REMOTE COTTAGE BIG MISTAKE - BOUGHT THIS OLD FARM 1.7 ACRES OFF GRID
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Hey
Everyone, Things didn't go as planned on the Homestead! We had a big disaster moment with the barn conversion 🥵
We where quite upset but have to keep moving forward. Something always goes wrong 🙈 but what can you do.
We feel its also important to also document the challenging parts and struggle as building a homestead is not a easy thing.
🔴Update - We are also going back to weekly videos from now.....
What did you find to be the right mix?
Nice every week a vid great news 😊.
Always look forward to your posts videos! Not too sure how often you post now even though I clicked and surcribed! Love you guys xx
Perhaps pin this as the top comment ?
To say that you are both novices it looks great.
Keep on pointing.
Your honesty is one of you strongpoints, you learn from your mistakes, it’s only natural. I love the fact that you are both up front and honest and what comes across strongly is what a great team you two are, mutual love and respect and you complement each other perfectly. I love your voiceovers too, Laura, you paint with words and, this may sound a tad cheesy, but you remind me of Earl Hamner when he used to do a voiceover at the start of each episode of the Waltons (assuming you know the series) - it was made in the 70’s. You should write a book, I know you have it in you. Well done to the both of you ❤️🌟
That's so sweet! thanks so much for the kind words! I've heard of the Waltons but have never actually seen an episode 😆 And maybe a book will come one day when the time's right 🌸Take care
This is the reason why I do enjoy your videos, you're both so humble and honest, love you both my family 💯🇯🇲👍👍
Laura and Dan, setbacks are part of any journey, but your strength, honesty, and resilience are truly commendable. Your genuine love and respect for each other create a perfect team. Laura, your captivating voiceovers paint a beautiful picture. Keep learning and growing - who knows, a book might be in your future. Well done to both of you!
Ed you hit the nail on the head. I’ve been wracking my brains for ages trying to think who Laura reminds me of when she does her voice over. The Waltons. I think that’s why the feeling of the videos feels so comforting yet very real and relatable in my subconscious. The videos are definitely the highlight of my week. I actually look forward to Wednesdays evenings to sit and watch them. ❤️
Wow! That pointing you’ve done looks amazing and really brings out the granite, well done! It’s one of those thankless seemingly endless tasks, but it’s done now. As for advice, I hear you, it is hard to siphon out the good advice from the bad, the knowledgeable from the ignorant. You’ve quite a community of RUclipsrs/off grid people near you, Nick, Ewan and his girlfriend and the Portugal project to refer to and maybe help support eachother on really big jobs? Ewan (Frankie off grid) knows a lot about grapes in terms of winemaking and also olives for oil etc.
I was also interested in your plans for the roof that you briefly mentioned, particularly whether you might perhaps extend the roof a bit to give yourselves a nice covered porch outside each door? It would also give you some extra storage space that’s dry and can be framed out quite inexpensively. Similar to your outside kitchen. Just a thought and keep going
Hey Simon thanks for that and yea its defo one of them jobs for sure ha never ending but as you know a vital task :) yea we agree wise words. We will be strengthening and improving the roof at some point for sure. Porch is a interesting idea never thought of that. Thanks for sharing Simon
I know how it feels but remember what they say, if you fall of a horse climb back on. You will come across a lot of hurdles when you are learning to build and renovating old or new things. You guys have the right attitude and most important stick together. And don't forget, you guys bought a real piece of paradise up there and it will get better every month, i'm sure of that. Good luck and hope to see a new video soon.
Love that so wise and yes back to weekly content now new vid out on Wednesday ❤
I wish we could get a team of about ten people together and all help with this job it looks super awesome and it will keep all the creatures out😂
The pointing on the walls look amazing! Well done! 😅🥰
Glad you like it and the nice comment means a lot ❤❤
Trust your selves and discern advises. Consider only the ones your heart fill they are good to you.
So true love that ❤
The pointing has brought the building to life .. well done 👏🏻 it’s all a learning curve and you’re the only ones that will ever notice the little bits that aren’t right. Keep going 😎
We think so too! Thanks Shaun, we appreciate the support 🌿
You guys have the right attitude, you're starting from scratch, in a new country, off grid, that's about as difficult as it gets. When you look at what you have achieved already, I'd say that you are following your dream, more than most people can say.👍❤
What a lovely comment and yes defo adds a different element doing in another country for sure and glad you get it ❤
I can't imagine how you guys must be feeling, but seeing you reset and go at it again is great to see. I absolutely love what you are doing, and how much you put in to it is plain to see. I can only say that I am truly rooting for your success.👍❤
Thank you so much! We appreciate it so much 🌸🌻
You both are doing an amazing job. Remember mistakes are just times of learning how NOT to do something. You are still learning either way. Love watching your channel!
