Why I became a YouTuber in my 50s.

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6 ай бұрын

This is how/why I ended up making videos for KZfaq. If you're into cars, photography, and making your next chapter better than the last, I'd love you to join me.
Think of this video as a permission slip to reinvent yourself, just as I have.
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@costasmavrelis780 5 ай бұрын

keep on trying to keep us company-you are an extraordinary guy

@peterfritzphoto 5 ай бұрын

What a nice thing to say. Thanks, Costas.

@CLEAREDDIRECT 2 ай бұрын

Great to meet ya, mate. I like your authenticity and look forward to enjoying more of your content. I’m an aviation KZfaqr and appreciate ya.

@peterfritzphoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Likewise. 👍

@DonaldChia 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Peter! Keep yourself and the family safe.

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Donald - same to you. I just spent the weekend with a 718 GTS 4.0. Saturday was fabulous - I was out for almost 12 hours! Got some awesome footage, too.

@richarddmogg1 6 ай бұрын

As a person of age it is great to see that it is still possible to be a KZfaqr.

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

I think we're pretty rare, but it's thoroughly enjoyable, that's for sure!

@mlslstephens 2 ай бұрын

Just got on an allocation list for a new Porsche Boxster GTS and found your channel. I’m 56, in my third career ( I call them chapters in my life book) and I find your channel completely relevant to my life. Thanks.

@peterfritzphoto 2 ай бұрын

Good for you, Mike. I've done a few Porsche videos, here (including one with a Cayman GTS 4.0), so hopefully they'll keep you entertained for a while. Thanks for dropping in and saying hi.

@mlslstephens 2 ай бұрын

@@peterfritzphoto funny, that video was the first one I came across. I fell in love with photography and cars in my youth. I gave up one of those passions, except the occasional iPhone grab of a cool scene, but now I’m venturing back to a combination of both passions…cars and cameras. Cheers mate!

@peterfritzphoto 2 ай бұрын

@@mlslstephens That’s the spirit. Life is short!

@ScottymanPhoto 6 ай бұрын

Short and to the point! You've had quite the career, my friend. You have a good heart, Peter. I think you're going in a good direction. See you on the trail!

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

You’re a top bloke, Michael. Thanks, mate.

@Drew-photo 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Peter you bring joy and inspiration to a grumpy 54-year-old In Clane We are all on the same train journey with many stops along the way before we get to our final destination and we meet lots of passengers along the way

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Excellent metaphor, Andrew. Thanks for being part of mine.

@huwalban 6 ай бұрын

Profound my friend. Here is to an excellent 2024 for you and your family. All the best from the UK.

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Huw. And the same to you, old chap.

@jamesspicer5628 6 ай бұрын

That's was a really great 2-minute video. A real eye-opener! Thanks, Peter.

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, James.

@johnbentley1056 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Peter. I hope that you and your family have a great year ahead.

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, John - same to you. 👍

@Chris-NZ 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Peter, looking forward to more of your thought provoking content in ‘24. 😀

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Chris - and the same to you.

@smithwilliam3732 6 ай бұрын

Nice to meet you Peter. I also own a 981 base and am living far away from Australia. Watching you talking makes me feel like speaking to a good old friend.

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

What a nice thing to say - thank you!

@juliantse6730 4 ай бұрын

@RITZPHOTO same sentiment here from Europe.. though I have a 987 S!

@peterfritzphoto 4 ай бұрын

@@juliantse6730 Thank you, Julian.

@ValerieMisaPhotography 6 ай бұрын

Is this the trailer for your channel Peter? If not, maybe it should be 🙂 Inspirational snapshot of you and your life, and I think it's safe to say that your best days are still ahead of you. The YT world is wonderful and challenging, but the connections we make can be meaningful. Thanks so much for your support and camaraderie over the past couple of years 🙏 Keep seeing the bigger picture and keep your light shining. Very best wishes for a bright 2024! 😊👊🏎️📸🌟

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

I think you just made my day, Valerie! Yes, I actually made this as a feature video for those who haven’t visited before. I decided it was necessary since I have a tendency to swing between topics all the time! Thank YOU for all your wonderful support, too. All the best during our next dash around the sun. 💙👍

@stuartphotography1968 6 ай бұрын

Good to see you Peter in the New Year, warm regards from Stu 🖖

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Stu. Same to you. 👍

@jonfrench7133 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Peter, looking forward to exchanging thoughts on cars and life in general. BTW i’ve only had to go through one divorce and it was a distressing process, both because of the £££££ of course but also the sense of failure so hats off to you

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Yep, it sure knocks the crap out of you! Thanks for continuing to hang out with me, Jon, and Happy New Year to you.

@NichoD3 3 ай бұрын

I just came across your channel not too long ago and have really enjoyed what you create!

@peterfritzphoto 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Nicho.

