CRUNCH TIME AT THE RENO - FIRST GUESTS ARRIVING IN 2 WEEKS - Still some things to be done - Ep 184
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Hi Guys,
Join us on this video and help us get our vacation rental ready for our special guests. We are 2 weeks away from their arrival, need to get the rest of our to do list complete.
It has been a long happy hard working adventurous road, with quite a bit of delays and frustration thrown in. At the end of the day , it has all been worth it.
The most important for us is that this place becomes a comfortable and happy place for our guests, just like it is for us.
We hope you enjoyed the video and the progress that we have made to this point.
Love having you with us on our journey,
Carlos & Laura
xoxo
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The videos are getting better and better. Love the truth.
Love seeing your progress ❤
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Another interesting and informative video, obviously ;)
Glad you enjoyed the video. Take good care. Tony!
Another beautiful video, the weather is gorgeous! I can certainly understand your frustration for not getting things finalized in your home, but people on the islands seem very layed back, plus the workers with trades seem to overbook and leave you in middle of things, hope all goes well and you don’t stress too much… Zena is having the time of her life, always love to see her. Enjoy all this beauty.
Aside from all the frustration, we have to be thankful for the life we are living. This is the most important at the end of the day. Cheers!
I feel fortunate that any work on our family home is done by our extended family who lives there & they have a construction and home improvement company. Others have told me that they struggle to get work finished just like you guys. That is so frustrating. I hope you guys get things finished soon!
It is awesome if you have a relative that can do the job that is required. I also see some that are very handy and tackle it themselves. I believe there is going to be a change for the good, and this will be welcomed for anyone coming from the outside and for the ones that live here. We are at the finish line. Take good care!
Thanks for the update on your reno. You guys are doing an awesome job with the landscaping, and it looks great! I feel your frustration about getting everything perfect, but all your viewers are sympathetic about the challenges you're facing. It seems to be a common theme on the Azores, and island life around the world in general. Whatever you do, stay healthy and don't stress over the things you can't control.
Thank you so much for your caring, encouraging words. We are working through it, leaving a lot along the way. Take good care. Cheers
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Good day, I haven't commented in a while, but had to day, I feel your frustration, the same thing happened to us..I guess it's not just the workers in São Miguel, it looks like it's a problem across the Island's... Have a great day!
Carlos, your with barbecue project is a prime example of a trend that drives many of us nuts these days. - over-promising and under-delivering. At least you have the "poor-man's" bbq to get you by until the project is complete. Frustrations aside, as with so many of your videos, I could sense the deep gratitude that you and Laura share for the culture and beauty that is the place called Pico Island. Zena seems to have an appreciation for it as well! Don't work too hard...
Thank you so much for the kind words, we really appreciate it. Even though we are frustrated at times, we also take time to not only laugh at ourselves, but to acknowledge how awesome these islands are and how lucky we are. Zeena does love the island life. Take good care!
Yes Carlos sometimes I no how you feel I've been through it and felt the same way luckily I ran into a good guy but you need to be on top of them my wife is there now and she did a fireplace barbeque and patio in 3 weeks
It's incredible how many of us have or are going through this ongoing problem. We will think positive, hope it changes for the better. Take good care!
I'm coming from Oakville soon to supervise our home build start...going to be there for a few months. I'm dealing with the same issues with builders not living up to commitments. As amazing as the Island is, this is the biggest issue i've encountered there. Best of luck guys...i feel your frustration but you'll get there....eventually.
You are right to speak to the challenges faced with the project. I've experienced your disappointment and frustration. If only people were upfront about what they can or can't do. I agree, the vast majority of trades are honest with timelines. I can feel the hurt in you. In the end all will come together my friends. Abraço from the mainland 👏🥂
We are not asking for too ,much, just to be treated like they would like to be treated. It's very important to be respectful, caring and honest; a lot of these workers think otherwise. It's important to speak up, or else this will continue on this sad path. We, the good caring people will prevail. Take good care!
Carlos, your frustrations with the work ethic in the island has existed for as long as I can remember. I have looked at property there to buy would love to be able to do long stays but owning something is out of the question for me because of the hard time finding good labour. Maybe I can rent out your beautiful place. Stay positive and don't stress its not good for the blood pressure😂
You are right, but it seems that its a lot worse now. There is a lot of people that would like to spend longer time here, but are afraid. We believe that things will improve, they have too. Take good care!
