Is our OFF GRID dream OVER?
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2023
- Our dream here in Northern Portugal is to be totally off-grid and in todays episode, we take a step back from our ultimate dream, to take a big step forward. We connect our primary water source, to the mains water system so that although our off-grid sources are starting to run dry, we won't have to move off the farm this autumn while we wait for the rain to replenish them.
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A day that began with difficulty but ended in triumph !!! How amazing you both are. It is So sweet to watch the two little buddies grow.
Water is such an amazing blessing, and sometimes we don’t even notice… I loved the water coming of the pipe.
Ouch! Poor John. First, a shoulder injury and now a nasty bruise. I'm glad there are no broken bones, though. Yall's boys going along together is absolutely adorable! How sweet when Crusoe sat down to scoot with Sawyer on the slope, and then Sawyer got up and started to try and walk it again. They are growing up so fast. Having videos of them growing up is priceless. Great job, guys, on the water! Great video, too, btw. I am looking forward to the next video. Love Melissa in the mountains of Virginia, USA. 🙏❤🇺🇲☕️🐓🌳🍇☀️💧🚰🇵🇹
Your neighbors are really the kindest people. And the municipal water system is also an example of using community resources. Self-sufficiency is great, but community is also vital, as is being flexible. And you and your neighbors are just demonstrating all of that again and again.
You are an amazing couple. So kind and nice. Respectful to everyone. So honest and thankful to all and everything. Even when things go wrong. Your 2 sweet boys picked the best parents😃 Wish you all the best. Love from Norway❤️🇳🇴
This was such a lovely comment to read friend, thank you so much for your lovely words ❤️❤️❤️
I love how Joel is part of the family. He can just move in and is big brother. Such a lovely young man. Thank you Joel for everything you and your family do. Armando and Andrea bless you all.
Sawyer is walking so well and picks himself up with no complaints and goes on his way. It is wonderful to see your children and you living so much in nature so freely. You and Portugal are giving the boys the best childhood.
I loved how Crusoe decided that if he could not walk Sawyer down the path, he would scootch with him. What a wonderful big brother.
No man left behind. :D
You blow my mind with how you have created and work your land. In our modern times, so many just don’t have the practical skills to be self sufficient. You two just nail it! From providing your own water, food and fuel you have life skills that are centuries old but with a modern twist. You have such talent and knowledge of so many aspects of living off grid, I reckon in years to come you could run self sufficiency courses Tara with food preservation, cooking, vegetable and plant growing and John with everything else he does so well. You are just awesome.😊
Thank you for this lovely comment friend, it was such a beautiful one to read. We appreciate you 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Yes, you could do workshops
"You blow my mind" you must be from my generation. ❤😄
We have town water and large tanks. We have smaller tanks on every shed even the chicken house has a small tank on it. Water is so precious. We have a grey water system too. Our fruit trees and veggie beds are heavily mulched to make the water go as far as possible. Australian Summers can be very hot and dry too.Good luck
That is really clever Katrina, thanks for sharing 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
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Boys are so cute and precious.
Same for us here in QLD
Tara instead of having that heavy contraption on your back for Sawyer, stick him a blanket on your back like they do in my home country, South Africa. Far lighter and more comfy, lol. Just had a thought, they probably do that in Zim as well, chances are you were carried around like that too.
My favorite when Crusoe says “ wow look at that” warms my heart❤
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Wow! That’s some bruise John! Congratulations on the red tape being over and your home being all yours. I loved the segment with the boys at the end. How full your hearts must be. 👏♥️♥️♥️🇦🇺
Our hearts are very full Jill, we are so thankful and grateful 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
😊 ARNICA under tongue 👅, dissolve "Hyland's" 30x number 1 for healing 😢Bruising, even the oil n cream to rub on top, truly cuts the long healing process in half. N eases the pain, swelling, muscle Soreness.
Crusoe is as patient with Sawyer as John is with Crusoe! The boys obviously have fantastic parents as models.
Its so cute watching Crusoe helping Sawyer, who's started walking so fast. Great that you were able to get the water sorted in time, no joke running out.👍❤
Crusoe and Sawyer walking alongside it’s priceless! ❤❤
Of all the blogs you guys deserve 10 stars ⭐️. Not only are you renovating and making your beautiful home but also raising 2 boys at the same time plus all the obstacles in your path. Behind the scenes is all the washing and cooking etc etc etc and yet with all that is required you both always remain positive with smiles and great energy. I am in total ore how you do it. Never give up on your dream ❤ and thank you for sharing all your good and bad experiences. Love you all and keep your good energy flowing. Hugs and lots of love. Xx 😘
Ah amazing Alexis, thank you so much for this lovely comment. We are so grateful for all your support friend, it means so much to us. 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
I am so glad that your family got connected to mains water so that you will not have to worry about the water supply like last year. The boys are growing up so fast and you can see they are becoming best buds. Stay safe.
