CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S COMPLETED! Renovating an Abandoned Portuguese Homestead

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    CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S COMPLETED! Renovating an Abandoned Portuguese Homestead
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  • @theindieprojects
    @theindieprojects  25 дней назад +10

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  • @lesliekwan6654
    @lesliekwan6654 24 дня назад +54

    The homestead looks beautiful. Whoever buys it is blessed to be walking into such a gorgeous place. So much love and passion building it

  • @jaymurtagh
    @jaymurtagh 24 дня назад +22

    Bee loved the tour with furrnando. You have a great sense of humour. It's great to see you in such good form, and you're looking so well. Theo doing a great job as usual. The off grid property is looking lovely.

  • @maryedwards4118
    @maryedwards4118 24 дня назад +24

    Looking terrific!
    Bee, you had me laughing so much with the tour and your “tour guide.”
    Blessings!❤

  • @beckyfuentez4238
    @beckyfuentez4238 19 дней назад +6

    The whole Fernando guided tour was hilarious!

  • @carolynbeckett2011
    @carolynbeckett2011 24 дня назад +11

    You were on form today Bee. Your play by play had me laughing out loud.

    • @yvonnebailey9973
      @yvonnebailey9973 24 дня назад

      Great to see your sense of humour has returned Bee.
      Thoroughly enjoyed watching todays video.
      Theo is doing a great job on the off grid property.
      Thank you.
      Take care and stay safe.
      ATB to you and all the animals.

    • @theindieprojects
      @theindieprojects  24 дня назад +1

      Haha cheers!

  • @localsouptalks
    @localsouptalks 23 дня назад +4

    I’ve said it before, and I will say it again - you two have created an amazing transformation in this barn to home conversion. Kudos! Thank you for sharing this part of your life’s journey with us.

  • @sharondunnigan1909
    @sharondunnigan1909 24 дня назад +9

    OMG the walk was so funny I almost wet myself, ok I love how funny and happy life has you now. ❤

    • @marshawargo7238
      @marshawargo7238 24 дня назад

      Watch out, you won't be allowed in the house😂!

  • @karenbradley8851
    @karenbradley8851 22 дня назад +5

    Love your narrative down the many paths and sightseeing spots. Fernando is an excellent guide.

  • @mladyleander
    @mladyleander 24 дня назад +12

    LOL... Bee you had me in hysterics with your witch's trail, mermaids purse, the broken nut, etc.. keep the fantasy coming! your place is so nice and you both work so hard for it.

  • @elizabethgrace5799
    @elizabethgrace5799 24 дня назад +9

    Bea and the goats on a walk with Fernando the guide! So funny!!!

  • @TMPbooks
    @TMPbooks 24 дня назад +8

    Furrnando's tour! 😂 Priceless. Thanks to all of you for bringing us along with your projects. ❤

  • @joannebrenner6853
    @joannebrenner6853 24 дня назад +10

    Bee you made this video most enjoyable. Loved your humor. Don’t be too hard on Fernando, it was an off day for him.

    • @theindieprojects
      @theindieprojects  24 дня назад +1

      Aw thanks! I’ll have to take your word for it…

  • @deehalpern8988
    @deehalpern8988 24 дня назад +7

    That Furrnando…what a character! 😂😂

  • @debbieholman906
    @debbieholman906 20 дней назад +5

    Bee. You are the best hostess about your property. Love your voice and details you provide. Always interesting to listen to

  • @paddysandymcmillan8160
    @paddysandymcmillan8160 24 дня назад +7

    I love your quirky sense of humour Bee 😁

  • @karenwinton4148
    @karenwinton4148 22 дня назад +5

    Bea , very entertaining walk today. Made me smile ❤️🇨🇦

  • @laurascholz7334
    @laurascholz7334 24 дня назад +6

    I love seeing both of you. I hope, Theo, is feeling better. Bee, I'm so glad you are back and better.

