Renovating a Portuguese Abandoned Farm into Off Grid Homestead

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  • Опубликовано: 3 дек 2024

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  • @theoriginhomestead
    @theoriginhomestead  Год назад +56

    We didn't die after drinking the grape juice 🍇 We live to see another day 😆
    New videos out every Wednesday at 6:30pm GMT💖

    • @DropJawOFC
      @DropJawOFC Год назад +5

      The homestead is really coming together and Im so glad to see you guys laughing and enjoying life. Love you guys and see ya next week.

    • @theoriginhomestead
      @theoriginhomestead  Год назад

      @@DropJawOFC Thats so sweet! Thanks for your support and see you next week 🤗

    • @sammymartinez556
      @sammymartinez556 Год назад +2

      👋👋 nice to you coming along with the home stead .. and if you do buy a cowboy hat than you’re going to have to buy a horse,, lol ❤😊

    • @mrsbrownsboys81
      @mrsbrownsboys81 Год назад +2

      I laughed when you said Gobshite, I wonder if that's a Geordie saying 😂 things are looking good. Get well soon too xxx ❤❤ ps, can the grape juice get you drunk?

  • @church8042
    @church8042 Год назад +17

    Hi Laura and Dan! In prayers for Dan's healing and for you Laura to stay well. The "danger taste/drink" was too funny. You both are still with us thank the Lord. I am overjoyed about all your successes. God bless you both mightily!

  • @leannamiddlebrooks3416
    @leannamiddlebrooks3416 Год назад +25

    You are both becoming so much more confident. It’s wonderful to see.

  • @raymonde4272
    @raymonde4272 Год назад +20

    Hope Dan starts to feel better soon. It's so great to hear that you are good friends with the neighbours, it's one of the best Investments you can make when moving overseas, especially if it's a rural area.

    • @theoriginhomestead
      @theoriginhomestead  Год назад +5

      We're learning how valuable it is to have strong connections when living in such a rural area, good neighbours are priceless 💖

  • @amandaeccles5214
    @amandaeccles5214 Год назад +2

    Dan is so funny “ no sexy man is coming, I am the sexy man!” That is so true Dan! You’re both lovely people I and look forward to your videos every week. ❤❤

  • @patobrien6364
    @patobrien6364 Год назад +6

    Your Portuguese is excellent Laura.
    Accent and pronunciation is absolutely spot on. You've been busy ! 👏👏😎

  • @paulschiavone77
    @paulschiavone77 Год назад +7

    So good to see you both laugh when frustrated and move on when mad. End of the day nobody likes to drag garbage in life or in a relationship with someone else. You both are wonderful teammates and the dog that comes around lol. I love you both so much and I hope you are doing well both on and off camera. Love and hugs to you both ❤❤❤❤

  • @denisbellars9260
    @denisbellars9260 Год назад +10

    Dan the man !! you are doing great ! cheers guys from Australia !

  • @mariaquiterio1411
    @mariaquiterio1411 Год назад +7

    Very nice with your Portuguese keep practicing ❤

  • @garmonbozzia
    @garmonbozzia Год назад +3

    I do not know why I find your offgrid journey so mesmerising but I just love you guys. You are a sweet couple and your sense of humour is underrated.

  • @virginiajorgensen8614
    @virginiajorgensen8614 Год назад +9

    Great video. Hope that you are feeling better Dan.

  • @laurentpaoli9046
    @laurentpaoli9046 Год назад +6

    Another grear Video Dan & Laura. Hope Dan feels better soon. May be tou should try doing a bit of wine this year with all your grapes. 😉 Fermented grapes always are good in health & in sickness! 😂😂. I m glad to hear neighbors are nice too, that s important when you re alone in the woods. If you make noise around yourselves you won t see the snakes..beware upon turning stones though. Always good to see you so cheerful. On my part, things are slowly coming into place, fingers crossed it ll keep that way. Sending hugs to you both and looking forward to your next video. 😊

  • @rolandclass8418
    @rolandclass8418 Год назад +4

    You two are wonderful people, love your humour, love that you both found a way of life you build together and both of you are not shy and just do it learn from mistakes, learn from success and keep on growing and one day you will sit there and look back on something which you created and what made you grow, nice you watch your episodes and very often have a big smile, thanks for posting

