#4 Stone House Renovation Portugal - Can We Work it Out?

Upgrade your travel with snazzy luggage from Level8, and get 15% OFF with our code THENEWBYS15 and this link: www.tkqlhce.co...
In this episode we seem to just keep making mistakes; John on the Stone House Renovation, and Tara on the outdoor kitchen build. But, looking at each of these as a chance to learn and grow as our projects develop is a great opportunity, and so onward we go!
WORK WITH US: Email [e-mail]
SHOP OUR MERCH: thenewbys.co.u...
FOLLOW IN REAL TIME INSTAGRAM www.instagram....
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.c...
SUPPORT US ON PATREON: / thenewbys
Our Website: www.thenewbys....
We'd really love to hear from you so leave us a comment, and if you are enjoying the journey with us and would like to see extra content, please hop over to Patreon we would be so very grateful for your support.
THANK YOU!
We are John, Tara, Crusoe and Sawyer Newby. A family of explorers who've taken root in Northern Portugal where we are renovating an abandoned farm into our dream off-grid homestead. Please support us by giving us a thumbs up and making sure to subscribe to follow our adventures.
On and off, we have been traveling for over 20 years and have explored more than 160 of the world's 193 countries, it’s been quite a journey, and now we are sharing our projects and adventures weekly here on KZbin with new episodes EVERY SUNDAY.
BE BRAVE - THINK BIG - EXPLORE
Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@TheNewbys]

Upgrade your travel with snazzy luggage from Level8, and get 15% OFF with our code THENEWBYS15 and this link: www.tkqlhce.com/click-101040424-15212828?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.level8cases.com%2F

[@irili100]

Hi Tara, I'm really glad you're not scared of a "manly" job. My only problem is that I don't see the vision and picture of what you want to build. Do you have a picture or drawing of the pizza oven? Or I had to wait for the finish line 😉 Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏻❤️

[@lottie2525]

It's going so well Tara. Don't you dare worry about what we think of it. You're so kind to allow us into your lives and watch what you're getting up to. If you like it, it's perfect and we like it too. Loving seeing the house extension progression too. John always works around problems so well.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Lottie. You are so kind ❤️🙏🏼

[@heczone]

😂😂 Fifi off the cement! Funny fact...my neighbour is currently having a small conservatory built....well I own a cat.... He came in the other evening with ONE PAW with cement all over it... (You can see where this is going), I had to corner my cat and get cement off...and then phoned said neighbour having work done.....the next day she said, Hannah come here... *Goes over* Yep a LONE paw print on the corner of the base for the conservatory 😂 But you know what... Blue will forever be imprinted in the slab...and there will be a day when sadly he will pass...but there will always be the paw print...of Blues..😂

[@TheNewbys]

😂😂 this one had us in stitches friend! Thank you for sharing this story with us ❤️❤️

[@sandramorton5510]

Crusoe with his "Phone Rock" is hilarious, in America it is like watching the Flintstones. Tara, your project is fascinating and I think you are doing a tremendous job putting multiple shapes together.

[@TheNewbys]

He absolutely loves talking on the 'phone' Sandra 😂 so sweet to see! Thanks for all the support ❤️❤️

[@murialpack5350]

I too immediately thought of Fred Flintstone! 😂😂😂

[@alidabotes6264]

To make it easier to level it & also stronger that it won't topple over, it's best to do a dug out foundation. Any building project needs a solid foundation. I learned that the hard way.

[@laurensymons1693]

Good morning Tara, I’ve been doing art, crafts, building with wood, laying bricks and tile at different times throughout my 73 years. When ever I am creating something I tend to divide it into three parts. The best, most rewarding part is the process of creating something. For me it’s meditative. I lose my sense of time and what is happening around me. The next two parts are just extra bonuses. 1. I’m personally happy about how it turned out and 2. Others like and appreciate what I have created. The lack of the bonuses doesn’t ever diminish the doing. So I hope you are feeling joy as you build your oven and I know I will appreciate what you have accomplished.

