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@StevenShaw Жыл бұрын
Clicking on your link states one month free.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
@@StevenShaw yes your right, I see that. I'll chase that up with them tomorrow morning buddy 👍 apologies
@Outandaboutwithpoggy Жыл бұрын
Walked Offa’s Dyke in my twenties ( 50 years ago ), started at Prestatyn, walked to Chepstow, Then walked it back along the dyke to Clun and then walked to Bridgnorth where my parents had a caravan, in all took me around a month, eventually when I got back to work with no reasonable excuse to not having been there and no doctors note to bluff any “ Illness “ I may have encountered my boss politely told me where to go, but you know I had just returned from an adventure and I couldn’t have cared less, so with a smile and a skip in my stride I was at the Labour exchange ( Job Centre ) on the Monday and after choosing a job with many on offer I started work on the Tuesday, no longer walking long distance paths at 70, but memories remain and yes the Dyke was a defensive construction, nice video by the way, thanks for sharing…..Mike
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video Mike and thanks for sharing that 🙂 a warm story than one 👍. Thanks for leaving a comment
@ewanstevenson Жыл бұрын
Even the campsite had bad weather? Cos normally, as soon as you turn into the site, the sun comes out, the birds start singing and unicorns skip across the field. 😉
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 yeh that didn't happen this time unfortunately lol
@rodneywoids309 Жыл бұрын
Great video Nice campground
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers Rodney 🙂 yeh it was decent to be fair 👍
@theresadepastina2757 Жыл бұрын
Only one problem with using Readly, you will end up having the local news shops closing down because no one will go to them any longer. For example, a customer will no longer have human interaction, buy other products from the shop, and in time the shop will close and the owner will be out of work and the downward spiral will continue........Just saying. Still love your videos!
@wendyjones3953 Жыл бұрын
Hi Brendon, in Welsh Lynn means lake, no wonder you see so many signs with that name. Nice lake on the ‘back road’ to Tywyn near Aberdovey - Tal-y-Lyn (the long lake). Really flat in the valley. Nice pub there (if it’s still open post-covid), good food and seating outside. Soooo quiet there - oh, until the odd Hawk jet hurtles down the valley! You used to be able to hire little rowing boats from the building opposite the pub. You could Google to see if pub has van over nighters in its car park.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Hey Wendy, thanks for the location suggestion 🙂 I'll take a look at it 👍. Yeh the Welsh name makes sense now, I drive past sooo many lakes.
@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын
Nice trip! Love seeing you and Matti out and about! I wish I had a friend to come along and do the washing up after I cook!
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙂 yeh it was a great trip and he's a good lad is Matti 👍. I'm still waiting for him to cook me a meal 🤣 but fair play to him, he did offer to wash up. We always have a good laugh 🙂
@davebirch1976 Жыл бұрын
Imagine being out on a day like today with all the thunder and lightning 😂
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Dred to think lol. Thankfully this was filmed a few weeks back
@davebirch1976 Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExploressounds fun, but probably wouldn't be 😂
@4dfootball889 Жыл бұрын
Two blokes one van, cook up somthing special in the back of a van😂🤣😂
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
That's a different site I think your referencing 🤣🤣🤣
@trishamy6512 Жыл бұрын
Moel rhymes with soil and boil👍 and Rhydymwyn is more like Ridder mew-in😊
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers for that 👍 I always need help with the Welsh pronunciation 🤣
@trishamy6512 Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores no problem I enjoy your adventures even though I no longer have a van, great to see walks and campsite ideas, cooking etc too especially with so much laughter and enthusiasm😊
@Dee-B82 Жыл бұрын
Great vid as always B, I believe Offas Dyke was constructioned in the 8th century on the orders of King Offa of Mercia for defence and divides from other Kingdoms and the Welsh, it spans many many miles along the welsh border. With some lovely walks with beautiful views 😊x
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Ahhh brilliant, thanks for the info 👍 always wondered what it really was. Yeh I've seen a few nice walks signposted along its borders
@Dee-B82 Жыл бұрын
