Building a Concrete Pond from a Mountain spring!

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Theo and Bee gave up their busy city lifestyles in 2014 to explore alternative living, and have lived in vans and boats since then without looking back! Along with their cat Ginjey Bear they have been driving around the world in their self converted Sprinter van. However, when the global pandemic hit they began converting their abandoned stone barn in Central Portugal to turn into a wonderful tiny stone cottage. Along the way, they have rescued a playful cat called Furrnando and have a wonderful flock of Chickens!

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@theindieprojects 9 месяцев назад

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@judithparsons1920 8 месяцев назад

Soooooooothrilled for y‘all! Happy Birthday Theo! You take a break and chill for your birthday!

@willaputney3947 9 месяцев назад

MIRACLE MOUNTAIN IS PERFORMING A MIRACLE ON BOTH OF YOU , FILLING YOU WITH PURPOSE AND DETERMINATION TO RETURNING IT TO ITS FORMER GLORY. SO GLAD YOU PURCHASED THE MOUNTAIN

@andrepeixoto23 8 месяцев назад

Congrats! You are transforming a place in a right way. Portugal needs this kind of change

@lindabrooks8242 9 месяцев назад

The revival of Miracle Mountain, is quite obviously, in the best of hands. ❤

@lovenotes5299 9 месяцев назад

So happy to see Bea with her swagger stride when she walks and the smile on her face,shows the effect of Miracle mountain on her well being! Theo is thriving in this environment! God Bless!

@margenek 9 месяцев назад

Each time I watch one of your videos I can’t believe how beautiful your property is. Thanks for sharing.

@pamelarw58 8 месяцев назад

I am totally impressed with you both!! ❤Never ending projects which keep you busy & satisfied!! The water system was incredible due to previous owners, Theo can only improve on it!! 💙

@SwimCoach8 9 месяцев назад

Large properties have large problems but even larger rewards when the problems are worked out. You're both doing such a wonderful job! Thanks so much for all your time bringing us along.

@lomalinke5042 8 месяцев назад

I’m happy that they are so happy, but I do miss the stone barn tiny. It was such a unique project and to follow the renovation was such a thrill.

@judyherman1249 9 месяцев назад

You two are one of the hardest working couples I know. The job may be monumental, but you're getting it done. Miracle Mountain will be absolutely stunning when all is said and done. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

@portugalitis 9 месяцев назад

it was fun helping you guys !!!! will be back again soon to get that gravel moved !!!!!!! xxx

@theindieprojects 9 месяцев назад

Legends! Thank you ☺️

@debbiegarza1287 9 месяцев назад

I Love the British attitude to ‘just crack on’! That’s why you were a great world power!

@monalingan9523 9 месяцев назад

I’m so impressed Theo with the work you’re doing on Miracle Mountain.

@thizizliz 9 месяцев назад

You two never cease to amaze me!! Such hard workers, so creative and in love with the land. Yay for good stewards.

@neutonrenda2303 9 месяцев назад

Great seeing Portugal it is helping, they are such a great couple, love watching them as well. Great seeing like minded people coming together. 👍

@jeanetteshawredden5643 9 месяцев назад

As an American, I LOVE ❤️ listening to your accents. It is so soothing. Thank you for taking us on your journey. Yes the infracture is amazing!

@mld8 9 месяцев назад

Theo so impressed with how you're picking this up and reverse engineering the project. Great work!

@theindieprojects 9 месяцев назад

Thank you ❤️

@mowilson5588 9 месяцев назад

You’re “construction site supervisors” 😽 look like a serious lot and I think they’ll keep you on the straight & narrow! 😂 Nice to see you had some help…..they seem super cool and kind. I see they also brought their own foreman as well! 🐾🐶

@wesleystephens401 9 месяцев назад

There is nothing better then a video from the every amazing bee and theo. Such beautiful people inside and out.

@kathrynmcaravy5966 9 месяцев назад

You have done a great job of explaining how the water is supposed to move through the land. So impressed by the planning and work you are doing.

@karccrn 9 месяцев назад

I cannot imagine anyone else that would take on this complex system and restore it and understand it the way you do, Theo. You and Bea are absolutely amazing!!

@sandrawylie4683 9 месяцев назад

Hello from America. I look forward to your videos every week. I love to hear Bea's laugh. It makes my heart happy.

