A calm life on our 1.5 acre farm

[@rachelfrees1268]

Diogo is the happiest, most well adjusted dog I’ve ever seen. Love his jumps. Good to see you two. Take care.❤

[@maryroberts8566]

Diego reminds me of a Gazell leaping thruout the farm

[@LittleBear290]

Children’s book is a great idea. Try hiding a sock or two in each picture for the children to find? Good writing.

[@SJC49]

Great idea!😍🇨🇦

[@lelbub8088]

I have to admit, I love Diogo and all his antics, and his face when he got stung, oh my goodness!! When he leaps over Frankie in full flight, it is a sight to behold !! That dog can run!!

[@leeworley5160]

Or fly.😂😂

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Oh gosh, I have committed the unpardonable sin of laughing aloud at a cat! But, in my defence when Diogo and Simao were wrestling, and Simao rolled off the sofa ... it was just too funny (sorry, Simao, please forgive me!).

[@glassdaft]

Music, editing, scenery, calmness 🤗 just perfectly lovely ❤️

[@JTTW1455]

What a beautiful video. You captured so many magical moments. And the mimosa clear up was well done!

[@Aotruba]

Stunning sunsets❣️ oh gosh! Diogo playing and annoying Simao 😅😅 and Simao fell 😂😂😂 Precious Albi - your book illustrations are very professional 👍🥰👍 Hugs to all pets and farm animals 💗

[@AnnemarieWillcox]

Those sunsets are so beautiful

[@michelebushnik2874]

Pausing again❤ Here ar 22:11 after watching the delightful shots with lovely soothing music of playful dogs and relaxing snuggle cats, you give us a glorious sunset. This is so calming and therapeautic zen video photography, you have a gift.❤

[@jessicawinstone8331]

Everyone at your house are such good friends! So peaceful...

[@zettie555]

I would suggest that you leave a small gap between your pallet boards for the deck as it will allow them to breathe and for the rain to pass through so they don't warp and rot so quickly.

[@judyweber9855]

Often a nail is used between the boards as a spacer to allow the rain to drain. Not such a big gap as originally in the pallets, but just enough to allow the water to drain away and keep air circulation.(it is kind of like using the spacers when placing tiles, so the spacing is even)

[@neutonrenda2303]

Not too hot for an enthusiastic welcome home.❤

[@yvonnebeeney3893]

Was not having a good day but the animals made me laugh out loud.

[@FiuMcFadyen]

Thank you so much for another lovely calming video and always wonderful to see your lovely adorable animals …hopefully Joau and Simao are getting along better 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

[@kevinnye5132]

Calming ? It didn’t even wake me up 😂, is my new go to video to aid going to sleep at night 😁

[@racebanning6390]

Awesome to see how excited Dodo is when Iwan gets home, his hip has healed fantastic, runs like a Gazelle now😂🤣, how the Lord knew he needed a family to love him. Sorry to see the car problems persist..... Glad the Sawzall is coming in handy, we have had them here in the U.S. since the 70's, What a tool!! I use them for steel and wood. You can get the 12inch wood blades to cut the mamosa real easy without having to fire up the chainsaw👍👍Enjoy the Cool mornings, it was 40F here in Idaho today.... ❄️❄️🥶👍😁So Nice. I had my coffeetime as usual watching this vid. Be blessed on the Foggyfarm. 🙏🙏🙏 Romans 10 :9-10

[@carolbulmer8253]

Good morning, Carissa and Iwan. Thank you for this lovely video… the music is relaxing❤️

[@annalinekennedy1027]

Hope you people are safe. Pray for your protection

[@Kitty_cat2001]

The animals playing together is very calming 😊Also how they also love their mum & dad. It was great to see Diago running to Ewin! Australia 🇦🇺

[@rosemaryjasper1121]

Love the slow life all the animals seem to have adopted! ❤

[@neutonrenda2303]

You better check them socks lol, with Frankie digging.😂

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Exactly!