@BrendanExplores The British Isles was a patchwork of communities/Kingdoms ran by powerful Chieftans/Kings ever changing through war, alliences & marriages this continued for hundreds of years after the Romans left. Then insert the Northmen (Vikings) in 793AD when they landed in Lindisfarne and plundered the monastery and put the fear of God into the people literally 😳 its obviously long winded with many a tale missing but this is where the Kingdom of Wessex begin to emerge very powerful and where the TV drama "The Last Kingdom" draws it inspiration from, if you haven't guessed I do love reading about history it's just a hobby tho.... (DISCLAIMER) I'm no history buff 🤣x
@dazad1972 Жыл бұрын
you should try Frikadellen from aldi they are propper tasty you would love them, they go well with savoury rice
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Oooo I'll have to give them a try mate, thanks for the suggestion 🙂👍
@georgeelee07 Жыл бұрын
Must say, i was in stitches watching you trying to pronounce Rhydymwyn 😂 Loving the videos dude.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 that's good to hear lol I was giggling as I was editing that bit haha
@agrooy7737 Жыл бұрын
Another great video as always Brendan, that food looked good mate, and you know the score, whoever cooks doesn’t wash up,🤣🤣
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers buddy 👍 yeh the food was delicious 😋 and fair play to Matti, he offered to do that but your right, that's the score 🤣
@georgieboi5127 Жыл бұрын
Love the videos mate cant wait for the next one 💯
@johnturner815210 ай бұрын
Legend mate. Enjoy your videos
@adamtoutdoors6390 Жыл бұрын
Not great weather mate but all cosy in the van buddy. Nice video matey. Hooe your all well? Atb Adam 👍🏻👍🏻
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Bit gloomy outside mate but yeh definitely glad we had the van to shelter in 👍. All good here mate, hope you are as well?
@adamtoutdoors6390 Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores im all good thanks buddy
@adammelvin4753 Жыл бұрын
Have you thought about doing a video of your favourite places you have stayed? Would be pretty cool, we're actually looking at campers now (really excited!) so would be awesome to see what the best places to stay are!
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
That's not a bad idea at all mate 👍 I'll have to have a think about my favourite spots 🙂
@adamgodbold6923 Жыл бұрын
Hi brendan, I belive your theory about offa's dyke is correct. We actually drive green lanes all over shropshire and parts of wales, and it just so happens we drive some lanes over and around offa's dyke! So many walks and trails. Great content as always
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the clarification Adam 👍 I thought I heard that theory somewhere 🙂 glad to know I was correct. Glad you liked the video
@gazoutdoorsadventures Жыл бұрын
Awesome video can never get board of your content keep them flowing 👍🏼
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, glad your enjoying them 🙂
@aquariusstarchild5156 Жыл бұрын
Hi Brendan shropshire lass again lol .soz but I totally live your channel mate .lovely idea n love belly pork .yummy grub again .can't wait for the waterfall ❤❤ LAURA xx
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers Laura 🙂 really glad your enjoying the channel 👍 should have the next video out next Sunday 🤞
@tooyoungtobeold8756 Жыл бұрын
Great video as usual, thank you Brendan. We just got back from a 3 week trip to Sicily in our campervan, but I do like camping around the UK.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂 and that sounds lovely! 👍 Hoping to do the same at some point
@deanbrown2015 Жыл бұрын
As an owner of a 1967 split screen owner I can tell you they are cold and not particularly great to drive. But they are such an iconic vehicle and you wouldn’t believe how much interest they generate wherever you are!!! They’re fantastic to own and great investments, even though I have no intention of selling mine.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Yeh the history is brilliant, where it all started really 🙂. Thanks for sharing an owner's experience of it 👍
@deanbrown2015 Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores Brendan you should do a camp at Santa Pod on a VW event, fantastic weekends for partying, or just chilling with friends and families. Would be a decent vlog and something a bit different.
@matthewtanner9823 Жыл бұрын
Llyn Is Lake in Welsh Brendan
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Ahhh cheers mate, thanks 🙂👍
@The_Bearded_Wanderer Жыл бұрын
Where exactly were you expecting a by hillfort to be If not on top of a hill 😂
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
The writing was on the wall mate 🤣🤣🤣
@robindd Жыл бұрын
Hey! Nice video as usual Brendan. Älska means Love/Adore in Swedish. Best regards from Sweden
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Ahhh appreciate that info mate 🙂 have you ever seen that cider brand in Sweden? Glad you liked the video buddy 👍
@robindd Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores Hey! I never tried it, since its not being sold in Sweden. Seems like it's produced in the UK with Swedish owners. Common ciders in Sweden are Rekoderlig, Kopparberg etc.
