Nell is so true to her breed, rounding up the chickens, checking on Toby, and her humans, making sure no one is coming in the gate, baby sitting the foster and playing gently with the kittens, what a treasure....
This project is impressive. Your skills are amazing. No one understands the work required to restore a home until you see it first hand. This is not for the faint of heart. I am praying for your strength & safety and steadfast determination to complete your dream. You both are amazing . 🤗 God bless you and keep you safe & happy. 💖
A great milestone indeed. I'm honestly in awe of Dessie and Francis, it was really fascinating to watch master ccraftsmen at work - the patience and precision must make you feel like you'll get a very sturdy chimney - so thanks for thinking to film it because I wouldn't have had the chance otherwise.
Love the chimney and the English jargon….I’m in the USA. One day when the house is livable and you have moved in, you will look back at all this with such pride of all your work and help…
The Hearth of your future home just pointed its hand skyward through the rubble and bits of tin, Its clean lines saying " One Day the rest of my body will be revealed, restored upon the landscape, giving shelter ,warmth and love to all who need it," Your hands have touched every stone ,every barrow , your mind has thought of every detail. Your energy is knitted into every act. Mixed with every passing shower, Warmed by infrequent sunshine, Within earshot of the passing hunt. Chickens roust in the dryness of your refuge, This daily toil will pass and a new space will dwell Its finger pointing skyward , A reminder of that day, now since past. Of when this now revived Spirit first revealed, Itself.
There are so many layers of interest in these videos. The neighbors coming in to help, the annoyance of the weather, the beautiful landscape ... I could go on and on. But the thing that I love about these videos is how the chickens, cats, dogs are constantly popping in to inspect the work ... and I am sure Toby supervises them from afar making sure the standards are kept high. This is entertainment at its finest, I must say. NOTE TO BEC AND SAM: In Texas, we sometimes put up owl houses. They have voracious appetites for mice and rodents. I don't know if there are owls in Ireland but what a great addition to add to the growing family if a pair of barn owls moved in to stay.
@@Del213 build a nestbox for a small owl. Owls are hunting in the dark, when your animals are inside. The biggest problem for me are the birds that fly in daylight, they cost me a lot of chickens.
@@annekevangaans9403getting flags (a banner) placed across the area maybe strung from stone house to another or to a post helps deter some from flying too close to the chickens and kittens will help some. Nell will be the force to these flying fowl😊
Its truly amazing buying a place thats run down and doing it up.We bought a 12 room house 39 years ago in sunny Wales,been empty for 11 years, lived in one room with 2 kids,no kitchen,loved doing it up and me and my lovely wife are still there,very contented.Wishing you the best,enjoy every day as a new day is a gift.
Every week you both ASTOUND me at how hard working and determined you are. The house is coming on beautifully, I’m loving watching your progress. Keep up the fantastic work Sam and Becky you’re so inspiring. Xxx
SAM AND BECKY HAVE DONE WONDERS WITH THE HELP OF OTHERS TOGETHER DARLINGS PLUS LOVES ENJOYS YOUR PETS DOWN ON YOUR HOUSE AND GARDENS AND FARM DARLINGS TOGETHER WITH TOBEY DARLINGS
LOVE ENJOY YOUR FAMILIES FRIENDS AND RELATIVES TOGETHER DARLINGS AND IRELAND DARLINGS AND FROM WHERE EVER SAM AND BECKY AND KIDS CAME FROM DARLINGS IT'S A BEAUTIFUL LIFE WORLD UNIVERSE TOGETHER DARLINGS WITH OTHERS TOGETHER AND FAMILIES FRIENDS AND RELATIVES TOGETHER DARLINGS
Let’s face it lads, ye didn’t come to Ireland for the weather. But to be honest, it is a particularly rainy year.😊😊😊 Great job reaching another mile stone.❤❤❤
What a gentle, caring dog! Thank you for taking in foster kittens in need! In the midst of renovations, too! You've made leaps forward with the barn! Kudos!
It's midnight in San Jose, California but you've posted a video, so here I am! What an impressive accomplishment. Each week you and your family utterly amaze me. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Guys, I'm so impressed with everything you have done. When my mom was alive I used to take her for a spin(drive) she always used to be sad at all the derelict houses. So you have brought back wonderful memories for me. Best wishes with your build. Love from WEST CORK
Good morning Bec’s, Sam and Family. Just when I think that after your Herculean achievements in getting the roof trusses on and made watertight. Then your epic concrete floor slab installing, and the seemingly never ending repointing of lime mortar You somehow manage to create yet another miracle building a new fireplace. Bad enough that you had to construct it in such appalling conditions, but the actual building of, isn’t the big deal, it’s the million and one other things that you need to do in order to build. Moving, making, erecting a scaffold, loading out all the blocks, mortar mixing, humping all those blocks 15 / 20 feet in the air, all them buckets of mortar. Having to fight with the weather, try to keep the wet off the construction. It really is a never ending, ceaseless task with no let up. Great pair of skilful brickie’s too, they sure know their stuff. …. Once again the Bec’s n Sam team triumph against the odds…. My respects to you both Bec’s n Sam…. Dave
Thanks, Dave. Yes it's all the things that aren't shown which add to the days activities and slow us down further. Things like erecting scaffolding, mixing many many barrows full of lime/mortar, feeding & cleaning out of animals,, cleaning up after a day's work, packing up tools & getting them out again. Ensuring we have wood/kindling. Keeping on top of the land, feeding everyone, home ed work, keeping on top of the washing & general housework, buying materials and of course filming & editing. Saying that we have never been happier. 😉♥️
Hello Sam and Bec’s. I think that I have mentioned to you both previously just how proud I am of you both. I am an old (70) working class man, very proud of my working class roots, despite the snide, scummy comments I know I will get from the Tory voters.. I come from a very large, very hard working class family (10).. we were taught never to expect others to pay to keep us. You want to live….then learn to look after yourselves, not expect others to pay for you. My Granfer, as a 17yr old left his isolated rural farmstead in Somerset to go and fight in the battlefields of France for his country. Injured three times, he finally had to give up, losing half of both feet to frostbite. His country thanked him by telling him there was nothing more they could do to help him. Given his train fare back to Somerset. His parents both now passed and his farmstead home taken over by others. Barely able to walk, or move about, spending the next few years sleeping in roadside ditches and stealing swede and potato to survive on plus the kindhearted goodness of a few working class farm labourers. 😅That was how it was for working class people back then. Truth be told that is how is for decent, hardworking class people now….. it’s a tough life for people like you and me Sam and Bec’s…that ain’t ever going to change….But… your Inate, working class qualities compels you to keep driving forward, no matter what, you are on a mission and nothing can ever stop your eventual success. … Stand tall and proud Bec’s and Sam, Your dreams are slowly becoming your reality. This old man is here…rooting for you both…. Proud of you both ❤️❤️
It’s sad to have to live vicariously through others, but I’m enjoying it😂! Y’all are doing a great job and all your hard work will be so worth it when done❤.
