ANOTHER GLORIOUS MONTH ON MY OFF GRID HOMESTEAD - March 2024 Recap

[@avivat3010]

Hi Kirsty! I'm so happy that your parents are visiting. Hello parents! Please give Kirsty a hug for me. She's a wonderful woman. You've done an amazing job raising her. What a line up of work completed for April. Way to go! I'm very happy that leaves have appeared here in Toronto. Not quite as nice as Portugal, but getting warmer by the day. 3 days above 20 this week, and it's only the beginning of May. I hope that you and your parents have a wonderful visit. You've accomplished so much on your property since your parents were last here. I'm happy your friend Sinead is moving in soon and that Sancha is going to be visiting too. Have a wonderful time with everyone. Best, Angela

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Me too! Yes it's been a busy April and lots of fun times ahead with all of the visitors!

[@avivat3010]

@@PortugalfromScratch Wonderful! Enjoy!!

[@virginiajorgensen8614]

You were able to get a lot of difficult and time consuming jobs accomplished in April, all of which make a huge difference and of course provide you with a new comfortable place to relax and great to see your parents.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

There's no time for relaxing it seems but I'll try my best!

[@dawnkerr6966]

Hi Kirsty I have been watching every episode, I once wrote to you saying whilst we were renovating we were all over the place with half finished jobs but then got organised finally your grouped videos part 1 2 3 etc of builds are working really well. I look forward to them so much as I know that at the end of a couple of weeks we are waiting in anticipation for the next part of the build is coming and we get to see a huge change in a project, the feature wall episodes, the bathroom, episodes, the bottle wall episodes and now the work around your pool water tank, your vision is really starting to show your audience, cant wait for your dad to do the deck and see your vision. Keeps me inspired to watch your progress from week to week. On and up hope this format in videos gets you to 20,000 subscribers real soon You deserve it through mostly all your hard work

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks I'm glad you're enjoying that format! Things will be a bit all over the place while my parents are here but I'll get back to that format in June I think. 🙂

[@cathythomas2692]

I love watching everything come together from the shower, tanks and landscape to the new-to-you blue sofa. Brava! 🎉

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Glad to hear that, thanks!

[@kathleenmurray6034]

Welcome back Mom and Dad. Enjoy your visit ❤❤❤

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi! Thanks!

[@jannetomlinson1831]

Yippee on 10,000, you deserve it. Great to see your parents back. What fun you will have with your friends there as well. Would love to be with you all enjoying the craic and drinking lemon cello.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

It will be the craic!!

[@joanbroadway759]

How fun that your parents brought friends with them this time! I still think it would be nice if they could buy a little place nearby that has already been renovated to spend the winters in.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes it's been fun having them all here!

[@debbiesmith1626]

Great to see your parents again, certainly increased your smiley face. Great to see, looking forward,to see everything you all do in May🎉🎉

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Me too, thanks!

[@eleanorluckhurst9192]

Great to see your parents are there. Hope you all have lots of love and laughter.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@nancibishof6462]

Congratulations on the 10K subscribers! It must be all the sweeter to share in person with your parents all you have accomplished with your home.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks so much, it is!

[@sashacat53]

You did so well in April. Nothing like doing things when you know visitors are coming. I love watching your progress and seeing your parents. I’m looking forward to your next video.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I know it was a rush to try to get certain things done and still always so much more to do! But I’m happy to have help now. 😁

[@ritamailheau771]

Yay 🎉❤-so glad your folks are there. Absolute heaven. Thanks Kirsty

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Me too, thanks!

[@celiapereira5223]

Lovely to see your parents again 🤗

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yep, more to come!

