You may have burned the cake and the bread, but the arch looks beautiful, and the finished walls are another achievement after consistent effort. Well done for plugging away when things get hard. The new valley scene at the end was beautiful. See you next week
Recently I've noticed you a little tired. The cake and burnt bread are just a symptom of this. Perhaps a little physical rest will help put things back in their proper place. This project of yours is physically and mentally very exhausting. A rest will help keep you safer. Have a break. We will still be here waiting, don't worry. Have a Nice week Martjin! ✌️
i thought exactly the same, when he ran down to the view point and then seemed to nearly trip. The way he stands so close to the edge always makes me nervous but this time my heart nearly stopped. Please take care Martijn, u are not a bird 😉
Yes, the stone work is looking beautiful Martijn! You’ll have many years of enjoying the light on those walls and roof stones and timber ceilings. The time and care you have taken honours the materials and will bring you pleasure always. Well done.
Once again, Martijn, you have calmed my soul with gentle slow persistence, and beautiful cinematography.... Sunday mornings are spent enjoying time watching your efforts. Thank you. You have become my favorite channel...
I’ve been watching UA-cam since it’s inception way back in the day. This has easily been a top 5 ongoing “series” for me. I stumbled upon the first video I believe 3 days after it was originally uploaded, I’m not sure why I even clicked it. But I did, and here we are. What a journey it’s been brother, thank you for sharing.
I'm the same! I have no idea how it showed up on my feed as I almost exclusively use UA-cam to listen to Skyrim music 😂 yet something made me click it and I've been hooked ever since! I'm also curious what your other series on YT are, I've tried to find something that comes close to Martijn whilst I'm eagerly awaiting his next video 😊
I am glad you sprayed the walls for the fleas. You have to do it again in 7 days as the flea eggs hatch in that time. As a pet owner who had inside and outside cats over the years I have done battle with flea infestation and it's such a pain. If you put food grade diatomaceous earth on the floors and in the chicken coop it will prevent fleas and mites from the chickens. Put some under their nests also. It will kill the bugs naturally. I love your videos and look forward to watching them every Sunday morning. So much hard work and you have made so much progress.The walls you have built look outstanding. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
under 10% cares enough to even click the like button. Consistently getting a masterpiece every sunday is worth both a like and a comment in my world. Appreciate you Martjin.
I really admire the way that you are building; not only in your level of skill - which is very impressive, but also in your approach of not wanting to impose yourself on the house and landscape, but respect what is there, and preserve what you love about it. Without sacrificing your own human needs for warmth, safety and comfort. So often in design programmes you see people falling in love with an old building, but you just see the old soul of the building dissapearing behind the modern renovations. So I really admire your way. You really embody the ideal of 'craftsmanship'
Wow! the reason you chose a peaceful mountain was to renovate with patience, time and tranquility. Rome certainly wasn't built in a day, your patience amazes me Martijn well done!! 🙂
About the mystery of the egg color: It is not the color of the plumage that determines the shell color, but depends on the breed and is recognizable by the color of the bare earlobe behind the corn. Hens with white earlobes lay white eggs, hens with brown earlobes lay brown eggs. 🙂
Also, chicken breeds that lay white eggs are apparently more sustainable. They need less food, live longer and produce more eggs on a yearly basis :) According to the Dutch consumer tv show "Keuringsdienst van waarde".
I often wonder how much of Martijn’s time is spent on his video presentations. I appreciate both the visual and editing aspects of his presentations ~ so professional, thoughtful, and well organized.
I believe he has said that the video work has become a natural part of his work during the week, and then he usually takes a day (Saturday) to edit and upload.
Bei Tomaten ist wichtig dass sie regengeschützt stehen, entweder nahe der Hauswand oder mit einem Dach. Beim Giesen nicht auf das Laub und möglichst morgens. Dann fällt es dem Schimmel ( Mehltau ) schwer sich zu entwickeln liebe Grüße aus Bayern
The chickens were happy you burned the cake. And know you were excited about the first egg! Gardens are all about trial and error. What beautiful walks!😊❤
I just hope that when you finish your mountain housing project, you do not stop making videos of those natural landscapes and with that music of exquisite taste. Best regards.
As always I'm impressed with the fruits of your labor that continue to manifest themselves in such beautiful ways. I was reminded today on your walk of a quote by Michelangelo "My soul can find no staircase to Heaven unless it be through Earth's loveliness. ” Every Sunday you inspire me to see my world, not just visit it. Have a wonderful week Martijn.
@Lazzeroni-NorCal, what lovely words spoken to and about Martijn. One can tell you connect with him as I feel I do, too. Martijn is unique in many ways and much is gained by watching him and “getting” his outlook on life. I loved the quote from Michelangelo, beautiful! Thank you for sharing. 💚 from Texas
Such an honest portrayal between your struggles and successes in the midst of your sharing all the beauty surrounding you. You are a superb artist in so many ways!
