WHY WE'VE STOPPED WORK ON OUR FARMHOUSE RENOVATION | Portugal 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 3 месяца назад

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@josuer6366 3 месяца назад

Have u ever thought about growing shiitake mushrooms 🍄? All u need to do is inoculate the logs with the mycelium and wait for 8 months, the chestnut logs are amazing for it.

@kathleenjohnson3645 3 месяца назад

When I was young woman in my 30s I had to split wood by hand for eight years to keep warm all winter. It was good exercise but watching this machine makes me cry. I sure could have used it. You have such good equipment you’re so lucky you can afford it. After 8 years of wood cutting, splitting, stacking, carrying I bought a house without a fireplace! I Miss it but don’t miss it!😂❤

@danaholt6261 3 месяца назад

You can be proud of yourself Kathleen what an amazing woman you were/are ! Better to look back on your life and see productivity then see nothing " when the going gets tough , the tough get going" !

@minime7375 3 месяца назад

There are manual splitters similar to his, not many people know of their existence😊 It’s easier than splitting by axe, you need to apply less force.

@65adventures63 3 месяца назад

They're not lucky, they've just worked really hard and still do. They also work with sponsorship companies like many other business savvy youtubers, they deserve everything good that they have. 👍🙂

@allenlaakso794 3 месяца назад

❤much love and I enjoy splitting wood but eight years? Oh no 😮

@user-uk8sm4ec3l 3 месяца назад

You always choose relaxing and calming music, its beautiful. Your editing is fantastic, you do not keep the music on when either of you are talking so your voices come over so nice and clear which is very thoughtful. Its great to see you both so happy and good to see Bea looking so healthy. Thank you for your lovely episodes every week.

@SJC49 3 месяца назад

Did anyone doubt Theo knows exactly what needs doing and when?! Looks like a comfortable day for felling a tree!😍🇨🇦

@judischarns4509 3 месяца назад

I loved the song used during the chipping. I live in Appalachia in North Carolina. I also lived out west for awhile and couldn’t wait to get back to the Appalachians. I completely understand that you have priorities that the outside world wouldn’t understand. You have a huge property for 2 people to manage. You’re doing amazing things.

@annievlachos7880 3 месяца назад

Be a ,you look so much better in the sun ,and your smile !!! ...how do you feel ? So happy to see you like that warm hugs ...Annie

@patriciasiefert7140 3 месяца назад

So happy to see the two of you together! Bea you are looking great! Theo you can see the calmness In you with Bea back!

@karccrn 3 месяца назад

I have said it before and I’ll say it again! This land is so happy to have you taking care of it! Your intuition and knowledge are impeccable.

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

Thank you ❤️

@mothermedicinemusic 3 месяца назад

Those slices of chestnut you cut would make beautiful tables for your little cabin

@nancymoon1189 3 месяца назад

Make two stools for your cabin. That is beautiful wood. Both of you are so talented and hard working. It’s a joy to watch your videos ❤

@cd2290 3 месяца назад

Bea and Theo, I love seeing your videos of miracle Mountain. It seems like a beautiful place in all seasons. ❤

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much 🙏

@ruthlarson6334 3 месяца назад

Those beautiful rounds of chestnut would make beautiful side tables.

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

Great idea!

@moredisney4me82 3 месяца назад

@theindieprojects - they would also make nice stools for the cabin that you're building.

@minime7375 3 месяца назад

I was thinking coasters/placemats😊

@clarepickering2223 3 месяца назад

I’m not sure how long I’ve been following your journey but every episode makes me happy. I’m so glad you’re able to lead this life you’ve made for yourselves, and I’m always grateful you continue to share it with us ❤

@escapetothequinta 3 месяца назад

No matter the weather the work gets done!!!!!!!🎉

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

Cheers guys 🙏🙏🙏

@ruthstevens770 3 месяца назад

The chipper and wood splitter are epic!

@AtoZDesign 3 месяца назад

That large trunk at 13:30 would make a lovely side table.

@candacemiller-wh5rm 3 месяца назад

Those two cookies you cut from the fallen chestnut tree would make a nice multi tier table.

@michellegregoire5611 3 месяца назад

One of the last vivid memory I have working with my dad is using the log splitter cutting wood for the winter. Thank you for the great videos.

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

❤️

@libbybotha 3 месяца назад

Theo, im very impressed by the way you work.... its hard, physical work, every day! You sure are an example to generations following you. Well done young man....well done!

