minutes. Must be nice to have a thick head of hair like you do. You did a good job.

@leonorlizardo9174 Жыл бұрын

What a good thing to be able to do for yourself. it turned out fine and you did not have to sit thru a haircut with an unknown person. Funny i had just viewed your vid when u had the elevation issue. So great to see you enjoying life. 🎉

@alieneiasillo7148 Жыл бұрын

You should just stay for a month…if you love it so much just stay and enjoy it till you want to move on😊

@shaunhall960 9 ай бұрын

I started cutting my hair over 40 years ago. Now it's just something I do and not even think about. Save time and money.

@ElyseF00 Жыл бұрын

I have to say, it looks so gorgeous up there. Can hardly believe my eyes! Must be stunning in person.

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen

@ElyseF00 Жыл бұрын

@@StaticCamperVan I can imagine so!

@dinrobinson5132 Жыл бұрын

Enjoying your sense of humour Scott, I'm howling at your Howler monkey crack! Also I googled "Mujer" since you were having trouble with that coffee, and no wonder! Mujer means women in spanish, so you were drinking women's coffee. You'll have to let your hair grow long if you want to have it again. :)

@lenabrown6445 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say Hi. Loving all your videos, thank you ❤😊

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lena

@rvgrandmacharlotte4604 Жыл бұрын

Your hair looks fine to me. I am not picky like many of the women I know. My late husband was the one who cared about his looks where this country girl could care less.

@KaltrinaDemiri Жыл бұрын

Wow 😯 what a beautiful place

@tobymeade3222 Жыл бұрын

CGood Day Scott 🌞 Hair cuts these days are the price of a Barbercilp set! Tarps are all the same! But when they get cold ,some are hard to Fold! If you want to save money 🤑 buy Extra large storage, garbage Bags!👍✌️🤞🙌🙏🇺🇸🌅🌄💫🤩🌞

@lynnsmith2648 Жыл бұрын

That is a special place

@gtreib65 2 ай бұрын

You are a smart dude. Enjoy your nomad life.....

@tedQAZ Жыл бұрын

A travel blog and coffee chat all in one, nice job. Normally I don't care much for blog.'s this long but this one kept my attention throughout.

@suzbeefranklin6053 Жыл бұрын

Nice coffee experience…. I look forward to your videos

@Regi869 Жыл бұрын

With the prices of haircuts these days, it's worth it cutting your own hair. Most electric shavers now include the side (over ears) attachments which help a lot. ✌

@susie4517 Жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, your haircut looks great. I like it short. You have a great sense of ingenuity in making things to shower with. You always manage to find really beautiful little haunts whether it be towns or lanscape. I luv that beach (sadly i don't know how to swim) but love the water. I have been copying your recipes but yours look tastier. But, there's my 10 cups coffee to comfort me. Be safe. Really enjoy your videos. 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

That’s a perfect beach for you because the water is always freezing cold!

@susie4517 Жыл бұрын

Oh no, ha ha. Hey, have you gone in that water Scott? 😆

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Noooooo, too cold!

@sharonoldham4374 Жыл бұрын

You did a good job on your hair cut. I like the shorter look. Have a good week. 😊

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

You too, Sharon

@pamelachiraq8802 Жыл бұрын

A new video . A much needed gift on this rainy day. Thank you ❤️

@maadolfo905 Жыл бұрын

My own self inflicted hair cuts sometimes turn out great....sometimes not but luckily im not a perfectionist ..... Thanks for the words....Mary

@stebishopnomad1838 Жыл бұрын

Such a stunning area your in Scott, I really am going to have to visit the US before I expire lol . I really look forward to your videos on a Sunday morning thank you.

@seanh4841 Жыл бұрын

Great tip about presoaking grains, I do that with pasta and rice

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Hmm, I’ve never tried soaking rice. I gotta try it

@mhammer5 Жыл бұрын

Great video Scott. All of your haircuts have looked excellent. It's been a windy spring where I live too. 20's for wind recently today sunny sky 15mph wind and 64°.

@3generations393 Жыл бұрын

You did a great job on your hair 👍 I'm a long way from California but I have too agree-it's beautiful & the water looks very inviting. Thank you for sharing 🙏✌🌎💞

@lovingatlanta Жыл бұрын

👍🤩💝Awesome. Thanks for touring us around. I look forward to visiting there. It seems like my kind of place. I love Sedona, Az like how you love that place. However in recent years it’s over run with tourist and people not taking care of the sacred area.😭 Take care.💝

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

The easily accessible free camping around Sedona really brings in the crowds. Mendocino is a little more difficult to get to which keeps some people away. But it can get a little crowded in the summer

@lovingatlanta Жыл бұрын

@@StaticCamperVan - 👍Oh that’s true about Sedona. I see the difference and understand what mean about Mendocino. Each location has a pro and a con about its location.😞

@maadolfo905 Жыл бұрын

Last one i promise.... I just got to the part of video where we could see the hair cut.... I had a good giggle.... You are so unique ...the hair is fine...😊

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

The haircuts always look ok when first cut. The next day, not so much. It looks worse as it grows out

