We’re One Step Closer to Off-Grid Living!

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  • @Roadkillstew
    @Roadkillstew ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks!

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your support sir! Really appreciated 👍

  • @mariatajes9054
    @mariatajes9054 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Coming along nicely,lots of hard work 💪

  • @carlosvictor8679
    @carlosvictor8679 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i would set up some mice traps where u storing the sofa or the little critters will nest in it.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Strangely there are no mice 🐭 in there, might be a snake nesting nearby or something else keeping them away

    • @ruthconstantino6861
      @ruthconstantino6861 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mice may not be there now, but the fibers in or the structure within your furniture can attract them.

    • @carlosvictor8679
      @carlosvictor8679 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@portugalitis u never know when they turn up,lol.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Need more cats then 😆

    • @carlosvictor8679
      @carlosvictor8679 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@portugalitis lol

  • @Linnml67
    @Linnml67 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very hard work but also very good results!
    And also, love the cooking part😊

  • @mariadange06
    @mariadange06 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another full week 💪💪 next week we'll see the results. Nice gates 👍🏻
    Tasty dish 🍽️😋
    Dotty & Reina 😺😺 so little...

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Dotty spending a night at the vets…. 😞

    • @mariadange06
      @mariadange06 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@portugalitis Hope all's ok...

  • @paulettebarber7219
    @paulettebarber7219 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lots of progress made. Your garden will be happy to have some shade.
    It’s sad that you need to take measures to keep your equipment safe from thieves.
    Hope your kitties grow quickly and start earning their keep by keeping the rodents in check.
    Loved the cooking segment. As always looking forward to your next video.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your kind words 🤗

  • @jeanrichardson2044
    @jeanrichardson2044 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You both are looking so much fitter and well.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s the lifestyle 😁😁

  • @annedevane9378
    @annedevane9378 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow your tea looks delish my mouth is watering

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not so sure what tea.. jar with lemons and water? 🙂

    • @ruthconstantino6861
      @ruthconstantino6861 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think she means your afternoon/evening meal.

    • @annedevane9378
      @annedevane9378 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry meant your dinner (Scotland we sometimes call this tea )

  • @isobelchapman9548
    @isobelchapman9548 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You both work so hard ….. it’s wonderful to see how great things are looking and I love your honesty. Take care.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for joining us 👍🙂

  • @LorraineinAustralia
    @LorraineinAustralia ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You make me tired… so much work in so little time. You will succeed❤️
    Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺❤️❤️

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣 we are knackered, today no work done at our place at all, were working on some else’s land 😄👍

    • @LorraineinAustralia
      @LorraineinAustralia ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@portugalitis this all helps to make you a member of the local community.. Stay happy❤️🇦🇺

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your positivity 😁

  • @leokeeney6673
    @leokeeney6673 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos, they are so professional,,,I can not stand videos of people walking around with the camera up against their face,,, only them talking and no views,, your videos had me hooked,,, like one of your fish from the start,, great job 🎉

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      We appreciate that, thank you! 🙏👍

  • @jimhirst
    @jimhirst ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Keep going friends. Enjoying your progress.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, we are not giving up 😄

  • @karenstclair-gl4xy
    @karenstclair-gl4xy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The dinner looks great!

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you was not bad at all 😊

    • @karenstclair-gl4xy
      @karenstclair-gl4xy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m still watching your video. You guys are working hard. Management is stellar!

    • @karenstclair-gl4xy
      @karenstclair-gl4xy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Watching

  • @cherirubio2768
    @cherirubio2768 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m really enjoying your TH-cam! You are doing a wonderful job!

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching 🙏

  • @gracedossantos2136
    @gracedossantos2136 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    🎉the kittens are beautiful.

  • @suz-annemoss6500
    @suz-annemoss6500 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    All I can say I am always impressed with the hard work and determination to get it done. And the heat is not helpful! I love your work and your effort to do the best work possible! Thank you for recording which also adds to all your other work.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, it’s not really hot here yet ..

  • @travellingarts93
    @travellingarts93 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You guys are amazing you have cracked on with a lot ,i must admit building using cement and sand etc is labour intensive it can get overwhelming but a good infrastructure in a homestead is an investment for the future do it once and do it well is the way to go, really enjoyable to watch your progress well done

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Do agree with you 💯 👍

  • @MsKayla130
    @MsKayla130 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your commitment is very inspiring. Yr hard work will show Great results it already is. You will sit back one soon and enjoy the fruits of your labour. 🙂 ❤💛💚 your kitten baby girls 😻& yr beautiful Westie 🐕 ❤ yr recipes as well.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, glad to have you following our journey!

