You are an inspiration! We have been married 45 years and I can say you have a gift for thoughtful reflection way beyond your years. It is both the joys and sorrows in life that make us who we are, grow our love and strengthen us! Thanks for all your honesty, and great example of love and perseverance in your dream together. 🎉!
For your power station why not building a small shed next to the house, do not put it on the roof or to wall, you would like to preserve the look of the barn, the shed hold the panel with possibility to add on more and in the shed is all the electronic components, like charge controllers, inverter, batteries and the generator for back up and space for other things and from there you run an AC Power line underground to the house
Well things seem to be going great . I think,as do others,that you guys look soooo much more relaxed. Great to see that your both feeling on a more even keel. I suffered from some depression during covid and can appreciate how difficult it can be to express yourself especially in public. Keep safe and keep up the great work. Great things come from small beginings.
Putting in the work up front is always difficult, but once the basic structures are in place, the extras can come slower. The important thing is to not get burned out, and not to worry about what we think of your content. We're enjoying the ride. Enjoy yourselves, love each other, and enjoy the process. Laura, hope your hand is ok, and hope the road doesn't get flooded out next rain. Dan, I'm 68, and I still get too focused on the job at hand. I think it's just hard-wired into men. Just the other day, I went 8 hours power washing the property without thinking about food or water, until my wife finally yelled at me and took me inside.
It's really good to see you both step back and take your breaks. I know it helps you mentally and physically and I have to say I'm not here to see you slave yourselves to death just to get a video out each week. I worried about you when I didn't see you for a while but last week's video and this one has eased my worry. I'm enjoying seeing you fulfill your dream and enjoy the journey as you go!
Great to see you guys enjoying yourselves. Take everything at your own speed and don’t worry about negative comments . I have great confidence in you both keep up the good work ❤❤❤❤❤
It sounds like the farmer likes you and it's such a great gesture sharing produce. It's good to become part of the community and get to know all the locals. The more Portuguese you learn the easier that will be. 👍❤️
Hey Guys. You've gotta keep going on this road until you reach the end of the property. Those persimmons (diospiros) you're showing should only be eaten when they're super ripe. In Portugal, we say you don't eat persimmons, you drink them. Even though there are those 'gnawing' persimmons, these don't seem to be that kind, hence why your mouth gets so dry (it's a terrible feeling). Keep up the good work! And now, practice Portuguese or you're screwed. 😁😁
Hi Laura and Dan you may want to think of a culvert on the drive rather than a sleeping policeman the culvert tube will go underground from one side to the area that will take the waterif you have a lot of water a 8inch pipe should be fine regards Ray
It's good to see you feeling better about slowing down the process, and realised that the way it was going was taking a toll on you mentally and physically. It was the opposite of what you are moving there for. So long as you take care of yourselves the rest comes with time, it doesn't matter in the big picture how long it takes. Enjoy it, you are doing amazing and I can see the difference. With the culvert the farmer might be able to come up with a way that works, he probably has the same problems, it might be worth seeing what he says. Huge hugs from Cape Town. ❤️
You two should be proud of yourselves. The road is coming on nicely. Liking the solar panels, you have a power station havent you? Best wishes to you both xxx
Hi guys. We really enjoy your. You would be better to store the truck cap flat on a couple of planks. If stored on end it will warp and then be impossible to straighten and won't fit.
Outstanding work on the track, well done! That should help 100% on the stability of the surface structure along with drainage. Be happy “Keep the faith” and continue to look after each other.
Hi Laura and Dan you guys must try and see if you can obtain a metal grid from the local hardware store and put it over the furrow so that the water can flow into the furrow which will make your life easier
Hey.laura and Dan great to see you back and getting a few items sorted. The road should definitely be better for you to get in and out. Sitting by that fire at night must be lovely having a chat and sorting stuff out . Bon Jovi is awesome Laura. Living on a prayer . Good luck both of you stay strong and happy 🍀🍀🍀❤️🫂
You guys look great. I think the change is working in your favor. The place is looking great as well! Keep up the great work and take care of each other. Cheers!
