DEVASTATING! WE MAY HAVE TO SELL OFF GRID HOMESTEAD
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Not really the video we wanted to share, but we have to be honest & true to the journey. We haven’t completely given up on the idea of being out here, we’re just sharing truthfully what’s currently going on. We have a lot to navigate and think about but we wanted to be honest & transparent about where we’re at.
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It would be Portugals loss if youse left there beautiful country,it's shocking how youse are being treated,in Bulgaria you would be welcomed is so strange ,has the mayor no power to help ❤
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Don't give give up,
It is what it is.
next time, do not buy anything that requires being 90 days in 90 days out, buy something that you can live there 4 ever without any complications.
Because this is just big waste of time and resources.
Permanent residence is what you want, before you do anything else, just my thought here.
You guys have tried to make your dream come true. You have explained your situation to us that have been following you from the beginning. You owe it to yourselves to look at other alternatives. You are still young you need to get your life’s back on track. Move on. Keep us informed and if you do go for Ireland or wherever , tell us and we will follow you as you both are great guys. We love you, do what you feel what’s in your heart.x
Hey, it's sad to hear you both upset, but here's the thing, you simply have to look at things pragmatically, not always easy i know. Look at your journey so far, look at what you've learned, look at the experiences you've had, especially the experiences you've shared together which have brought you closer and more appreciative of your surroundings, and of each other. If everything in life was "meant to be" then life would be pretty boring, there would be absolutely no place for hopes, dreams and aspirations. The consequences of European politics is not your fault and it's certainly not a qualification of what should or shouldn't of been. YOU two are masters of your own destiny, stay focused, keep in the game, you're bigger and stronger than you've ever been. More importantly, keep your tolerance and love for each other. 🤘👍
Hey Jay thanks for all the love and all the other times you have commented. Very powerful words sending you love too ❤
@@theoriginhomestead Enjoy the journey, because the time when you're in your rocking chairs looking back, comes faster than you think. This time last year my daughter was in university studying social anthropology, fast forward to this year and she's a drug addict in a women's refuge, there's absolutely no way I'll accept that "it was meant to be." Life has curveballs, most of them are unexpected at inopportune times. 🤘👍
There comes a point where continuing ‘the fight’ must be reevaluated. I think you need to be objective rather than emotional in your review of your future in Portugal. You’ve learned so much and gained so many new skills. The greatest learning may be your resolve to respond to challenges. I wish you the best.
Sending you both positive energy hang in there whatever you decide to do we are here to cheer you on 😊
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Laura and Dan, I'm praying for unexpected breakthrough for you guys. Whether you are meant to stay there or move on in the future, I pray peace and assurance for you and your situation. Don't be afraid, stand strong. We're keeping you in prayer.
What a lovely comment and we will do ❤
Try an get an Irish passports then you'll be EU sitasins
Laura and Dan, whatever you see in these comments from your followers does not really count. It’s what’s right for you both that counts! Whatever you decide we (as) your community will follow! It’s not Portugal, it’s not the homestead, it’s not the van, it’s you both we follow. Keep the faith, look after each other and whatever the outcome we are with you!
Amen!
Hi.
Love your channel, we like you bought property, we opted for Bulgeria, we where wrongly advised about residency, however my father was Irish so I applied for an Irish passport, do either of you have an Irish parent or grand parent, or any parent or grandparents that where born in a European country? If so you can obtain a passport for that country and residency is easy, you will both qualify even if only one of you has that. Hope this helps. Good luck.
@theoriginhomestead Please see comment from anthonydunne1805
We completey hear you and nice to hear from someone who gets it. We will do and sending you love too ❤
So beautifully written and well said 👌
I understand whatever decision you two make. Even if you end up in a different country, I'll still watch your videos! ❤
Hey Elizabeth that really means a lot ❤
Absolutely - they have a lot of supporters in whatever endeavour they undertake.
I am so sorry to hear about all these problems you are having. I really like you two and enjoy your videos. I will say a prayer for you. I hope, whatever your future holds, I hope you will keep us up to date. You both have a great heart and positive attitude. You have put so much blood, sweat and tears into your property. It is a shame about your difficulties. My heart breaks for you. I can see this is very stressful for you both. You do not seem ungrateful. As long as you share videos, no matter where you go, I will always be interested in following you. Good luck. ❤️
I've been following you guys since the beginning and can see the toll it takes to travel back every three months. But the two of you have fabulous attitudes and, even if Portugal is a stepping stone rather than your final destination, you'll make the most of it and find your place in the world. Best of luck to you both with your Portugal paperwork or with whatever the next stage is for you. Life is a journey and I had many steps before finding my way here, gaining great experience and knowledge along each step. Including living and travelling in Ireland and China... both amazing places! Stay positive and best of luck!