  • @winisqm
    @winisqm 23 дня назад +2

    Many Blessings from me. You had a beautiful idea, much passion ,enough funds and plenty of stamina to execute your happy , wonderful ideas of a life style in Port7gal. Take pride in your idea and accomplishments . As a much older woman who has renovated a few homes in Colorado and California USA, I give you much credit for preserving abandoned buildings, returning them to their original footprints and essence using traditional and proven techniques to keep the structure true to its lasting beauty and intent. Bravo in so many ways. You have regenerated the fertility and encouraged the agricultural aspect of this property and have made a new start for this beautif land. Love, good health and prosperity to you both. Didi, Northern California

  • @ILOLnumber1
    @ILOLnumber1 23 дня назад +4

    I absolutely loved Bee's commentary and real-time review of Fernando's guided tour! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🤣🤣🤣

  • @lorriehall7243
    @lorriehall7243 24 дня назад +8

    Bee you are such a delight! The tour you and Fernando took us on was a wonderful and you kept me laughing. It is truly entertaining

  • @Sweatpea12
    @Sweatpea12 24 дня назад +5

    Half expected to see Theo dressed as a Mermaid in the purse ! 😂😂

  • @nancyheneghan4760
    @nancyheneghan4760 24 дня назад +1

    Furnando’s stories are a riot😄. Had goats for 30 yrs and no goats don’t eat everything. I’m so jealous. Used to live on only 5 acres but no super close neighbors just miss the birds etc. Everything there is beautiful.

  • @rosbeaton637
    @rosbeaton637 20 дней назад +2

    Not many sellers would go to the lengths you guys have to make the homestead ready for new owners. You always do everything to the very best you can and it's fantastic❤❤❤

  • @LorrieMello
    @LorrieMello 24 дня назад +7

    Bea! More Fernando trail walks 😂😂😂❤❤❤

  • @loricockerill3039
    @loricockerill3039 24 дня назад +6

    Furrnado is quite the tour guide😂

  • @HaroldMalaby
    @HaroldMalaby 19 дней назад +5

    As a Realtor of 43 years I must say disposal of discards is a shock to me. Here in the US that is a No No and at the very least full disclosure to buyers is necessary. It's often not the best for the environment but certainly not Good for new owners. Please make sure that you identify the area you have put the debre but also what it is. I highly recommend you not so such thing and make plans for proper disposal.

    • @theindieprojects
      @theindieprojects  18 дней назад +5

      Hey mate, I’ve spent a lot of time in Alaska and remote parts of the us. Pretty normal to use as hard core for drainage & fixing roads. What do them do in remote parts of Australia? Thats right they set fire to there rubbish. I really think people think that I don’t think things through when Infact I’m 5 steps ahead. As above it was not possible to shift it so the president of a town here told us this is perfectly ok. It also was done in this location as it’s where 3 big solar panels and will allow the water to drain nicely in heavy down pours. No need to worry lots of things go on in the states that would not be deemed as acceptable here to. 😀

  • @judithparsons1920
    @judithparsons1920 23 дня назад +4

    Love how you dug that hole!! 👏👍 Bea- your tour guide is adorable!! ❤

  • @Rags2Itches
    @Rags2Itches 24 дня назад +5

    LMAO Bee. You really need to write a kid's book about Furrnado the Trail Guide.

  • @vivsalittlebitcrafty4854
    @vivsalittlebitcrafty4854 24 дня назад +9

    Theo, you're amazing, is there anything you can't drive/operate??? 🤔😆 Bee, that was brilliant, loved Furnando as a 'turd' guide, I mean tour guide😜 Can I ask if you've heard back from the tests Theo had done? It's been on my mind ever since you mentioned it. You are creating a truly beautiful place for yourselves. To be able to live amongst so many trees and animals must be the best feeling ever. Do you have a trail cam around the 'mermaid's purse'? Would love to see who visits there.

  • @rianahayes84
    @rianahayes84 24 дня назад +6

    Oh Bee, you are so funny, loved the tour guided walk with the goats. And of course, the rubble that got buried and everything neatened up.

