CAN WE AFFORD THIS? Portugal Mountain Homestead

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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 6 месяцев назад

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@janetkoball44 5 месяцев назад

Theo, don't be hard on yourself about comments. You work harder than you should because you enjoy progress. But enjoy life too. We all miss Bee and wonder how she is feeling. Be careful and we all will follow your channel no matter what country we are from.

@DJ-6972 6 месяцев назад

Been here two and a half years - just nodding in sympathy at trying to get things done in a timely manner here. People just have no idea. You’re doing great Theo, it’s not easy at times, that’s for sure.

@amcab1625 6 месяцев назад

Great job Theo and nice to hear Bea is recovering well. Forest management is so important. One thing to consider, is not to remove all the burnt trees as their root systems are keeping the soil from sliding down the hill. I have experienced this myself and it was not pretty

@debbierelph9715 6 месяцев назад

Even with ALL the work that needs to be done around your property, I don't think I have ever seen anyone happier than you. It's a joy to watch your videos. Say HI to Bee :)

@psingerman4778 6 месяцев назад

Good morning, Professor! I don't know whether you've always been a philosopher, or whether that's Portugal's effect; anyhow, two lessons I learned from you today: 1) Insight adds so much to life; noticing the positive effect of fire on wood - the solid interior of a piece of charred wood. Beautiful! 2) Pointing out the lovely environment available in which to unstick an irritatingly stuck wheel. Thanks! _______________ Unphilosophically: What business is it of mine how fast you get things done? Doing things slowly reduces mistakes. Doing things slowly reduces stress. But doing things slowly brings out the busybodies. Enjoy, Theo!

@chezmoi42 6 месяцев назад

Theo, you are a man of many talents, and so amazingly industrious, even at normal speed. I find your positive, can-do attitude most refreshing. It's a joy to see your progress. Take good care of yourself as you work on your own.

@costasworldofmusicmemories5792 6 месяцев назад

Every day you work at it. Progress is made. We have 1.5 acres of land, far less than what you have. Clearing leaves from our property is always a challenge. We invested in a Stihl backpack model 600 blower and never looked back. It saves your back and arms. Finding ways to make life easier on the mountain saves so much time and work. We are big Stihl users. Seeing recent pictures of Bea looking so great is heartfelt. That sparkle is back in her eyes. Be Well ! Stay Safe! 🙏🙏 from Harriet, Jim and Yuki Richmond, Va.

@svanhildnyberg7171 5 месяцев назад

Remember to let a couple of the dead trees stand for the beetles otherwise they will start to eat the fresh ones. You can cut some of the heights of and let them be 2-3 meters. We had that problem here with pine a couple of years ago. It is also possible to set up traps that lure them in if there is a lot if them. You are doing great renovating the land. There is a “thing” you can attach to a motor-saw that cuts the wood lengthwise, cheaper than a wood-mill. Best wishes to Bea, she made a good decision to have the surgery.

@tinanieborg787 6 месяцев назад

you are doing such a great job Theo.

@justinecormack2464 6 месяцев назад

The virtual assistant is a great idea to deal with those admin tasks and language challenges. Allows you to focus on the things you’re and expert in 👍

@user-zt2sq5ow3d 6 месяцев назад

I love your energy and enthusiasm Theo, love listening to your future hopes on Miracle Mountain.. hope Bea is doing great ❤

@susanalbone5101 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Theo for bringing us along on your journey on Miracle Mountain. Love to Bea. Take care, be safe. 💕 Dorset, UK

@florentinalily 6 месяцев назад

We mill all our own timber; its so useful. We took out 26 large Douglas fir and used it for floorboards; pergola and under our tiled roof (terracotta - we live in the south of france) This last week we have had to take out 6 large acacia which we are making post and rail for a field (acacia doesn't rot) . We are also planking two walnut trees which we will use to make a kitchen next year when it has seasoned. Beetle damage should be fine and always handy for cladding buildings (we have clad the side of a barn). The rest of course is always good for firewood. ps we cut ours in the winter when the sap is down and mill when cut. The planks and posts are then seasoned in a dry barn using strips of batten all the way down the planks in intervals as we stack so that they don't warp. It takes about 12 months but you can test with a meter to check.

@judischarns4509 6 месяцев назад

Do it get the chainsaw mill. You can make useful wood with it. Even those skinny poles are useful for pole barns. The fire damage is like you said earlier it makes the wood harder and insect resistant.

