NEW SOLUTIONS TO MESSY PROBLEMS ON OUR OFF-GRID HOMESTEAD
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
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Drew you are so right about teaching kids responsibilities and work ethic. I think that's one thing wrong with lazy, entitled people today. It all begins at home. Brittany you do an awesome job of editing and music selections. Love you both. PS, I love the way you love and care for the kitties.
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I agree spoiling kids does them no FAVOR❤
Put the straw bed in the new cat house
@@bohoxplorer840 we thought that might do the trick too, but alas, they refuse 😆
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Dang really… maybe sleep in their with em for an afternoon nap IDK😂💛😂💛
The way you treat your cats reflects the type of people you are…you two are great people !
Enjoyed Drew's fond memories of getting his first mower on wheels. Sounds like Drew's dad was very wise because here is Drew with acres of land to tend. Your water system is very smart. This warming planet is bringing us more precipitation than ever. Your cat house looks like the perfect answer to wet days. I'm sure they'll eventually warm up to the idea!
Hard work is a huge factor! People would look at you two and say oh you’re so lucky…but it was/is the work your willing to put into it that places you where you are today. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a job done where you put in the effort…and being able to enjoy it in the days, months…even years later!
To get heat lower, just add another duct from your window to the floor…then your heat will come in lower and your footsies will be toasty too!
I don't understand how this channel doesn't have more subscribers! Your lives and projects are sooo interesting and different than the overly saturated cabin builds and vanlife channels!
Well said!
ALWAYS HIT THUMBS UP AND LEAVE A SHORT NOTE, they will grow
Please like and subscribe! 4 little words that make things grow.
They don’t use catchy drama filled tag lines, they don’t show Brittany in sexy pix or Drew in the shower....they are wholesome....IMO . I agree they should have 500,000 subs for sure❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The cats will probably eventually like the cat house. If you want to give them further encouragement, make an exit door as well as the front door. It's instinctive and protective to have a means of escape should a predator (even though Portugal doesn't have predators; stray dog) show up at the front door.
Drew, I'm loving your narration :) Keep on keeping on, Mr. and Mrs. Adventure.
The shot of the three cats together in the crate was absolutely adorable!
Drew can my amazing 17 yr old son come work for you for free this summer!!! 🤗 So funny you bring up the hard work. He just got his first job and I told him I wanted it to be in the service industry so he could understand the hard work people put into things for others. He is now a runner at a restaurant. Picks and cleans up the dishes, take orders and fills them on line etc. We went out the other night for dinner and I complained it was slow service and he said "Mom someone may be slammed in the back or they may be short handed". He understood and respected those who work at the restaurant we visited and it worked 😊 Hard works is more than just hard work. PS I LOVE the smell of freshly cut grass too
Drew understands quite well the "we get to not we got to" concept! When someone lives their life in that manner, their gratitude overflows soo naturally!
I loved Brittany’s description of the eucalyptus regrowth and the name for Sir Nelson - Land Hero!
Brittany and Drew do a great job of documenting their hard work and their thoughtful approach to life.
These words 🥹🥰😘
Your so right about giving jobs to children to learn about responsibility .your land is getting so pretty with hard work and staying power you learnt so much from your childhood .
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It’s crazy to think how y’all bought this gem of a homestead without even knowing about the wonderful terraces. Your hard work and determination is definitely paying off and I am so happy for you two and your well lived cats. Peace be with you.
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@@Mrandmrsadventure We always seem to pray when things are hard. I pray when things are moving along smoothly, with purpose and beauty. Success in all that you do. Blessings.
I’m so glad your kitties adapted to living there, and decided to stay. I think in no time they will be utilizing that fabulous cat 🏠 😊
The three kitties hanging out in the box is adorable! 🥰🧡🥰🧡🥰
👋🇨🇦 I turn 65 soon, I am as much in love my wooded fairy-like property today, as I was when we first cleared and built our home. Yes, hard annual work, but oh so grateful! With my husband passing 14 years ago, many ask why I hold on to it. But the continued physical work, the property is paying me back for the many years we invested into it. I have reason to go out and keep healthy. I sense you are living this understanding. ❤️
Today's episode was much needed pure joy. The two of you mean so very much to countless people, and this "Mama Adventure" is so very proud of you for countless reasons. Oh how I love that you gave me this nickname! You have helped me get through a very challenging weekend. Thank you so much for that. My prayers, love, and gentle hugs continue for you both,,,,,from Donna in Florida.....