Thanks friend, it is such a huge relief knowing that we have it all in place and installed 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
With everything that’s happening in the world at the moment my heart was really down this morning, then I watched your video and it helped a lot - you are amazing and Joel is such a wonderful young man, I have to remember (and this is where your video helped), that despite everything there is kindness in this world but we never get to hear about it because it doesn’t make the news. Thank you Newbys and Joel you are all such a tonic. ❤️❤️🇨🇦
Thanks so much for watching friend 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Happy to see that you have water, something we can’t live without. The boys are just so precious, Crusoe just follows dad everywhere and Sawyer will soon follow. You are great parents, keep up the good work ❤
Old laundry basins make amazing outdoor vegetable washing stations! It would be especially nice with that attached washboard to set them on. Just have it drain to a tree or garden.
So lovely to see the boys working with there father,such a sweet thing cruso takes in everything he does…..precious moments ❤❤
We love these kinds of moments friend, they are so special. Thanks so much for watching 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Amazing job everyone! 👏🏻 Take care of yourself John, you are needed, what skills you have! It’s wonderful to see how kind the neighbors are! My father was a Joao, (also could do everything) my parents were born on Madeira island, I was born in California where they migrated to and met here! Portugal is a beautiful land, I’m enjoying your series very much! Beautiful family! ❤
I absolutely love watching the boys walking off together. They are so loving. I'm sorry about your accident John. Feel better soon. Love to all.♥️♥️
Thank you Mary, their relationship is so special! Love seeing them grow up together ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for introducing us to your cork trees! Amazing!
We love sharing all these fun facts with you Ken, will make sure to share as much as we can with you 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Despite John you being a reluctant plumber, you've come a long way and now understand how it all works.... impressive. 🛠️🚿
Thanks so much Maria, this was such a lovely compliment 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
This has been one of my favorite episodes! Such fun watching Sawyer increase his world and becoming so confident. I'm sure the boys will have squabbles as most siblings do, but they will also be buddies. There will be so much fun for them on the farm as they grow and develop, and I am enjoying being witness to it all.
We are so happy to hear that Cassandra! Thanks so much for watching 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Daddy’s little helpers! 😃 It’s so much fun watching the boys playing together!
YaY, there’s water on the homestead -and that is one doozy of a bruise John!😳warms my heart to see the boys so close and how sweet Crusoe is with Sawyer. Such a good big brother♥️and a huge thankyou to Joel for his unwavering loyalty to your family🙌🏼
Yay for water friend! We are so thankful and grateful to have one less concern on the farm. Joao and his family are absolutely amazing! We definitely wouldn't be here if it wasn't for them 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
What a good kid Joel is. Water is so very important and we take it for granted until the well is dry.
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That bruise reminds me of when I slipped and fell on mud back in January. Thought I’d badly sprained my ankle until the bruise became quite horrendous! Turned out I’d broken my ankle in two places, had to have metal pins in to put it right and it’s still a little sore 9 months later! So please take care, these things happen in the blink of an eye and how awful it would be for you all if one of you was out of action for a good few weeks.
But on a happier note - those boys, it actually brought a tear to my eye watching them together, Crusoe being so patient and kind to Sayer. What an adorable pair they are, in fact what a wonderful family. It’s a privilege to be allowed to follow your journey with all the trials and tribulations along the way. Thank you and may the rain gods keep your tanks overflowing! 🌧🌧🌧
Oh ouch friend, that doesn't sound fun at all! So sorry to hear about your fall. We love having you as part of our journey. Thanks so much for watching 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Love to see the relationship evolution between the two brothers! So, so cute! The way they look at eachother, they hold hands, Crusoe gently waiting for Sawyer tho go down the path, then decide to join him "walking in his behind".... They for sure will be the best friends and best accomplicesin the whole world! Again, congrats on the way you are raising them!