@margaretspignardo5588 6 месяцев назад

Get the mill and build an open sided roofed area in you'll be felling. Even if it's portable, it's nice to work inside in the rain and have a place for new planks to dry. You're amazing!!!

@thizizliz 5 месяцев назад

I have ZERO advice but must say how impressed I am by how hard you've been working and how productive you've been.

@bernicegreen1525 6 месяцев назад

You are doing so well. Always look forward to your posts.

@roseanneberrios7174 6 месяцев назад

Mongoose eat cats and chickens. You need to check on both. Hopefully they are well protected.

@helenmobbs4599 6 месяцев назад

What a good idea to get a virtual assistant. Your time and talents can be better used on all the other jobs on the property. Best wishes to you and Bea 😊🌹

@createandliveyourbestlife 5 месяцев назад

Hi Theo, great to hear about your visions for the next projects, we can hear the excitement in your voice. A wood mill sounds like a great idea, more self-sufficient idea. Take care and Bee hope your mending every day and feeling heaps better 👍🏻❤️🙏🏻🙋🏻‍♀️🇦🇺

@lisaflores8801 6 месяцев назад

I don't know anything about this stuff, but I've watched you since the last property and you are amazing ...stay safe and a speedy recovery for Bea!

@runninggreywolf8313 6 месяцев назад

Shou Shugi ban is the perfect way to preserve wood. I would have reused the burned beam without cutting it.

@soniaclarke1171 6 месяцев назад

So lovely to hear from you Theo, love your enthusiasim in the midst of Beas surgery. You must miss her so much. Hope you're not too lonely there.

@guysmith5582 6 месяцев назад

Aren't you worried your cats will get eaten by the mongoose? Glad Bee is recovering well, wishing you all the best going forward

@loril.mangold8160 6 месяцев назад

That wheel barrow could be refashioned into a planter for your garden with a small seed box, And a gear to drop a couple seeds at a time

@sallybond9351 6 месяцев назад

Keep safe Theo out there on your own 😊

@cherylcoetsee9348 5 месяцев назад

Never ever underestimate a dyslexic person, very clever people just think about things differently, take in information and learn differently and brilliant problem solvers. Took me 6 years to understand and speak a different language but I got there.

@melissathibodeau5816 6 месяцев назад

I'm surprised you don't already have a saw mill Theo. Do it!

@lailalightfeather3234 6 месяцев назад

Watch your chickens! Mongoos are clever little devils…👍❤️🙏🏻

@happydays59 6 месяцев назад

Definitely I think you should get a mill for yourself, there's plenty of lumber there for your use. I don't have one but know a few who own one and they love it with no regrets. Good luck and all the best to you, Bee and all the animals❤✌🏻🇨🇦

@lesleybazant1013 6 месяцев назад

You are doing so well and so glad for Bee she is looking great. You could use those old dog houses in the goat Pen. They would go in them and on top of them.

@airenesmiler6624 6 месяцев назад

I'm glad I looked at the comments, I was going to suggest the same thing, there are a lot of dog houses scattered around the property.

@petewarby7158 5 месяцев назад

I love these videos Theo, the slow pace actually seems refreshing compared to the 100mph lifestyle in the UK. Loving the videos mate, you're a machine!

@Mimms2222 6 месяцев назад

You should definitely treat yourself and mill your own wood, be great to watch👍

@ninemoonplanet 6 месяцев назад

Even a small wood mill would make life much easier, making fence boards etc.

@beckyvanepps605 6 месяцев назад

Nice work! Your poor truck looks so sad and unused. 😢

@DebWh 5 месяцев назад

With the price of lumber it sounds like a great idea to mill your own timber. I hope that works out for you and Bea. ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦

@26beegee 6 месяцев назад

Good to see you and I look forward to seeing Bee soon. Hopefully she will be with you for Christmas!

@angelambca 6 месяцев назад

Simple Living Alaska on RU-vid had pine, beetle kill trees, no burnt trees. They purchased a saw mill and use it to make boards for all their outbuilding construction. They recently moved and poured a slab and built a roof structure over the saw mill. On their old property they just kept it covered with tarps. They made a really nice wood shed on their old property from beetle kill trees.

@getlostwhenwondering393 6 месяцев назад

Please take care of yourself, working and staying busy is important but Bee will need you healthy when she returns.