It’s such an honour to be a part of this process and I couldn’t be more excited to watch each week! Sometimes I even watch twice just to help the channel. It’s relaxing and so wonderful to see things moving forward nice and slowly and with such love and care!
Bravo for the last stone!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 It’s been a journey!🫶🏻 Your dedication to the integrity of this project is outstanding!😎 Your chickens are producing eggs! Nice to have for breakfast!🐓🍳 Thanks for sharing Journey!❤🥰🫶🏻
The the arch and walls are definitely a work of art! We never miss an episode. Please protect your eyes when chipping away at those stones. A friend lost an eye that way. So preventable.
As my mother used to say, “Some days roast beef, some days gravy.” I look forward to your videos every Sunday. Thank you for the documentation of your peaceful struggles.
Congratulations on placing the last stone in the wall. We're glad you're taking some relaxing time for yourself and enjoying whatever calls you. Happy Sunday to you and everyone! 😊
Awesome drone and landscaping footage on all your videos...really enjoy them. I finally caught up to the last one. Those cabins are going to be worth a fortune when you're done. I can envision old style outdoor lanterns hanging from the cabin stone walls soon. It's going to look amazing. Thank you for the time you put into editing the videos. The view from up there is priceless. It has become a relaxation therapy for me to watch them. Looking forward to more.
A big hello from Australia 🇦🇺.The thing I have enjoyed since the beginning is how meticulous you are. Keep up the excellent work as it is and will pay huge dividends for your future. It is an absolute joy watching your work.
A polytunnel is very cost-efficient. But ugly as hell. My guess is Martijn would opt for a geodesic dome greenhouse. I can' t imagine he would go for an ordinary polytunnel.
Chickens like a perch in front of the nesting box. Its best to have one that folds up during the day then it is put down in the evening to encourage them to lay in the box in the evening. They also like the color red. It attracts them the same way the cocks comb does. In commercial egg operations you will often see a red curtain in front.of the nesting box. They like the color and privacy it provides.
King Alfred burnt the cakes too Martijn - not to worry. Your cottage looks like it is going to be very cozy this Winter - it is an amazing achievement. Your process is so mindful of your surroundings and the history and natural geography of your chosen location - it is beautiful to watch.
It must leave you with a tremendous sense of achievement Martijn, when you look at what you have done of late … the digging out of the ground to take the sewerage pipes etc was such a physical task, given that you had to deal with huge slabs of stone in the trench and then there seemed to be continuous rain which really made the whole project that much more challenging. In all the time that you have baked bread this time is the only time it didn’t work … so I wouldn’t worry about that 😉 The painstakingly slow pace on finalizing the stone walls in the cabin just speaks of your commitment to your standard of workmanship… well done 👍 Durban SA🇿🇦
Dank je wel, Martijn, prachtig wederom. Also, your honesty in showing the 'failures' (baking) really add to the quality and value of your content. Truly appreciated.
As always, the time I spend with you is restful. I can sympathize with you on the tomatoes. My garden was pretty much a failure this year. There is always next year. I am not familiar with raising chickens. Will the chicken coop be alright for them during the winter? It is so open. Can’t wait for next week’s installment. Have a good week Martijn.
I live in Ireland and my hen's preferred to roost in one particular apple tree, all year round. They each had their own branch, with Russell the rooster on top 😊
we get the early blight and late blight here on our Tomatoes/potatoes. gather all the dead stuff and bag it, to keep it from living over in the soil. You can harvest the green tomatoes, put in box in a dark place and they will ripen slowly.
Love my Sunday evenings, watching such gorgeous craftsmanship,patience and the very few cooking fails 😝 The scenery’s stunning,and hope your flea market has moved on ❤
While thunder and lightning hits here in the Achterhoek of the Netherlands, the distant cowbells and scenic mountains calm me as always. This was another great episode. Thank you Martijn. Well appreciated. thank you for showing and till next week.
😂😂Agree that the cowbells in Martijn's videos sound lovely....BUT...when I enjoyed a wonderful summer holiday in Interlaken the incessant cowbells were a tad trying ...as the old saying goes..."everything in moderation" 😂
Thank you for your time and labors to record your work. I got my piers dug for my cottage. Using honeycomb limestone rip-rap and Jacobsville brownstone for the veneer. Like the Temples of Malta. Doing a post and beam square saddle notched timber frame. Post and lintel old world style kitchen with masonry stove/oven/heater. I hope to build a broch in a flat stone style close to yours one day. Maybe find a high altitude heirloom tomato like Sasha's Altai or Aurora. Both are a 60 day tomato.
Hi Martijn. I look forward to every Sunday morning, (here in Florida,USA) to see your wonderful journey full of construction, everyday life and beautiful Italian landscaping. I get so excited every Saturday night knowing that in the morning I will be able to watch your journey. Your videos bring me peace. You are so easy going and that gives me a sense of calmness. And for that I also want to say Thank You!! Continue the great job you do in everything and i wish you many, many blessings. Until next Sunday. 😔 😊❤🙏
Amazing progress! So nice to see a patient one with the stones, including carefully moving the heavy ones on your own. You are blessed with an athleticism, work ethic, and artistry very seldom seen. In a metaphorical sense, all this work has taken you to a “point” of breakthrough, marking a “cornerstone” amongst the many “milestones”. Admiration and respect for all your achievements.