  • @victortuten4399
    @victortuten4399 Год назад

    As long as the lid seals you would be fine tasting it for 3-4 years. The problem with reusing jars is you never know if they will seal. We try to just buy jars that rings and caps will fit on. As long as the jar is sealed air can't in and it will never ferment. The stories you make now will be a fascination for your kids and grandkids. After all the time my beautiful wife and I have been here we have thousands! A great thing is listening to our kids tell their kids stories about it. Want to really make a mark keep a journal of daily activities and jobs. I found one belonging to my great grandfather and we can spend hours looking through it. Talking about similarities and differences from the early 20th century to now.
    I loved the music choices in this video! Great job in getting it put together and editing! Thank you for sharing!

  • @monono3889
    @monono3889 Год назад +7

    Head up for your dream guys. Is so addictive to see you tired and bored in a clean and natural environment....You did what we, corpo rats want and we have no courage.....yet. Proud of you.

  • @denniscarr8596
    @denniscarr8596 Год назад +6

    Enjoying coming along on your journey!
    Pulling for you guys!

  • @monalingan9523
    @monalingan9523 Год назад +6

    Well Dan I hope you feel better real soon. I know how difficult it is to get well when you have such a big list of things to do.

  • @sheilajoseph9953
    @sheilajoseph9953 Год назад +1

    Hi Both, hope you feel better soon Dan. If you are able to get a wood chipper/shredder, you can shred the branches and use as mulch for any flower beds or put on a compost heap. ❤

  • @petersutherland2075
    @petersutherland2075 Год назад +1

    the world famouse whasky review.....😂😂😂😂great content as usual. i hope you both stay well.

  • @yvonnebailey9973
    @yvonnebailey9973 Год назад +5

    Just wanted to wish you both well and thank you for sharing your journey with us. Take care.

  • @sonyagair1219
    @sonyagair1219 Год назад +1

    You guys crack me up. I have been loving binge watching your channel. It's going to be a sad day when I catch up to you 😮😊

  • @scrappyddz
    @scrappyddz Год назад +1

    Dan is such a goofy bastard, and that laugh, I love him.
    Also, that looked like a very sad "pizza" and oh yea, I'm jealous of your off-grid life and the courage it took to just do it.

  • @babsnaidoo5861
    @babsnaidoo5861 Год назад +2

    Well done Laura and Dan

  • @isabellevince5174
    @isabellevince5174 Год назад +2

    What a lovely couple.

  • @lindabrooks8242
    @lindabrooks8242 Год назад +2

    Be well, Dan! Take a day, now and then, just to relax and recharge. It is so necessary. Love the videos, and the both of you!

  • @QuinasGaming
    @QuinasGaming Год назад +1

    simply my favorite off-grid channel

  • @adz57
    @adz57 Год назад +3

    put a bit of cling film over the top of any jar then put the lid on and it should stay fresh the same with tins of paint cling film will stop the paint getting a skin on it

    • @theoriginhomestead
      @theoriginhomestead  Год назад

      The only issue with putting clingfilm over is that the jars need to be placed into hot water to make them airtight which would probably melt the plastic 😞

    • @adz57
      @adz57 Год назад

      @@theoriginhomestead I'm sure you will find a way to stop the furry mould my expertise runs to jars of sauces and a jar of mint sauce ive had for 4 years in a pickled onion jar well the toon are playing whu so im saying good night and keep living your dream

  • @d.g.n9392
    @d.g.n9392 Год назад +3

    Really enjoyed your video, the music tempo was wonderful during the truck moving part, the jazzy clarinet was great music choice.
    Love to watch the two of you.
    You inspire others. 🙋‍♂️🐈🐈

  • @floydgraves3997
    @floydgraves3997 Год назад

    Instead of burning the trimmings from your trees and bushes compost them by putting them all in a big pile to compost into mulch. The mulch will be best to add to the soil where you build your garden. What goes into a compost pile? Anything that was once alive, can go into a compost pile. Add water and a little soil and turn it at least once a month and you'll have the best mulch you can add to your garden and plants. The smaller you cut things up, the faster it will break down. Don't waste your resources, use them.