You two can do anything together. You're stronger and have such beautiful souls, idk that you guys realize what you bring to us each week.❤ you guys
Thank you so much for these beautiful words 🫶🥹❤️
Your homestead looks incredible!!! ❤ The kitties are loving their new life & shelters! 😺😺😺 Happy Festive Season … where are your decorations? Love from Aussie Fan!! 💜💙🎄🐨
I love that you say “you get to this.” That is an attitude of gratitude and appreciation. Love that. ❤️
Drew, your stimmer (never heard that word) works well. The big leaf weed is an obnoxious one. Can grow to five feet tall. When I had acreage in CA, I'd get after them every Jan when they were an inch tall. Here is some info about it: Common mallow (Malva neglecta), also known as cheese mallow, cheese weed, and dwarf mallow, is a winter annual broadleaf weed, though it can also act as a biennial if environmental conditions that favor growth persist. It is generally found in low-maintenance turfgrass lawns, nursery crops, and landscapes.
I agree with you that kids need to be part of their family/home by participating in the chores and upkeep to keep their home functioning and being part of the family unit, and being allowed to participate in decision making regarding the family/home/activities. It gives kids a sense of ownership.
One thing I react to, even at my advanced age, is if someone suggests , “oh, you are sooo lucky”!
Nope, the two of us have worked sooo hard for so many years! And, we loved every minute of the effort. Just put your nose down and get at it! I feel it’s just critical to get that right! Great job, you two! You’ve got that right! Regards, Ginger
Wish I could like this video a million more times, just for the lesson you're teaching people about hard work and giving kids the opportunity to learn responsibility!! Wish more youtubers would talk about that!
Seeing those 3 kitties sleeping together is just too cute 💕
Yum chocolate croissants! I would weigh 600 lbs with all those great European baked goods! LOL. I think the cats like to determine where they hang out!
That 'Ride on lawnmower ' was Good Seed Sown.
Hard work again is ' In the sweat of thy Face thou shalt earn thy daily bread ' !
It's all in the Good book, if only millions would educate themselves life would be such a fantastic place.
Good going young man, it's the Right PATH you're on.
Stay Blessed.
Try cutting the base of that funnel on an angle with the barrier part facing the airflow.
That way, the seeds will feed out at the front and the airflow will go around the funnel and catch the seeds falling out.
Huge changes, loads of work done. The drainage system is looking great, will be good to see it in action. The cats can be very timid with new areas, but given time they may decide to use it, you can never be sure with cats. They are looking great though, happy and at home.👍❤
Drew, you are so right about teaching children from an early age to work for their money. The same applies to teenagers to start working to either pay in full or help pay for part of their college or university tuitions. Unfortunately that concept is still VERY FOREIGN in Portugal 🇵🇹. I have family and friends there. I know what I’m talking about. Thank God I live in Canada and my two girls started working as soon as they turned 16 and finished college and university nearly debt free. The same is now being applied to the 2 older grandkids.🙏🤞
Olá casal... sou Brasileiro e inscrito desde que o YT sugeriu vídeo com vocês transformando a Sprinter.
Gostei muito dessa nova etapa em Portugal e neste capítulo, aos 12:32, um ótimo exemplo para essa geração atual que não motiva corretamente seus filhos!
Tudo de bom para essa sua "nova família" de cinco!!!
Love your thoughts drew! I’m a 16 year old and I also got myself to get some gardening jobs to learn a lesson and grow! Love your videos! Sending love from San Diego!💕
Aww! The kitties are so beautiful! They are adjusting very well! Love the terraces! When/if you and Brittany decided to have children, they will have morals, self esteem and a beautiful place to call home! Can't wait until next Sunday! Oh Nelson is the man!! Ida
I think rain water drainage is such the right thing to do before house renovations.. love the storm drain work
A lot of hard work you are putting in to create your paradise! But sooooo worthwhile. It will be easy to maintain once it’s all done!
Wow your hard work is paying off. Looking good guys. Love your cats so cute sitting in a row.
