We Have To Get This Right! Off-Grid Stone Barn Conversion in Portugal

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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024

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  • @theindieprojects
    @theindieprojects  4 года назад +14

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  • @chronicfish
    @chronicfish 4 года назад +13

    21:43 ..Hi guys, I'd just like to put in my tuppence worth on what the "pick" object actually is. (I live in Greece and we have the same items on old barns here as well). That wasn't a pick as such but one of two things. Most likely and considering the age of the barn, that "pick" was actually a torch holder. The pick part would have actually been anchored into the wall and a wooden torch would have been placed through the ring, for lighting (let's not forget there was no electricity, especially back then). The second option is, that it was, again , anchored into the wall, with the ring being somewhere you would tie a latch for the barn door to be kept open. *GREAT VLOG AS ALWAYS! :)*

  • @tegmapat11
    @tegmapat11 4 года назад +7

    As I keep saying, you guys are something else! I've never seen such hard workers in a couple your age! I can hardly wait to see the finished product, but it's also a wonderful journey watching you get there! I do hope you will use that lock somewhere in your house, maybe on your front door, or maybe on a piece of furniture? I think it's a wonderful find and definitely should be used somewhere, even if in a decorative non-working manner! I wish I could be there to cook for you and supply some nice cool lemonade while you're doing all that work. However, I'm a long way off in the States! My prayers are with you both! You're such a fine couple! I'm adopting you both as "grandchildren"! LOL

  • @lifewiththelightlys2119
    @lifewiththelightlys2119 4 года назад +5

    Wow! Jack and Kevin are diamond workers. You are lucky to have found them 👍😁

  • @digirole60
    @digirole60 4 года назад +5

    So much fun watching the barn project come together! I must say your plans for the veranda are brilliant. It will be a sanctuary you will enjoy no matter the season. Thank you for allowing us to follow along especially during this global pandemic. Things can be depressing these days and you both bring a positive and inspiring respite from the doom and gloom. Greetings and best wishes from the smoky mountains of Tennessee!!

  • @barbarastevens3053
    @barbarastevens3053 4 года назад +6

    Such a cheerful couple who with hard work are turning a stone barn into the dream house they want. Best wishes from Devon.

  • @nancyheneghan4760
    @nancyheneghan4760 4 года назад +3

    The stone workers are amazing with their workmanship. Have never seen it done before but they are perfectionists. Fun watching this all happen.

  • @junnielaine4208
    @junnielaine4208 4 года назад +17

    I love the abundance of rocks! You can use them for putting around gardens etc. so great! Love watching you guys.

  • @wendellbatts2477
    @wendellbatts2477 4 года назад +3

    Boy these guys know their stuff. Watching these stone masons work is amazing.

  • @alymorning2961
    @alymorning2961 4 года назад +5

    I reckon you were the real winners of that Alaska challenge, You have the weather, you don't have to wait a month for supplies, you can grow your own veg n fruit no need to carry a gun, your not too far from family etc etc....

  • @Toodle.Pipp001
    @Toodle.Pipp001 4 года назад +2

    You're lucky to have such skilled stone masons helping. True craftsmanship will last a lifetime. 🌟

  • @tamaratharpe8189
    @tamaratharpe8189 4 года назад +4

    Happy Birthday Theo! You are one of the hardest working guys on RUclips!

  • @christineskinner8217
    @christineskinner8217 4 года назад +6

    That lake looks amazing you have inspired us to look at travelling to the Arctic circle it's our 10yr plan we are both early 50s I'm in a wheelchair but that's not going to stop us

  • @janetsandham7058
    @janetsandham7058 Год назад +1

    Brilliant ,
    Well done on the wall ,and a big happy ,belated birthday ,to the Mr, you certainly did deserve that swim

  • @nicolagalton9457
    @nicolagalton9457 4 года назад +5

    What pleasant lads the builders are. Absolute gems!