  • @moniquevelasco20
    @moniquevelasco20 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A lot of work accomplished guys. Great job. Loving the kittens and so glad they get along with your dog. Love and be safe!😘🤗🌼🇻🇪

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, more to come 😄

  • @sarahbrown6297
    @sarahbrown6297 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow you guys nailed it! You both worked so hard!! Love seeing doggies and kittens as well. Really looking forward to seeing you guys again soon x❤x

  • @janliljeberg3769
    @janliljeberg3769 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    G, we also put half a limon and little sugar, on the sallad.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That must make it a bit fresher ;) thank you for the tip Gxxx

  • @johndinsdale9386
    @johndinsdale9386 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoy watching your progress...

  • @elizabethtoet1113
    @elizabethtoet1113 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, once again a lot of work done. Loved seeing the dog inside the cat enclosure and the kittens snuggling up to the dog, so cute. The garden is coming along so well. Nice to see you dead heading the roses, it improves the plant and makes them flower more. Thanks for the cooking, that was enjoyable. I liked how you made that dish. I will try that myself.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you and definitely try that dish, looks very basic but tastes nice 👍

  • @julianturney9768
    @julianturney9768 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi guys great video you got alot done but be careful you dont burn yourselfs out need to relax abit take care

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Today we went to work on friends place, was a bit of sort of relax 😄

  • @ern48
    @ern48 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lots of hard work and it's behind you now, well done. All concrete work is hard work but if the mix was wetter it would be a bit easier for you. Together you both making good progress on your land and it's looking great.

  • @linajackson4545
    @linajackson4545 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your dog is so adorable and inquisitive

  • @patmurphy4564
    @patmurphy4564 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You both work so hard but that is how you achieve the end result. You both should be so proud of yourselves. Cute animals and I think Trixie loves the 2 of you. Remember to have a rest day and be safe. Love from Australia. ❤

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We will have some rest now, thank you 🙏

  • @janp7943
    @janp7943 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow you guys worked so hard this week! What a job digging those holes. The garden looks beautiful! Now you need to set up an automated sprinkler system. In your spare time that is!!!! thanks for sharing see you next time.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      We are looking into that, takes too much time to water the garden by hand 👍

  • @patriciabrawner3717
    @patriciabrawner3717 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just finished watching your video, you both have worked so hard in the hot sun. As I have said before take some time to relax & rest some. I was raised on a farm, married a farmer, which when I was young I said I would never do, lol. Well 58 years in July we will have been
    Farming. My husband is 78 & I am 76 last of May, he still farms but not so much land as before. But you have chosen a healthy way of life, but do not forget to enjoy along the way. Gee, I am sorry, I probably misspelled your name, but just wanted to tell you, I enjoy the cooking part of the videos too. The kittens are precious and growing so fast. Have a blessed week, and sorry I rambled on a bit. I also watch Pips videos too. Also admire you both for working so hard to get your place just the way you want.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      What a life you are having! We would love to spend ours the same way! Thank you for sharing 🙏

  • @davidstoddard9160
    @davidstoddard9160 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would suggest the one that is sunken down, to remove the cement and some of the dirt so that when it rains, the water will not sit in a hole.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Will fix that when structure will be welded on 👍

  • @PensionersinPortugal
    @PensionersinPortugal ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You Guys are looking tired. I know you want to get so much done, but give yourselves a short break.... we need our picnic.
    That said, everything you've done looks looks amazing ❤❤

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, fishing is on my mind, obviously combined with picnic 😁👍

  • @dawnkupczyk4247
    @dawnkupczyk4247 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your garden is getting so beautiful...you can always water the ground earlier in the morning before you start ( couple of hours or so) so it loosens it up. That's what we do when we go to weed so they pop out easier.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      G does it sometimes 😉

  • @gecoimbra3612
    @gecoimbra3612 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gigi tu és muito querida, sempre alegre e disposta. Beijinhos
    As portuguese when I hear that people in the very interior had been robbed, I feel so Sad, mad and disgudting. Hope the police will find the thief. My english friend in Algarve was also robbed, after 3 months the police found 70% of what was robbed and the guy.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Everywhere there are good and bad people…

  • @Gamer2509
    @Gamer2509 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finger crossed for Your off grid homestead. :)

  • @patriciabrown8301
    @patriciabrown8301 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You should maybe look at some cameras put up around your farm you can not trust people these days love your kittens beautiful veg coming on great

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have a few of them, need to get data sim cards for them

  • @linajackson4545
    @linajackson4545 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The two of you work so hard. I am in Australia and we are now in Autumn which is a good season for gardening. The summer is too hot for all that hard outdoor work. Good for you to do this while you are still young. Slowly your reward will be a flourishing garden and a beautiful home.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Australia is beautiful country, hope one day will be able to visit, and what we have here now, must be spring but not so sure 😆

  • @arjanvogel6444
    @arjanvogel6444 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys.