Glad to see you're still hard at it
Thanks for another great adventure! Thank you, you lovely two, for bringing me along. (Drew, PLEASE use hearing protection when you're using a strimmer, chain saw, or are working along Nelson with heavy and loud equipment. You will really want to still be able to hear as you age.)
I agree. I had a lawn maintenance and landscaping business years ago and didn't use ear protection. Now, it seems I have a thousand cicadas sitting on my shoulders, screaming in my ears....24/7. Plus, I've lost some hearing and I expect it to get worse. As we age, it's easy to see the results of not taking better care of ourselves when we were young. You two are doing such a great job...with a little help. Look forward to seeing every video.
OK I am officially addicted to your current life story... and I want to thank you for caring for God's beautiful creation... you both inspire everyone who watches you that hard work can provide a better life and satisfaction that you have contributed towards the beauty of your piece of paradise. I pray for God's blessings on you as you continue to "work the land" He has created. 💜💙
Your place is looking so beautiful. I loved how your father helped your work ethic develope as a child.
You are so right. Hard work is what helps you create the life you want. A criminal can’t work. Get them working and you will turn them around. Thank you for that! Teaching kids like you were taught is so cool!!!!
I am really interested in the waterflow
Brittany & Drew, my husband and I had been watching your channel and others for inspiration on van life after we retired. We searched for two years before buying our van. Unfortunately nine months after getting our dream van, we were involved in a major highway crash during our travels. My husband and our 12 year old Sheltie didn’t survive. It’s been a long and hard 15 months for me now. I had to quit watching all of the van life channels for obvious reasons. However, I was able to keep watching you and Drew as your adventures have changed a bit. It’s comforting to me to keep watching something we loved watching together. Thank you for that.
Now for my silly question. Maybe you’ve addressed it before, but I wonder with all of the work on your land, do you have to worry about ticks? Love to you both.
I hope you guys can really sit back and look at all you have accomplished. You deserve that beautiful home. I can't wait to see it when your essentially done. Nelson has played such a pivotal role in creating your dream. He needs his own theme music.
That was a fantastic chat. I’m so happy to see your family settled in and safe. Congrats
Hardworking and full of fun couple. ❤❤
Loved your mowing story. I just got my 2nd John Deere riding mower, first one for my 40th birthday and now for my 60th, I love mowing! The place is looking great!
Have to agree Drew, our son knew how hard we worked and we got him through university so he didnt have any debt, you know how he paid us back, by doing 2yrs of his Masters in 1 yr because he hated seeing us work so hard and then put himself through his PHD and now living in Japan, with NO debt and doesnt buy anything unless he has the cash (Thats the way weve been our entire married life, if its not in bank then we wait until it is) our son is doing the same thing now in his life, without us even mentioning it to him🤞Great video guys, hope your little fur babies use their new home, it looks so warm and cosy🥰 Takecare of each other. Love Rose xx
Congrats to you both on all the new progress, earth-moving size to cat house-size. I'm inspired by you as people at least as much as I am by your magical water mill adventure. I'm wondering if it might help circulate heat inside the van if you temporarily mount a heat-powered wood-burning stove-top fan up high by the ceiling (where it's 90 degrees) ... the fans are so simple and effective, and also beautiful! And, could be used later on top of any wood stove inside your house. ❤Lee
Loved Drew’s thoughts on the ways to teach your children values, & how they have translated into adulthood. Kudos to your Dad Drew!
When Drew was out there clearing the land, I was thinking… fire prevention is such a constant project to keep up on. It’s a lot of hard work. I need to keep that in mind as I look for my next adventure and property.
BTW… I agree with Drew that teaching kids a good work ethic at a young age is important, and as a side benefit it promotes self-confidence. I’m grateful that my Dad put me to work at age 12. I’m getting to an age where I’m looking to slow down, but I think that I will always looking for creative passion projects to fill my soul. One needs adventure to keep life fun!
Beautiful cat house! Lol . Cats like routine! They are just used to where they have been sleeping. I have some feral cats that I've spayed and neutered. I feed them and provide warm beds, but each one has its own preferences.
You both have great work ethics. I agree that kids should work for what they get. Growing up in a large family, we grew up on a farm. I had my own chickens and ducks. I sold eggs and fruit to be able to buy my first bicycle! Later I, baby sat and cleaned the house to buy my own clothes. When I had my own son, we had money, but he had chores to get an allowance. I really love the way the Newbys (UA-cam family also building their home in Portugal) are raising their children.