Yes! Thank you so much. Thanks for watching the channel & glad you enjoy along means a lot ❤
Thank you for sharing so we can all appreciate what you're going through,cement is 3 to 1 , 3 sand 1 cement in the UK, but you will use what you can get, the front wall is looking lovely 😊
Hey Paul no worries hope you well and yes defo use what we can out hear ❤
Stoic philosophy is a good one to embrace when you have to deal with tough obstacles like this. You guys are invincible! Unshakeable!
Absolutely! love that very wise words. Sending you love 😍
Animo, lo estais haciendo perfecto. Con sus aciertos y sus errores como todo el mundo. Seguir con esa ilusion y alegria.
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Muchas gracias 💖💖🌻
Hello my sweet friends! I am so sorry about your setback. After Dan finished telling us what happened I prayed for you both. I could not imagine how you both felt. When Dan mentioned it brought you to tears, Laura, I teared up as well. I have no doubt it is challenging, but you both are so strong and blessed. What amazing teachers you will be to those in similar climates. You both are important to me and I am so proud of all you have accomplished. God is truly blessing you, keeping you safe, and protecting your relationship. Love in Christ, ~John
Thanks John, we appreciate your support so much 🌻 Praying for your health to improve stay strong 💖
I know as youtubers you'll not want to put up certain things in videos like making mistakes etc. But I like that. It keeps things genuine. And yeah people might say something about it but let them. You guys are doing an amazing job and you should be so proud of everything you've done so far.
Hey Paul hope you well, Thats really nice of you to say and we agree we just want to be real as we can and learning everyday. Thanks for love and support really lovely comment ❤❤
I watched one of the most careful and accomplished renovators on you tube put his moisture barrier on his roof the wrong way round - I didn’t comment but watched in sadness as I knew how upset he would be. Nothing wrong guys with trying and failing and no shame in learning from your mistakes at all. I’m in awe of you both having a go and getting stuff done
Hey Tracey aw man we would probs do something like that i feel for them :( can be tough at times can't it. Such a nice comment and sending you love too ❤🌻🌿🕊
I believe you two are stronger than you realize. When I’ve had major challenges in my life, one saying got me through; “I once worried because I had no shoes, until I saw a man who had no feet.” Your approach to taking a few days off to reset was perfect! ❤🇨🇦
We agree and just trying to be real as we can and very powerful comment we hear you ❤🌻🌿🕊
Can you guys kiss each other at least once? 😂
Well done on persevering with the walls despite the setback. Consider asking Nick for any building advice, he recently covered how to remove mortar/concrete from granite. Keep doing what you do. Good progress 😊
Thanks so much, we'll definitely be consulting Nick from now on 😆💖
Fantastic work on the pointing of the outside walls. They look great and add so much beauty and protection to the stones. When you mentioned seeing things moving out the corner of your eye, it reminded me, did the snake ever move out of the outhouse?
Thanks so much! We haven't seen the snake since it went behind the cladding, but we did see a large snake that looked exactly like it inside the barn. We think maybe it moves from the barn to the outhouse looking for a meal lol 🐀
@@theoriginhomestead Yikes, I am so terrified of snakes.
Hi 👋, I hope you are both keeping safe and well, You are both doing an amazing job, as you’re learning as you’re going, you obviously don’t have all the tools, i’m finding the right materials for the region, is very difficult, not sure whether you’ve got pennies to go and buy tools or whether you have got some wood and bits and pieces you could make something up, if you made yourself a thing called a hawk, I think it’s called I can’t remember it’s been so long, a handle with a flatboard on top, that you can put your mortar onto, and then you can use other a piece of stick around say inch square, or you can get yourself a little tiny, pointing trial, which help you to push the mortar into the holes,
And when you are on the ladder you , could do with a little shelf being made that hangs on the top of the ladder, which, then you can put some mortar onto,
I have a little bit of pointing up to do as well , If you’re feeling bored next year with not much to do, my building is approximately 12 m, long, 8 m high, times two for either side, then about 8 m x 8 m on one end, and then on the other end which drops down into the river which is about 8 m wide nearly 12 m in height, it shouldn’t take you long to do it ha ha ha ha, 🤣,
Being in a relationship doing what you’re doing is very stressful , as you need to give each other 100%, I’m being loyal, and faithful, and truthful, and honest with each other, Is the only way this will work, If you’re not happy with something, the best thing, it is to talk it through, and hopefully come to mutual agreement,
As for my relationship, I was just being used and manipulated, And I just feels that I have wasted around nearly 20 years of my life,
I’ve worked all the hours I possibly could , to earn the money to restore two properties once in the UK and one in France, Where I now live.
