BUYING Tools and BATTLING Cold Temperatures! 🥶🏚️ | Renovating a Property in Argentina
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We're back with another weekly vlog renovating a property in Argentina! So what did we get up to this week?
Well, for starters, it was a busy one ordering tools and materials. Thanks to one of our neighbours, we discovered that Mercado Libre (the equivalent of Latin America's Amazon) does in fact deliver to our remote mountain village! That was a game changer because we no longer need to run into town multiple times a week, plus we've been able to find some really good deals online.
This was also a week of pretty challenging temperatures. It was cold, foggy and humid! You'd think as Canadians we'd be used to low temperatures, but it's different here in Argentina where we've been renting a house that only has one wood-burning stove! We kept that stove running day and night for a solid week.
In this video, we'll also share some of the mistakes and shortcuts that we keep finding in the chalet we're renovating. It's been especially frustrating for my Dad who worked in construction and has very high standards for everything, so we've been trying to fix what's fixable.
We'll also show you what our meals have looked like and some of the animals we've been befriending. This is another weekly vlog of what our daily life looks like up here in the mountains! We hope you enjoy it and we'll see you in the next episode.
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Next weekend we're launching a crowdfunding campaign in our village to help restore a building we donated, which will be used by the community. You can read more about it here ➡ fomento.villaberna.ar/en ⬅ but more will be revealed in the coming days! 😊
God bless Daniel, even in retirement, trying to help you guys with the renovation. Hope the chalet gets finished soon and there are no more issues. Love from Canada ❤
Such a shame there’s been so many problems! Hopefully things get better soon 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
Daniel is a such a legend 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Daniel, what the heck? You should know better. In Argentina you NEVER leave workers alone in a job site to their free will. You must always be standing right next to them. Even then they screw up as soon as you turn to look the other way. It's not a custom. It's a sickness.
Audrey you and your father are so amiable and hard-wroking. Such a great example of perseverance, willpower and determination. I really enjoy the videos and beautiful Argentina!!! Regards from Argentina!!!
It's been a longggg time! We bought an old house in Japan rural. We also have a lot of projects for the house but at this moment it is death level hotness here then we can't do anything. Opposite from you guys in cold weather. Good luck with everything, Samuel, Audrey y Papa💖
How exciting! I've heard so much about the amount of rural properties available in Japan. Will you be documenting your renovation?! I know what you mean about summer - it's too hot to handle, better wait until autumn. All the best, Audrey
The TP joke at the table 😂...I'm so glad your Dad still manages to embarrass you 🤣
It's non-stop toilet humour with those two! 😅🧻
So sorry about the windows and doors, very sad what happened.
Every time i see your videos I can't help to wonder how we go through life building memories, I think one day you'll miss not having the perfect heating, or having to take care yourselves of some plaster, I feel like sometimes those are the moments that make us grow and stay with us. Love to have you guys in Córdoba, such a magical place this province is, sometimes crazy, a little like Alice in wonderland but if one can overcome its adversities, it's a most welcoming place.
Very nice video. Your Dad is doing a great job, your lucky to have him helping you. Looking great. Thanks guys and take care, Karen from Canada.
The cat just wanted an Argentine Breakfast!
Wow, ya'll are experiencing the same problem with construction folks as I do all the way here from the Philippines... Of course there are better quality contractors here but would also cost 3-4x more...
Just like Samuel, I prefer working outdoors. Working in the garden is therapeutic, like he said.
Daniel is so funny, implying the toilet tissue is serving dual purpose... 🤣🤣🤣
I love watching your interactions! ❤
Hey there again from Australia!🇦🇺 OMG, your Dad is an absolute GUN!!! He is just amazing! That plastering must be back breaking work! You guys have made sooo much progress, you should be very proud! BUT, can you please hurry up because I want to come and stay!!😂😅
Hola Audrey Samuel y Daniel. Sigo todos los videos de la restauración, no me pierdo ningún video de ambos canales.
Una pregunta Audrey sienten más frío en las sierras o en Canadá. Por qué este año esta haciendo mucho frío en Córdoba.
Saludos desde Córdoba Edgardo 🍷.
Hola Edgardo, gracias por el comentario. Sentimos mucho más frio en Córdoba!!! Estamos acostumbrados a calefacción central en Canadá. La salamandra en la casa que alquilamos en las sierras no daba abasto para calentar todos los ambientes. Brrrrr! 🥶
Where did Sam get his brown sweater? I am thinking of the winter up here in New England. Cheers!
I'm pretty sure that's a Red Canoe wool sweater from a few years back. It's a Canadian company. It's super warm - I tend to borrow it from him often!
El ojo del amo,engorda el ganado. Que chanchada le hicieron en la cocina. Y el frio que no ayuda. A tomárselo con calma. Mucha fuerza para Ustedes.
Hola Daniel cuanta razón tenés de sentido común una vergüenza como colocaron cerámicas de la cocina no se puede creer marco....
Audrey , Samuel , Daniel
Realmente están haciendo un súper trabajo en flia.... se ven los avances del induido Daniel hay que poner ganas!!
Lo que querían cobrar es una locura😮
Samuel hermosa tu oficina... limpiando el exterior se ve el cambió!!!
Vamos 💪 💪 💪
Saludos
lo recomendable es que contraten una empresa seria que se encargue de la remodelación .Los trabajadores informales son mano de obra barata pero no ofrecen garantía
Patricia, podrías mencionar alguna empresa? Soy de Cba y todos los arq trabajan con su capataz y albañiles, en la informalidad... y necesito arrancar con un equipo nuevo.
