First Night on Our Off-Grid Homestead Camping (With 2 Dogs)

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    A more relaxed week on our off grid homestead this week. Join us as we spend our first night camping with our dogs...what could possibly go wrong! 😂
    It's been a HOT week here on our Portuguese farm, so whilst we wait for a few important deliveries, we decided to put renovations on hold (don't worry, only for a few days) and take the opportunity to camp with our dogs for the first time.
    Neither of our rescue dogs have even step foot (paw) in a tent before so we're hoping that all goes smoothly as we'd love to get away with them more often for weekend camping trips and vacations.
    LIKE THIS VIDEO if you enjoyed it and SUBSCRIBE to follow our journey as we document our life here in Portugal and the many DIY projects that we'll be tackling including renovating a tiny stone home, setting up systems to grow some of our own food and finally restoring the 100+ year old farm house.
    Also say hi in the comments! We'd love to hear from you 😊
    Ricky and Victoria x
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    We're Ricky & Victoria 👋 We're slowly bringing an abandoned off grid Portuguese farm back to life & transforming it into a beautiful homestead for us & our two rescue dogs Teddy & Poppy.
    We both agree that we’re not experts in anything that we do here, however we don’t let that stop us from giving it a try. We live our life by trying. We live our life by doing. We live our LIFE BY LIVING.
    #campingwithdogs #couplevlog #homesteadlife

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  • @LifebyLiving
    @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад +2

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  • @steveallen1635
    @steveallen1635 2 месяца назад +98

    Let's face it, the reason you two are achieving so much, is that you are such a loving couple!

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад +13

      Thanks Steve! We often don’t feel like we achieve enough…maybe we need to love each other a bit more!😂

    • @martindevlin9152
      @martindevlin9152 2 месяца назад +3

      @@LifebyLiving That definitely sounds like a reply from Victoria 😂😂

    • @steveallen1635
      @steveallen1635 2 месяца назад +5

      @@LifebyLiving perhaps a couple of bottles of wine and a romantic evening could help! Either way, I think you're doing great!

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад +5

      @@martindevlin9152 **incorrect buzzer sound**…It’s Ricky 😁

    • @martindevlin9152
      @martindevlin9152 2 месяца назад +2

      @@LifebyLiving 😂😂😂😂it’s usually Victoria providing the quips 😂😂😂

  • @jaynerichards7527
    @jaynerichards7527 2 месяца назад +50

    Love the fact that the dogs hogged the mattress and you were so polite you curled up in the corners!❤

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад +2

      Haha we did make them move so we could lay down to sleep. We probably had a 6 inch slither of mattress each 😂

    • @HeidiPriest
      @HeidiPriest 2 месяца назад

      ​​@@LifebyLiving😂our bed problem most days, we never say we going to bed in the hope to be there first😂

  • @LorettaGriffis
    @LorettaGriffis Месяц назад +1

    I just started watching, I went back to the beginning and have watched everything. God has given both of you such gifts and talents, your skill and perfectionism is evident in everything you do. And what a gift you have in Victoria. She works alongside you, willing to learn and try everything. I have been very impressed and it is refreshing to see a couple working together, great sense of humor and getting along. Keep it up.

  • @vinaynaik1782
    @vinaynaik1782 2 месяца назад +37

    I have watched all 72 videos just waiting for new videos daily…

  • @DivyaJoan
    @DivyaJoan 2 месяца назад +11

    I'm grateful that RUclips recommended your 51st video. I then proceeded to watch all your videos sequentially...and I must say they were as much fun as they were informative. I admire the equation you both share. I like how you do not shy away from showing your mistakes. Your channel is a breath of fresh air. Your videos always cheer me up (and God knows I could use some cheering up). I'm now completely caught up on all your videos and looking forward to future ones. ❤

    • @elizabethfleck6536
      @elizabethfleck6536 Месяц назад +1

      Same here. . . It maybe took a week of binge watching. . .Now all caught up!!

  • @dennismatthews6660
    @dennismatthews6660 2 месяца назад +15

    Thank you for filling Sunday afternoon with positivity and fun!

  • @speaksthis
    @speaksthis 2 месяца назад +3

    Love that you love your dogs, and each other, and your new life. Thanks for sharing.

  • @martingame3726
    @martingame3726 2 месяца назад +13

    I always had my dog sleeping in the front porch, and he seemed to be happier there anyway. All I did was to let him into the sleeping compartment for a look round before we zipped up.
    I spent a fortnight in northern Portugal, in Geres National Park, and it was one of the most lovely places I've ever been.
    😊😊😊

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад +1

      Ooooh we’ll have to take a trip there! We did consider them in the porch but it’s not completely sealed plus that’s where we’ll store our bags, shoes etc.