I was here, in my chair, trying to help you three lift the cap stone!!! Another incredible feat accomplished!!! Beautiful work, guys!! Bec and Sam must do pointing in their sleep!!! I hope the kitten is healing well. Nell is being such a good girl keeping a close eye it!
A two pot chimney, now that's posh. :) They've done a grand job. It must feel like a mile stone has been reached. When your sat round the Aga. and your warm as toast all your aches and pains will be long forgotten. I just love how the dog excepts any new animal into the fold. Well done to the lads doing the chimney, PS love their accents. ( I'm married to an Irishman that's never had an Irish accent) Wishing you loads of sunshine for the coming week.
You should both be so so proud of what you have achieved in such a short short time. I know you have the homestead for a year but you have not been working on the house all that time. You had to get the go ahead from the council about your grant before you could start. Sam and Becky you should both be so very proud of what you have achieved in such a very short period of time. You both amaze me how you have coped with the rainfall we are having on a daily basis and wind. I am in awe of you ❤. God bless you all and stay safexxxx
Chimney(s) are looking good. The mortar on the top around the pots will perish over the next 3 to 5 years. To prevent this, use bitumen paint on the mortar. Get someone who knows what to do, to dress a lead apron around the pots and then around the chimney-top edges. Then finally, neatly seal the lead that’s hugging around the bottom of the pots with bitumen. This job should last you a lifetime and save you having to go up to fix the mortar every few years. I learnt this the hard way from my own experience. Great job so far keep going!
When Bec was blowing out the morter dust from the wall - I swear that I could smell that lime dust down here in New Zealand .. Your Irish rain brings to mind the South Island WEST COASt and Southland NZ where it likely would beat Eire for wetness. Cheers & Thanks for the great videowork.
Tararua is plenty green and damp too. It's a beautiful restoration, such a BIG job. You both have big hearts to attempt it. You will have earned the respect and love of the locals.
A magnificent chimney job, the crown of the house and it will look even better when the new roof is done. You are coming along in leaps and bounds and all the animals keep inspecting everything as you progress, so no one is left out of the picture. It is especially pleasing to see that Toby has so much company now and free run of the place.
Aw Nell is such a sweet and kind mama dog to all the animals. It’s amazing to see how she can connect with all the animals and humans she encounters ❤😊
“That’s a mighty stone now!” Brilliant. When you edit it all and watch it back, you must both surely see what great progress you’re making, despite the weather? I particularly liked Nell checking the little ginger kitten in the doorway. Bon courage mes amis!
Omg you guys the little kitten with the broken leg the poor thing! Nell is so good watching over! Dessie and Francis are so sound that chimney looks unreal on the house! So impressed with everything you've done with the place so far
Hi sam as always the weather plays a big part in your renovation works 😢 and at times i see you getting so frustrated.but then sam steps in and keeps you motivated and away you both get stuck in and the work slowly comes along lifting your morale.as always you acheive a good ending to the day .a great partnership .love as always to you both❤❤❤❤❤
Loving the new chimney. ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅Great to see Toby dandering about watching the progress 😁😁😁😁The weather is awful but you’ve made good use of the time rendering inside your cottage..............you’ve both a great work ethos and when you’re all tucked up cosy inside with the fire going you’ll look back with an immense sense of accomplishment. When the chicken came into the cottage I thought it was so cute. So enjoying your vlogs 👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁✅
Nell is such an angel. Giving comfort to the injured baby. Amazing chimney...fireplace is around the corner....after roof, windows.....you're getting there!! Woohoo!!! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦🫶
There was a lot of progress made in this video! What a lot of hard work! its looking very good and I'm sure you must all be so fed up of pointing by now, but it'll all be worth it when you look back and say to yourselves 'I did that bit'. Another thing that struck me was how much happier Toby must be. From living each day alone in a field, he is now allowed to wander around and investigate everything he has a mind to. That has to have enriched his life immeasurably. Thanks for sharing your days with us all - and enriching our lives too! x
I’ve been so excited for this video! I don’t know what that big, heavy rectangle thing is called but I was holding my breath the entire time the men were hoisting it into place! Well done, guys!!
What a wonderful sturdy chimney! You know you're feeling old when your knees don't want to climb that scaffolding! Write your names in the mortar. This is a monumental occasion! Sam, if you wanted no rain you should have bought a house in Colorado! We are really lucky if we get 12 inches of actual rain in a year. I think we'll call your current roof fix as "utilitarian". It may not be pretty, but as long as it's dry that's all that counts.
Having to, "do this before we can do that" and dealing with the weather has got to be the toughest part of your daily "to do" list. Getting the final roof up and everything buttoned up with it, is no doubt going to be a giant relief and a major milestone for you folks ! As always, wishing you all the best and full speed ahead.
It's nice to see the homeowner doing the bulk of the work with professional help where needed. It's time consuming but it's coming along nicely! I love to see Nell, the cat & the rooster running in and out of the house just to see what's going on! They're like my dogs who are so nosey! 😄 The work you're doing motivates me to finish the projects I started at home and the purging of clothes, furniture and stuff in the cellar and garage! We moved into my parents home 16 months ago and put our large furniture into storage and we've yet to get our furniture into the house because we haven't cleaned out the other stuff that belonged to my parents, nephew & sister who have all passed away within the last eleven years. God Bless you two and your son as you continue to rehabilitate your farm & home!
