4 Year Journey to this Life-Changing Moment: Our Off-Grid Adventure in Portugal!
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- Опубліковано 3 лют 2023
- I hope it was worth the wait A 4 year BUILD UP leading to this life changing moment on our off grid farm in Portugal. A giant leap forward for our Komatsu digger Adventure
In this video, we're sharing part of her story - a 4 year journey culminating in this life-changing moment, this is going to make life here on our farm so much easier. Oh the things we will be able to do now!!
It's a story about following your dreams, no matter what obstacles come your way. If you do not give up you will never fail...This is our motto . What is a motto you live by?
Our digger has been stuck in the same spot on our farm in Portugal for almost 4 years now. It is time for her resurrection. Can we REVIVE this machine or won't she SURVIVE🤔? So, what do you think? Will the digger resurrection be a success? Let us know in the comments below!
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WOW! What an episode! Drama, goats, composting, Luke speaking in a strange mechanical language, a super hero in a greasy blue overall, highs, lows, classy music (Kubric eat your heart out), great editing and a happy ending. Couldn't ask for more. Respect, love, best wishes and thanks, Steve and Marcia. 💗🐶🐔🐐🐛🚜☔🌅👩🌾🎥🔧
Oh wow thanks so much for this lovely message Steve and Marcia x x x so happy you enjoyed it x x
Luke speaking in a strange mechanical language *I'm killing myself laughing*
Ashley is my Dad and we are so proud watching in Scotland ☺️ There really is nothing he can’t fix! Well done Dad, love from us xxx
Your dad is the best!!! ❤️❤️❤️
We are absolutely thrilled that Constance is alive! We know how much this means to you. Well done Nick and Ash, brilliant guys!
They really are Amazing men x x
@@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife so wonderful you have such great teachers Luke and that you are an intelligent, if not McGyver-ish student. You have to be special kind of people to attract such talent and support into your lives. This is who you are. You inspire me to be better, do better; every episode.
@@permissiontoshine oh wow thanks so much Carolyne x x x
Thank you, St. Ashleigh!
Thank you, Alex and Nick!
Bless you all and Connie and Luke and Sarah!
Connie... awwhhh, a cute abbreviation of her name!
Thank God for skilled engineers who still know how to take a machine apart, diagnosis the problem and mend it 👍
Yes we are so very lucky to have Nick and Ash x x
Well done guys,epic work!! hope the correct seals arrive soon 🤞🤞
Thanks so much Nick we couldn't do this without you x x x ❤️❤️❤️
Hooray for your 1st harvest of wurm🦠 castings, Sarah 🙆🏻♀️!
Congratulation! She is running now. Don't forget to use grease on the machine to help keep it running. Great job on the hoof trimming too. Love to see those babies.
Thanks Cathy
Yipeeeeeee! What a great episode! I can't believe I was riveted to watch a digger getting repaired! ha ha! The editing of the video added to the fun! See you next time! Thanks for sharing!
So happy you enjoyed it Jan
So happy for you guys 🍾🍾🍾 really time for a celebration!!! Ashley and Nick did really amazing work, but also your good friend from Malta. And I loved the happy dance compilation 🕺🕺🕺 🤪🤪🤪 the little ones are getting big, but still super cute 😍
Thanks Carole , a very happy day indeed and so thankful for Nick and Ash x x x The babies are bouncing around all over the place I love baby goats
Sooooooooooooooooooooo entertaining and hilarious! Can't wait to share it with my friends and colleagues.
Loved seeing all the babies! But LUKE, I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU! 🙏❤🇺🇸🇵🇹😊👣⛵👣
Thank you Melinda !!
And thank you Alex too!😃
Woweeeeeee we are all dancing around our sitting room...how super is that awesome guys, still a couple of steps and off Luke goes on a digger mission with Constance...to Nick, Ashley, Luke thats team work👏👏👏💃💃💃👍👍👍👍
Thanks and so happy to hear you celebrated with us Anita x x
OMG, OMG, OMG!!! She's nearly there... WOW... what an epic episode. Your question 'Blowtorch?' was hysterical Luke. Ashley and Nick; what incredible men, knowing all of this stuff and coming up with the best solutions. Timmy even looked a little apprehensive there!