@wanderland_xyz 6 ай бұрын

I for one am glad to know you, Peter, even if virtually from many thousands of miles away. :) Happy New Year, sir!

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, mate. Same to you! 👍🦘

@fire3500 6 ай бұрын

Hoppy New Year. Love the content and the laid back style. Cars, cameras and life is a great premise. Looking forward to your channel in 24.

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, Ian - I'm really happy to hear that!

@HighlandHippie 6 ай бұрын

I'm very glad to be a subscriber. Thank you, Peter.

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, mate. I’m very glad you’re here.

@DovGordon 6 ай бұрын

Hey Peter, I've been subscribed - but this is the first video YT has shown me that I can remember. And I also noticed an email from you for the first time in a long time the other day. Good to cross your path again.

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

There’s a familiar name! I hope you’re well, Dov. It’s sure been a little while.

@coastalbay4k 6 ай бұрын

So glad to see your channel growing buddy!! Wishing nothing but the best. I will be 56 years of age this year also, so hopefully we have many good years ahead of us. Take care my friend!!

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, mate. Yep, I'm hoping to follow in my dad's footsteps - he's 87 and still fighting fit. Thanks for dropping by again. 🙂

@coastalbay4k 6 ай бұрын

@@peterfritzphoto - You're welcome! Haven't been getting on youtube much at all the last few months, so hopefully this year will be different.

@BADQ 3 ай бұрын

Good on you mate, I just stumbled across your channel, love your work. Subscribed!

@peterfritzphoto 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, mate. 👍

@adnanmansour8757 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Peter, on balance, your life journey has been remarkable and rewarding and may it continue for many years to come. We all follow different paths, some of it by design and but more often by chance and good luck. Circumstances allowed me to migrate to the lucky country a year or so after your birth! I worked and studied and married the love of my life and last week we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary! The journey wasn’t always easy, but through determination and commitment we achieved our goals. In retirement I developed passion, or perhaps obsession for photography ( albeit I am still learning ) , gardening and supporting some causes that are good for the soul . Take care and keep us motivated to strive for better and fulfilling future.

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Adnan - and all the best to you and your wife. I want to be just like you when I grow up. I completely agree with your sentiments.

@chriscummins4282 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing the videos - keep up the good work and inspiration for the subscribers and unsubscribed viewers alike .

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Chris. You're a ray of sunshine and support!

@JC.Journey 6 ай бұрын

Hi, Peter. As a longtime subscriber I always enjoy your videos & your down to earth talks. Wishing you all the best and many wonderful adventures in 2024. Happy New Year. -Jody

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

So nice to hear from you, Jody. I hope you and Chris are well. In your latest video (your message prompted me to swing by - it's been a while), you mentioned that it's been a challenging year, so I hope 2024 yields better things for you. 🙂

@s10lucky 6 ай бұрын

Happy new year Peter. Looking forward to more videos in 2024. I hope you and your family have a happy and healthy one 👍

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Steve - and the same to you. BTW, I just spent the weekend in a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0. Brilliant car, but interestingly, not much better than the 981.

@sorinmarcian967 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year, Peter ! I'm glad I found your channel, mainly for photography , however, little did I know that you like to share and talk about way much more the than photos - How about life for a change. Life , our little and unique adventure, that we we're blessed with. Let's make the best of it while we can and enjoy every bit of it. Cheers from the other side of the world, Sorin.

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Sorin - you sound like a brother from another mother. Happy New Year! 🙂

@knofi7052 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year! Peter, I definitely would love being able to call you my friend! Take care, live, love and forgive! 😊

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

That’s very nice of you, Knofi.

@gabrielawe5274 6 ай бұрын

watching your videos is never a waist of time! i always look forward hearing from you. live isn't easy. i was a widow age 34. my husband had a heart attack and died age 38. I'm glad you are alive and can be with your family hope for a long rest of your life. take care! LG Gabriela from Germany

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Oh, wow - that’s tough… Take care of yourself, Gabriela, and thanks for kind words. I wish the same for you.

@juanitakelly3082 6 ай бұрын

Five more seconds and your video would have been THREE minutes and come full circle. You really blew it!! Ha Ha!! I would say the three things you are most interested in will keep all of us tuning in for sure. Happy 2024 and beyond!!

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Oh, no... why didn't I see that?! Bugger. Thanks, Juanita, and the same to you!!

@cdpalmo 4 ай бұрын

new subscriber here, my favorite number is 3 as well !!

@bobbyshabangu Ай бұрын

Sending love from South Africa.

@peterfritzphoto Ай бұрын

Thank you! Right back at you, Bobby.

@briansbuildsandoutdoors4936 6 ай бұрын

I'm 62 next birthday. I paid off the mortgage just before Christmas. Donna and I are now totally free of debt. What an amazing feeling. Our only obligation is to ourselves to, as you say, live a good life. All the best for 2024 Peter.