Hi Carlos and Laura I been watching your videos from day one great job I moved from canada Mississauga I moved to terceira I am Porto Martin’s and the problem you having I went true it I renovated my all house it took one year anyway keep up with your videos
Muitos parabéns Laura e Carlos, pela conclusão do vosso belo projecto. Saúde e sorte! Abraços
Muito obrigado Tio. Abraco e Saude!
❤😂Ola amigos, yes its true Carlos about the barbecue, its sad because they need work ,wish you like getting someone you could trust, beijinhos Alice from mississauga
It will all work out, must think positive. We believe the good workers will win over bad workers. Take care!
I will be there in July and sept I am 60 and for as long as I can remember they pretend to be nice and promise to do the work. In the end we wait forever. Lucky I am a handy person. Ican do most jobs myself Good luck Carlos
That is exactly what happens with most of these characters. I am starting to see a few good signs pointing to an increase of quality, not a huge increase but its still an increase. I will be 60 in July, hard for me to believe. We are leaving back to Canada May 2, probably wont return until October or November. Are you in Canada? How long are you staying on Pico? Cheers!
Nice 🥑s 🍊 s. That’s another positive, the great produce. I had an Azorean pineapple, very sweet.
Carlos, I’m sure there’s a UA-cam video somewhere that shows you how to build an outside bbq? 😉
We feel your pain! Someone told us that part of the reason this happens is that people here don't like to say "no" so they tell you what you want to hear. I'm sure other times the worker is just a flake! I've heard locals have to deal with the same issues finding good workers, and get frustrated too. Don't lose sight of how far you've come though! The place looks amazing! And if a few things are unfinished for now, your visitors/renters will understand. Fingers crossed for excellent weather for your first renters' stay. Good luck and hope to see you before too long, when the dust settles over there ;-) and you take that ferry over again.
Than you for your kind words, we really appreciate it. I do know that saying no is hard for some, including me at times. The workers that leave you hanging are different, they just don't care about right or wrong. We believe it will get better. We are feel very thankful for the life we live, there are so many worse things. Hope to see you soon! Cheers!
Carlos and Laura, unfortunately that's an old problem. Going back about thirty years ago in St. Michael, my mom had the same problem. It was a strugle to finish a bathroom, but don't give up. Give Zena a big kiss for me and enjoy her as much as you can. We just lost our ragdoll and miss her terribly. Good luck guys and God bless💕
Thank for your comment, and sorry for your loss. We believe things will improve. Take care!
The house looks beautiful and the view is worth a million dollars. Simply gorgeous!!!
@@ligiasilva5222 We are very lucky & thankful, this is the main thing. Take care!
This was such an awesome video. You like us and many others are and have experienced the same empty promises. We contracted with someone to build a structure for us to replace a gate. It was a simple structure so that we could finish it by adding wood to it. We offered payment, said he could do it at his own pace, he said no payment necessary, but needless to say the structure was never done. We ended up building in California and taking it over. Very good decision and we are extremely pleased with the outcome. Contacted someone to help with gardening. Unfortunately it was during the week long festa in lajes. He told me he would come the following week. Never showed up. It is just sad to me that everyone needs a job, but no one wants to work. Just imagine where we would be if we did not show up for our employers. Have a great stay😊
Hello Laura and Carlos, it's a pity that you are being displaced by your workmen. We have arrived in Sao Mateus yesterday evening and have not yet been to our reno site.
Today we will relax a bit because we once again had - thanks to TAP (take another plane) - a somewhat adventurous journey with an unplanned overnight stop on Terceira after our overnite stop in Lisboa.
We are very curious to see what our craftsmen have been working on since September. But first we will enjoy our "vacation" this Sunday before we go to our house tomorrow.
We also hope to meet each other in the next few days.
Best regards Dagmar & Ansgar
Welcome back to the island, glad you are here. Enjoyed your visit today, we will connect before you go back. Saude!
Hi guys, so unfortunate that your in this situation. I really hope that you find someone that can do the job, a good job at reasonable price and within a reasonable time frame, but you guys are doing a great job with the pathway, your place looks amazing. Omg i have to say again, Zena is such a cutie. I'm glad you guys hopefully found someone that can do your bbq, i hope that works out for you this time. All the best it will be exciting to see. So nice that you have been experiencing great weather. Until next week, take care.
We are at the finish line, really appreciate you positive words. We have had some really nice weather lately. Zeena is definitely a character. Take good care, Sue!
