Moving our off-grid home... IS THIS A GOOD IDEA?!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2024
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As always, we are so grateful to have you joining us on our journey here and we appreciate all your support ♡
We are grateful and relieved to say that we, and our magic mill, are safe, thanks to all your powerful thoughts and prayers ✨ Our 2-part wildfire documentary will begin next Sunday. We love you and appreciate you. Britty e Drew
So glad to know you are safe. I'm on Maui and thankfully I live in an area where no fires are happening but I (like so many here) have been massively mobilized into our island-wide community response efforts. I needed to give my brain a rest and was so happy to tune into your story for a while this Sunday as part of recharging my batteries this afternoon.
@@aniawood We are grateful you are safe too. That's amazing that we were able to give you a little mental escape from the tragic situation on the island. It's amazing how community comes together after such events. The hurricane we experienced last fall sure did. We commend you efforts to help and aid those in need. 😍💪💫 Strength be with you.
Such devastation 😂my heart ❤️ breaks 😂
Your clips really taught me the importance of being aware of your environment/community and how to be a responsible and proactive steward in our global village. Malama Pono to our Maui community 🌺
@@soletteperry3279 Mahalos, They are all in our prayers. 💚
Pro tip: He can drive slowly while dumping the stone so it’s not just big piles
That’s what I thought
Me too
Absolutely he could have 😂
And while raising the bed; it's what they do here and the practiced can lay an even sheet that doesn't need further spreading.
Hi you two! As someone who only two days ago had to pack for evacuation because of the fires in Maui I have first hand knowledge of the need to be as ready to go as possible. Imagining you having to do a 6 point (or more) turn in heat, fire, smoke (potentially) makes me suggest with all the love and urgency I have, to point the front of your camper in the direction of OUT! Wishing you every excellent thing!! Your channel is a welcome reprieve, a happy distraction in this time of unspeakable horror and loss here in Maui. I'm one of few that have power and am under a safe roof.
Because it is a front wheel drive van, it should be backed up the hill, as the weight transfer to the front wheels will give them better traction.
If a fire comes, the van WILL be a writeoff. You hop in the truck, and drive like the devil is after you, that wont be far from the truth, winds accelerate in valleys. Look up the Lyton BC fire, in Canada, two years ago.
Save yourselves, everything else can be replaced.
Best wishes from smokey Northern Canada.
@@carlthor91 Thanks for that info. That totally makes sense. Yes, they did say it was no 4WD. As long as they ....get out! 🌺🌺🌺
Reverse is the strongest gear you have, going up backwards will work better as the weight is on the front wheels as well.
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I like how the 🐸 was so vocal and then Drew jumps in ....silence. the humans crashed the party 😅❤
There's a lot of things you see on social media these days you question what is real, even in regular life. However... the way you interact and look at one another, the love you have for each other is so natural, obvious, beautiful and real ❤❤❤
If your camper is front wheel drive then you get much more traction if you reverse it up the hill, you should be able to back into your current park, then drive out from there.
Edit: reverse is your strongest gear, the weight gets thrown back towards your driven wheels if reversing, front drive is notoriously bad on hills because the weight is taken off them if going forward.
Here it is, the comment I was looking for! 👍
Hello gorgeous couple 🎼🎶🎶🎤 Singing in the rain!! Thank goodness you managed to get the special treatment on road before rain! Drew the wheel barrow was so full, you are strong but don't strain yourself in order to be expedient? 💙Britt you are tiny but strong with all that mulch grating! 💜 You need a tractor with all that gravel.....where is Nelson? 😄
It’s so cool how in the end God’s plan works out. It must have felt so frustrating to not even have the keys to your new home at first. I think y’all have made the point that it’s good you were forced to work on the fire mitigation first. You discovered the terraces and made your beautiful lagoon, etc. So happy for you.
Yes, it’s all in HIS plans and hands. 🙏 So much more beautification ahead. ✨
I’m so happy this is working out for y’all. It isn’t easy but it will be worth all the blood, sweat and tears. Blessings!
The reward is in the small things along the journey ❤️
Ola Drew and Brittany,,,
Just a small Tip,,,,,,
.... as you go up hill, the front of the van gets lighter and because the van is front traction, you ended up spining your weels ,,, Howevr,,,, If you drive up hill in reverse, most of the weight comes to the front , and by doing it you achieve great grip .