[@TheNewbys]

Hello Lauren! Well done you friend, that’s amazing. Thanks for sharing your advice with us 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Mel.H_]

Beautifully said 👏 ❤️

[@pamelar5868]

That charming little boy helping his mother pick up stones, I mean really, really helping, brought tears to my eyes❤!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Pamela his name is Crusoe and he’s a real busy little man. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. ❤️❤️

[@angelamorrison8634]

DearTara,I happen to know for a fact that MichaelAngelo while working on his master piece statue of David did not have two little boys hanging around, chickens to feed a vegetable garden to tend to or a partner/husband and family to prepare three meals a day for cleaning the house and doing laundry for three muddy men. However your building creation is taking shape I see, and and I am excited to see it when it is finished. Keep up the wonderful work and so whatever it looks like when it is finished you did it yourself so like Michael Angelo start getting excited as it will be great because you did it your way.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Angela, thank you so much for this comment. It means the world to me ❤️❤️

[@murialpack5350]

Love it! 👏🏻

[@elenaandrufo]

So true !

[@Helen78SouthAfrica]

Tara don’t worry it will all come together sweetie ♥️🫂👋♥️🫂👋

[@nisar8009]

Joelle is such a hard worker! You’re so lucky that you have such great neighbors!

[@nisar8009]

@@marea0982 don’t be a snot. I didn’t know how to spell it so I looked it up. I did the best I could with the pronunciation I heard online. You don’t need to be so nasty. I’m not Portuguese so how would you expect anyone to know that. And you should be nicer to people. I’m sure that people would like you better. And you’re not a close personal friend so how do you know you’re correct?

[@sandraengstrand2784]

The way your are building your farm is just so original!! Creative and organic, and made with love!! 💕 🪨🪨🪨🪵🪵🪵 And that lawn is looking gorgeous!!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Sandra, we are trying our best to build it that way. Thanks for all the support ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@SJones-pr7tq]

As always, great video. Farm is coming along beautifully. Just curious, will the new porch and retaining wall get in the way of all your building supplies that will be going up the steps to the new extension? I know you will figure it out wonderfully.

[@StephanieJongsma-cw5jp]

Tara! I can totally relate to that frustration you related to us. As I've gotten older I plan and prepare better but I used to jump in with all of me and then get very frustrated! Just remember that life is a journey and everything you do will be a learning process and one that will teach you for future projects. Also, most anything CAN BE FIXED! Love you and love your desire to begin building and learning to use power tools. I have been using them for only about a year and a half and have built some things I'm really proud of. I have had to toss a few projects as well and I just say, "well, that was a great learning lesson!" Lol, don't take yourself too seriously. Love you!

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Stephanie, thanks so much for sharing that with us. That is very wise and very true. Thank you ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@maryhart637]

@Stephanie You are my kindred spirit!❤️ My grandmother used to tell me that I "leap before I look then regret at leisure" 😂😂😂

[@sandramckenzie653]

Don’t worry about what we think my friend…just remember you probably won’t get it right the first time although it looks pretty darn good to me, but the main thing is that you are leaning to do something new and practice makes perfect. It’s a pretty big project for your first try but you will have it to look back on after a few more projects and say Wow I didn’t do so bad for the first time! We love your I can do this attitude so keep on dreaming dreams and making them come true!❤

[@jilllangman9343]

Look at you Tara! Cutting rebar and mixing cement. What a woman! I think your plan wasnt quite as precise as you thought. Once you were clear in your head about your plan you were really brave. This is such fun watching you and John build your little empire. 🌸love to you all. ❤🍫🍓🍓

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Jill, we appreciate all your kind words and all of your support ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@juliedowning7782]

Hi John, Tara, Crusoe and Sawyer…….an enjoyable vlog thanks. Love to see the ongoing creativity of John and now you Tara……I don’t think you should worry at all about what we viewers think of your garden kitchen build, because you’re giving it a go and that’s what matters. In a few months and for years to come, when you stand there cooking you will be able to smile and say I built this and that what’s important. Ps the grass is looking lush! Best wishes and ❤ Julie 😊

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Julie, we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind words about my build, you are too sweet friend. ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@piaostgren9844]

I think you've done a good job so far with the pizza oven, it blended in well with the surroundings, and it's supposed to be rustic, so it'll be great in the end, well done Tara. The entrance to your extension also looks great!!❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Pia, you are too kind ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@christeljansenvanvuuren69]

