A Step Closer To A Roof On The Ruin & Toby Gets A Gate!
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
- Hi, we are Bec, Sam, Isabella & Euan. After selling our house in the UK & travelling Europe in a motorhome for 10 months, we have bought a derelict farm in Ireland. We are keen to try and live an off grid life, free from debt whilst bringing the farm back to its former glory. We are doing this on a very tight budget and plan on doing as much of the work ourselves.
Please follow along on our journey...we need all the support we can get!
This week, we get ready for the ringbeams, and equine life becomes easier with a new gate!
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How cute everybody's following mommy for a walk. I just love that and I bet your donkey is so much more happy now. He's a good boy.
Yes Indeed, Toby, the donkey really seems happier with the dog & cats following
He walks so much better with the animals around keeping him going. 👍
I have been waiting all day for this video. My heart melted when I saw Toby and Nell and the cats escorting you and Toby on your walk. Great progress from earlier this week.
Aww thanks Yvonne. So glad ot was (hopefully) worth the wait. ♥️♥️
Never mind Dr Dolittle, we have Mrs Dolittle and her posse. The kittens are so cute going for a walk too.
Ha ha I blooming love this! Trust me I'm living my dream right now!
Sam I truly don’t know where you get your energy and strength from. You are amazing. You are doing Trojan work and you are so knowledgable. Yourself and Becca and the children are going to have a stunning home when you are finished. I love your “ super ranger outfit”😂😂😂😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️. Toby looks so good, it’s great that he has a gate. He will get used to it. He looks so happy now and he is so used to you. ❤️❤️❤️
Hear, hear.😊❤
Where’s the rebar for the wall plate??
We are using fibre in the mix instead of rebar. Engineer approved. 👍
You remind me of the pied piper! I love your animals and the way they all get along. You are doing such a great job on your new home.
Ha ha yes I feel like it! 🤣
I wouldn’t worry about Toby being lonely now because he hasn’t got a fellow donkey,he already seems to be thriving in the midst of your cute family 😊It’s so lovely to see how contented and connected the animals are to you and each other.If they find a suitable donkey and Toby takes to them,that’s a bonus.
Great progress.
Very true Cathy. He is never short of company whether he wants it or not 🤣
Love how everyone goes for a walk with you and Toby! :)
Always a fun time. We usually have all 3 cats and both dogs.
I love your animal family. I think Toby has companions in Nell and the kitties, especially if he gets to free roam too. You are all amazing ❤
I think so too! He is pretty free to roam except where I've planted as he eats all my hedgerow whips! 😫🫣
If the donkey you want doesn't work out, goats make very good companions for donkeys.
Here in the states they have herds of goats for rent to clear out weeds in certain areas !! They erect a portable movable fence around the goats and put a donkey in with the goats to protect them ! Really fascinating to watch !
Yes, I'd love a goat! I'm just not sure our fencing would be good enough, but who knows, it may be on the cards after we finish the build and have more time
@theirishhomestead if you can get a larger goat, such as a white British Saanen, your fence may be sufficient, especially if you put in an extra strand of wire low to the ground.
I loved your introduction with Toby, pup & two cats. All you needed were the chickens. Thank you for taking such good care of Toby. I look forward to a partner for him.
That would be a pretty amazing bit of footage if the chickens followed too! I think I could do it too you know 🤣
How cool is Toby he's the best
He really is. Thanks
What a menagerie you have now - it keeps growing and growing and growing! It was so cool to watch the parade of kitties, doggy and Toby as you strolled down the lane - take a few steps and they be-bopped along, loved it! Enjoy your time at the beach. Much blessings to all of you. :)
Yes I am very much living my dream right now. 🤣♥️
Toby is doing so good
House rebuilding is going great
Thanks. Slowly but surely.
Here's to hoping Toby's new friend is found 🤞Love the thought bubble ❤💬
Thanks. I hope so too. ♥️
Just want to say: You guys are without a doubt one of the hardest working couple on you tube, but you are also compassionate ,caring, open and honest and should be applauded. As a Donkey lover I appreciate all you do for Toby he will love company, if you cannot find another Donkey think about a Goat, they do get on together, the only issue will be secure fencing. Love the channel.
Aww thank you Andrew. That's very kind and so lovely to read. I'd love a goat in the future. To be able to produce my own goals cheese & honey is my ultimate goal.