I hope you are still enjoying the high of this progress... I certainly am sitting here at the bottom of the world on a very hot Sunday morning. *stars in my eyes and my emojis arent working*
Definitely still enjoying the high but Luke will be happy to another level when sitting in the seat and driving her down our road ❤️❤️
@@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife for sure... imagine that! So cool for you guys.
YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING! I have to agree with Steve Price, he said exactly what I was thinking…Unbelievable editing and music to go with it…Love, love watching your progress after such constant hard work. Ashley doesn’t give up , good job!Such good attitudes and you guys make me laugh. Always look forward to your next episode, thanks and take care! SG
Wow thank you so much x x x You made me so happy with your message x x and yes Ash doesn't give up We are very grateful for such lovely helpful friends x x
Definitely. And getting better all the time. That takes dedication, hard work and dare I say constancy! *laughing*
Team work makes dream work! Super happy to see the engine firing up. 👏🏼
Happy to hear that x x
Hi guys … sorry I haven’t commented for a while but I’ve been watching… 😃
I felt I just had to congratulate you on the repairing of the digger… 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks so much Louis x x it is such a huge step forward
🤸🤸♂🤸♀🚜🛠 YES!!!
Well done guys, i would check all or replace , all main electric connections, service and grease starter motor, a Solar car charger is also a good investment, keep battery in tip top shape, and as for glowplugs, in the past i have drilled and threated old ones to fit modern smaller ones, like an adapter, she needs a spray of diesel, all over let it soak for a day or two and a wipe over with a rag. greatjob.
Thanks for the tips!
WOOHOOOOO!! I knew you guys would get Constance running!! Well done to St Nick, Ashley and Max!! Luke's next calling in life is as a happy dancer and a digger mechanic on the side!! 🤣!! May the rest of the work go very smoothly!!
Whoever gets those babies will be very fortunate in getting some well trained goats. A real bonus that I hope they greatly appreciate.
Have a wonderful week!! Can't wait to see the next video!! 🥰
Thanks so much Meg .I think we already have a home for little Almondeginho so super happy about that ❤️❤️
Whoop whoop! You've got the digger working 😁 so happy for you guys! Great episode with fun edits too Sarah, as always. 👍
Thanks so much Jana x x x
Hooray so thrilled you have suffered, and laboured to get this Digger up and running and Finally it is ready to clear land, now waiting for Luke to get working on your land.💪💜
You and me both!
Woohoo, Constance is going! Well done Luke and friend/s !
Yes! Thank you!
CONSTANCE... what a perfect name for her! Constantly causing headaches; your constancy and belief in getting her back on the road. Brilliant, particularly that Ashley thought of it. She is going to live on for a very long time on your magical land and in our hearts and minds.
Sitting here trying to imagine your road being fixed... oh wow that is going to be so amazing for you.
Yes we really love that name too x x x
Absolutely amazing watching Luke when the digger was working 🎉🎉. So happy for him n Ashley. May it run forever 👍👍👍
I hope so too!❤️❤️
Such a blessing ya'll are to the world..I'm soooooo happy I was led to your family..ty..xoxo 🥰👍✌🤟🖐🤪
We are so happy you were too , when I see your name I know I am going to enjoy reading your messages and look forward to them x x x x
Sarah, we hope you have a good laugh when you edit these videos!!! We surely had a goooooood laugh!! 😂😂😂 so happy the digger is working now!! Well done everyone
So happy you haven't overdosed on our video yet 🤣
Great work from Nick and Ash. Well done guys. Luke you now have a monster of a machine to have fun with. ❤
You got that right! Nick and Ash are just amazing
Yepee Luke congratulations, finally constance started, time now to remove the hills of Portugal 😂😂😂👍
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The young goats are coming along leaps n bound👍👍,hehe ,lots of work for the digger yipee.
You got that right!
Congratulations on getting Constance working! And a12 huge thank you to Ashley for making it happen! And to Nick for rebuilding her engine. You have some very good friends. They are your riches.