  • @nomorehate9176
    @nomorehate9176 2 месяца назад +15

    Glad to see your channel growing so steadily!

  • @aoplecore
    @aoplecore 2 месяца назад +10

    You two show what a good couple can be like. Your videos show us that things are okay in the world if you look deeper. Thank you for the videos they make the world a better place

  • @carolwoodward6141
    @carolwoodward6141 2 месяца назад +16

    Poppy and Teddy, sweet friends. 🐶🐶

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад +2

      …most of the time 😂 Ted enjoys his personal space!

  • @KathyWarren-i1i
    @KathyWarren-i1i 2 месяца назад +16

    Thanks for sharing. You 2 and the dogs are awesome. Have a great week.😊 🇨🇦

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching! You have a great week too!😊

  • @MrRugbyprop1
    @MrRugbyprop1 2 месяца назад +5

    We laughed at the doggies' reaction to Ricky climbing into the tent: "The whole family is here! Perfeito!"

  • @costasworldofmusicmemories5792
    @costasworldofmusicmemories5792 2 месяца назад +8

    You guys are getting closer to 100k subscribers . Congrats ! You are the coolest couple doing DIY. What a great idea camping on your own property . Something we should try on our property. We have enough space. Two questions ? How behaved were Teddy and Poppy in close quarters ? And can you or do you take your dogs on long trips. Hope you are all doing
    well! Sending you much love from Richmond, Va. ❤ Harriet, Jim and Yuki (Currently in Bethany Beach, DE.)

  • @ZeeCeeCreations
    @ZeeCeeCreations 2 месяца назад +15

    Awww… how cute!! A bigger tent will be perfect! You’ll be just fine then! The doggies are so good!!❤❤❤ Blessings!

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад

      DEFINITELY getting a bigger tent!😁

    • @enmodo
      @enmodo 2 месяца назад

      There was plenty of room for the dogs in the tent vestibule. Just put a couple of stuff beds out there for them.

  • @shelleywatson4750
    @shelleywatson4750 2 месяца назад +7

    I look forward to every new episode. So much more enjoyable than the mainstream drivel these days. Love it👍

  • @marykaren7542
    @marykaren7542 2 месяца назад +12

    This brought me back to my childhood living in New Brunswick, Canada. I camped in the backyard all the time with my besties. So fun!

  • @stevegideon5419
    @stevegideon5419 2 месяца назад +6

    The smile comes within the first minute and stays for the duration. You guys are the poster couple for joint projects!

  • @martindevlin9152
    @martindevlin9152 2 месяца назад +12

    Happy days our favourite couple are back . Will settle down shortly with my wife to enjoy ❤️🇮🇪

  • @geraldineross5168
    @geraldineross5168 2 месяца назад +5

    I love you two watching your videos make me so happy! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @nicolaharris3709
    @nicolaharris3709 2 месяца назад +3

    Absolutely brilliant video. You two are a joy to watch. Well, as for Poppy and Ted what beautiful dog's. Hope to see you all getting away for weekends camping😂

  • @abqresident4461
    @abqresident4461 2 месяца назад

    Dear Victoria, 20 years ago I started building my family tree and never thought I'd get more than 200 people. As of today, there are 274,821 people in my tree. And here's what I've learned . . . be nice to everyone, you never know who might be a cousin. Love and hugs from a potential cousin in New Mexico USA.

  • @mafish7962
    @mafish7962 2 месяца назад +1

    ❤❤❤🐶🐶

  • @lulubelle0bresil
    @lulubelle0bresil 2 месяца назад +2

    the dogs: FINALLY these two have come to their senses - al fresco it is! 😄

  • @karmaficionado1163
    @karmaficionado1163 2 месяца назад +3

    P.S. I'm thinking those 2 would follow you two into a ring of fire LOL

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад +1

      Haha I’m not so sure about that! It’s a struggle to get Pop into the vet’s office some days!😂

  • @TomMurphy-n6n
    @TomMurphy-n6n 2 месяца назад +2

    your good humour is a tonic happy people

  • @elizabethfleck6536
    @elizabethfleck6536 Месяц назад

    You are not (never) getting old. . . Simply older! I have spent most of my life in a twin bed. About 2 years ago I treated myself to a full bed. Now me and all 9 dogs fit!! Whoops, 11 dogs (two 5 month old puppies)!