Martijn, I really enjoy the chickens. My grandmother kept me a lot when I was very young, and she always had chickens. I used to wake up early, and I could hear them talking under my window. Your videos showing the chickens make me remember that and smile.
I imagine living at the top of the mountain away from the energies of a larger city bring a quietness and sharper awareness of the birds and wind and the chickens and the sound of utter quietness… being able to be alone without being lonely is rare.. I enjoy the gentleness of you in your videos . Thank you for sharing
Learn to observe the birds:) ❤️ this sign as I observe avian species quite alot as you do with your feathered friends. Sorry about the cake and bread...we've all done it but im sure the chickens enjoyed it.. Congrats on completion of the walls....home very soon. Bless bless Martjin.
It's always a pleasure to watch you do all of these beautiful things. The ceiling in the cabin is gorgeous with the beams and the window, of course the walls too. Your look of satisfaction was great! It must be so gratifying to accomplish what you have done, not just here but in your travels as well. Then the look of frustration with the bread; oh well these things happen. The time goes fast while watching these videos. See you next week. Take care
I bet you're glad you can move on from building up the stone. It looks beautiful. I hope the pesticide helped the flea problem. Beautiful scenery/views as usual. Thank you for sharing.
I love these Sunday videos. When you were on the big rock overlook, i couldn't see a single cell tower or wind turbine. Gorgeous. I love the studied pace of your improvements. Best to you❤.
Martijn i have no idea where or how you get your motivation to continue placing stones etc. I have an 1890 house with a rock basement and those kind of basement needs love once in a while. Watching you and other videos how to apply motar has helped me a lot. It's the motivation to get down there and do it that I find the most difficult. Thumbs up to you for your patience, your will power can make us see the finish line. Congratulations! Ÿour cabin looks really good. Sorry for your baking this week, hope it will be better for you next week, have a good one and thank you for the walk it's always so beautiful.
Doing super well Martijn!!! Better use a dry method (compressed air) to remove the loose morter. You built this wonderful roof to keep the water out .....
Je suis heureuse de voir que l'on a des points communs, c'est rare. Avec mon époux nous faisions des randonnées dans le Mercantour, il était paysagiste voila bientôt deux ans qu'il s'est endormi, il me manque. Martijn tes vidéos me font beaucoup de bien. Cathy
I also want to say that you are a role model for me in how you handle mistakes, failures and disappointments. You just learn what you did wrong and try again. It has really been a help to me in my daily life to watch the way you do that. I hope next week is easier on you!
Nooo, I felt so bad for the bread burning! Don't know why, just seeing someone looking forward to a little piece of enjoyment and then not getting the result always gets me. :')
Watching you place these stones in a tetras like manner is absolutely incredible. You are not doing just what is required by the Italian Government, you are going above and beyond. It has been such a pleasure watching this transformation thus far. I cannot wait to see more.
Beautiful! Your progress is so inspiring! We recent got a rural home with a well and septic. Our grass yard was torn up doing tree removal and retaining wall work, rather than investing the time and money to grow grass again, we went with Dutch White Clover. Seed sprouts in just a few days, once growing minimal mainteance…no watering, no mowing, no fertilizing, no weeding, it spreads, chokes out weeds, stays lush green, perinneal and the flowers attract pollinators. I highly recommend.
Weer prachtige muziek! Ach wat zielig voor je dat het brood en je boterkoek verbrandde en de tomaten niet goed zijn, maar...pachtige muren binnen en buiten! En weer een kip die een mooi ei heeft gelegd en gewandeld in een mooie omgeving met een glimlach op je gezicht. Fijn!😊
Martijn, you are an inspiration. Your hard work is most certainly paying off, particularly with the stone work, it looks like it has been there as long as the house. Great to see your lawn is growing so well. I look forward to all your videos, seeing your outstanding hard work and the beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing your journey.
I would like to say how much I appreciate the videos you make. I've recently watched a Netherlands couple in Portugal doing something similar off grid, but there is a quality to your videos which is exceptional. You have such a good eye for photography and there is soul in your videos and a wonderful feel for the landscape and life. And the Alps are a special place.
Impeccable work as usual, Martijn. Even chickens have their off days. I love how they are comfortably attached to you and the gentle clucking brings back good childhood memories.
