Looking forward to seeing the finished window. It seems like a lot of figuring! Not to mention the stone shaping, hammering! Noting like having an Irish pub in the neighborhood! Hugs from 🇨🇦
Being claustrophobic this window is the single most important part of the build I really can't wait to see finished. The shower is also high on the list but so much need your window to be a thing.
Good girl for pushing ahead Kirsty. An Irish pub is a definite distraction. How wonderful will it be to have all that light in your little house and to sit inside, (especially in winter and on rainy days), looking at a view. So excited. Greetings from Australia
Hi Ana you should be able to confirm or not that a Shebeen in Australia is or was called a sly grogger in North America they are known as booze cans which makes sense, in Canada they were known as the blind pig I could never understand why.
Oh Kirsty, you are AMAZING! I have watched several people opening holes in walls. Usually they have at least one other person to help and use props (scaffolding with a plate on top that goes into the wall to hold it up). It's going to be sooo good. will make your home so nice to be able to look out at your view. Your house has great stonework.
Woo Hoo! Caution when working with big stones is reasonable. Putting a big old hole in your wall is daunting! Doing one thing that scares you every day is tiring, especially for those of us who are cautious, but, I think you're getting used to it!! 😅 I can wait until you're ready and confident regarding your moves. Enjoy the challenge. I know you'll be successful. As you say, what can happen? Gravity works, stones piled on top of each other mostly stay there unless provoked. You can do this!!! Best for the coming challenge! Angela
Great job on the window, a tricky task. By the look of that glow of light coming through the hole in the window, you will need either shutters or an overhead awning for summer. Might need to throw that into the mix if the design. Another couple Life by Living made their own shutters 😮 but just attached them to the stone sides with brackets and plugs & masonry goo. Did the trick. Anyway 👍, nothing like drinking a beer in a beer garden on a hot day! Cheers from Oz😊
Hi Kristy.Great Job Like always Please be Careful you don't get Hurt and I am Proud of you that you are Kicking Butt again.I Pray you Put a Masks on and I am Happy you have your Glasses on to Cover your Eyes.And behind the Camera is it Sinead help filming you of what your doing for all of Us.Thank you Both ❤. You Ladies Keep Cracking on and Kicking Butt.❤. Can't wait to see the finish Job.❤. Raquel.
@@PortugalfromScratch So you are doing your filming well.Kristy you are always doing a great Job keep Kicking Butt.And I thank God your friend is helping you and Sinead on your Land's to get more done.Very Proud of Both of you.And I Pray Sinead family are having fun with you Ladies Hanging out when you can.Between doing your Work that you want to get done.❤️. Raquel.
You are progressing well with the window opening. When you look from inside it looks as if you could push the stones out, but it's deceiving. Cool bar, weather will play havoc with the timber.
@@PortugalfromScratch I think we mean for the meantime. While you get the hole prepared and window ordered. You could fit a mosquito screen with plain wood frame to keep bugs out and a transparent plastic to help with weather and not block daylight.
Dear Kirsty, your vlog using the new logo you designed, it is perfect, just beautiful!!!!!!!!! Dear Kirsty, you are so kind to your friend and her family. Sooooooo happy you are starting the window work. It looks very difficult to do, but I am sure you will be able to finish it. Just be careful as stones are very big to move. ,
The more used spelling is 'Shebeen' (Sibín being the Irish spelling) and she could call it 'Shady Jane's' (Sinead being the Irish version of the name Jane). Another name for two small pubs is 'The Wink & the Nod' (more international). She could call it 'The Wink' when it's outside in the summer and 'The Nod' when it's indoors in the winter (or vice versa)! Great progress on the stonework, both window and toolshed.
As I am watching, great that you have help with the shed foundation and yes, I would be a little bit scared of the stones. That is a lot of work but it will be a great window. Quite the bar!
I think it will make sense when we see the process. The problem for me is the perspective. It seems really deep and I have a hard time seeing the outside part and the inside part. But no worries you seem like you know. It will be a nice window and the view will be awesome.