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

That’s awesome - good on you, Brian!! I hope yours and Donna’s next chapter is one of the best. Many people in your position have told me it definitely is. 👍

@Bluebox34-eq2gm 6 ай бұрын

Keep on doing what you are doing! Greetings from Germany! Alex

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@BVLNESTATE 5 ай бұрын

👍 thank you

@calspeed1 3 ай бұрын

Cheers from San Francisco. Similar history with me but no cardiac history thank goodness. Cheers and subscribed.

@peterfritzphoto 3 ай бұрын

That's good to hear! Thanks, mate.

@mheeler 6 ай бұрын

Peter, pity you don’t live closer. Would love to chat in person one day. I’m 61 and pretty content but love your outlook/comments that do resonate with me. Love photography/tech/MX and cars. Weirdly I just sold a new Macan T and swapped it for 2 fun cars (Kona N daily and a ND MX5 RF weekender) despite what some friends thought. Maybe I’ll go to a Boxster one day as roof down life is pretty cool although the 911 shape is still sublime… Sigh.

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

I think you made a very wise decision, mate. Yep, a face-to-face would be lovely, I’m sure. Sadly, most of the interesting people I’ve met here live about 10-15,000 kms away!

@johnbambo9036 5 ай бұрын

Peter, have been a viewer of your channel for some time now and have seen your car (and life experience) on the channel. Having experienced my last birthday @ 59, Dec 2023. I have previously disclosed that I currently have a My14 Boxster s 981(PDK). Well at prompting from no one really, and at the horror of some, I've just ordered a MY24 Boxster GTS (6sp Manual). What could go wrong, yeah right? Delivery expected before July 31. You do only live once right? For anyone in SE QLD. PGC are absolutely brilliant!

@peterfritzphoto 5 ай бұрын

Haha - good for you, John! Your wise decision will almost certainly extend your lifespan by at least 10 years!

@johnbambo9036 5 ай бұрын

Seriously I see it as a (Risky) Investment. Being the last ICE Boxster and a Manual, it may become somewhat unique and therefore hold it's value. I kept options to a minimum. Guards Red Dials and Seatbelts plus that Aluminium Fuel Cap. Time will Tell.....

@peterfritzphoto 5 ай бұрын

@@johnbambo9036 It’s an investment in your happiness, and that’s a whole lot more important. But I suspect it’ll become pretty collectible, too, so you can’t lose. 👍

@morriemariani9646 6 ай бұрын

Subscibed

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Morrie. I just had a look at your channel, which led me to searching Tenby Point on Google maps, which showed me those gorgeous images you shot there!

@morriemariani9646 6 ай бұрын

@@peterfritzphotoThanks Peter. Tenby Point is on eof my favourite spot in Vic. A real hidden gem mate.

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

@@morriemariani9646 I'll have to stop there next time I head down to the island. Thanks again, Morrie.

@TroySwezey 6 ай бұрын

Ok, what is up with the silly noise over the Valiant? That is a nice enough car. :)

@peterfritzphoto 6 ай бұрын

Just me being juvenile...

@kenle3419 3 ай бұрын

Hi Peter, really great story and I'm glad you're happier. Are you doing more Boxter vidoes? I have a 14 base Cayman that I've turned into my own GT4 Touring Edition. I'll send a few B4/after pics.

@peterfritzphoto 3 ай бұрын

Nice. Yeah, I’ll likely do some more - probably very soon - about photographing cars (using the Boxster). 👍

@kenle3419 3 ай бұрын

@PETERFRITZPHOTO thx for the reply. Did u ever get those GTS tails? I'm about to pull the trigger on those, but wanted ur input. Bought the evcX for the Cayman and my 21 ram diesel limited.

@peterfritzphoto 3 ай бұрын

@@kenle3419 Not yet, but they're on their way. I think he sent them by sea, due to their size/weight.

@kenle3419 3 ай бұрын

After more research, I'm getting mine through Suncoast Porsche. They're the exact same pair at $549 delivered@@peterfritzphoto

@Dackah 5 ай бұрын

Your comments resonate a lot with me Peter, but you are younger than me-and yes I was driving extremely young age as well. Heart attacks?-well you are one of the lucky survivors as I'm sure you realise. I like your videos a lot, and I have a nice amaranth red 981 Cayman so a bit in common there=also had a close friend die when I was about your age=it caused me a lot of upset. I would like to give you something back in return that might be of some use. Haven't had a heart attack but heart not 100% After a lot of research I discovered cayenne pepper. Might be good for you to have a bottle of it handy, and if you read what it can do for your heart-bring you back almost from the dead-literally. A little research on it on google or whatever, it might be of interest to you. BTW, I just subscribed

@peterfritzphoto 5 ай бұрын

That’s very generous of you, Dackah. I appreciate your advice and the kind words - thank you. I just bought some non-GMO cayenne pepper capsules. 👍