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THIS IS NOT FUN ANYMORE...

13 August 2023 · 31 min · 137K views · Mackinac City

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Matt and Kristen, who typically live aboard their boat, rent a van for a road trip from Michigan to Florida to attend a family reunion and a Patreon meetup.6:53 While traveling through Mackinac City, they purchase cold-weather gear and fudge before crossing the Mackinac Bridge into the Upper Peninsula.5:25 During the drive, they encounter a vehicle fire on the highway and witness a deer collision.9:26 Upon returning to Florida, they visit the Chassahowitzka River to swim in the natural springs, where they encounter an eight-foot alligator.14:40 Throughout the trip, they utilize Cracker Barrel parking lots for overnight stays, employing a surveillance technique that involves walking the perimeter of the property to check for train noise and signs of local encampments.20:46 They abandon one Tampa-area location after identifying a nearby unauthorized camp, citing safety concerns for the rented vehicle.22:02

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