  • @mariangeles76
    @mariangeles76 4 года назад +3

    My 5yo daughter and I are enjoying your construction videos so much. Thanks for sharing ❤️

  • @ProserpinePomegranate
    @ProserpinePomegranate 4 года назад +4

    Happy birthday Theo. I'm blown away by Kevin's wall,the man is an artist,it looks a thing of beauty and like it has been there for time immemorial. I am amazed those guys don't have hands like navvies,they don't wear gloves and those stones are rough. It's all getting to come together but such a labour of love,it will be awesome when all finished,can't wait as I'm thoroughly enjoying your videos.
    The Hens are fantastic I love their fluffy feet and yes they are fun to watch,I would love Hens but we have nasty neighbours,so Hens are a no no. I love their names,just perfect. We have several Pigeons among the birds we feed in our gardens,they are Gladys,Mavis,and my fave girl is Gertrude.

    • @theindieprojects
      @theindieprojects  4 года назад +1

      Thank you! I don’t know how they don’t ware gloves. My hands are to soft 🤣🤣

  • @shamancarmichael5305
    @shamancarmichael5305 4 года назад +5

    You've discovered the fabled ruins of the Gingibear Palace! Happy Birthday wishes from Sunny Southern California!

  • @barrbuff
    @barrbuff 4 года назад +2

    Stoneworkers/masons are amazing. Never seen any that aren’t super hard workers and craftsmen. They do incredible work! LOVE the chickens!

  • @heidipickels9714
    @heidipickels9714 4 года назад +5

    I’m so happy when I see the little bell and look to see who has posted and it’s YOU!! I so enjoy y’all’s excitement and enthusiasm as you work so hard on your beautiful little barn. My only wish is that you posted more and longer videos! I know it must take a lot of time to edit what you have but it’s so much fun watching y’all. I can’t help but wish!! ❤️ Theo, I hope you had a wonderful birthday!

    • @kimmurphy6864
      @kimmurphy6864 4 года назад

      Yes I wish for longer n more vlogs too!

  • @wanderlustadventureuk
    @wanderlustadventureuk 4 года назад +5

    I bloody love you two - as ever, more content on the barn please!! Im loving this series, can't wait to see the end product. Good luck both

  • @NewEarther
    @NewEarther 4 года назад +3

    Hello from Ohio, USA 🇺🇸 We so enjoy your videos! The wall workmanship was top-notch and loved seeing the chickens! Happy Belated Birthday, Theo, and know the life journey the two of you are on is enriching other people’s lives!👏🏻💞👍🏻

  • @Purplelyd
    @Purplelyd 4 года назад +3

    I wish I could hit the fast forward to see the end result. I can’t wait to see it all finished.

  • @vividdreams7072
    @vividdreams7072 4 года назад +4

    I love your channel, u two are a delight and all your pursuits and adventures make wonderful viewing. I lived on boats,, trailers and vans for 20 yrs, recently moved into bricks and mortar and love escapism of watching you lovely human beans and of course GingeyBear and now the Girls too, chickens are amazing company . Miles of Smiles 🌲🌞🌲💚🌞🏵️🌲

  • @jenniferstrachan7084
    @jenniferstrachan7084 4 года назад +3

    You have such a wonderful relationship
    It’s obvious that you two are in sync with each other Cherish and keep sharing your dreams
    You are going to have a wonderful full filling life together
    Take care 💕💕

  • @donitaforrest9064
    @donitaforrest9064 4 года назад +2

    My grandfather (dad's dad) was born & raised in Edinburgh Scotland, and when I hear soft lyrical scottish brogue accent, it's like music to my ears & a balm for my soul. Lovely. Good work.

  • @jentommyontheroad8089
    @jentommyontheroad8089 4 года назад +3

    Love the wall! I find myself wishing I could skip to the end to see the finished product, but of course going along on the journey and seeing all of your hard work makes it that much more exciting to see how it turns out! Thank you for bringing us along! I’d love to see the town where you get groceries, pizza, etc.... The snake in the lake would have freaked me out!!

  • @loobyt8692
    @loobyt8692 4 года назад +4

    Literally never want your videos to end, just loving this build! Fast forward can see you both sitting under your beautiful finished verandah covered in beaugonvillia. Those artefacts you’ve found would look great mounted in a glass frame to hang in the barn, something to remind you of all the back breaking work it took to renovate, awesome guys thank you 👍🧡

  • @whitefam2000
    @whitefam2000 4 года назад +4

    The pick type piece you found would have come with handle on it about 30-60 cm long. The curve of the blade would have been pointed down and slightly back on the tip, and the tip sharpened. They are called Pickeroons, and are used to move fairly large wood pieces around. So you would hold the handle with the tip down, swing down and drive the tip about 1-2 cm into the wood then you could pull it to where you wanted it. Or just move it out of the way. We used them a lot in Sawmills here in the US to help sort out lumber. I used it at home to help sort and stack firewood for winter.