The weather has not been your friend for sure! A heroic effort that is amazing to watch. Lesser folks would have given up and used their leftover building materials to build an Ark so Bec could load up the kids and animals, floating off to drier locations. Cudos to your perseverance and vision. ☔🌂🌨
Thanks Clay. The weather really took its toll on Sam this week, as you could probably tell. He's been battling with the rain for a few weeks but this week was just breaking point.
I just wanted to hug you Sam when you were saying that you were wet through. You are an amazing human being, don’t forget that! Fantastic progress on the cottage by everyone, you all need to sit down with a brew look at what you have achieved so far and give yourselves a big pat on the back. I wish we could do a diy sos type few days where we all pile in and help with something, big or small. I think about the adage of it takes a village to raise a child, it’s almost like you could say it takes a village to build a home, all the help you have already had, Adam, Tim, Dave, Dessie so many more names that I’ve forgotten, sorry! Keep well folks, keep on keeping on and look forward to next weekends video x I’ve finally done it and joined you on patreon! 😂
Aww thank you so much. Yes we are so grateful for all the extra help and support paid for or free. It's all getting us to that finish line. We have to be careful though as we aren't insured and have you seen our site safety?!🤣
Just a suggestion, It worked for me with a rock wall. Use a plastic bag with the corner cut out. Load the bag with mortar and squeeze out like your cake decorating. Works well if the mortar is not too stiff.
Sam and Bec you both have done such sterling work on your home renovation. Look how far you have come and I was over the moon that you put the fireplace back and the chimney looks spectacular. Dessie and Francis did a beautiful job of the chimney. You are getting far now on the renovation and when you showed what the old chimney looked like against the new what a difference your whole build has taken on not to mention all the pointing inside and out. Hearing the hunters and dogs was beautiful and I am glad they are still doing the tradition. The kitty with its broken leg and Nell looking after it and just letting the kitty know that he/she is not alone. Have a lovely week.
Thanks. We will relax and sit back and breathe a sigh of relief once that roof is on. It feels like a big challenge ahead and the stone work has to be done first. That is really slowing progress down just trying to stabilise those walls.
The girls are having a lovely dust bath. Sam and Bec are INCREDIBLE!! What a team of lovely humans and animals. 🙂💛💛 I wonder if eggs will appear in the fireplace or corners. lol.
This is where I came into the site originally. I had to go back to see the beginning of the journey. Just marvelous to watch the progress and how beautiful the work is and how much you have accomplished. Fun to watch Desssie setting the chimney with a ciggy hanging from his mouth. I love your channel it brings me such peace in turbulent times.
It's fantastic seeing men doing proper honest men's work, not near finished the video yet but had to say it 👏👏💪💪my dad was a builder for 40 years (retired now)the lingo the lads are using reminds me of how he talks 'heal it up this way'😂❤❤
Oh my goodness, I could barely watch the men getting that ledge up to the chimney top! I had my hands covering my eyes. It looked like the rigging was going to go. I'm pretty sure I heard you ,Bex,breath out 😅. I think my nerves are just at a level of watching dogs,chickens and donkey. As for Nell you have such a good dog, she's true to breed for sure. Good episode but man my nerves lol
This rehabilitation of your farm might be the greatest challenge of your lives. You all seem to be adept at bending like a willow. That will serve you well. Don’t lose your sense of humor. Your new home is going to be amazing.
Love looking forward to your progress... what a huge learning curve for all... Though I noticed that the chickens are enjoying prob the only bit of dry dirt for their dust bathes... even they enjoy the dry too...! Blessings to all ❤
You two (& your helpers) have really accomplished a lot of great work! It's great to see it all coming together and looks like a real home is developing ❤!
I have just finished watching all your videos on the homestead and I’m loving it. Thank you for rescuing Toby he is lovely. I love all your animals, but Nell is so wonderful checking on all the animals and all of you, she is amazing. You are doing a fantastic job on the renovation, I’m always so amazed at what people can achieve when they aren’t professionals at the skilled trades. Sam I know what you mean about having to work on your mental health all the time, I suffer from depression anxiety and stress and have had 3 breakdowns over the last 9 years. You have to check in with yourself to spot the early signs and then use the techniques to manage it. I would like to get to a point like you where I’m helping others but I’m not mentally strong enough yet x
There is definitely help out there for depression/anxiety, I've had nervous breakdowns in my life aswell, its usually at the lowest points that the real changes happen, reach out and talk with someone the real wellness is inside you x
Yous give me great pleasure watching yous at work and thanks for reviving rather than new build. Do you sit back and realise how lucky you are to have each other, to work Longside each other. Long may yous do it and keep up the good work , thanks again
Another amazing and informative video, thank you! I love your adapt and overcome logic, works wonders! You are both such troopers and you can clearly see the progress. I was holding my breath whilst you were on the roof doing the chimney, but how fab does that look 🤩 Thank you for putting DG Developments out there, that would have been my next question lol. Look forward to next week's video (or maybe midweek if we're lucky 😁) x
Also in years. 23-24 the wildfires in Canada & California seem to have created environmental disturbances, especially here in Northern lower Michigan: months of dark gray skies, rain & no SONGBIRDS!! 😵💫🤓. Just a theory for Grama Dorothy😂
❤thank you for sharing your journey. I’m glad you’re progressing the small and big projects regardless of the unrelenting rain. Having the chimney back up looks great. Love, love your animals being involved😊🙏🙂
I’m in the middle of having chimney repairs right now, so interesting to watch this! I’m jealous of your big clay pots at the top! 😂 I’ll be sorry tomorrow that I already watched this but I loved getting this notification this morning! Thank you.❤
I always watch the video at least one more time, it’s so I can relax while watching it and absorb it slowing instead of trying to stuff it all in at once 😂
"Lang may your Lummie reek"...an old Scottish saying told to me by a Scot many years ago. It means "Long may your chimney smoke". It will be a fantastic day when you light the first fire. Doing great folks. ❤
What a job you took on. I give you a lot of credit. In the states, I don't see this kind of work. It's a real ancient craft! Beautiful to watch. Thanks for inviting us in.🎉
Drat, I missed this when you posted! Probably because it was the day of the Man United game vs Liverpool (which we got slaughtered!). Anyway, it was fabulous to finally see the chimney in place! It's so funny to watch one different animal after another tromping through the cottage - I was waiting for a sheep, a goat, and Toby to stroll through also (lol). Hey, I know you don't have a lot of idle time, but I just found another channel which has me mesmerized. It's a young Asian girl who built a wooden house, all by herself, in just 90 days. Her channel is Wild Novels. The first video I watched was "90 Days to Build a Wooden House - a Woman's Admirable Physique/ - Starts to Finish". It's 54 minutes, but if you put it on 2x fast speed, you can watch it in less than half an hour. Give it a go if you have time. Take care now!