Tara Mario son is hard working Jung man so nice to see that and you to and kids love you all ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much Christel ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Bravo Tara!!!! Taking on this creative monumental task while managing all the endless daily responsibilities…You are a true inspiration! I love the rustic style too! Keep up the great work! Crusoe WOW can’t believe he is just about to turn 3! So advanced! 💙~Cara

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Cara. Your kind words mean the world to me ❤️🙏🏼

[@treehuggingmusician595]

Go for it Tara. Don't worry about the folks watching from afar. You are working on a new skill. Crusoe talking on his stone phone was so cute, at the end. John, we have faith in your ability to work out how to build the porch roof.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@SFNativeGal]

Remarkable work both Tara and John. And the greatest ending of Crusoe talking on his stone cell phone to Mario. What a blast! Thank you, again, for such a happy time being included in your family life on the most beautiful farm. Btw, I’m 4’11” and would walk very comfortably under your new porch! Bravo!!

[@TheNewbys]

A perfect size for the stone house! 🙏🙏❤️

[@rosheenfergusson6991]

The stones have a Zimbabwe Ruins look 😂 I think you’re doing amazing and it’s been built by YOU! The pizza oven that Tara built - will be a great discussion point forever. Don’t worry what anyone else thinks - you’re thinking big and being brave I recon. Good job 👍

[@TheNewbys]

They do Rosheen! haha love that correlation ❤️❤️

[@sonjajordaan1983]

We all have to start somewhere. Even an experienced builder have to lay his first brick. You are being brave. ❤

[@TheNewbys]

You are quite right Sonja!

[@craigskonberg6513]

Well done everyone!!! John being a creative problem solver, and you Tara being brave and taking on a huge project that you’ve never attempted before! Please don’t worry about us viewers, I personally appreciate how open you both are about your process and journey! Crushed on the other hand will be foreman soon and will be calling all necessary assistants!!! Looking forward to Wednesday!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Craig! ❤️❤️

[@aliceskewthorpe8991]

Well ya know... Those who fail to plan... Plan to fail... You need to think things through, and strategize before you start... Always remember... Those young boys are watching... You're all so genuine and so authentic... I guess it makes us all feel better when we have our brain farts too!!! We can all understand those moments too... You have made your home and property into a real paradise since you've been there... Congratulations !!! Blessings to all ❤

[@TheNewbys]

You are quite right Alice, thanks for sharing friend ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@yvonneferguson5205]

Oooh, I'm soooon jealous of that magnificent lawn!! It's AWESOME!!

[@nualarosth8448]

Practice makes perfect Tara. We learn by trying, good job.

[@jacquipettitt3389]

At just 5ft, I'm the perfect size for Portuguese doorways, but the challenge for taller people must be frustrating for John. Your wall build is looking really good, you've nailed the rustic look Tara. Love watching the boys having the freedom to just be and grow. You got this people! ' Off the concrete'🐓🐓🐓😂😂😂

[@TheNewbys]

It is quite frustrating Jacqui, we have had multiple people bump their heads on these small doorways haha thanks for the support friend ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@marymcmillian7354]

I’m impressed with your building skills Tara. My experience has been dry stacking landscaping stone borders to my gardens and laying stones to hide the edge of my plastic in ground fish pond. I would never dare try to cement anything together ! Love seeing the boys back home playing in the nice fresh mountain air.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Mary, I appreciate all of your support ❤️❤️

[@MJMCJ2002]

So funny watching Crusoe using a rock as a mobile phone. Cute!😄🥰

[@TheNewbys]

He loves ‘phoning’ Mario friend, so sweet 🙏🏼

[@MJMCJ2002]

@@TheNewbys Yes, Super Mario and his digger, Crusoe's new Super Hero. He's such a clever and adorable little boy ❤️🥰

[@cynthialapp3541]

Tara, I was really stressed about things that kept going wrong in my house. I was overwhelmed. My brother said anything can be fixed. That statement gave me such relief. So I'm passing his advice off to you. Anything can be fixed and advice from me, KZbin is your best friend when learning how to do new things. You are doing great. Crack on.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you for sharing that statement with us Cynthia, it means so much ❤️❤️