  • @albavilaplana9462
    @albavilaplana9462 Год назад +2

    Please please please keep going you both have wonderful energy of course your going to have bleah! days but your actually doing what about 100% of your viewers wish they had the bottle to do. Go Laura and Dan!😁

  • @tommyb.7977
    @tommyb.7977 Год назад +3

    Truly enjoy your videos be Safe and stay Strong.

  •  Год назад +1

    clearly the juice gives a boost in energy, i want the recipe! 😎
    força com isso! aproveitem do bom tempo, abril é mês de chuva 🌦🌈☔

  • @Setinmywaysalways
    @Setinmywaysalways Год назад +1

    When you learn to laugh at yourself, your inner being is sound.

  • @terryevans5476
    @terryevans5476 Год назад +3

    Hope Dan's feeling better.

    • @theoriginhomestead
      @theoriginhomestead  Год назад +1

      He's feeling loads better thanks Terry, must have been the magic juice 😆🍇

  • @andypayne1571
    @andypayne1571 Год назад +1

    Since I rented a some land and started growing food 4 years ago I have invested in a pressure canner and the jars (hundreds of jars) and have found this a great way to keep your own produce. Its not something we do a lot of in the UK but rural USA it seems to be massive. I just love being able to use canned tomatoes mid winter for a meal knowing where they came from. It would give you more consistent results that older jars. They aren't cheap to buy but saving the food saves money and its your food. Smelling food has kept humans alive for many thousands of years and your nose is a fairly good judge.

    • @theoriginhomestead
      @theoriginhomestead  Год назад

      Hey Andy thanks for watching this is something we need to add in the future for sure. Thanks for sharing

  • @marianneaas937
    @marianneaas937 Год назад +1

    I think you 2 are such sweet souls. You seem so stait forward honest and well meaning. Absolutly no falsness. That is why I subscribe and always makes tums up. Good luck to you. :)

    • @theoriginhomestead
      @theoriginhomestead  Год назад

      Hey Marina hope that your name what a lovely comment 💕💕

  • @tiffanyferris3209
    @tiffanyferris3209 Год назад +1

    Hmmm maybe a steam juicer for your grapes next time? We steam juice every year and do a full canning project. Our Grape juice lasts all year.

    • @theoriginhomestead
      @theoriginhomestead  Год назад

      Hey Tiffany, yea something we need to add in the future for sure. Thanks for sharing

  • @lauraSechelt
    @lauraSechelt Год назад +2

    You two really work your asses off! The land is looking so good, lovely to follow along and see the results! 🥰

  • @pureinspiration9140
    @pureinspiration9140 Год назад +2

    Thanks again for sharing your progress and adventure. Dan you must look after yourself. It would not not hurt to take a day or two off. I am sure you will get some needed vitamins from the grape juice. Stay safe guys!

  • @drobbins678
    @drobbins678 Год назад +3

    Another great video sharing the challenges and successes on the Homestead, thanks. You both are the best thing that happened to each other! Continued success and harmony.

  • @paullloyd2634
    @paullloyd2634 Год назад +1

    I totally agree with your thinking. If you knew all the failures in advance you wouldn't do anything. Learning, laughing and moving forward whatever the challenge is the best way to live life. Laughing along with you

  • @genegreear4183
    @genegreear4183 Год назад +3

    Really glad to see you got the gravel in to get up on your land. Now you should look around for a used tractor. Your neighbors might be able to head you in the right direction. You need one with a scraper on the back and a crapple on the front. That will take an extra hydraulics called a “third function “. That channel you dug could have been done in minutes with no trouble at all. You could also drain the water from other areas you can’t drive on. Because of the water standing. It just a tool but one that is really nessacery now. Everything you do on the land. The tractor will do it faster and better. Later

  • @babsnaidoo5861
    @babsnaidoo5861 Год назад +2

    I really enjoy watching your experience in Portugal, and learning from you. It's inspiring. Looking forward to seeing the work on the barn. You guys are doing great.

  • @joandovaston6573
    @joandovaston6573 Год назад +1

    I love the way your going about the journey. Cheers from Australia…….❤……

  • @philgower
    @philgower Год назад +1

    I love your choices of music as well as all your projects!