Another very productive week on the cottage - structure is really taking shape. Can’t wait to see the new roof build - that will be the beginning of the end. Well done to the all the crew, especially Becky with all her pointing skills.
You know, I always feel emotional watching your podcast, I feel like you're expressing the real truth of who we are and our true potential in rebuilding a new, loving world. I spend most of my time alone by choice however I almost feel like part of your family. I'm so grateful to you for showing a beautiful example of how things can be in this chaotic world, I choose to follow you and your values of empathy for your world and love of family. God bless you. Thank you 💞🙏💞
Sam you are too hard on yourself at times!! You work like a possessed devil and still say that you haven’t done much!! Well l beg to differ with you! Just stand back and look around you! You and Bec and friends have and are doing an awesome job. Every video shows the viewer new progress. You should pat yourselves on the back! A lesser team would give up with all that rain but not you guys! And that’s admirable! Sending you all the biggest pats on the backs. You are amazing and lm sure that home will be amazing when completed. The memories you will have and can make in there will be magnificent. Well done. Relax Sam.
Thanks to you guys from Kilkenny on the west coast for bearing the rainfall so the sunny south east can retain its reputation! And I hope uou Brits in the UK realise what a great job Ireland does in protecting you from the worst the Atlantic throws at you! Fab video as ever but particularly for the chimney stuff - can now see what the cowboy idiot builder (former friend) avoided when he installed our stove 20 years ago - will be redone when our renovation starts next year - overseen by conservation architects this time! Many thanks 🙏
Love the dust bath ending. Loving the unity of humans, and animals, all working respectfully together, on the small planet we live on... Well done and sending strength, fortitude, love and thoroughly good vibes to you all.
Sam and Rebecca the chimney looks good. The two gentlemen who built it did a fantastic job. True craftsmanship. There's still a lot to do and the weather isn't cooperating with your plans, but one thing at a time, everything will get done and you guys got this. Take a look back and see how much you have accomplished. This will keep you motivated to continue on this fabulous journey. Love seeing Nell loving everyone and keeping you safe. Take care and stay safe.
Nice to see the chimney done. I had to laugh a little as it's Winter here in Australia (well today's the last day of Winter) yet you guys have all the rain and we have had hardly any. I love watching the progress of your little home. 😊
Nell is so true to her breed, rounding up the chickens, checking on Toby, and her humans, making sure no one is coming in the gate, baby sitting the foster and playing gently with the kittens, what a treasure....
We agree. She loves her 'babies"
Nell is so lovely,looking after the other animals ❤❤
I just found you and now I'm binge watching all the earlier ones! I started with your long video. I love your progress!
You going to paint the old tin roof?
Yeah, love that dog.
This project is impressive. Your skills are amazing. No one understands the work required to restore a home until you see it first hand. This is not for the faint of heart. I am praying for your strength & safety and steadfast determination to complete your dream. You both are amazing . 🤗 God bless you and keep you safe & happy. 💖
Thank you very much! ♥️
Perfectly said! And I second your sentiments. 🙏
Well said
Yes indeed, I second that.
@@DLBard-bv2nd thankyou
A great milestone indeed. I'm honestly in awe of Dessie and Francis, it was really fascinating to watch master ccraftsmen at work - the patience and precision must make you feel like you'll get a very sturdy chimney - so thanks for thinking to film it because I wouldn't have had the chance otherwise.
WOW - you should be so proud of the amount of work you have achieved in such a short time - it's getting there now
Thank you.
Love the chimney and the English jargon….I’m in the USA. One day when the house is livable and you have moved in, you will look back at all this with such pride of all your work and help…
The Hearth of your future home just pointed its hand skyward through the rubble and bits of tin, Its clean lines saying " One Day the rest of my body will be revealed, restored upon the landscape, giving shelter ,warmth and love to all who need it,"
Your hands have touched every stone ,every barrow , your mind has thought of every detail.
Your energy is knitted into every act.
Mixed with every passing shower,
Warmed by infrequent sunshine,
Within earshot of the passing hunt.
Chickens roust in the dryness of your refuge,
This daily toil will pass and a new space will dwell
Its finger pointing skyward ,
A reminder of that day,
now since past.
Of when this now revived Spirit first revealed,
Itself.
Wonderful writing.
Beautiful poetry.
❤
That's so beautiful. Thank you so much. ♥️
Wow!❤
There are so many layers of interest in these videos. The neighbors coming in to help, the annoyance of the weather, the beautiful landscape ... I could go on and on. But the thing that I love about these videos is how the chickens, cats, dogs are constantly popping in to inspect the work ... and I am sure Toby supervises them from afar making sure the standards are kept high. This is entertainment at its finest, I must say. NOTE TO BEC AND SAM: In Texas, we sometimes put up owl houses. They have voracious appetites for mice and rodents. I don't know if there are owls in Ireland but what a great addition to add to the growing family if a pair of barn owls moved in to stay.
Owl would be nice but they have been known to take kittens and other small pets inc chickens.
@@Del213 build a nestbox for a small owl. Owls are hunting in the dark, when your animals are inside. The biggest problem for me are the birds that fly in daylight, they cost me a lot of chickens.
They do give money here if you put out owl boxes. It's a consideration. Thanks.
@@annekevangaans9403getting flags (a banner) placed across the area maybe strung from stone house to another or to a post helps deter some from flying too close to the chickens and kittens will help some. Nell will be the force to these flying fowl😊
@@theirishhomestead owls are not native to Ireland
When you can smell the rain on the way your really becoming irish
Or just a Manc😂
Welcome to Ireland 😂
Never a truer word said 😀
That’s interesting, I can smell the rain coming and I live in Seattle.
@@johnbarron618
"YOU'RE" really..