@joanneriley3899 8 месяцев назад

How about lining it with a heavy duty pond liner? It’s going to be amazing

@kindasorta3825 9 месяцев назад

Absolutely brilliant! It's astonishing the amount of progress you two have made and as you age it will continue to be a paradise. This is a perfect example of how to be a caretaker of this planet. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

@dominiquelafaille389 9 месяцев назад

Hi there! Even though I watched every videos, I don’t remember learning how old is the property and when was its hayday. It is riveting to follow you in this positive journey. Love you guys! ❤️🇨🇦

@0HARE 7 месяцев назад

Amazing work y’all are doing there, Theo! It’s going to be so sweet when you’re done. Best Of Luxck

@celegleeson1767 9 месяцев назад

So interesting. You guys are real troupers.

@surviving8316 9 месяцев назад

Part of the reason i love you & Bee is because of the depth of detail you put into researching and repairing things back to their original glory. Your mental & physical stamina is absolutely awesome. Well done both of you ❤

@dawnfitzgerald2951 9 месяцев назад

I was just watching the video of Bee lime washing the barn. What a job. Have you ever done a video of the completed barn with the kitchen finished? I can’t find it. I love following your progress on miracle mountain. You are both lovely to hang out with as you explain what you are doing. You two are the miracles as you clean up your property. Love you to bits.❤️💋🇨🇦

@TheNewbys 9 месяцев назад

Really clear video Theo, lots to look forward to. 👍 Also, love the thumb.

@theindieprojects 9 месяцев назад

Cheers guys 🙏

@aimswanson1 8 месяцев назад

Its fun watching you two I I enjoy your content very much. Can't wait to see how water system works this autumn.

@gardeningfishingjimw9364 9 месяцев назад

It's great you have found another water source Theo and what you are planning makes total sense and digging out the concrete pool with the excavator will give you a lot of 'sand' for making mortar & concrete. Just save it in an area where you can get the trailer or side by side to and you will be right. :)

@linda4th 9 месяцев назад

I wonder what else you will discover as you complete these projects? Absolutely love Miracle Mountain. Take care all

@createandliveyourbestlife 9 месяцев назад

Hi Bea & Theo, great to see you have assistance, and that Gingie & Fernando have Guffy to become friends with hopefully soon 🤞🏻🥰Huge project wishing you great success with the pond and the system. Thanks for sharing your great adventure. 👍🏻👏🏻🥰🙋🏻‍♀️🇦🇺🙏🏻

@debbiegarza1287 9 месяцев назад

So nice to meet your friends!! I watch their RU-vid channel also. It’s like we’re all one big happy family!!🥰

@susanalbone5101 9 месяцев назад

Really exciting finding all these springs on your homestead. A lot of work ahead but the right man is in the right place. Good of your friends to help out too. Take care, be safe. 💕 Dorset, UK

@donaldmackinnon5779 9 месяцев назад

It’s great you all help each other out. Great work guys love you all ❤

@janetkoball44 9 месяцев назад

It is a Mammoth task. But you both can see the prize at the end of this project. It was so nice to see your friends helping too. Both of you look very excited to press on. See you both later.

@miriammuskal5402 8 месяцев назад

Best of luck to you on your project ❤

@F-J. 9 месяцев назад

That's not just a miracle mountain. That's a miracle paradise. ❤

@firstmate015 9 месяцев назад

You two are rock stars in my book. Theo, you explained everything very well. Spot on as the Brits say. I'm so glad you have the excavator to help out but you are the brains behind it all and we are delighted you bring this adventure to life through your channel. Good work Bee on all that digging.

@jerrielindsey5939 9 месяцев назад

That spring is clearly important for wildlife. You should think before making it inaccessible to them.

@maeveskelly4686 9 месяцев назад

Your mention of termites brought an old Ogden Nash poem to mind so I’m sharing it for a laugh. A primal termite knocked on wood And tasted it and found it good And that is why your Auntie May Fell through the parlour floor today Happy excavating to you both 👏👋🍀

@laurieshacknove887 9 месяцев назад

I love your videos ! You two are total rock stars ! Thank you for just being you ! ❤❤❤

@user-ig8zq3ne7u 9 месяцев назад

Oooh, good stuff! You two made an excellent choice when buying this property. In spite of the disasters, so much is working out, surviving & thriving, thanks to your hard work!

@Reet64 9 месяцев назад

I had to do a double take when I saw Guffy walking by! Nice to see folks making connections.

@suehall3298 9 месяцев назад

Theo your explanation of the concrete bowl & the rest of the project was impressive 🤗👍 well done you 🤗👍 the sliding down the board to the digger reminded me of a skateboard park slide 😂😂😂 Great team work with your friends well done every one 👍👍👍👍 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

@JEMCochran49 9 месяцев назад

Your property obviously has a long history of work done on it. Just the ponds and roads bespeak of thousands of hours of physical labor.