@Shooting_With_A_Lens Жыл бұрын
Llyn means lake so you stayed at lake Rhys 😊
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Ahh cheers for that mate 🙂👍
@chriseades2400 Жыл бұрын
When did u get the 2nd diamond in your ear? The youtube ads finally paying off?😂 great vid as always
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 that my friend I'll have you know is only the finest cubic zirconia 😉 glad you liked the video mate, still a way for me to go yet until I break even but I'll get there 👍
@purescam Жыл бұрын
I'm nearly done with my Fiat Doblo maxi, I've found the process to be great! and a good van to convert!
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Nice one mate 👍 good vehicles them 🙂 I wish you many happy camps
@bencuraza6503 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see our Overseas International Community road adventures from coastal California. Both of you Thank You for Sharing look forward to your next Vid ☘️🚐☘️👍👍⬆️
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Nice one Ben 👍 glad you enjoyed it buddy 🙂 have a great week!
@mpdale90 Жыл бұрын
I've had that cider before too! It's nice isn't it. That hill looked very windy 🤣 I've got great news Brendan! I've just bought a van this weekend 😀 Can't wait to start converting it and then using it too! Yours is one of the channels that has made me want to do it more and more too so thanks for that!
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Brilliant mate! So happy for you 🙂 are you converting it yourself or is it already finished? I wish you many happy adventures in your new van 😁👍
@mpdale90 Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores thanks mate 🙂 and yeah I’m going to do it myself so wish me luck haha 😂 got to give it go though haven’t you! I’m sure I will have many good adventures in it just like you do 😊
@louisecoupland Жыл бұрын
Enjoy and my pleasure x
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂👍
@adventureswithelz Жыл бұрын
Was 15min away from here today! Great video mate, keep em coming lad ❤
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Ahh really? Small world eh 🙂 glad you liked it mate 👍
@rhiannicola8313 Жыл бұрын
Llyn means lake .. so you stayed at lake Rhys .. 🏴
@floatingfreedom6091 Жыл бұрын
Älska is love in Swedish :)
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, really? That's interesting. Cider was delicious 🙂👍
@df9177 Жыл бұрын
Llyn translated to English means lake. The way we pronounce it in Welsh is with a double LL, which many find hard to do. The best way to do it is to put the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth and sharply blow through your mouth. Now that your going over the Dyke for a few more visits I'm expecting some proper Welsh from you Brendan, Good Morning - Bore Da. Pronounced Bo-re(as in do, RH, mi) and the Da part is pronounced like Ya but do it as a D instead if the Y (and da is actually cow in welsh, another one you can use lol) Good night is- Nos Da. Basically you just say No, but it's Noooos Da (da as in above) Thank you is Diolch - So it's D....ol......ch(the sound you make when u just start to snore) They'll love you in certain parts of Wales if you try a few Welsh words. Expecting to see some Welsh from you and Matty in a few vids now and if you go to that railway station in North Wales, it's another one I can teach you!!
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Nice one mate 👍 thanks for the info on the pronunciation 🙂. Actually might be interesting to try and speak a bit Welsh (the Welsh way) 🤣 instead of me making a hash of it lol. I do love Wales, it's beautiful
@fulltimefreelance Жыл бұрын
Moel Arthur, 5 min drive for me. Actually stayed in the carpark there a few times, though not great if its really windy which it looks like it was when you were there!
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
That's how it's spelt! Thank you for that clarification 👍 yeh it's a lovely little spot to be fair and I didn't spot any signs saying no overnight parking which is good 🙂. Was very windy though
@fulltimefreelance Жыл бұрын
@Brendan Explores there is LOTS of decent places to go around here for the night, always happy ro be a guide one day if needed. Need to start recording a few outings myself!