  • @dazza70smith
    @dazza70smith Год назад +1

    Another amazingly awesome thought provoking video.
    Sending you all my love and prayers.
    God bless 👏💜👍🙏🤗♿️

  • @anthonytodd3408
    @anthonytodd3408 Год назад +7

    Blimey Lora, 🎉 you are almost fluent in Portuguese. Sorry to hear Dan is not feeling to well. Still can’t understand why you are not devoting your time to finish the barn after all that’s where you are going to live and surly it would be more comfortable than sleeping in a van? Tony 🇬🇧❤️xx

    • @theoriginhomestead
      @theoriginhomestead  Год назад +5

      My Portuguese is muito pouco 😆 but slowly picking up little bits here and there. As for the barn theres lots of reasons, time restraints on being in Portugal, our decision to sell the van or not, money etc, but we will get there slowly but surely. Thanks again Tony! 🤗

    • @andymccabe6712
      @andymccabe6712 Год назад +2

      ​@@theoriginhomestead whenever anyone says 'still can't understand why.....' what they mean is, I think you're doing it wrong - whatever you say......!!

  • @originaltwyla4991
    @originaltwyla4991 Год назад +3

    Your progress is awesome! ❤

  • @Rostha846
    @Rostha846 Год назад +5

    Lo están haciendo muy bien❤

  • @davidcarr5752
    @davidcarr5752 Год назад +1

    Loving your vlogs, are your commitment to achieving your dreams, keep going and reach your rewards.😍

  • @louis220558
    @louis220558 Год назад +1

    Auwww tht is awesome you two did an amazing job on the road ,and it is so great to get the truck in now , great job you all

  • @martinengelbrecht5384
    @martinengelbrecht5384 Год назад +1

    Excellent video you guys are just natural and unpretentious.

  • @RMMara2
    @RMMara2 Год назад +1

    that which doesn't kill us makes us stronger!

  • @pauljones914
    @pauljones914 Год назад +1

    As you said, battle scars. This happened to me a couple of weeks ago in France.

  • @billiegutierrez2506
    @billiegutierrez2506 Год назад +1

    Awesome as always you know I believe in life that a person is where there at because that;s where the Good Lord wants you to be I too have always believed you are where your at in your lives for a reason. You will do great things I love watching you two. Have a great week get well soon Dan.

  • @racebanning6390
    @racebanning6390 Год назад

    YA ALL ROCK!!! THATS ALL YOU CAN DO IS LEARN, LAUGH AND SHRUG OFF THE BUMPS! I WISH I HAD CONSIDERED DOING WHAT YOU ALL ARE DOIN WHEN I WAS YUR AGES. I DEFINATELY STARTED LATE BUT BETTER LATE THAN NEVER. WE JUST GOT 6 INCHES OF SNOW HERE IN IDAHO AND I HAD TO PLOW SNOW FOR A FEW HOURS... ENJOY SPRING . WE HAVENT EVEN SEEN A TREE BUD OR BLOSSOM. BE BLESSED YA ALL!

  • @AB-C1
    @AB-C1 Год назад +1

    Great video guys, really getting stuff done now eh! Good you thought ahead with the digging that needs doing it'll soon bake hard again..
    Nice camera shots and videography too!
    👍

    • @theoriginhomestead
      @theoriginhomestead  Год назад

      Yea we defo needed to dig that before sun came again :) thanks for the kind words

  • @heidihughes8806
    @heidihughes8806 Год назад

    😃 i just love watching you two. Dan, you are so funny, and you bounce off each other. You both work so hard, and you've come so far, you should be very proud.
    Thank you for sharing ❤ ❤

  • @marcogordino
    @marcogordino Год назад

    Hi Guys !
    Keep going you are doing really good job!
    Remark to Laura..... fantastic Portuguese
    accent.
    We Portuguese really appreciate when expats get integrated in to our society although preserving your privacy

  • @CC-xk6cp
    @CC-xk6cp Год назад

    Hi again
    So happy to see you both keep moving forward in spite of the challenges. You're making good progress.
    Hope you had a wonderful time with Mom visiting.
    Stay safe and well and see you again next time.