  • @viviannamarcolini4007
    @viviannamarcolini4007 4 года назад +3

    Loved your Brazilian coffee pillow moment in the lake. Best coffee ever

  • @ccrm10
    @ccrm10 4 года назад +2

    The two gents doing the stone work are fantastic! And I think you both are learning so much to do more of this yourself. I so enjoy your video series.

  • @maryhart637
    @maryhart637 4 года назад +2

    Hope you had a Happy Birthday, Theo! Socks and sandals are the symbol of a very confident man!! 🤗 The wall looks amazing! What fabulous workmanship, how lucky you are to have such quality artisans at hand! Can't wait to see what's next. See ya next time. 🙌👍

  • @yo-taskitchen958
    @yo-taskitchen958 4 года назад +4

    I discovered you about two weeks ago. I have been binge watching your videos to catch up. I love the progress you are making with the barn. I look forward to your next video. Keep up the good work and drink lots of water.

  • @thizizliz
    @thizizliz 4 года назад +2

    How marvelous! It really is going to be so lovely! And you'll value it for its beauty & for knowing how very much work you put in. Thank goodness for the lake! So well deserved. I cant wait to see you both sitting in the shade enjoying the view and a delightfully cold drink! Although you may be bundled up enjoying winter chill & a hot drink before its finished.

  • @marks-0-0
    @marks-0-0 4 года назад +3

    You can keep your massive Grand Design type homes.
    This simple small home with the land is my idea of a Grand Design.
    I can already picture the beatiful cosy home you'll end up with.

  • @kimmihelitch9849
    @kimmihelitch9849 4 года назад +3

    Socks with sandals, that's the Northwestern US style. Theo will fit right in when visiting Washington State.
    Amazing progress on your little rock house. Happy belated birthday Theo!

    • @melinda5777
      @melinda5777 4 года назад +1

      And North Eastern US too!🤣

  • @alymorning2961
    @alymorning2961 4 года назад +5

    Love the sounds of the building work!

  • @suedorfman7138
    @suedorfman7138 4 года назад +2

    Oh my gosh, it does look like it has always been there. Your helpers really know what they are doing. What a team you three are. The coop looks awesome.

  • @RetroTech100
    @RetroTech100 4 года назад +5

    ASMR stone wall building. So satisfying. It would be great if you could have a little interview with your builders. They have some mad skills.

  • @emmastradley3612
    @emmastradley3612 4 года назад +1

    That wall looks so good! I can't wait to see it leveled out with gravel. I'm so impressed with how much rubble is being reused for this build.

  • @seriouslyjoking2
    @seriouslyjoking2 3 года назад +2

    The retaining wall looks SO GOOD!

  • @gibbygibson8442
    @gibbygibson8442 4 года назад +4

    Hello from Yuma Arizona, US. I hear ya in the heat. If you keep a pale if water handy and pour it over your head ( keep your hair wet), and wet your shirt down, it makes a huge difference. I also came to understand about siestas with working early, break in the afternoon and back at it again about 5 pm. We have extreme heat here 115 to 120 F and still 100 at midnight, yuk! But the water (wet shirt) is a life saver.
    Suggestion for the concrete roofing may be a cute picket fence to go along with your stone barn or lay them on the top surface of the veranda floor in a sunburst pattern or whatever catches your fancy.
    Belated happy birthday Theo!
    We need a quick shot of Ginjey each episode, was worried she has not been around to do inspection on the wall project. I hope to see her paw print 🐾 of approval in the mortar...lol
    Stay safe and enjoy the journey. Much love to you all.

  • @kimmhclouthier2594
    @kimmhclouthier2594 4 года назад +2

    Happy Birthday Theo, I hope you have a wonderful day.🎂🎂🎂 The wall is beautiful! You got your birthday wish.