Glad you get it and yes it really does! sending you lots of love too and hope all well on your homestead. ❤
Guys, thank you so much for sharing, please hang in there; I have a sneaky suspicion you are going to land on top soon! ❤🥰
Lovely comment ❤❤
Laura and Dan, I am so sorry you are in this situation. I follow other people from the UK who are living in Portugal. They were able to move to Portugal before the shutters came down following Brexit. You moved as the shutters were coming down. The population in the UK have voted to become prisoners in their own land. I can understand people who do not want to follow politics but your situation proves that we ignore politics at our peril. The UK have become a resentful and angry little island. I suppose we cannot live by "we want" we now live by what we are allowed to do. The rich and well-off can always live by "we want". They can live where ever they want.
If you are thinking about Ireland please pay attention to the history and politics. Start by watching the BBC documentary "Once upon a time in Northern Ireland".
I hope you continue to grow and love.
Hope you having a lovely Christmas and sending you lots of love ❤🎄🎅 🏡
Oh Laura and Dan, This was so sad to hear. Please don't give up. You are such dedicated workers on your land. I so wish there was something I could do. Never give up HOPE!😘😘🤗 x o
Hey Dianne thanks for the love as we said we are not givng up it just may look diffrent ❤❤
Laura e Dan eu sei como Portugal é com as brocacias 😮não desistam tentem arranjar um advogado.
A um casal no RUclips que passou por a mesma situação e conseguiu resolver
Uma coisa é certa estejam aonde estiverem eu aide sempre vos acompanhar ❤❤
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As Gibraltar is British and not a part of the Shengan Zone, would it be worth spending time there between your Portugal visits.. with no ferry crossing fees.. and taking partime agency work.?
Thanks for sharing idea and trying to help ❤❤
Take your time, Think about France I had so many problems in Spain but now i am crazy more happy in France, the houses are really cheap too!
Cheers, Diego😊
Thanks Diego ❤❤
Diego and Joanna are doing great in France, one of my favourite RUclipsrs❤ You can learn a lot from Diego about building and restoration as well.
Dear Laura and Dan, you have come so far don’t give up. Wish you both a very Merry Christmas! Take care, Steven
Thanks Steven we are not giving up just been honest ❤
Hope everything goes well and everything works out for you . Don’t give up.
Whatever you decide , I know you will conquer . You guys are strong and you will be successful in the future.
Hugs, merry Christmas.
I'm with you on this, know exactly how you feel! We are doing the same in Spain... Coming out the EU was the worst thing ever..
Glad you understand Karen ❤❤
I'm sorry you're going through this, it's really tough. I've moved to 3 different countries with different rules and situations and it's never easy, always slow and sometimes just unfair. Living in a similar setup as you, the most frustrating part is to see that all these rules for immigration, taxes, self-employment, etc. don't take into account simpler ways of living (which tend to be the best ones for the planet, but that's another topic). If making say 500 euro a month is enough for you, the system makes that impossible (because they want you to spend more and depend on them more). It's just a shitty system we've built.
We agree and Thanks for the lovely comment and support 🙏 Really means a lot you taking time to send us positive support sending you love too ❤❤
@TheWildlandersOffGrid also had issues re income, but they managed to resolve it. Might be an idea to reach out to them for some advice?
Thanks for sharing ❤
Keep documenting, and we will all keep watching! You guys are sweet and hilarious! Sometimes life just lets you know it's time to change direction, and so you just do that. It will feel so good to be settled somewhere. The work you did on the land was not for nothing, it was memories made learning and laughing. That will always be with you and be wonderful stories to tell your children...❤
We will do and Thanks for the lovely comment and support 🙏 Really means a lot you taking time to send us positive support sending you love too ❤❤
Bloody brexit ☹😠! This would have been painless, paperless and free before... now it's like this anywhere in Europe and beyond for foreign nationals... stay strong and keep checking the policies as things keep being updated with new post-brexit rules - also in Ireland!
There were no income requirements pre-Brexit. You had to have health insurance and complete the residency paperwork, plus limitations on benefits, but so long as you could support yourself, there generally wasn't a problem.