Will the rectangular stones be connected somehow or just kind of stacked and held together with mortar? I'm trying to picture the plan. What fun to see some of the things that were on the van. Who would ever guess that there would be a bar in there!
You're doing a great job young lady, brava👏.. I just want to ask, have you done the video about how you started the UA-cam channel and all the equipment you used at the start and now using? Please please, if you haven't yet, do it soon as I'm hoping to start a UA-cam channel but have no clue whatsoever and need information. Thank you so much, i love everything you are doing and love your personality, i wish you were my neighbour but alas I'm here in Italy and you are in Portugal..maybe in the future you can visit😊. Hugs and purrs ❤❤
You can do this Kirsty I am sure of it as daunting as it may seem you have got this far and I don't think you thought you would. Trust your vision because every other vision you have had has worked beautifully 😁 Love the local Irish bar bit of Irish music and it will be the perfect place to be 😁😁
Congrats on facing your fears and tackling that dreaded window project. Bringing in that amazing outdoor light through it will be so worth it. Excited for you! I find if I don't think too much about a project, and just get started, I end up getting less stressed. Will you then tackle completing pointing of the inside kitchen wall window area? I know you'll have to remove sink, stove, etc, but won't it be nice to have one area fully completed. Especially an area you use a lot. Wall to floor shelves next to stove could help too. As always, rooting for you! ❤ Then there's the adorable little Irish pub... down the lane
Overthinking things into the point of freezing is something I definitely do, but just getting going and hoping things fall into place is the best solution to that. I'd like to keep going with the plastering, but this is the base layer and I'm not confident yet in my abilities to do the final rendering just yet. All of that will happen all at once when most of the house is complete. But I'd like to get the stones covered, for sure!
@@PortugalfromScratch Yes, I totally get the freezing up when I think of an entire project. My husband does enough of that for both of us. I tend to just start at one corner, and go, go, go. Rendering too, can be done one wall at a time, so it doesn't become that overwhelming monster you can't face. Best of luck. Your doing great!
Well done on doing the things that scare you.Eat the elephant one bite at a time and soon it will be done. So very proud of you. You continue to inspire me, I also have learned new skills and it's absolutely life changing.
The bar is great. I am sure it will be well used! You need to have fun as well as work hard. I am looking forward when the window is in. Will you be able to open the window?
Sinead is Irish from Kildare. Her aunt is also Irish but moved to Brittany many years ago and her cousin Hannah is Irish/Breton. Paul is French. It's been a fun mix!
Hi! I'm going to buy the rest of what he has, but I'm told they're stones that people used to make to be the wire holders for grape trellises, so maybe ask around for those?
Maybe you should acquire the actual window before you finalize the hole. Are you ordering a custom made sized window? If not then there are standard sized wooden framed windows at hardware stores and you need the hole to match. It could take many weeks to order the window. Framing the window out with a sill and wood around the stone must be exact size.
I'd prefer that but I've been looking and can't find anything I like. Plus, until now, I haven't known the window size I'd need. But I agree that would be much easier and cheaper. I might have one final look around the shops tomorrow when I'm in town, but I think custom is the way I'll go. Making the hole will be very tricky but I have an idea that might make things easier... stay tuned! 😀
Looking forward to seeing the finished window. It seems like a lot of figuring! Not to mention the stone shaping, hammering!
Noting like having an Irish pub in the neighborhood!
Hugs from 🇨🇦
Ya I can’t seem to stop thinking about the angle grinding, too! I’ll be happy when those stones are in place!
Being claustrophobic this window is the single most important part of the build I really can't wait to see finished. The shower is also high on the list but so much need your window to be a thing.
It’s in the way! 😀
I Pray you have fun with your friends at the Lake and Relax your Body and Rest a little bit.❤. Raquel.
Thanks very much!
@@PortugalfromScratch Your Welcome young Lady.❤️. Raquel.
You got me on stilts. Best bar I've seen in 6 decades. Cheers
Ya it's an amazing little space!
I love that big piece of wood! Looks great. It must be so odd to have LIGHT in the kitchen now and even…a lil breeze. I am loving this project
Ya it was cool to see the light shining through... it'll be better through an actual window, though! 😁
Great job by tackling such a big task, not an easy exercise but one that will give you loads of confidence if you succeed, well done !