[@margaretheschmidt7062]

Tara, you can be so proud oder yourself!!! Don't doubt yourself, you are doing just great. Learning by doing. Just make sure you have anough stones it chose from, it makes building easier. Crusoe talking on the "phone" with Mario, sooo cute❤❤❤❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Margarethe! Crusoe loves phoning Mario, he ‘talks’ to him often 😉❤️

[@cindyann5314]

After watching this week’s video the first thing I did was click on the links. All of you are making amazing progress. The first steps of projects are always so difficult! We all want to get to the finished product we see in our mind quickly. Enjoying the process is sooooo much easier said than done. As always I look forward to your next episode❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you for clicking on the links and for all your support Cindy, it really does help support our channel ❤️❤️

[@dianestephenson8528]

I’d say this was a great day!

[@9141129]

You're doing great, Tara! Just remember.....we are all sitting here on our butts enjoying watching all of your and Jon's efforts. Don't be intimidated by your admiring fans 🥰

[@elenaandrufo]

Tara, you rock! You give all of us (scared, nervous, confused) women the confidence to proceed with projects like this. I’ll be building a little wall soon too…We! Can! Do! This!! 💪🏻

[@myitaliantherapyginafiore4414]

Tara I think you are an amazing human with a wonderful history in Marketing and traveling. Being a mom and sharing the garden, your home ideas, kids, recipes etc. Why on earth are you wanting to extend yourself into the building realm instead of just assisting john in the projects? Where could you possibly get the time and energy to extend yourself further woman? I being a single mom for my 23 year old sons life, I began in a few different industries and ended up becoming someone who bought and restored, rented and created nightly lodging and now trying to move to Europe. I would have given anything to be able to be that homemaker for my son. So as much as you feel you want to extend into the creating projects on the farm no one has that expectation. We miss you sharing your passions, your ideas, your creating of the videos and all that energy that goes into editing. So know we do not have any expectations of you and cheer you on. You don't have to. Just be there for john and john be there for you. It's a kinder world when we have passion for our roles and share them with our kids and hubby family and friends. I admire what you two have created. Crack on girl. YOU GO...we are watching and not judging at all....Gina in Upstate NY finishing my renovation and wishing I could just be a girl LOL moving to Europe...

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Gina! So much great advice and a good question. I think I really enjoy pushing my own limits a bit. I see John doing something and I say, I want to do that too! Sometimes it works out sometimes not. Let’s see. So far I’m enjoying myself mostly, but it’s slow progress! ❤️❤️

[@myitaliantherapyginafiore4414]

Proud of you. Just wanted you to know there are some of us single moms out here who wish they did not have to do it all. Who wish we could have just been a mom....It's cool to be able to do it all isn't it. Hugs Tara@@TheNewbys

[@colly1952]

Tara, not everyone has the skills John has. However, you're doing well and I'm sure you'll achieve your goal and have it just the way you want it. The important thing is that you're doing it and learning a new skill. Bravo!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Colly ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@skyeseaborn1170]

This whole video was delightful! Tara be brave, and continue creating. Imagine all the fun you will all have there. Allow room for plants to soften the nooks, and crannies. They will add charm. You are all making fun family stories, as you go. I treasure sharing with you all. Well done today Newbys.🩷💕

[@TheNewbys]

We are so happy to hear you enjoyed it Skye, thank you for your support and love ❤️❤️

[@mariagillinson8527]

John! Noooo don’t cut the step! Wood much easier to reconfigure … Tara’s idea is good …. That built porch cover has a solid base from the little I can see why not use it to support the side if you just remove that board so you don’t hit your head.

[@karentodd4910]

Tara, the fact that you are prepared to observe John's skills and then have a go yourself is commendable, this is exactly how I learned when I had my finca. There is great joy when you achieve something new for yourself that, let's face it, most people wouldn't attempt themselves. However, long before the joy is the 'learning curve' and it can be steep and off putting but you have a strong will and this adventure will satisfy you beyond your wildest expectations. When you look at those sunrises and sunsets and feel that pulse of joy for your surroundings,take a deep breath of satisfaction and be proud of yourself, you are amazing.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much Karen ❤️❤️

[@jennyjohnson9012]

You are doing amazingly well Tara! I couldn't do half of what you do. Don't be too hard on yourself. It'll all turn out well. xx

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Jenny, you are too kind ❤️❤️

[@jwdigitalnotesplanner]

Tara, do doing a wonderful job, ❤ don’t be so hard on yourself. Trust the process.