@@KeithChegwin24 the requirement if you're unemployed (no income) is that you'd be there looking for a job. This is still true today. I have plenty of EU mates living off the land with no income in other EU countries for years now. They can't legally stop you and question how you're planning to sustain yourself. As long as you dont need to register for social security/benefits and just pay local tax they won't bother you, and even if they ask you, say you're looking for a job! Some countries may have stricter local tax residency policies but really most don't for EU citizens (a very different story for non-EU).
@@KeithChegwin24That’s nonsense. I lived in France twice and Greece, when I was their age, and it was incredibly easy to live in both countries. And it was paperless and free.
@@KeithChegwin24How was it I lived in France and Greece then? I was a student first time I lived in France and didn’t have a job the whole time I was there. I literally did up sticks and move to Greece and France later on, and got work later on in both countries. So you are wrong.
@jhbette even looking for jobs you still have to proof you can supoet yourself ir have a sponsor.
Really not the best situation and again on a work visa you only get so long, afterbthat, hone you go. Bestbto do things the right way as if you get deported, thats it, game over.
You can thank all those that voted to leave the EU !! This was my biggest fear that we would lose the freedom of movement by leaving and here we are now, I feel for you. Don’t give up just yet there’s always the hope things will change. There’s talk of Spain and Malta dropping the 90 day rule..
Thanks for the support Les ❤
The most precious thing is the love you have for each other and the future with children ❤❤❤
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I really hope it all works out for you. You're such nice people x
Hey Hazel that means a lot ❤
F*cking Brexit really is the gift that keeps on giving (not). I’m so sorry this is so incredibly hard for you and understand how hard it must have been for you as a couple. We’ve moved to the Outer Hebrides of Scotland and it’s lovely here. Although it’s not as hot as Portugal, Spain or France, there’s loads of work here, and there are some lovely crofts for sale. The people are lovely and there’s no paperwork to fill in, and everyone speaks English and are very friendly. If you have the strength to do it, finish off the barn as it will be a good investment of your time and energy, and will no doubt make you a profit. Much love to you both from Benbecula xx
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Hi I just want to say that no matter what happens do not lose the idea of off-grid. You are on the right path. Be strong and take care of your health. I'll be watching your progress because both of you are my inspiration...
Thanks for the lovely comment and support 🙏 Really means a lot you taking time to send us positive support sending you love too ❤❤
Hang in there, Laura and Dan … a breakthrough is around the corner … stay open and in the flow. I will watch your videos wherever you go. ❤
Thanks for the lovely support ❤
Portugal, Italy, Spain...... So many countries of the EU are in an absolute population collapse; one that is almost unrecoverable. Yet, they put up barriers to young people homesteading that may add to their finances and population. It makes no sense and is so self destructive.
Hope you having a lovely Christmas and sending you lots of love ❤🎄🎅 🏡
Brexit was such a sh*t idea - which created this situation.
I hope you get through this.
We agree Thanks for the lovely comment and support 🙏 Really means a lot you taking time to send us positive support sending you love too ❤❤
God bless you, guys.
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You both are so strong and have learned so much thru this. Use it for your next chapter. There’s nothing wrong with deciding to change it up. We all understand this. I know there a lot of other people who have gone thru the same problems. Keep your heads up high. We are so proud of you. Good things are coming your way. Love you guys!
What a lovely comment this was so nice to read so nice of you ❤
Sell up guys and go to Bulgaria lovely country and cheap
Thanks Darren ❤
Sorry to hear about your struggles. Maybe, all you need is a decent Portuguese solicitor. Exhaust all possible options, persistence beats resistance. You've worked too hard to let it all be for nothing. Big love ❤
Thanks for the love ❤
PS I took a trip to Ireland about ten years ago, My niece and I walked across the entire country from East to West. We both loved it so much. It is green, and wet, but what a stunning place. If that"s what you choose, You can still live off grid and homestead. I have some friends who moved to an Island in Scotland. They are the only residents on the little Island in a 400 year old house. They have made it cozy while they are renovating. They live by the beach. They have a boat they use to go to the mainland for shopping. Just an Idea.
and you are always welcome to visit Italy.
Love that sounds so nice hope you doing well and thanks for sharing ❤
I watch your friends you tube channel as well as this one. I think.
Do they have two sheep and two cats?😊
If so... I love their videos too.
You might look into Bulgaria. Requirements i hear atr much lower.
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Hey guys, I was hoping this video was the clickbait kind, but sadly it isn't. I also dream of having my homestead away from everything and watching your journey is so pleasant and inspiring! I truly hope you sort this out soon, whichever way it is, and life starts getting easier. I'm a native Portuguese speaker, I live in the UK and I have a British friend living in Portugal as well. If I can be of any help, I'm a message away. Truly hoping for the best for you two. Much love!