Lovely outro of the animals . Fantastic job both it’s really coming on! Was great to have this to watch 7am Sunday morning! Keep up the good work. 😊😊
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you. ♥️
Your editing skills are fantastic! It makes it so easy to watch and enjoy. Thank you. 🙏
Glad you enjoy it! That makes me happy.
Love Toby❤
Us too. ♥️
Hahaha 😄😄What a difference an article of clothing can make. Now Sam can groove as he works. The dungarees look so comfortable and you both look great! 🥰🥰
Yes they are the best things ever! Sam loves them. He is fully converted to dungers as I call them 🤣
Those animals have their best possible life with you❤
I'd like to think so. Thank you.
Thanks for doing so much for Toby. He is obviously so happy to have found you and your family. I hope that you can find a friend for him. The house is really coming along well. ❤
I hope so too! Thanks so much.
I will be praying that you get the best match for Toby.
Thanks. That's very kind ♥️
How lovely is that someone got you some Dungarees and bits that’s so generous of them,your both doing such a great job on the building and with Toby
I know! We were so shocked! Sam honestly thought I'd gone on a spending spree! 🤣
It's the dungree team so clearly highly professional love the work you both undertake and the animals starring all worthy in dungaree progress
Lol yes we are definitely the dungarees team. Not sure you will see us in much else for the foreseeable. 🤣
Your animals know you are good person.
Thanks so much that's lovely to hear.
Sam, you’re doing such a massive job… well done.
Bec, I love the rabbits addition. The way you take care of the animals, especially Toby, is priceless.
I also love your editing style.
Enjoy family time out at the beach 🏖️
Thank you so much! The rabbits were not planned but needed a new home...I just couldn't say no! 🤣
love that nosey boy! really nice to see Toby just so relaxed.
Yes, thanks. He is much better bit has gone a bit wary of my getting close recently which is frustrating. Hopefully I'll get his trust back eventually.
Rebecca, did you ever, in your wildest dreams, think you would be leading a procession of donkey, dog and two cats? 😂
No I didn't! But honestly I'm living the dream with all the animals around me! ♥️
Awww so glad you are having a beach trip you truly deserve a break glad Toby now has his gate and well done on all the hard work your animals and pets are so lucky to have you tc now all luv from the oldies 🤗🤗🤗🤗👍
Thanks so much!! The gate is bliss! I hurt myself so many times climbing over that fence!
@@theirishhomestead even a little thing is grand if it makes life that bit better so pleased for you i struggling on more tests next week tc luv annx
So happy for your family! Coming along! Glad Tobin has a gate!
Thank you!! 😊 me too. Life is easier & less dangerous for my poor legs now. The abnount of times I caught myself on the barbed wire whilst climbing over!
Just love your videos, your hard work, all the animals, music, and such a lovely family. So enjoyable watching the updates and the specials midweek ! ❤👏🏼
Thank you so much! ♥️
Toby looks so healthy since you have had him your build is looking good making a good job not having much luck with the weather Ireland i always think about you two when the weather report comes love all your animals beautiful
You guys are doing so so so much for Toby it’s lovely to see! I loved the walk at the start with all the animals!
Thanks
I love all the animals! ❤❤
So glad others love them as much as we do. ♥️
What an amazing fence post driver 😳
He did OK I thought. He was unlucky hitting stones. Then again I'm not an expert.
You guys are smashing the intros to your vids, keep up the good(and hard) work x
Thanks so much!! That's nice to hear. Goodness knows what I'll do this week 🤣
Just so happy to see Toby getting his confidence to mix with his new family. Finally found his forever people. Bless all of you 🇨🇦👋
Thank you. Really kind of you to say that. ♥️
Yes it's definitely been very up & down. It was driving Sam mad last week!
Sam you may want to run a 2x4 a long the bottom of your outside form flat up against the bottom of the osb tap con it down to the stone to keep the bottom of your ring form from kicking out !
Thankyou, I already done that before the pour, its super solid
So cute to see you walk with the donkey, the dog and the two cats. Toby seems to be fine in your family he doesn't seem to be alone.
He likes a good ear scrat, he likes it when I talk to him
I used to have 5 donkeys , 2 came from another place, but they all got on well together, jennys and jacks, no fighting even stable all together, just do it slowly for Toby ,
Thanks that's so great to hear. I really hope we get that result. ♥️
Sam, good luck with the ring beam. I hope you soon find Toby his forever friend.