[@paddysandymcmillan8160]

Give the lady a Bells. Brave, resourceful Tara 👏👏👏

[@sandraharper260]

"If at first you don't suceed, try, try again"! Love watching you and John working your projects!

[@TheNewbys]

That is so true Sandra! Thank you ❤️❤️

[@joannemazza1657]

Good morning Happy Sunday Tara, John, Crusoe and Sawyer. In this last week I had the pleasure of visiting for the first time and revisiting past videos, you have come a long, long, long way in just 2 years. Life is a long journey with memories that will last and you are blessed you captured them for a legacy to your children 😘 The errors are just proof you are not perfect but able to circumvent obstacles and achieve your goals no matter what. Love to see your weekly adventures on the farm and your travels. Hope you are excited about your next adventure in May. We certainly are. God bless you all and reach for the sky🙏🥰💖🌺🦋👱👶🌅🏡🇵🇹

[@TheNewbys]

Hello Joanne. Happy Sunday to you too friend. We really do cherish all of those incredible memories, thanks for your support and love on every video ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@joannemazza1657]

@@TheNewbys 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@1nosullivan]

All the works looks great. We'll done to Crusoe for picking stones, Sawyer is growing so fast.

[@joannemazza1657]

@@1nosullivan Crusoe is a charming little boy only 3 years old and so helpful, Sawyer is so dear, Tara said he is mischievous in their last Explore video but all I say these are lovely little boys. Beautiful family, God bless them all. Cheers🥰🙏💖

[@richmiller5448]

I enjoy watching you and your family grow and build your homestead. I love that you don’t make drama but are genuine. Awesome family!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Rich 🤗❤️🙏🏼

[@DeirdreHickey-nx8nt]

Tara, I think you amazing. Remember this is your FIRST effort. I say very well done. It dosent have to look or be perfect, it just has to make you happy, as I hope it will. You keep going, remember this is for you and your beautiful family and I’m quite sure they will all love it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Deirdre🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@GeorgiaPitsiou]

Tara dont forget that what youre doing propably none of us have tried either so dont be intimidated you are amazing great job!😀

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Georgia!

[@GeorgiaPitsiou]

@@TheNewbys ❤

[@janefehlberg8657]

Dear Newbys, I always feel excited to see another episode. New projects always good for the brain! I live in Washington state, U.S.A....near Portland. It is cold and wet right now. I like it all. Crusoe on the phone was endearing. Thank you for sharing your days with us!

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Jane. Thanks so much friend. Stay warm and thanks for the support 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kimberlyllamas5804]

What a lifesaver Joell is

[@TheNewbys]

He is indeed 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kennisjarvis8105]

Tara, you are my hero! Well done.

[@MelanieBratko-jr7lb]

I’d love to be there helping you Tara! My dad was a stone mason and I’d help him sometimes when I was younger. He said I had a good eye for putting stones together. I applaud your work, it’s not an easy job! Plod on, well done!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Melanie ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@judymcgovern8454]

Thank you for sharing this fabulous vlog with us. Tara you are doing an amazing job, don’t be too critical of yourself, Crusoe helping you with collecting the rocks was lovely and him phoning Mario on his rock phone just melted my heart. Joao is doing a wonderful job with the wall, he has the patience of a saint with the chickens, they were so funny 😂. John the porch is looking really good, you always seem to be able to put everything together and it works. It’s all going to look so wonderful. ❤xx

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so so much Judy, you are so kind. Crusoe is always on the 'phone' to Mario, he loves it. Thanks for all your constant support ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@annettesharrock1236]

So cute at the end with Crusoe talking to Mario on the phone🥰, Well done Tara your building skills are coming on in leaps and bounds👏❣ Oops John on the porch, but now corrected nice job. Loved watching as always . Thankyou Tara ,John, Crusoe and Sawyer😘

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Annette! 🙏❤️

[@annettesharrock1236]