What a testament your carefully placed stonework Martijn. I know you were so looking forward to those tomatoes. I know you'll make a splendid greenhouse. Those hens need a rooster. Looking at your terrace where you have the sprinkler, I thought of a small patch of grapes 🍇 and maybe some olive trees 🌳 Bread is your thing.....I know you'll make another soon and it'll be delicious. Such beautiful scenes and I know the inside will be cozy and full this winter of friends and family visiting.
the ebb& flow. burnt offerings to the spirits. Great work, Some people make it on a magazine, but your a great Time person needed this millennium. IMO. Good health& rest to you.🍀🍁
Lime mortar on the wall would make the cabin brighter. You apply it by throwing it at the wall. Then you can smooth it out with a coarse brush. The lime mortar also fills up any voids. It is also faster than trying to fill every cavity by hand.
It might not have been a "great"gardening year but it has been a great "learning"year in the garden and that's what gardens are! You've "grown" a beautiful house, chickens and your editing just gets better and better!
The roof on the doghouse turned out nicely. Just like I imagined. Some Italian terracotta pots with plants, against the wall and on the edge will make all the difference.
Another wonderful sharing of your existence there that is loved by those of us around the world! The cabin just looks fantastic. What a gift you give us all each week! Thank you for sharing your story with us!
Another milestone met, and as you appreciate the work of those before you on this land, many more will appreciate all your work in generations to come. Your channel brings such a nice way to begin the day.
That happened to our tomatoes too as a beginner hobby farmer they don't like the wet dutch sommers so much.. The year after we bought a little greenhouse and we ended up with so much tomatoes that i had to can them for 4 days straight. Bell peppers (paprika) and cucumbers are also permanent residents in there. You'll learn what the best is for your vegetable garden eventually.
ALL the talk about fleas, buy a Citronella candle, the bucket size. Put it inside the room ,& burn it. Not only fleas will leave. Your videos inspire me to try to come to Italy, just to enjoy, a scenic drives and enjoy that area.
Each week so many people from far flung places with such diverse experiences come together to enjoy Martijn's beautiful corner of the world - I wonder if there are other channels that have a similar positive impact on a global community.
Those chickens are just praying that you keep burning the cake and bread. What a treat for them. Everything looks lovely. I had trouble growing tomatoes when I lived in the mountains too. I had good luck with carrots, beets, onions and the salad stuff. Have fun with it, that's all that matters. Thank you for the videos.
You may have burned the cake and the bread, but the arch looks beautiful, and the finished walls are another achievement after consistent effort. Well done for plugging away when things get hard. The new valley scene at the end was beautiful. See you next week
Gotta love a man that bakes. Women don’t care if it’s burnt we just love watching you make it. Keep baking😁
Recently I've noticed you a little tired. The cake and burnt bread are just a symptom of this.
Perhaps a little physical rest will help put things back in their proper place.
This project of yours is physically and mentally very exhausting.
A rest will help keep you safer.
Have a break.
We will still be here waiting, don't worry.
Have a Nice week Martjin!
✌️
i thought exactly the same, when he ran down to the view point and then seemed to nearly trip. The way he stands so close to the edge always makes me nervous but this time my heart nearly stopped. Please take care Martijn, u are not a bird 😉
My parents would say you don't know what tired is ...
Dude was kicking it in Mexico over winter ... Not doing to bad
Yes... but OUR Brother Martijn, needs our support to tell him, maybe yell at him... to rest more. He's hard
For the very first time, your room looks like it could be a home. Well done.
Yes, the stone work is looking beautiful Martijn! You’ll have many years of enjoying the light on those walls and roof stones and timber ceilings. The time and care you have taken honours the materials and will bring you pleasure always. Well done.
I bet we all feel we would like to pass a hand through the UA-cam screen to help Martjn when he lifts one of those heavy stones
I hope this donation will help you in some small way. I love your videos.
HOW NICE PEOPLE THERE ARE ..... CONGRATULATIONS !
Bless you
Awwww, how sweet 😂
Once again, Martijn, you have calmed my soul with gentle slow persistence, and beautiful cinematography.... Sunday mornings are spent enjoying time watching your efforts. Thank you. You have become my favorite channel...
i like when the chickens talk its relaxing
I’ve been watching UA-cam since it’s inception way back in the day. This has easily been a top 5 ongoing “series” for me. I stumbled upon the first video I believe 3 days after it was originally uploaded, I’m not sure why I even clicked it. But I did, and here we are.
What a journey it’s been brother, thank you for sharing.
what are the others
I'm the same! I have no idea how it showed up on my feed as I almost exclusively use UA-cam to listen to Skyrim music 😂 yet something made me click it and I've been hooked ever since! I'm also curious what your other series on YT are, I've tried to find something that comes close to Martijn whilst I'm eagerly awaiting his next video 😊
Escape to Rural France is another one for me
I am glad you sprayed the walls for the fleas. You have to do it again in 7 days as the flea eggs hatch in that time. As a pet owner who had inside and outside cats over the years I have done battle with flea infestation and it's such a pain. If you put food grade diatomaceous earth on the floors and in the chicken coop it will prevent fleas and mites from the chickens. Put some under their nests also. It will kill the bugs naturally. I love your videos and look forward to watching them every Sunday morning. So much hard work and you have made so much progress.The walls you have built look outstanding. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Martijn, you are the most uniquely well tempered person possible! And wonderfully talented and hard working, too! You have my respect and admiration!
under 10% cares enough to even click the like button. Consistently getting a masterpiece every sunday is worth both a like and a comment in my world. Appreciate you Martjin.