  • @annmcnamara8
    @annmcnamara8 4 года назад +2

    Well it is such hard work in the heat Our home is over 100 years old it used to be a railway cottage where they bought there ticket before they went on the train its 40 years since we were renovating it the dry dust reminded me and carefully removing the stones I can still feel the dust in my nostrils but we created a lovely home best of luck keep plenty Factor 50 on you both Bea Theo

  • @lynnwilliams4006
    @lynnwilliams4006 4 года назад +2

    This is not meant to be critical, but helpful. When the sun is behind you, especially over your shoulder, it is glaring in our eyes. We can't see you. Happy birthday,

  • @charleneeppich303
    @charleneeppich303 4 года назад +2

    This harkens me back to the labor of love projects I used to do in my younger, stronger, and much sprier days. Happy for you hard working folks one and all. Heartwarming to watch such positive collaboration in contrast to the negativity on too many other channels these days.Thankyou! Happy Birthday, Theo!

  • @debbiedusterhoft2870
    @debbiedusterhoft2870 4 года назад +2

    The wall really does look like it was built as the same time as the barn. I absolutely love it. Take care.

  • @bohoxplorer840
    @bohoxplorer840 4 года назад +2

    its amazing to watch those skilled stone masons at work,,,

  • @monkeyshinemmie
    @monkeyshinemmie 4 года назад +2

    I love keeping up with your work in Portugal! You two are the best!

  • @Retirementtrekkers
    @Retirementtrekkers 4 года назад +3

    Loving the stone wall, starting to get a good idea of the project! Thanks for sharing 🍦

  • @PremiumUp
    @PremiumUp 4 года назад +3

    Happy birthday, nice to see things are going well.

  • @cddurant3909
    @cddurant3909 4 года назад +4

    *HAPPY BIRTHDAY THEO!*

  • @777visionquest
    @777visionquest 4 года назад +1

    such a lovely couple.....sharing the Gospel with you...

  • @sherrymeurer
    @sherrymeurer 4 года назад +2

    with all the violence and rioting going on in the US, it is so refreshing to watch your latest video and pretend I am there with you! Happy Belated Birthday Theo!!

  • @777visionquest
    @777visionquest 4 года назад +2

    so awesome....so proud and happy for you both.....cannot wait to see everything done....think you stone barn is lovely....gingy bear is adorable.......love your project.

  • @jemckee
    @jemckee 4 года назад +1

    A bit of fun with all the shooting into the light. Gives a clear impression of the heat and dust.
    Thank you

  • @debbierelph9715
    @debbierelph9715 4 года назад +1

    the chickens are great!! I could watch these ladies all day ;)

  • @clairepapadatos1116
    @clairepapadatos1116 4 года назад +2

    Hello my dears! (including Ginjee, of course!)
    Absolutely fudging spectacular vlog!
    Amazing to see how 'the boys' have made such a wonderful wall!
    Belated love and best wishes, Theo, on your birthday 👏
    Bloody incredible!👍🏻👍🏻😘😘😘❤

  • @getlostwhenwondering393
    @getlostwhenwondering393 4 года назад +2

    You’ll are making a lot of progress. Your new home will be beautiful

  • @qigongmood
    @qigongmood 4 года назад +3

    Happy birthday Theo!
    "Prefekt spot for my bum" 😂
    Keep going! Cheers from Sweden!

  • @debrabell2563
    @debrabell2563 4 года назад +2

    The amount of hard work you've done on this project is amazing, more power to you 😊

  • @Mari-hh6it
    @Mari-hh6it 4 года назад +3

    Happy birthday Theo! I love your videos guys, you are so blessed to have a beautiful lake nearby. You both have such amazing energy, and watching you vlogs is really uplifting! xoxo =)

  • @paulaalexander8379
    @paulaalexander8379 4 года назад +1

    You must be so happy that's it is slowly coming together, your dream is materializing, it's all very exciting. You seem such a lovely couple I wish you both all the happiness in the world. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗. Am really enjoying watching each week to see what else has been happening, it's lovely to see how passionate you both are, and that your living the dream. X

  • @fantasmasnolaboratorio
    @fantasmasnolaboratorio 4 года назад +3

    Good luck, we are watching every week and waiting for sunday in anxiety for each episode. Me and my husband love your renovation and your way of taking this project, wish i was in my country, but i will be back to Portugal one of these days, cause now i live in your country ah ah have a good week guys

  • @debjshea
    @debjshea 4 года назад +1

    The picky thing with a hole in the end looks like an old candle holder. Pick end goes into a wall, candle goes into the hole. We are loving the barn renovations. I love it that you have managed to find a Scottish stone mason in Portugal.