Yea sorry about that ha Thanks for the lovely comment and support 🙏 Really means a lot you taking time to send us positive support sending you love too ❤❤
You both are amazing and it would be their loss if yal have to leave. I know how much blood, sweat and tears you both have put into this. I own a small farm in Kentucky and I know how hard the work is. Whatever yal decide please do not stop making videos. I pray that the right path opens for yal whatever it is. God bless you both and thank you for the great videos.
Thanks Kenneth what a lovely comment and means a lot ❤
Most people buy land and sale it for something else. The next property may be the one. It shouldn’t be this hard 😢
Thanks Deb ❤❤
I am so sorry to hear of the struggles you are facing with the laws, etc. I cant even imagine that kind of stress. I hope if you do need to look elsewhere you find a place that is even better suited to you. ❤
What a lovely comment really means a lot and sending you love too ❤
@@theoriginhomestead 🥰 aww thanks guys
I'm sorry to hear about your ongoing stress regarding residency. If all else fails, check the Internet for countries that pay YOU to move there due to a declining population. Spain is one of them, same climate, vine's and olive... trees. Sending positive vibes! 😊
My wife and I just watched your latest video and felt the need to reach out to you. We have been following you and enjoying your videos. We have just joined your legend and are happy to contribute to your ongoing efforts to remain in Portugal. We think you are working very hard towards your goal of establishing a homestead in Portugal! We would like to encourage you to remain hopeful why you examine your efforts and options. Wishing you the very best!
Nice to hear from you both and your love means the world to us. As we said we still have a lot to sort and think about but we had to be honest ❤
Tough choices. Don't beat yourselves up though. I also moved to Portugal, bought a home in the country to remodel and live a simple life. I have since sold it, as it proved unmanageable for me. Can't even imagine having the added stress of traveling back and forth every 90 days. There is nothing wrong with changing what you are doing, as hard as it may be. I know in the end you will be well as you will always take with you who you are. Keep on keeping on. Blessings. Hope you will find what is the better option for you soon. ❤
Thanks for the lovely comment and support 🙏 Really means a lot you taking time to send us positive support sending you love too ❤❤
Have you tried to contact other UK people that are in Portugal doing what you are doing, an off grid homestead? There are even a family with small kids... living for some time here. Laws are always chaging, so maybe you can still have a breakthrough. However, you have experienced living off grid, so that's good and will put you both thinking "is this the kind of life we really want? Either here or anywhere else?" Because if you are really determined to live like this, you will find either the same or other difficulties in other countries... Nevertheless, please bear in mind, things happen for a reason, maybe it was simply not the time yet. I wish you both all happiness and good luck on your young journey ❤😘
Thanks for the love and sharing :) Most people out hear got in post brexit and also have complete diffrent financial setups. Sending you love ❤
Praying for you both, whatever you decide to do, remember you have each other & you two are young & life is for living, find the joy & peace in making things happen as you complete your journey wherever you need to be. When one door closes, God opens another you don’t have to stay in the hallway full of doubts & uncertainties. That being said from a 76 year old lady, my husband just retired from farming this year, he is 78 & we been married 58 years & life isn’t always easy but the journey is so worth it we plan on enjoying as long as we have. I admire both of you sending lots of prayers your way and will follow your journey as you do what’s best for both of you.
Hey Patrica Thanks for the lovely comment and support 🙏 Really means a lot you taking time to send us positive support sending you love too ❤❤
Sun is priceless.
Ha we now ❤
I'm sorry things are not turning out the way you hoped. Life can be rough and bureaucracy sucks. I hope you guys will find your way in Portugal or anywhere else. ❤
Thanks for the love we will keep going ❤
Have a spot in north West Donegal if ye do get to Ireland. Ye would be more than welcome to pull up the van for a bit 👍
Love that thanks for that ❤
Hey you 2,
Chin up, these are exciting times with the potential for new travel and memories made. You two could live in a box at the side of the road and still bring light to our days through your positivity and togetherness. I hope you find a way in Portugal, I watched from the beginning and have always had a feeling it was not your forever home "but it does suit you both" for sure. your community is here for you. I'm based in the Liverpool area and you are more than welcome to drop in and take a break from travelling we have a spare room and land to park the van, follow your hearts and be brave xx
Love that Adam so nice of you too say ❤
Good luck and good fortune!.