It is so special to see Nicas, they absolutely love each other! Thanks so much for watching 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Amazing job problem solving! So much fun watching when you have “help” with your boys. With so much happening I’m sure this was not in the plan for today. But, as always, thank you for sharing your life with us. Crusoe and Sawyer coming down the steps was just the sweetest thing to see! John, old ortho trick I learned for bruising… drink pineapple juice. The enzymes help heal the bruise
Thanks friend, we love being able to share these moments with you 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
I’m in sympathy with you falling down stairs John - it happened twice to me in the last couple of years - that bruise is a whopper!
Fantastic collaboration of Joau and John connecting the water- The 2 Js strike again 🌞😄🌟💫
Oh wow ouch Angela, hopefully your bruises weren't too bad! The 2 J's strike again, love that! 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
You guys are amazing. If it wasn't for John's knowledge and talent, you would have spent a tremendous amount of money. There is always something to thank God for. You're both doing a great job raising your boys and making your dream come true 😊.
Thank you Lupita, I am so proud of John! We love being able to share these adventures with you friend 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Crusoe is so so cute and adorable giving daddy a helping hand. Fabulous Crusoe!!!
I love watching Crusoe and Sawyer they bring smiles and joy. Sawyer was so interested in watching daddy do the plumping and Crusoe was helping daddy. Again pure joy I felt watching them. Sorry John you fell nasty bruise but at least nothing was broken. Wonderful you have water at the house. Take care.
John may not like plumbing, but he certainly is getting good at it. And it looks like Joao is learning about plumbing too. It's so nice that he can teach you guys farming skills and you can teach him other skills. What a great relationship you guys have formed.
I agree with you Joan, he is absolutely amazing at anything he tackles. Thanks so much for watching friend 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Your children are precious. What a bruise!! You and John are exceptional human beings
Thanks Pat, you are too sweet friend 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
I just love watching little Crusoe taking things seriously and making as much physical effort as he can helping in every task mom or dad is in He is so cute. He’s going to be a great young man with lots of early gained skills one especially being a supportive team member and sometimes just walking off taking the lead to do whatever he wants to do. He’s going to be a wonderful free spirit. God bless.🙏❤️
He is just the sweetest friend, we are so proud of him. Thanks so much for watching 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
@@TheNewbys children are always means of happiness and joy. God bless.🙏❤️🧿 blue bead is to protect them from any negative energy.
This is how it is supposed to be done. Show them the way now and they won't forget. When they get older they will have these skills and if they choose, make this world a better place,because of the love and wisdom you gave.
How fun when you said that John hate plumming, Sawyer nodded heavely. You are my faworit homestead youtuber.
Haha we didn't even see that Maria 😂 thank you for pointing that out! 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Joel and friends, thank you for being Newby Angel's.
I am so happy you won't have to leave and that you got the water sorted out.
The boys are so adorable. Teething is never fun, and everyone loses sleep. I hope Sawyer's teething is less painful for you all. ❤
Hi guys. That shot of Sawyer and Crusoe walking down to the vegy garden is so sweet, especially when Crusoe waits for his little brother ❤
Ohh una aparatosa caída. 😮 me alegro que no haya sido más 😅😅. Esos pequeños caminando juntos derrite el ❤. Qué importante es el agua 💧. Hiciste un gran trabajo John y Joao❤
Thank you Anna, we are so relieved to have the water situation sorted out now! 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Is there anything you can't do John?! I'm in awe of your many talents. Love the way Crusoe follows you around. You're his hero. He's learning all the time ftom you as is Jowell, I'm sure. Also think he's now discovering the joy of having a baby brother. What adventures they'll have. And Tara, you're understanding of all that plumbing is a damn sight better than mine could ever be. Sorry about the fall John. Sure you weren't celebrating after all your plumbing 😉. Keep living the dream folks. 🧡
John is absolutely amazing Noreen! I am so thankful I have him in my life as he brings all of my ideas to life, so proud of him. Thanks so much for watching and for this lovely comment 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Awww, the boys going together down the path...cutest thing ever! Good grief that bruise is huge! :( So happy that you got the water taken care of...must be a huge weight off your shoulders!
Good morning from BC Canada. I love watching your boys help out with joy. You both are great parents, and you really see and hear the love you all have for one another. John, you have a brilliant mind to get things done.
Omg that’s a huge bruise,glad everyone is ok! It happens to all of us ,I’ve had my falls😂
The boys are just so
adorable ,Crusoe is so good w Saywer ,so lovely watching both together!!
John did a fabulous job despite not liking to do plumbing,yeah!!