@PegAMurphy 3 месяца назад

love the chestnut rounds if you cut each on half you could make two cutting boards or one cutting board and one lap table (for a laptop or maybe breakfast in bed 🤷‍♀️) and two end tables with the other one

@viviennebradshaw5465 3 месяца назад

It's a great watch as you prep the land. Keeper of the land, you own. Wonderful ❤

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

❤️

@createandliveyourbestlife 3 месяца назад

Hello Theo and Bee, love your passion for the land, environment and your properties.❤️ Having watched your journeys for several years, must say I believe your instincts are pretty good so of course congratulations and well done on all the projects we have been privileged to share with you through your Videos👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻. Theo, I admire your tireless energy, skillsets, recycling, repurposing and reusing as much as possible and determination👍🏻👏🏻Bee so wonderful to see your smiles as you care and love for your furbabies and feather babies. THANK YOU BOTH FOR SHARING 🙏🏻👏🏻❤️🙋🏻‍♀️🇦🇺

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

Thank you ☺️

@nancylagoyda5337 3 месяца назад

Very interesting to see how all your tools make your work easier. Also nice to see Bea out with the animals! You know how to manage your property.

@lindabaker2905 3 месяца назад

It is your Happy Place for all of you, beasties too ‼️🇨🇦

@johndelaney5889 3 месяца назад

Those cookies would make very nice bar stool seats, with some rebar for legs.

@0HARE 2 месяца назад

I really like seeing all the progress you two are making. Those machines you have surely make the work easier and more efficient. It’s always a treat to see Sr. Fernando. Best Of Luck!

@susanherrmann2938 3 месяца назад

I love your rooster. He has such beautiful markings. Lovely bird.

@tiaaawhite5903 3 месяца назад

Theo as much as I love watching you saw things up, I just found out I can press on my mouse button to speed up your video, actually made me laugh. We have wild Boar here to in Italy. Haven't come into my yard. Too much land around us for them to explore!

@jacquelinecorreia1049 3 месяца назад

You are such a hard worker, Theo. The perfect property for you.

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

❤️

@sherryhamlin2068 3 месяца назад

I’m EXHAUSTED just by watching ALL the work you did with those trees! My dream would be to someday stay a night ( or two) on Miracle Mountain in the stone building….you NEVER know what life may bring!

@bridgetpainter8194 3 месяца назад

Your wood splitter does an amazing job, so quick! The chickens and goats look so happy! 😊

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

Loving life ❤️

@theadventureawaits 3 месяца назад

I still chuckly when I see the chaps ;p

@petricefrost1874 3 месяца назад

Wow, Theo you have all the gear to dispatch the trees! Makes life so easy Im sure.

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

The right gear makes the job much easier 👍

@skyeseaborn1170 3 месяца назад

Hugs, and thanks from Oshkosh, Wisconsin.❤

@karenbradley8851 3 месяца назад

Understand your opening comment. Being a caretaker of your property is the ability to evaluate and take care of the areas that are more pressing. I only care for 1.5 acres but there is always work to do inside and out. That doesn't include general daily things like clean, cook, laundry. And there is always weather to work around. Looking forward to future videos.

@cerridwenrowan 3 месяца назад

I'm really glad to see the smarter not harder and that you are both looking after yourselves and each other. Too many people take doing things to an extreme as a positive. It's unrealistic and not sustainable. You both work hard but also understand your limits and (mostly...I'm looking at you and your back Theo) working within them. 🫶

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

Thank you ❤️

@ginangan8892 3 месяца назад

Bee is so glad to see you so alive and well,good job Theo,you two are amazing people, God bless

@DawnalynForrest 3 месяца назад

I love that you wear eye protection-you are using your body as a machine and are taking care of it!

@sgrvtl7183 3 месяца назад

Nice projects, good to see you two with your chores. Theo you have some very good forest management projects on the land and fulfilling your desire as a young boy! just so perfect~

@sheilajoseph9953 3 месяца назад

Great forestry Theo. Bee you look after the animals so well. 💚

@mikeblack3657 2 месяца назад

Theo , you are really well equipped with a small scale machine but still well equipped.❤💯👍

@colleenlongardner2692 3 месяца назад

Theo, I so admire your work ethic. My husband always said, it's better to wear out than rust out. Won't be any rust on you.

@belindachappell9875 3 месяца назад

I live my land owning/management dreams through you guys, so thank you for all the wonderful videos. I especially love these videos with jobs about the property and animal updates. So satisfying seeing you tidy up the dead trees, using the chipper and the splitter. Can’t believe how much wood you got out of it!! Also love the music choices. Great video as always ❤

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much ❤️

@ingevansand9180 2 месяца назад

Absolutely for the chopping board! And I also love thin slices of wood as decoration on the wall

@paulineheaney6945 3 месяца назад

Ur a man of many talents Theo... thank you for amazing videos. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 ☘️ 😀

@maeveskelly4686 3 месяца назад

I never thought that watching that wood splitter in action would be so mesmerising 😆

@Anyone4music 3 месяца назад

Pond Sealer BENTONITE, just sprinkle it in the water and it will find and seal the gaps. Bentonite can be applied directly to the soil in the pond bottom or it can be sprinkled on the surface of the water and allowed to settle to the bottom.