Thanks Raymond ❤
I still can't believe us Brits decided to leave the EU (I'd moved to Australia before the referendum). The ability to go and live anywhere in Europe was priceless, worth whatever the cost. So sad. So shit that they changed the visa requirements. Are you guys under 30? Maybe get the aussie working visa and go work over there for a year (up to 3) - wages are crazy high down under...
Still listening to you guys but the more I listen the more I think Australia is a genuine option for you (having done it myself!). The under 30 working visa is very cheap and easy to get and is extendable to up to 3 years. And then, if you like it then you could apply for a skills-based visa (the skills shortage list is long, and if you aren't a match for them one of you could retrain) and since you're young you'd get lots of points (I was 38 when we applied for our permanent visa). And the benefits are the weather, the wages, the lifestyle, the houses - and there's lots of cheap bush land still. Worth a think!!
Ahh! You said Australia / outback at the end! See! Best option by far! ;)
Thanks sharing for the lovely comments and support 🙏 Really means a lot you taking time to send us positive support sending you love too ❤❤
All the European countries have the rule of 90days so wherever you go you will have to comply to that rule until you get a visa it’s got nothing to do with who is in government.
Hey Margaret and yes thats the rule ❤
Sorry for the struggles you are going through and maybe it will turn out a move is what's needed, good luck in whatever you decide. Hope you will take us with you on your continuing journey, have enjoyed watching you both.
Thanks for that Chris what a lovely comment of support ❤
Laura and Dan, don’t give up on your dreams
Thanks Ross we are not giving up just been honest to the moment ❤
@@theoriginhomestead we are here to support you, if you need somebody to talk to. We are here.
Please don't give up . Never Never give up on your dreams , is always a way around it believe me I been there, but what made me a winner was, I never give up.
Just think- you go through all of that beaurocratic insanity and those thousands of invaders come to Europe on a boat and do not even have credentials, etc. -get hotel rooms, etc. Europe has to change this nonsense!
I hope your situation will get better, just remember that this has been happening to the natives of Portugal for a long time!
Feliz Natal e um melhor ano novo. Abraço do Algarve.
sending you lots of love too ❤❤
Hi Laura and Dan, what about CROWDFUNDING? Many people are helpfull, you will see.! There is much information online. Good luck, and don`t forget, every bad situation brings you to new oportunities.
Laura and Dan, if everyone who watched this video gave you just 10 euros, that would be 300 000 euros!! I don't earn a lot of money, but I'd be willing to pay to help you out. You guys deserve it!
Its not right to ask anybody for money we will never do that ❤ Thanks for thinking of us though and been a lovely person
@@theoriginhomestead I'm only saying this because I can relate to you guys...I've been in a similar situation, in a way. Unfortunately my whole homesteading dream collapsed and my 15 year relationship went along with it. I'd never want that to happen to you guys.
I watched you from the start and it made me happy to watch you week after week being successful in so many ways in which I wasn't so lucky to succeed. I was genuinely happy to see your dreams one by one slowly come true like they were my own. As I said, I don't earn much, just enough to live comfortably own my own now, and I would gladly donate and give up buying new shoes or something...but I know my money alone won't solve your problems. On the other hand if it were a crowdfunding, that would make much more sense and I'd be quick to donate even couple hundred euros just to know it would allow you to stay in Portugal so you kan keep building your dreams. You're both such wonderful people and a beautiful couple and you deserve your dreams come true. 💚
Hello I understand very well how you can feel as a French citizen and having work and live in Scotland for 32 years after Brexit I had to go through a nightmare with UK slow and painful paperwork with the bureaucracy but at the end I managed to got my right to stay and work.
If you love the place fight for it . I wish you all the best for the future ❤ from Scotland
Glad you get it and sorry to hear that glad it all worked out for you tho :) Sending you love ❤
Having been through a visa process I can understand the pressure you've been and continue to be under. I also faced a crippling visa policy change and so can relate.
I hope your dream works out but whatever you do going forward, just know you have our support. 👍
Thanks for that Steve really means a lot 💙
Ireland is not a bad place, but the weather can be challenging. But at least there is an almost non existent threat of forest fires. So that’s a bonus. The people are lovely. Best of luck with everything!
True ha sending you love ❤
You sound more sad than angry. I guess that’s good. They try to keep poor immigrants out and they end up keeping nice people out. I’m just becoming aware of this situation in the US as well with my brother trying to get his Philippino wife here. He doesn’t make enough money. Crazy. Especially when so many sneak in across the border. We need no borders, no countries as John Lennon wrote.
Love that and very true no point been angry we just have to find a way just apart of life :) Love that quote sending you lots of love too ❤❤
I hope it all works out Laura and Dan, and you find a clear path ahead soon. God knows, you deserve a break.