Thanks. Us too! 🤞♥️
Have a great week. I hope Toby can find a friend 😊❤️
I hope so too!
Another great story. Loving all your animals. Lucky boy Toby that he found you for his forever home
Thanks. I hope he feels happier here. ♥️
I just LOVE Nell, she is so alert and at the ready to round up everyone and everything 😂❤. I hope the ring beam works a treat. Tatty bye! ❤
Oh, she really is! She's also every visitors best friend, especially if you throw a ball.
loved the shot of the donkey dog and 2 cats walking
down the road together, rural living at its best
Yes, it's like I'm living my best dream ever! 🤣♥️
Hi guys.
I sent you an email this morning, when it became apparent what sort of a day it was going to be. The rest of the day was similarly frustrating and nothing happened according to the plan. Dear God, I hope tomorrow goes better. Big day planned.
But, once that’s squared away, I’m manning the mixer, or hauling buckets, or otherwise being useful. That’s a promise.
👍
That opening scene in this video is amazing. You have four species of animals interacting in such a peaceful and tranquil place. You have Rebecca (human) leading Toby (Donkey) along a bóithrín in lovely Leitrim. Followed by the two cats who seem to want to stay connected to Rebecca and Toby. And then you have that collie who like any good collie seems to be protecting his family.
And then you have the foxgloves on the side of the road to frame the view. Isn't Ireland so stunningly beautiful at this time of year.
Aww yes it really is beautiful in June. I think it's my favourite month here. Love the roses and honeysuckle in the hedgerows!
I love seeing all your animals. Do the children help with the care of them? ❤
Yes they do. We insist on it. Luckily they love animals as much as me so I usually don't have to remind them.
Good evening Bec’s and lovely family 😍 I’m not saying Toby is stealing the limelight of fantastic videos but he is cute ☺️ You can now take your videos off for adults only now Sam has some dungarees lol 😂 I’m sure when the concrete is pored it’ll be awesome 🙌🏼 Have a great week love Stevie ❤xx
Ha ha yes a few times I was editing thinking for lords sake, pull your pants up! 🤣
It's interesting to see the barn getting tied to the house ring beam, good skills, and teamwork 👏 ❤
Thanks, the other side will be an L shape spanning into the building
Fair play what a undertaking u and good lady we need more guys like u keep the good work up and good luck 👍👍
Thank you. That's really kind. ♥️
Whaheey. Loads of progress in a week guys, and Toby has a short cut ! .
Youre coming on in leaps and bounds , that's the advantage of being young and fit.
Shuttering for ring beam looks great , its going to tie everything in nicely .
Have a great week .
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I'm definitely not feeling young and fit today! This ring beam malarkey will be the death of me...or my back 😫🤣
FairPlay to you both, great amount of work been done 👏
Thanks 👍
Don't worry about the waves or dips in the wall. It was hand built and will be beautiful when your done. Toby seems chill, you just never know. The dog and tabby cat seemed interested in the rabbits and hedgehogs. Hope you enjoy your time at the beach.
Ha ha hedgehogs! This made me giggle...do you mean the guinea pigs 🤣
@@theirishhomestead Yes, I was seeing guinea pigs and thinking hedgehogs. lol. Sorry about that.
@cathybrewer8958 ha ha no worries it made me laugh. 🤣♥️
Started working life as a gardening apprentice, was orginally supplied with full overalls, once I realised that I could get dungarees love them even now 44 years later.
They are the way forward aren't they?! ♥️
Can’t have it glooping out lol that’s going to become my favourite word , looking good you two your progress on this part of your home is amazing I look forward to watching the rest of your Irish homestead journey xx❤😊
Sam loves that word! ♥️🤣 Thanks so much Yvonne. Ps, the lights are amazing.
Brilliant work . Such a joy to watch your progress . Well done to the whole family and the lovely animals 🎉
Thank you ♥️
I have so enjoyed watching your efforts to restore the cottage and outbuildings.You are such decent hard working people, and it shines through in your videos. We are all cheering you on !
Aww thank you that's really kind. ♥️
I remember how my 3 cats went on a walk with me through the little village where I then lived. I felt it was an honour, but at the same time it was a little embarrassing with these village folks peeking from behind their window-voile.