@unusualaquariumecosystems5805 Жыл бұрын
We had torrential rain in Northampton too a few hours ago.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
You wouldn't think it was summer would you lol
@LITTLEMANADVENTURSES Жыл бұрын
Awesome video guys 😊👍
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, glad you liked it 🙂
@duncancameron9734 Жыл бұрын
2 blokes and one van lol 🤣
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
And some pork 🤣
@duncancameron9734 Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores Hahaha
@happydays9613 Жыл бұрын
Great to see you with Matti, back out and about. How are you enjoying the camp sites with the use of a shower? Enjoy both, stay blessed.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers 🙂 yeh great trip this one 👍. Felt very good to not have to worry about getting the knock lol that's for sure
@full_time_motorhome Жыл бұрын
Lin means lake in Welsh or is short for Lindsey in English. Fancy a dip in Lin? Works well in both languages 😂😂😂😂
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 cheers for the translation 👍
@olgajama Жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers 🙂👍
@sallymurray2147 Жыл бұрын
Hi brendan I subscribed today really liked your video your meal looked really nice I like the way you have done your van
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Hey Sally, welcome to the family 🙂 glad you enjoyed the video and thanks 👍 I'm happy with the van now
@sallymurray2147 Жыл бұрын
Thats good you are happy with the van 🙂
@DCD12 Жыл бұрын
Brendan you beautiful human being 😁 cup of tea and a watch of your latest upload 👌
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Ahhh nice one mate 🙂 hope you enjoy 👍 hope you got some hobnobs with that tea lol
@DCD12 Жыл бұрын
Mrs got the cheap ones but they will do 😂
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
@@DCD12 cheap ones will do mate 😁👍 Aldi?
@DCD12 Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores afraid not, tesco 😂 about time aldi sponsor you tho!
@skivvy666 Жыл бұрын
Llyn means lake. 😊
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the translation 🙂
@retrorecharge86 Жыл бұрын
I got a notification 😊 although 1hr late atleast I got it for once
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Yes!!! Glad you got one mate but yeh shame it was an hour late lol
@retrorecharge86 Жыл бұрын
@BrendanExplores i will take it buddy.
@aquariusstarchild5156 Жыл бұрын
Love ❤️
@GoodOnYerMate Жыл бұрын
Llyn means Lake
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Ahhh nice one 👍 thanks for that 🙂
@gazm2975 Жыл бұрын
Brendan i currently have a transit custom for sale if matti still looking ?
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers for the info mate 👍 I'll pass it on but I don't think Matti is in a position to buy a van just yet but hopefully it won't be long 🙂
@mrwilliams.65 Жыл бұрын
👍
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
🙂👍
@JasonParkerComics Жыл бұрын
When was this mate. It hasnt rained in wales for about 2 months. Lol.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Probably around 5-6 weeks ago 👍
@JasonParkerComics Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores that campsite looked great. Keep up the good work Brendan
@dave9456 Жыл бұрын
Hey Brendon have you considered upgrading to the Ridge Monkey Connect Combi & Steamer XXL Granite Edition, cooks like a professional boss👍 Give it a try buddy 😉
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Would love one mate 🙂 I'll take a look at them 👍 I do love a good ridgemonkey!
@dave9456 Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores Go for it you won't be disappointed, money well invested
@jamesbrook16 Жыл бұрын
@jamesbrook16 Жыл бұрын
@@dave9456have you a link mate?
@Jake-sf3bj Жыл бұрын
Not far from me that camp 👍
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Ahh nice one mate 🙂 nice area to be fair 👍
@phixi0n Жыл бұрын
LOL Matti needs to get a van ASAP, you guys are giving off strong gay vibes. 🤣
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣 hopefully it's not long until he gets a van lol
@daleford4012 Жыл бұрын
Carbon monoxide levels 0 PPM None for healthy adults. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), this is the maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure for healthy adults in any eight-hour period. 200 PPM Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness, and nausea after two to three hours. 400 PPM Frontal headaches with one to two hours. Life threatening after three hours. 800 PPM Dizziness, nausea, and convulsions within 45 minutes. Unconsciousness within two hours. Death within two to three hours. 1,600 PPM Headache, dizziness and nausea within 20 minutes. Death within one hour.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed info mate 👍 really appreciate that
@xIDarkSideIx Жыл бұрын
Trying to pronounce anything in Welsh just sounds like you've had one to many 🤣🤣
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
I would have to agree 😂😂
@clarkspiemuncher24 Жыл бұрын
Get cash in your pocket. Use it or lose it. Cash is king
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Very true mate to be fair 👍
@clarkspiemuncher24 Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores i have an honorary tin foil hat for you for agreeing with that comment lol
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
@@clarkspiemuncher24 🤣🤣 nice one 👍 I'll wear it with pride lol
@RecoveringHermit Жыл бұрын
They'll think you make a very cute gay couple ;p ;) haha