  • @valoriec
    @valoriec 4 года назад +3

    Beautiful work! And Happy Birthday!!!

  • @NickyDunn
    @NickyDunn 4 года назад +1

    Hi guys, you are doing so well especially in the heat, it is lovely you have that lake nearby to refresh yourselves your own private lake :) your wall looks amazing, so much work and so worth it, have a great week thank you for sharing, take care.

  • @helenmarysmith7038
    @helenmarysmith7038 4 года назад +2

    This is so exciting Bea and Theo, the wall around looks so lovely. Missed seeing Gingy l guess keeping out of the heat.
    Love the Chickens to. 🐈

    • @theindieprojects
      @theindieprojects  4 года назад +1

      She was hiding from the heat and the chickens 🤣

  • @moustachemike3098
    @moustachemike3098 4 года назад +2

    Happy Birthday Theo! Much love to you both!

  • @donnaharris4459
    @donnaharris4459 4 года назад +2

    The wall looks great, hope you had a lovely birthday Theo. Loving the Lake beautiful spot. ❤❤🇬🇧

  • @aprilvivas8862
    @aprilvivas8862 4 года назад +2

    Happy birthday Theo!!!
    The barn is really coming along!! Love watching both of you and watching your adventures!!

  • @ProserpinePomegranate
    @ProserpinePomegranate 4 года назад

    That picnic looks perfect,what a lovely afternoon.

  • @thebrowns1017
    @thebrowns1017 4 года назад +2

    I think the pick thing might actually be a farm gate hinge. The hinge spikes would have been set into a stone wall and the gate would have had pins that fitted into the circular bit.

  • @nunomfigueiredo
    @nunomfigueiredo 4 года назад +2

    Congratulations on your wonderful project! Just come to know your channel days ago and I'm fascinated with it. I'm Portuguese and I'm delighted that you choose Portugal as home.
    All the best, Happy birthday Theo!

  • @reatreatseclusion9891
    @reatreatseclusion9891 4 года назад +1

    Happy birthday 🎂 Theo.. The work that's going into building your beautiful tiny home, real craftsmanship. You must feel the happiest people on the planet, loving the chickens so cute xxxxx 😘

  • @drunk.werewolf3143
    @drunk.werewolf3143 4 года назад +2

    Greetings from Austin Texas! Thank you so much for your videos, they are all so lovely and truly a highlight of my week watching you guys set your mind to projects and working so hard to finish them. Brilliant editing on these last few videos with all the fantastic soundscapes of masonry and digging - you are some direct cinema masters! Thanks again and I am so looking forward to what is next!

  • @arlenehibbler9071
    @arlenehibbler9071 4 года назад +1

    I believe the "Thermometer Thingy" looks like a blade for a vintage hand plane for woodworking. I want to thank you for the videos. I look forward to them every week so keep them coming.

    • @RTCPhotoWork
      @RTCPhotoWork 4 года назад +1

      I looked that up, and I think you're right.

  • @pamelamaxted5496
    @pamelamaxted5496 4 года назад +2

    This project is looking so good - I can't wait til it's finished. Well done to you both and hi from New Zealand

  • @juneleone9786
    @juneleone9786 4 года назад +2

    I am so excited to see the finished product. I love the look of the barn and that front porch if going to be so beautiful!

  • @ashogmhn2302
    @ashogmhn2302 4 года назад +4

    Looks amazing guys welldone

  • @lmrstrrs
    @lmrstrrs 4 года назад +2

    Everything looks amazing! I can’t wait to how the progress continues.

  • @UrbanHomesteadMomma
    @UrbanHomesteadMomma 4 года назад +2

    Wow it’s so nice! It just looks as if it belongs there, like it’s always been there..... when your done your going to have such an amazing little home!