Thanks Rob as always you always so nice ❤
Hi Laura and Dan. I’ve been a bricklayer for the best part of forty years and will, planners permitting, be building a family home on a plot of land in Scotland, next year. You might imagine that’ll be a brick built home, but no. We’re intending to build a straw bale home. My advice to you is to have a look at a channel called building roots. Very doable for a couple like yourselves 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing Graham and sending you love ❤
Good for you …..I’m looking to do something similar. 😊
That sounds like a great idea, and very environmentally friendly. Is that on the mainland?
@@Joannafwatson yes, in Argyll
@@theoriginhomestead you’re welcome, and all the best of luck to you both in whatever you decide to do.
Laura, you are not being ungrateful, you’re speaking your truth, I love watching you both. Keep praying something will work out and keep the faith. I will never leave your channel ❤
Really lovely comment thanks for that ❤❤
Ah, another 'Brexit benefit'. The inability to settle in the EU without a whole lot of misery and bureaucracy. The gift that keeps on giving.
Stay strong guys, and if it doesn't work out for you, there's always France. Properties are dirt cheap here and the visa requirements quite low...for the time being at least.
We know but what can you do ha we just have to find a way Thanks for the lovely comment and support 🙏 Really means a lot you taking time to send us positive support sending you love too ❤❤
Hi there from Texas, USA.
So sorry to hear about your situation. You guys are so amazing together. Things will change soon keep praying and be positive. I’m praying for you two. Hang in there. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Hey Leo thanks for that the support and love means a lot ❤
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I so hope you find a good solution to all this. I spent 16 years in Portugal, it was hard work all the time. It was also the happiest time in my life and I miss Portugal every day I am not there. Cross my fingers so you can stay on your beautiful homestead🤞🤞
Thanks Kristine such a lovely comment and support ❤
It is obvious that you are country mice, not city ones.
You leaving would be Portugal's loss.
I imagine that there is a run down barn somewhere in the UK you hopefully could afford within your budget and lifestyle. Be patient and kind to yourself.
Also true love is hard, very hard and worth it.
Should you choose to leave, I imagine your followers will still come along.
Australia would be ok but we are an expensive country to live in, anywhere you go.
Thanks for the love ❤
I am crying with you. But then again i do believe the Lord has the plan for you that we all just do not see now🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Stay strong and respect each other when things are trying to pull you apart. This is a test of your love for each other! Circumstances can be dire but as long as your committed to each other and the way you want to live, nothing can stop you, maybe only delay it. Do me a favor and look up Joshua1:9. Stay the course, and enjoy everyday no matter how tough it is! I can see the strength in both of you, for each other and your dreams!!
Love that Grant Thanks for the lovely comment and support 🙏 Really means a lot you taking time to send us positive support sending you love too ❤❤
I’ve been fallowing you guys for a while and love it. Don’t give up of Portugal. Believe that everything will be ok. Don’t panic. Better news will come .
Thanks for the love ❤❤
I really like you and you will be able to live here, but the difficulties are thanks to Brexit.
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Im sorry youre having so many problems with portugal, youve worked so hard the both of you and if it gets too much that its affecting your mental health take a step back and think about everything and at the end of the day do whats best for you as a couple and know that whatever does happen whatever you choose we will follow you wherever you go, love to you both xx
Hey Vicky lovely support cannot say that enough ❤❤
When it's good, it's fun- when it's bad, it's funny.
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So sad this part of your story. So uplifting your attitude. You are the kind of people who will make memories wherever you are. Like everybody else I wish you luck in whatever you choose to do.
What a lovely comment and we will do :) We just wanted to be real and honest. We have a lot to navigate and will share more as it unfolds ❤
I'll still be here for you
That means a lot sending you lots of love too ❤❤
Sadly an update that didn’t come as a surprise. You’ve done a huge amount and really developed your skills and your understanding of each other. Are there parts of southern Europe with less stringent resident visa conditions, Albania? Kosovo? Best of luck with whatever you decide and please please allow us all to continue to follow your journey, even in the tough times. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Like those are two good choices 😂😂 any day in the near future they are at war nope no thanks
What a lovely comment and Maybe but we still have a lot to think about as still all raw but will share more soon. Yes we will do lot more to come ❤
Hey guys! I’m sure it has been super hard what you guys have been through but you guys have come so far in all the projects in the property. Don’t give up. Get all your finances cleared up with someone that knows how to handle it. I’m hoping and praying that both of you can make it. Keep always a positive mind. Love and be safe!🤗😘🎄🇻🇪
Hey Monique so lovey to hear from you again and always like reading your comments you are always so lovely and supportive sending you lots of love too ❤❤
No matter what happens keep your channel going it is without doubt one of the best on utube. Good luck.
