That Starbuck's lady was jealous of you and she had one opportunity at a small bit of power and she took it. Her small mind couldn't resist. Another great video.

That's just common sense, never touch, especially feed someone else's dog without asking. You should have walked up to her hubby and kissed him, then asked oh is that ok? 😂

You have every right to set boundaries. Clearly you are a kind person for not wanting to create a scene in public and for showing empathy and compassion to this woman's husband. You are not responsible for her disrespectful behavior and neither is her husband. He is an adult and can choose to walk away. You have every right to assert yourself when someone is messing with your dog. Your dog is your responsibility.

Girl I worry so much about your safety being alone out there in isolated areas, it makes me a nervous wreck 🥴. I have a daughter about your age that moved to Montana and I always want to know “where’s your bear spray?” Please be safe!!!🙏🏻❤️

Wow, the gall of some people. The ones that want to force their way of living on you and think they are entitled to do so. Crazy world we live in. Be well, Maria and Blue

Yesss! I moved into a new place and the neighbors kept feeding my dog scraps after I told them not to.. He is also fed a special diet.. he’s old and his belly gets upset easily.. I moved him over to the other side of my house and was still finding food scraps was being fed to him so I had to talk with the property director to make them to stop.. ppl can definitely be soo inconsiderate🙄 We gotta stand our ground for our fur babies 😊

Best Momma dog ever! You can just see how much Blue loves and respects you. He looks happy too! Enjoy your adventures 🙂🍁

Blue is awesome. His face shows such sweetness & love- happy-go-lucky travels to you both!

It's probably already been said but "Every piece of Lodge cast iron cookware comes seasoned and ready to use right out of the box."

3:04 I swear I was fully ready for you to look dead into the camera and say "well that escalated quickly" 🤣🤣 You 2 are a blast!

I feel you. I’m still fuming over something that happened a few days ago!! I brought my 1 year old pup to a dock for the first time, it was a totally new experience for him and he was a little nervous about the waves. Especially hearing/seeing them through the little gaps in the wood. But then he noticed the birds and the boats, after that only big waves made him squidge out a little. It was going really well, honestly. He’s a good boy. But then this lady came over after a particularly big, loud wave and started lecturing me that I was giving him PTSD. I said something like “he needs to experience new things and know it’ll be okay” when she started GRABBING his neck ruff and snout and PULLING ON HIM. Saying she’s “stress testing” him. When I say I saw red. I’m very far from a violent person, but I had to pick my dog up so my hands would be full before I walked away. I couldn’t even speak I was so furious. I’m still getting extremely angry just thinking about it. And I’m upset with myself for not doing more in the moment to defend my dog. Even if it was probably for the best to just get him away from her. I guess I’ll be happy with the fact that I’m home with my dog, rather than being in jail facing assault charges. But I do want to cry when I remember how he went up to greet her like “oh hey, a new friend in this strange place” only to have her manhandle him like that. He was so confused :( Good thing he’s over it, even if I don’t think I ever will be.

Old-timer Full-timer in Japanese 4wd Bus. Common curtasy in getting very uncommon. Getting to the point where we expect the worst from people, all we can do is be a good example. We commend you for your reaction. Learned from experience, all battles are not worthy. The objective is to win the war. You have to pan a lot of material to find a gold nugget. You and your hound are absolutely delightful. Thankyou for bringing us along on your journey through life.

I've had it happen. Heard my dogs barking outside, went to check on them, found my neighbor at the fence feeding them "treats", my dogs have sensitive tummys. I was just a 12hr nught shift, I didn't say much other than please dont feed them. But I too also wish I would have said more.

I love that you flickered on the jet boil next to what looks like a flammable fabric and just sit in front of the jet boil with your back to it while on the call with your brother!!! Freaked the heck outta me coz I’m all about safety 🤣 thank you for living up to your youtube channel name!!! Instantly subscribed. I love it, it keeps me on the edge of my seat 🤣

Wow I am so mad on your behalf. I'm fuming for our dog too. Don't blame youo for leaving. Proud of you for not escalating the situation.

once and a while someone comes along and makes you think WTF. unfortunately they are out there more than ever now for some reason. i feel that you handled it with total class. i just found your channel, and you are wonderful and so positive. we need more people like you out there. thank you.