[@wafamughrabi8723]

You're getting there...slowly but surely.Make sure you enjoy your life doing other things whilst working

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Very slowly, for sure! But progress is being made. 🙂

[@raquelfernandez463]

Hi Kirsty.And hi to Kirsty Dad,Mom Welcome Back to your Daughter Kirsty Home and your Home away from your Home.Love you Both thank God your Back this Grandma Missed you Both.My name is Raquel.I Pray you have Lots of fun with your Daughter Kirsty.Helping her Out with all kinds of stuff that she needs help with and always you Both do a great job.Thank you Both for being there for your Daughter.Have Lot's of fun to.Love Raquel.❤.And I can't wait to see what Beautiful thing's you all do.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks so much for all the kind words! I’m excited to share their videos with you all!

[@eileenstec7862]

Welcome back Mom and Dad!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@ingridbrowne6083]

Hello Mum and Dad, lovely to see you again. Loveand best wishes from Ireland.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi, thanks!

[@tfuntowatch]

Yay mum and dad are here 👋

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes indeed!

[@Reet64]

A lot accomplished and looking forward to what you get up to in the next month. Great to see your folks back, too!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Me too!

[@deborahwhite2339]

You had a busy and productive April. I can't wait to see what's up in May. 🙂👍👍🇨🇦

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes it was busy, thanks!

[@deborahlee8135]

A really full month achieved Kirsty, well done. It's time to enjoy friends and family for May ❤ and celebrate 10K 🎉 Hiya Mum and Dad!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi! Thanks so much!

[@coritipton9071]

Wow, what a month. You are doing so well. One thing I just thought of, since you fixed the tank leaking, the lemon tree may not produce as much fruit, so keep an eye on that. Keep up the great work! And say hello to your lovely parents. Enjoy every minute with them.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ooh a very good point! I’ll be sure to give it a good soak now and then. Thanks!

[@anaramos9660]

Hi Mum and Dad. Good you are here

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hello!

[@chrisdouglass7962]

Still slightly disappointed that there was no Kirsty/Carrie runaway pipe chase segment 🤣🤣🤣 except in my head 😝😜 HI MOM AND DAD!!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Haha! Maybe next time! 😁

[@chrisdouglass7962]

@@PortugalfromScratch 🤣🤣

[@Rick-hz9cw]

Great to see your folks are back

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yep!!

[@DrHesterSpeaks]

Yes, glad to see you and your parents!!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Me too, thanks!

[@juanitakauffman6336]

Great month of April and have a great May.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@daffs0]

Great update Your parents are adorable Thank you for sharing 😁

[@PortugalfromScratch]

They are! Thanks for watching!

[@joketendam5806]

Enjoy the time with parents and vriends. I kust watched someone making bottel windows in a con house. Old lady and the mud house/bottel windows in the con house. Good ideas for your future bottel project.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Do you mean cob house? Yes bottle walls can be very cool!

[@joketendam5806]

@@PortugalfromScratch yes I die meen cob

[@gillbowman8260]

Hey mam and dad 👋 great to see you 😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hello!

[@ruthlarson6334]

2 questions…1. Were all the friends you get together with for meals, fiestas, tree pruning and other shenanigans, friends prior to your move to Portugal or new lovely finds after arriving/ or a blend/. You seem to have a wonderful assortment! If life is ‘like a box of chocolates’ you have landed the best assortment of fruits and nuts!!❤😂 2. What piece of equipment would you most love to have to push your projects forward? 3.. AND if parental units willing to share, how/where did they meet?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Great, thanks for the questions!

[@jackienugent2019]

wooohooooo - they have arrived!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yep! More to come!

[@debbrown5648]

Woohoo on to 11k!🎉🎉

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yay! Onward!

[@mariadange06]

Maple & Thistle 💃🕺

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Back at last! 😁

[@NolaStewart-i9x]

Love your achievements for April! Will you be working on your kitchen window? Like to know your plans for this 😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ok! That question will get its own video soon... as soon as the rain stops so I can remove the tarp!