I click the like button, in response to your post!
Exactly. What does it cost to like sth. I like everything I watch.
You are absolutely correct. I never think to but from now on I will!
I always click just before watching the video, just to make sure.
I always click the like button, since it helps Martijn.
I really admire the way that you are building; not only in your level of skill - which is very impressive, but also in your approach of not wanting to impose yourself on the house and landscape, but respect what is there, and preserve what you love about it. Without sacrificing your own human needs for warmth, safety and comfort.
So often in design programmes you see people falling in love with an old building, but you just see the old soul of the building dissapearing behind the modern renovations. So I really admire your way. You really embody the ideal of 'craftsmanship'
Wow! the reason you chose a peaceful mountain was to renovate with patience, time and tranquility. Rome certainly wasn't built in a day, your patience amazes me Martijn well done!! 🙂
He is amazing, isn't he!?!
@@dianeteichen5720 he certainly is ☺️
About the mystery of the egg color: It is not the color of the plumage that determines the shell color, but depends on the breed and is recognizable by the color of the bare earlobe behind the corn. Hens with white earlobes lay white eggs, hens with brown earlobes lay brown eggs. 🙂
And, to make it fun, there are eggceptions to the certain earlobe color = certain egg color. 😊
Also, chicken breeds that lay white eggs are apparently more sustainable. They need less food, live longer and produce more eggs on a yearly basis :)
According to the Dutch consumer tv show "Keuringsdienst van waarde".
You have been so patient, placing all of those stones nicely. It is beautiful!!
I often wonder how much of Martijn’s time is spent on his video presentations. I appreciate both the visual and editing aspects of his presentations ~ so professional, thoughtful, and well organized.
I believe he has said that the video work has become a natural part of his work during the week, and then he usually takes a day (Saturday) to edit and upload.
He is a very good videographer AND editor.. also good drone pilot
Yeah. Hey hey true... as part time editor of film... you are correct.
Thing that's difficult is technology does impede creativity.
Kudos to martijn.
It's time for Martijn and you know what to do folks, just relax and inhale 😊
I know what to do!!!! Cheers mate!!! Blessings to you, your life and to your loved ones 🌹❤️💋
😂😊❤
Exactly: stop doing my work to watch his. He’s a good teacher.
I’ve been waiting for days! Thank you Martijn.
Bei Tomaten ist wichtig dass sie regengeschützt stehen, entweder nahe der Hauswand oder mit einem Dach. Beim Giesen nicht auf das Laub und möglichst morgens. Dann fällt es dem Schimmel ( Mehltau ) schwer sich zu entwickeln liebe Grüße aus Bayern
“This happens - Alright”
3 words we should all live by.
Another inspirational instalment.
@MarkHopper-nl5xq, YES! You are so right another inspirational installment!! Love Martijn!!
The chickens were happy you burned the cake. And know you were excited about the first egg! Gardens are all about trial and error. What beautiful walks!😊❤
Well said, I do enjoy that he shows the parts that didn’t work out so well. Adds a human element to this near perfect show!
I just hope that when you finish your mountain housing project, you do not stop making videos of those natural landscapes and with that music of exquisite taste. Best regards.
As always I'm impressed with the fruits of your labor that continue to manifest themselves in such beautiful ways. I was reminded today on your walk of a quote by Michelangelo "My soul can find no staircase to Heaven unless it be through Earth's loveliness. ” Every Sunday you inspire me to see my world, not just visit it. Have a wonderful week Martijn.
@Lazzeroni-NorCal, what lovely words spoken to and about Martijn. One can tell you connect with him as I feel I do, too. Martijn is unique in many ways and much is gained by watching him and “getting” his outlook on life. I loved the quote from Michelangelo, beautiful! Thank you for sharing. 💚 from Texas
Beautiful how a heart sees a heart and is blessed in the observation.
With your skills you could build a beautiful oven made of stones,.... you would cook everything in it!!!!
40:18 #A #Legendary #Landscape #Perspective #My #Lord
We feel right at home, Martijn Doolaard. You show many people that feeling.
Such an honest portrayal between your struggles and successes in the midst of your sharing all the beauty surrounding you. You are a superb artist in so many ways!
You were so right about making the arch, just because it's pretty! It's more than pretty!
It’s such an honour to be a part of this process and I couldn’t be more excited to watch each week! Sometimes I even watch twice just to help the channel. It’s relaxing and so wonderful to see things moving forward nice and slowly and with such love and care!
Some weeks you really need two viewings to get the full effect and understand all the details.
Én már harmadszor nézem és mindig találokk új mozzanatokat ami korábban elkerülte a figyelmemet.