My ex partner has even turned my family and friends against me, as she was saying that I had walked out, and I hadn’t paid the bills, that is very strange has on my bank statements it’s got her name printed on it where I have transferred funds into her account, where she has used her credit card, and then I’ve paid it afterwards when the bill comes in,
So doing what you’re doing, you need to be 100% loyal and faithful to each other,
I wish you both all the success for the future, and look forward to seeing your next bit of progress, it’s a pity you are a little bit too far away as I’ve got lots of tools so you could probably use, Stay safe, keep up the great work, don’t let the buggers get you down. Phil for the moulin France
Hey Phil, hope you are too :) Thanks for sharing everything and yes a flatboard is something we will be using moving forward for sure we should of defo used one of them we just forgot at the time in the moment. Thanks for all the tips and really sorry to hear that and i hope it all works out for you. The universe has a weird way of doing things maybe there is something better around the corner sometimes things need to move or change 1st to make space 🌻❤️🌿🕊
By using your hands and fingers to get the mixture in, the look you’ve achieved and the consistency of the mix between all the stones have made all the difference in the world! Pat yourselves on the back, that’s one heck of a nice job, well done!!!
Thanks for that and yes it took some time to get it right ❤
You know what - while we all feel for you when things don't turn out after all your hard work, we too can learn something along the way. The barn looks wonderful!
Hey Robin we agree and very wise words, thanks and hope you doing well ❤
Perhaps Nick would be a great resource for answering your questions instead of the comment section. He is so knowledgeable and willing to help. The pointing looks amazing and you are both doing a wonderful job.
Hey Anna we agree we just dont always want to put to much pressure on him 🌻❤️🌿🕊
Aw bless you both, I nearly cried whilst listening to you. Everyone makes mistakes and sometimes they are hard to bare. The bad times will make the good ones even better 😘 Keep ya chin up young ens, you are doing a fantastic job and the barn is starting to look beautiful. Much love to you both and may the universe bless you with some brighter days ❤
That is so lovey the support from you means the world you are such a beautiful person ❤
great job...persistence pays off. Since you know Nick you've got a great local source for advice. I just have best wishes for you both.
Hey Carol such a nice comment and we agree just they have enough on ha helping everyone 😍
Olá Laura e Dan, gosto muito de vocês, são maravilhosos! A vida é feita altos e baixos, e vocês são fortes por isso sorriso nos lábios, e tudo se resolve, um abraço apertadinho para vocês ❤️❤️
Obrigado, você é uma pessoa tão legal. Enviando amor para você também ❤️
The sunlight looks spectacular on the pointed stones. Well done guys!
thanks so much! 🌻
i been in construction for 35 years and i know that professional problem solver is your true title when working on houses . every day is a new issue to overcome no matter if you are a beginner or an old hand . keep up the battle your doing great . enjoy the adventure
Hey there and nice to hear that ha specially from someone who does it all the time. Thanks for the support means a lot ❤
Dont knock yourselves. These things happen to everyone, Dan said it! you learn from your mistakes, not everyone does, so well done. Love watching you both. You are doing an amazing job.
Well said! Thanks for tuning in 💖🌻
Your rendering is absolutely stunning! What a gorgeous backdrop for two beautiful people. Love how you tackle your challenges with honesty, grace and love for each other. Bravo! Well done! ❤
Thank you so much Linda such a nice person thanks really mean that ❤❤
are there not any elder locals you can ask - surely they will be able to share their knowledge ? but in the end you are getting there nonetheless, doing it in your own learning curve time… i admire you both. just accept there are and will be melt downs and move on. that’s what we call life, and you are living it in a great way!
Hey there Elizabeth, its a really good idea it just takes time to form good community. Thanks for the lovely support you are a lovely person ❤
Guys don't get disheartened! look at what you have achieved, the walls look beautiful! i know your off grid but will you be putting lighting in the barn? if you are don't forget to run the cables before you do the walls. i'm loving your journey . xx dont worry about the cracks mine has done the same just if you can repoint it?