Your weed walking is so satisfying and that culvert is just brilliant! BTW, some of the weeds that you were cutting with a rounded leaf are edible. It is a common mallow, Malva sylvestris. The leaves can be cooked like spinach or fried into chips, and the little round seed pods can be eaten when young and tastes a little like cheese!
Your place is looking amazing. We love the shot of all of the kitties in the box together, not in the new kitty house. We just purchased a new wheelbarrow and multiple tools to start doing some work on our land. Thanks for sharing your journey. Drew, you are like the old TV show McGiver.
You two are the best!
I love Drew’s advice on teaching responsibilities to children.
His parents taught him well.
Your success is who you have become today.
So proud of you both!
Since your land is full of big stones, I think you should build more retaining walls to the sides of your terrases. This will prevent the soil to move downward though it leaves the water to pass through. With a bit of research you can master it. But I think it will make an essencial change and help you minimize the floods.
Need to slowly build a stone retaining wall on terrace #6. Heavy rains, runoff and gravity will eventually erode the existing channeled wall. Also recommend and reinforcing the road hillside cuvert pond area. Allowing steep hill terrace runoff to pool and slow before going under the road.
Next determine after future heavy rains, how much the drainage and erosion has improved. Or are further modifications required? Water from the hill, plus from the road, just the rain coming down. A straight water path is fast, vigorous and powerful. Nelson is a big help.
You guys can use 20% vinegar and water mixture to spray on the eucalyptus trees or any annoying vines/weeds. It doesn’t work immediately but a few treatments should do the trick. Just spray on the leaves. It’s a good alternative to harsh weed killers that can travel through your water ways. Place is looking great! Can’t wait till you start on the inside!
HAPPY SUNDAY BEAUTIFUL PEEPS ❤️❤️❤️🙏🫶😇
I trust you're researching simple hydropower options. While you get the generous amounts only part of the year, paired with solar it could be the complete package.
you should make massive pond and swales,to protect against drought
My two sons mowed yards in our neighborhood, one mowed one edged , and they also sold chocolates in school as well, now they are adults and very hard working
Your cats are lovely. I had a cat who was very round and always looked pregnant. Turns out she almost starved to death when she was young, so I think for the rest of her life she always ate extra to be sure it could never happen again. She was still a healthy cat, just rather round. And yes, Drew is right about the hard work - it always pays off and too many people forget to teach their kids that - poor kids when they reach adulthood.
You guys owe that man big time, be nice to him.,I know you are.❤
Well said about teaching youngsters the way ahead in life for them. You are a grafter you can see that. You and Nelson have done a fabulous tidy up job there, well done.
Drew you are so right on. Everybody says what is the matter with the kids today they don’t do anything they don’t know anything they don’t know how to do anything. That’s why, because they never had to work for anything. The 50s generation pretty much had to Pitchin. It just was the family making a family. You are😊 an inspiration, my man, and I just hope some of the young ones figure it out. But it does come down to the parents showing them leading the way.
Absolutely right Drew, it takes work if you want something bad, it won't just come to you. Much love to you and Brittany 🤗🙏❤
I agree, we all had chores, and if done we received pocket money on fridays. We all also all worked with my parents on getting bigger projects done, like building a wall, painting, tiling and gardening. It wasn't as much a chore, but time spent together with loads of memories.👍
Love your caption of having an opportunity to teach kids at Portugal on work ethic
Have a Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year. thanks
I enjoyed this episode very much with excellent quality filming, audio and narration !
Have you thought about getting a brush mulcher/mower? If you’re going to have to seasonally mow the terrace areas etc it might make it a wee bit easier. Love your content 🥰
It didn't hit me (after all of this time) until someone famous passed this past week, that Drew favors this person when they were younger. Ryan O'Neal. Just had to bring it up before I got into the new seed spreader invention lol. I think you're going to get grass seed places you don't want or intend to have there? But thanks for the entertainment anyhoo ,,,,,and such a good cat catch with all three cuddling with each other. I'm sure they warmed up to their new house by now.
Love how you guys are transforming that place. I'd love to have Drew's skills. Awesome to have those. I learned to mow lawns and wash cars for people as a kid. But nobody taught me about other skills to maintain a home. Wish my Dad would have taken the time. Oh well.