Yep If I can pull this off I'll definitely have way more stone-working confidence. Thanks!
I can't wait to see the window process and progress. Si ead has a great little set up. The party space is very cool. 🙂👍👍🇨🇦
Me too! Ya it’s a lovely little bar. They did an amazing job!
It will let so much more light in to your abode. You won’t know yourself. Good job.
Yes it'll be amazing!
👏we marvel on the amount of light that goes in. you are very brave. you can do this. we are very confident in your work.
Happy to have the support, thanks!
Good girl for pushing ahead Kirsty. An Irish pub is a definite distraction. How wonderful will it be to have all that light in your little house and to sit inside, (especially in winter and on rainy days), looking at a view. So excited. Greetings from Australia
Thanks! I’m happy to be moving forward finally!
Hi Ana you should be able to confirm or not that a Shebeen in Australia is or was called a sly grogger in North America they are known as booze cans which makes sense, in Canada they were known as the blind pig I could never understand why.
I think I might as excited as you are about that window❤
Haha yep I think so too!
Oh Kirsty, you are AMAZING! I have watched several people opening holes in walls. Usually they have at least one other person to help and use props (scaffolding with a plate on top that goes into the wall to hold it up). It's going to be sooo good. will make your home so nice to be able to look out at your view. Your house has great stonework.
Thanks! Haha ya... maybe it's not so wise to o this on my own but oh well! 😁
Shady Sineady's Shebeenie... obviously 😁
Yep that does seem like the logical choice! 😀
Nice to see things taking shape with the window!! And how nice to have that Irish pub so close. 😊
Yes it's very handy/dangerous!
I love the new Irish Pub. I like the atmosphere even better!! You impress me with all your building skills!!👏🏻👏🏻 Your home is looking amazing!!🇺🇸🇺🇸
Ya it's great! Thanks!
Hi Kirsty, what a beautiful view you are going to enjoy.
Love your new local 😘 have fun xxx
Yes I’m excited about both things! 😀
Love the idea of a cheeky clandestine drink! I’ll have a rum and Pepsi max please?! Have fun with your friends❤❤❤
Sure! First drink is on the house/yurt!
Woo Hoo! Caution when working with big stones is reasonable. Putting a big old hole in your wall is daunting! Doing one thing that scares you every day is tiring, especially for those of us who are cautious, but, I think you're getting used to it!! 😅 I can wait until you're ready and confident regarding your moves. Enjoy the challenge. I know you'll be successful. As you say, what can happen? Gravity works, stones piled on top of each other mostly stay there unless provoked. You can do this!!! Best for the coming challenge! Angela
Thanks for the encouragement! I think I have a plan of attack finally for this thing!
Looking good Kristy. You are a brave lady working with all those stones. Love your wood working skills.
Thanks! Let's see how this goes...
Omg! That bar needs protection from the weather lol!! It’s great! What fun…. ❤️🇨🇦
Oh ya... good point! It's easy to forget about the rain in the summer! 😆
Great job on the window, a tricky task. By the look of that glow of light coming through the hole in the window, you will need either shutters or an overhead awning for summer. Might need to throw that into the mix if the design. Another couple Life by Living made their own shutters 😮 but just attached them to the stone sides with brackets and plugs & masonry goo. Did the trick.
Anyway 👍, nothing like drinking a beer in a beer garden on a hot day! Cheers from Oz😊
Yep shutters are essential in these parts! I'll take a look at that video, thanks!
Gonna be an awesome window...have some fun ...
Thanks! The hole should be good... time to get a window made!
Good, very very good 🎉
Thanks!
The window looks a good size….well done you! ❤️🇨🇦
Thanks! The next steps are critical but I think I have a plan!
Hi Kristy.Great Job Like always Please be Careful you don't get Hurt and I am Proud of you that you are Kicking Butt again.I Pray you Put a Masks on and I am Happy you have your Glasses on to Cover your Eyes.And behind the Camera is it Sinead help filming you of what your doing for all of Us.Thank you Both ❤. You Ladies Keep Cracking on and Kicking Butt.❤. Can't wait to see the finish Job.❤. Raquel.