Thanks for that really means a lot. For light we will add 3 light points on the ground and also skylights. Yea we will be repointing it again ❤🌻🌿🕊
Etant donné qu'il fait tres chaud vous devriez mouiller vos mur plusieurs jours avant de travailler dessus. maintenant vous pous pouvez les asperger un peu pendant une semine pour qu'il seche doucement. vous faite de ,très bon travail. je m'excuse mais je ne parle pas Anglais.
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You two are doing a fantastic job. Just staying with the program is half of the battle. I am impressed that you both were willing to work this hard for so long and I enjoy your videos and seeing you move forward. Are you planning on leaving Portugal for the winter, or sticking it out. Thinking about you working so hard. Don't ever blame yourselves or each other. Advise is a tricky one. It is always a chance it wont work. But if you don't try you will never learn. You are doing well. Best to you both. Katie
Hey Katie nice to hear from you as always hope you well. it truly is and glad you get it. We have a lot to think about and will be sharing more soon on the channel we are back to weekly from now so will be back up to speed more ❤🌻🌿🕊
I know how you feel. I'm 71 and been at this type of work for decades and made my mistakes. We all do! So try not to feel too bad. Just make sure what ever you are coating gets totally soaked with water , especially rocks being hit with the hot sun, because that dry stone will suck the moisture right out of your cement and it won't stick as well and be brittle after it dries !!!! Good luck. You'll get through and will look back with pride! It's a beautiful building.
Hey Francis hope you well and thanks for sharing means a lot :) yes we agree we have a learned a lot ❤🌻🌿🕊
Hey you two, don't beat ya selves up, its all new to you & it's good to learn new skills, try not to take any notice of bad comments, you know that your doing a grand job, any questions about what to use or how to do something, just ask Nick, he has lived in Portugal for quite a while, so he knows what to use & what texture to use, I think you are both doing brilliantly, love watching your RUclips videos, so if so, have a cry & a hug & just keep going, take care, sending love to you both ❤❤❤❤
Hey Jayne such a lovely comment you are a nice person. We just dont want to bombard them they have enough on there plate ha ❤🌻🌿🕊
Part two: Dont give a sh**. People give advice and like you say everyone thinks their right.....just do what you guys think is right as you build your experience! Again, loved the video!
Well said and we agree. Hope you well and we always appriactie the comments and love 🌻❤️🌿🕊
The building is looking fine. When in doubt go and ask the local neighbours who have a lot of experience living with stone buildings. People in Portugal are usually very friendly and like to help. That way you start making friends and learning Portuguese . Enjoy the process - I envy your youth and energy.
Hey Coraannetoledo hope thats how say your name thanks for sharing and we agree ❤🌻🌿🕊
Sometimes viewer here..... Looks very good, and done right !
" Happy wife---Happy life " 😀
You got that right ha ❤
It looks beautiful. Well done.
Every building is different so what works with one might not work with another. You are doing the right thing, trying something and giving it time to see if it works.
Jacqui from Australia ❤
Hey Jacqui hope all well in Australia and yes defo glad you get it :) ❤🌻🌿🕊
We all hit brick walls when it comes to renovations I think it's a compounding thing as we want to get it done quickly and get fed up and break down. But it's great you've captured those moments on camera as you'll look back on these times and laugh when you're all done 👍
Hey there hope you well and yes very wise words we agree. Yea its sometimes hard to pick up camera at them moments 🌻 Thanks for the support x
Pointing is a lot of work. I’m glad that you now have the right mix. The barn is going to be beautiful. You have done a beautiful job with the pointing. I also think that whoever initially built the job did an amazing job laying out the rocks.
Hey Virginia we agree ha us too and thanks for the really nice words of support ❤
Sorry to say, i think you should get advice from the people that already did the jobs. So many people living in 🇵🇹 abd doing the same jobs. Just call them and ask for advice. So simple. Or asks the portuguese people.
Hey there and we actually did that were some of mistakes came from :( ❤
Never missed an ep ever since started.. laura&dan you're truly blessed as you're most humble and honest with such beautiful farm.. only wish more power to you guys❤
absolutely love that that is class :) Sending you love too 😊❤
Man , that looks awesome guys I luv the look yall should be sooo proud of yourselves 👍🏻🤩
Keep taking pride in your work it will always show.
