10 Fave Blog Videos

All of our Long, Long Honeymoon material has been shot in high definition. But you’d never know it by watching YouTube. After YouTube gets through compressing our videos into its proprietary BD (blur definition) format, it looks like they were shot by a blind drunkard using salvaged World War II era equipment.

So recently we’ve begun transferring our online video content into the world of HD. As part of this process, I’ve waded through reams of content. We have over 70 videos! That's enough footage to pull together a feature length film (one we could call Hello, Blog: The Movie). So I thought, “What the heck. Let’s do a top 10 list!”

Here are ten favorite videos (not really in any particular order) with a few comments about each. These have all been upgraded in online quality. Most of them are in HD. So break out the popcorn and Junior Mints...

10. The Long, Long Trailer (HD)


Airstream RV Blog - The Long, Long Trailer from Sean on Vimeo.

Here Kristy and I discuss the classic movie, “The Long, Long Trailer.” I'm already breaking the stated goal of our list, because this really isn't one of my favorites. So why is it here? This video has been quite popular on YouTube, for two reasons: Lucy and Desi. Befuddled by its popularity, I recently reedited it in HD.

What I love most about Lucille Ball is that she was told by “experts” that she’d NEVER make it in Hollywood. She just didn’t have the look they wanted. I guess she didn’t accomplish much, other than becoming the definitive TV icon of the century, and one of the most beloved entertainers in American history.

9. Grand Tour (in 2 Minutes!) (HD)

Airstream RV Blog - Grand Tour (in 2 minutes!) from Sean on Vimeo.
Take a peek inside our Airstream. You know you want to! This video is fast, sloppy, and effective. And that expression on my face above? Priceless.

8. Banff

Airstream RV Blog - Banff from Sean on Vimeo.
I studied French from 1984 to 1985.

After nine months of concentrated study, I remember one complete sentence -- and it is grammatically incorrect.

7. Redwoods! (HD)

Airstream RV Blog - Redwoods! from Sean on Vimeo.

This is one of my personal favorites. The external mount shots are very pleasing to my eye (and were taken about 30 minutes prior to our getting a flat tire). Airstream camping in California’s redwood forests was a spectacular experience. It's like a visit to Jurassic Park, without all the dinosaurs.

6. Towin’ and Backin’ (HD)

Airstream RV Blog - Towin' and Backin' from Sean on Vimeo.
Many people are intimidated by the towing and backing requirements that come along with owning a travel trailer. There’s no need to be. Towing these trailers (once you have a solid tow vehicle) is a breeze. Backing them is easy enough, so long as you have enough space. It's no more difficult than parallel parking a 747.

But seriously, these are tasks that grow simpler and easier as you gain experience. Let's just hope that your "experience" doesn't involve broken bones.

5. The Simple Life (HD)

Airstream RV Blog - The Simple Life? from Sean on Vimeo.

Speaking of simple, what could be more simple than watching marshmallows and roasting moose? Wait! That's not what I meant.

Truth be told, Airstreaming is not simple. No lifestyle that involves handling a sewer hose on a regular basis can be dubbed simple. But it does offer fundamental pleasures (unrelated to sewer hoses). You just knew I would quote Thoreau sooner or later.

4. The Grand Canyon


The Grand Canyon in HD. Even I can't screw this one up.

3. The $2 Million RV (HD)

Airstream RV Blog - The $2 Million RV from Sean on Vimeo.

This is a popular video, mainly because everyone wants to see a $2 million RV. What do you get for $2 million? A heavy bus that’s stacked with the most expensive housing materials available, and is built to withstand the abuse of a rock band, corporate CEO, and the occasional five-year old.

There’s no doubt these things are impressive, but I’m not sure I get the value proposition. It might make sense for Tom Cruise. But personally, I’d prefer a loaded Airstream (freeing up the leftover $1.9 million for beer and pizza).

2. Disney’s Fort Wilderness (HD)

Airstream RV Blog - Disney's Fort Wilderness from Sean on Vimeo.

This video offers a good combination of information and entertainment. Kristy really loves Disney, and Fort Wilderness is a lot of fun. In this video I tried to give a decent overview of the resort. We had a blast at Disney, even though it rained 96.7% of the time we were there.

And the number one "Fave Blog Video"...

1. The Goat Incident (HD)

Airstream RV Blog - The Goat Incident from Sean on Vimeo.

This is probably my favorite blog video, thanks to our surprise guest star: the random mountain goat. Also, the location in Glacier National Park must be one of the most beautiful spots in the world.

You never know what’s going to happen on a hike. If this had been a grizzly bear instead of a goat, I doubt my memories of the experience would be so fond.