... 🤘.. Beijinhos , boa sorte e sejam felizes aqui em Portugal
The laundry arc was definitely my favorite x’)
Love the fact u can jump into ur nature pool anytime u want. Was just thinking if u cover the bottom with rocks u got going all over ur property , will it contain the mud that comes up every time u swim? Go Britney for pulling the RV out of sticky situation! Love your progress !
Love your interactions...so loving and joyous
You are two hard workers! I am glad you have the pond to cool of.
It’s the Best! 💙
Looks great, guys!
Good job getting camper up the hill. Letting about half the air out of the drive wheel tires (front) will likely make driving up the slope way less dramatic. Another genius hack is to back up the hill utilizing the lower reverse gear and better weight distribution to pop up out of the hole without spinning the tires. Good job guys.
I know these videos take lots of work. But they end so quickly for folks like me who didn’t have to do the work, video it and edit the footage. I’d gladly watch a 45 minute - 1 hour long episode!
When raking gravel level, I turn my rake over. Teeth side up. Works pretty well for spreading and leveling.
It looks great! Such an amazing transformation!
1 Change camper tires. Get some off-road ones. Hopefully bigger and more knoby or deeper grooves for better traction.
2 For the vertical grade down and back up, add a grooved concrete pad from top to bottom. It could be the entire width and length. Or (2) grooved lanes double or triple the tire width for the full length. Something for knoby to grab on for those wet days. These concrete pads can be done in phases with poured concrete.
3 Try inexpensively with mixed sized compacted gravel. Then ashphalt the top surface. Making 5ft long grooves across the width on the ashphalt every 10 to 15 ft.
4 My concern would be dust, shade and ease of accessibility to escape in an emergency or breakdown. Another vehicle and tow strap for a getaway when you are already in panic/emergency/escape mode.
I envy that rain! We are in a serious drought here in AZ rain is a blessing! I myself would point the nose of that camper facing the exit! For a quick get away! Can't wait till u get permission to work on the mill! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Awesome plans, I believe after moving your camper and building the shade camper cover, you will like it better at the new parking spot, closer to your little cool swimming pond too.
Poor things having to rake all that gravel. Your gravel delivery guy could help you out a little more as he pours out the gravel, next project ask him to roll as he lifts the dump truck bed & pour out a shallow level of gravel down each side of your road instead of just in the middle. Gravel guys here in America know how to do that to help out not having to rake so much. Good thing you both are still young & stong🏋️♂️
Yes, it's a lovely camping spot next to the lagoon. We did have him roll n spread several times but there was an issue with the weight and balance of the truck on one of the deliveries and we just had to drop it all. Just a little added workout 💪
Always brightens up our Sunday 🌞 hearing both of your charming and happy voices 💟
Your are such BEAUTIFUL and LOVING PEOPLE!!!!!!!
Use the unwanted white gravel in the bottom of the swimming pond to keep the mud down and make the water look clearer.
For your consideration: you should park the camper facing out. When there is fire often the smoke is so thick it is impossible to back up. In Oregon they recommend that as a part of fire planning park facing the exit. We learned prepare for fire season in all our decision making. As long as the side of the camper isn’t facing the wind it should be safe enough.
So exciting to see this great progress. For weed control you may find you'll need a thick layer of mulch. PLEASE remember though, mulch is FLAMMABLE and wherever you spread it, you're working against the clearing you've done around the Water Mill. Please be careful and thoughtful where you spread it. :) And Brittany, so proud of you for trying new things. Keep trying, keep succeeding, keep going. What if something happened and Drew couldn't drive, tow or whatever, and his well being was in your hands? I know you would want to be able to do whatever you had to. And you CAN!
Just throw sand over the mulch and it will discompose even Kwikly.😇💟💟💟
Its wonderful to see all the changes. Lots of work, Great plan to improve the access, what a lot of work. Great job..
This is epic journey your both on and Brittney you were great help , just wonderful :-)
Pleased for you that escape will be do-able, should it ever become necessary (fingers crossed). 🤞Watching the destruction from Maui's wildfires, while heartbreaking, also shows - planning an exit strategy is ALWAYS a good idea.
IF you can get a lot of cardboard, it makes a great weed barrier base beneath mulch to condition the ground for your fruit trees.
You worked hard this week and the terrace looks great, Im so pleased the van was able to make it down and then back up with a little help. The lagoon is so beautiful and those frogs were amazing. Hope you get the approval on the permits x
Good job guys.That star link may help when you in that area. Two star links can't hurt .❤
Great job
You both are learning a lot working hard every day. Buy Little by Little you'll going to progresso with the most necessari steps onward. Be strong with your plana.❤
Well, it's looking more and more like a home. Cant wait until you get to the house.