Ha it is an honour but yes I'd feel self concious luckily nobody sees me except 20 odd thousand people on RUclips now of course 🤣
I'm really looking forward to seeing the end result, but enjoying watching it happen bit by bit too. Much easier to watch than do! You're both doing a fabulous job in every way. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much forcthe support. It means a lot to us to hear that. ♥️
The progress on the building is looking awesome! Also yay for Toby looking happier, and I hope you find him the perfect friend that he likes! 😊❤️
I hope so too! Thanks so much.
Yay for a beach trip! Toby is looking good. You're giving him such a better life! It looked like he was out for his morning walk :) Ring beam time! So very exciting!
Yes! Thank you! It's a lot of work this ring beam! I'm not enjoying this week so far!
You drilling rebar and box it in rebar
No we are using fibre in the mix instead. Engineer approved
Toby is so cute
He is. Thanks.
My male donkey moved in very happily with my neighbours female donkey when his older companion died. They are like an old settled couple together now for about 8 years. I would never separate them.
Aww lovely story. So glad they are happy. I wish this for Toby so badly.
What a brilliant introduction to the video. Becky walking Toby down the lane ,plus cat's and dog all one lovely happy family. Sam nothing about getting the roof seems to fave you. You seem to flourish with the challenges. Well done it's going as you want it.Great credit to you and Becky and all you have and are achieving. Take care and God Bless you all xxxx
Glad you enjoyed it, Colette. Don't let Sams cool demeanour fool you we have definitely had a few wobbles this week. 😫
Your animals live in a paradise...beautiful to see!
You are so kind. Thanks. ♥️
Your sincerity and well, all that you share is so wonderful. The build and rockwork is beautiful !
Thank you that's lovely to read. ♥️
I love Toby & the dog. Of course, I can't remember its name. Please get Toby a donkey friend
Nell is our rescue collies name.
You might try putting ax padded blanket on Toby and see if the cat would ride on him. Donkeys do make attachments with other animals. I saw a donkey online once that had a chicken for a friend. The chicken would roost in the barn with the donkey and ride on his back occasionally. A friend is a friend.
Nice overalls! Now THAT is what I call a post hammer!
3 of the most important inventions...duct tape, velcro, and super glue!
Rabbits and Guinea Pigs? What next? Lol!
I'd love to see an animal on his back! I'm not sure we are quite there, though yet. Hmm now what is next....that's a good question! Not sure yet. Watch this space. 🤣
Thank you ! Love your channel ❤️❤️🙏👩🏻🦳
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching. ♥️
I think that cat thinks it’s a dog lolol 👍🙏
They all usually come for walks in the evening but think Jasper was missing that day for some reason.
The build is coming along nicely guys and great to get this done while the weather is warm and dry. Every morning when we head of on our morning walk with Rooney, the cats come along too, great to see other people have cats that love walkies🤣
Aww yes it's so nice they want to be part of the troupe! I always thought cays would be standoffish but they are so loving. 1♥️
I love Toby!!
We do too ♥️
This reminds me of my father he and my mum came from county Cavan , when we lived in an town in Ballarat Australia he would go into the bush and behind him would be Annabell the sheep two cats and two dogs.
Ahh how brilliant is that! A sheep! 👏
Well wear both of you on the dungarees. Glad you are looking for a companion for Toby. Great work as usual.😊❤
😊 thank you
Hi guys another amazing update, what your doing to bring this house back into use is inspiring, we moved over from the UK 2 years ago and still waiting for planning to extended the in laws house as there are 8 of us in a 3 bed bungalow. There are so many properties like this around Ireland I don't understand why the councils are not taking these and doing what your doing and making them an affordable family home, we are north of Dublin just down from Dundalk, but love the Irish lifestyle and love seeing all the work your doing. Keep going and yeah we found Yorkshire tea in Newry lol and pork pies
Wow pork pies, YR sauce is amazing
@@theirishhomestead yep sainsbury in Newry if you ever get time or have friends popping down, small multi packs with pickle , and large ones for those occasional summer days to go with a salad and further into Newry there's a B and M as well
Fingers crossed Toby finds a new best friend!!
Thanks. I hope so too. No joy yet sadly.
Love the animals and the homestead you are building! 😊❤
Thank you! 😊
You are going to have such an amazing home when you finish and an amazing life
Thank you. I think so too. ♥️
Have a look at the award winning cottage renovation in Kilorglin Kerry by Plm Architects and also lok at Baltrasna house in Dublin.
Thanks I'll take a look at that. 👍
Fantastic video ! Plenty of content to the point and no waffling and repeating yourselves as you get on some vlogs. Loved the opening. X
Much appreciated!