@@TheNewbys 🥰

[@gavinalmeida1994]

The bottom line is this for me ,if I'm happy with it,it will give me pleasure everytime I see it. That's how I approach all my projects none of any are perfect but I get alot of enjoyment and a sense of achievement

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Gavin 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Hollybank5]

Tara, the pizza oven is looking like it’s off to a great start!! Why are WE intimidating to you ? 😮 I’m in awe of your fearless spirit and can - do attitude!!! ❤. John, the porch roof is looking great 👍 Are you going to cut out a head shaped hole for tall people?? 😱🤣. I’m sure you will find a creative and beautiful solution to this ! Joelle has to be the most easygoing fella - with chickens and children under foot , inspecting and helping 🤣🥰 The farm is truly transforming into a work of art and heart ❤️ ❤’

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Holly. Thanks so much friend. We appreciate you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@magumagalhaes-dr2ip]

The garden is beautiful! And Tara, don't worry about the pizza oven. I think you are doing a good job and at the end what really matters is the whole set and it will certainly have a lot of charm. Crusoe , as always, is a real helper. It was incredible the way he picked up the rocks and placed them in the wheelbarrow.😮❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much friend ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@נעמהלוי-ע8ל]

What Tara is building,is beautiful! Like a sculpture!😮

[@theresaniemann3899]

Keep going Tara you can do it. Just show John how good you are 😊

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Theresa ❤️🙏🏼

[@1dboucher]

Hi Tara, just a quick hint. It is easier to put string between your rebar at the correct level and then build up to it to get your base level

[@1dboucher]

I see you had some. Bad on me

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks friend 🙏🏼

[@anna-mariepellett4362]

🦋 always fun watching John tweak his work until he finds the perfect solution. Love that you give us a chance to watch you going through that process. And it’s an added bonus to see those beautiful children wandering in and out of your legs and working spaces.🪜🪚🔧🔨🪚 Which love and many blessings to you and every project you create.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks friend, we love sharing all the ups and downs of projects with you. We appreciate all of your love and support during these times too ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@carenstephens4276]

Traveling with our kids is the best! Our fondest memories is going somewhere new, trying new foods and getting lost and on the wrong 🚂! What an adventure and our kids now adults take their own on adventures! I am pleased with that legacy!

[@TheNewbys]

❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@josephineharris3098]

Tara! Been waiting for you to jump in with both feet with your own building project. WTG. Watching your face while you're building that wall I could strongly see Crusoe :)

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so cool Josephine, John says that all the time! 😊🙏❤️

[@gailsoor1015]

Tara, don't give up. You're doing great. It's your first stonework. And it's looking just fine. Keep going!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Gail!!

[@annelot9714]

John and Joao did a great job together with the boys. ❤ Tara, I would feel uncomfortable too knowing that many people are watching, but you just do you and it will be great.🎉 Loved Crusoe talking to Mario on the phone 😅

[@airamad2]

You both are a fantastic team. You are building a dream place. Well done Tara, you look like a professional. The kids are gorgeous, Sawyer is growing up so fast. they look beautiful. Excellent job.👍👏👏❤

[@lena-roseorlando219]

Look so forward to seeing what you are doing and glad to see Jon has to rethink some things too. Love, love, love seeing your two adorable boys in the midst of all the building and yet they are not really “in the way.” Caruso definitely mastered his bike already. Sawyer won’t be far behind. Tara…give yourself some credit….your pizza oven is coming along great…or will be great by the time it is finished. You are learning, you are not a trained mason. 😍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for the support Lena. Crusoe absolutely LOVES his bike and we couldn’t be prouder of him ❤️❤️

[@tara0redwine]

Tara- I am loving the work you are doing on the pizza oven build. You can do anything you put your mind to! And John- the way you put wood together is beautiful! I'm loving these projects!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Tara. ❤️❤️

[@joycebasseluer2174]

Looks rustic and cool Tara, Flintstones would be proud of a pizza oven like that ! Keep on going girl. I love it 🤩

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Joyce 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@hilaryholt3061]

😊 Crusoe and his rock phone! Kids have so much imagination!

