046 || Unexpected Intruder & Moving Stuff Into The Villa

Just as we thought we were done cleaning... Anyways, not so many breathtaking things to do today. Just moving all the stuff we brought.
Join us today as we do just that.
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My name is Sam and together with my girlfriend Lyanne, I am on a quest to restore the beauty of this old Italian villa from 1895. Join us as we have to let go of our Dutch habits to fit in in our Italian surroundings, were the word 'plan' gets redefined and our tastebuds are awakened.
The goal of this project is to show that with limited financial means and a lot of optimism we can resurrect the beauty of this abandoned villa in a green and sustainable way. But most of all learn from everything that we encounter and enjoy it whilst we're at it.

[@margretearellano4052]

You have a treasure of a dad. Treat him well. Things are starting to look good there.

[@michael.esakulich5688]

I thank you. You should get the driveway into good shape. This way, you could drive the van up to get supplies and material up to the front door. I would think that would be one of the first Job to do

[@user-nx5yg6vv3o]

You would think so, but this is a fellow who doesn't use power tools, so maybe struggling up the driveway is somehow a good thing?

[@l.m.2404]

@user-nx5yg6vv3o he doesn't have power to recharge batteries or ability to plug in for power. With solar panels, he does.

[@judiehavard4903]

You are lucky to have your Dad to work with. You make a good team!!😊

[@prairiefire1234]

Get jars with screw on lids and biscuit tins with tight fitting lids to store food in . Check at second hand stores. No rodents. No bugs. No plastic.

[@l.m.2404]

Ikea also sells large, recycled glass jars with either bamboo or recycled plastic lids. I like mine but also use giant glass pickle jars and pickled cabbage jars too.

[@susankillian2805]

Your Dad is a national treasure! You are so so lucky to experience that in your life!

[@KimHallums]

You should finish clearing the driveway and repairing the gate. It would make moving equipment easier. Work smarter not harder is an old saying. Good luck.

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

I love the original hallway flooring 👏👏👏

[@vinceplesnicar8180]

Work smarter not harder! Clear your driveway and gate area to drive on it!

[@l.m.2404]

Do you realize how much engineering, time and money that would cost? Nonsense! They are getting along just fine.

[@vinceplesnicar8180]

What cost an engineering? Clean the the overgrowth and fix the gates to open a drive up! I’m not talking about a finished concrete or cobblestone drive!

[@l.m.2404]

@vinceplesnicar8180 I believe I heard it said that the slope was unstable on the one side and would need to be built-up and stabilized.

[@Coochied]

The slope should be job 1. It would speed up the rest of the project...

[@SuperBotanica]

Transporting the solar panels was the hardest work... and also filming from good angles, which guarantees the success of this channel

[@onamissionize]

Your father woks like a beast! So strong, you must love it when he helps you.

[@shirleygraham6229]

I am surprised you don't drive right up to your front door to unload a bit easier. Is your gateway to narrow? It looks ok for car space on the vlogs. Perhaps I am a lousy judge. A good load to have brought back with you. Dad's a champ. Best wishes.

[@vanessawade452]

Like father like son. Determined and hard working. Great teamwork. Well done to you both.

[@squirrelswithpearls]

Your father and "Pinky" are MVPs! Keep up the great work!

[@tammiecrosby2910]

Nice to see your Dad again. Sorry your girlfriend had to go home 😞

[@philpoulin479]

You and your dad are great together so nice to team work.

[@Shirley-qg3oo]

Well done gentlemen, an amazing amount of gear fitted in your van and trailer this trip. Just wanted to say at 3.14 I couldn’t help but smile when I saw Dad hand comb his hair exactly as you do Sam! Cheers from Shirley in Australia 🇦🇺

[@tonitemperance9960]

Hard work, but oh what a masterpiece it will be. Geluk ❤

[@user-hd2mt9xh2p]

Dad's are just amazing what they do for their children. Well at least you would have warmed up the lamp on the desk is just a little picture of what is to come

[@SonyaTucker]

God bless your dad he's a real trooper ❤, wow can't believe how much you were able to pack into your van,

[@TheZsuZsa123]

We can see you inherited that hardwork ethic from your papa. Great you are capturing these events as memories. Exciting to see the villa becoming a home too.

[@jennichristie5264]

I was just thinking what a Trojan your dad was keeping up with you when you commented you had to keep up with him! What a team!!

[@TheZsuZsa123]

Also you need a rosemary plant, not just for seasoning but rodents don't like rosemary and you can sprinkle it in your cabinets. Italians believe rosemary brings good luck and wards off negative energy.