Thanks for that Darren we are not giving up :) Just wanted to be honest ❤
I have a house in Charente, France, and spend all the time i can there, currently living in Luxembourg. There are still bargains to be had and there are still people coming out to france to reside so may be an option to check out how hard it is to get residency. Weather is great, probably not quite as hot as Portugal, but still warm none the less. Also just as an aside Montenegro is a lovely place down past Bosnia and Serbia and is not in the EU yet. Good luck to the both of you, stay strong.
Thanks Doug for the lovely comment and support 🙏 Really means a lot you taking time to send us positive support sending you love too ❤❤
Laura and Dan : Simply put you want to live in Portugal, you have learned some of the lingo, so why not instead of all this Chengan back and forth apply for Portugese Nationality and become dual nationality? That to me seems what you ought to be looking at and yes I am aware it takes 5 years hard graft and paying taxes but surely its the ideal situation?
Hey Atholl thanks for sharing but we have said what needs to said in this video. We can't apply for citizenship because to do so you need to be a resident for 5 years, and the issue is we are struggling to get residency. ❤
That must be so stressful and I hope it works out for ypu both to stay in Portugal. I qould think there would be aome way for the rules to "Grandfather" you in in regards to the financial requirements when you first applied? Best of luck and good attitudes you have, definitely dissapointing but there are ither options out there if needed!
Thanks for sharing support and its just doesnt work like that unfortunately ❤❤
Being in limbo and just not knowing what your future will be, if your plans and dreams will come to fruition or if you have to change your dreams, I know the two of you will find your way and your path together. I'm sorry you're having so much stress and really hope you can find a way to stay on your land. You both are really working hard on your property and it shows.
Such a nice comment and thanks a lot cannot say that enough to you ❤❤
You’re two hard working people and have been dealt a hard blow, but I could see this coming when I first started watching you.
What about Sicily or Greece? Warm places. Is Spain any better? When I see what’s happening in UK. It’s so unfair on you. I wish you all the luck in the world.
@@Michael-v8p8wtrouble with Sicily, Greee, Spain, then ate all the same 90 rule as are part of Europe, plus Greece is a lot more expensive to buy
This situation was not foreseeable for you. Now you are both under a lot of pressure and your relationship is suffering because of it. I would draw the conclusions before you waste even more money and end up not knowing whether your project can be implemented. Find another country with fewer bureaucratic hurdles
Glad you get it and thanks for understanding ❤❤
a lot of British people are shifting their focus away from Portugal due to all the changes and now focusing on southern Ireland (a lot less issues with wild fires there too and extreme heat, yeah more rain but it is so beautiful there too and closer to family in the uk, maybe all the struggles and blocks are a sign it is time for big change, you have learnt a lot by being there which you can take with you wherever you go, follow your heart, best of luck with what ever you decide, big hugs 🤗
But yet it's not cheap our affordable anymore
Hey Wendy thanks for sharing well put and we agree lots to think about x sending you lots of love ❤
My friend lived in southern Ireland that's were she is from but moved to England then when her mum got sick she went back it's lovely and the people are so nice but it is so much more expensive to live and prices for land has shot up But you have to do what is best for you xx
Wow I feel for you guy's, . I really hope you are able to stay in Portugal, rather than come back to the cold and damp miserable UK. Are you not able to spend three months in either Spain or France and still make a travel blog on RUclips of places you visit along the way. Maybe 6 weeks in Spain and 6 in France. there is Italy as well. I send you both my best wishes and I hope it does works out Ok in the end, stick with it n remember when one door closes another door opens. regards Del UK...
An After thought... A little story 😊. but first, I would like you to never give up, you are building your own path through life together. Nobody can say it will be easy cos it's not, All these trials n hiccups along the way are life's tests, that will make you stronger n more resillient.
