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A bad week on the Finca...
The restoration of the old beamed ceiling is turning from days into weeks. Poor little Dottie didn't make it. Not a great week on the Finca
Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life
House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy us a coffee or even a beer, you can do so here: www.buymeacoffee.com/FincaLife. It would be very much appreciated.
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Please feel free to leave any questions or comments below and we'll do our best to answer them. We would love you to join us on our journey, living off grid, renovating our 150 year old abandoned Finca in southern Spain, using traditional building techniques and living a more self sufficient life with our rescue animals. Please consider subscribing to the channel to receive notifications of our future videos - best of all, it's free!
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Time to start the transformation - lime washing the old ceiling24:07Time to start the transformation - lime washing the old ceiling
Time to start the transformation - lime washing the old ceiling
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We're ready to start the lime wash on the ceiling. We don't know how it will take to the original but only one way to find out. Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy us a coffee or even a beer, you c...
Lime plastering and restoring the old beamed ceiling19:56Lime plastering and restoring the old beamed ceiling
Lime plastering and restoring the old beamed ceiling
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We have several holes and cracks in the ceiling that need repairing with lime plaster. The wooden beams have also suffered over the years from water ingress and previous repairs to the ceiling, so it's time to restore them to their original condition too. Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renova...
On a mission to get the external stonework finished and it's time to harvest the olives21:13On a mission to get the external stonework finished and it's time to harvest the olives
On a mission to get the external stonework finished and it's time to harvest the olives
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This wall is taking far too long so it's a big push to finish the pointing. Our winter veg is doing extremely well and it's time to harvest the olives. Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy us a coff...
Renovating the Finca around heavy rain - Flooding continues in Spain...18:08Renovating the Finca around heavy rain - Flooding continues in Spain...
Renovating the Finca around heavy rain - Flooding continues in Spain...
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The flooding continues in Spain, moving to other areas. We're trying to get the outside of the stone wall lime pointed and are taking every opportunity the weather gives us. One day it's warm and sunny - the next torrential rain. Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, espe...
Traditional rebuilding of the 'snug' starts today! - Terrible storms in Spain!14:42Traditional rebuilding of the 'snug' starts today! - Terrible storms in Spain!
Traditional rebuilding of the 'snug' starts today! - Terrible storms in Spain!
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Terrible floods and storms in Spain this week but fortunately the worst of it missed us. We begin rebuilding the inside of the 'snug' and putting it all back together using traditional building techniques and materials Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an o...
Preparation done, ready for transformation into a traditional, cosy living space21:01Preparation done, ready for transformation into a traditional, cosy living space
Preparation done, ready for transformation into a traditional, cosy living space
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All the demolition and preparation is done, it's all cleaned up and we're ready to start rebuilding this room, transforming it into a traditional, cosy living space. Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to...
Terrible events in Spain - Video response to all who messaged, concerned for our well being2:18Terrible events in Spain - Video response to all who messaged, concerned for our well being
Terrible events in Spain - Video response to all who messaged, concerned for our well being
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With the recent devastating events in Spain, we were prompted to make a video response to all the people that messaged and left comments, asking if we are ok.
Lime mortar, why & how to use it. Demystifying lime mortar and keeping it simple22:34Lime mortar, why & how to use it. Demystifying lime mortar and keeping it simple
Lime mortar, why & how to use it. Demystifying lime mortar and keeping it simple
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With more than 30 years experience working with traditional stone buildings we look at lime mortar, it's benefits and uses in older stone or brick buildings. In this video we discuss different types of lime, the benefits, show how to mix lime mortar and apply it. Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life Hous...
Limecrete floor done & wood burning stove installed. We did it! It's going to be a cosy winter.17:30Limecrete floor done & wood burning stove installed. We did it! It's going to be a cosy winter.
Limecrete floor done & wood burning stove installed. We did it! It's going to be a cosy winter.
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The limecrete floor is finished and the wood burning stove is installed. It's good enough for winter now. We lit the stove and it warmed, not only the snug but the kitchen and corral too! Super happy. There's still a lot to do but it's going to be a cosy winter. Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House...
Laying a traditional limecrete floor in the 'snug' - a warm, comfortable, cosy room for relaxing30:59Laying a traditional limecrete floor in the 'snug' - a warm, comfortable, cosy room for relaxing
Laying a traditional limecrete floor in the 'snug' - a warm, comfortable, cosy room for relaxing
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The traditional limecrete (lime concrete) floor is going down. Hard work mixing tons of material. We found doing it by hand better than using the mixer. Traditional materials and traditional methods. A whopping 28% off Fitville shoes in the links below US: thefitville.com/collections/fresh-picks UK: thefitville.uk/collections/fresh-picks DE: thefitville.de/collections/erstwahlprodukt Use this c...
Dream country homestead in Spain for 20K - Reality or not?14:52Dream country homestead in Spain for 20K - Reality or not?
Dream country homestead in Spain for 20K - Reality or not?
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In Spain, can you really buy a large piece of land, with a small house, in an idyllic country location and renovate it yourself? Is it as easy as many people are showing? Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would li...