@barbarakujawa320 6 месяцев назад

You ate a mother’s dream of intelligent, caring, enthusiastic, loving son (which I have) and hard working. Bea and you are all aforementioned. ❤❤❤❤❤👍

@reatreatseclusion9891 6 месяцев назад

Hope bee, is recovering and is getting her strength back and can return home soon. You are amazing Theo great job. Love ya both and animals xxxxxxx

@SJC49 6 месяцев назад

Plant up that wheelbarrow with lots of colourful plants for Bea’s homecoming. I know she is seeing this so it won’t be a surprise but I bet it will still bring a smile to her face!🌼🌺🪻😍🇨🇦

@tibetfruit2324 6 месяцев назад

Good explanation of some of the problems you are having in Portugal with the language barrier. Hope you obtain some good advice from subscribers regarding processing your burned trees you want to use.

@kathleenlynch5763 6 месяцев назад

Your doing fantastic Theo.yes its good to get rid of stuff especially something that brings bad memories.but i know its going to look lovley when its all done.glad to see Bea is doing well.give her my best wishes.cannot wait to see her lovley smile again🐹🐹

@MadgazelleFilms 6 месяцев назад

Everything’s coming together for you guys (FINALLY! 🙌) - super proud of both you and Bee for persevering through the trials! ♥️♥️ Take care of yourself, Theo… I’m trying not to fret about you doing all that hard labor all by yourself but I also respect a man with a plan, so carry on! 🙏🙏🙏

@Charlie_.. 5 месяцев назад

A chainsaw mill is always a good investment when you have the time to use it! Also the smaller trees can be cut by yourself because you won‘t find a professional saw mill to cut those!

@celiasnyman2885 6 месяцев назад

You're really making it a great time of healing and rebuilding on so many levels. ❤

@viviennenoble4035 6 месяцев назад

My son had the the same problem as you, but here in Australia. They live on a property that is 120 acres and had beautiful pine and eucalypt forests on it. My son bought a transportable mill so he could cut his own timber. A few years ago there were fires everywhere, and all of his beautiful forest was burnt. Luckily not the house and milling machine. Like your pines, the inside was perfect, but he was told not to try cutting the wood with the mill as the charcoal on the outside of the trunks would wreck the saw blades. The trees are useless unless you wanted to take the bark off by hand.

@lisahutchens8062 6 месяцев назад

I can't wait to come stay at your stone barn when you get it ready for guests. I want to help do some of the work around Miracle Mountain too.

@terisalund3367 6 месяцев назад

As soon as I saw that old wheel barrow I said I hope you don’t toss that as it can be reused as long as it’s structurally sound. Just takes a bit of imagination & maybe a bit of work. Saves money and you get something cool👍🏼

@debbyetheridge6368 6 месяцев назад

A mill could mean a lot of beautiful things ❤

@MarilynR-xu3nq 6 месяцев назад

You can build out door furniture with the beetle damage wood.

@petemoring67 5 месяцев назад

Your editing and production skills for these Vlogs are really something to behold, considering the amount of Solid WORK You get done in a day ..... Can't believe Your Channel is stuck at 352k when you see what some other half-hearted channels get ... C'mon folks ... Get these numbers UP!! .... Share - Share - and Share Alike 🤠

@anneliesjoss 6 месяцев назад

Theo, the way you maneuver that trailer pulled with your tractor, is just amazing to me 😃

@DeirdreHickey-nx8nt 5 месяцев назад

Theo, don’t throw away those metal panels if they are still good. You could use them on some other project. Always good to keep around. Love to Bee, it’s great to see her looking so well. I hope she is able to come back to you soon, but her recovery is of course a top priority. Stay safe. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Pikaxsu 6 месяцев назад

Your milling plan sounds really smart

@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854 6 месяцев назад

The gardener in me was thinking of the huge amount of precious leaf mould your land could provide, Bee could use it on her veggie garden. Jealous? You bet I am!!🤗

@irislozinsky3960 5 месяцев назад

Saw that short little clip of a picture of Bea and oMG she looked fantasticly beautiful and happy . The new hairdo ,glasses makeup-- wow

@cindyboard7816 6 месяцев назад

Here in the US, "Beetle Kill" Pine is very expensive. The milled lumber that has been ravaged by the beetles is GORGEOUS!!! My father-in-law has his own portable saw mill and really enjoys utilizing timber that would otherwise go to waste. Best wishes to you both!! Stay safe!!!