  • @martinengelbrecht5384
    @martinengelbrecht5384 Год назад +1

    Looking forward to your next! Sending blessings from Africa!

  • @wilko89
    @wilko89 Год назад

    Go on sexy dan!!! Haha 😄 don't let her Laura drive!! Well done both fighting off a cold in a not so sunny Wales!! Shaping up lovely guys! Keep it up!

  • @floydgraves3997
    @floydgraves3997 Год назад

    You talk about getting the water to run off your land. I'd encourage you to find ways to keep it on your land.... two ways. 1) Using berms and swales set up on the level contours of your land you can capture that water and soak it into the berms and grow trees, vegtables and fruit year around. 2) By incorrperating "Keylining" into your berms and swales and collecting the water into a pond you can then use it during the months you don't get rain. Research "Keylining" on the internet. It's a farming thechnique from Australia.

  • @theresamcinnes8440
    @theresamcinnes8440 Год назад

    Get well soon Dan. Just an idea, where u have put ur water containers now next to outdoor kitchen, perhaps when Dan is feeling better he could build a fence between the water containers and kitchen just to hide them, and grow a couple of plants up the fence? Then u wont see them whilst enjoying the rest of ur beautiful land 🌲🌳😊

  • @billskolnik4908
    @billskolnik4908 Год назад +1

    From an old Marine in America. I love you two.

  • @tonycorso4790
    @tonycorso4790 Год назад

    What a beautiful lives, both of you are spending, l appreciate your vlogs, ❤

  • @dough556
    @dough556 Год назад +1

    Awsome video Awsome music all the best from London Ontario Canada see you next week🙈🙉🙊

  • @corinnetonelli489
    @corinnetonelli489 Год назад +1

    Yay good for you ! Save on plastic ! Good work sharing.. Take some multi vitamins, help your immune system .

  • @matthewpovey2025
    @matthewpovey2025 Год назад +2

    Lol😂 the blot out doors show

    • @theoriginhomestead
      @theoriginhomestead  Год назад +1

      You know it makes sense!

    • @matthewpovey2025
      @matthewpovey2025 Год назад +1

      Rights !

    • @bflyfx
      @bflyfx Год назад +1

      Can you get Uncle Benski Beats International playboy bunny boiler awer there like marra? 😂

  • @mafish7962
    @mafish7962 Год назад

    Hope that you are feeling better Dan? Take super care both of you, Laura ❤❤

  • @joehall7869
    @joehall7869 Год назад

    It’s about the journey. I love the music you choose for the videos. Best of luck

  • @ReaperPete69
    @ReaperPete69 Год назад +1

    If his beard turns white you'll both start laughing from him drinking the juice. Because of the fruit juice. Lol. Great video anyways have a great day. I really like all your videos. It was a funny thought. He's not the hulk that turns green. He would turn purple because of the juice lol.😂

  • @ginamime3890
    @ginamime3890 Год назад

    😂😂Love your videos! We don't miss one, you are funny and very hard working .
    Laura, o seu portugues esta cada vez melhor 🎉

  • @MrHomer1963
    @MrHomer1963 Год назад

    Hello guys from Western Australia,,,Love your videos….Cheers and Beers…

  • @keluargaganfais1027
    @keluargaganfais1027 Год назад

    Spot alam yang indah susana nyaman sekali cuaca cerah👍👍👍

  • @darrenjulietslandincarmart9839
    @darrenjulietslandincarmart9839 Год назад +1

    Good stuff 👍

  • @wisdomofconcreteslugz9061
    @wisdomofconcreteslugz9061 Год назад

    The peace is worth the struggle xx

  • @pgregory6357
    @pgregory6357 Год назад

    Another nice video. Thanks!

  • @grifonks
    @grifonks Год назад +1

    Thanks!