Not to forget Joao s help Offcourse 😊❤
It is a big bruise indeed Dina 😂 Thanks so much for watching friend, I am so proud of John and what he was able to do with this whole situation. He is amazing and of course with Joao's help too 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Great job guys, oh poor John, its no fun when you go A over T on stairs. What a bruise.. love the shots of the 2 boys wandering off together. It brings back memories of my 2 boys when they were little.
Never nice friend haha part of life I guess haha Thanks so much for watching 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
I hope you don't feel too bad about going off off grid . Needs must at the end of the day, and you've got peace of mind now you won't run out of water. You have a young family to think of , and you can always go back off grid in the future .I love watching your videos and progress, much love from a chilly England 😊❤❤
Thanks for your support friend, it means the world 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
You are both amazing, humble and kind people. I love how grateful you are for everything even when you've had no sleep. Amazing how you fixed the water supply issue with the help of your lovely neighbors. I wish only great things for you. Your boys are lucky to have such wonderful parents as you. Kudos!
Thank you for your lovely compliment about us friend, that is so kind of you to say 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Hi Newbys, i don't know how you managed to make watching a water system being installed interesting but you did! Good job John! That's a great bruise John, certainly one to show off! 😆 Have a good weekend my friends ! X
Hi Claire haha we are so glad you enjoyed watching it friend! Happy Sunday and we will see you again on Wednesday 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Good job, John! You hate plumbing but you did it successufully. It's good to have such a helper as João. How wonderful is to watch Sawyer and Crusoe so involved and attentive in dad's work, and how they play together! 🥰♥️
He did an amazing job Magu, with Joao's help of course! So grateful to have such incredible support here 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Guys, you are 2 hero parents. We also have kids, but I can’t do repairs around the house or putting something in place with our little kids near me. Gardening with them? Yes. My mom sends her love as well. She was all oh! Ah! watching your kids walking around on the steps. You are doing it great!
What a sore looking bruise, the perils of no-sleep nights..but well done you, John, for building sturdy stairs to help break your fall. You are creating such a lovely home, your neighbours must love seeing this too. Have a great week!
It is currently 0 degree celsius in Colorado! Brrrr! 🌨 It's coming!
I think one of my best experiences all week is seeing Sawyer's expression when he looks up at you or John. It's part delight, part anticipation and part satisfaction with life. (I missed the teething thing). Caruso is becoming such a fabulous little man following behind his dad.
Sorry about your water issues. That doesn't sound like fun at all! It's comforting to be on municipal water if it's necessary. Congratulations on solving another challenge!
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Oh wow that is really cold Abigail, please stay warm! We also love seeing all his facial expressions and to see how he expresses himself, he is just too cute. Thanks so much for watching friend 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
It’s always good to have water from the main as a back up when the wells go dry. You both make a wonderful team. ❤❤❤
Oooh ouch!! Poor John. That must have been a very bad fall. Good to see you guys have sorted the water problem for the time being. Those two boys walking together just pulls at the heart strings. They are going to be best buddies for life.
Good to have water all the time. John's plumbing saved the day and extra expenses. The kids are growing and enjoying the place and their time together.
We are so relieved Richard, always nice knowing that we have a plan B. Thanks so much for watching 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Well done John glad you have your better water system, good that your neighbour could help.Good Job everyone.👍😊
Thanks Maureen 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Oh no! John , I got a bruise just like that this summer, as wide as my hand, at the top on my thigh; unfortunately when I slipped on unrinsed recently bleached steps, my hand went under me and I almost broke 2 fingers as well! But, my bruise didn’t hurt for more than a couple of days, so keep your chins up!😅😂
Also, I can’t tell you how magnificently sweet it is to hear Crusoe “ helping you carry the pipe”, while watching Sawyer in training to be third man in charge!
How wonderful that you have such loving warm and supportive neighbors!
You deserve them!
Keep up the good work- you’re all always in my prayers!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ouch, you can tell that was a hard fall John. Congratulations on your new water system set up. Your lawn is still looking amazing. When all the flowers are mature it is going to look even more stunning.
Thanks Lori 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Hi Newbys another enjoyable video tonight. Happy to see your water issues have been solved. It's lovely to see you all working together with the help of Joao.
Can't get over how fast Crusoe and Sawyer are growing. It's good to see them getting along and a bond growing between the 2 of them. I think Crusoe will be an amazing and patient big brother helping Sawyer out and teaching and supporting him where he can.
Cheers until next time.