  • @karmaficionado1163
    @karmaficionado1163 2 месяца назад +5

    Good morning from North Carolina!! Wishing I was there with you 4!!! Watching you from one of my jobs, every Sunday!! My mood gets much better when I get to see what you 4 are up to in beautiful Portugal. Enjoy the beautiful sunshine for me :-)

  • @DMSP24
    @DMSP24 2 месяца назад

    Great idea cooler night . Dogs are happy as long as they are with you and each other. Now bigger tent and all is hood. Looking forward to seeing it. You guys are great👏🏼👏🏼

  • @laurasinkins
    @laurasinkins 2 месяца назад +2

    LOVE the plant tent improvisation! You are both just so creative. Love watching your vids. ❤🇨🇦

  • @tracyplath863
    @tracyplath863 2 месяца назад +1

    Your camping night is our every night with our two golden retriever bed hogs! 😂 As always, thanks for bringing light and fun into what can feel like dark times these days.

  • @bobcole3852
    @bobcole3852 2 месяца назад +4

    We put shade cloth over raised beds too, plants are loving it. We are at 7800 elevation, sun too much!

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад

      Some of ours were nearly on death’s door & now they’re thriving again! 🥳

  • @garyday615
    @garyday615 2 месяца назад

    Ooh, I just have a new euphemism ‘I’ve got pocket sausage’!😂

  • @carolyncoombes1730
    @carolyncoombes1730 2 месяца назад +2

    Amazing your relative came to New Zealand, you need to come visit. Let me know when you do I can provide accommodation for you

  • @dweamy1
    @dweamy1 2 месяца назад +3

    Haha.. I laughed so much seeing the dogs spread out over your bed and no space for the 2 of you! You definitely need a bigger tent..I used to go camping with my dog, she loved it and was ever so well behaved just like your 2.

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад +1

      Honestly we were so shocked by how well behaved they both were!

  • @marionjohansson4235
    @marionjohansson4235 2 месяца назад +2

    Some of that shade cloth thrown over a wire would make a great tent! With your bright yellow lights hanging a little way away from the tent. 😃

  • @paulmagus2133
    @paulmagus2133 2 месяца назад

    A sweet experience in the tent with fur friends

  • @tammyroyal7547
    @tammyroyal7547 2 месяца назад

    Hi guys!! Camping!! How fun!! So nice to see y'all having some downtime instead of working so hard!! Y'all were definitely packed in there lol I'm sure the dogs did love it!! Y'all take care!! ❤😊

  • @andrewbrookes5814
    @andrewbrookes5814 2 месяца назад +4

    think you might need a 2 person 2 dog tent lol.

  • @revyred8679
    @revyred8679 2 месяца назад +2

    Good to see you all enjoying some down time❤🏕

  • @vrrtg
    @vrrtg Месяц назад

    Wow, I just noticed that you're over 100 thousand subscribers! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 😊 so happy for you guys 😊

  • @maryhudson-smith9613
    @maryhudson-smith9613 2 месяца назад

    Hell yeah, Yellowstone.......I miss it so.

  • @SusieMonk-jh8tj
    @SusieMonk-jh8tj 2 месяца назад +1

    Happiness is playing together and creating something. Someone told me the happiest couples are those that would have played well together as children. Never grow up! Love Yellowstone but camping is my worse nightmare. Late 70 s not the time to start🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏🥳

  • @joiejarvis4461
    @joiejarvis4461 2 месяца назад

    Y’all are just the cutest couple. Love everything you do. Just so sweet and loving. Yes a very much larger tent.
    😂😂😂 kids do the same trying to sleep with them tossing and turning arms and legs all over. Blessings and hugs. ❤😊❤

  • @WaynePaddock
    @WaynePaddock 2 месяца назад

    If you are putting a Tarp over the garden or over anything...a trick I learned is , take a stone the size of a ping pong ball, roll the tarp over the stone at the edge Then take a couple of half hitch knots on back of the stone and over the tarp and it will hold forever without tearing the tarp.
    Good luck
    Wayne

  • @ybmountaingirl1970
    @ybmountaingirl1970 2 месяца назад

    yeah!!!! yellow stone. happy camping guys

  • @rondejoux8006
    @rondejoux8006 2 месяца назад

    I love your videos, they always put a smile on my face.
    Always good vibes. Take care

  • @lidanaude8022
    @lidanaude8022 2 месяца назад

    So much fun!
    A bigger tent is a good idea!
    😂😂😂❤❤❤

  • @y.lelivelt2619
    @y.lelivelt2619 2 месяца назад

    I had a black labrador retriever,in the dark I could not see her. I gave her a small bicycle light on the collar. What a delight ( Mark light😮),I saw wherever she went,yes!