Its truly amazing buying a place thats run down and doing it up.We bought a 12 room house 39 years ago in sunny Wales,been empty for 11 years, lived in one room with 2 kids,no kitchen,loved doing it up and me and my lovely wife are still there,very contented.Wishing you the best,enjoy every day as a new day is a gift.
Thank you that's very kind. Good to hear that you got it done and are still loving it there. ♥️
Every week you both ASTOUND me at how hard working and determined you are. The house is coming on beautifully, I’m loving watching your progress.
Keep up the fantastic work Sam and Becky you’re so inspiring. Xxx
Thank you.
SAM AND BECKY HAVE DONE WONDERS WITH THE HELP OF OTHERS TOGETHER DARLINGS PLUS LOVES ENJOYS YOUR PETS DOWN ON YOUR HOUSE AND GARDENS AND FARM DARLINGS TOGETHER WITH TOBEY DARLINGS
LOVE ENJOY YOUR FAMILIES FRIENDS AND RELATIVES TOGETHER DARLINGS AND IRELAND DARLINGS AND FROM WHERE EVER SAM AND BECKY AND KIDS CAME FROM DARLINGS IT'S A BEAUTIFUL LIFE WORLD UNIVERSE TOGETHER DARLINGS WITH OTHERS TOGETHER AND FAMILIES FRIENDS AND RELATIVES TOGETHER DARLINGS
There's a reason why Ireland is so green and beautiful. The blessing of rain 😅
This year was a very rainy year, not only Ireland but also England and France where I have homes...rained non stop basically!
Let’s face it lads, ye didn’t come to Ireland for the weather. But to be honest, it is a particularly rainy year.😊😊😊 Great job reaching another mile stone.❤❤❤
A house.
A house with
A house with a chimney
A house with chimney potts.
It looks great.
What a difference this is.
What a gentle, caring dog! Thank you for taking in foster kittens in need! In the midst of renovations, too! You've made leaps forward with the barn! Kudos!
Thank you.
Love the way the chickens come trooping through the work area
i always worry an animal will get hurt but i feel like they’re so used to it now they probably know better to stay clear lol
I thought the same thing. LOL
Massive milestone getting the chimney done running straight to the heart of your soon to be home.
It's midnight in San Jose, California but you've posted a video, so here I am! What an impressive accomplishment. Each week you and your family utterly amaze me. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Its 8am here sat by the lake in the sunshine watching the morning mist, good for the soul
@@theirishhomesteadwhat a beautiful response! ❤
Guys, I'm so impressed with everything you have done. When my mom was alive I used to take her for a spin(drive) she always used to be sad at all the derelict houses. So you have brought back wonderful memories for me. Best wishes with your build. Love from WEST CORK
Thank you ♥️
Good morning Bec’s, Sam and Family. Just when I think that after your Herculean achievements in getting the roof trusses on and made watertight. Then your epic concrete floor slab installing, and the seemingly never ending repointing of lime mortar You somehow manage to create yet another miracle building a new fireplace. Bad enough that you had to construct it in such appalling conditions, but the actual building of, isn’t the big deal, it’s the million and one other things that you need to do in order to build. Moving, making, erecting a scaffold, loading out all the blocks, mortar mixing, humping all those blocks 15 / 20 feet in the air, all them buckets of mortar. Having to fight with the weather, try to keep the wet off the construction. It really is a never ending, ceaseless task with no let up. Great pair of skilful brickie’s too, they sure know their stuff. …. Once again the Bec’s n Sam team triumph against the odds…. My respects to you both Bec’s n Sam…. Dave
Thanks, Dave. Yes it's all the things that aren't shown which add to the days activities and slow us down further. Things like erecting scaffolding, mixing many many barrows full of lime/mortar, feeding & cleaning out of animals,, cleaning up after a day's work, packing up tools & getting them out again. Ensuring we have wood/kindling. Keeping on top of the land, feeding everyone, home ed work, keeping on top of the washing & general housework, buying materials and of course filming & editing.
Saying that we have never been happier. 😉♥️
Hello Sam and Bec’s. I think that I have mentioned to you both previously just how proud I am of you both. I am an old (70) working class man, very proud of my working class roots, despite the snide, scummy comments I know I will get from the Tory voters.. I come from a very large, very hard working class family (10).. we were taught never to expect others to pay to keep us. You want to live….then learn to look after yourselves, not expect others to pay for you. My Granfer, as a 17yr old left his isolated rural farmstead in Somerset to go and fight in the battlefields of France for his country. Injured three times, he finally had to give up, losing half of both feet to frostbite. His country thanked him by telling him there was nothing more they could do to help him. Given his train fare back to Somerset. His parents both now passed and his farmstead home taken over by others. Barely able to walk, or move about, spending the next few years sleeping in roadside ditches and stealing swede and potato to survive on plus the kindhearted goodness of a few working class farm labourers. 😅That was how it was for working class people back then. Truth be told that is how is for decent, hardworking class people now….. it’s a tough life for people like you and me Sam and Bec’s…that ain’t ever going to change….But… your Inate, working class qualities compels you to keep driving forward, no matter what, you are on a mission and nothing can ever stop your eventual success. … Stand tall and proud Bec’s and Sam, Your dreams are slowly becoming your reality. This old man is here…rooting for you both…. Proud of you both ❤️❤️
Come on yo let's get these people do a hundred k subscribers❤
Whoever would have thought that watching the building of a chimney could be so engrossing? Love your intros! 💚
It’s sad to have to live vicariously through others, but I’m enjoying it😂! Y’all are doing a great job and all your hard work will be so worth it when done❤.
Thank you so much!
I was here, in my chair, trying to help you three lift the cap stone!!! Another incredible feat accomplished!!! Beautiful work, guys!!
Bec and Sam must do pointing in their sleep!!! I hope the kitten is healing well. Nell is being such a good girl keeping a close eye it!
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It's fun watching your dog herd your cat.
I am so impressed with your work ethic and ability to keep your chin up during all the rain and set backs.
When I think watching what you are building can't get any more amazing it does. You are all doing such a stupendous job xxxxx
Thanks so much 😊
A two pot chimney, now that's posh. :) They've done a grand job. It must feel like a mile stone has been reached.
When your sat round the Aga. and your warm as toast all your aches and pains will be long forgotten.
I just love how the dog excepts any new animal into the fold.