Still agree 1,000,000% Don't mess with other people's 🐶 dogs ! Love the video ! Thank You for sharing ! Love and Blessings to You and Yours 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Too funny your character, I like to call my kids dingus’s when they deserve it; and we randomly talk in British accents to each other😄

I just found your channel and I love how it feels like we’re just hanging out. Also, fall weather? YES PLEASE. I’m a momma bear when it comes to my dog - I think my bark is worse than his bite.

Okay, seriously, my jaw dropped with your Blue story. You don't mess with my dogs. I am not confrontational but I am super protective of my dogs and it's going to cause a big issue if someone did something like that to me or my dog. 😲

She is the kind of person who would ignore her grandchild's dietary needs despite what her grandkid's mom has to say about it. There is no excuse for such blatant disrespect.

When you first bought it and showed it, it looked seasoned. It should have a light coat of oil. Some folks never do a “deep” clean on their cast iron. Just wipe it out and cook. They say it makes better flavored foods. “Dutch Ovens” are the same way. You should look into one of them as well. They are a GREAT addition to easy cooking!!!

Love your sene of humour :) Blessings to you & Bleu on your travels!

I just came across a homeless guy and his dog. I asked him if I could give his dog a treat. He said “No, but I can”. Granted, it was a pit bull and I’m sure he was more concerned about my safety. I went and got a yam stick and an elk antler and put it in a zip lock bag and came back and put it on his cart. Always listen to the dog’s owner. People always ask if they can give my dog a treat and I say thank you but she’s allergic to most things so I have her on a strict diet. So far everyone has been respectful, although I admit that I haven’t been to WY yet.

Love your content ! You seem so genuinely real ...please keep your videos coming girl !!! your awesome 👌

Your channel is starting to be one that is regularly on my recommended feed which is nice. Super interesting lifestyle!

Colorado brings back memories! I lived there many years ago in Co Springs. I did many camp trips to Eleven Mile Canyon. You can season the cast iron on a really hot red camp fire coals for 2-3 hours. Nice video - Holiday Tinn.

Just came across your channel & you’re very entertaining. I also just moved to Denver from CT 5 weeks ago! Learning the new city day by day and excited about the cooler weather coming now also. 38 years old so probably much older than you lol

If you ever come to the UK you have to meet up with this wild camper who has a dog called Blue! It would be great for them to meet each other! Thank you for sharing your journey xxx

Wow, I did a big cross country trip years ago and I also found the people in Wyoming to be super strange. I figured I just had a unique experience, which is probably the case, but Wyoming rubbed me a certain way too.

Ahhh the starbucks story makes me so mad! I saw it on your instagram story the other day. I would still be mad days later too lol. I've had to get in many arguments over that type of thing and most of the main culprits are family members! Also being called "mean" for not just letting the dog eat anything and everything. On a happier note: congrats on 17k subs!

Ohhh I would have been fuming.and yes it has happened...my narcissistic step mom...so yeah I had to hold my tongue for my daddy...I'm here right now and so can't wait to get away from this woman and hit the road jack....lol..oh I could write a book...love you two be safe..hugs to you both...

Safe travels. Tennessee is a beautiful state. A lot to see.

I have just discovered your channel! Love it and love your dog, what a lovely pooch :) And I was in shock when you were telling the bedtime story about that Karen!! I believe your reaction was good, especially when the hubby apologized on her behalf. There was probably some borderline issues there.

He's a good boy!! I love your dog. Awe....I enjoyed your video. Thanks!

I’m glad Blue is ok. I totally get you. My kelpie is the happiest dog to the outside world but she has a history. We took her on at approx 1 as a rescue that was abused where she was bred. She has anxiety about a lot of random things. She’s now 9 and I still have to explain to people that she encounters that yes she’s very friendly BUT she will not cope if your young child does something like pull on her hair/ear or puts their face too close to hers etc. it took many years for her to just be comfortable around my horses and following me through the paddock. She does not play with other dogs either, EVER. So she’s essentially a hermit just like me 😂😂😂

I honestly don't know how I've lived to be 52 because I have NO CONTROL over my mouth!! I straight up would have lost my shhhhhhhh right then and there!! Seriously props to you for being in control the older I get the less tolerance I have for ignorant people!!! I'm handicapped and seriously would be hurt badly in a confrontation but my mouth is faster than my common sense when it comes to issues like this. I just literally can't understand the way society acts now days!! WTF?!?!?!? THIS is why I choose NOT to leave my house often!!!

