Thank you Pat. In another life decades ago I was a reporter and newscaster before changing careers, a few time. LOL. I guess I am coming back to my storytelling roots.

U go girl. Glorious the beautiful. Thank you. For everything you do for us all. Luv you.

I was thinking the same thing about Carole. Not sure what city she was a journalist and reporter, but she looks very familiar. Did you ever live or work in Portland Oregon?

@Party, were you or are you a journalist?

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Yes!!! U were born to do this!!! Love your interview style 🙌

Thank you so much. BTW I'm loving your new "styling" rig!!

@@designdoctor247 I do love sharing interesting stories. Thanks so much for watching.

Shavauna I also admire people, especially women, who are explorers at heart. I guess it is because my mother took us kids on so many adventures.

It certainly does Lauren. Marie had two great people helping her to do the electrical and insulation as well as custom cabinets. Lucky lady for sure!!

Thank you Carolyne. I try not to but sometimes I am so excited during the interviews I just blurt out. LOL

It really is. Who thinks of using a chilli can as a faucet base, and so much more. Just brillant!!

They really are striking. Thanks for watching.🙂

Haha. They are Johnny.

Wow, Alex! Thank you for your kind words. 🥰 I am now retired, but it brings me great joy to know that I helped you enjoy History! What an interesting life you’re leading! Kudos to YOU! Best wishes, Marie

Thanks Mike. I'm doing my best to bring the most interesting interviews.

Those little vans are terrific on gas and can fit in just about anywhere. Thanks for watching and commenting Kevin.

Thanks Particia. So glad you enjoyed watching this video about Marie and her beautiful Connect build🙂

OH MY GOSH......Brenda!!!! I miss you all so much! I was going to stop by and show you my van in person, but am so glad that you saw this! I had another interview with Bob Wells at Cheap RV Living. He said it'll be posted come this Fall. Be on the look out for that one. xoxoxoxoxoxo

@@marizee5615 How exciting!!! I look forward to getting out there every day. I'm so happy for you. Love your colorful rig!!! Safe travels. I look forward to seeing your tour on Bob's channel!

Thanks Brenda for stopping by. Marie is indeed doing it and built out a beautiful rig.

Truer words were never said about van life!!

This is really an example of tiny and mighty. Thanks for stopping by Gracie.

Makes me consider downsizing to a tiny van. Sure would save on gas🤣

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 I'm going for a van.. Her's is perfect.

Beautiful van, great interview, happy trails to both ladies

@@nathanielbaker2556 Thank you Nathaniel. Happy trails to you as well🙂

Thank you Carol for always making my day. When I do these interviews I do feel like I am chatting with a friend. So, glad that cones across. And yes, this van gets amazing mileage, especially for a home on wheels.

Good Job Really cute and probably a gas saver also. I like her interior colors.

It sure is Brian!!

Thank you Sue. It really was an impressive build, so creative.

This is definitely a well thought out and practical design. It is also so very lovely. Tha ks for stopping by Geraldine.

That is aj excellent point Norma. Thanks for the tip.

THanks for the suggestion. I don't use a lot of baby wipes, actually. I mostly use a washcloth, water and Dr. Bronner's soap. I will look into the Aloe-Vesta foam! :-)

Thanks so much for the tip. If it is used in hospitals it is probably a pretty good product. I am always looking for options to stay clean in the road. I will definitely check it out!!

Thank you jj. Each time I do an interview I am thinking, "Now how am I going to find another person and van as good as this one". But, somehow I keep getting lucky😊

Thank you Patricia. The lovely and interesting people I interview really make the videos shine. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.🙂

I know. They both did a fantastic job!!

And I love that it is so bright and cheery!!

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 YESSS! ❤

It is only appropriate and fitting that a lovely lady would have a lovely van. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Thank you, my pleasure! :-)

Thank you Karen for taking the time to write a lovely comment.🥰

Planning and research really does pay off. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

I agree! I only use it when I'm camping with others or I'll take it off at night. Safety is always a priority! :-)

That is a good point Alexandra. Thanks for sharing it.

That’s exactly what I thought. I used to camp in my pickup with a custom cap, both had slider windows so I could ninja into the driver seat of the truck & go. And I did have to do that once in a serious danger so the external cover was a huge red flag for me.

As a sun screen it only needs to be on during the day. Parking the van to face west would be enough to keep the early sun out in most places. It would be really useful for regular life when the car needs to be parked and no shade is available. Hot air escapes when the door is opened but the hardware can be hot enough to be painful.

Marie did a marvelous job in planning out this build for sure. So many practical ideas. Thanks for watching.

Thanks Cat for that great idea. I will get some storage cubes for all of my daughter's socks. Can't believe I didn't think of that!!

I'm sure you would make a great addition thr the revolution🤣 Look forward to meeting you and seeing your rig one day.

Thanks so much Kar. It was amazing to me how every time Marie shared a section of her van a unique and clever idea was revealed.

It is quite the set up. Even more impressive in person. Thanks for stopping by Rick.

That is how to do it. Watch as many videos as you can and see fabulous builds and before you know it you will have designed your floor plan.