Love the TP at the table and dad’s plan for recycling. Your meals always look so good. Love that you have kitty there now. Are all the animals yours now? Keep up the good work.
I have 6 cats and 2 of them will get in to food if I leave it out. So I have to make sure everything is put away. They all eat good cat food .
If your “hotel project” is ever successfully completed, do you think it will be financially viable in the future?
This area is a tourist hot spot in the Sierras of Cordoba - we're close to some well-known towns that host multiple festivals throughout the year. It's mostly cottages and guesthouse in our area, but our village reaches full capacity during the summer months and holidays. We'd be the first hotel, but we know it has the potential to do very well.
Wow another awesome video by you guys. I'm sorry for the uneven and shoddy workmanship that your dad, Daniel, has had to try and fix. I'm sure you will find some way to fix the kitchen to your liking as well. Ha... the kitty ate the pastry. Looks like all of you eat so well (including the cat and dogs). We just got back this afternoon after 3 weeks in Italy. We actually flew in yesterday to Sofia, but were so tired (up since 5am) that we just stayed there for the night and came in today. We are so happy to be back home and happy that our Olive (Olive Tree) survived three weeks very well without us.
Any advice to find houses in your rural area?
Honestly, it's best to be here in person. Most real estate offices are small family run businesses and they aren't very good about updating online listings.
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I'm sure the cat is going to have a massive explosion LOL cream and icing doesn't go very well for cats or dogs hopefully he is okay sweet kitty and sweet puppies too
Hi from Dave in Mahone Bay Nova Scotia, I'm travelling to Buenos Aires early Sept, be cool to stop in and see your project. Your Dad is doing a great job. your feeling a taste of winter, did you see the amazing snow in Patagonia, the sheep and cattle had to be rescued by the military. Hope you get to move in soon. I'm staying for 3 months so will get to enjoy Argentine cuisine .Keep up the great work . Dave.
Hi Dave, we actually won't be there in September, otherwise you'd be most welcome! That being said, you've chosen a nice time to travel to Argentina. Springtime is beautiful and if you're staying for 3 months, you'll get to see the jacaranda in bloom! We did see the footage of the epic winter storms in Patagonia - we had friends sending us photos! We couldn't believe the temperatures or the amount of snow they experienced - it's all very unusual. Wishing you a wonderful trip! It's coming up soon!!
Harriet and i had similar problems when renovating our property in Portugal. Getting good help in construction in a variety of specialties can be a challenge. We had ours. Daniel, we know
how you feel. Having to do the work twice is not fun. It does make a big difference having the right tools for the right job. Nevertheless, at the end of the day; A great meal after an grueling day makes it all worth. You guys are going in the right direction. Hang in there. When it's all set and done. We would like to stay with you guys and hang out. Hope you're doing ok.
Sending lots of love❤ from Harriet, Jim and Yuki (home from a beautiful and fun wedding )
Hey guys from Argentina here. You are putting so much work and effort there, leaving the place will probably become more and more difficult with time. It's okay to have a Tramontina set for general purposes. For the heavy work you are doing though it's very convenient to have a shovel from brands like Gherardi, Dogo, Biassoni, one "pala de punta", and one "pala ancha". Quite an investment, but if you take care of it, you buy a shovel once, maybe two times in your life. Cheers for the improvement.
Hi my favorite family: I was thinking about you, because I just heard through the television news that in Argentina the temperature is going to be low 😶🌫️ . So take care.
Greetings from Panama 🇵🇦 .
Love the english version!! Samuelito talking!!
I would be so mad about frames, lol 😂
wow samuel nunca pense que fueras tan expresivo , siempre veo los videos que sube audrey en español soy de argentina , los felicito chicos me encanta todo lo que hacen ! realizan algun vivo por tik tok donde se le pueda hacer preguntas ?
Hola familia. Seguro ya están en Canadá junto con el resto de la familia
Daniel es una máquina de trabajar y hace muchísimo
Pienso el dolor que sentirán al irse y dejar todas las mascotitas que se hicieron amigos
According to Samuel, every tool is called scissors, including loppers, shears, pruners. I wonder what he uses to cut theead and paper?
Yes, I would eat food licked by a cat. I don't really care. haha
Papa Daniel ❤
Sam looks so happy
Keep going 💯 I’m already looking for reservations for memorable place ❤️
I love to watch all your videos it doesnt matter if they are in Spanish or English! This really help me to improve my listening skills, thank you! Grettings from CABA 💖
Hermoso lugar aquí en Uruguay hay las sierras de Minas son muy lindas también podrían venir a visitar un día hay gente viviendo en la sima de las sierras y hay un templo budista el único de sudamericana, saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾
Gord bless the old man it looks like the plaster was applied with a catapult, all the best for the rest of the renovation. How far are you from Cordoba city? You know just for future reference. Again you keep going 👍(💋not for Sam obvs😂).
The catapult description cracked me up, but it's pretty accurate! 😅 We're 2 hours by car from Córdoba City.
Hola, seria bueno que pongan subtitulo en castellano
Seria bueno que mires su canal en castellano!
Aquí está el link para los mismos videos en Español: www.youtube.com/@samuelyaudrey
Lo hacían, pero dejaron de hacerlo.
Tienen un canal en castellano con el mismo contenido.