@maadolfo905 Жыл бұрын

I worked a 12 hr shift with my little lady who will be 98 in July ..... I have two more of those 12 hr days then a day off.... So I'm off to Dreamland.... Thanks for the words ....good night

@ChippiSweet Жыл бұрын

Nice to see someone using heavy whipping cream in the coffee. I do the same. No carbs. Also, your haircut looks great! I’ll be so nervous going near a cave! Me? I don’t think so! You’re brave. I agree about the quality of the gyms. Sometimes they look dingy. The trees and waters are mesmerizing.✨

@Kaydenjay55 Жыл бұрын

You did a great job. Looks handsome ❤

@rachels3720 Жыл бұрын

I'm impressed the flavor with your of Groundworks yellow label blend coffee. I'm an old Kona coffee farmer and have been drinking our own Kona coffee for many decades. Decided to try your suggestion and I found it very smooth tasting.

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

So cool. Nice to hear from a professional. At some point, I need to try Kona again.

@davemenard5089 Жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t it have been great to live in that area in the pre-modern world. I’m talking bow-n-arrow times. Before computers

@ingridqmanning5763 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching your videos. I find you are a bit funny sometimes and I like that. Keep the videos coming and I will keep watching. Safe journey .

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ingrid

@ingridqmanning5763 Жыл бұрын

@@StaticCamperVan You are welcome😇

@robynshore7942 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous place to be!

@randbasic Жыл бұрын

“Lower” them ears! LoL 😂 Thanks for sharing! Love that clipper it’s great!

@kathyl726 Жыл бұрын

The sounds you were hearing on the walk sound like the geese here in Roseburg, OR.

@sjayne27 9 ай бұрын

I decided to give heavy whipping cream a try in my coffee, thanks to you. And I remembered to buy eggs…now I just have to remember to cook them! 😅

@campervanhelsing Жыл бұрын

That is a really beautiful place

@mondoenterprises6710 Жыл бұрын

There are some good mens self hair cut with clippers videos on yt. But you did an admirable job.

@clarkleakins879 Жыл бұрын

Return the tarp to HF, they should exchange if you have the receipt. Although the method which you are utilizing, it seems like you don't really require that specific grommet. You don't have a bag style solar shower? I find that style very compact and useful. Alternative, buy a 1 gallon collapsible water jug. Put it on the roof above your shower area, set in sun for a while Short length of tube attached to the spout, cap with small holes, and you are set! Seek out a barber/beautician school for reasonable hair cut/styling.

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

I’m not a fan of the bag showers. They are hard to get fully dried out between uses and tend to grow mold.

@rosemarie20 Жыл бұрын

:-) Men always want to cut their hair off when it's already perfect. Didn't you share this beach, the caves, and the river with us last year? It looks so familiar to me but, I've never been there in person.

@gayleb9656 Жыл бұрын

Good haircut 👍🏻

@suzanaslejmar6166 Жыл бұрын

The water is just gorgeous .

@RollingTortugaPaquita Жыл бұрын

Looking good😊

@jeffersonspace Жыл бұрын

Hey Scott - that haircut looks good. Thanks for the video.

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@tirawideman Жыл бұрын

Nice hair cut, you look so much younger! Love the videos, im a city nomad right now but after some last minute business deals are concluded im heading out on the open rosd. Very insightful videos

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

I’m a city van dweller most of the time, there are some benefits to being city bound. Best wishes on getting out on the road

@terrybard8688 Жыл бұрын

You did a good job cutting your hair you are getting better. You take care stay safe.

@debragarcia9978 Жыл бұрын

Your hair looks good

@turtlegram31656 Жыл бұрын

I think you did a fine job I think your hair looks nice. I have been cutting my own hair for years and I cut my dog's hair too. I do occasionally mess us both up but we love each other anyway. I was never happy with the way people cut my hair and I just thought I can screw up my own hair myself for free

@bonniekaye Жыл бұрын

*Great video!* *Loved the beach!* 🙂👍🌹

@karlbe8414 Жыл бұрын

A hair clipper at Costco was a very good investment. I do #3 top, #2 sides, small mirror for the back (hardest part) and good to go! You can save $150/year, quit the silly coffee habit altogether. It won't be fun at first, but what do you "need" it for ? I personally do Matcha in the morning these days. Visit me in Redwood City when you come through town. Love the area just outside Lone Pine, but sadly have not been in quite a while. Stay safe!

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Coffee is my hobby. I won’t ever give it up

@Bernimv Жыл бұрын

Ahh, man, I was hoping to see how you put your tarp on and what you used all around. You have really nice hair, and you've done a great haircut 💇‍♂️ .. feel very great to get those loose hairs off skin (porque pica) it itches 😆 love your shower idea, cool. Love the beautiful caverns and definitivamente Oceanside (I just, it amazes me of the beauty and don't get tired, I sound like a broken record abd apologize for that)😁

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

The other side of the tarp was held on exactly the same as the side I showed. Magnetic hooks and clips.

@Bernimv Жыл бұрын

@@StaticCamperVan oohhh okay gracias for explaining 👍🏻

@tobymeade3222 Жыл бұрын

❤ Scott you are a Coffee ☕ Exspert!👍✌️🤞🙌🙏🇺🇸🌅🌄💫🌞🤩☕