Now for my story.... I first met my wife some 53 yrs ago n we are celebrating our 50 yrs wedding this month... we had 4 children. Looking back we lived in a house with no central heating just a coal fire, non of the technology you have to day, there were times when we spent a week just eating egg n chips or mash n eggs, cos that's all we could afford at the time, but we got through it with the kids too. If we had a £1 for every row or argument we have had we would be millionaires. There has been many times we have thought of throwing in the towel. My wife was the strong one who held it all together. we all have to take the rough with the smooth, n come thro the up's and downs, If you grit your teeth n see it through you'll have some great memories to reminis on 50 yrs from now LOL..I could write a lot more which I won't bore you with. Please don't give in you would regret it later on.... Del UK
Thanks for sharing Del and all the love and we competey hear you. Thanks for the love and trying to help and no cause there are also in the schengen :( sending you lots of love too ❤❤
Sounds like you need to decide which country you want to live in. It's all or nothing, can't be burning the candle at both ends. Make the decision.
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Thanks for sharing guys and being so open. You are doing the best you can with what you've got and if you have to adapt by releasing the "plan", something new and better might emerge. I don't even mean that you have to release the land and being in Portugal, rather that all the attachment to the "plan" is let go and then transformed. It is as you say, "a raw moment". Big hug from Ireland and stay strong.
Hey Sarah no worries if you cannot be honest then we have nothing :) Sending you love out there ❤
Ireland is so beautiful and I would love to visit there someday. I am from Oregon in the USA which is kind of similar, very rainy and cold Fall-Spring- but with hot dry summers. You learn to soak up the sun when you can. 😂❤ you guys are amazing. Do what is best for you and your future goals.
Thanks for the lovely comment again and yes we agree ha ❤
@@theoriginhomestead i swear I always think of something to say as soon as I hit send on my first comment. 🤣😅
Wow, bit of a shocker guys, hope you can sort something out, whatever you decide just remember to keep yourselves happy❤❤
I know x Sending yous love too
Laura and Dan try everything you can 🙏 don't give up
We are and sending you love too ❤
I love it when you two laugh, keep the smiles on.😊
Life is short and full of obstacles, try to find a way to live it as painless as possible is our duty to ourselves. Always remember, this shall pass too!!! Piece of cake, your health is the most important thing. Try not to loose that, ok?
So true and we completely hear you never ❤❤
keep working at it
Thanks for the lovely comment and support 🙏 Really means a lot you taking time to send us positive support sending you love too ❤❤
It would be a heartbreaker to see you having to leave, but if you do guys, I truly believe that you can make a success of homesteading wherever you end up. I find Ireland very romantic, it would be very different from what you have, but who says it can't be better. I would love to see you succeed, and will be watching and cheering you on.👍❤
Love that really means a lot xx
Apply for the D2, the entrepreneurial visa. Very low financial component. Build a business plan around your RUclips channel and farm.
Boots on the Ground is a company that assists with visas, she charges a small fee for consultations. You then have the option to move forward to hire her.
Thanks for sharing means a lot ❤
Please,Please try and keep going. Its easy for me to say but you have put so much effort in to get to where you are. Im sure whatever happens next you will be strong enough to handle it. Good Luck
Thank you David for the love ❤
I still follow you no matter what happens to you guys. Ireland sounds interesting if it's cheap. Keep looking. Portugal doesn't seem right for you guys.❤❤❤❤
Thanks for the amazing love ❤
Cheap resident visa's bulgaria
Hope you having a lovely Christmas and sending you lots of love ❤🎄🎅 🏡
I think you have to check on the finances you need to move to Ireland.
We defo do ❤❤
By the way the issue is not Portugal it is the UK and the brilliant idea of Brexiting, a new referendum would solve all these problems.
We agree Pedro ❤
You two are so freaking adorable, Dan reminds me of pictures of my dad as a young man ☺️. I know things will work out they way they should, maybe 🤔 in Portugal may be somewhere new, but your hard work, ingenuity, and love for each other will see you through. Thanks for sharing your ups and downs with us!
Such a lovely comment and glad you got our back you are so nice ❤
Looking forward to the update. Hopefully you can make something work in Portugal 😌.
Maybe you can see if you’ve any Irish ancestry and get citizenship there so you then become an EU resident so can live anywhere within its border.
Hope you having a lovely Christmas and sending you lots of love ❤🎄🎅 🏡
So sorry but you have to do what is best for your family.
Thanks Maria ❤
Would one of you be able to get Irish citizenship from parents or grandparents that moved over to the UK? Ireland isn`t truely a member of the Schengen Area but they still have a free movement and work rights in Europe, and don`t have the 90 day rule, but you would need to look into it. Like you say Southern Ireland as an agreement with the UK for free movement, so you would be grand there. I moved over to Ireland nearly 20 years back, and love it, wouldn`t go back to the UK now. Good luck with whatever you do.
We have looked ha Thanks for the lovely comment and support 🙏 Really means a lot you taking time to send us positive support sending you love too ❤❤