I miss listening to the woo hoo birds in the morning
Nice sounds of the morning. Cheers!
Bom dia Carlos,Laura and Zena 👋 Sorry to hear about the workers delaying your progress. This home has come a long way. You two started with a house and now it looks like a Comfy home. Eu gosto muito de video quado voce fala em Portuguese. Laura cozinha muito bom. Eu gosto de ovos. I try to practice Portugues almost every day. I know that one day I will be abel to speak it fluently. I have a question my husband believes that living in the Azores would be very expensive and not affordable to retire to. He says it will be like Hawaii way too expensive. Can these two places be compared to each other? Obrigada ate logo 🇺🇸😁
Olá. Prices are nothing like Hawaii. Not even close. Things are more expensive here than they were 3 years ago, but it is still very affordable. Our car insurance, house insurance, car tax, etc. are less expensive than where we lived on Mainland USA. Here on Pico, the sales tax is 16% (23% on mainland Portugal), but we don’t mind. There are so many things that are less than what we paid for in US. Also, free or little cost healthcare means you won’t go bankrupt like you can in the US if you end up with something catastrophic. We love it here. We love our retired life here. And we are grateful for the fresh air, clean water, ocean views… and you can’t put a price tag on feeling safe.
Thank you so much for that information. It really helps. I also agree you cannot put a price tag on feeling safe. Obrigada maggiemunroe.
Right on Carlos! Tell it like it is. I like to hear good news but we need to know the good and the bad. Hang in there and thanks to you and Laura for your videos.
Carlos that’s very true what you are saying, here in São Miguel we have the same problem trying to find good bricklayer s yes it is a shame I learned how to do things on my own, the good thing is I have a bit of construction background I wish you guys good luck in getting that barbecue finished with such nice weather it feels like having a good barbecue outside take care enjoy the weather in Pico?
We really appreciate your kind positive words, it means a lot. We are at the finish line, the bbq will become reality. It really helps if you can do some things yourself. Take good care! Cheers!
Good afternoon Carlos and Laura. back in the 60s and 70s, when the old generation was still strong that’s the way it was. The new generation they don’t care about the other people. That’s why they do what they do because they don’t care. leaving jobs unfinished.
Great meeting both of you. Thank you for the shout out! Watching your video from Fatima Portugal 🇵🇹
Definitely sounds like there is a great opportunity for a construction / contractor professional to build a business there. Thank you for another great video!
Typical Portuguese neighbour got to love them. I ve been back in Toronto for a month and it feels like I’ve been here for years .😢 I agree Carlos I think the problem there have a problem with that. The 6 months work then they go on unemployment should stop. I’am thinking the government needs to change that or it’s not going to get better. Hope you guys find someone that could get it done for you. Thanks for the update again you can’t help loving that view.😊
Gotta love the nice village neighbor. I always turn to Laura when we are back in Canada for a couple of weeks and I say to her it feels like we been back for 4 months. lol. The Government needs to improve the system, long overdue. I also feel that the people need to start expressing themselves more, maybe like what they do for their soccer teams. For the longest time, the locals just accept the mediocre. Anyways, we are lucky to belong to 2 great countries. Take care, Sergio.
I’m getting much better with my Portuguese now that I’m here!
Your so right Carlos we are going through the same thing in the old times it was just the word of mouth now there is no respect there word don’t mean nothing any more
I hear that a lot, that things take a lot of time in Portugal, you have to be patient.
Good luck with your BBQ. We have a rough time over here in America with people of all ages not showing up or doing a sloppy job. Love the Donnie Trump coconut.🤣🤣
Thank you. This happens all over. Take care.
That negative rant was overdue. It seems to be a common theme I heard from multiple people that things move very slowly. I am still dreaming of renovating one of the beautiful ruins with amazing views. But if it takes ten years, it will not be worth my retirement time. And I would rather go diving or whale watching instead.
Carlos in São Miguel we have the same problem
Hi Carlos, it’s about time you said something like that it was well said I agree I feel your pain. It is the same over here in Canada. Fortunately, we have a lot more to choose from here.
Well, said 👍👍
Maybe it’s time to go back to your roots watch some UA-cam videos and get the satisfaction of doing the work yourself. 😜
Thank you, I really had to try and stay in control. lol. These problems exist everywhere, just didn't realize it was this bad here. I do wish I was handy like my father, it will all work out. We are lucky & thankful that we get to spend time in this wonderful place. Cheers!