Well done to the lads doing the chimney, PS love their accents. ( I'm married to an Irishman that's never had an Irish accent)
Wishing you loads of sunshine for the coming week.
Thank you. It was Francis who said definitely get two "it won't look right otherwise" Who are we to go against a chimney builder?! 🤣
Well done fella’s. That was not easy getting that coping slab in place. Looks brilliant. You certainly deserve an extra brew for that. 🇬🇧
You should both be so so proud of what you have achieved in such a short short time. I know you have the homestead for a year but you have not been working on the house all that time. You had to get the go ahead from the council about your grant before you could start. Sam and Becky you should both be so very proud of what you have achieved in such a very short period of time. You both amaze me how you have coped with the rainfall we are having on a daily basis and wind. I am in awe of you ❤. God bless you all and stay safexxxx
I adore the time lapse of the chooks, cats, dog & humans :)
Chimney(s) are looking good. The mortar on the top around the pots will perish over the next 3 to 5 years. To prevent this, use bitumen paint on the mortar. Get someone who knows what to do, to dress a lead apron around the pots and then around the chimney-top edges. Then finally, neatly seal the lead that’s hugging around the bottom of the pots with bitumen. This job should last you a lifetime and save you having to go up to fix the mortar every few years. I learnt this the hard way from my own experience. Great job so far keep going!
Thanks #DGDevelopments!! Thanks Dessie and Francis!
What a great job done! I hope you're both feeling encouraged. Your hard work is so impressive!
When Bec was blowing out the morter dust from the wall - I swear that I could smell that lime dust down here in New Zealand .. Your Irish rain brings to mind the South Island WEST COASt and Southland NZ where it likely would beat Eire for wetness. Cheers & Thanks for the great videowork.
Tararua is plenty green and damp too. It's a beautiful restoration, such a BIG job. You both have big hearts to attempt it. You will have earned the respect and love of the locals.
A magnificent chimney job, the crown of the house and it will look even better when the new roof is done. You are coming along in leaps and bounds and all the animals keep inspecting everything as you progress, so no one is left out of the picture.
It is especially pleasing to see that Toby has so much company now and free run of the place.
Thanks. It will be the biggest milestone once that roof is on. 🤞🍀
Aw Nell is such a sweet and kind mama dog to all the animals. It’s amazing to see how she can connect with all the animals and humans she encounters ❤😊
It is lovely seeing how your sheepdog takes such good care of all the babies and poorly ones, as well as keeping Toby company.
“That’s a mighty stone now!” Brilliant. When you edit it all and watch it back, you must both surely see what great progress you’re making, despite the weather? I particularly liked Nell checking the little ginger kitten in the doorway. Bon courage mes amis!
"That's a milestone now" I think
Omg you guys the little kitten with the broken leg the poor thing! Nell is so good watching over! Dessie and Francis are so sound that chimney looks unreal on the house! So impressed with everything you've done with the place so far
Hi sam as always the weather plays a big part in your renovation works 😢 and at times i see you getting so frustrated.but then sam steps in and keeps you motivated and away you both get stuck in and the work slowly comes along lifting your morale.as always you acheive a good ending to the day .a great partnership .love as always to you both❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks Gary. We knew what you meant 😉 Yes Sam definitely finds it boosts morale if I'm in there with him and vice versa to be fair! 🤣
Loving the new chimney. ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅Great to see Toby dandering about watching the progress 😁😁😁😁The weather is awful but you’ve made good use of the time rendering inside your cottage..............you’ve both a great work ethos and when you’re all tucked up cosy inside with the fire going you’ll look back with an immense sense of accomplishment. When the chicken came into the cottage I thought it was so cute. So enjoying your vlogs 👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁✅
OVER HEAD SPRAYING ORDERED BY THE EU CAUSING 82% More Rain .
Nell is such an angel. Giving comfort to the injured baby. Amazing chimney...fireplace is around the corner....after roof, windows.....you're getting there!! Woohoo!!! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦🫶
Hopefully. Just need to get these walls sorted.
There was a lot of progress made in this video! What a lot of hard work! its looking very good and I'm sure you must all be so fed up of pointing by now, but it'll all be worth it when you look back and say to yourselves 'I did that bit'.
Another thing that struck me was how much happier Toby must be. From living each day alone in a field, he is now allowed to wander around and investigate everything he has a mind to. That has to have enriched his life immeasurably. Thanks for sharing your days with us all - and enriching our lives too! x
Thank you so much for the kind words & support.
I’ve been so excited for this video! I don’t know what that big, heavy rectangle thing is called but I was holding my breath the entire time the men were hoisting it into place! Well done, guys!!
Well done! Nell does great zoomies; and the chooks are quite happy inside humans' house.
It's going to be hard keeping them out of the house when it's all complete and pristine 😀
The filming challenges for rebuild of chimney was truly epic plus the actual build on the willy wonka scaffolding true grit!!!
Ha Willie wonker scaffolding! That's about right.
What a wonderful sturdy chimney! You know you're feeling old when your knees don't want to climb that scaffolding!
Write your names in the mortar. This is a monumental occasion!
Sam, if you wanted no rain you should have bought a house in Colorado! We are really lucky if we get 12 inches of actual rain in a year.
I think we'll call your current roof fix as "utilitarian". It may not be pretty, but as long as it's dry that's all that counts.
Thanks Abigail. Yes utilitarian! I like that..better than botched 🤣
Having to, "do this before we can do that" and dealing with the weather has got to be the toughest part of your daily "to do" list. Getting the final roof up and everything buttoned up with it, is no doubt going to be a giant relief and a major milestone for you folks ! As always, wishing you all the best and full speed ahead.
Yes it can be frustrating. We want to do the other stuff but the stone work keeps holding us back. Thank you.
So good to see the chimney up Love how Nell is looking after people and animals 😊
It's nice to see the homeowner doing the bulk of the work with professional help where needed. It's time consuming but it's coming along nicely! I love to see Nell, the cat & the rooster running in and out of the house just to see what's going on! They're like my dogs who are so nosey! 😄 The work you're doing motivates me to finish the projects I started at home and the purging of clothes, furniture and stuff in the cellar and garage! We moved into my parents home 16 months ago and put our large furniture into storage and we've yet to get our furniture into the house because we haven't cleaned out the other stuff that belonged to my parents, nephew & sister who have all passed away within the last eleven years. God Bless you two and your son as you continue to rehabilitate your farm & home!