Bravo for the last stone!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It’s been a journey!🫶🏻
Your dedication to the integrity of this project is outstanding!😎
Your chickens are producing eggs! Nice to have for breakfast!🐓🍳
Thanks for sharing Journey!❤🥰🫶🏻
Thanks, I’m so please to “visit” your place every Sunday. Warm greetings from South America, Chile.
The the arch and walls are definitely a work of art! We never miss an episode. Please protect your eyes when chipping away at those stones. A friend lost an eye that way. So preventable.
Hello Martijn and all! 😊
As my mother used to say, “Some days roast beef, some days gravy.” I look forward to your videos every Sunday. Thank you for the documentation of your peaceful struggles.
Congratulations on placing the last stone in the wall. We're glad you're taking some relaxing time for yourself and enjoying whatever calls you. Happy Sunday to you and everyone! 😊
Awesome drone and landscaping footage on all your videos...really enjoy them. I finally caught up to the last one. Those cabins are going to be worth a fortune when you're done. I can envision old style outdoor lanterns hanging from the cabin stone walls soon. It's going to look amazing. Thank you for the time you put into editing the videos. The view from up there is priceless. It has become a relaxation therapy for me to watch them. Looking forward to more.
Love what you are doing beautiful craftsmanship, one thing have you ever considered getting a pair of safety glasses ? Thank you for sharing!!!!
Martijn, the white chicken is a bit in love with you 😉
A big hello from Australia 🇦🇺.The thing I have enjoyed since the beginning is how meticulous you are. Keep up the excellent work as it is and will pay huge dividends for your future. It is an absolute joy watching your work.
Some days we are the windscreen and some days the bug. I appreciate your style of visual story telling. Thank you Martin.
I think a polytunnel would be great for next years crops
yep, agreed
A polytunnel is very cost-efficient. But ugly as hell. My guess is Martijn would opt for a geodesic dome greenhouse. I can' t imagine he would go for an ordinary polytunnel.
The beauty of the timber and stone is intoxicating. You are a craftsman and I appreciate what you are doing. Thank you.
Chickens like a perch in front of the nesting box. Its best to have one that folds up during the day then it is put down in the evening to encourage them to lay in the box in the evening. They also like the color red. It attracts them the same way the cocks comb does. In commercial egg operations you will often see a red curtain in front.of the nesting box. They like the color and privacy it provides.
King Alfred burnt the cakes too Martijn - not to worry. Your cottage looks like it is going to be very cozy this Winter - it is an amazing achievement. Your process is so mindful of your surroundings and the history and natural geography of your chosen location - it is beautiful to watch.
Wooow...You must be very pleased 👍👍👍Kind regards from Switzerland👋🤠
It must leave you with a tremendous sense of achievement Martijn, when you look at what you have done of late … the digging out of the ground to take the sewerage pipes etc was such a physical task, given that you had to deal with huge slabs of stone in the trench and then there seemed to be continuous rain which really made the whole project that much more challenging. In all the time that you have baked bread this time is the only time it didn’t work … so I wouldn’t worry about that 😉
The painstakingly slow pace on finalizing the stone walls in the cabin just speaks of your commitment to your standard of workmanship… well done 👍 Durban SA🇿🇦
Dank je wel, Martijn, prachtig wederom. Also, your honesty in showing the 'failures' (baking) really add to the quality and value of your content. Truly appreciated.
As always, the time I spend with you is restful. I can sympathize with you on the tomatoes. My garden was pretty much a failure this year. There is always next year. I am not familiar with raising chickens. Will the chicken coop be alright for them during the winter? It is so open. Can’t wait for next week’s installment. Have a good week Martijn.
I live in Ireland and my hen's preferred to roost in one particular apple tree, all year round. They each had their own branch, with Russell the rooster on top 😊
we get the early blight and late blight here on our Tomatoes/potatoes. gather all the dead stuff and bag it, to keep it from living over in the soil. You can harvest the green tomatoes, put in box in a dark place and they will ripen slowly.
I watch martjin work, i feel inspired! I know i can't achieve what he can, but it motivates me to do the best that i can!
Love my Sunday evenings, watching such gorgeous craftsmanship,patience and the very few cooking fails 😝
The scenery’s stunning,and hope your flea market has moved on ❤
While thunder and lightning hits here in the Achterhoek of the Netherlands, the distant cowbells and scenic mountains calm me as always. This was another great episode. Thank you Martijn. Well appreciated. thank you for showing and till next week.
Love the cow bells at the end. Reminds me of waking up in a tent in Switzerland when the cows were going up the mountain.
😂😂Agree that the cowbells in Martijn's videos sound lovely....BUT...when I enjoyed a wonderful summer holiday in Interlaken the incessant cowbells were a tad trying ...as the old saying goes..."everything in moderation" 😂
When your project is done (?!?) you have a career as a documentary director awaiting you. Your artistry and vision is evident every single second.