If you use a hand towel and spin it in the air a few times it will mix the air in the van and “break” the hot/ cold pressure barrier which will start the cycle of circulation/air flow cycle and it should keep mixing more easily lessening the temp zones.
Nice work on that wall Drew. Looks great. Nice job guys. You can see progress every week.
For grass, I think you should consider using this one: Axonopus compressus (Grama Brasileira).
Really tough, resistant, low maintenance and low water and...it covers everything avoiding weeds.
Maybe do a test batch on one terrace and check.
Y’all are now an ASMR channel with the sticker removal on your cool new VTOMAN solar generator! (I have something new to save for! What a well designed product!)
you're the best!
You can get a small strimmers for brittany, she could do around the edges in the summer to keep the middle for the bigger one..
Good job! Nice work. I think you are accomplishing changes that still keep the character of the property. It's so beautiful in the Spring and Summer. I appreciate the hard work!
Aim the heater duct the ground or put something on it to divert the heat downward instead of straight out. Hope that helps
Drew you are going to regret NOT wearing ear protection! Plus it’s important to set a good example for the little ones as well.
PS: The “Mill” is really looking great!
Hey guys!! Your property is really starting to take shape. Oh yes .. I understand the level of hard work. I have stopped in for a few months so I can see alot of changes. Hopefully you can harness the rain in the wet season and eventually store it in a permanent treated pool, and beautiful oasis.
So glad to be here for the Adventure of the week..
It also helps young people realize that they can do anything they put an effort into. I've grown up with the right attitude to getting things done and don't shy away from trying something new.👍
If u do a mix of white vinegar, salt and dawn dish soap. Those trees and weeds won't come up again. And it's safe to spray.
You are so right about parents instilling work ethics in you..i wanted more expensive hair products when i was 15 and my parents said if i wanted something better i should go get a job and earn the money to buy it! I did just that! I learned that if you want something you need to work for it! Thanks for the videos
We live in terraced property we have 5 levels. The goats live on one level we have the turkeys/chickens who live on another. We have our fall garden on one level and a summer garden on another. We do get great leg workouts going up and down. We have amended our land with cow and goat poop.
you should read up on ''sw ales''. with storm/rainwater you want to SLOW THE FLOW, and spread it out over the terranes if you want your well to be full rainwater has to be allowed to slowly seep down into the ground not wash away all your soil.
U guys work so hard, everything is starting to look so good .l love Sunday s because I get to watch your video , and Sara ,Luca and beautiful Luce.The very highlight in my life so thank you so much for making my day. 👍👍❤️❤️Al of U ciao
Love the three of them in the box. Too cute!
Hello Drew & Brittany! 😀 You are doing a great job on your property. I am sure it will be a fantastic end result. I am a little north of you, in the central part of Portugal, slaving away, loving it! 😊 Oh, and the constant problem with different heat levels. I got a little 12 volt fan that I put up in the ceiling and have on low, forcing the warm air down to the floor. Works great. Take care and I wish you good luck from Spain 😀
We’re really enjoying the drone shots around the land. Blessings 🌱
Y’all are so cute and working so hard. I’m excited each week to see what is happening.
Drew I agree with you about work ethic for kids. Mist now says they expect it to be given to them. Blessings on your journey, and happy holidays in case we don’t see you. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Glad to see you seeding the terraces. Now that you know how to build walls, I would tackle those exposed vertical areas so they don’t erode away. Great progress.
You will enjoy what’s to come! 😜💫
It's good you've got quality equipment because this property maintenance will be a weekly thing with that much acreage ;)
You could have a heck of garden. On all the levels. Also when I was a kid I got $2.50 a week. I had to keep the entire house clean. Cook dinner. And I babysat.
You guys need to get that picture of the cats for your Christmas card for 2023 so cute happy cat box merry Christmas😊
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Muito legal ver vocês conversando em Português e Inglês :-D.
Great to see you all chatting in Portuguese and English :-D
Sou do Brasil.
I'm from Brazil.
I enjoyed the special you TUBE view, even though it bemused our hero Nelson!
Kittycats are precious ❤
Absolutely right ! Hard work and being financially responsible at a young age is well worth it - such a valuable message in your video today ! You’ve earned everything you are enjoying now in life
Your fur babysitting just prefers to be closer to you😊