[@TheNewbys]

He loves phoning Mario Hilary 😂 ❤️

[@franciemontgomery2935]

John and Tara, I just love how determined you both are! I am thinking of "The Little Engine That Could." Oh Fife. 🐓 😂 I love it whenever the chickens show up! ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Francie!❤️❤️

[@katharinedavis4947]

I remember my 3 year old son working all morning on pulling up weeds on our allotment. Not just one morning but 2 or 3 ! The allotment was huge . Seeing Crusoe helping you reminded me .K

[@sandrahohmann1898]

Hey Newbys it was lovely to see you all back at work on your projects. You are fortunate to have Joao as a neighbour. Between the chickens and Crusoe and Sawyer i don't know how he manages to get anything done. John's lawn and flowers are looking amazing. Can't get over how green and well kept the lawn area is. A perfect play area for both of the boys. Cheers until next time.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Sandra! Yes the lawn area is being used a lot at the moment, mostly as a of road dirt track for Crusoe new bike!! 😉😂🙏

[@SolveigVanLeeuwen]

Don't be hyper aware, you are doing what we all want to do. That's why we are watching 😊....you're doing great!

[@sandralestani5886]

Tara you are so brave to take on this new project. John , you are a wizard. Love you all !

[@TitinaSaha-so8ru]

Sorry Tara, I'm here howling with laughter, quite happy it's not me in the hot seat😅😅 That clueless look you get every now and then is priceless. Like , " what did I get myself into??"😮 Plod on my dear, it might look rough now but stone always looks great at the end and you'll get full bragging rights to it for ever. Bravo!

[@TheNewbys]

😂😂 I am so glad I can put a smile on your face Titina haha ❤️

[@AudreyORourke-e1u]

You did a tremendous job Tara on your first try at cementing and I think the rocks look perfectly rustic as you hoped for fits beautifully into the surroundings. I just love your location lots of flat surfaces on your property like your lawn area and rocky surfaces the best of both …and your view awesome. As for Caruso he is such an individual unique little boy very bright with his imagination. Wonderful!! ❣️

[@karensnow427]

Well done Tara, it was no mean feat to take on this project, it will be all yours and that is precious!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Karen! ❤️❤️

[@dianavanhouten6071]

Tara girl! Dont worry so much please, you are doing a great job. Its a joy to watch your progress on the beautiful farm❤

[@kreshenahill5344]

It's looking great Tara and it's very brave of you to tackle it in front of your audience. We'll done. X

[@patcatherine]

Tara so impressed. Well done

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Pat ❤️❤️

[@virginiavanoosten5013]

Tara, I think you are encouraging us all to be brave as you tackle this project on your own even though it's difficult for you. Thanks again for the beautiful video!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Virginia ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@gillyt2752]

You should leave the long bits of wood on the porch which stick out the front so you can hang hanging baskets from them too frame the new porch. It will look so pretty when it is all done. Tara slow and steady wins the race when it comes to your own project, just give your brain time to digest each new skill you are learning so you won’t feel overwhelmed, it’s daunting looking at it when you go down to start it but each time you lay a course of rock you will improve, like you said you have all yr to get it done so take your time and enjoy this “me time” you have made for yourself, it’s exciting to learn new things with a little bit of scary thrown in of course 😉 but if you let yourself enjoy the process we will enjoy watching you create something of your very own from start to finish not matter how long it takes to get there. Sending love from uk ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Gilly! ❤️❤️

[@maureenhackenburg8027]

Hi Tara it is looking good so far don't knock yourself down the boys are growing up so fast just love watching them ❤❤❤❤

[@dawnkupczyk4247]

Good Afternoon Newby's. So proud of you Tara charging on with your new project. way to go Crusoe and learning to ride your bike. Next will be pre-school!! (He's almost that age?? Maybe?? Think they start at 3?) John I feel your struggles with the roof. Wish you all the best!!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Dawn! 🙏🙏❤️

[@lw7240]

Great job Tara. Don’t be too hard on yourself darling. You wanted the rustic look and that’s what you’ve created it’s brilliant. Lisa xxx ❤❤❤

[@maryjames7193]

Good job Tara. That is quite a lot for beginner skills. Poor John. He just had his moon and stars out of alignment. I'm sure he is better now. Love to all.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Mary!!