Live an learn ,a few days messing up??? Well you wont soon forget that mistake, no worries
Better than workn 2 weeks at a job that only pays you a fraction of your worth an giving you no satisfaction.
At the beginning of the video when the sun was coming up I was waiting for Dan to pop up his head hair a mess an crowing like a rooster lmao🐓
Maybe in the next video
Thanks for that such a nice comment and Yes you are right ha maybe next time ha ❤🌻🌿🕊
Hi Laura and Dan. I'm sorry about your troubles. I'm not knowledgeable about correct mixtures of pointing materials however if a mason I listened to once is right then the cracking is due to too fast drying of the mixture. It would have demanded a lot of added moisture in the drying process... This does not make it the right mixture however rather likely not... Anyways hope everything from here will be smooth sailings... 😉
Really nice comment and the support is so nice x Yes defo there is lots to take into account in hoter climate ❤❤
Hi Laura and Dan you too are amazing even when you make a mistake you both pull your selfs together and get on and do what you need to do and what you finish up with looks great and most of all you are celebertys. keep up being true to your selves and keep posting great contents for your fans to enjoy 🎉🎉👏👏👏
Hey Steve thanks for that really means a lot and your comment is really appreciated. Ha not sure about celebs ha but thanks ❤🌻🌿🕊
Hi Laura and Dan fantastic job you done on the pointing really looks good we have to do the same job on are place in France if it comes out half as good as your job we will be happy, but please please ignore all the negative comments of people that never dared to do what you have done you twos are are doing a fantastic job and your having fun RESPECT to you two.
Jason and Anette.
Hey Jason & Anette really nice to hear from you guys means a lot the love and support hope yous well. Sending yous love too ❤
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I just want to say I am really enjoying your learning journey. You are so brave to do this, and that Wall looks great
Thanks for that Elizabeth really means a lot ❤🌻🌿🕊
Even though both of you are probably completely exhausted after a days work of this, filling out all those gaps between the stones looks zen AF! Love the content! You´re awesome as always :-)
Hey There and yes ha your are right it is very zen actually its great to just get in the flow. Thanks for lovely comment and glad you are enjoying the content means the world to us ❤
Hang in there. You are doing great. Pick your course and adjust when you need to. Remember you are doing more and you going farther than most of the rest of us!!!!!!
Such a nice comment sending you love too ❤
Well your honesty is what makes your vlog so lovely you have done wonders with the barn and you deserve for things to go right for you once in awhile. Hope the extra time you have in Portugal you will get more things finished. Hope you get your residency soon.❤️❤️❤️
Hey Maureen thanks for the lovely support as always means a lot. Thanks for that we do too ❤🌻🌿🕊
It looks amazing!
Thank you for sharing even though it was upsetting. You're an inspiration for those who wish to do the same.
Thank you so much Shauna ❤
We all make mistakes at one time or another dont get down on yourselves youre doing amazing and the pointing looks brilliant well done to you both x
Thanks Vicky and probs more to come ha ❤🌻🌿🕊
You are doing way so much better in life than people twice your age so don't be discouraged when you make mistakes. That means you are trying new things and that's what they call "growth" 😊.
What a nice comment you are so slowly person ❤🌻🌿🕊
me and my wife got land in Murcia area and so far we had a few disappointments , but then we enjoy when thing go perfect, we need Downers to appreciate uppers ,
that is life, if you don't have mistakes you don.t learn, you are great team you two
Hey Jose nice to hear from you and hope you and your wife doing well and we completey hear you and agree. Sending you both love 😊❤
You cheer me up so much. Delighted if you can go back to videos every week. There is always setbacks, but you are making great progress. The pointing and floor look lovely.
We are back to weekly from now ❤
I'm so proud of you both for what you have achieved to date. And you should be proud too 🙏😊
You hit the nail on the head, you could have all the advice in the world but we only find the right way by doing it the wrong way. We learn from our mistakes.
This is why I don't advise anything other than learn from your mistakes.
Can't wait to see this in person next year. Defo gotta come for a catchup. Miss you both lots of Love 🧡
Thanks so much CJ!! can't wait to have you down here! 🌻💖
When you are done, write a book with all the challenges, mistakes, and successes. Let others learn from you too!
The book would be too big ha xx
You know your property and the conditions there better than anyone, and you have proved that you are more than capable! Nothing in renovation is easy, but you're doing great and doing it your way. Love from fellow North-easterners, Gail & Alex!