@maryhart637 9 месяцев назад

So exciting!! Theo, you are such an incredible engineer to be able to not only search out the problems but to now figure out how to resolve the problems❤❤❤

@rrhopewell 9 месяцев назад

It is absolutely amazing learning the land with you two. It’s absolutely beautiful

@Carol-sr8my 9 месяцев назад

How great are those friends, working on such a hard project right alongside. 🤗

@Susan.I 9 месяцев назад

Good luck and God’s blessings on all your work Bea and Theo!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼❤️

@eileenmetzkow8475 9 месяцев назад

Great Video!!! 😁💕🙏🏼

@lanaosterfield9989 8 месяцев назад

I too am amazed at the infrastrurcture on your property, sadly badly damaged by the fire and rain events but the previous owners must have spent a huge amount of money setting up the place .

@missglenellen 9 месяцев назад

This is an extraordinary property, and you two are adding more glorious extras, so nature and animals can keep and thrive on this huge habitat.

@Diego_Leon 9 месяцев назад

Theo, you are doing a good job, this farm is very large and has many things to do, although thank God the house is already done, everything else remains to be done, fix the water because it is the most important thing, it will be interesting when you both start to fix the other stone house. all the best, Diego

@theindieprojects 9 месяцев назад

Thank you bro 🙏

@wadeprior5203 9 месяцев назад

Good morning you guys hope you guys have a great day keep up the good work to see how do the animals have a great day and God bless you

@sharonpettman1274 9 месяцев назад

You are doing an amazing job, great work, great team ❤🇬🇧

@bluesnakewoman 9 месяцев назад

You never cease to amaze me with your commitment to the land and it’s healthy water system. You’re 100% correct that 24:09 everything is dependent on repairing the damage caused by the fire and subsequent floods.

@charlotteglascock1132 9 месяцев назад

Good to see your helpers; I follow their journey.

@wtbm123 9 месяцев назад

Cool

@ancimargarita2763 9 месяцев назад

love your music. love your keen sense of humour. love your work and your eternal disposition. love your respect and love for all animals big and small. love your videos with all their content, never ever a dull moment with you two!!! Keep it up, you are definitely my favorite channel.

@larahanssen1 9 месяцев назад

Hi and good Sunday morning. I absolutely love your videos and I can’t wait to see your faces and see what you are up to next. I’ve grown so found of you both. Love Bees garden videos. Would love to see more baking videos from Bee. What u make of all that fruit. I’m cheering you on 🙌🙌Love from Elin from northern Norway.

@janetsandham7058 8 месяцев назад

Well done peoplr U work so hard Every vidio is so interesting Good luck witj ut new venture

@sassycats2572 9 месяцев назад

Avon makes a product called Skin So Soft that has some effect on mosquitoes, ants & other biting things. It is not designed for that purpose but it works and is safe. I live in a very hot humid climate, and moving to dry mountains and it works both places. I work in my yard all the time and no mosquito or ant bites, also bees & wasp are all around but never bother me. I really like it because it has no harmful chemicals. It is a tad oily and has a sweetish fragrance that I guess bugs don’t like but no chemicals. Maybe you can find it and give it a try. You guys are so awesome and watching Miracle Mountain come back to life and fill you guys with joy and enthusiasm is wonderful. Many Blessings always

@pathogan4854 9 месяцев назад

Its an epic task but it will be epic when its finished !! best of luck !!!!

@carolbulmer8253 9 месяцев назад

Good morning, Bee and Theo. This is quite a project that you have undertaken. It will be very good to have the pond system on Magic Mountain improved.❤️❤️

@6109river 9 месяцев назад

Water flow 7 days, 24 hours a day for free, you can’t ask for more and another new project, you‘ll never get bored on miracle mountain

@billyinwaves 9 месяцев назад

Fascinating stuff. It's like the bowl was made using the existing contours of the land and the banks were simply rendered over by hand, with no reinforcing. So the heat of the fire, and then the weight of the silt, have easily broken this thin render lining. I guess the simpler restoration solution after digging out is to re-render the whole lot. To make it stronger, you'd have to add a mesh, within two layers. You're gonna need some help here.

@suzannelafontaine4089 9 месяцев назад

So happy to see you guys full of energy! Yours videos always bring me happiness and hope❤ also i like the new introduction of your videos, it's short and sweet. Bravo!!😊

@sikmom1 9 месяцев назад

love those leopard croc Bee. Got a quick glimpse as you showed the sand.