That would make me mad too. She was so disrespectful.. when blue was running towards u I had a feeling u would fall down. 😃. Pretty area where u were. Be safe.❤️

Most cast iron does come pre-seasoned. It's OK, but doing like your brother said baking it will make it even better. Most people cook bacon in it the first couple of times so the grease cooks into it. The more you use it, the better it gets. Also, if you don't have one, make sure you have a handle cover because the handles get just as hot as the pan!!!

Just found your channel. It’s really good and you got me hooked

born and raised in Colorado. what family I have left still lives in that 8 months of cold 🥶 4ft.+of snow weather. You'll notice while you're there they never get the weather right. I've always thought it's because of the mountains? safe and happy travels 💕 oh you just need some olive oil for the cast iron. you know you don't put a thick coating on just rub it in really well to the inside and the outside and the handle. you can definitely use regular soap to clean. my mom never baked her cast iron. it was her mom's my mom was born in 1914 I still have it to this day. it has never been baked with the olive oil I just put olive oil on it now and then to recondition it but I do not bake it. it's really NO big production.

you're right about discount tire. I always make sure I'm hooked up with discount tire and national tire, to make sure my tire issues are covered.

Late night coffee is the best. There’s always time for coffee. Great content, catching up on videos. New subscriber for sure 🙌🏽🙌🏽

new subbie here! I came across your channel just recently and am enjoying the vids i have seen so far, I am excited to watch your travels, and cant wait for you to get to Maine! You will have to come to Boothbay Harbor.

I enjoy watching you and blue, stay safe waiting on the next video from Pennsylvania

You're a vlogging expert your videos are very good and you work awful late to finish Stay safe angel

Your brother is correct. Seasoning a cast iron is not difficult but should be done. I have a cast iron that is maybe half the size of yours and I love it! Wow, on the road I can make real food like cooked salmon and the cast iron cooks it amazing well. Used it on my 14,000km road trip from Ontario to Nevada this summer and was so happy with my cooking results (which is rare).

So brave,so strong,so beautiful, great smile,and her love for blue is wonderful to see.please continue the journey.

I'm happy so far that I have found your channel, I am looking forward to a lot of great content from you

You’re smart for putting water in the dog food that I did this for my dog recently and it’s the first she’s eaten it all

Ha > This is the second time I've seen you and I have to admit. You are fun to watch. I'm looking to get me a 20' RV to travel in and the way you live didn't work for me. I took a trip to Florida in my Caravan and that was terrible and then I got a 24' Rv and took the same trip and that was great but the problem was I really didn't like the Rv but now know what I want and will spend the winter here watching for it and have a ton a plans as to how I'm going to remoldel it over time. So verry excited. Really I don't know why you would travel and live like that. Seems a Van or RV would be way more fun and for sure more fun for you dog but to each their own. With that said I also love dogs and will have one to travel with. That's it for now. I subscribed and will always like and will be watching. :)

At the house, I ditched all my cast iron for enamel coated cast iron. For travel a non stick pan is what I usually use though. It is a bigger pan, (more like a wok) as I am a sloppy stirrer. Space is important, but convenience is also important. I can use it as a pan, or pot.

I totally understand what you're saying about feeding someone else's dog because my dog is on a strict diet also and I know what he can and can't have and if he was given junk food like that my dog would have diarrhea for 2 days! That was so RUDE of that lady to do that, I probably would have said, are you going to clean up my dogs diarrhea now for 2 days because you went against what I said and fed him that crap anyways? Lol It's hard to make me mad also, but one way to make me go off, is messing with my dog, or messing with my sleep!! Lol Thank you for the story. I love your channel! ✌️❤️

Blue definitely knows how to push your hey you buttons. But omfg your smile when you interact with your furbaby is adorable. You rose above her disrespect and now we all know to be on the look out in starbucks. Personally she would have caught my daughters hands.