  • @daffs0
    @daffs0 23 дня назад +7

    Absolutely loved this video Bee you are so talented with interpreting Fernando was in stitches 🤣😂
    Off grid property’s looking good
    Thank you for sharing 😁

  • @ewabergmanholmberg2184
    @ewabergmanholmberg2184 23 дня назад +5

    I just love you, Bee 🙂 Thanks for a nice walk together with Fernando and all the goats. You are so inspiring and positive, you spread joy and I appreciate that very much. I am always so happy when you walk and talk about your beautiful surroundings :-) And Teo, he is also always so happy and positive about everything that needs to be done. You are a wonderful couple who share your life with us, thank you for that :-)

  • @shabbysuse7821
    @shabbysuse7821 24 дня назад +6

    Looking forward to more Fernando trail walks😂

  • @keithr6572
    @keithr6572 24 дня назад +4

    Fernando should write children's book, Life On Miracle Mountain. I'm gonna assume he works pretty cheap, i.e., a nice steady supply of catnip, unlimited belly rubs and cat food. And since he can't count money, well, I mean, what he doesn't know won't hurt him, right? It's also totally amazing that you speak cat.

  • @0HARE
    @0HARE 22 дня назад +3

    What a lovely episode!
    I so enjoyed the look around the property with Bea & Fernando, and all the excavation & landscape work by Theo & crew.
    Nicely done all around.
    Wishing you all well.

  • @julietdavenport-corry3939
    @julietdavenport-corry3939 24 дня назад +7

    😄😄😄I must be the first one on - well done to you both a lovely property 🤗❤️🇬🇧

  • @crazylady9646
    @crazylady9646 24 дня назад +5

    It’s so lovely bee to see you getting so much joy from your beautiful property and so much to see in your lovely Forrest ❤

  • @thizizliz
    @thizizliz 24 дня назад +5

    Yeah, that tour guide didn't even wash his paws after voiding. Harrumph. No Tip! Bee, it is a joy to hear you making jokes again and sharing your love for your beautiful home. Oh, our neighbor goats won't eat weeds at all, but they moan with pleasure when we trim the fruitless mulberry trees - they LOVE the leaves. Such fun animals. I should try throwing them an apple core and see what they do with that. Theo is doing such a great job on the 5 acre property. Being all clean and tidy should help it sell faster and for more money. I surely hope so.

  • @lisas5404
    @lisas5404 24 дня назад +4

    Bea you are hilarious. I loved the commentary of the tour. Honestly, Fernando's behaviour on the tour deserves stars knocked off his review! How rude & brazen of him to do a turd in front of you!😂. The surrounding land where you are must be such a joy. Well done with the off grid property & the care taken in getting it ready to sell.

  • @alaenke
    @alaenke 24 дня назад +10

    Love the Furrnando tour guide info😁😁😁

  • @loril.mangold8160
    @loril.mangold8160 24 дня назад +5

    I think it depends on what kind of goat, because there are goats that will eat anything

  • @clairepapadatos1116
    @clairepapadatos1116 24 дня назад +7

    Brilliant, my darlings!
    I loved the tour😂❤❤

  • @tiaaawhite5903
    @tiaaawhite5903 24 дня назад +4

    I have a female cat that looks like Fernando. She goes poddy by our apricot tree. Went out there to clean up, nothing there. I had dung beetles there. In Italy

  • @hariettajoosten4249
    @hariettajoosten4249 20 дней назад +4

    awe Bee you made me laugh while on your walk. lol loved it, made my day!

  • @tammynorris3093
    @tammynorris3093 24 дня назад +3

    LOL, Bea, Fernando's tour had me laughing the whole time! He really has too much time on his hands......LOL🥰

  • @unattendedgrandma4073
    @unattendedgrandma4073 24 дня назад +1

    Bee, thank you for the silliness with Furnando and the goats while on your walk, It reminded me of the stories my mother would tell about walks with her cats through her (and my father’s) one acre of forest and meadow.