  • @shanebrownrigg8632
    @shanebrownrigg8632 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi guys,you both looking healthy,farms looking good,sorry to hear about the theft stuff,you can get that anywhere,all you can do is put long chains or pins in the ground.also stamp a name on everything,camera signs at the entrance works,keep up the good work,more vids please.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Will definitely do it! 👍

  • @eldrinod
    @eldrinod ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You could do with a shovel too👍🏻

  • @isabelinhagomes9076
    @isabelinhagomes9076 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    💯💯💯💯👌👌👌👌

  • @WendyW123
    @WendyW123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done guys 😊 always lots to do. Have a good week and enjoy your journey 🤗🙏🤗

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for following us 🙏

  • @luisfonseca413
    @luisfonseca413 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video as always 👍good to see you working on your projects, hope all the best to you and your new members of your family

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, glad you liked it 🙂

  • @22spicka
    @22spicka ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Darbas žmogų puošia😃 Bet nepersidirbkit. Poilsis irgi būtinas !!! Abudu gražiai idegę😊😎 Jums gal taip nesigirdėjo,bet video gale,katukas labai garsiai kniauke,teko prisisukt garsą☺Sėkmės. Lauksime kitų video🤗😘

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Katukas veterinarijoj po laseline…

  • @ruthconstantino6861
    @ruthconstantino6861 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so sorry your poor neighbor was robbed 😢. First time in 3 years of the watching Centeal Portugal channells i've learned of such a robbery. I hope the crooks are caught. Did your other neighbor say if such things happen with any type of frequency?
    On the other hand, your projects are coming along 👍🏼. Looking forward to your next updates. Rest and eat well, good people 🤗.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was second time this year, but it is just properties without full time habitats are being targeted

  • @charlotteglascock1132
    @charlotteglascock1132 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So very encouraging. Please rest. We are not 20 anymore; yep, I’m in that group as well. Persistence, patience and rest is required to complete the journey. I absolutely love your attention to detail. Do not get discouraged. Learning and mistakes are part of the beauty. 🤝💐🙌🏻

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes you are right, we were barely moving today…

  • @assuncaomeireles198
    @assuncaomeireles198 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Está impecavel gostei muito vai ser um trabalho dificil mas no fim vai ficar optimo . Muito obrigado meus amigos e volte sempre ❤❤
    🐕🐕Que lindos gatinhos ainda bem

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Im sure it will be 👍😉

  • @antoniocarvalho6160
    @antoniocarvalho6160 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LIKE TO SEE THE PROGRESS

  • @williamkendall7412
    @williamkendall7412 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My first love in food is some good down home southern United States cooking, but I'm always willing to try other countries dishes, as long as someone else is cooking them! Lol. I am not familiar with a lot of the spices, herbs, flavorings other places use, nor am I interested in experimenting or learning. All that said, that food was fantastic looking. Food like that would make any man do anything you wanted! Well, maybe after a short siesta first after eating. Lovely food, girl.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you :) very kind of you !!! I love to cook and I do know how to cook .. even if I will say that myself ;) Gx

  • @fisch69
    @fisch69 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Quick note.. I’m not sure what type of concrete mix is available to you there, but in the U.S. we have a concrete called pre- mix, and you just pour it dry right in the hole around your post, then just wet it down with water and let it set! No need to mix it in the wheel barrow. Much faster and easier! I think it will be a helpful way to get more done! Keep up the good work! Luv you guys!

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is available in the UK as well, not so sure about here, anyways we have bought 2 cubic metres of gravel and one cubic meter of sand previously, so had to mix it ourself 🙂

  • @guseva1
    @guseva1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your channel guys, lots of hard work to create paradise. Have a think about investing some money in a long handle shovel/spade. Short handled ones are too much hard work. Believe me I know this, as I have been an underground miner for 35 years lol.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do agree with you! We have one 😁

  • @F-J.
    @F-J. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you tried beef WITHOUT salt ? It's delicious.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Completely DISAGREE with you, meat with no salt not even worth a look 😉

  • @Reet64
    @Reet64 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Two very tired people! How can that tiny kitten be so loud??😂

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah… done some work 😁 one of the kittens is not well 🤒

    • @Reet64
      @Reet64 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@portugalitis I hope she will get better soon, poor baby.