Preparing and making a start on the limecrete floor - Spanish Finca restoration26:34Preparing and making a start on the limecrete floor - Spanish Finca restoration
Preparing and making a start on the limecrete floor - Spanish Finca restoration
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A lot of hard work ahead. We need to get this limecrete floor done as it will take weeks to set properly and we want to be in this part of the house before winter. Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to b...
Summer fruits to winter veg. Home produced organic food is the best. Off grid Finca in Spain.26:24Summer fruits to winter veg. Home produced organic food is the best. Off grid Finca in Spain.
Summer fruits to winter veg. Home produced organic food is the best. Off grid Finca in Spain.
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As the summer fruits are coming to an end, it's time to get the winter veg sorted. Our bid to be as self sufficient as possible is going well! If we can do this, anyone can. Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would...
The top of the gable wall is done! At last we have a scale floor plan of the wonky old building.12:37The top of the gable wall is done! At last we have a scale floor plan of the wonky old building.
The top of the gable wall is done! At last we have a scale floor plan of the wonky old building.
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A shorter vlog as it's Sharon's birthday but we got all the roof tiles set and the end of the valley filled in on the gable end. We have a scale floor plan! Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy us a...
Hopefully this will fix our roof problem, a serious design fault...26:21Hopefully this will fix our roof problem, a serious design fault...
Hopefully this will fix our roof problem, a serious design fault...
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Hopefully this will fix our roof problem, a serious design fault...
The windows have glass! The stone reveals are done and digging out the problematic roof valley22:54The windows have glass! The stone reveals are done and digging out the problematic roof valley
The windows have glass! The stone reveals are done and digging out the problematic roof valley
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The windows have glass! The stone reveals are done and digging out the problematic roof valley
The old stone wall and windows are coming along!24:40The old stone wall and windows are coming along!
The old stone wall and windows are coming along!
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The old stone wall and windows are coming along!
Placing the natural stone cill - Restoring an old Spanish farmhouse20:09Placing the natural stone cill - Restoring an old Spanish farmhouse
Placing the natural stone cill - Restoring an old Spanish farmhouse
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Placing the natural stone cill - Restoring an old Spanish farmhouse
The new has to EXACTLY match the old! Restoration Finca in Spain25:32The new has to EXACTLY match the old! Restoration Finca in Spain
The new has to EXACTLY match the old! Restoration Finca in Spain
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The new has to EXACTLY match the old! Restoration Finca in Spain
We need to get this done by winter. Restoration of a Spanish farmhouse20:07We need to get this done by winter. Restoration of a Spanish farmhouse
We need to get this done by winter. Restoration of a Spanish farmhouse
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We need to get this done by winter. Restoration of a Spanish farmhouse
Repairing the solar water heater and of course more stonework12:54Repairing the solar water heater and of course more stonework
Repairing the solar water heater and of course more stonework
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Repairing the solar water heater and of course more stonework
The oldest part of the farmhouse has it's first ever window!16:13The oldest part of the farmhouse has it's first ever window!
The oldest part of the farmhouse has it's first ever window!
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The oldest part of the farmhouse has it's first ever window!
Disguising the history of the old stone farmhouse - Restoring a 150 year old Spanish Finca24:44Disguising the history of the old stone farmhouse - Restoring a 150 year old Spanish Finca
Disguising the history of the old stone farmhouse - Restoring a 150 year old Spanish Finca
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Disguising the history of the old stone farmhouse - Restoring a 150 year old Spanish Finca
Shepherd's hut to farmhouse- uncovering the origins of this beautiful old building20:15Shepherd's hut to farmhouse- uncovering the origins of this beautiful old building
Shepherd's hut to farmhouse- uncovering the origins of this beautiful old building
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Shepherd's hut to farmhouse- uncovering the origins of this beautiful old building
The struggle is real. Heavy work restoring an 1870's stone built farmhouse in southern Spain23:00The struggle is real. Heavy work restoring an 1870's stone built farmhouse in southern Spain
The struggle is real. Heavy work restoring an 1870's stone built farmhouse in southern Spain
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The struggle is real. Heavy work restoring an 1870's stone built farmhouse in southern Spain
From destruction to construction, with problems along the way - Old stone farmhouse restoration25:10From destruction to construction, with problems along the way - Old stone farmhouse restoration
From destruction to construction, with problems along the way - Old stone farmhouse restoration
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From destruction to construction, with problems along the way - Old stone farmhouse restoration
Replacing an original almond branch lintel in an old stone wall.25:11Replacing an original almond branch lintel in an old stone wall.
Replacing an original almond branch lintel in an old stone wall.
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Replacing an original almond branch lintel in an old stone wall.
Reinstating original window openings - renovation of a stone built Spanish farmhouse21:57Reinstating original window openings - renovation of a stone built Spanish farmhouse
Reinstating original window openings - renovation of a stone built Spanish farmhouse
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Reinstating original window openings - renovation of a stone built Spanish farmhouse
Exposing original features - 1870 stone farmhouse renovation in Spain12:36Exposing original features - 1870 stone farmhouse renovation in Spain
Exposing original features - 1870 stone farmhouse renovation in Spain
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Exposing original features - 1870 stone farmhouse renovation in Spain