Hey Gail & Alex, So true and thanks for sharing a lovely comment really means a lot and nice fellow Northeners or as you say ha North-easterners ❤
Well done the pointing looks really good never doubt yourselves every one learns by there mistakes ❤
So true! Thanks so much for the kind words 💖
Really admire the grit you two have. One day when it’s all done, I’m sure you’ll both look back on all of these type of challenges and realise it was all worth the effort. Keep cracking on, you’ll get there, I’m absolutely certain. Two great people 💪💪❤
Hey Daniel so nice of you and we see you commenting a lot so means a lot ❤❤
@@theoriginhomestead 💪👍
Cracking job on the pointing guys ❤ think I am almost guess the mix
Yes defo ha you were the only one who knew the correct one ❤🌻🌿🕊
I can imagine what you must have felt and I take my hat off to you both for taking up the trowel again, resetting and going for it. It is a hard learning curve and I am glad you have found the right mix now. You are both an inspiration as to how to crack on. 'Off grid botox' Dan you are funny, poor Laura, Have a lovely day Laura and Dan.
ha glad you giggled at that one we thought that was funny too ❤🌻🌿🕊
Hi guys! Your walls look beautiful! Please be kind to yourselves as you are doing an awesome job, that most of us can only dream of! Take super care, Laura ❤
Thanks for that Laura and your are very right ❤
It’s snowing in Aberdeen. Enjoy the heat.😊
Keep wrapped up!! 🌻
So proud of you two........... you both are achieving amazing things and learning soooo very much!!
Really means a a lot ❤x
Dear Laura and Dan,your hard work is paying off,the pointing is making a game changer on the outside of the house. So go on and don't loose your lovely smile.❤❤❤
Hey Luisa thanks for that and really means a lot. You are right it truly will ❤❤❤
You are doing beautiful work pointing the stones! In a few years, the unfortunate setback will be long forgotten as you enjoy the great home you will have. Good work. We love to watch your progress.
Thanks for that David ❤
Hopefully being recognized as "celebrities" and having your picture taken helped to reduce the disappointment with the barn project.
😆 it definitely lifted our spirits! Thanks for tuning in 🌸
God bless you both for keeping the faith and going forward! I love all your videos and I am learning from watching you! Thank you both very much!
Thanks Michael! We appreciate it 💖
Your Everest is looking pretty amazing, Laura. Im glad you are leaving the iron on, why waste it. What you are wanting to achieve is a warm secure home, not perfection. Few Portugese farmers from what i have observed, had much more than what you are planning, and you both work so hard. Ignore the trolls, if you don't feed them, they soon disappear.
Hey Jean love that and glad we got there with our everest out the way ha love that such a nice warm comment :) sending you love ❤
The outside of your barn is fantastic that's alot of work but you did brilliant at it and don't worry about getting things wrong that's just being human we all get things wrong from time to time Laura and Dan you are both amazing the way you just keep going some other people would just give up ❤ so glad you will be on every week 😊
What a stunning comment so nice of you and the love you send our way means so much ❤🌻🌿🕊
The barn looks amazing you kids have done a terrific job. You’ll have your ups and downs but when it’s all said and done you will have a beautiful home that you can be proud of. You guy’s be safe can’t wait for the next video. ❤you guy’s do whats right and what feels right for you everybody loves giving advice but go with your gut feeling. You’ll figure it out.
Hey Billie nice to hear from you as always and we are getting there. Very wise and we agree just wanted to share raw and real :) ❤❤
Like I’ve said before Laura,Dan it’s all a big learning process. Life goes up & down & to be quite honest, when things go wrong & get really tough; it just makes you stronger. I think you are doing a brilliant job. I also think it’s good that everyone has their own opinion, but people who give the most advice on internet; are the ones who have never done anything like that before in their lives. If you want proper advice ask a local builder or farmer who know the Country’s climate & local ways of doing things. Take care you two, & when things get tough again or go wrong, just take a break go to the beach or drink a bottle of wine & reset. 👍
Hey Herman thanks for the lovely comment again and yes we completely hear you we may need more then a drink ha xxx sending you love too
Your doing a "Fine" job. Your young. Your brave to move to a foreign country, buy property, tackle things you've never done before. Mistakes are part of learning. Life is learning something everyday. You stop learning, you stop living. I for one are very proud of you and what you've accomplished to this day. One day at a time. You've got your whole life ahead of you. Enjoy the journey! 🎉 Cheers 🍻 🥂 Dan & Laura 😊
So true and we hear you hope you well too thanks as always for the lovely support you send our way ❤❤
Dan and Laura you are modern day pioneers … and you are really doing so so well given the fact that this journey is unlike anything you have ever done before …. Your transparency makes your story so much more real so thank you for keeping it real !!!