The weather has not been your friend for sure! A heroic effort that is amazing to watch. Lesser folks would have given up and used their leftover building materials to build an Ark so Bec could load up the kids and animals, floating off to drier locations. Cudos to your perseverance and vision. ☔🌂🌨
Thanks Clay. The weather really took its toll on Sam this week, as you could probably tell. He's been battling with the rain for a few weeks but this week was just breaking point.
The rain is why Ireland is “the Emerald Isle”…love your channel.amazing really!!
I just wanted to hug you Sam when you were saying that you were wet through. You are an amazing human being, don’t forget that!
Fantastic progress on the cottage by everyone, you all need to sit down with a brew look at what you have achieved so far and give yourselves a big pat on the back.
I wish we could do a diy sos type few days where we all pile in and help with something, big or small.
I think about the adage of it takes a village to raise a child, it’s almost like you could say it takes a village to build a home, all the help you have already had, Adam, Tim, Dave, Dessie so many more names that I’ve forgotten, sorry!
Keep well folks, keep on keeping on and look forward to next weekends video x
I’ve finally done it and joined you on patreon! 😂
Aww thank you so much. Yes we are so grateful for all the extra help and support paid for or free. It's all getting us to that finish line. We have to be careful though as we aren't insured and have you seen our site safety?!🤣
@@theirishhomesteadI get you totally. You’d need adults who are responsible for themselves not looking to blame someone else 🫣
Just a suggestion, It worked for me with a rock wall. Use a plastic bag with the corner cut out. Load the bag with mortar and squeeze out like your cake decorating. Works well if the mortar is not too stiff.
Sam and Bec you both have done such sterling work on your home renovation. Look how far you have come and I was over the moon that you put the fireplace back and the chimney looks spectacular. Dessie and Francis did a beautiful job of the chimney. You are getting far now on the renovation and when you showed what the old chimney looked like against the new what a difference your whole build has taken on not to mention all the pointing inside and out. Hearing the hunters and dogs was beautiful and I am glad they are still doing the tradition. The kitty with its broken leg and Nell looking after it and just letting the kitty know that he/she is not alone. Have a lovely week.
Thanks. We will relax and sit back and breathe a sigh of relief once that roof is on. It feels like a big challenge ahead and the stone work has to be done first. That is really slowing progress down just trying to stabilise those walls.
The girls are having a lovely dust bath. Sam and Bec are INCREDIBLE!! What a team of lovely humans and animals. 🙂💛💛 I wonder if eggs will appear in the fireplace or corners. lol.
My knees were groaning along with yours gents.
This is where I came into the site originally. I had to go back to see the beginning of the journey. Just marvelous to watch the progress and how beautiful the work is and how much you have accomplished. Fun to watch Desssie setting the chimney with a ciggy hanging from his mouth. I love your channel it brings me such peace in turbulent times.
Thank you. That's good to hear and is our aim. I prefer calm videos myself to the loud crazy hectic ones.
Super! A chimney at last! Well done everybody! Lots of love and hugs from sunny Stockport! ❤❤❤❤
Thank you Irene. Thankfully it's sunny here now otherwise I'd be spitting at that 🤣
It's fantastic seeing men doing proper honest men's work, not near finished the video yet but had to say it 👏👏💪💪my dad was a builder for 40 years (retired now)the lingo the lads are using reminds me of how he talks 'heal it up this way'😂❤❤
Oh my goodness, I could barely watch the men getting that ledge up to the chimney top! I had my hands covering my eyes. It looked like the rigging was going to go. I'm pretty sure I heard you ,Bex,breath out 😅.
I think my nerves are just at a level of watching dogs,chickens and donkey. As for Nell you have such a good dog, she's true to breed for sure.
Good episode but man my nerves lol
You and me both!
Im so loving the journey of watching your cottage become your home
This rehabilitation of your farm might be the greatest challenge of your lives. You all seem to be adept at bending like a willow. That will serve you well. Don’t lose your sense of humor. Your new home is going to be amazing.
Thank you. I agree it's the biggest project of our lives. I'm not doing this twice! 🤣
I adore Toby. Thank you for being his guardian.
Love looking forward to your progress... what a huge learning curve for all...
Though I noticed that the chickens are enjoying prob the only bit of dry dirt for their dust bathes... even they enjoy the dry too...!
Blessings to all ❤
So look forward to your weekly update. Thanks again for sharing your journey.
You two (& your helpers) have really accomplished a lot of great work! It's great to see it all coming together and looks like a real home is developing ❤!
Thanks so much!
I have just finished watching all your videos on the homestead and I’m loving it. Thank you for rescuing Toby he is lovely. I love all your animals, but Nell is so wonderful checking on all the animals and all of you, she is amazing. You are doing a fantastic job on the renovation, I’m always so amazed at what people can achieve when they aren’t professionals at the skilled trades. Sam I know what you mean about having to work on your mental health all the time, I suffer from depression anxiety and stress and have had 3 breakdowns over the last 9 years. You have to check in with yourself to spot the early signs and then use the techniques to manage it. I would like to get to a point like you where I’m helping others but I’m not mentally strong enough yet x
There is definitely help out there for depression/anxiety, I've had nervous breakdowns in my life aswell, its usually at the lowest points that the real changes happen, reach out and talk with someone the real wellness is inside you x
@@theirishhomesteadThank you and I do use the help with our local NHS Talking Therapy service, they have really helped and I definitely needed them.
Well done guys you are doing amazing work and well done to Dessie and Francis for their professionalism building that chimney
Huge kudos to you both. You both deserve to achieve your dream cottage
Yous give me great pleasure watching yous at work and thanks for reviving rather than new build. Do you sit back and realise how lucky you are to have each other, to work Longside each other. Long may yous do it and keep up the good work , thanks again
Love that Nell, she is a good dog! Such awful weather you have there, must be a National holiday when the sun shines😅
Another amazing and informative video, thank you! I love your adapt and overcome logic, works wonders! You are both such troopers and you can clearly see the progress. I was holding my breath whilst you were on the roof doing the chimney, but how fab does that look 🤩 Thank you for putting DG Developments out there, that would have been my next question lol. Look forward to next week's video (or maybe midweek if we're lucky 😁) x
Forgot to say how lovely Nell is with the kitten and chickens ❤ Hope the rescue kitty with the broken leg is getting on well x
Also in years. 23-24 the wildfires in Canada & California seem to have created environmental disturbances, especially here in Northern lower Michigan: months of dark gray skies, rain & no SONGBIRDS!! 😵💫🤓. Just a theory for Grama Dorothy😂
❤thank you for sharing your journey. I’m glad you’re progressing the small and big projects regardless of the unrelenting rain. Having the chimney back up looks great. Love, love your animals being involved😊🙏🙂
Bless. I love the way the chickens come in out of the rain as well.
