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The weather was beautiful and so was the day. Started off with a little breakfast, watched a few birds and bees. Tossed some cardboard waffles into the toaster, practiced some golf shots and then off to work. Saturdays are one of my longer days at work. Getting busier, the tourists are starting to arrive here in beautiful British Columbia. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- I started this 28 day shorts vlog challenge to give everyone a reason to tap into your creativity and have some fun. There are no rules, there is no champion. Step outside your comfort zone and give it a shot. Use hashtag #ShortsVlogChallenge and I’ll add your vlogs to the playlist #golfshots #flowergarden #shorts FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE; MONETARY ASSISTANCE NOT NECESSARY! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts

After two long years I finally updated my eye prescription and go some new glasses and am I ever happy. Started out the day playing with my dog Byla followed by making French Toast and Bacon for both my daughters. I was stuck with the oatmeal again lol. Tenley and I practiced our golf shots in the backyard, then off to work. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- I started this 28 day shorts vlog challenge to give everyone a reason to tap into your creativity and have some fun. There are no rules, there is no champion. Step outside your comfort zone and give it a shot. Use hashtag #ShortsVlogChallenge and I’ll add your vlogs to the playlist #youthgolf #frenchtoast FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE; MONETARY ASSISTANCE NOT NECESSARY! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts

I’m having a blast. It’s day 2 of the 28 day shorts vlog challenge Use hashtag #ShortsVlogChallenge I challenge everyone to tap into your creativity and have some fun. There are no rules, there is no champion. Step outside your comfort zone and give it a shot. #dailylife #castironcooking FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE; MONETARY ASSISTANCE NOT NECESSARY! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts

IT’S THE 28 DAY SHORTS VLOG CHALLENGE Here we go, let’s see if we can start a trend. Use hashtag #ShortsVlogChallenge I challenge everyone to tap into your creativity and join in on this. This is about unveiling yourself, stepping outside of your comfort zone. Try some new videography techniques or just talk about whatever is on your mind. It’s up to you. There are no rules, there is no champion. #challengevideo #shortsvlog FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE; MONETARY ASSISTANCE NOT NECESSARY! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts

Here’s two channels worth checking out. The first being an old #youtube friend that’s thinking about letting his #creative juices flow once again and that’s none other then ​⁠ https://youtube.com/@MindofSmoothie The second channel is new to me as I’ve only recently subscribed to her. Please go check out my new YouTube friend ​⁠ https://youtube.com/@theminimac2.0 After checking out these channels please consider giving them a sub if you like the content they’re creating. Be sure to tell them that Carl the Madman sent you #shoutouts FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE; MONETARY ASSISTANCE NOT NECESSARY! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts

I got rid of my 1982 Kawasaki KZ250 LTD today. I gave it to a guy I know who has a friend that’s building a motorcycle. All he was after was the motor. Works out great for me because now I have even more room in my motorcycle garage. I really need to stop picking up more bikes. I’ve nowhere to keep them. #cleaningmotivation #motorcycle #garage Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE; MONETARY ASSISTANCE NOT NECESSARY! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share

I was needed to open the gas station for 5:00am so it was an early start today. The walk to work was beautiful as the rainy weather decided to skip me. This proved to be the theme of the day as it also skipped me long enough to get in my first 9 holes of #golf this season. We’re fortunate to have this wonderful 9 hole #golfcourse. It’s another great excuse to get #outdoors Vlogdate 793 Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share

Ripped down to open the gas station this morning for a 30 minute shift. Split shift today is what I recon most folks would call it as I had to return for my regular shift in the afternoon. Made Tenley a cheese omelette in my #castiron pan. It must’ve been good because she was singing and dancing afterwards. Finally got to tidying up the tree that I started on the other day. Moved all the limbs closer to the fire pit. Went back for the second half of my shift and found out that TheChez isn’t only the poutine king but he’s also the #petunia king! Also… the return of CarlTheMadman’s #wildkingdom VLogdate 792 Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share

Okay folks let’s have some fun. It’s time for some aggressive caring and I challenge everyone who sees this video to post a video of yourself practicing this special art on someone you care for. Be sure to tag me #aggressive #caring #challenge Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share

I’ve recently discovered that I love to sit in our #backyard in the early hours of the day drinking a #coffee, play with my dog Byla, and listen to the birds chirping away. It’s a new #happyplace for me. Got some great footage of a hummingbird today, cut the lawn for the second time this year, and removed a tree from the backyard that had been bothering my lovely wife. The only bike I came across at work today was a 1986 SUZUKI SP250. Was a little beat up and well used but still a fantastic motorcycle. VLogdate 790 Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share

Yesterday morning when I awoke I heard the very distinctive sound and chirp of a #hummingbird. When I finally crawled out of my sleeping bag I went looking for the hummingbird feeder but to no avail. I sent a text to my lovely wife to pick up a new one and she did. I mixed up a batch of hummer food and this morning I hung the new feeder. My dog Byla had her first look at a hummer this morning and it perked her attention right away. I had a couple looks as well but didn’t see any at the feeder. #birdwatching #gettowork VLogDate 789 Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share

This brings to a close our four day #staycation. It was a much needed break from the regular grind. I’m feeling refreshed and ready for this next stretch of work at the station. It’s looking like I could be working everyday for the rest of May. Finally got around to fixing the fence that the damn bear broke down. Made some bread & pepperoni cheese sticks as I waited for my beautiful wife Natasha, and daughter Kaitlynn to get home from their escutcheon. I had a lot of fun with Tenley these last few days. I consider myself the luckiest guy in the world. As I reach into the back portion of my life I’ve learned to cherish everything around me. #cherisheverymoment #love VLOGDATE 788 Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share