@AnneHeyns 3 месяца назад

The chestnut would make beautiful tables and BBQ chairs

@karenolson5556 3 месяца назад

Furniture for your little cabin!!!

@christiancelticwarrior1222 3 месяца назад

Those chesnut disks would make lovely seats ❤ the channel

@getlostwhenwondering393 3 месяца назад

Chestnut wood is beautiful, I’ve never seen any.

@tiaaawhite5903 3 месяца назад

Just as you should! I came from the mountains everything was done by the seasons. Big hugs you guys, keep on trucking!

@jennifersmall1998 3 месяца назад

We have an electric log splitter. Best thing we ever bought.

@johnnyachillesjelinek6765 2 месяца назад

So much beautifull job, do not forget those weels for that decoration ,,

@davidbarber9892 3 месяца назад

I immediately thought stools for those cookies, think they are really nice.

@andrewroland 3 месяца назад

It’s good to leave some piles of sticks for wildlife, and they can look good if they’re neat piles.

@jilllangman9343 3 месяца назад

Theo, what a great video! I loved driving with you to your work site. There are so many different places to discover. The rounds you cut might be ideal for the new cabin. Great to see Furnando on patrol and all the other animals with Bea. It’s so good to see you happy and in your element. ❤

@stewartwilkinsonsnr 3 месяца назад

What an awesome Log Splitter you have Theo, that amount in 30 minutes would have taken hours by hand. Thanks for the updates ❤️💙

@normareed9007 3 месяца назад

That was an old chestnut tree. How beautiful those smaller pieces will smell burning in the fire. Love the idea of furniture from those rounds. Put them in your online store, and they can raise funds for more ❤

@brendahogue5487 3 месяца назад

Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you and Bea and Miracle Mountain and doing clean up from the wind

@RunningGreyWolf 3 месяца назад

The chestnut tree would make beautiful end tables or cutting boards! Theo youre doing an awesome job on the property!

@chezmoi42 3 месяца назад

🎵 "To every thing, there is a season" 🎶 Theo, chestnut is very resistant to rot, so your 'cookies' could also be useful in the garden, as stepping stones, garden bed edging, maybe steps on some of your slopes...even little patio tables? Winemakers around here use it for stakes and fence posts. It is also highly recommended for building and furniture, as it's so durable. Your splitter and chipper are going to make short work of all that wood. It's a delight to see you both enjoying your work. I hope as the seasons pass, you will take some closeups of your wild plants and mushrooms (from above and below) for ID. I'm so curious to know what grows in your area! Surely you have some lovely treats to enjoy (and some to avoid!); they could be a fun thing to learn about. When I first arrived in France, I made my garden, and was constantly pulling out weeds - now I love to eat them! Next weekend I'll lead my annual Wild Salad Walk, and am really looking forward to seeing what this year's location will have to offer.

@educationiskeytoallthings6976 3 месяца назад

the two round pieces remind me of a coffee table my brother gave me when I got my first apt. The little round ones could be like the end tables that went with my coffee table. Quite an easy craft project for you creative two. lol

@johnnyachillesjelinek6765 2 месяца назад

Have good time,and wish good health to Bee

@hebbbby 3 месяца назад

Everyone always thinks there the expert on the internet 🙄 you're doing great Theo and Bee, ignore the nutters who think they know more than you xxx

@user-lw5ib7yn7q 3 месяца назад

Greetings from Brandenburg 🇩🇪🍺🍺👍

@TransformationinProgrss 3 месяца назад

Love your channel, I look forward to seeing you both every week. The chestnut cookies could be nice stool seats or maybe end table tops?

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

Great idea!!

@nancycowan6109 3 месяца назад

I’m going to say that the farmhouse renovation will take awhile. And a bit of planning. So take your time with that project. Your lovely land will always always benefit from care and attention. It’s all about infrastructure. And like I said before, pitch a tent in that old stone structure. People will come. ❤️

@michellebeck7832 3 месяца назад

Theo, I'd love to see you make those two chestnut 'cookies' into little side tables with tripod legs. Think they would look amazing 😊

@shabbysuse7821 3 месяца назад

Thank goodness for all your equipment!