@LiLBitsDK 8 месяцев назад

massive project, got a little worried with you all going at it with the shovels, glad the digger got brought in :D but that silt is neat for french drains etc. because it drains very well and doesn't compact as you noted as well

@tripletgirl2484 9 месяцев назад

Well done. It always amazes me the projects you take on.

@brendahogue5487 9 месяцев назад

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. May the lord bless and protect you and Bea and the animals

@sgrvtl7183 9 месяцев назад

Your diagrams of the ponds and water flow were very helpful. It is a huge project, but one step at a time. Your integrity is impeccable! 💚

@janinehuntly4259 9 месяцев назад

💚 You guys blow my mind with your projects. Love your videos, love the work you put into the property. Pure Magic!! Love from Australia 🐨🦘

@lisantica842 9 месяцев назад

I'm so fascinated with your property! I love every episode. I'm looking forward to the day when the lake near your house is filled, even if it is a ways away. Lovely friends you have to help you with what looked like hard work.

@F-J. 9 месяцев назад

I lo e watching ' Portugal it is ' I'm excited to see them start their build.

@omemeemom4102 9 месяцев назад

Fascinating to watch your discoveries and progress, did not want this one to end or maybe it’s to see the final results. You are both amazing and hardworking.

@lydiamitchell6814 9 месяцев назад

We had springs on my grandfather’s property in the Ozarks. As a child I would stop at one of the springs on a walk and dig with my hands to make a small pool, then when it cleared up, bend over and drink clear cold water. We had other springs on the property. One poured into a big concrete square tub, that is where as kids we would play during the hot summer months. Such wonderful memories! Springs on a property are a luxury and are so important if you can have them! Your property is so beautiful!!! 😍💖

@joannesands2073 9 месяцев назад

Theo the silt would make a lovely beach around the pond lol😂

@rnggall9640 9 месяцев назад

WOW!!!! You really do live on a miracle mountain

@barburich5796 9 месяцев назад

Great job everyone can’t wait to see more

@bohoxplorer840 9 месяцев назад

Well done ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@hvanderp578 9 месяцев назад

If the original owners who had this all build could see how you are reviving the infrastructure they would be grateful to you…

@gerardinehealyminard6984 9 месяцев назад

So good to see another one of your projects get off the ground guys. Looking forward to seeing its progress!

@gloriaa5060 9 месяцев назад

THUMBS up to this video!!!! I believe every where you all go, the property gets better and better. With all that water coming off the mountain you could put in a hydro turbine electric energy-efficient generator. 👍👍👍👍👍🎆🎆🎆🎆

@ginaandino6561 9 месяцев назад

Wow, you two impress me. What an awesome job your doing. Can not wait till it is finished see your excellent. work..

@samchapman7513 9 месяцев назад

There’s always so much to do 😮 and equally exciting 🧡 Love everything you guys do, keep well xx

@joanstorer6370 9 месяцев назад

Hi Theo & Bea. My you do take on some tough jobs but I am sure you will make it beautiful as always. Do not forget to play as well & don't overdo it. Just keep thinking you will soon have your own little lake to swim in.Cheers.Joan.

@colleenrodamer9497 9 месяцев назад

Can’t wait to see it all come together ❤

@marshamercer876 9 месяцев назад

Great video guys.

@rt3box6tx74 9 месяцев назад

I'm so happy that you see the engineering marvel that property you bought was/is. As you walked up the ditch showing us where the water pipe was buried last year, I was envisioning the design work, labor and money put into that property. With little cover on parts of the watershed now those silt ponds are likely to fill in more than normal until cover on the higher ground is re-established. You might want to build ramps for easy access so you can clean the ponds out every few yrs while your highly erodable land recovers. The silt ponds were designed to preserve the lake depth. I've been wondering if you've had any professional advice on how to get cover plants established to slow continual erosion. I'd be interested in an episode on that issue. Best Wishes! 🩵

@anewlifeinportugal 9 месяцев назад

Best way to start my weekend 😁 hope your both well

@theindieprojects 9 месяцев назад

Thank you dude, hope you’re all good 😊

@BeverleyAnn-rh2lv 9 месяцев назад

A LABOUR OF LO❤E

@TheGoodlifeoffgrid 6 месяцев назад

I love it when you both take us for walks round your land 😊 I Noticed when I was in Portugal how many ants were about so many I’ve got bits and pieces never seen so many. I like Gee and Andreas are nice people sorry, using spellcheck are not very good making great progress. Keep it up 😊

@mimiroberts2160 6 месяцев назад

On the other video you ask for ideas about how to slow down the mudslide. In CA we have the same problem when rains people worry for the damage on the properties However, on roads, the cities have netted the wall with big nails. I hope this will helpful. 8:28