  • @pamelavargas2264
    @pamelavargas2264 2 месяца назад

    Enjoyed your fun night that you shared, the dogs and you both are so entertaining. Pam in Texas

  • @narinelif
    @narinelif 2 месяца назад

    I love both of you so much, you are my sunday joy, greetings from Istanbul❤❤❤

  • @lieuwina
    @lieuwina 2 месяца назад

    You are going to need a bigger boudoir/tent ha ha. There were two of you before using it, now 4. That was a lovely video and thank you for taking us to your air b&b experience as you say the price was right Victoria had to laugh at that. Have a lovely week.

  • @carlanyrosa
    @carlanyrosa 2 месяца назад

    Sinto uma paz quando assisto os videos. Estou bem relaxada agora. Pronta para uma boa noite de sono.

  • @deirdrecerasa3932
    @deirdrecerasa3932 2 месяца назад

    Terrific video! I enjoy watching you both and the pups! ❤

  • @clausb5826
    @clausb5826 2 месяца назад +2

    Been to Portugal a few times and when it was very hot, we lived off those organic watermelons they sell at the road side ... They are exceptionally good down there ... In the fall it is oranges and then we mix in blended chia seeds so we feel full ... Love Portugal and plan to move there in a few years ...

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад

      Ahhh the watermelon here is sooo good!

  • @rolandtb3
    @rolandtb3 2 месяца назад

    Emulate your tent for your garden shade. Fabricate some pvc poles 1/2 - 1" dia. Probably have to make some dry samples before gluing. Anchor metal rod 16" - 24" lg , at an angle into the ground at opposite ends of the canopy. Attach one end of the pvc pipe to the rod. Arch tbe pipe to the opposite side rod. This should give the shage canopy some height and support. On the underside of the canopy, sew or velcro or glue pipe loop rings for attachment points.
    Great that the vegetables are doing fine. Does look brown and dry.
    Your family has grown. You need a taller and bigger tent. At least double or triple the current one. Happy camping.

  • @zenandink3531
    @zenandink3531 2 месяца назад

    Cosy!! You’re watching Yellowstone and… I am watching Life by Living 😮😊

  • @jamesdunican1750
    @jamesdunican1750 2 месяца назад

    I like how the bogs had all of the bed 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @sdmsdm7926
    @sdmsdm7926 2 месяца назад

    don't blame the dog for the gas....LOL!

  • @clairecooper9931
    @clairecooper9931 2 месяца назад

    Oh what fun I love it, camping out. Dogs always take up bed space 😂 defo need a two bed tent.
    Who needs candles when you have fairy lights.

  • @arjanvogel6444
    @arjanvogel6444 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys 🙏💖

  • @JulieCrawford-l8r
    @JulieCrawford-l8r 2 месяца назад

    So much fun!,❤

  • @AnneHeyns
    @AnneHeyns 2 месяца назад +1

    They were so adorably good the both of them and yes you definitely need a much bigger tent☺

  • @garyhollywell2112
    @garyhollywell2112 2 месяца назад

    Great Vlog the Dogs are just the Stars of the show this week!! I take my hat off to you both coping with those temperatures! Have a great week.

  • @donnab9015
    @donnab9015 2 месяца назад

    Watching you two brings me a smile 😊 or two 😊😊

  • @lozhunter9575
    @lozhunter9575 2 месяца назад

    open the inside zipper, put beds for dogs inside the awning bit, with the main zipper closed, it would be cooler on the grass for them

  • @margomoore4527
    @margomoore4527 2 месяца назад

    Too cute!

  • @Tomwalked100
    @Tomwalked100 2 месяца назад +2

    You 2 are so delightful.
    sorry, I meant you 4 are so delightful!

  • @RoslynSpruit
    @RoslynSpruit 2 месяца назад +2

    We have the same solar lights here is California. We’ve had them up for over two years. They’re still going strong.

  • @rosalindabarrett7508
    @rosalindabarrett7508 2 месяца назад

    Love the dogs.

  • @tandemtouring
    @tandemtouring 2 месяца назад

    I live in Perth Western Australia and I absolutely love the hot temperatures . Anything between 30-40degrees is my ideal temperature.

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад

      Wow we’re the absolute opposite!😁 Anything below 30 & we’re happy

  • @garylatto4191
    @garylatto4191 2 месяца назад

    Lovely to see how you guys spend your time chilling, great vids 👏👏

  • @bobhale8325
    @bobhale8325 2 месяца назад +1

    what a fun evening. The last time we were camped in a tent was the mid 1970s . Woke up to cows around the campsite.

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад +1

      😂 this happened to me too when I was a teenager! We left the door slightly open as it was hot & woke up to a big wet nose sniffing around our ankles!