Hello Sandra, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed this episode. A huge relief knowing that we have water and won't run out! Thanks so much for watching, we will see you again on Wednesday 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Love to see Joelle working side by side…..an amazing young man. 👍🇨🇦💕
I love watching Sawyer trying to keep up with his big brother ❤
Plumbing is such a tedious job at best. It is one my husband also deplores so John should be as proud of himself as we all are of him. That is a huge job well done!
The boys are so cute as they forge their friendship together one adventure at a time. 👶🏼👶🏼
This was again, a wonderful time spent with all of you on that BEAUTIFUL farm🥰🤗👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏
Thanks friend, I am so proud of John and what he is able to achieve (even when he doesn't really enjoy doing it) Thanks so much for watching 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Lovely watching you today and glad that you have connection to mains water. What a whopper of a bruise, take care everyone ❤
Wow, your man can do so many builds and engineering. Your boys will grow up watching him and become just like him! They are so precious!
The last scene of two brothers stole the show. Sawyer is balancing so well. No wonder those who inherited this farm did not want it. There are so many problems which only you have the strength to solve. It was nice to see Joao again. His family has been tremendous help to you. You are lucky to have them as your neighbours. Hope your new house will be built soon. How many injuries can John withstand???
Sawyer is doing so well Mint Leaf, we are so proud of him. John is so tough friend haha Thanks so much for watching, see you on Wednesday 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
WOW What an episode, alot of work was done today! So Happy for you guys that everything went well with the switching of the water! The Boys are just too ADORABLE!!!😲🥰🤩 Hugz&Blessings🦋🌻🌼🌺
A lot of exciting things are happening on the farm Kelly! Thanks so much for watching and we all sending you lots of love and hugs 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Que lindo o bebe esta andando, os irmãos brincando juntos são uma graças e vcs estão de parabéns esta tudo ficando lindo e que bom resolveram o problema da agua ,uma abraço aqui do brasil ❤
Their relationship is so beautiful Naia. Thanks so much for watching friend 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
This is a real life episode, for sure! Crueso is a great big brother! Opportunities just keep popping up! You guys have done a great job, once again!
I’m amazed how Crusoe take interest on everything John is doing and building. Love how you both teach your children. Great job John and Tara 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🙏🇨🇦
He loves helping his dad Angie! Thanks so much for watching 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Good morning fellow CANADIAN 🇨🇦🇨🇦☕☕👍🦜🥀🌹🥀🌹🌿❤️🦓🦓🛐🛐🀄🏝️🎁🙏
I'm always blown away by your innovative ways of doing things needed for the farm. From water hookups to electricity, John can figure out anything that needs to be done and Tara brings him coffee and snacks too when needed. You make a great team and will carry on till it's all completed and hopefully without bruises and broken bones. Good Job and thanks to Joel for pitching in to help and he's fortunate to learn some new skills to add to his already known skills around the farm. He will be a good husband to a lucky & good wife someday. See you Weds.
Thanks so much friend, John is absolutely amazing. I am so proud of him! Thanks so much for watching, see you on Wednesday 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
YAY house water won't be a problem now.. even though it's a painful adjustment to being off off-grid. The boys look SO adorable together. Crusoe has the most incredible patiemce with Sawyer. Makes my heart happy. OH GOODNESS John!!! What a massive hematoma! Put some Arnica cream on it. It's all natural and will help with the pain, as well as make the bruise fade.
We are so relieved Tammara! Thanks for the advice about putting Arnica cream on my bruise, will see what we have. 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
@@TheNewbys Yes, like Tammara says, Arnica Montana is great for bruising and pain. Many athletes use this product in order to heal quickly from their injuries.
Referring to a previous episode. when you were talking about cork trees. I was in Portugal with my daughter 3 years ago and we visited a cork farm. They harvest the bark only every 9 years, mark the tree and leave them be for 9 years, then come back. It is the ultimate renewable resource! Joale (sp?) is so wonderful! I hope is is very successful in his life.
Dear Tara and John you going through the normal of all parents with two young, active smart and healthy boys! You wouldn’t want it any other way. You are very very lucky. Keep going amazing parents… the smile of those sweet boys make it worthwhile…
Thank you Maria, you are quite right. We wouldn't want to have it any other way ❤️❤️❤️
You guys are amazing, John is so smart. The boys are so precious , what a wonderful neighbors you have . Crack on Newbys ❤😊
Thank you Janet. We have a dream team here friend, John and Joao just know how to get things done. Plus with the help of Andreia and Armando ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹
Owie! Smashing job getting your water situation sorted. Kudos to you. Love the last scene of the boys walking/riding away, So cute that they Crusoe seems to watch over his little brother.