You're doing great, keep going 👏
I’m in the middle of having chimney repairs right now, so interesting to watch this! I’m jealous of your big clay pots at the top! 😂 I’ll be sorry tomorrow that I already watched this but I loved getting this notification this morning! Thank you.❤
Thank you. I wanted fancier ones initially but then when I saw them I just thought they looked wrong on the cottage. I hope these ones fit in well. 🤞
Another great week loads of positive progress despite the rain - thanks for sharing 👍
I always watch the video at least one more time, it’s so I can relax while watching it and absorb it slowing instead of trying to stuff it all in at once 😂
"Lang may your Lummie reek"...an old Scottish saying told to me by a Scot many years ago. It means "Long may your chimney smoke". It will be a fantastic day when you light the first fire. Doing great folks. ❤
@@theirishhomestead You made the right decision - fancy ones would have looked out of place. The ones you chose look just right.
Wow--what a crowning moment to see the chimney pots complete the chimney.You wont forget that,
Astounding diligence and perseverance by all. Special appreciation for the footage of the Tradesmen doing the Chimney work.
Awww you two are amazing, you work so hard, a beautiful home to come❤️love watching you, family and beautiful animals,you deserve the best 🙌
Thank you so much!
The chimney with chimney pots in place is making your beautiful stone home look even more beautiful and welcoming!
Incredible progress well done to you all, love Nell herding and nursing the family animals xxx ❤❤❤❤
That wee house should go another two hundred years with you at the helm now .❤
7 minutes in and I'm too scared to watch! Bec, I don't know what you were feeling at ground level but I was very nervous
Yep it was very dodgy but I'm learning to trust that they all know what they are doing. 🫣
What a job you took on. I give you a lot of credit. In the states, I don't see this kind of work. It's a real ancient craft! Beautiful to watch. Thanks for inviting us in.🎉
Thank you very much!
That chimney is making the old house quite grand…great job.👍🏼
Look at whats been acomplished within just a year
Every time I watch it amazies me just how much it takes to bring the home back to life. What a amazing transformation this is.
I knew Ireland was wet but it’s amazing how much it rains!
Lovely chimney "hard work" great amount of pointing ." Crack on "😊
Thanks 👍
Drat, I missed this when you posted! Probably because it was the day of the Man United game vs Liverpool (which we got slaughtered!). Anyway, it was fabulous to finally see the chimney in place! It's so funny to watch one different animal after another tromping through the cottage - I was waiting for a sheep, a goat, and Toby to stroll through also (lol).
Hey, I know you don't have a lot of idle time, but I just found another channel which has me mesmerized. It's a young Asian girl who built a wooden house, all by herself, in just 90 days. Her channel is Wild Novels. The first video I watched was "90 Days to Build a Wooden House - a Woman's Admirable Physique/ - Starts to Finish". It's 54 minutes, but if you put it on 2x fast speed, you can watch it in less than half an hour. Give it a go if you have time. Take care now!
Another very productive week on the cottage - structure is really taking shape. Can’t wait to see the new roof build - that will be the beginning of the end. Well done to the all the crew, especially Becky with all her pointing skills.
You know, I always feel emotional watching your podcast, I feel like you're expressing the real truth of who we are and our true potential in rebuilding a new, loving world.
I spend most of my time alone by choice however I almost feel like part of your family.
I'm so grateful to you for showing a beautiful example of how things can be in this chaotic world, I choose to follow you and your values of empathy for your world and love of family. God bless you. Thank you 💞🙏💞
Thank you so much. That was such a lovely message.
Sam you are too hard on yourself at times!! You work like a possessed devil and still say that you haven’t done much!!
Well l beg to differ with you! Just stand back and look around you! You and Bec and friends have and are doing an awesome job. Every video shows the viewer new progress. You should pat yourselves on the back! A lesser team would give up with all that rain but not you guys! And that’s admirable! Sending you all the biggest pats on the backs. You are amazing and lm sure that home will be amazing when completed. The memories you will have and can make in there will be magnificent. Well done. Relax Sam.
Thank you so much.♥️
Thanks to you guys from Kilkenny on the west coast for bearing the rainfall so the sunny south east can retain its reputation! And I hope uou Brits in the UK realise what a great job Ireland does in protecting you from the worst the Atlantic throws at you!
Fab video as ever but particularly for the chimney stuff - can now see what the cowboy idiot builder (former friend) avoided when he installed our stove 20 years ago - will be redone when our renovation starts next year - overseen by conservation architects this time! Many thanks 🙏
You're welcome....I think 😉🤣
Love the dust bath ending. Loving the unity of humans, and animals, all working respectfully together, on the small planet we live on... Well done and sending strength, fortitude, love and thoroughly good vibes to you all.
Great work. Coming on nicely Bravo everybody. ❤❤❤❤
" why can't we get a break from the rain? " ... cos you're in Ireland 😂😂😂
Sam and Rebecca the chimney looks good. The two gentlemen who built it did a fantastic job. True craftsmanship. There's still a lot to do and the weather isn't cooperating with your plans, but one thing at a time, everything will get done and you guys got this. Take a look back and see how much you have accomplished. This will keep you motivated to continue on this fabulous journey. Love seeing Nell loving everyone and keeping you safe. Take care and stay safe.
Thank you so much. ♥️
Nice to see the chimney done. I had to laugh a little as it's Winter here in Australia (well today's the last day of Winter) yet you guys have all the rain and we have had hardly any.
I love watching the progress of your little home. 😊
Great work guys… chimney flashing was outstanding, I’m definitely going to use that…
Be careful we all know how much Border Collies like cats