It really was. Those two are so much fun!! Can hardly wait to see some of their adventures on the road.. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Thanks. There are certainly an abundance of great ideas in this build.

The compact size is amazing considering how many useful features she has in it. Functional yet beautiful!

What a great time that would be Lori. Look forward to meeting you down the road🙂

Yes it is. Hard to he sad in this van🙂

I absolutely love this build.and the one by Dee too at Lady Bugout.

Thank you for stopping by to enjoy seeing Marie's fabulous build.

Thank you for taking time to stop by amd comment TT. This van certainly had it all!!

Thank you Linda☺

Marie certainly had loads of practical products and tips. Thanks for tuning in.

It takes time for sure to get.it all together and organized when living in a rig. With watching videos of how others are doing it you will certainly get plenty of great ideas.

Thanks Darcy🙂

So glad you liked the tour and getting to meet Marie.

The colors really do set it apart. Thanks for stopping by.

Thanks so much Teri. We are so bombarded with bad news, it is just a joy to be able to bring some positive and fun stories.

Marie and Dee are both delightful and are indeed best buds. I believe Dee is going to be airing some of their adventures on her channel, Lady Bugout.

Hi! The bed pulls out to the cabinet. It is just under a twin in width. I do have some room between my fridge and side of my cabinet that I am able to use my toilet at night. :-)

@@marizee5615 great, thanks for the reply! Every inch counts in these small vans.

So glad Marie was able to answer your question. Every inch in a van is golden for sure!! As far as ideas, there are many great ones. But eventually what helps you decide is knowing what is important to you. Do you cook a lot, will you be in your van a great deal if the time and would standing be more comfortable, etc.etc. Once you answer the critical questions the build becomes much easier. Good Luck.

Thanks for stopping by Jose. It really is a beautifully designed mini cargo van. Marie incorporated so many fabulous ideas in the build.

Thank you M R. I have another interview and tour coming out this week I think you'll enjoy also.

You are.so right. Unfortunately I do not.know how to set up links yet. Just getting videos up each week is a challenge for me. As I was filming the video and Marie was sharing all the great ideas and products she used I was thinking , "I am going to get so many inquiries on these products" and I did. Marie has been very gracious in the comments to answer a lot of these inquiries. I am working with a young man to figure out just how to either set up links or even an Amazon Affiliate account so people can order products directly and more easily if desired. I have to do this in between creating, content, interviews, answering emails and comments, as well as disputing multiple false copyright claims and dealing with You Tube corporate on another critical matrer. Whew!! I will eventually get product info added to all my videos, but it will take some time.

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 thank you so much for your response. I did not mean to add any pressure to your life. I do understand we R all going thru a lot now. I think if Marie had mentioned those things during the video, I would be grateful for the information. I can always find things on my own w/o the links. It’s a great way for U to get payment for providing those links, though. Best wishes

@@silverscreencc Hi! Which items are you interested in? I can't put in the link, but I can copy and paste the names of each item. All you would have to do is copy and paste them into the Amazon search. Here are the two items that you mentioned: Joy Tutus car fridge: Portable 12V Car Cooler, JOYTUTUS 26 Quart(25L) Portable Car Freezer Refrigerator Fridge Electric Compressor (-7.6℉ to 50℉) for Vehicle RV Van Truck Boat Camping Road Trip Home Use 12/24V DC 100V AC For the windshield cover: Car Windshield SunShades(60" x 46")- Blocks UV Rays Sun Visor Protector, Sunshade to Keeps Your Vehicle Cool Heat Shield Shade, Fit for Cars, Trucks, and SUVs Just about everything that I bought for my build came from Amazon. :-)

It was a pleasure for me to be able to share Marie's build. Thank you for watching Ethel.

You're making all of us that don't have tiny red vans jealous. 🤣

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 lol 😆😂🤣 let's all get one ...God willing

I will reach out to Marie and ask the name of her awning and will get back to you if she provides the info.

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It is so bright and cheerful too.

I thought that was pretty clever to. But then, there were so many great ideas throughout the build. Thanks for stopping by.

It is like having a tiny little condo on wheels☺

In person it is really vibrant and cheerful as well as so practical. I loved it as well Karen.

Thanks so much for stopping by my friend. Standing up does certainly add to comfort, especially if you have a bad back. I have a friend who just had a roof extension added to her GMC van by Fibrene. She is really happy with the results.

Thank you so much Mama Ray Ray. I am so happy to hear that G.L.O.W. is a family event at the Ray Ray household🥰 That is so cool!!

Thank you Bren. Marie sure did have a multitude of great and innovative ideas.

Thank you, Fee! Ditto! :-)

I feel the same way about the privilege of calling you my friend Fee. There certainly were a lot if great ideas in Marie's van. That shelve would as younsay provide so much additional storage space. Curious to see it when you have it complete. Take care

Absolutely. Thanks for tuning in Gloria.🙂

It certainly is.🙂

It was a quite impressive build and so creative. Thanks for watching Laura.🙂

One of the best planned vans I've seen for sure.