[@tlmiam1]

I bought my son a years subscription to Skillshare. He’s in his senior year in university in media arts program, so he’ll be done in May! Yeah! No more borrowing money for tuition 😊. He likes to draw cartoon characters, so I’m hoping he’ll be a professional cartoon illustrator someday. 🤞🏻 I think you draw very well, and I love your sausage dog pictures. ❤

[@neutonrenda2303]

Watching you doing your garden chores and seeing the shots you take of the plants is always so relaxing to watch. ❤

[@andrewmaiden3738]

Hi Guys. You might be better investing in a Pick Axe or Larger Mattock to do jobs like root clearing. They would give you mechanical leverage as opposed to the risks of injuring your backs? The Pick Axe would be the best choice but is limited to uses whereas the Mattock could be more useful for other soil tilling etc. Just a thought.

[@Yorky222]

You need a garden fork to help with the mimosa roots, they penetrate the ground more easily.

[@mlduong6739]

Good morning, 🌺. It’s truly a big joy to watch your video on Saturday morning.💕🍄

[@racebanning6390]

My Only way to start my Saturdays with a Java👍👍

[@thomasspainhour1112]

Thanks for sharing your journey, NC USA 🇺🇸

[@graemeroberts5730]

Watching you clearing the ground has been very calming……….we are just going through a massive squall on the Isle of Wight…..in our caravan.Would swap places…😂❤️

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Progress.. always wonderful.. Cheers to you both❤️❤️

[@badseedbrighton46]

Your saw is great...but if you're planning on doing more with pallets I reccomend a pallet breaker...you'll get nails out intact...which you can reuse and know there are no nails to damage saw blades. For the decking don't forget your gaps for drainage...which will make the wood last longer. Great work on the mimosas . Great content as always. ✌️

[@sheilajgoodwin2010]

Hope you guys are safe from the fires that are raging in Portugal really scary. Stay safe xx

[@jamesgeorge8915]

Lovely weekend here too in UK, 17° with lots of sun and little wind. Perfect autumn weekend.

[@leeworley5160]

That sunset WOW!

[@Neilhuny]

Oh my; Heirloom seeds! You are going to eat beautiful tasting and healthy food soon - they undoubtedly taste better than modern varieties from supermarkets, imo. Not sure if I am a little jealous or truly delighted for you

[@judym5388]

Lovely. Music, editing, just everything ❤️🌻

[@davidmarsh959]

Hello bondia bondia I love watching your vlogs I have watched them for a long while now I love what you are doing to your new home and I love to watch when you are building it, pleased that the weather hasgpt cooler for you both you can get more done now. Just thin of the memories you are making doing your new home you will lok round and say t he things that you did while making it. keep it up and you will reap the rewards when your house is finished thanks for the lovely vlogs I love them all thank you Debbie in uk warwickshire xxxxxx

[@seagaivo8513]

Hope you guys are safe from the fires, stay safe

[@ElizabethCardoso-u5z]

Hoping you guys are safe from the wildfires!

[@V.Friend]

This is an old rancher's trick: Mix 50/50 diesel and used oil. I've tried it and it does repel water, plus I doubt the bugs will bother the wood.

[@lapsedluddite3381]

It definitely works, farmers around here used to treat their fenceposts with it too. Not sure if Carissa and Iwan would want to use petrochemicals though?

[@bennyhill4228]

You guys have created a wonderful Homestead, i always enjoy the intro to your videos with the clips of your Animals, Keep up the good works, you guys are an inspiration. ..Edit... I have to add the scene on the Sofa With the cat and Dogeo sharing the sofa until, did make me chuckle. And Frankie sat on the cool floor tiles below just chilling,Probably thinking to himself, i shall wait for them to get hot and bothered then we shall swap places, and i get the comfy Sofa again. Wonderful. Also to add Deogo seems to be such a happy Dog after you rescued Him from the side of the road, Good turns deserve Good things

[@lindagage7315]

Looking good guys! Well done

[@pammcfarland1727]

Hope you are safe and the fires aren’t near you❤

[@matthewgordon-clark2392]

Allowed to dry, the wattle (mimosa) makes good firewood

[@melanierawlings35]

I really appreciate the sweet, calm music and videos. Thanks for sharing this journey with us.