From Martijn’s CV … “Martijn Doolaard is a photographer, filmmaker and travel writer” …
Thank you for your time and labors to record your work. I got my piers dug for my cottage. Using honeycomb limestone rip-rap and Jacobsville brownstone for the veneer. Like the Temples of Malta. Doing a post and beam square saddle notched timber frame. Post and lintel old world style kitchen with masonry stove/oven/heater. I hope to build a broch in a flat stone style close to yours one day. Maybe find a high altitude heirloom tomato like Sasha's Altai or Aurora. Both are a 60 day tomato.
Hi Martijn. I look forward to every Sunday morning, (here in Florida,USA) to see your wonderful journey full of construction, everyday life and beautiful Italian landscaping. I get so excited every Saturday night knowing that in the morning I will be able to watch your journey. Your videos bring me peace. You are so easy going and that gives me a sense of calmness. And for that I also want to say Thank You!!
Continue the great job you do in everything and i wish you many, many blessings. Until next Sunday. 😔 😊❤🙏
Amazing progress! So nice to see a patient one with the stones, including carefully moving the heavy ones on your own. You are blessed with an athleticism, work ethic, and artistry very seldom seen. In a metaphorical sense, all this work has taken you to a “point” of breakthrough, marking a “cornerstone” amongst the many “milestones”. Admiration and respect for all your achievements.
Martijn,
I really enjoy the chickens. My grandmother kept me a lot when I was very young, and she always had chickens. I used to wake up early, and I could hear them talking under my window.
Your videos showing the chickens make me remember that and smile.
Always up early on Sunday to patiently await a new episode !!! Thank you !!!
I imagine living at the top of the mountain away from the energies of a larger city bring a quietness and sharper awareness of the birds and wind and the chickens and the sound of utter quietness… being able to be alone without being lonely is rare.. I enjoy the gentleness of you in your videos . Thank you for sharing
Learn to observe the birds:) ❤️ this sign as I observe avian species quite alot as you do with your feathered friends. Sorry about the cake and bread...we've all done it but im sure the chickens enjoyed it.. Congrats on completion of the walls....home very soon. Bless bless Martjin.
It's always a pleasure to watch you do all of these beautiful things. The ceiling in the cabin is gorgeous with the beams and the window, of course the walls too. Your look of satisfaction was great! It must be so gratifying to accomplish what you have done, not just here but in your travels as well. Then the look of frustration with the bread; oh well these things happen. The time goes fast while watching these videos. See you next week. Take care
Check your chickens aren’t egg bound gently soak them in some warm water. Could be a reason they are suddenly not moving well.
She looked like she was simply sunbathing, to me. 🤷♀️
Ours are awfully moody. They are constantly broody and lay sporadically but are otherwise happy.
@@kellymesser3224 Yes .
I bet you're glad you can move on from building up the stone. It looks beautiful. I hope the pesticide helped the flea problem. Beautiful scenery/views as usual. Thank you for sharing.
I love these Sunday videos. When you were on the big rock overlook, i couldn't see a single cell tower or wind turbine. Gorgeous. I love the studied pace of your improvements. Best to you❤.
Martijn i have no idea where or how you get your motivation to continue placing stones etc. I have an 1890 house with a rock basement and those kind of basement needs love once in a while. Watching you and other videos how to apply motar has helped me a lot. It's the motivation to get down there and do it that I find the most difficult. Thumbs up to you for your patience, your will power can make us see the finish line. Congratulations! Ÿour cabin looks really good. Sorry for your baking this week, hope it will be better for you next week, have a good one and thank you for the walk it's always so beautiful.
Doing super well Martijn!!! Better use a dry method (compressed air) to remove the loose morter.
You built this wonderful roof to keep the water out .....
Je suis heureuse de voir que l'on a des points communs, c'est rare. Avec mon époux nous faisions des randonnées dans le Mercantour,
il était paysagiste voila bientôt deux ans qu'il s'est endormi, il me manque. Martijn tes vidéos me font beaucoup de bien. Cathy
I just love the sound of the cowbells. They have their own soothing melody. Thank you for sharing that beautiful place with us.
I also want to say that you are a role model for me in how you handle mistakes, failures and disappointments. You just learn what you did wrong and try again. It has really been a help to me in my daily life to watch the way you do that. I hope next week is easier on you!
Your work is wonderful you take me to a place that I won’t ever be able to travel to thank you 😊
Thanks for posting and sharing. Glad for you to have gotten the first brown egg. Roof to the utility room looks great.
Huge fan of your work sir!
Thanks for posting.
Nooo, I felt so bad for the bread burning! Don't know why, just seeing someone looking forward to a little piece of enjoyment and then not getting the result always gets me. :')
Watching you place these stones in a tetras like manner is absolutely incredible. You are not doing just what is required by the Italian Government, you are going above and beyond. It has been such a pleasure watching this transformation thus far. I cannot wait to see more.
Slow and steads wins the game. In spite of the burned cake and bread. Watching is food for the soul. Keep going!