Yes they are Nick and Ashley shaped super gems x x x x❤️❤️
This is so so good now you are able to get irrigation working in a big way. Clear drainage channels move rocks for building project’s and so much more. Well done guys 🎉
Yes we will be able to get so much done ..soon x x x
What an epic journey. Congratulations for the team work and for your resilience. I' m sure Constance will be gratefull.
Absolutely , if you never give up you can't fail...right? 😁
Hooray finially
Fantastic news. Love the celebratory dance. The worm bed, the goats are adorable.
Thanks so much Eunice x x
Long live Constance 🎉🎉🎉
Hope so x x
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🎉congratulations on your excavator success, it’s so great to see it running. Constance is a perfect name and it’s going to make such a difference around your place. 👍👍😊
It really is!
Luke and Shara’s, gretting from Macau, glad to see , Constance is working again.Great work from Alex, Nick and Ashley,
I was anxious to see the digger working again, since the arrive of spare parts. Congratulations.
Thanks Anton
Loved this episode. Great music with the digger, I mean Constance. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it
Yay! A huge step closer guys! Laura ❤❤
So happy x x
I can't believe you got Constance going. Funny, I have closed captioning on and when the engine was turning over the caption was APPLAUSE how fitting. The amount of work you will get done, especially on the drive way will soon pay for her, and erase the past years of angst. APPLAUSE well done.
We are over the moon😁
Woop Woop 🥳👍🏻🤩 Constance 🥰
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Best news for the New Year 😂😂💃🕺💃🕺. So so very happy for you.
Such an awesome start to this new year
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Such great news! Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 to you both, Ash and Nick@ProjectPortugal. I laughed at the choice of The March of the Toreadores ... very triumphant choice!
Thank you! 😃Yes i thought the music went perfect with how we were feeling
Nick and Ash are your mechanic angels !
Good job
Yes they really are!❤️❤️❤️
Wow so exciting to see the digger moving a bout.
It really is
Congratulations! Woo hoo! Loved the dancing, music, and Sarah's edits!
Thank you Josephine , happy to hear youb enjoyed it
Congratulations on your digger coming to life👍well done fellows. Sometimes the things that take the longest to come to plan are the best. Sending you positive thoughts 💕💕💕💕🙏 I so enjoy your little family just so sweet💕💕💕💕💕
Thank you so much Grace x x x Yes a long wait definitely comes with a huge high when it all finally comes together
Thanks for your vid guys 😇💓💓💓 bless and love you all guys, nice to see your digger is working and funny steps you made Luke, little goats 🐐 are funny.
Glad you enjoyed it
Incredible video. Your goat kids are so precious, and so happy for you that Ashley has gotten your digger running!
Thank you so much! So happy you enjoyed it
and the crowd goes wild 😀😀😀
well done 👍👍👍
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I was dancing around with you. Well done everyone involved. Now to finish it.
So happy to hear that you joined in x x x x
Yay!!!! it started
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What a task, well done Ash and Nick .. I'm sure Luke is going to be able to now achieve more than he ever hoped without Constance running. I'm so happy for you & Sarah making your dreams become reality. Take care 🤗
We have so many plans , we can't wait 😁😁
Whoop !!! 👏🚜
I'm living vicariously through both of you.. such a great life with all it's challenges and great souls helping out. ❤
"She's alive"!
What a happy scene ... though improvements needed to the hydraulics
So happy 😁
Love your happy dance. I was smiling and cheering for you
Thanks Lorraine x x
Awesome!
Luke's sooo happy 🕺!!!
So so happy x
Happy you got it running! Can’t wait to see her working.
Very soon!
I could feel the excitement all the way in Danmark, Luke 😃
So happy it reached that far x x x
My congratulations I am so happy for you. Good work.🎉
Thank you so much!
Hooray!! Thanks to St. Nick and Sir Ashley!!!! Engine sounds so good too.
We are so happy 😁😁can t wait to see her take her next steps
The tractor sounds better and better every time you turn it on.
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Soooo excited for you. Can see the work proceeding on the ruin not too far off.