Hey! Wow! You're doing amazing, so glad you're taking a step back and just enjoy each day. Remember I met you on the ferry going to Bilboa, we had a little chat 😊 Remember Rome wasn't built in a day. Perhaps try and catch up once a week with friends you have made in your area. It's a great way of getting advice and relaxing ❤
I love those curtains used for fly screens, I bought one in Italy when I went because you battle to find them here in South Africa anymore. It was expensive.👍❤️
Great work Laura and Dan, it's lovely to see you both hopefully now more settled and enjoying your time back in Portugal, we wish nothing but success and happiness 🤗❤️ Michael and Carol.
You guys come a loooong way.... you have got a lot done, and the farm is looking more and more comfy... Keep up the good work. The fire pit is looking toasty. Where is the BBQ?😅
Whoop whoop🎉🎉🎉🎉, glad I can see you guys again. It's time to sleep for me😂 very early morning tomorrow. It's about 20:50pm now, need to be up at 02:00 am, was just about to go and sleep then I saw you guys posted. So now I'm going to watch it first before I go to sleep. 4 hours sleep is nothing compared to an awesome video from you guys. Have an awesome day and stay safe and be blessed 🎉.
Hey you two. Great to see your new video, you’re both looking great. It’s great to see you’s cracking on again, but don’t overdo it. Keep smiling & stay safe. Take care. Robert & Laura
Laura those olives look great. I am glad you are taking time off for yourself between jobs. My Mom in law used to say 'what you can not finish today there is always tomorrow'. You both are looking much happier and so more relaxed and I am ever so chuffed that you both are taking it a lot easier on yourselves. Well done. Take care and look forward to seeing you both in the next video. Have a lovely evening.
You two are doing great. Its so nice to see you so much more relaxed. Take each job as it comes and don't try to do too much at once. I really enjoyed this video. Well done! 💐❤
Ouch Laura! I even felt that when the topper fell on your fingers. I wonder if you could make an arbor with a pully system to help lift off that topper to make it easier
About that hole in the rock, it looks like it was drilled with a special bit and drill. I used to work for the railroad and we used to drill holes about that size in track to join rail together.
My guess is that noise is the fresh air mechanism or box. In the US they run less than 15.00 bucks and are held in place by three screws and have a two wire plug going to it. Easy fix.
So great to see you two again, looking far more relaxed than you have been for a long time! I’m so glad you’re taking time out for yourselves and are planning what’s best for you. Take care of each other and I’m looking forward to the next catch up…… ❤
Always good to catch up with you two - you work so hard, you deserve to do well. Am I right in thinking that in the UK we call Persimmons, Sharon Fruit?
Great vid guys, road is coming on, hopefully no more bogging down :) Those extra home comforts you have now the barn is livable are starting to make you guys seem a lot more chilled, slowly slowly catch the monkey or whatever that phrase is :) Cheers and good luck. PS how's the VISA side of things looking for you guys?
Hi you two I’m so glad you have taken time for yourselves you both work very hard on the land I love watching your vlogs if I wasn’t so old I’d come over and help you both but my working days are far behind me wish you both all the best in your endeavour
Please put gloves on. You’re gonna need all your pinkies 🥰. I pray that soon🙏!!! things get easy for you and I pray you can resolve all your issues. You sure deserve a BIG break🙏. Best wishes from 🇨🇦👵😉🤗
You can make pudding and cake with those persimmons. You need to run the persimmons through a thin linen cloth to separate seeds. You can buy a little pan and tool to help. Google the recipes. Or I can give you a couple.
Is it allowed to put a few breach holes on the trees side of the culvert every one hundred yards or so, as long as the Driveway is above the parts you put breach holes ofc, and I'm not a land management expert and not sure on the Laws there, but i'm sure the trees would appreciate the extra water. just a thought ofc, and as always another great video ,Thank you both.
Love you guys. Fab job on the drive. You must have been tired after that. What happened to your out side kitchen area you built? Could you use that for drinks ?