[@jennichristie5264]

The guys at Make Do Grow just put up a vid on limoncello (and a coffee one and a tangerine one) in the last few days with a good recipe to follow. Sounds delish. Might be worth making a batch or two. Fabulous in the freezer for cold treat. Hi mum n dad!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ooh very nice! Mine is ready and I’ve got a taste test coming in friday’s video. 😁

[@pisztufilm]

So beautiful and ambitious. Now I want to buy land in Portugal too 😁 perhaps you need a crazy goat lady neighbour? 😅

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Haha, maybe!

[@justoneacre7873]

Hi Mum and Dad xx

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi!!

[@shehazi695]

Hi 👋 mum and dad

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi!

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

How big is your land, and your friend Sinead’s place next door ? What is your property surrounded by in terms of other owners/farmers ? Would your folks ever consider coming and staying longer in Portugal annually to escape Canadian winters ?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks for the questions, I'll add them to the list!

[@CynthiaIngram-m2l]

Hi Kirsty! You’re a hard worker. I’ve been watching your program for over a year and I have enjoyed watching your life experiences establishing your homestead. I am anxious to see you complete your bathroom areas because what you have done so far is nice! What made you select Portugal to live?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for the question, I'll add it to the list. 🙂

[@livingadventures5623]

Hellooooo parents 😀

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hiii!

[@ManuelPineiro-dr1oc]

Saludos

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi!

[@woomobile]

Hi Kirsty, I had forgotten half the stuff you managed to get done in April, well done 🤣🤣 Yay your mum and dad are back, tell your dad he's not allowed back in Scotland if he ever wears anything like that on his head again 🤣🤣 Hope the weather improves and make sure you all get plenty fun activities fitted in while they are there 👍❤

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I will, thanks!!

[@rogerleeland471]

When are you planning to replace the window behind the tarp?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

This summer!

[@emmanuellecas4124]

Hi, burning question... When will you work on thé window/ blue tarp ?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yep... this is THE question! It'll even get its own video soon!

[@carielswick9091]

Question: Why are you making such a complicated tool shed? Seems like you are making some sort of fortress shed that is going to tax your strength, when you have so many things to finish up. Love your videos and everything you accomplished in April. I look forward to your vids!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I can answer that, I'll add it to my list. 😀

[@coby6417]

🌟👏👍🍀💐

[@PortugalfromScratch]

😁

[@debravanwinkle3946]

Well as always so glad to see mom an dad an that as fast as time flies we all have a month to got a bonus with you couch also being a sofa bed You managed to get a lot of tasks done in April and Extra videos 👀🌟👍☀️🫶🏻🍻so with that we all shall see you three an the boys soon enjoy 🫶🏻🌟👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍻🍻🤗😁

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes lots done and with my parents here things will be moving along nicely! 😀

[@susanyates4233]

Kirsty, please stop waving your arms around.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

🙂

[@wandamartin6503]

Hello Kirsty’s Mom and Dad. Kirsty once again you accomplished a lot in April. Enjoy time with your family and friends.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi! Thank you!

[@OurJourneyHomestead2022]

I think your next chore should be the tarp in the front. That would almost finish the front of the homestead home!!! But with that being said, please let me say you are an amazing, beautiful, hard working inspiration!! When I watch you it makes me get off my butt and do more ❤❤❤❤

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Definitely... I think it's about time!

[@RedPhone-mz5lv]

I have blueberries in pots they have been in there for about ten years I feed them once a year with chicken manure and have had no problems with fruiting they seem to like a shady spot not to much not sun good luck with yours

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Great tips and encouragement, thanks!

[@barbaranielsen2888]

I am so happy for you! Friends coming to stay and Family visiting! Getting lots of stuff done as well!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes it's great, thanks!