Well done for stepping away to reset … such a good call…. And the proof of that decision is the stunning pointing of the walls …. You both are such an inspiration to young couples … the making of positive “celebs” 😊
Durban SA 🇿🇦
Hey Alice we hope so ha doesn't feel like that but we love the kindness :) sending you lots of love in SA ❤🌻🌿🕊
I really love your honesty - its very refreshing. Living this kind of lifestyle is as challenging as it is beautiful, however, some people only ever report the good stuff making it appear easy which it isn't. We feel your pain! We moved to Portugal 6 years ago and we are also renovating a home as well as regenerating the land. It can be immensely challenging and we feel alone with it too sometimes. It's so very different to living in the UK. Don't worry about making mistakes - we do it all the time and it's how we learn. I think it's important to take a break when it all gets too much and also to look at how far you have come and what you have acheived. You are doing a fantastic job!
Hey Tanya we are trying our best to share these moments more when they come up thanks for been so nice person ❤ sending you love too ❤
Considering you both are beginners and figuring this out by yourselves I think you are doing an amazing job. No joking, that pointing looks great! Mistakes is where you learn… some let themselves be put off by the idea of not knowing what they are doing and the fear of making mistakes and don’t actually DO anything…and others throw themselves in, do their best, make mistakes, learn along the way and move FORWARD. You are doing great. I know it’s very much easier said than done, but don’t give those with unkind words any thought. I think you are bother extremely courageous for going at it AND posting it all online xxx
Thanks for that and the nice words really mean a lot you are a lovely person xx
Oh my god! You guys put professional pointers to shame! It looks absolutely fantastic!! I also would like to say that it's great how you support each other and accept mistakes and move on. It's something a lot of people struggle with. I myself find it hard to climb back up after falling down. I really don't know how you do it. I think you both are so honest and kind and exemplary. Hopefully others will take a leaf out of your book.
I know the struggles of living in Portugal with the climate. It's tough going. I really truly wish you guys so much success and happiness. You deserve it! Keep doing what you're doing. Your parents must be so proud of you. Lots of love and thanks for sharing your journey 🙏 ❤ xxx
Was not expecting that ha we not sure about that but we love the lovely comment means so much. Glad you get it and sending you love too ❤
The ammount of geckos must be crazy... 😬 . LOVE your place though and what you've done with it.
Yea so many ha Thanks for the kind words really means a lot xx
Looking good guys, you should be proud of yourselves. 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks so much 💖
Please take stalk of the many things you both have learned and the skills you now have, I honestly believe that the only way to truly know yourself is to overcome the challenges facing you no matter how many tries it takes. I’m jealous of you both for what you have accomplished and will accomplish.
Thanks for that Steven and we agree always learning ❤🌻🌿🕊
Hi Laura and Dan your learning new skills your pointing looks great can’t wait to see the inside when it’s done sounds great the way you described it Laura stay safe friends
Hey Michael thanks for that and hope you well you too ❤🌻🌿🕊
its all part of the journey and perfect its something that only exist in the past. Yeah i just made this up but it makes sense. I'll tell something personal, the best Christmas meal i ever had was a store bought that we microwaved and fell on the floor. Its the journey that counts!!
Hey, hope you doing well and thanks for the support as always see you commenting. Love that i completely feel you and get you thanks for sharing ❤
Hi Laura & Dan
Greetings from Australia. You’re willingness to identify and talk about the less than perfect aspects of renovating is refreshing and is part of why I continue to watch.
There are too many, albeit well intentioned, armchair experts on YT. You seem to have overcome the pointing challenge.
In future if you’d like suggestions on how to do things, I can recommend FINCA LIFE as a channel, where Andy, like Nick, really knows what he’s doing.
Hey Helen nice to hear from you hope you well :) We will continue to be real as we can and share more honesty. Thanks for that and sharing ❤🌻🌿🕊
You guys are awesome! Great job!
Such a lovely comment ❤❤
If you use Aloe Vera products,, Shampoo n Body Wash it keeps the Mozzies away. try it,, it does work. Keep up the good work, you 2 are amazing. 👍 Del UK...