[@Moby79]

If you soak those pallet blocks in a tub of linseed or sump oil (depending on the colour you want) they’ll be pretty resistant to water, bug and erosion damage. Be great pavers!

[@juanitakauffman6336]

I think Frankie was burning another sock. Under the wood blocks put down a weed barrier and try to make sure the water runs off from where they are.

[@chuckmixon2175]

One of my favorites out of top 10 love the way you included your animals very nice. Explanation to your seed filling system. 😎😎

[@carolecooper4210]

I think that you and Cindy vine should get together and do a story book together Cindy’s story’s about piggy’s and you illustrate it them. I think it would be a best seller. Love your vlogs. Hello from Australia.

[@suejames6808]

Please persevere and write and publish your book about Frankie and the ‘socks’ … and Diogo!!👍🙏👏… It is bound to be very popular…I would be delighted to buy copies for young family members AND friends who love dogs!.. AND one for myself..Am a massive fan of your channel( and subscriber too)… and love these two members of the ‘family’…. Eventually you could think about doing a book about the Cats too… they have definite personalities!!!…. Plus there are millions of cat lovers who would buy your book!!…. wish you every sucess, and am sure your illustrations will be the perfect accompaniment to the story..only you should do it anyway 👍😃….(sue UK)

[@suejames6808]

P.S…(sue UK)…. Maybe you could keep the illustrations fairly simple like your channel ‘logo’ which is fabulous anyway.. and so like those two characters anyway 👍👍🙏❤️

[@anniemac3075]

It'd be easier to loosen the roots of the mimosa before pulling them out - use an ordinary garden fork to dig out the roots & disturb the surrounding soil. Try not to cut too many roots or cut off or break mimosa babies away from the roots or you're encouraging further root growth. It's the same as pruning & the mimosa will be even more prolific. It's the roots that need to come out. Good luck. ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@twogeeseandagaz1986]

Hope all is well with you and that the fires are not affecting you.x

[@HelenRullesteg]

Loved the footage of Simao and Albi hanging out together watching what was going on 🙂

[@LizBunting-j6n]

Hope you guys are safe and well. I see there are some pretty nasty fires raging in Portugal. Stay safe.

[@1spositive]

Still suggesting that a heavy pick with ‘chisel’ end and point end would be super labour saving for many of the jobs you have to do. It would certainly help you get down under the mimosa roots so they don’t grow back so easily. Much less need to pull too.

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Someone else has suggested a mattock (which I had to google, and it is just what you describe).

[@deborahthomas3475]

Sometimes I do yard work in light rain. Besides being cooler, the soil is more giving for digging and extracting weeds and roots. So what and when i do something depends on circumstances and opportunity. You are an inspiration to help me to get into motion.

[@elainekaufman2264]

What a never-ending battle

[@MultiLuisasantos]

So❤ sweet! Wish you the best! Peace, love, joy…..❤hapiness

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

I've decided that weeds were created to keep us humble. How self-satisfied can you be about your garden when the weeds are back in a week or so? It doesn't matter what you spray on them, they get used to it and come back stronger than ever. Truly annoying. If reincarnation is possible, I'm coming back as a cactus. I love the expressions on the cats. It's as if to say, "Where does Diogo get all that energy?" Putting an end to this car? You make it sound like you're going to put it out of its misery...or yours. Lol. Paint the bottom of your wooden blocks with some creosote. A good barrier for contact with the ground.

[@sarahsmith-iq6fn]

Hi Carrissa ive judt seen that Portugal is on fire. Please stay safe

[@peterclewes7073]

all the best in finding a gear box

[@SJC49]

Another charming video!😍🇨🇦

[@Toomanydogs7]

Dingo is the perfect example of what happens when you rescue a dog and how they just love you unconditionally❤ Do you remember when they first found him? He was dumped in the middle of nowhere broken hio,keg😢Their kindness took him 8n and heal bith his body and Leg. He is the prefect family boyncy dog.🐕‍🦺🐕🐶🐾

[@uppanadam]

Another good video guys!! The slowness of the lifestyle makes it feel longer than 35 minutes too watch!! Cheers!!