Little Sawyer is paying such attention to his dad’s hands.
What a beautiful life.
Ouch John that bruise looks very sore. It really does make sense to use on grid water so you have the security and reassurance, especially having little ones and being able to remain on the property, whilst you take time to figure out solutions. You will get there, but at least you have off grid watering around the property. Great plumbing job John x
Ouch..that bruise looks nasty! Those two boys are sooo sweet! They will have a wonderful relationship that will be a lifetime! I love your homestead! Kinda sad the little house will be torn down!
This was one of your best videos. Love you all joining in and be with dad through the whole changing the irrigation. You are such a loving family to watch. Thankyou for this one 😊❤❤❤
Ah thank you Annetta, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Love the photos of the two boys walking together...so great that they'll be side by side growing up together! I hope you'll take this in the proper way and I mean it in a funny way but I'm so glad John wears a belt when he works on plumbing as most professional plumbers don't!! 😮!! We're watching your boys grow up and even now Joel...he's learning so much from John too!! Hope you all have a great and safe week!!
The two boys walking side by side is just too precious .!!! A suggestion for the large vessel would be to borrow it a short distance down in the ground near your pool and have something containing a small amount of water near your larger pool to wash your feet off before entering pool!
We don’t have the luxury of a well or borehole. Our fantastic architect knew we wanted to harvest rainwater so designed a brilliant solution that is built into the fabric of our house and completely invisible (initially) we may add tanks further down the line and transfer water using some intelligent logic, but that is a future project. Love the abilities that John has. Oh if I was younger!
That sounds great friend! Thanks so much for watching 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Both of mine will be off to school this year. As hard as it was at that age I am thankful I savored it and stayed in the moment as much as I could. They are beautiful children who seem so dang happy.
Awww, Crusoe is such a wonderful brother.The way he was teaching is brother is so smart and cute at the same time.
John is so brave and just keeps on going! To the most incredible family I know! The two sweet boys and the bicycle, that really touched my grandmother heart! Love you all and again thank you for taking the time to share and God Bless!💕💕
He is amazing Grace! Thank you for your lovely comment and words, you are too sweet 🚰🙏🏼😄👏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Crusoe and Sawyer are the luckiest two boys to have such amazing, loving caring parents.
Ah Maria, thank you so so much for this lovely comment and compliment ❤️❤️❤️
Oh my! Watching you have any morning peace remind us of our boys all 4 are 16 months apart and we were constantly in bedlam. But they grew up. My eldest now in his mid 50's.
Remember if you’re using municipal water that any chemicals used absorbs into your skin. If you’re using this for shower and baths, get a filtration system.
Having grown up in Zim. I thought you would have installed a huge rain water tank in your garden. Just like in Zim. As you know water in Zim is very precious. Keep your peckers up ❤ your videos!
You are both such good problem solvers! I wish more people were aware, as you have become. of the importance of a reliable water source. Love watching your barefoot boys watch and absorb all the skills being used on the farm. They are so good at amusing themselves. It's a good skill that many children, today, don't have.
You’re a hardworking couple. What an amazing journey. Your home is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with us.
Congrats on the citi water hook up and stability at the form at this time of the year.
Oh! John, that bruise is massive! I hope the rest of you is ok.
It's so nice to see Sawyer and Crusoe interacting.
I’m so relieved that you have off off grid water as a backup! And Crusoe showing Sawyer how to scoot down the hill on his bum so Sawyer promptly pops up and walks 😂
Great to see the barefoot boys forming a little team together and you are lucky to have such a smiley pair.
I suspect both will also develop your practical skills as they grow up, not least because of what they are witnessing now.
John is so smart about figuring out solutions to water problems, dunno how. Especially with the boys helping shower him off in the meantime. Much thanks to Joao for help. I feel so bad that John got such a nasty hip bruise.
When you get the "grey water" sorted out, I suggest you use it to water the lawns & flower beds.
That is a nasty bruise! I never tire of seeing Crusoe and sawyer walking ( riding) down the path. Best friends forever.
Wow 😮what a quick moving on...adorable little Sawyer is so active walking faster...and the two brothers around together 😉🤗 a bit of a challenge for you both...kkk...they are actively flowing around everywhere ...loving Sawyer smile🥰
Sawyer is one tough little guy. I love watching the two boys walking together - priceless ❤️