It’s day three of our mini holiday, our staycation, our backyard camp out. We had a water fight today as it nearly reached 30 degrees Celsius. #waterfight #stayhome #backyardcamping VLOGDATE 787 Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share

We survived the night. Our outdoor backyard camping was a success. I love waking up to the sound of birds chirping. For me it’s very grounding and beautiful. A peacefulness that I yearn for. It calls to me. My happy place. Crawled out of the tent and started a fire with a flint and a steel. My char cloth caught a spark quite easily. Using my diy hobo stove and my old percolator to brew the morning coffee. My favourite The rest of the day was a conglomeration of things like making a ham & cheese omelette in a cast iron frying pan. #backyardcamping #hobostove #castironcooking VLOGDATE 786 Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share

It’s the first day of our stay at home holiday and we decided to set up the tent and do some backyard camping. This is Tenley’s first time doing an overnighter in a tent and we’re both super excited. #outdoors #camping #glamping Vlogdate 785 Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share

Today was my last day of work before my 4 day stay at home holiday with my youngest daughter. I get to work with Lenny from The Simpsons every Saturday…. WHOOP WHOOP! Lol. What’s new with TheChez? Well, he won the Nelson Star’s best poutine contest for the second year in a row. Congratulations Chez! Saw a beautiful old ‘canary yellow’ Honda Shadow. I going to showcase all the beautiful motorcycles that stop at the gas station this summer. #poutine #motorcycles #LennyLeonard Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share

I absolutely love cooking with cast iron. Today I fried up some bacon and made a 3 egg cheese omelette for Tenley. She devoured her breakfast today. My dog, the crazy little critter, Byla turned 10 months old today. I’ve recently started leaving her a home while I’m at work so she really misses me. It’s nice to be missed. It’s easy to take for granted. Love those around you, life is short and stands still for no one. Cherish every day and everyone you care about. #castironcooking #dogslife #livingmybestlife Vlogdate 783 Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share

“AND REPEAT” The reasoning behind this title has a couple meaning. Repeating one’s daily grind, and repeating my passion to create. This is my art, my lifestyle, my thoughts, and my feelings. I feel motivated again. Much to my delight my youngest daughter decided that she wouldn’t mind being in my videos again. This inspires me to create these video diaries, or video logs. For myself, for my family, and for you. I welcome you to follow along on this journey. My #slowliving lifestyle, #mylife & #myfamily 🙂👍🏻🐕‍🦺🏍️ Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share

My original plan was to head outdoors and get some work done at my campsite but the weather wasn’t that nice so I decided to stay home and make some new char cloth and make a pot of chili in my cast iron dutch oven. #ciw #dutchoven #charcloth

Only had the one day off work this week and I felt like doing a random day vlog. It was another wet and cool day today, started off making French toast for the kids in a #castiron pan. Played with my #dog Byla #outdoors for a bit. Got out into the garage and fixed an old halogen fog light….. BUT THEN THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENED!

To Tenley, For Mom & Dad this is a very special day, your birthday. We’re blessed to have you in our lives and we love you with every ounce of our being. You deliver sunshine into our lives everyday and we love you to the moon and back, over and over, forever and always. HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Love Mom & Dad #happybirthdaytoyou

The sega of the 1983 Honda CM250 custom motorcycle build continued today. I had a couple free hours so I decided to #diy the mounting brackets for the bike seat so I can send it off to get reupholstered. I repurposed a bracket off a spare seat from a 1981 Honda XL250. Had to cut a couple of new holes in the seat pan as well as shave out a couple plastic ridges in-order for the bracket to mount flush. I’m very happy with the end results from today. #custommotorcycle #motogarage Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share

It was an absolutely beautiful, sunny, and warm March 21, 2023 today, so nice in fact that I decided to load my dog Byla (3/4 Schipperke, 1/4 Pomeranian) into my beloved, late Foxy’s (Pomeranian) rucksack and take her for her first ever motorcycle ride on these scenic, windy mountainous roads. Byla did great. The part she disliked the most was the starting of the motorbike. She was a little nervous at first but she settled in and began to enjoy it. I actually took her out a second time today as well and she was much more relaxed the second time. You’ll be seeing us out motorcycling together lots now. We’ve got many adventures, camping, fishing, outdoor cooking, and hiking to go on this year in the outdoors of British Columbia Canada If you enjoy my videos please consider subscribing and I’d love to hear from you in the comments. Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share #dogsofyoutube #puppylife #dogsthatride

I needed some time in the #outdoors today so I packed up a few things, grabbed Byla and off we went to do some #outdoorcooking and enjoy a happy day and a good little lunch at our camp. At first I thought I’d do some cooking on a campfire but I decided to bring my diy hobo stove instead. I also packed up one of my small cast iron pans for #castironwednesday Grabbed a can of beans, Danish Vienna sausages, and some hot chocolate. Off we went! I chose to only bring my ferro rod. Usually I’d bring my tinder pouch as well but it’s been very wet for the last week with heavy rain yesterday so I decided to test myself and scavenge for dry tinder. Thanks for coming along and if you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing 🙂🐕‍🦺👍🏻 Join TEAM MADHOUSE and FOLLOW ME on BuyMeACoffee…. IT’S FREE! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlthemadman/posts Stuff I need for the motorcycle garage https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/EG9J5W7TRCT6?ref_=wl_share