[@maregrobler1960]

Hi Clarissa. The Indigo Escapes have windows that they've got in their tiny house before. Maybe you can buy it from them for a good price. Granny South Africa❤

[@leonietaylor4227]

Lovely lovely , I love the night scene, sounds,to morning,beautiful piano music.over here in the Spanish Alpujarras I have been planting seeds also..different kales,beetroot,cabbage ,, albizias julibrisin trees( good permaculture trees) sprouting brocolli..Yes lovely cool mornings/ nights..still awaiting rain❤

[@barbarakloise6790]

Iean you could make table tops or counter tops out of those blocks. To fill in the gaps you could epoxy fill the spaces by making a frame and pour the epoxy within the frame. Same with the floor. I have seen people do beautiful things with log slices or wood slices like table tops or counter tops.

[@margaretduffy1522]

You just answered my question on the cabin thanks ,Diego is so funny

[@naricewoolon3248]

The square blocks could be use for making a game 1_6 interactive with your garden all my friends love it. Every visiter .

[@gdevans]

If you are going to use some pallet spacers as a step, you may be better off stripping down a couple of pallets the old fashioned way. This will ensure the nails are removed, and will prevent rust stains.

[@helenestakhrian]

Hi, When they build a deck here in the US they always leave a small space between the boards to allow for the expansion and contraction. Might have problems if they are packed too tightly.

[@miriammuskal5402]

The never ending chores

[@jcr_jcr]

What a lovely life you and your animals seem to have. Enjoy it. Look after yourback - pulling roots is not good.

[@projectportugal]

Lovely video ❤ ha ha tooth-hurty😆

[@Offgridlee444]

Awesome video , beautiful sunset!

[@Juana-mp1ok]

on those wooden quarters you could paint or draw your animals or flowers and make them waterproof and sell them or create presents. my friend does this for easter with a hen or a rabbit and its supercuet, best wishes, juana , watch all your videos,from germany

[@justoneacre7873]

I admire you digging up the mimosa but it’s a continual cycle as the mimosa continually grows back. I had the same problem until I drilled holes in the trees sprayed in herbicide and got rid of it permanently. Animals were safe as it wasn’t sprayed indiscriminately.

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys 🙏 good work 👍😁

[@annalinekennedy1027]

Hope you can solve the gearbox issue..good week❤

[@inazedernkern]

good luck with the car..i have that now with my vwt4 from 95...that's why i can't buy a property because all the money goes into the car..or from 45 into the teeth 🙂

[@jenniestevens1244]

Do you need a small drainage gap between your deck timbers? So they don't rot. I can't wait to see the windows go in❤

[@margaretduffy1522]

Have u stopped working on the cabin I can’t wait to see it finished Margaret from Edinburgh ur no 1 fan .

[@tlmiam1]

OMG $4,000 for a used gearbox? I’m so sorry to hear that. I heard that cars are very expensive over there! I had to spend a lot of money for toll violations, which was also very disheartening, but you can’t just ignore some things.

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Even worse, 4, 000€ ! ($4,435.)

[@maryroberts8566]

Kitty fell off sofa ,Deigo looks over like What happened ?

[@ritafoster4958]

Carissa, you are an untiring fighter against that blasted mimosa! A pox upon it, cursed plant! Thank you for another lovely Saturday escape with you and the gang at the homestead. As always, the editing is impeccable. Beautiful photography and music. Loved when Diogo flew down the path to welcome Iwan back home! ❤️💐

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

Poor Carissa. Meanwhile, Iwan is away lifting rocks to save his back.😉🤦 I knew Iwan was about to arrive on the channel when there was the filming of the bird of prey. There was a music change too. But, Diogo stole the show, with Frankie a close second. 😂 How’re you sweetheart?❤️🥂xxx

[@ritafoster4958]

@@jimmyconnolly3461 never better, my friend. And you? xxx

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

We are good. Neil is just home from work. A nice chilled evening together.❤️🥂xxx

[@Lainy989]

Maybe a drill with a wider drill bit may be helpful to dig up the mimosa roots?