@brendahogue5487 6 месяцев назад

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time. May the lord bless and protect you and Bea and the animals and working on the homestead. Miracle mountain is going to be gorgeous when you are done

@Cuernavacachica02 6 месяцев назад

Things are like that in Mexico as well and, honestly, things don’t move in the States as they used to!! I think the assistant is a great idea! In the meantime, crack on!!

@oscarscholten2059 6 месяцев назад

beetle, funghi, spalting, if treated right can all still make beautiful furniture!

@joanneemerick5785 6 месяцев назад

Decorators pay a lot of money for old beat up tin. It looks great on an indoor ceiling:)

@rrhopewell 5 месяцев назад

I admire your love for Miracle Mountain. You and Bee do such an amazing job at taking care of things.

@brucejordan3339 6 месяцев назад

Your face said it all sitting on the tractor. (I'm king of the mountain ) Give Bea Our love.

@suehall3298 6 месяцев назад

Glad you had a few videos up your sleeve 😂😂👍 Hope you are on the mend loverly to see Bee the other day 🌹🌹 Look after yourself 🍦☕🍰👍🎅🎄⛄ Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

@carolinecaiger6717 6 месяцев назад

We have a mill. Unfortunately it is outside my kitchen window:( Very noisy. Placing one on the mountain top sounds like a great idea! Beetle killed pine is considered a specialty wood - very colourful :)

@sovereigns1grace 6 месяцев назад

Beetle Kill: It depends on what kind of beetle killed your trees. Most bore through the bark and disrupt the cambium layer just under the bark. This is the layer that moves water/nutrients up the tree. The beetles don't go into the core of the tree. Therefore, the wood itself is fine to use. There are other pests that bore all through the tree. Find out which you have. Regarding milling: If you find a "portable mill" or use a milling attachment for a chainsaw you could mill from the road in the forest. Otherwise, most mills require a very good truly flat surface for set up since you want to make perfectly square & flat cuts. In that case, you would have to level out a piece of ground for the mill to rest upon.

@joannejohnson1180 5 месяцев назад

Theo, What a great idea! A virtual assistant that speaks both English and Portuguese. Clever boy!

@andreesimoneau6167 5 месяцев назад

Theo I’m from Canada and we have lots of burned trees and trees damaged with beetles the wood is still good. As a side note the beetle damaged wood has a special tinge to it which some people really like it for building things

@janeingram7331 5 месяцев назад

Theo, take a look at Kris Harboour's videos. He build his own mill saw and makes all his wood for the building he has on his property in Wales. He also designed a way of grabbing the trees after felling and dragging them to where he needs them. Best to you. You are a hard worker. Jane, Philadelphia

@susannoonan1 5 месяцев назад

Virtual assistant, how brilliant is that!!!!!😊 That makes so much sense. It takes a genius to think of something as simple as that. ❤❤❤ That goes with work smarter not harder.

@jonathanblum2994 5 месяцев назад

If you are planning to replant the forrest or anywhere else on the property, I suggest you set up a nursery on the front end - WAY cheaper and the plants will be acclimatized to your property, so they are more likely to survive a transplant

@patriciabrawner3717 6 месяцев назад

Definitely mill your trees, and admire you for all your hard work, hopefully you can get rid of eucalyptus I understand it’s not native to Portugal perhaps replant with oak etc, take care of yourself, you will get it done. Have a blessed week

@harrisonandrew 5 месяцев назад

Theo, that was some seriously impressive reversing when hooking up the trailer to the tractor. Bang on first time. It would have takin me about 10 attempts. Respect.

@rolandtb3 5 месяцев назад

Things take time. Opportunity to rethink, think through and save. Small to medium dead wood, cut, wood chip. Bigger and longer stumps can be used for firewood, fence supports, landscaping, beaver stream flow reduction, culvert wallsupport. Assist in building berms, ditches, swales, other water flow devices. Bridges, general fencing, wood for terracing zoning or contouring. Similar to stones or rocks. Start by thinning out the smaller ones first. Create room and replant with indigenous species. Avoid soil erosion,

@heleenquartel1145 6 месяцев назад

Hi Theo, how nice you could clear up that place. I saw how you installed the wheels. This is what I learned and maybe you already know it and did it also: The wheels of a trailer are secured to the drums or hub flange with wheel bolts. These wheel bolts must always be tightened crosswise and with a prescribed force. If the wheel bolts are not tightened crosswise, there is a chance that the rim will not be secured straight to the hub or drum, which can result in vibrations while driving. Tightening the wheel bolts crosswise means that the wheel nuts are tightened in order of the opposite wheel bolt. When tightening, the next adjacent wheel bolt is not tightened in the order, but the opposite one. This goes without saying with a four-hole rim, which is secured with four bolts.