Hi there from So Cal, new to your channel, and I'm loving it. As you can see in my photo my dog, my best friend. So I understand your frustration that lady was wrong. Keep up the great videos👊🏻

Quick and easy way to season cast iron is to coat it with cooking oil put it on high heat or over a fire and let it burn in and make sure you have an oven met for the heat and use a paper towel with your oil and lightly coat the pan again while warm and let it sit. Should have a nice sheen on it.

Maria. Look into purchasing a 12 volt fridge for your Subaru! I have one, and you don't need to worry about ice constantly, but you still can use ice packs or some ice if you want! It plugs right into your cigarette plug! Be safe out there! LOVE THE CHANNEL! I THINK I"M ADDICTED TO IT! LOL!!...... P.S. Watch out for Bigfoot!

You have such a way. From who did you inherit your decision making skills, flawless.

they don't need special care, just heat it up nice and hot, put any oil you have in it, and it will soak in " seasoned " I was a cook . and we had to scrub stuff all the time because it gets burnt, then you just re oil it, all sauce pans work good with a little seasoning also if you have to scrub them often, metal is sticky, cast iron very porous and sticky just needs oil soaked in, and detergents break up oil. you cant ruin it. like all things there is a new school over complicated version of everything, but... its cast iron, you can season it on a campfire or stove just fine as has been done for hundreds of years, " keep it simple ".

Don't worry about the cast iron, that looks like a pre-seasoned one, most new/modern ones are. Just use it! To clean simply wipe out with a rag or paper towel if the food isn't stuck on. If the food is stuck on use water and a scraper of some sort. Avoid soap unless it absolutely needs it, but it rarely does. Make sure it's fully dried and apply a light coating of oil to the inside of the pan before putting it away. Antique cast iron pans are the only thing I've cooked with for many years :D

Winter Park is where we spent our Honeymoon. Such a beautiful part of Colorado!

Hello! Just a tip, with cast iron just make sure that after using it is completely dry. I wash mine with soap but make sure it’s always dry when putting it away. I dry mine with heat and towels. I know that everyone says no soap but my brain won’t let me not use soap, lol. It takes a little longer to build the seasoning but mine has become pretty nonstick. Out of curiosity, what is the design on the bottom of your lodge pan?

haha! I was just about to type "those damn karens!" lol

So sorry you got robbed. You sure have a pretty dog. I lost my beautiful Husky 4 months ago and I miss her so much.

Wow, I'm hooked on your video's 😊 Be safe where you travel, still waiting to see if you make it to Arizona 🤔 keep the video's a rolling 😉👌

Very useful info, thanks for sharing!

I love how beautiful Colorado is I love when it’s gets cold there cause it’s so beautiful covered in snow and hate it cause it gets so cold. When they get snow igtfo 😂😂I’m from the south and when I saw “chain your tires in snow” on a sign there once ..I was like that’s my que to leave😂 but the parks there and the mountains and the deep hikes are worth it

In the ruuuuu! I hear those things are a beast! So sorry you had to deal with that wacko lady, I'm glad blue is ok. 🙂

With the jetboil don't light it with the pot on burner you should light burner then put pot on it it could build up gas and flash flame and melt you shroud or burn your hand

Don't bake it with High Heat!! It will burn the seasoning off. "LOW And Slow" 250f to 325f for 3-4 hours, you will have to keep up on it until it's nice and setup the longer you turn it the better try seasoning, it's really old school technology that last forever and be careful with acidic foods until the seasoning is thick enough.

Oh dang I'm sorry that lady did that! At least her husband put her in her place in the coffee shop and probably at home too hopefully lol! Gosh I need to get out there and start traveling. My shuttle bus is done except I need to get a pump to my sink installed. I have it I just haven't got it installed yet. And oh man you ought to get a van or a shuttle bus! Super comfy lots of room and you can actually dance in it lol! Love your videos! ❤️🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵

Dude, that is sooooo heavenly where you are. Those trees 😢

I have a 5 year old blue merle aussie boy too! Just found your channel today. Also happen to be 45 minutes outside Denver. It's a small world.