Some friendly advice for you regarding the sun and your beautiful skin…
I grew up on Malibu Beach and now, many years later, it has caught up with me! I have so much sun damage and many cancers removed !
skin cancer migrates very quickly. now Ive been wearing a fabulous Simms fly fishing hat , when outdoors on my walks, hikes and gardening. It keep the sun off of my face and my neck and my chest. and I wear nice open flowing linen blouse over my mini tank tops . and I cover my hands in sunscreen! Stay Sun safe!
GREAT TEAMWORK - well done 🎉 Top rain dance - we need you in Australia to bring the rain in Central Australia 🤞🏻❤🙏🏻🙋🏻♀️🇦🇺🦘🐨
They're both so pretty! I've been watching this for over a year now but somehow I'm still not over the fact that I'm watching a homestead build in Portugal with a couple that should've made it on the cover of ... well, of everything, basically.
For hand washing, I put my items in a small bin with a lid and shake the hell out of it. It's a good arm and waist work out, too.
Perfect!!! I really like that new space. It’s just perfect. Love and be safe!🤗😘🌼🇻🇪
Great move. Safety first every time.
OMG 😮 You are so cruel and so sweet hard working couple , i look forward to follow your journey! Keep up the good work and dont forget to rest 😊😍👍
Britney can do anything!
I love your day in the life videos. It's so fun to see other people's everyday lives.
Making progress and staying safe while having fun with the frogs is just another week on your homestead. Love you guys too.
Singing in the rain 🌧️ ❤
If you build a car port it will keep your van cooler. The air flow under a carport roof is great.
I have been watching about 4 shows, but yours and Trent and Allie I like the most.
🙏😍 We have enjoyed the times we have visited T and A
Love all the changes... ❤🏠 I see an atv with a cart on the back in your future 😉
Oh my you guys are amazing!! Distributing the gravel and the pulling the camper up that hill… JUST LOVE YOU GUYS ❤!!
Get a winch and put an anchor point in at the top of that hill. IF you need to evacuate, you don't know what conditions that road would be in. Do you get that traction if it is wet or strewn with ash or in strong headwind?
You gotta love this life style in order to invest all your hard labor.
I command you both for the love you have for your beautiful property.
You are writing a story for your children yet to come.💕🙏🏻
Brittany, you are my hero! You did great with the truck assistance!!!👏👏👏🥰
Good call on the gravel color. The muted, more natural tones keep with the historical vibe of the mill. Loved that you both jumped in the pond after a hard days work. Too cute.
So fun watching the process!
Everything looks fantastic, BUT THE BEST IS YOUR RAIN DANCE. ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT 😍😍😍
😁💃🕺🏼🌦️🐸
For anything that might happen in the future. You may want to put a nice strong winch on the front of that camper.
What an adventure the two of you are having. Thanks for sharing 💖
Go Brittany! Her new profession: tow truck driver!
Loved your experience, lots of hard work and well done.
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You two are hilarious jumping into the pond fully clothed. 😊
Fun watching your life unfold.🥰
Deus vos abençoe, como dizia a minha mãe. Vocês são especiais. Portugal loves you!! 😊
Smart colour change on the gravel ❤ we got such bad sunburn ( esp under our chins 😮) when walking around pompei as the pavements were white chalk and reflected the sun back up
Great job, you two! You make such a fantastic team getting so much accomplished! Never underestimate your abilities. Mike and I have known each other for 51 years and will be celebrating our 49th anniversary September 20th. We are two halves of a whole and make such a great team accomplishing everything in our lives. That has helped us so much with our health challenges in life, too. None of us ever knows what is ahead for us. But, together, we have managed to handle our life + death struggles together, which works for us. Stay safe from any wildfires. We've been watching the results of that monsterous firestorm in Maui, and I immediately thought about you both with my worried heart. I worry about the dryness we have been experiencing here in Florida and get so scared about the fire danger. I had to deal with a terrible housefire when I was 17 years old. All we had ;eft was the shell of our home. I still deal with PTSD from it. Please, please take extra precautions. I love and worry about you both as if you are family. Sending my love, prayers and gentle hugs.......from Donna in Spring Hill, FL
Happy earlier anniversary! 🥳 That's amazing. Relationship goals 😍 We can't control what we can't control, but we can be prepared as much as possible. We can't imagine what that must have been like and how it has impacted you your entire life. We pray for a golden bubble of safety and work hard to to action on the ideas we think will help our homestead and Mill. Much love back. ❤️
😀 good job Brittany!! 🙌👏👏 stay safe! Much love 😊🤗😘❤
Stay awesome! Love watching your journey 🧤🐸⛈️✨️💛
GO GO GO GO you two. Cheers Gina in Upstate NY USA moving to Portugal
Good job. ❤❤❤❤
Just 2 thoughts- if it isn’t too late: 1) putting the white gravel under/ over the pipe as a guide of where Not to drive. The 2nd thought is about the mulch. We live in FL and mulch dries out fast here. Just wondering how safe that would be in a fire. You seem to have a lot of wind at times. In Italy Luca and Sara said they have to bury mulch/compost in the ground. However, I don’t know how you keep your dirt in place otherwise. I imagine your neighbors might know the answer, and I would love to hear it also.