Thanks so much! No Sinead has lots to do and I'm used to using a tripod so generally it's the tripod doing the filming. Or a selfy stick! 😁
@@PortugalfromScratch So you are doing your filming well.Kristy you are always doing a great Job keep Kicking Butt.And I thank God your friend is helping you and Sinead on your Land's to get more done.Very Proud of Both of you.And I Pray Sinead family are having fun with you Ladies Hanging out when you can.Between doing your Work that you want to get done.❤️. Raquel.
Fantastic start. Slow and steady is the way to go. Cheers 🍻 to some great progress.
Thank you! I'll get there in the end!
It’s so good to see you with friends close by. Good luck with your window project!
Thank you!
You are progressing well with the window opening. When you look from inside it looks as if you could push the stones out, but it's deceiving. Cool bar, weather will play havoc with the timber.
Thanks! I suppose I could push the stones after I free them from the clay mortar, but it would give me way less control on where they fall.
Awsome❤ great progress with the window!
So fun with all the friends🎉
Irish Olive bar😂
Thanks! I love that it's under the olive tree... but not sure what the rainy day plan is!
I do love your logo
It's growing on me, too! Thanks!
I'm excited about your window!
Me too! 😀
Excellent progress Kirsty!! Lovin' Sinead's bar....how fun!! Cheers from Ontario 🫶🇨🇦
Thanks! Ya the bar is great!
You can cover the window opening with a clear nylon sheet
Yes a shower curtain will work.
True but I also want it to be secure... or do you mean hard plastic?
@PortugalfromScratch No,I meant the normal clean nylon roll tonprevent insects from going in&rain,too
@@PortugalfromScratch I think we mean for the meantime. While you get the hole prepared and window ordered. You could fit a mosquito screen with plain wood frame to keep bugs out and a transparent plastic to help with weather and not block daylight.
Wow. I admire the determination and bravery in this large project. I know you will rewarded with your work and planning. Kudos
I hope so, thanks!
Dear Kirsty,
your vlog using the new logo you designed,
it is perfect,
just beautiful!!!!!!!!!
Dear Kirsty, you are so kind to your friend and her family.
Sooooooo happy you are starting the window work. It looks very difficult to do,
but I am sure you will be able to finish it. Just be careful as stones are very big to move.
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I dreamt about the window stones last night! 😆 But I'll ge it done soon enough. Thanks for your kind words!
Fantastic
😀
exciting!
I know! 😀
The more used spelling is 'Shebeen' (Sibín being the Irish spelling) and she could call it 'Shady Jane's' (Sinead being the Irish version of the name Jane). Another name for two small pubs is 'The Wink & the Nod' (more international). She could call it 'The Wink' when it's outside in the summer and 'The Nod' when it's indoors in the winter (or vice versa)! Great progress on the stonework, both window and toolshed.
Ooh I like the ideas, I'll pass them on!
As I am watching, great that you have help with the shed foundation and yes, I would be a little bit scared of the stones. That is a lot of work but it will be a great window. Quite the bar!
The bar is amazing and I’m hoping for the best for this window hole! 😀
I can't wait to see the window ❤
Me too! 😆
I think it will make sense when we see the process. The problem for me is the perspective. It seems really deep and I have a hard time seeing the outside part and the inside part. But no worries you seem like you know. It will be a nice window and the view will be awesome.
I'm still working out the plan as I go, if I'm honest! But I think I can make it work.🙂
Will the rectangular stones be connected somehow or just kind of stacked and held together with mortar? I'm trying to picture the plan.
What fun to see some of the things that were on the van. Who would ever guess that there would be a bar in there!
Stacked and held together with mortar... ? 😀 In theory! Let's see how this goes...
You're doing a great job young lady, brava👏..
I just want to ask, have you done the video about how you started the UA-cam channel and all the equipment you used at the start and now using? Please please, if you haven't yet, do it soon as I'm hoping to start a UA-cam channel but have no clue whatsoever and need information.