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  • @ingevansand9180
    @ingevansand9180 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    So sorry for your loss... Like you said, she had a beautiful life but I knows it doesn't make it easier. I'm happy you explained about it shelter not bothering your piece too much because I was worried about that as well 😊

  • @sandyadams3267
    @sandyadams3267 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    It is a hard loss when a fur baby passes. I am so sorry. You both are very loving humans to help so many sweet animals.❤

  • @pagecericola7342
    @pagecericola7342 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Sorry about your sweet Dottie. ❤

  • @kindle7191
    @kindle7191 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Sorry to hear about Dottie. You two gave her a wonderful life. Thank you for being there for so many animals.

  • @CynthiaEvans-i2f
    @CynthiaEvans-i2f 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    ❤

  • @nicolepouchet2479
    @nicolepouchet2479 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the update on the cats … I didn’t realize you had so many … you guys are good people!

  • @1whitecottagelife770
    @1whitecottagelife770 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I just had to make the extremely hard decision of letting go of my cat, my companion of 16 years. She suddenly stopped eating, then drinking, I took her to an emergency vet hospital and the doctor said that she was very sick, kidney failure. Cats are apparently very good at marking any pain, the day I took her in to the hospital she even came downstairs to be with me while I made coffee... I'm going to miss her forever.

  • @johnlane9234
    @johnlane9234 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    What a lovely family you are😺😺😺

  • @LorrieMello
    @LorrieMello 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    There is nothing more worrying than a sick pet. They are our fur babies. I’m so sorry about little Dottie. She was loved well. ❤

  • @holymoly6829
    @holymoly6829 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    So sorry you lost Dottie She’s been loved by you two and yes the best life indeed … As you say tomorrow who knows what animal will be needing your special TLC Ceilings Andy 🫣🫣🫣

  • @jonasemanuelsson3146
    @jonasemanuelsson3146 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Wow - what difference in weather, we got waist deep snow from yesterday to today ...

  • @sarahbrown6297
    @sarahbrown6297 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Oh guys we are so sorry you lost Dotty-it devastating losing pussy cats. Sending love and hugs Sarah B and Pete 😢❤

  • @mleciwa14
    @mleciwa14 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Sorry to hear about Dottie😢 I admire you both, especially for giving such a good life to cats with FIV.

  • @CUBuffnSD
    @CUBuffnSD 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    We all just pass through time and it’s the good deems we hope will be remembered.

  • @Albrecht_von_Preussen
    @Albrecht_von_Preussen 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    My understanding has been, that when lime plaster yellows, it means that coal rather than wood was used for burning. The high content of sulfur in the coal then turns the white lime yellowish later on, when the lime is exposed to humidity. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @eugenevanharen8409
    @eugenevanharen8409 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    😢❤❤

  • @allon33
    @allon33 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Progress was made. Onward! 🤠

    • @allon33
      @allon33 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I'm told that Aliens do not have Pets, they are surprised at how much we love our pets.

  • @bensouthwell1339
    @bensouthwell1339 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    So sad about Dottie, Maybe Heaven is overrun with mice

  • @mafish7962
    @mafish7962 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Much love to you both and your furry family ❤❤❤

  • @effie924
    @effie924 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    so sorry about Dottie. love your love of your pets.💞💕

  • @patriceogrady9763
    @patriceogrady9763 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Are your neighbors dogs driving you crazy?

  • @Maddychrisbee
    @Maddychrisbee 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Christine here, so sorry about Dottie. Hugs xx

  • @cherbinsted2378
    @cherbinsted2378 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I just lost my little female , Missy.She was a rescue kitten I had for nearly 14 years. Unfortunately, she developed a large cancerous tumour in her stomach. I miss her so much. 😞

  • @jacquelinelovett131
    @jacquelinelovett131 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Sorry to hear about Dotty😢 lovely to hear all the background stories on the rest of your cats and of course Tilley.