  • @Forestcityflygirl
    @Forestcityflygirl 24 дня назад +3

    loved Fernando's trail walk...giggled all the way..he's so clever

  • @marylouschubert2974
    @marylouschubert2974 22 дня назад +3

    You both should be very proud❣️ Wishing you a buyer who will love your homestead as much as you. Also appreciate all the blood sweat and tears that went into making it such a special place 👍🏻🥰

  • @alvaplays7833
    @alvaplays7833 24 дня назад +7

    Happy to see you both🎉

  • @lovek2us
    @lovek2us 24 дня назад +4

    Hey guys. I absolutely loved this video. Theo is always hard-working and gets it done. Looks great Theo, John, and Tom. But Bee, you are the headliner for this video. I was laughing a lot through our walk on your land. Fernando was a pretty good tour guide, but you're right Bee, he was pulling our legs. I think I saw him having a laugh behind a tree. Seriously, Bee I'm so happy for you, that you're feeling better. That's great for both you and Theo. Theo, I hope you're feeling well also. I'm looking forward to the next video. Hugs and love you guys

  • @spongebobsqueeze
    @spongebobsqueeze 24 дня назад +3

    The soil you are digging up looks incredible. That place is a farmer and gardeners dream.

  • @marciajenkins819
    @marciajenkins819 24 дня назад +3

    The walk Fernando took you and the goats on was great and I loved the fun commentary, Bea. Everything on both properties is looking wonderful.

  • @tigercatartist
    @tigercatartist 24 дня назад +5

    Bee you were hilarious talking about Fernando. I do the same thing with my cat. Like saying he's been reading my text messages. You'd make a fun girlfriend. Thanks for the smiles.

  • @lorimontcalm9086
    @lorimontcalm9086 24 дня назад +4

    Am loving Bee's commentary!! The off grid property is looking fantastic!!
    Hugs from 🇨🇦

  • @Annboulderkodak
    @Annboulderkodak 23 дня назад +3

    Bee you had me laughing out loud with your complaints about Fernando the questionable tour guide!

  • @terryw
    @terryw 24 дня назад +5

    loved the story time walk!! somebody should be writing books!🤩ty

  • @valwiseman
    @valwiseman 24 дня назад +5

    god bea thank god you are feeling so much better cos your sense of humour is fabulous , lol x

  • @saraloverock2010
    @saraloverock2010 24 дня назад +4

    Loved the Fernando Tour! Bee, you’re hilarious, 😂 so great to see you so happy and relaxed these days. ❤

  • @Jquintan8
    @Jquintan8 24 дня назад +2

    I’ve been watching you guys for years…i stated as a labourer, now almost retired machine operator.
    Your final landscape project is genius.
    Your skills operating that lil kabota my friend are amazing.
    May our Universe keep shining on your projects.
    Thank you for the great entertainment.

  • @tunanoodle
    @tunanoodle 24 дня назад +6

    Very enjoyable, well done both of you but Bee gets the prize for entertainment value 🎉

  • @kathleentiller8203
    @kathleentiller8203 24 дня назад +4

    LOVED the guided walk through the forest!

  • @marciashedeck6342
    @marciashedeck6342 21 день назад +3

    I loved the walk with the goats and Fernando's tour! His naming game is spot on and Bea you are an awesome tourist! LOL We need more of these walks with narrations, I love following you guys and your sharing of your journey. 😍❤

  • @michelecarroll8168
    @michelecarroll8168 24 дня назад +4

    😂😂😂. I loved the walk and commentary with Bea. Fernando and his star ratings had me on the floor laughing! 😂😂😂

  • @colleenrodamer9497
    @colleenrodamer9497 24 дня назад +5

    Love ur Sense of humor, yours and Theo’s many blessings from North Texas❤

  • @starkitty14
    @starkitty14 24 дня назад +3

    Bee's commentary on Furnando's tour was much needed - his microphone wasn't working! I couldn't hear a thing he was saying! 😂