@celiasnyman2885 3 месяца назад

I also cannot wait to see you build things again!

@GoddessStone 3 месяца назад

If you have a lot of the rounds, they make really cute "stepping stones" or when put close together, walk ways

@minime7375 3 месяца назад

I just love how Bee names her chickens and talks about them like they’re people. I thought I was the only weird person who thinks of chicken as pets.

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

All my animals are part of the family, they have names and personalities. Even birthdays are remembered if known!

@user-zw9zz5sm4q 3 месяца назад

Theo you should have put down a tapt to collect all that shavings from the wood chipped it's good for mulch for a garden

@johnnyachillesjelinek6765 2 месяца назад

Those round thinks are amazing ,you can really used them for food put on choping boards or just put candles on and decoreted them as rustic stuff i will have milons ideas to used them gorgeous wood ,

@joffey1212 3 месяца назад

Both looking great , can't wait till you start on the build, good luck

@lindabrooks8242 3 месяца назад

Thank You for sharing this!❤

@miriammuskal5402 3 месяца назад

Hard at work always👍

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

You already know!

@naron2434 3 месяца назад

Cuanto facilitan el trabajo las maquinas !! Me alegro mucho ver a Bee tan bien!! Me encantan vuestros videos!!!!

@pamelarw58 3 месяца назад

Theo you are SO methodical just love your knowledge of the Land & the management plus doing what you love to do! Bee you love growing plants which is therapeutic of course & your goats & chickens are like pets! That tree was very old given the rings? I hope you make something with cedar logs Theo? ❤️🇦🇺🐨🌞

@Rags2Itches 3 месяца назад

Those rounds would make nice stool seats.

@Lotuslaful 3 месяца назад

Well done!❤

@barburich5796 3 месяца назад

Great job chipper works really well

@dreamlifeportugal 3 месяца назад

Love your machinery, makes easy work of everything. Nothing wasted 😀

@claredelamer7940 3 месяца назад

Lovely to see Bea back home on the range.

@pamgrant832 3 месяца назад

I love to use those big wood cookies for plant pot slabs and stepping stones in the garden. So many uses for beautiful wood.

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

Stepping stones is such a lovely idea!

@donaldmackinnon5779 3 месяца назад

Glad you are both feeling better. That’s a serious wood chipper and log splitter. You achieved a lot well done. Looking forward to seeing what’s next.😊😊😊

@OffGridWithTheUdens 3 месяца назад

Great video as always guys! I think the splitter was a sound investment with all the trees on your property...money well spent. Not sure how 'into' cake you are, but I used to make natural looking cake stands for my customers with two cookies like that and a branch in between the two.

@ninemoonplanet 3 месяца назад

Any of those burned long pieces are actually great to use in the ground, the char really slows down any rotting. People deliberately burn the wood they use for outdoor building to do just that. The splitter is great for larger amounts of wood to split. You might want to rent a sawmill first, to see whether it's worth buying, repairs, storage etc. They're not small machines with the rails extending several feet.

@TheGoodlifeoffgrid 3 месяца назад

I’m getting itchy feet to get back and get started on my land next week. All busy lots of work. Great to see you both an update on the building and thinking you have lots of wild camping. You could both do how lovely and it’s great to see you driving around so we get to see it as well. Take care now send love to Bee 😊

@deborahwhite2339 3 месяца назад

Another lovely day on Miracle Mountain. It really is so beautiful!🙂👍👍🇨🇦

@henthrone 3 месяца назад

Seen some beautiful wood slab walkways & patios. You certainly have the wood & space. Beautiful property!

@PJB2002 3 месяца назад

Really enjoyed watching your do your chipping and wood splitting. Great machines! Lovely land!

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@omemeemom4102 3 месяца назад

Great videos! Would love to hear the history of Miracle Mountain. It is so well planned out from water to the forests, to fruit trees, roads. It is amazing

@TheHiawatha 3 месяца назад

I find that wood splitter terrifying!

@theindieprojects 3 месяца назад

It’s scary if you’re not careful!

@ahambrahmasmi-qk9ui 3 месяца назад

Chopping board's would be great Stools would be lovely 😍

@eileenmetzkow8475 3 месяца назад

Love your Videos. 😊💕🙏🏼

@lisamorse4703 3 месяца назад

Yes definitely!!!

@tibetfruit2324 3 месяца назад

Nice video!! You have some really nice equipment that makes you rwork go much faster and easier.

@alisongoh8111 3 месяца назад

The chestnut- if u can cut into thinner slices, even the smaller diameter ones can be cup coasters, placemats or trivets/potholders, the bigger diameter, with live edge treated, can be bedside tabletop or side table top