Love how careful and cautious you are being with your land. Like you though, I can’t wait until you can start working on the mill. 😊 Be safe and don’t overheat!
Your property is gorgeous 😊
Take air out of tires to 15-18. I drive out on the dunes .! CapeCod. No problem
I’m so glad your plan worked !!yay!!
The gravel looks awesome,great work you guys as allways!!
Great work guys ❤
Great video as always.
Such a beautiful place! Such a beautiful old building. You have transformed this cut of land and history into a thing of practical beauty.
You need to rototill and add amendment first before the weed barrier.
You work so well together to accomplish so much. Very inspiring!
Thank you so much! 💪😍
Great episode ❤❤
You two are too cute.
Continue to enjoy each other.
Brittany, you are a powerhouse! For a small woman you give it all! ❤️🇨🇦
💪 I do give it my all ❤️
Need to get one of those counter top pop up washing machines!
You mentioned the paths and using gravel so weeds won't grow. My experience is that weeds grow anywhere there isn't constant tire or foot traffic. My gravel driveway has a green strip going down the middle that I mow.
For laundry, get a plunger. My grandmother used to do her laundry in the bathtub with a plunger. It worked great!
Great job you guys! love how you plan and try ♥️
hi guys, they sell this waterproof terracotta paint that you could use to paint the roof if all else fails, its usually red, so wouldnt break the look much. ;)
Well done guys. An example to the world...great teamwork 👏🙃👏
Thank you 🙌
Lembrei muito de vários casais incluindo vocês que teem propriedades na zona onde andaram os incêndios. Que bom que não aconteceu nada de mau, também teem estado a limpar tudo, e isso é uma grande segurança. Estou ansiosa por ver tudo lindo e já se nota bem a diferença, e a praia ficou tão bela com o coaxar das rãs é demais.
Does it ever snow there? Guessing no but the way it tends to blow and drift is another factor for location choice in some places.
We can see it's hot there now! And wise choice wearing a single layer of thin cotton fabric loose for max breathability. I can't imagine not having full body airflow. But interestingly, lots of people seem to never catch on.
You guys are such a great team! 👍
Nelson could’ve picked up van up and put it on that Terrace!!HaHa glad you made it safely! I’m worried about that Terrace above. It seems to have falling rocks on it.
LOL that would have been cool. 😜
wow guys congrats on your channel growing 128k subs
🙏✨ We ❤️ our community!
You two have done so much work to your property, it’s looking great!
Try reversing your van up that steep incline. Always works for me in very steep inclines. The gear ratio is much lower.
Hi guys!
Things are moving along well and looking good, and I hope that the fires are staying away.
Just a note on the use of the tow strap. It's less than ideal to use it on a tow ball and actually quite dangerous. You want to use it on appropriate tow points and never on the towball.
Continue with the good work and we look forward to watching the future videos. Stay safe!
Y’all are doing so great. I’m so excited for you to start on the mill. But y’all are so smart on how you are getting it all done in the right manner. It will all come thank you for sharing.
Blessings. See you next week for another part of this amazing journey ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Great job ❤❤❤
Excellent team work! You two are such hard workers & just cute as a button ❤
yaaaay!!! team drew and brittney. great work. continued blessings.
I am so happy for both of you. With my work I traveled all over this world but never once have I ever settled down. You found a perfect spot. I can feel the vibes while watching your TH-cam programs.
I love that you stopped to dance in the rain. When I lived in southern China with three of my daughters there was no rain for our first 6 weeks. The skies eventually opened and it poured. My children ran outside to dance in the rain while all the other students and teachers stayed under shelters. Did I join them? Of course I did!