Keep oiling the pan after you rinse it out. Yours will collect dust so wipe the oil out (dust) before you use it. BTW, lol, your putting in close to zero effort (fashionista), but why not? It’s practical. I agree with the tire warranty. I got a flat (fast leak) in Death Valley last month during a monsoon and at night, and 107F! Great video! Thanks to you Maria, I’m getting locks for tent, and taking my bike with me if I leave camp. Happy Trails! BTW, There’s a ‘Karen’ in every state! 😝

My Karen was named Margie, and she did the very same thing to me when I told her my dog was not allowed on the furniture (she invited him into the guest bed with her) and that I didn't feed him people food (she did right in front of me). She was staying with me at the behest of my visiting Kiwi friend, ostensibly for a "long weekend" that extended into two weeks of hell. She never did reimburse me for gas, and told me to 'pound sand' when I told her I needed the money she promised. She's dead now, from pancreatic cancer.

Not yet, but I'm sure when I hit the road in the next 22 days, I'm learning a lot of new stuff watching your videos and others with dogs. I have two miniature pinchers and they love a car but not sure how they will do urban living. Ill be heading to the Mountains in Colorado for the summer. I know there is a ton of blm land there since I'm in a not so friendly area for vehicle living. Thanks for your story. Im a new subscriber look forward to new adventures in your new rig.

My dog who is Australian / Great Pyrenees (9 months old) hits me hard also and he is so smart ! You need a small truck with a camper shell, you'll be so glad you did.

I have tried and tried cast iron but I can never get that slick finish. And girl get a saucepan 😂😂 for soups and other stuff. They don't take up that much room. And I would have just bought a Teflon fry pan you just have to use nylon utensils or you will scratch. New subscriber still catching up on your videos. You are so sweet and funny and I love Blue!

Cast Iron pan. You have a lodge pan. It is pre seasoned. Before cooking, heat it up with a teaspoon of oil and rub it in with a paper towel. That will help keep things from sticking. You should be able to clean the pan by just rinsing and drying with paper towel, filled by an oil rub to keep it protected. You only need to oil the inside of the pan and only enough to create a light film. If things get cooked on, soak until it can be scrubbed off with a brush. If absolutely needed, 1 drop of dish soap, scrub lightly, rinse thoroughly and recoat with oil.

Classy how you handled the situation intelligence is a must on the road. Safe travels and blue aka bubbie is such a kind soul. Colorado has beautiful scenery. Discount tire best shop around for the price. Take care girl

my favorite evening drink lately is warm broth, especially before I got my bus more insulated.

I’d have been so pissed too! I’d have been hard pressed not to say something ugly. Eating people food will upset my pups stomach and have her throwing up all night if not triggering an attack that leads me to having to take her to the vet for blood in her stool. I used to have issues with people coming up to my dog and petting her without permission. It makes her very uncomfortable having strangers putting their hands on her so now if they come close and even look like they might touch her I tell them she bites.

OMG I would have been mad too! I did have a similar experience once, many years ago with a new roommate. I moved myself and my dog and cat in with her, and a few days later, I came home from work to find my dog missing! My roommate was gone too, so I of course called her to see if she knew anything about that. She didn't answer her phone, so I was in a panic for about 30 minutes or so, wondering what the hell was going on. Eventually, she pulls up in her car with my dog in the back seat! I ask her why she took my dog and she said, "Oh, she seemed like she wanted some company and I had some errands to run, so I took her with me!" I was flabbergasted! I looked at her and said "Please, don't you ever touch my dog again without my permission! This is a huge boundary issue that you've just conjured up!" And all she could say was that she only thought my dog wanted the company. The nerve!

Go to South Dakota. The people are amazing and super polite. You might want to become a resident there if you don't have one. Mail forwarding is a good thing to have.