Thank you so much, i love everything you are doing and love your personality, i wish you were my neighbour but alas I'm here in Italy and you are in Portugal..maybe in the future you can visit😊. Hugs and purrs ❤❤
Oh, my name is Sue😂
Ooh Italy sounds wonderful! Best food anyway! I haven't done that video yet but I'm hoping to get it out this month so stay tuned!
You can do this Kirsty I am sure of it as daunting as it may seem you have got this far and I don't think you thought you would. Trust your vision because every other vision you have had has worked beautifully 😁
Love the local Irish bar bit of Irish music and it will be the perfect place to be 😁😁
Yep we had the Irish tunes going last night into the wee hours! I'm suffering a bit today! 😆
Hi you lovely thank you ginger
Hi! 🐈
A pallet placed under the window may help you to reach, easy does it.
I need to get a bit higher than that at the moment, at least on the outside.
Congrats on facing your fears and tackling that dreaded window project.
Bringing in that amazing outdoor light through it will be so worth it.
Excited for you!
I find if I don't think too much about a project, and just get started, I end up getting less stressed.
Will you then tackle completing pointing of the inside kitchen wall window area?
I know you'll have to remove sink, stove, etc, but won't it be nice to have one area fully completed. Especially an area you use a lot.
Wall to floor shelves next to stove could help too.
As always, rooting for you!
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Then there's the adorable little Irish pub... down the lane
Overthinking things into the point of freezing is something I definitely do, but just getting going and hoping things fall into place is the best solution to that. I'd like to keep going with the plastering, but this is the base layer and I'm not confident yet in my abilities to do the final rendering just yet. All of that will happen all at once when most of the house is complete. But I'd like to get the stones covered, for sure!
@@PortugalfromScratch
Yes, I totally get the freezing up when I think of an entire project. My husband does enough of that for both of us. I tend to just start at one corner, and go, go, go. Rendering too, can be done one wall at a time, so it doesn't become that overwhelming monster you can't face.
Best of luck. Your doing great!
Girl, i don't blame you. Some of that stone is very weak n crumbles easily. Wow!
Yep! The long pieces I just got are super hard, though. I hope it's not too difficult to cut!
The bar name might begin with “Two Sisters….”
Ya that could work!
Well done on doing the things that scare you.Eat the elephant one bite at a time and soon it will be done. So very proud of you. You continue to inspire me, I also have learned new skills and it's absolutely life changing.
Exactly! Little by little and I'll get there! Learning new skills is very fun and empowering, for sure. Thanks!
Yay!
Yes indeed!
Irish bar, I'm in...do they serve Guinness
So far no but I'm hopeful!
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Hi!
Pl b careful
I will!
The bar is great. I am sure it will be well used! You need to have fun as well as work hard. I am looking forward when the window is in. Will you be able to open the window?
The bar will be. very fun addition!
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Do I detect a bit of an Irish accent in Sinead? Where is she originally from? Her family is from France? Interesting mix.
Sinead is Irish from Kildare. Her aunt is also Irish but moved to Brittany many years ago and her cousin Hannah is Irish/Breton. Paul is French. It's been a fun mix!
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Where did you get those surround stones for the window, do you perhaps have the name/contact details of the company ?
Hi! I'm going to buy the rest of what he has, but I'm told they're stones that people used to make to be the wire holders for grape trellises, so maybe ask around for those?
Oh ok, thank you for your reply !
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Maybe you should acquire the actual window before you finalize the hole. Are you ordering a custom made sized window? If not then there are standard sized wooden framed windows at hardware stores and you need the hole to match. It could take many weeks to order the window. Framing the window out with a sill and wood around the stone must be exact size.
I'd prefer that but I've been looking and can't find anything I like. Plus, until now, I haven't known the window size I'd need. But I agree that would be much easier and cheaper. I might have one final look around the shops tomorrow when I'm in town, but I think custom is the way I'll go. Making the hole will be very tricky but I have an idea that might make things easier... stay tuned! 😀
Hi,well done
Thanks!