    • @theoriginhomestead
      @theoriginhomestead  Год назад +1

      Oh wow! Thanks Bill!🌸 We appreciate the support

    • @grifonks
      @grifonks Год назад +1

      I sent a few bucks, would you rather I use that pp link? Take care of your man cold SuperDan

    • @theoriginhomestead
      @theoriginhomestead  Год назад

      @@grifonks Whatever's convenient for you, I think RUclips takes a cut from all the superchats whereas PayPal we receive the full amount 🌻

    • @grifonks
      @grifonks Год назад

      @@theoriginhomestead Yes, that's what I feared but if folks see me send a bit on the superchat they might get motivated as well, I used SC last time. Next time I have a good $ run I'll try the pp link. Stay well Laura and get well Dan

  • @Donna-xd5cy
    @Donna-xd5cy Год назад

    Dan add ground turmeric, ginger and black pepper to honey. So its got a bit of a kick. Natural antibiotic. Take care 😊

  • @patriciabrown8301
    @patriciabrown8301 Год назад +1

    Glad you enjoyed your Grape Juice did it help your sore throat have you made friends that are doing the same as you that you can get hints and tips of . Dan is so funny always laughing good crack

    • @theoriginhomestead
      @theoriginhomestead  Год назад +1

      The grape juice definitely helped! Yeah we've been making friends with people who are doing the same 🌻 Thanks Patricia

  • @NorthToSouthChannel
    @NorthToSouthChannel Год назад +1

    You two are the realest homesteaders I have seen! Much love from the USA

  • @franciscowashington2155
    @franciscowashington2155 Год назад +1

    Beleza muito bom 👍👍😎😎😅😅

  • @jeanmeyer8194
    @jeanmeyer8194 Год назад +1

    Just love y videos keep going 😊

  • @davebruce3754
    @davebruce3754 Год назад

    You two are a hoot, funny. Love watching you videos, Cheers

  • @jacquesdebeer8811
    @jacquesdebeer8811 Год назад

    You guys are great.

  • @AB-so3jv
    @AB-so3jv Год назад

    Beautiful video!!

  • @ritchieblackmore5204
    @ritchieblackmore5204 Год назад

    The ones that mold on top (penicillin) 🤣🤣🤣.
    My dad was an Aries and his name was Daniel as well, so know how they don't give up but Dan one days rest won't hurt it, loss your health and your be off working for a lot longer and where leave you and Laura, hope you feel better now

  • @gardeningfishingjimw9364
    @gardeningfishingjimw9364 Год назад

    Great to see Dan still alive after drinking the grape juice and you too Laura but as you said next week will be the full test to see if ya alive. hahaha
    Way things are looking you will not run out of water with what you are planning. (and that's dammed good planning)

  • @debbielicis6257
    @debbielicis6257 Год назад

    Also, you could use some of the ashes in your compost.

  • @ernie7065
    @ernie7065 Год назад

    RAM PUMP = FREE WATER
    Please watch Nomadic Movement vloggers in Panama. The 4-5-23 video mentioned their Ram Pump.
    They bring water up 80 ft and move it 300 feet WITHOUT ELECTRICITY.
    Maybe you can do this too.
    Basic "pump" hardware costs less the $100 USD. Then add hose and spigot costs ... but the pump does not need electricity. I am surprised this is not known by more people going off grid. Btw, a university has published detailed drawings of the required equipment.
    They work.

  • @bolanos3
    @bolanos3 Год назад +1

    Best wishes from México

  • @mattb5667
    @mattb5667 Год назад

    Great video keep it up 👍 👊🏼👊🏼👍💯💯

  • @donnatrimble7439
    @donnatrimble7439 Год назад

    Hello from bc Canada lower mainland. Love ur attitudes. U are such a nice couple 😊

  • @keluargaganfais1027
    @keluargaganfais1027 Год назад

    Semoga hari mu diberikan kesehatan sekeluarga dan sukses selalu🙏👍👍👍

  • @arjanvogel6444
    @arjanvogel6444 Год назад

    Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, you learn nothing if you don't make mistakes, did this drink make you drank?

  • @jamietinker
    @jamietinker Год назад

    Great video. Thank you

  • @mohdnaim6419
    @mohdnaim6419 Год назад +1

    slowly but surely....catch u r dream...❤

  • @knelson5442
    @knelson5442 Год назад +2

    I think you two possess more than just tactical skills like building experience. You possess problem solving skills, a great positive attitude and support for one another. Those are the skills that will make you successful.

  • @ruforasonabe2948
    @ruforasonabe2948 Год назад +1

    Hi laura and dan i am from philippines i always watch your vlog laura you are so pretty