  • @kwells8807
    @kwells8807 2 месяца назад

    ❤❤❤ This episode! I do think you need a bigger boudoir!!!!! Your all so cute! 😊

  • @lynnemac1402
    @lynnemac1402 2 месяца назад +1

    That was such fun and a bigger tent will be the answer, dogs like to spread out. Love the shaded area and putting the bucket on the top was genius lol x

  • @lilianbates6555
    @lilianbates6555 2 месяца назад +2

    I have watched all your videos and enjoyed them all. I am enjoying your content so much and I wait with great anticipation for each one. You are building so a great life for you both.❤ Lilian from Australia.

  • @lindamiller5489
    @lindamiller5489 2 месяца назад

    Looks like so much fun

  • @vickytimmerman1365
    @vickytimmerman1365 2 месяца назад

    Charming

  • @jules7239
    @jules7239 2 месяца назад +2

    Lovely video! Hope you have fun planning your weekends away! 🎉

  • @Jaxxie1018
    @Jaxxie1018 2 месяца назад

    Love watching your journey! Also love Yellowstone ❤️

  • @petro3441
    @petro3441 2 месяца назад +1

    That looked so cozy. Maybe put dog beds out for the two kids and let them sleep just off your matras😂
    Clever the net over the veg garden👌👌

  • @NatalieLeese
    @NatalieLeese 2 месяца назад

    Love yellowstone

  • @BillHunstone
    @BillHunstone 2 месяца назад

    You two just light up our lives. Loved this latest video. Do you ever have mishaps making them? If you do, you should keep them for a future bloopers video. Have a great week folks and really Looking forward to next week.

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад +1

      We used to have more bloopers in the early days of making videos as we were more nervous & also a bit more precious about what went into the video. Not so many nowadays as most stuff makes it into the final edit to keep it as natural as possible 😊

  • @kimbolton2842
    @kimbolton2842 2 месяца назад

    Really enjoy your videos, your dogs are super cute, looking forward to your camping vids to. Have a blessed week 👍

  • @patriciasmall4808
    @patriciasmall4808 2 месяца назад

    Hello! From Washington State USA I love your channel!

  • @margaretlehmann-berry263
    @margaretlehmann-berry263 2 месяца назад +1

    Good morning from Vancouver Island. Would love to know a bit of your personal history; where you met, and how long you have been together. You're a great couple, and I enjoy your videos so much.

  • @teresamason5155
    @teresamason5155 2 месяца назад

    Loved this episode! So cute and fun to watch, hugs to the doggies❤

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад

      Thanks we loved this one too! Something a bit different 😊

  • @lisabullock5864
    @lisabullock5864 2 месяца назад

    Love that you are related to John Deans I live just outside of Christchurch and of course Dean's is a big name round here. Genealogy is such an adventure. Glad your camping trip was fun

  • @joannecalcutt6724
    @joannecalcutt6724 2 месяца назад

    Who doesn’t love the dogs!!!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @emma_m0
    @emma_m0 2 месяца назад

    I was at Glastonbury Festival in 2017!! ☺️

  • @BDarley1
    @BDarley1 2 месяца назад

    Love Yellowstone! Kevin is our fav.

    • @LifebyLiving
      @LifebyLiving  2 месяца назад

      Such a shame he won’t be in the new series 👎🏼

  • @HayesHomesteadAustralia
    @HayesHomesteadAustralia 2 месяца назад

    Love watching your channel. Was a sad day when I had finished binging your channel and had to wait for uploads. Would love to camp on our farm but we would be joined by too many curious wombats.

  • @leeboss373
    @leeboss373 2 месяца назад

    14:46 he’s thinking “don’t blame me, You fed me that rubbish” lol

  • @eyejet
    @eyejet 2 месяца назад

    😄love from denmark♥

  • @anetzband1383
    @anetzband1383 2 месяца назад +1

    Here in Florida we have our garden covered with shade cloths too right now, and it rains quite frequently. No problem. The rain just comes right through.

  • @lizdg3892
    @lizdg3892 2 месяца назад

    The tent is like a doggy den. Thought they’d be just fine. ❤🐾love the camp out. 🎉

  • @susanB24F
    @susanB24F 2 месяца назад

    Love the camping!!

    • @susanB24F
      @susanB24F 2 месяца назад

      Oh and dogs always hog the bed!

  • @jackmuthu8142
    @jackmuthu8142 2 месяца назад

    Watching your videos from.malaysia. from the day u acquired Yr property till today. Awesome

  • @elviebinas7402
    @elviebinas7402 2 месяца назад

    Wow thats awesome,love to watch all your videos