[@derrickknight6828]

If you ever need to do any really hard work you certainly have the perfect person to help you. You both really know how to get things done

[@mocarra100]

I really admire the fact that you take the time to set your camera up in different positions to film this for us while you have the hard task of moving all your stuff in and moving that camera around for us. Bravo to you and your dad! By the way I love your videos! Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖

[@neutonrenda2303]

Seeing how much weight you had to carry in I'd say your van did well, it must've been heavy going.👍

[@nurmihusa7780]

A father’s job is NEVER done. :) He’s set the bar high for you when it’s YOUR turn, kid! ❤❤❤

[@michellelewis6952]

I'm pretty sure your van is the male version of a Mary Poppins handbag 🤣 🤣 it amazing how much it holds. Love watching this series, good luck and thank you x

[@user-fu8jk6vv2d]

a tip for your future garden: plant basil (basilicum) between your mint, your basil will grow mucht better and can let it flower (the little white flowers you can eat too)

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

👏👏 Octopus Dad👏👏

[@marklivingstone3710]

My goodness, it must be freezing. You’ve got a shirt and long pants on. I hardly recognized you 😂. Roll on springtime 😋

[@daydreambeliever6603]

Your dad is amazing! I love where your house is located…the sound of the running water is so soothing. Wait did you say cleaning out the kitchen again because of all the RATS!!!! Yikes 😮

[@user-nx5yg6vv3o]

Why not back up the van to the top of the hill? You have road; then build a small ramp up the front steps. Why struggle like you do?

[@autobot513]

My thoughts exactly though I suppose there is a good reason that is not being done.

[@denisemooneyham7032]

He seems to like doing things the hard way!?!

[@mirtharuiz5358]

@@denisemooneyham7032i agree with you. They are not very prepared, the first thing they should have done is fixed the road up to the house. That’s my opinion.

[@carnellnutt2751]

And if he doesn’t want to drive up the hill, ergonomics is easier to pull than push. Basic law of physics.

[@marymar456]

Thats a horrible idea, its a garden not a road. Let him do it the way he wants

[@nancyf18]

You and your dad did a great job,

[@ChileExpatFamily]

Just curious is there something wrong with the drive way up to the house? I have to wonder why you do not drive up to the front door. Is the gate too narrow? Jim in Chile

[@EricOnYouTube]

Wow, your father can work! :). Great to see you moving things from NL to I. :)

[@rafa31370]

😅😅😮que trabajo😅😅😅😅

[@kimcramer850]

...and...Dad has such a cute smile :-)

[@stephensimons7974]

You should get a cat to keep the rats away

[@l.m.2404]

Or, a Jack Russell. 🐶

[@schnickschnack2000]

I love this channel. I enjoy the little and big progresses very much. The way is always the goal. ❤

[@maryoconnor2228]

Sam I've just found your channel and I'm hooked. I've watched all your timelapse videos and now I'm going back and watching individual videos. Absolutely love what you guys are doing, this is my kind of video to watch so I'll be binging for the next few days. You guys are amazing, you're so tireless and I can't wait to see what you do with this beautiful villa. Greetings from Ireland!

[@Villa_Oliva]

that's amazing to hear, such kind words! hope you enjoy the rest of the adventure. Thanks a million!

[@sistermecktis5791]

👍for you and Dad

[@kimcramer850]

Dad looks qiet good with rings upon his head ;-)

[@maryallen6334]

Great video.

[@frankbriley4706]

Great video 🎉

[@christinanewman5141]

So lucky your dad can help with the heavy lifting

[@andriesmaritz2055]

Still amazing the amount of hard work and congratulations again. Vriendelike groete uit New Zealand.

[@paulineratley5469]

Gee you guys are doing well Your dad is fit and great help Keep up the great work 😅

[@taironevieira1288]

Adoro os vídeos, parabéns pelo reforma, adoro ver o passo a passo, mas tenho uma dúvida, porque você não sobe com o carro a porta?

[@lesserpoo]

You’re so blessed to you dad…❤

[@Skattie]

You blessed to have such a nice papa

[@MrHuismeester]

Dream Team is back on the Villa !!!

[@ackermankellylee]

I am excited to see how the solar panels work out👏😁✨you and your dad BRAVO! You both work really hard and your progress shows😁🌟💪🏼 i believe you are also very creative and an artist by the way you film your channel it is 😁☺🌟👏🤙✨💖🙌🏻🌞🐬🍊🍾🥂📸🏆💯

[@Villa_Oliva]

You and me both ;). Thanks! I really try my best to make the most out of it, glad you can appreciate it!

[@JushuaAbraham-sj2xl]

Finally we are in the same season 😂 little by little you will reduce the time offset.

[@donaldauguston9740]

Sam, how long does it take you to drive from your father's home to your new home in Italy? Are the roads good? Is it easy to travel or a challenge? Thanks again for another terrific video. It warms my heart to see you and your father working together. I envy that. DA

[@schnickschnack2000]

The roads in Switzerland are in good condition. But always a little bit under construction. But we do everything for our dutch Italy lovers 😅

[@gabeysponge]

I love watching you guys! This will be a beautiful home when you finish the insanely hard work.

[@PiaBros]

Your Dad is one amazing treasure. Look after him.

[@DommaPasce]

Hi Nice work! I saw that in the end you discovered the correct way to transport very heavy loads on rough terrain and uphill by going backwards and pulling the cart instead of pushing it. 😉

[@judiehavard4903]

I have seen people build a big pergola and mount the solar panels on top of the pergola to use.😊

[@Villa_Oliva]

interesting idea!