    • @theindieprojects
      @theindieprojects  24 дня назад +3

      I had to switch his off because he was spouting too much nonsense

  • @suehall3298
    @suehall3298 23 дня назад +4

    Brilliant great job Theo & boy's 🤗👍🤗👍🤗👍
    Bee love the tour with the goats & Fernando Bee love your commentary great fun 😂😂😂
    Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

  • @getlostwhenwondering393
    @getlostwhenwondering393 24 дня назад +1

    Aw Fernando always the adventurer. So happy to see the magical land.

  • @treehuggingmusician595
    @treehuggingmusician595 24 дня назад +5

    Great video. Good job on the off-grid property. Bee, your walk with the goats and Fernando was very entertaining and funny. I smiled during the entire tour.

  • @suzanneeichman9576
    @suzanneeichman9576 23 дня назад +2

    Bee you walk in the woods your “guide” and the goats was HILARIOUS! Love you 🥰

  • @eileenmetzkow8475
    @eileenmetzkow8475 24 дня назад +4

    Theo, Great Job cleaning up that pile of ruble. Bea, you shouldnt listen to Fernando. 😁😂😊😊😊💕💕💕🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @ZanGypsyQueen
    @ZanGypsyQueen 24 дня назад +3

    I’m so pleased that Fernando has matured as a human interaction guide and interpreter. I too have an animal friend that is assisting me with my cross species linguistic development . Well done you for being such an attractive student.

    • @theindieprojects
      @theindieprojects  24 дня назад +2

      He’s come leaps and bounds since we found him in the street. He’s still trying out different avenues for work but I don’t think guiding should be his main focus 😅

  • @debbiedusterhoft2870
    @debbiedusterhoft2870 24 дня назад +4

    I can’t imagine when you put your first property up for sale that it will last very long. In some ways it must be hard to sell it but your love for Miracle Mountain shows whenever you walk around it. Take care.

  • @tinamincheski2195
    @tinamincheski2195 24 дня назад +5

    Fun show today ! Thanks !!

  • @patriciahagedorn5694
    @patriciahagedorn5694 24 дня назад +4

    Your property is so beautiful and green right now. I love all the fruit trees. I was wondering if you might consider picking and selling some of your fruit to the community? Maybe you could set up a little fruit stand and display baskets of fruit for sale. Don't know if you have much traffic near your property but if not perhaps there might be a farmers market in town where you could sell fruit. Better yet, open your fruit orchards to the community one day a week and let people come in and pick their own fruit and charge by the basket. We do this method where I live and pick apples and avocados by the basket .

  • @lisantica842
    @lisantica842 24 дня назад +3

    That tour has the beginnings of an awesome children's book!

  • @OffGridWithTheUdens
    @OffGridWithTheUdens 24 дня назад +4

    You guys have come so so far.. absolutely stunning. So good to see you smiling Bea 💚❤️

  • @sherrywarren-biers3327
    @sherrywarren-biers3327 24 дня назад +3

    A great clean-up job done by Theo and friends plus a wonderful walk through the magical forest with Bee and her animal companions! 🌲🌿🌲🌿🌲🌿

  • @hvanderp578
    @hvanderp578 24 дня назад +4

    Love your land , y can go undisturbed with all the animals, great. Your stories are very entertaining and Fernando is the best friend one can have, he makes you laugh.

  • @darrenleigh201
    @darrenleigh201 23 дня назад +1

    Love Bee's wit. With a straight face, no less!