I have to go on a whale trip while I’m here, take a plane over to Pico!
Good afternoon. I listened very carefully to the reference to the lack of diligence and professionalism of some people for whom the word given means nothing. From what I have observed in these situations there is nothing new. Whenever someone leaves His beloved Homeland for other geographies to "make a living" whenever he returns he is treated as a "foreigner". You don't understand, it's sad but it happens. And it doesn't need to happen with the "new generation" that doesn't know us, since it also happens with the old generation. Is it due to the success achieved elsewhere? It's just that making a living on someone else's land is hard, very hard. It starts with the simple fact of having to leave your own land to go somewhere else. The explanation for this may lie in "human nature" itself. In fact, there are setbacks here and there, but what is necessary is not to give up. Someone once said "a person is only defeated when they stop fighting" And life is in fact an eternal beginning and new beginning.
I do understand some of it, trying to learn more through our experience. At the end of the day, I believe good people are good people, no matter if they left, never left, live here or their. I know from deep in my soul that I, my parents, and most of the people in my life circle would never be part of this type of behavior. The fortunate thing is that this troubled group is small, way more good than bad in the world. At least this has been my life experience. I really appreciate your observation. Take good care!
Good morning. I did not refer to people in your family circle or the people you interact with on a daily basis, which would be extremely rude on my part and even offensive. I was referring to people who perform contract work and who are always failing, either due to procrastination or the old saying "don't put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow"!!! or as we say in Spanish "Oh mañana; mañana" means some time in the future; later; or much later or never. About your experience of renovating a house I found it interesting, but I myself am in the business and right there in Pico I have been involved in several works, but much more voluminous and extensive. To finish and about the phrase "......way more good than bad in the world" you just have to look without paying too much attention to what is going on in the world at this exact moment to see that unfortunately it is not like that, at least in my modest opinion.@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552
@@JorgeGranito So much good, a little bad, but at the end of the day always room for improvement, either here or anywhere in the world. Thanks again for sharing your perspective and experience, I appreciate it. Saude!
OMG was it ever windy. The locked front door blew open three times oi!
Would like to sit and chat with you snd Laura
That would be good, not sure if it can be this summer. Are you in Canada? Cheers!
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 hey. Yes in caledon I will also be there again in September. I am from Pontas Negras
Now I made the connection. We can always connect in Canada as well cheers
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 that would be nice. Hope to chat with you guys and my wife also
It’s unfortunate you can’t open windows here, the minute I do, a fly enters oi!
Boa, isso é coisa que muitos empresários fazem. É discriminação aos estrangeiros e aos imigrantes que regressam para Portugal. Muitas vezes eles levam mais dinheiro a nós do que ao povo local. Good that needs to be said, that's what many entrepreneurs do. It's discrimination against foreigners and immigrants returning to Portugal. They often also charge more money for the work if they know that you are a foreigner or a returning immigrant. Totally shameful behaviour.
You are correct, unfortunately this happens way too often. I have also seen locals been taken advantage of as well, especially the older ones. I think these bad workers don't really care who they hurt, some are border line criminals. We will think positive going into the future, and believe that more of the good honest caring respectful workers are on the way. Take care!
Carlos, my parents had the same problem in Terceria Island. The Works leave the jobs make excuses then go to the festivals.
Plus, the workers stall because they think to suck up alot money from the Immigrants.
These is what they did to my parent's summer house. With the painting and roofing and the renovations.
They stall !!!! More time take more money immigrant dishes out.
Keep any on on those types people business.
My Parents where very upset the workers there. They slak off take long lunches
Go to festivals when they should be working or they go soccor game.
Trust me my parents had issues with workers over in Terceria Island.
Are those mashed potatoes?
Oh, that was chicken! I see now!
what do u use to edit your videos
Buddy its 2024 everyone is getting lazy to busy with there phones and web its normal now Its sad
Seems to be a universal issue. Lack of work ethics and follow through. I guess it makes you really take things light and easy or it would lead to massive frustration and stress.
It does happen everywhere, more hear than I thought. It will get better. Take care!
I think I comment too much lol. Don’t feel obligated to respond.
You said it yourself, learn how to build your BBQ, or for that matter learn to be a Mason, because it looks like everything on the island is made of brick/stone. Other than the view of the ocean and vegetation I love that you can grow practically anything on the island. Take care.