[@murialpack5350]

I’m quite certain that you can and will achieve whatever you set your mind to Tara! 😁👏🏻😁👍🏻

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Murial ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@sharonaqualais7565]

looking beautiful Tara, everything is so nice and the yard is perfect.

[@mariemcbee9517]

Tara, congratulations to you for attempting something on your own. It is very satisfying once you step back and look at what you've done and are proud of yourself for something like this. I would like to give you some advice. I think it's kind of like what John was doing with the place where your mower is. You build a straight wall or box shape out of blocks or bricks and then you put the Rocks as facing on the outside to make it look like it's all been built out of the rocks. I think that would look beautiful. You may be able to take some of the cement that you've put on the inside and Chip it away so that you don't have to tear the whole thing down and then you can build the straight blocks or bricks on the inside of the rocks, but at least you're not to far into it that you would have a lot to tear down if you did it that way.... just a suggestion. I'm sure however you end up doing it will be fine. Keep up the wonderful work. You all are building a beautiful site for your family to enjoy and thrive on. I wish I were young enough to do something like you all are doing. 60 is a little old to attempt something that enormous and to look back and regret how I actually was able to raise my two children as a single mom would be silly and not be good for my sanity, with thinking back and saying....I wish I could have had it this way or I should have done it this way instead.......either way they are 30 and 25 now so they are alive and I guess I did it right. Much love to you and your beautiful family.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for your lovely comment Marie! ❤️❤️

[@MJMCJ2002]

Tara, I don't have a clue about anything construction wise, but I admire your stamina and will to do that pizza oven. I've watched some other videos about laying concrete and one detail that caught my eye is that before laying the concrete anywhere you should wet the surface beforehand. In fact, I saw João doing that near the house, in this same video. I believe this will allow the cement to better adhere to the rocks. Keep up, you're doing great, and don't mind if it takes longer than expected or if you have to undo several times, until you see it's perfect for you. 😘Maria

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you friend 🙏🏼❤️

[@AdaMakawee]

Tara, everyone starts somewhere. Someday we all point to our first endeavor and have a little giggle all the while marveling at how we have grown. Excellent work.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@tammymurphy2707]

You two have made such beautiful outdoor spaces in a short time!!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you friend 🙏🏼

[@yvonneroche3897]

I am totally impressed with you. As we would say another Feather in your Cap. I love the way you are building in the Portuguese way. I am Irish living by the Sea in Northern Portugal.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Yvonne ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@dianeb.4791]

I am very impressed, Tara, with your determination in all that you try…gardening, cooking and canning, and now building with stone and cement! The pizza is going to be ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! Cheers!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Diane ❤️❤️

[@richardwhitelock7779]

If you construct form work around the area of your foundation slab. You can set all your finished levels to the top of it , a bit like you would have have form work. But it looks great so far !! ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Richard!

[@seascape185]

Youth doing a wonderful job! You’re doing it !

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks friend ❤️❤️

[@sandycollins3613]

I'm blown away by the fact that with all the responsibilities you have, you decided to take up to this very hard challenge 👏

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Sandy 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@islandgal7159]

Tara, you aren't accountable to us, your viewers. You are amazing and if you are having fun, we are here for it! My husband and I are "DIY'ers" and as I tell him often, we aren't striving for perfection, just an improvement. One step forward is the goal! I can't wait to see your finished project. Go girl!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@thomasleerecruitment]

Tara, you are doing a brilliant job! Don't doubt yourself - you have got this!! And John you too mate, you are killing it. Keep going guys!! Mark x

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Mark!

[@beverlymacdonald]

It's looks like hard work Tara. It's going to be so grand when you are done. Your first pizza will be fabulous.... I loved the ending ❤ Crusoe talking into the rock, Great imagination.

[@camillewinnie27]

Tara, I think you’re doing great, especially since this is the first time you’ve ever built something like this. You don’t have to strive for perfection as long as it meets your needs and works. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you’re done. Caruso really cracked me up this episode. He’s so cute working with Joao and riding his bike and then his conversation on the rock phone with Mario discussing building the James Bond house at the end was adorable. 😂

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Camille! ❤️🙏❤️