Thanks x
A big step forward . Just a few little steps to go and Constance will e back to full working order . Well done all !
so so close now ...and so many plans for Constance
aw no food for Luke all month... lets hope Sarah will share :D Congrats on finally get it running :D
Sarah the goaties looks great :D
🤣 thank you .the goats are doing really well x x
Oh my goodness!! I can´t believe you guys did it!! You guys rock, all that had a hand in bring Constance to life!!
We are over the moon and can't thank Ash and Nick enough x x
Yay.......so well done between you.......♡
Congratulations on the digger saga!
Thanks Lea x x
Congratulations Constance - that is just so amazing and shows how wonderful and generous people can be. You attract some amazing people like yourselves and what was a poor decision initially has turned out to be the best possible one as you say Luke - you have an intimate knowledge of Constance and have had an amazing journey and learned so much.I know just what a monumental difference it is going to make to your land and how hard you have worked to get here and you deserve so much credit for your infectious optimism and positivity. Way to go fella and thanks so much for your amazing planks!
Well said, Pete!
Well said Pete , it has been such a great learning experience
Happy Dance 🎉
Sarah I am surprised that the goat hooves still need trimming with all that boulderclimbing... Great video ♥️👏
They need a lot less than goats who just spend all their time on grass but they do need trimming and cleaning out twigs and soil that gets lodged in between the "nail" because not doing so can cause hoof rot
Yay working
Loved this thank you for sharing 😁
Awesome! Thank you!
Congratz guys, many more years to come 🎉
Thank you😁
Proper edge of the seat stuff!! So glad you’ve managed to get it working! ❤❤❤
Us too!
Watched it again this morning, so pleased for you guys
Cheers Nick! I just keep watching the clip of it moving! It's been sitting there so long it seems unreal to me!
“Get your motor running … hitting on the rock bed .. looking for rock to break …or what ever comes ore way.. and yeah we’ll make it happen” .. sorry lame lyrics song bending on classics… but I’m so happy you are almost there to get “Conny” back. Hope you are going to spine some wheel’s (tracks) whit here soon. … and also thanks to the chief engineer of the Start Trek enterprise Ash aka Scott to help out 😉
I love it Dirk 🤣🤣
Machine is alive. I'm digging it! And so will you soon
🤣 love it
Yahoo!.. Constance rides again.
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Omg! Omg! U did it! Well done guys! So, so happy for u, now Constant is fixed u can move onto building ur home ❤🥳🥳🥳
We are super happy , the digger is going to help us immensely but Life is not that simple , we fixed the digger not ran into a bunch of money 🤣🤣🤣
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Great team effort Luke!!! So happy for you man!
Thanks so much!!
Great vlog, so pleased with the outcome, even if you are now living on beans on toast for the next month! Great editing.
Fingers crossed you get the other bits you need quickly so Luke can learn another skill, Digging with Constance.
Hope the baby goat that nasty meatball stood on - really not a good father - is doing ok
Yes can't wait to see Constance fixing our road 😁😁 Alfie the baby goat was walking fine the next day x x
Your editing Sarah is reaching epic proportions. Well done. It takes quite some skill and creativity to make videos work for their audience, like these are.
Oh wow Carolyne ,Thank you so very much . You made me so happy that you feel this way x x x x
Awesome! Love the operetta. Great editing!
Thanks so much!
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Hello Sarah and Luke! I was so pleased to see you got the digger running. I’m looking forward to seeing what projects you tackle when you get it fully functional. Happy belated New Year. Eagerly waiting your next video!
First thing our road before our car completely falls apart 🤣🤣
Congratulations
Awesome
Really digging this video 😄
Great news, looking forward to seeing what you'll do with it!
🤣 hopefully in a few weeks she will be helping us on our farm x
Finally!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great job. I am so happy for you.
Thank you so much!
Congratulations guys! It’s been a long time coming! Hope you manage to fix the last bit easy enough. Then you can start swaling up your land 😉
Fingers crossed😁
So happy for you. Need this machine for your farm.
Yes much much needed
Adorei a dança da vitória 😂😂
🌟👏👏👍👍🍀🍀💐 24:56 😊
Nick and Ash, gold star
They are diamonds x x x x
can you please bring the baby goats next to Luke working on the digger - that way it is baby goats all the time
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