When you're out camping, you don't need an oven. You can just set an oiled cast iron pan in a campfire or wrap it in aluminum foil if it's really oiled and just let it stay in the heat. Also, I salt the inside of the pan when I am seasoning it and letting it sit in the heat

If you are where you can build a campfire and are going to be camped for the night , wipe your cast iron down with a cooking oil or Crisco you don’t need anything special , put your cast iron in the fire 🔥! Tip: don’t turn your fuel canisters upside down while you attach it to the Jet Boil or other stoves ! Raw fuel will squirt out into generator and burner head , when you ignite the stove you can have some serious flair ups while the raw fuel burns off ! Just a safety tip so you don’t have a fire 🔥 in the back of your vehicle !

I just recently found your channel and maybe everyone else already knows but I'm curious to know how you fund your adventures?? I'm 50 years old and I'd love to just drive from here to there meeting people. BUT there are crazy people out there and being alone would make me nervous. Please please be careful !!! God bless!!!

Stop at a truck stop and look for the lunch box plug-in. It plugs into your cigarette lighter and it will cook your soup, rice etc etc. I used those little aluminum trays so its easier cleaning. They work GREAT!!!

That’s messed up that lady did that to you. I have a dog and my neighbor upstairs wanted to give my dog some homemade treats and I told her that he can’t eat that stuff but she still threw it down at him. So I know how you feel!!!

Buy a spray that has glue inside and plug it into the air plug of the tires and push it. It will help you for a long time. Go to auto parts they sale it.

It's all about respect and that lady who fed Blue doesn't have any. My neighbor has a Leon Berger and I just adore him. His name is Bello. He's about 85 to 90 pounds. Beautiful dog.

I’ve only given to a strangers dog once ! When I went camping along a beach on the coast of Queensland just past Bundaberg ! I’d cook a roast chicken with gravy , veggies and the works - intending to have it that night for tea but consequently fell asleep while on the road and forgot about , after putting it under the passenger’s seat as I hadn’t taken my esky ! Next day I remembered it ! I was at the camp ground and found it , I scouted the camp ground high and low for some dogs and finally found some ! I went to the land rover and knocked on the side and asked the carer for the dogs“ If I could give her babies a roast dinner as I had cooked it previously and forgotten about it ? “ She said “sure the dogs would love that save me feeding them tea tonight !“ , as it was late evening ! So I just tore the meat from the bones and discarded them and they had what was left of the carcass ! You never saw a happy pair of dogs after they had finished ! That doesn’t always happen but I do have a friend whomI often bring chicken meat when I can’t eat it all but I always ask first before I give ! Cheers !

I’ve had the same experience before. Someone was feeding junk food to my dog, and I was really mad about that too, so I understand that feeling. Simply put, some people don’t understand how much dog owners love their dogs.

Best way to season cast iron is to cook a lot of bacon in it but that may not be your thing. You’ll need some oil to rub into it in between uses. If it’s really nasty you can wash it with soap and water but keep the soap use to a minimum. Usually just water or wiping it out then a light coat of oil is all you need. When we got a new one Hubby got flax oil, gave it a good coat and put it in the oven for several hours. You can use olive oil though. You might be able to substitute an evening on a campfire for the oven baking.

Love your adventures in the wild!

I think the fit looks good. She puts effort. I don't even think I would wear makeup if I was car camping/overlanding, or whatever it's called. Yay! I didn't know how to season a cast iron either She's so gentle with the dog commands I go to the same tire place. Love those guys!

I'm ready for some cool weather too ! This summer was so hot in the mid west ! That lady was so rude to do that ! Like you said, she didn't know his health issues and that was VERY disrespectful

Now I want to car camp 😂. Love your videos I’m a new subscriber

The only cast iron I've ever had luck with was the one that was given to me that belonged to an older family member and it had been used for many many years. Stupidly I gave it to my son and now I wish I had it. I bought one that was supposed to be preseason but absolutely everything sticks to it and it has a rough surface. I hate it. Wish I would have kept my old one LOL. Just make sure if you cook anything in it that is liquidy that you reseason it. Pam or non-stick cooking spray can be your best friend. 🖐️😊‼️😄 I just subbed.

Oh I would be livid! That was so disrespectful! What if your dog would have had allergies to whatever she threw to him? That would have been awful! People like that are arrogant jerks.