    • @giedreruleviene
      @giedreruleviene ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Reet64 we took her to vets, she staying there for few days 😢

  • @MariaMoreira-wm7tn
    @MariaMoreira-wm7tn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cansados, mas com muito trabalho feito. Trabalhar ao ar livre, dá nisto, ficaram vermelhos como tomes. 😉 Os vossos bichinhos são todos adoráveis. Que engraçadas são as gatinhas, já sabem fazer as necessidades na areia e tapar.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think we started to slow down a bit 😄

  • @annehallett289
    @annehallett289 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video. I meant to comment last week when you were talking about a cover for your water. If you watch real algarve living he (Andy) made a cover in wood. What has happened to the brown neighbours dog? He had a wound on his side. Carry on making interesting videos, I’m enjoying watching from Bulgaria.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Will think about cover next year, neighbors dog was taking antibiotics, there was a wound on its butt

  • @F-J.
    @F-J. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The cement is higher than the metal plate. That will pool water. Would that be a problem ?

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It might, had no other option, will fix it in the future

  • @paoemantega8793
    @paoemantega8793 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The SDS drills you are using, seems like you are putting too much pressure on the drill, strangely they work better when you put light pressure on the drill bit. Try it. Also don't use horse manure on your edible plants (fruit and veg), horses get given very strong medications and in very high doses, which will be absorbed by the plants, which you do not want to eat. Also I would consider irrigation tube, and automate as much as you can, otherwise you will be nackered carrying buckets of water all over the place. Keep up the great videos ;)

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Obviously the 25mm drill bit is a bit too much for that drill to be used on solid granite, but it is what it is 😄 regarding the horse manure we will find out 👍

  • @cstanleyhns
    @cstanleyhns ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, would you guys be able to share some information about living costs - not food/clothes but water/gas/electric/any taxes? that would be very helpful.

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, we are completely off grid so don’t have any bills, there would be a land tax at the end of the year, but not so sure yet what it’s going to be, will update when know more about it

    • @cstanleyhns
      @cstanleyhns ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@portugalitisOK, yeah that makes sense - the benefit of off grid eh 👍 - couple of questions then - how you dealing with toilet siutuation and what are the long term plans for housing - i see the caravan, but whats the bigger picture? personal question - what savings are you working from and whats the long term financial plan / pensions/work etc? sorry for the personal questions 🙂

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      We have a small compost toilet now, after restoring the cottage will build a small extension for the shower room 👍

  • @charlenequinilty7252
    @charlenequinilty7252 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have y’all started working on house?

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No structural work allowed yet, did explain that 👍

    • @charlenequinilty7252
      @charlenequinilty7252 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@portugalitis sorry I must have missed it or forgotten

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When we can we will start working on it straight away 👍😁

  • @antoniocarvalho6160
    @antoniocarvalho6160 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    CAN I SEND 2 PHOTOS OF PART OF MY WORK ON FACEBOOK?

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes ofcourse would be interesting to see!

    • @antoniocarvalho6160
      @antoniocarvalho6160 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@portugalitis ALREADY SENT TO FACEBOOK

  • @portugal1969
    @portugal1969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Concerns me, 2nd channel who mentioned theft, Portugal is not what I thought, or are the migrants bringing in the bad of Europe as well, I hope not and hope its isolated. Keep going forward

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Everywhere you got good and bad, and it’s better to be safe and protect your property…

  • @LiLBitsDK
    @LiLBitsDK ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you shouldn't put cooked meat into a bowl you kept RAW meat in... just saying

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว

      The amount of times I eaten raw meat… I know what you mean and my wife worked in catering for 18 years 😁 so she knows that as well 👍

    • @LiLBitsDK
      @LiLBitsDK ปีที่แล้ว

      @@portugalitis this time she re-heated the meat... but some day something unexpected happens, food is delayed, tossed into the fridge and then all the fun stuff happens... then you return the next day and eat the bacteriasoup and have blasterfart and spewwymouth and we all know that isn't fun :D (dish looked delish though!)

    • @portugalitis
      @portugalitis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LiLBitsDK thank you for your detail comment LOL ... as Andrius said I was have a lot experience in H&S and F&S from my past work and this wasn't done for masses of people and I am comfortable to serve dishes which I cook ...