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

Oh my god. A new hire car.❤️

[@bobjones-xc9fp]

Finally! I’m 53, and you’re the first other person I’ve ever known to think 2:30 is a funny time for a dentist appointment. Starting to think I was all alone in the matter. 😂

[@bentleyt11]

Hi. I Cannot believe Renault are charging you 4000 Euros for a used gearbox. On EBAY they range from £200 to £2000 for a 2024 model Megane free delivery in UK. What model is your car? I love your channel which I have seen since day 1, you are both to be congratulated for your devoted work, always so interesting to watch. Thank you. Regards. John. from Cambridge. UK.

[@gw2031]

One of our favourite chill channels on the tube but guys can you please please address the audio on your videos especially the out door scenes. There is invariably no top end frequencies/ treble .Constructive request only..Keep up the great work x.

[@melinda5777]

Enjoyed the video! Clarissa you draw very well! I draw stick people! I found out today one of my buddies, your friends with, Andrea (IP) and Omar is wonderful too!! Their very special ppl to me. Y'all take care. Hope the Dentist went well and i hope you dont bleed to much having to pay to get your car fixed!! Hey, are Y'all from Wales? ✝️🙏❤🇺🇸☘🍍🌻

[@michelebushnik2874]

0:01 Hi Carrisa❤ Pausing at 8:19. I recently bought a product suggested from a you tube Garden Answer in USA, called Bonide Stump And Vine Killer concentrate. You are supposed to simply cut the intruding tree root, and carefully paint the concentrate on the new cut only, early in morning or late in evening, as not to harm bugs or beneficial bees, let dry, and within 4 days or so the intruding off shoot growths of that particular tree/vine will be gone. It's for off shoots of troublesome unwanted tree growth. I get alot of what they call coyote bush here. Reno, Nevada. Been waiting for cooler days to use it! Just an fyi. Also it's supposed to be safe for animals once dry.

[@susanlauchlan3539]

What a good idea...I, too, am a follower of Laura's Garden Answer...she is an amazing gardener and shares so much plant info. Carrisa, you'd enjoy her videos. She gardens in Oregon, USA so a different growing zone than you, but she always shares the zone range of the flowers she's planting. Other than using an herbicide, I agree with covering to help smother the plant; some roots will still creep out, but it will make it way more manageable. Wishing you well!

[@christinedrumm973]

Wonder if drilling large mimosa limb with holes to discourage growth could help?

[@Anosha116]

Re the Mimosa problem would it be worth actually digging out a block wall with 2 foot foundation and also cutting back the trees a metre on your neighbour’s land?

[@lapsedluddite3381]

If only the neighbour would do something - they are such a fire hazard!

[@andie1769]

Lovely video, and sunsets, wow! Can’t believe it’s still 37C in the afternoon 😵‍💫. I get the feeling you’re having a long summer. We in Southern states in Oz have had a very mild winter. Not looking forward to our summer…😬. good luck with the car…can you do cost effective long leases of cars in Portugal? ( random idea, I know…). Cheers! 😊

[@MarilynStockard]

From Texas here. At times voices are muffled-hard to understand. Love your channel

[@suedale1865]

Hope dentist sorted out your teeth or tooth! Renault notorious in making things difficult believe me I had a Clio that bit by bit was replaced ( false economy) hey ho you do what you have to or can do fingers crossed for you See you next week Love the fur & feather family 🐕🐈‍⬛🐓🐾

[@SJC49]

Loved the piece playing while Iwan was reworking the pallets. Anyone know the name and artist!😍🇨🇦

[@jamesgeorge8915]

Btw get yourself a honda jazz or something similar (Japanese) much more reliable (petrol)

[@robynhale4959]

I was wondering what your plans are for permanently removing the mimosa Carissa. What a headache it is. Its satisfying to see it cleaned up but as you said you have to keep at it all the time. Great work with your cabin.

[@leonietaylor4227]

Could you cover the mimosa root area with a tarp or something to block out the light? I had a carob tree planted too near my borehole which kept coming back till I did that,weighed down with some tyres..

[@bennyhill4228]

Dentist @Tooth :30 😆 I did smile then 😃

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Ohhh - that one went right over my head! Now I get it, thanks!