Thanks for sharing Del xxxx
Don’t be afraid to ask locals for advice or help they are full of advice and knowledge. Stay strong and positive your on a journey and we all make mistakes. You’re both doing great.😊😊😊😊😊
The locals definitely know best! Thanks so much for the support 🌻💖
Hey guys the works are looking really don’t be too hard on yourselves. This is all part of the learning journey and part of the adventure of the lifestyle you’ve chosen. Learning is the fun part, the more you’ll learn the easier it will become and you’ll reap the reward of knowing you’ve done it all yourselves once it’s finished. Regarding the roof I’ve just watched Algarve Living and the huge property they renovated themselves. They used pre formed roof panels which were ready insulated and tiled. Looked like 8x4 panels . Could be worth a look when you decide about your roof. Keep focusing on the end game 👍🏽😊
Hey Les again thanks for all the comments and yes we agree you are completely right. Thanks for sharing never heard of that channel we have lots to think about when it comes to roof so thanks again ❤🌻🌿🕊
Hi Laura & Dan,
Just watching a vid of you two from maybe 9.months ago.
I noticed your driveway was getting quite water logged.
I was literally Screaming at the tv screen, saying it needs membrane, french drains & gravel.
Your next vid which popped up was, yes you've guessed.
You taking care of this problem.
I didn't realise telepathy worked from such a distance..
Next time I'll voice it in comments for you.
Oh, and to keep the Mosquitoes away, or at bay.
Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Coriander, Lavender & Mint Wil see them flee.
Advice: Also put membrane round little house & gravel. It wil stop the water from penitrating the stone. Which will knock your mortar out.
Doing great, really Proud of you two. Keep up the good work....❤️ & Well Wishes....Rhonda UK.
Hey Rhonda love that and yes we sorted it thank god ha there was a lot of water running on land ❤ Thanks for all the tip xx sending you love too
Hi guys!...My first time watching your video....Actually looks really nice what you've achieved...I'm an Ex stone mason and have been living in Spain for around 25 years now...If you need any advice just give me a shout...In Spain basically work on the inside in the peak summer and outside for the rest of the year ...Good luck!
Hey Paul nice to hear from you and thanks for sharing. Cool bet you have some great skills and sending you love too x
You both are GREAT, messing things up and failure are the GREATEST LEARNING TOOL! And the end of the video was Wonderful and can be a great tool for many and not just in homesteading
Thanks so much and we agree thanks for lovely support ❤
The result is great and the knowledge you have gained from mistakes makes one so much wiser.You two make an amazing team ,always enjoy your videos!!!
Take care 🇬🇷 🇬🇷
Love that and cool Greece one of our fav countries 😍
The patience they have is admirable. Excellent work and greetings.
Hey Victorio that means a lot sending you love too ❤❤
You're both so patient, it feel like I'm there with you ❤️, tek unuh time, you've got a whole family beside and behind you both, big up mi G (Jamaican patois:/ respect my general 😂😂🇯🇲👍👍
Hey Leighton love the energy as always. Jamaican patois ha love it ❤
Guys mistakes are going to happen every day or you are not doing it right! Lady Christina and I STILL make mistakes with some things and we have been here since 2003. I think it's a good thing to share some like you did. You never know who might need that help later on! If your mistakes helps one family, it was not a mistake!
When we built this house we had more disagreements and squabbles than any other time in our 34 years. You have the right answers though, Calm down then go back and discuss it like adults. (Easy to say I know!) Compromise when you can and remember, YOU LOVE EACH OTHER!
Hey there, hope you well and we agree with you very wise words. We really just wanted to share real and raw in the moment. Sending you lots of love too 😊❤
Look at the big picture, yes you made a mistake but you learnt lots from it and hopefully you’ll have your homestead for decades so a few days wasted is no biggy……I know it feels like it but not in the big scheme of things👍 Can I ask - why don’t you just block off the breeze block gap? The building is too small to need two doors anyway and it’ll mean you’ll have another corner to utilise 😁. Off grid Botox 🤣😂🤣😂 Edit: Just thinking you could block off half of it and put a window in the top half and have a sink in that corner so you have a window to look out of whilst at the sink, gaps already there anyway🤔👍 Also, remember - If you’ve never failed, it’s because you’ve never tried anything new! You’re doing awesome you ickle geordie ‘good life’ couple lol 🤣😘
Thanks as always means a lot ❤ Good question and many reasons extra light, air flow as hot in Portugal extra door for safe exit and also walkway to back of property :) ❤