@sshaw4429 5 месяцев назад

Charred wood like that makes great fire logs. Shou sugi ban is the name for charred wood. It’s amazing.

@chriss-nf1bd 6 месяцев назад

Beetle kill wood is sought after in the US. It is used as wall cover and trim... The blue stains is what makes it liked...

@chezmoi42 6 месяцев назад

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. It could be attractive as walls on a shed. Not sure if the beetles in Europe carry the same fungus that colors the wood, but even so it can be used. I was just checking, and they say it's fine if used within five years, while it's still sound.

@emmyholmes780 5 месяцев назад

RU-vidrs Eric and Arielle from Simply Living Alaska have their own kill and do a lot of their own milling of downed and dead trees. They have used beetle kill in the past, I am sure, for things, but I'm not sure if there used it for milling. They maybe a good resource for you, Theo, and could maybe contact them. "Health is wealth, and worth every penny!" 😍😍 Love that! Take care now!

@cherylstraub5970 6 месяцев назад

A post that isn't squared up is stronger than one that you have squared. Building with the logs in the shape they are in as long as the Beatle damage isn't too bad would be strong and work and have a more organic feel to it.

@dcrowsfeet 6 месяцев назад

Theo, milling your own wood is a really good idea. I think it’s worth the money because you have a huge forest of charred and dead trees to get rid of. A logging winch is also a requirement for you to do the work yourself that needs to be done. I think that it is essential to be able to do everything that you can, by yourself. Crack on!

@orangecoloredglasses6941 6 месяцев назад

I made furniture out of beetle-killed pine at a mill back in the 1980’s in Colorado USA and it was structurally sound and you would get amazingly beautiful blue colors in the wood grain. I suspect most of that timber will be very useful

@MarilynR-xu3nq 6 месяцев назад

The sawmill is a great idea.

@neutonrenda2303 5 месяцев назад

As an example, if you had milled that burned beam from the wood shed, you would've been able to save some decent planks.

@teresajames5993 6 месяцев назад

Yes yes yes!! Beetle killed pine is usually a beautiful blue wood ! It looks gorgeous and is usually fine for building. You won’t know if the woods good until you mill it but I’ll see if I can find any pictures of it and send it to you !!

@teresajames5993 6 месяцев назад

In fact just google beetle killed pine floors. They are everywhere and just a beautiful colour.

@carolbulmer8253 6 месяцев назад

You are doing a great job, Theo. I like your idea of felling and milling your trees. My love to you and Bee❤️❤️

@patriciasiefert7140 6 месяцев назад

You’re doing a great job filming by yourself! Just be careful!

@answatkins4677 5 месяцев назад

You must build a place to park your implements under for cover, out of the rain and snow.

@tamaranorrish8173 6 месяцев назад

I always giggle when you say “the floor” instead of “the ground”. I guess it makes sense like “forest floor” but it’s just kinda cute haha Amazing work! So much to do but you’re making incredible progress!! Much ❤ to you two!!

@denisebeard62 5 месяцев назад

You might try running your mower along the roads and letting it blow leaves just by running the blades

@bluesnakewoman 6 месяцев назад

With your back issues you do not want to use a “portable sawmill”. You’d be better off seeing if a local mill would slab cut for you. You could also check out a gas, home sawmill mounted on rails. You’ll be building on your property for years and they hold resale value.

@pkmagic 6 месяцев назад

I totally understand your situation. Ive lived offgrid in Mexico for 9 years. I still struggle go get things done. Also, we had fire problems last spring. The firefighters here used the biggest backpack blower to quickly create fire lines!

@WildBoreWoodWind 6 месяцев назад

Theo, will you replant your forest? Theo, check out a lucas mill, you can take them, just about anywhere, you build the mill around the tree, you don't need to drag a tree anywhere, you just carry out the boards to your trailer - Theo, it would fit in the back of your small truck, it's really portable.