A Day in VanLife: Seattle
An average Sunday for me. I always enjoy a visit to Storyville Coffee. And a quick trip to Lake Washington was very enjoyable. Also I give a recommendation about a vanlife essential.
For those of you who know the area, yes I did stop to pay respect to Bruce and Brandon Lee but I didnβt get a chance to do the same for Jimmy.
Great tips on the towels. I’ve been using micro fiber cheapos from Walmart and they work adequately. .. dry fast. – Towel Talk with Timmy. πβΊπ
I’ve started using the micro fibre cloths normally used for dusting and car washing. They are very quick to dry after use and while you use them they hold water well and the rinse well and they can also be used as towels.
You can hand sew a hang loop on the other towels π
I demand a refund on your video. The end was cut off. Now I don’t know what you had with your cake. Anyways it’s little things in life that make a difference. I use to buy the big luxurious thick towels and hated them but then I got thinner towels and they’re quicker to dry off with and they make it easy to hold hair up in after a shower. I like the way you video. You capture scenery beautifully. Most people scan the camera so fast you get dizzy. You go to interesting places.
Nice
Jimmy’s still around, he’s a VOO DOO CHILD
Tx for the tip on high top parking. I lean toward the PMC but at 61 y/o & 5′ 11" I wonder if I need standing room. However much like you I will probably spend a good deal of time in the city so parking limitations could be a major consideration.
That car in the video would be a"squareback"
You should have gone with me to Ikea!
Great mappage– again. And Suzi Homemaker comments on towels at no extra cost. Good stuff. I will try your soap as I am sure that the goo in pump bottles at my health club (sounds better than "gym") is bad for my largest organ (skin).
Mr. Static, I was wondering why you said something about never wanting a high top van, now I know. By the way, you mentioned something about urban camping in San Diego. Just out of curiosity, what’s up with San Diego and urban camping?
I click on the video..what is the advertisement for? Nespresso Coffee! (can’t make this up!)
Have you checked out Jack Block park on Alki? Even on a busy Alki weekend itβs very quiet.
Thanks, well done video.
Dr Bronners is some good stuff. Washington is beautiful. Between you and NW Granny’s channel I’m learning a lot about Washington. Did you just have to mention carrot cake?! Now you’ve activated my sweet tooth. LOL
The walk in the park was nice. I like seeing new places. Under ground parking does look like a van dwellers nightmare, even for your van. Thanks for the stroll in the park. π
Thanks Scott, I’m going to try the soap you mention :- ) I won’t be trying the ‘Nespresso’ advertised at the start and end of your vlog!! Yours is a ‘great coffee’ channel… the nerve of YouTube wedging you between crap, vile exploitation :- )
Did you climb the water tower? Use to be a nice view.
Madrona has a world class restaurant called St. Clouds on 34th and E. Union. Fantastic food plus music 6 days a week. Music varies by the day of week. Better make a reservation. Family friendly!
Happy to see you found Bruce and Brandon. I met Bruce when I was in High School. He made a point of talking to all us guys in the Lettermans Club and shook each of our hands. This was long before he became famous.
Thanks for the tip on the cloths.
Now we know your "secret" to slim and trim, 2 bites of a delicious cake and you are full, then forget it exists….sweet tooth goals!
Thanks for the tips…
Did you check out Kerry park on Queen Ann hill? Famous views of the city…
Hope you got some of Ikea’s Frakta 19 gal Shopping Bags – they nearly doubled in price recently to $1.49 but worth every penny!
Nice IKEA towels. I have several colors of the thin bath and hand towels. They absorb well,, dry fast, and the hang loop is a handy plus.
Hey, thanks for the towel comparison. Right now I have too heavy a towel in our motorhome. l’ll check these out. I’m in the process of trying to pick a gym membership and would like to know if you would share your choice. You are pretty much in one area but would like throughout US. Thanks!
Do you dislike high top shoes?
Who doesn’t love an unfinished cake discovery π€ππΎ
Making me miss Washington!
I used the peppermint dr bronners for the first time and i think it helped keep the bugs away. Maybe they don’t like peppermint.
Thanks for the recommendation I like those towels with the loop.
Are you still in Seattle? If you can help us with the wire installation? We are in Seattle , Redmond.
The Volkswagen brings back memories. My Dad had one, then my Mom got one (divorced) and they were sort of counterculture, I guess. Very weak motor. I looked around and I guess they were called Type III, or station wagon, or squareback.
https://www.justtoysclassiccars.com/vehicles/406/1967-volkswagen-square-back
You always seem like a part of Seattle. When I just lived in a camper, moving around, it was hard to feel a part of anything. Ideally cities would be about people, but they seem to be about housing values and development. People end up looking for refuge, not an ongoing sense of enlightenment. Micro enlightenment. That’s all I wish for.
Love Storyville Coffee .. and missed it so much now I order it in.
BTW the reservoir on Beacon Hill when they re-did it, they lidded it and it is park on top now. They have done that to a few so far.
Some people like to use the travel towels. Very light weight and dries quickly.
That’s why the NBA left Seattle. The players were bumping their heads in parking garages all the time
I like this format… Gives me an idea of what everyday vanlife is like.
Scott…. If the rain keeps up it won’t come down.
Glad you spent some time walking. I loved the scenes at the park in Seattle.
Question, is the little Ram larger inside than the Ford Transit Connect?
I recently went to my hometown for a visit and had the same problem with car park heights. my antenna was hitting the car park roof as I drove along,it amused me but not my elderly mother
Thanks much for a day in Seattle! Old memories and first place I lived in area in ’74, Cap Hill by park and cemetary you showed.. mother-in-law’s house 2 blocks away.. Between you and Chrome, best remedy fo me watching videos of old ‘home’ Vancouver and Seattle area. Thanks again! Curious how you got the vehicle and build, not many around it seems, and just sold my Class C and traded my Caravan:( miss the van the most. Take care, stay healthy!
If you want a break from parking garages , there are some nice places to park in Des Moinesβsouth of the city
Great info! Thanks this all helps when your starting out.π
Thanks for sharing about the towels. Will try as I haven’t found a quick-dry one I like yet. Do you ever eat in the Ikea restaurant?? I usually go load up on Swedish meatballs before I tackle the massive floor space…
Thanks Scott. Great info. I bought a great fast drying Bathtowel from Amazon. One of my best items I own.
You and Dave2D beards are growing so fast. Any plans on shaving it off for the Summer?
Karmann Ghia station wagon?
….always informative and relaxing manner π π UK
I give you credit for hanging out in the city. I dont know if i could do that.
Yeah, I’d have the same problem with my van – low ceiling under ground parking – 2.1 metres max height.
Beautiful sceneries and great tips on towels π but after a long work week, I have to be totally honest and just say that my favorite part of the video is your soft, soothing voice, which has totally relaxed me!πthank you! π π
Hi Scott Great Video List I have a tip for you since you live in and out of your van I have done the Rv thing fora long time and I have to tell you as a 20 year person of the road Your Windshield and your Driver and passenger side window’s are a great source to use for drying your things you use also can be used for cooking in the heated part of the day
I like thin towels too. There’s no Ikeia here. π may be I can buy them online. Thanks for the nice video. π
Good info and great scenery. I’ve been away from the PNW since the early 90’s I think…. We’re planning on a move to the OR next Spring if God wills. It’ll be nice to get back out there.