[@kennethcrace6181]

Always pull the 2 wheeled cart up that drive never push...why you didn't drive the van up you left unsaid. Helping not hating.

[@WhataTry]

It is so much easier to pull the trolley than push.😂

[@Skattie]

I just found this on you tube to treat rats and mice….called. Add, Mix, Bake …Mice and rats will not enter your home ….its a concoction you make into a spray, all natural, environmentally friendly ❤❤

[@johanhavelaar2640]

Karretje omhoog trekken is gemakkelijker dan duwen!

[@1965Maurop]

Ciao, ma il furgone non riesci a portartelo su x scaricare?

[@midnightcat2905]

Next project: gondola beside the driveway :D

[@ji8044]

Sam do you plan to make the path wider to the door to accommodate deliveries and moving? A retaining wall against the hillside of probably no more than 2-3 feet high might do the trick.

[@nicolethijs5428]

Such a struggle to bring everything! Bringing in building materials like lime, cement, bricks andso on will be the next big struggle. There must be a better option….

[@user-nx5yg6vv3o]

make the driveway accessible

[@imageofhand]

Heavy work take care 😊

[@schnickschnack2000]

Danke!

[@Villa_Oliva]

Again, thank you so much for your continued support! much appreciated!!

[@kellymiklic5312]

Thank you for the video. If it's possible, could you enable cc on your videos?

[@lettieolivier8127]

Hi hi, things are much more different in real life, as what it looks like on camera. Just go house hunting with photos as your only resource. What you see then, is totally different of the perception that was created ...just saying. I looooove the renovation channels. This one is one of my favourites😊😊

[@mmmppp8419]

Hi Sam, winter is coming! 🐲😉 First of all, let me tell you that the driveway with that high grass is dangerous, rain, cold, freezing, you can slip and a broken bone is not nice. Be careful and stay safe Your dad has really impressed me, you all did a great job, well done! Please, please 🙏 if posible, activate the subtitles, English is not my first language and sometimes I get lost. 😓 Thank you very much!

[@hedgewood7152]

✨🌞✨

[@user-jz8sk8sg1r]

Is het niet makkelijker als je de auto naar boven rijdt

[@BlueGrassWalkers92]

About protecting food against pesticides mice/ rats: we had a proplem en we got all food in plastic boxes or tins that helps a lot together with a cat?

[@brookestephen]

How are those rats getting in?!

[@SuperBotanica]

I always ask myself how long the construction site on the street in front of your villa will be there

[@baldinthesnow]

The traffic noise at this house is unbelievable. Between the road in front and the highway it's non stop 😔

[@PasakornS-pp5lp]

I love your father very much because I love you. I will do everything for you. When you are old, don't forget to take care of him.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🏋️🏋️🏋️🏋️🏋️🏋️🏋️🏋️

[@jeojeo9393]

Do the chimneys and the fires work

[@cohort6099]

is there a reason why you can use the driveway? Is de oprit onbruikbaar?

[@mariannekuijpers9298]

pull don't push it up😜

[@elephant9197]

I wonder what kind of batteries are they. Anybody recognise them?

[@brookestephen]

So how are you studying Itailan? Is it online, books, tapes, in person? I'm curious to study Italian once again (it's been decades!)

[@ellentaylor4351]

Why not clear the pathway making the transportation of goods so much easier would it be too costly? Pushing up the toward the house is crazy. But I have to believe its due to the accessing being unsuitable.

[@brittrosendal7880]

How can you live with that constant noice from the highway… 😢

[@mariannefroberg460]

why have you bought a house right next to the highway? Is always a loud background sound on your videos. It must be annoying that it never gets quiet

[@robertchautardjensen6846]

I do not understand why you do not repair the driveway for vehicle traffic. It would save you all so much trouble in delivery of objects to your project site...

[@jthor99]

Why don't you drive up to the house? You've cleared the driveway pretty well- it would save you a lot of hauling - except with that truck there!

[@user-sp7em4te5c]

Здравствуйте , погрузка и разгрузка требует не малой физической силы.

[@lisaburke4779]

Pivot! 🤣

[@annetteweston4135]

How come you call the house Villa Oliva when it has Adriana on the gate post .

[@micheledenise2305]

Can u not drive at least part of the way? Looks it used to have a concrete driveway 😊

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

I admire your strength and commitment Young Man, but you need to invest in a mechanical 4x4 to move all these items up the driveway 👏. I’m getting tired by just watching 🫤🫣

[@patrickwiklund2039]

👍

[@amymoore6446]

Can you tell us why you don’t use the driveway?

[@cindishineflew8916]

Why don’t you make your gate so you can so that you’re not caring so much stuff a cart should fit up there

[@giovannidivirgilio3215]

Buon lavoro, mancano i sottotitoli

[@mauriziodadda3423]

Ciao puoi mettere i sottotitoli? Grazie

[@oliverpavic275]

Can you please, like in the movies at the beginning, write when this is happening? Thnx

[@oliverpavic275]

So wait, what timeline are we here? Still last year?