Thank you so much 😘😘
Another episode please 😍
Another prove of outstanding craftsmanship and editorial skills far beyond any amateur's reach...Cinematic quality. And easy so.
21:10 in the top view the new roof looks amazing😱😍
Beautiful! Your progress is so inspiring! We recent got a rural home with a well and septic. Our grass yard was torn up doing tree removal and retaining wall work, rather than investing the time and money to grow grass again, we went with Dutch White Clover. Seed sprouts in just a few days, once growing minimal mainteance…no watering, no mowing, no fertilizing, no weeding, it spreads, chokes out weeds, stays lush green, perinneal and the flowers attract pollinators. I highly recommend.
Weer prachtige muziek! Ach wat zielig voor je dat het brood en je boterkoek verbrandde en de tomaten niet goed zijn, maar...pachtige muren binnen en buiten! En weer een kip die een mooi ei heeft gelegd en
gewandeld in een mooie omgeving met een glimlach op je gezicht. Fijn!😊
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Martijn, you are an inspiration. Your hard work is most certainly paying off, particularly with the stone work, it looks like it has been there as long as the house. Great to see your lawn is growing so well. I look forward to all your videos, seeing your outstanding hard work and the beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing your journey.
This is going to be a fabulous home with so much character. Well done.
I would like to say how much I appreciate the videos you make. I've recently watched a Netherlands couple in Portugal doing something similar off grid, but there is a quality to your videos which is exceptional. You have such a good eye for photography and there is soul in your videos and a wonderful feel for the landscape and life. And the Alps are a special place.
Impeccable work as usual, Martijn. Even chickens have their off days. I love how they are comfortably attached to you and the gentle clucking brings back good childhood memories.
Every week, an absolute gem.
What a testament your carefully placed stonework Martijn. I know you were so looking forward to those tomatoes. I know you'll make a splendid greenhouse. Those hens need a rooster. Looking at your terrace where you have the sprinkler, I thought of a small patch of grapes 🍇 and maybe some olive trees 🌳 Bread is your thing.....I know you'll make another soon and it'll be delicious. Such beautiful scenes and I know the inside will be cozy and full this winter of friends and family visiting.
Olive trees at 1700 meters altitude ??!! Grapes maybe but not olive trees...
Why do hens need a rooster??
@@masaai9190 Why do hens need the rooster ??!! 😳😳🤣🤣 Just because they need...think yourself...
Is that flower at the end fireweed? It looks like flowers we have here in Alaska.
hens really do not *need* a rooster.
the ebb& flow. burnt offerings to the spirits. Great work, Some people make it on a magazine, but your a great Time person needed this millennium. IMO. Good health& rest to you.🍀🍁
The Art and Science of Leveraging Large Stones
Lime mortar on the wall would make the cabin brighter. You apply it by throwing it at the wall. Then you can smooth it out with a coarse brush. The lime mortar also fills up any voids. It is also faster than trying to fill every cavity by hand.
It might not have been a "great"gardening year but it has been a great "learning"year in the garden and that's what gardens are! You've "grown" a beautiful house, chickens and your editing just gets better and better!
Te digo siempre desde Ezeiza Argentina
Your cinematographer made your opening scenes like a Rembrandt painting with the superb lighting.
Great look on the doghouse arch. Glad you are able to continue on your stone cabins.
The roof on the doghouse turned out nicely. Just like I imagined.
Some Italian terracotta pots with plants, against the wall and on the edge will make all the difference.
Another wonderful sharing of your existence there that is loved by those of us around the world! The cabin just looks fantastic. What a gift you give us all each week! Thank you for sharing your story with us!
Another milestone met, and as you appreciate the work of those before you on this land, many more will appreciate all your work in generations to come. Your channel brings such a nice way to begin the day.
That happened to our tomatoes too as a beginner hobby farmer they don't like the wet dutch sommers so much.. The year after we bought a little greenhouse and we ended up with so much tomatoes that i had to can them for 4 days straight. Bell peppers (paprika) and cucumbers are also permanent residents in there. You'll learn what the best is for your vegetable garden eventually.
ALL the talk about fleas, buy a Citronella candle, the bucket size. Put it inside the room ,& burn it. Not only fleas will leave.
Your videos inspire me to try to come to Italy, just to enjoy, a scenic drives and enjoy that area.
Each week so many people from far flung places with such diverse experiences come together to enjoy Martijn's beautiful corner of the world - I wonder if there are other channels that have a similar positive impact on a global community.
The light reflects beautifully off the wood beams and rock walls. Going to be a lovely home.
Thank you for one more very inspirational video. Your patience is commendable. Hope you will manage to move in the cabin by winter.
Those chickens are just praying that you keep burning the cake and bread. What a treat for them. Everything looks lovely. I had trouble growing tomatoes when I lived in the mountains too. I had good luck with carrots, beets, onions and the salad stuff. Have fun with it, that's all that matters. Thank you for the videos.