Just loving the content. So many great ideas and the music you’re choosing is so well suited. Clever and creative. Watching the full story of dreams. Plans. Change of plans. Learning and repetition of a task unknown just a few short weeks ago. You seem to have adapted to your environment. I most of the time. Hope we can journey together on your adventures to ‘town’ someday. That would be awesome. Take care. As you are taking care of your family and livestock. Toby must be appreciative of his newfound life. Looking forward to seeing the next.
Thanks, Karen. It's definitely involved a lot of learning new things, some we enjoy more than others. 😉 We feel really grateful though that we are able to do this renovation and live somewhere so beautiful. ♥️
Enjoy your time off love watching you Maggie Manchester xx
Thanks so much Maggie. 😊
Autumn and bad weather will be here before you know it. I strongly suggested you get both new roofs finished by July 15.
Wow, very specific. I have faith in us getting it done. 🤣👍
Why does it have to be another donkey,Toby might get along with a cow, just a thought.👍🇦🇺🇦🇺
They get on better with another donkey !
spot on I have a goat who likes to hang out with my two donkeys even tough I also have other goats tats animals for u
Ideally a donkey is best if possible but if we can't make that work we may explore other options.
Ring Beam for roof is the same as a Stem Wall for floor in the US
Funny how we gave such different terminology for things isn't it
Love it Mummy Bec with her furry Babies the trust in you Bec is complete Donkey Cats Dog Hens + + at last the ring beam PG for some good weather its really over due ,Thank you for a lovely video.
Thanks David. Sam says I'm like the 'hub' for any animals. 🤣♥️
@@theirishhomestead I say you have a huge loving heart for family and animals this i see always.
Love the dungarees! I have two pair - one heavier fabric for winter and one lighter weight fabric for summer. As Sam says, freedom! The ring beam project is coming along nicely. What a huge amount of work, though. You're doing a great job! Love that the whole family goes for a walk. And wow, that post pounder thing is quite a piece of kit! Best of luck in finding Toby a good friend.
Yes, they are the best things ever, especially when you are up and down all the time. We are so glad to finally have that gate! It's been a long time coming.
Good progress as always. Love all your animals. If another donkey doesn’t work would a phoney?
Possibly. It's something we will look into if a donkey doesn't work out.
U have to do what is best for all many blessings from North Texas ❤
Yes! Very true. Thank you!
Great work, guys❤
Thank you so much 😀
Maybe try opening it up to different animal friends...miniature horse rescue, a pet pig rescue...I've seen booth get along fabulously with a donkey:)
Yes that may be an option if we can't find a donkey companion.
@@theirishhomestead awwwe, way cute! Thanks for your awesomeness 😊🙂💗💗💗
I love your home that you are making there! I live with my Daughter and her family in Georgia U S A. We live in the North Ga. Men’s. We have 6 dogs and my Daughter has wanted a donkey since we moved on this almost 8 acres of woods! We live about one forth mile off the road. I love living there n the country! I can hardly wait to see how your home turns out!
North Georgia mountains haha
Ahh your place sounds like bliss. I'd live more land! Gosh it would be full of animals! 🤣
As always great update Sam and Rebecca can't wait for the next one keep on going pal
Thanks, will do! 👍
The two building are becoming one now. Your doing well. Looking good
Thanks. Slowly but surely.
You can use for lubrication WD-40 for the gate.
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Great progress guys, coming along nicely. I did have to laugh Sam the hair at first, reminded me of Randle McMurphy 😂 1 flew over the cukoos nest. Great video as always, I love seeing all the animals. And how amazing is Nell, how she watches over everyone. ❤ Let's pray for a good summer, as the bad weather slows work as we know.✌️
🤣 he's now had a haircut! It was a bit wild! I also think of Jack Nicholson in The Witches Of Eastwick! 🤣
@@theirishhomestead Yes Image😆
That post rammer! I bet Louise from Camper Vibe would have liked that last week 😂
🤭 I think she definitely would! 🤣
Love the progress, love the hard work. Me and my daughters 15 and 16 are avid watchers. I only showed them the channel a few weeks ago and they started at the start and have caught up finally this weekend. They are big into donkeys and big into building(minecraft) enthusiasts . All our love to this channel
That's so nice to hear. Isabella (13 goung on 20) thinks we are embarrassing. They are both into minecraft though. 🤣