  • @maryellencook9528
    @maryellencook9528 24 дня назад +3

    Well done, Bee and Theo! I imagine that the excavator will be a big help in clearing the pond at the homestead. Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳🎉

  • @davedows4238
    @davedows4238 5 дней назад

    Had to look it up!!!
    "What is a Mermaid's Purse?
    A mermaid's purse is a tough leathery pouch that protects a developing shark or skate embryo. This purse contains a baby catshark"

  • @norawhite6612
    @norawhite6612 24 дня назад +4

    Well done Theo, your hard work looks beautiful.
    Bee good health suits you, your true personality shines bright.
    Ever thought of writing about your tour guide ?
    He’s priceless but a bit of a fibber.💕🇮🇪

  • @bryansilcox9590
    @bryansilcox9590 23 дня назад +3

    If i was20 years younger i would have loved to have bought this property

  • @drddianesbryant
    @drddianesbryant 24 дня назад +5

    Such a delightful walk with you, Bee, and I didn’t even break a sweat! Here in Florida, it’s getting HOT (and it isn’t even summer yet). Theo, the off-grid property is looking great! If I were’t 72 years old, I would consider becoming a part-time resident of Portugal, but alas, I’ve exceeded my expiration date for such ventures. I must leave that sort of things for younger and braver whippersnappers. I do so love your videos!

  • @divorcetherapytraining
    @divorcetherapytraining 23 дня назад +5

    The Fernando tour was pretty funny. I love your sense of humor. lol

  • @70foolio
    @70foolio 23 дня назад +3

    I ❤Bee and the goats 🐐. What a lovely walk up the mountain ⛰️.

  • @SJC49
    @SJC49 24 дня назад +5

    Great job, Theo!😍🇨🇦

  • @jdkerk
    @jdkerk 24 дня назад +4

    Bea, you were absolutely hilarious in this one!

  • @stephanieh.777
    @stephanieh.777 23 дня назад +3

    I'd hire Fernando the tour guide, flaws, claws and all! 🤣❤

  • @jomac3381
    @jomac3381 24 дня назад +3

    Haha loved that thank you Theo, Bea, Fernando and the goat gang 😍🤣

  • @elenitourlotoudesousabrito8971
    @elenitourlotoudesousabrito8971 19 дней назад +3

    Missed your humour. Enjoyed this clip. An off day for Fernando.

  • @edwardseth1230
    @edwardseth1230 24 дня назад +3

    Theo get yourself a thumb kit (piping and the joystick control for the thumb) for the excavator ... it will be easier for you from the cockpit by using the thumb and the bucket to pick stuff up that you've not be able to do without the thumb.

  • @ChristineC-nk5fd
    @ChristineC-nk5fd 24 дня назад +3

    I love seeing the cat and goats go on these walks. Beautiful and hilarious walk today. Nice to see the “pit work” finished. Much love to you and all the critters ❤

    • @theindieprojects
      @theindieprojects  24 дня назад +1

      Can’t go anywhere without at least one furry friend keeping us company ☺️

  • @barbcolvin1531
    @barbcolvin1531 24 дня назад +5

    Bee,you are a marvelous story teller...loved your stories...hope you tell more of them lol❤

    • @theindieprojects
      @theindieprojects  24 дня назад

      Thank you, I will!

    • @lzee6875
      @lzee6875 24 дня назад

      I agree, I love your sense of humor. I can't wait until your next adventure.
      🇨🇦👩‍🦼🐐❤

  • @simonhughes6942
    @simonhughes6942 24 дня назад +5

    Land fill on a smaller scale 🤓

  • @lkn4jolly
    @lkn4jolly 23 дня назад +1

    Love Bees' stories! Tut tut Fernando! The satirical narrator, where have you been hiding her?!

  • @sassyh154
    @sassyh154 23 дня назад +3

    Loved the tour with Fernando as the guide Bee... you had me chuckling away here, must admit, was a bit disappointed in not seeing the mermaid, hahaha.... The off grid property is looking amazing, you are both doing a wonderful job. Cheers for sharing.

  • @cherylwarburton5055
    @cherylwarburton5055 24 дня назад +3

    Oh looks amazing, you’ve done so much work to get where it is at

  • @cindygray4533
    @cindygray4533 24 дня назад +1

    ❤ love that the goat's are following you.