  • @Cathy-ty3fp
    @Cathy-ty3fp 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I’m sorry to say but think you will need a few coats on the bad stains 🥲

  • @sue7190
    @sue7190 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Sorry about Dottie. Love how all the cats and Tilly get on.❤

  • @troothseeker7312
    @troothseeker7312 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    H🤗GS n L❤️VE to you both, Little Dottie is with GOD playing in Heaven with all the other animals. ✨Your Snug is L🤩🤩KING FABO✨ Work is never done when you are off grid, you work great together🌈🥰🇦🇺

  • @hilliebruinsma8420
    @hilliebruinsma8420 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Rip Dottie

  • @patriciathompson350
    @patriciathompson350 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    You two are so kind to your animals. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @BountifulBlue951
    @BountifulBlue951 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Sorry about little Dottie ❤

  • @valerierosling3968
    @valerierosling3968 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely video, lovely animals and you are lovely people.

  • @Merc-Rover
    @Merc-Rover 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Sorry to hear about Tilly. The ceilings are looking better with every coat! Are you going to be lime washing the plastered walls? Is it possible to add pigments to the limewash to make them different from the ceilings?

  • @lisacraig4585
    @lisacraig4585 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Dottie was given a great life in the sun. I never realised how many cats you have😊. We need more kind-hearted, animal loving people like you in the world❤. Your neighbour is obviously like-minded.

  • @barbarakloise6790
    @barbarakloise6790 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Sorry about Dottie. You guys are beautiful people helping all of your animals off the street. You have given them all a good life by loving and caring for them. Thank you for that. As far as you're a guy next door that saves all the dogs, he is a gem at heart and anybody who has a problem with a few barking dogs after what they've been through.You should just mind their own business. If the dogs don't bother you and you understand then that's all there should be about it. Thank you so much for helping him also!

  • @sharondensmore5823
    @sharondensmore5823 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for giving all these special animals a wonderful, loving home!!! You are both very special !!!!!

  • @mariadange06
    @mariadange06 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    RIP Dottie 🙏 ❤ All spoilt & loved fur family 😊

  • @ColliWobblers-d1b
    @ColliWobblers-d1b 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Does he find new homes for the rescue dogs?

    • @FincaLife
      @FincaLife 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, for the ones that can be re-homed.

    • @Lainy989
      @Lainy989 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      That sounds wonderful about finding homes for the dogs. Also, sorry for your loss

  • @AnitaBotbyl
    @AnitaBotbyl 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤

  • @sillybollox2244
    @sillybollox2244 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Aww, I'm sorry you've had a tough week - you're such good people - love to all of you 💛

  • @Roberto-b1g
    @Roberto-b1g 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    You both are ferry good hearted 😊 with animals stay that way. Do you have pine apples in your territory the make good fire starters I collect every year a big basket let them dry out

    • @sillybollox2244
      @sillybollox2244 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Pine cones! 😊 This is a pineapple: 🍍

    • @FincaLife
      @FincaLife 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, the animals always come first and pine cones :) Yes we do, and the cones with the edible nuts too (piñones)!

  • @Leprechaun886
    @Leprechaun886 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Well, that made me cry

  • @MarianneInmarsilia
    @MarianneInmarsilia 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    ❤

  • @dsmith9456
    @dsmith9456 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely video.. All my best ..

  • @jenh9252
    @jenh9252 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    So glad to hear you are at peace with the wonderful man next door with the rescues! I did worry for you....best wishes! Sorry about the sadness over the loss.

  • @HeidiPriest
    @HeidiPriest 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    So sorry, another loved soul over the rainbow bridge

  • @sandyadams3267
    @sandyadams3267 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The ceiling is going to look lovely. Looks like very hard work. Sure hope Dottie is doing well and recovering. That sounds like a very vicious attack.😢

  • @mocarra100
    @mocarra100 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm amazed at how the land always looks like the Sahara desert? Always since I've watched.

    • @FincaLife
      @FincaLife 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Probably because the climate in the region of Murcia ranges from hot semi arid to hot desert (Köppen: BWh - BSh)

  • @jenh9252
    @jenh9252 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am so sorry your peace and quiet has been destroyed.......i hope those dogs 'with problems' won't attack your cats and chickens!

    • @FincaLife
      @FincaLife 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The dogs are fine and generally quiet. They are fenced in so won't be attacking anything. They are all nice dogs and their 'problems' are that they have mostly been abused and mistreated and are therefore appreciative that they are now cared for and living better lives.

  • @Rickilyn
    @Rickilyn 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Praying for Dottie...and you two have created such a beautiful place.

  • @troothseeker7312
    @troothseeker7312 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Prayers🙏for Little Dotty, your Snug is🌟L👀KING GREAT🌟