  • @vangeezerexperience
    @vangeezerexperience 4 года назад

    Stone work is proper hard work. Tried it out for a couple of years in the 80's...and I don't lie, I fall asleep in the shower after the first day. But as time went on, it was a lot of fun. And few things, rightly done, is so beautiful as a stone work. The barn looks really good. Looks forward to the end result. :)

  • @bettyjohnson5188
    @bettyjohnson5188 4 года назад +1

    I am so happy for you both. You all are getting a lot done. I can't wait to see the end project of how your home comes together. Thank you both for sharing your journey with all of us.

  • @alishaluxford
    @alishaluxford 4 года назад +1

    I get so excited when I'm online when you post! Thank you so much for bringing us along on the journey.

  • @amcab1625
    @amcab1625 4 года назад +1

    Love watching your videos. Helps me relive my youth in Portugal. Happy Birthday Theo!

  • @mharrisona5526
    @mharrisona5526 4 года назад

    What a gem your barn is becoming! That wall is incredible, not to mention the craftsmanship and hard work to get it done. As an eye doctor I’m always glad no one got a stone chip in their eye. 👁
    Can’t wait for the next update 👍🏻😊

  • @beatrizmicci3738
    @beatrizmicci3738 4 года назад +1

    I started my Sunday having some mates and watching all your work!! Of course I will not miss any of your videos! It is so lovely to see your joy and engagement, wow!!❤️

  • @alisontravers5477
    @alisontravers5477 4 года назад +1

    I’m absolutely loving this phase of your adventure. Keep the videos coming, I can’t get enough!

  • @morenatrooper1438
    @morenatrooper1438 4 года назад +2

    My most anticipated weekly video update so far in youtube.

    • @theindieprojects
      @theindieprojects  4 года назад

      Woohoo! 🙌

    • @morenatrooper1438
      @morenatrooper1438 4 года назад

      @@theindieprojects I was checking the views on ur barn conversion and it went higher , congratulations im so happy for u guys. Been a viewer since u lived on that blue boat. 💙 Cheers and belated Happy Birthday to Theo.

    • @theindieprojects
      @theindieprojects  4 года назад

      ❤️

  • @mitziyoung9668
    @mitziyoung9668 4 года назад +1

    “Living the dream” is so right! I love Portugal, now all I need is a guy that wants to do this with me lol!

  • @TREADtheglobe
    @TREADtheglobe 4 года назад +2

    Hi Theo and Bee - another awesome video and wow it's looking amazing. Can't wait to see more. Must be hard working in that heat but the lake looks like a fab place for a break - Chris & Marianne x

  • @laliguras9913
    @laliguras9913 4 года назад +3

    Can’t wait to see the end. Excited

  • @inescasa1
    @inescasa1 4 года назад +16

    Happy birthday Theo! 🎂👍🏻❤️

  • @laurencelebeustclair833
    @laurencelebeustclair833 4 года назад +2

    can see you enjoy the outdoors and nature

  • @CJ-vk4le
    @CJ-vk4le 4 года назад +3

    Lol 😆 seeing Theo going swimming with his shoes and socks on.

  • @eleanorcramer7986
    @eleanorcramer7986 4 года назад +1

    I'm having to move some heavy long bricks of granite from one yard to another after bringing them home from a Granite Falls church about 20 years ago. Oof! They aren't going farther than front space between sidewalk and rockery here. I have such HUGE RESPECT for what you are doing like so many before you. OMG. Happy Birthday Theo. You've earned it, Cheers to you both and Gingie Bear. Snakes in the water kept me out of the pond.😆✌️socks and sandles is a PNW thing. Pacific North West.

  • @janeevans1309
    @janeevans1309 4 года назад +2

    Happy Belated Birthday Theo! That snake 🐍😱 and love your chickens 🐓 keep up the fantastic work, it’s looking incredible already!

  • @sandranatali1260
    @sandranatali1260 4 года назад

    With all the rocks, and weather, I see a beautiful rock and cactus garden, with beautiful bright coloured flowers placed here and there.

  • @jam8773
    @jam8773 4 года назад +2

    Happy birthday Theo!🙋‍♀️👏