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

Heya Kirsty....what a month of accomplishments!!! Love the bottle wall dividing the LR from the BR....and that couch is great! You really tackled the water pipe issue head on, dug in and got it done. Brava! You have sooooo many lemons....which gives great opportunities to create new drinks, dishes, preserves...those pickled lemons sounded divine. Can't wait to see the deck your Dad has in mind for the plunge pool. Great seeing your folks again.....they are lovely! Shoutout to them! Cheers from Ontario 🇨🇦

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Oh man, I'm so happy the pipes are done. It was a scary job for me but much easier with help!

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

@@PortugalfromScratch yeah, it seemed like a real slog, so I really felt for you

[@mbd6054]

What a month. You got a mountain of work done, especially with the tank. Good for you, Kirsty. Another possible use for lemons is as insect repellant. You can make a half water, half lemon juice spray, for your plants, and much more, to keep bugs away. Very much looking forward to seeing your lovely parents. Great video. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Good to know, thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@sallyedmondson9275]

Just wondered what your plan is for getting some natural light into your home ? Wall windows or roof velux type of window ? Love your videos Kirsty - thanks so much for all your hard effort 👍❤️

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ok cool, I'll add that question to the list, thanks!

[@busybeaver793]

Kirsty, it's always nice to see your parents. Your dad looked exceptionally handsome draped with one of your (?) shirts. Lol. Take care.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

It is! Thanks!

[@rhondadorey1723]

Lovely to see your folks back with you in Portugal. Enjoy your time together. 😊🇨🇦

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I will, thank you!

[@OurJourneyHomestead2022]

I love seeing your parents!!!!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yay, me too!

[@mycelticstardust]

So glad to see mom and dad, they are a lot of fun and help to you. I hope they enjoy their visit, feed them well!!! ❤

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Me too and they are a huge help!!

[@coritipton9071]

Question, are you allowed to add a patio cover onto the building to enlarge your living space?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yep if it’s not a closed in extension it should be ok… imo my planning a pergola.

[@claudettefenton3454]

Ru going to extend the house .where do your friends and your parents stay when they visit.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks for the questions!

[@jacquelinesmyth3167]

I see your mum has already worked her charm to the front of your home all the weeds are gone already 😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Well spotted! 😀

[@bevdwyer2509]

Would you be able to run a dehydrator with your solar system? Dehydrated lemon zest could be handy. And lemon curd!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I'm not sure, I'd love one eventually!

[@deborahlee8135]

The sun could probably do the dehydrating. Some trays with fine wire above and below?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yep I think Sinead wants to build something!

[@lisacullison423]

Hi Kristy, tell mom and dad hi. Hope you enjoy your selves

[@PortugalfromScratch]

We will, thanks!

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Lots achieved. Lovely to see parents back. 💚

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yep and yep!

[@lfuentes4098]

Hello! Good to see the family again. 😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi!

[@polgarauk5606]

Hi Mum and Dad awesome to see you again 😊 Wow Kirsty April went so fast but also Wow at how much you achieved 😮 lots of important jobs done. It's funny garden wise I have particularly black fingers which have caused the demise of cacti, spider plants and many more but my son came back from a trip out with his carer with a white bag with mud and carrot seeds in. They got shoved in my hands and he walked off. A week later I actually put them in a pot not expecting them to do anything (but it keeps him happy) as I have seen they can be difficult to grow and much to my surprise I have a small clump of little green shoots appearing 😮😮😮 I don't think I put enough compost in the pot and they are in a small clump but I consider it a small miracle 😂😂😂

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes gardening can be so rewarding and also the most frustrating thing! 😁

[@laurieb4302]

I'm happy to see your parents are back! I do have a question... where did you get your fly screen for your front door.? I see them on several Portugal KZbin creators videos and I can't find them in the USA.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Me too! There are lots of 'China shops' here with loads of random stuff and it's from one of those in Fundao. So idea what you'd even call them, though!

[@lorimontcalm9086]

Hi mom and dad! I'm looking forward to seeing what you all get up to! ???: Do you have a PO Box where people can send you stuff if so desired? I know of other channels getting stuff from their viewers. Hugs from 🇨🇦

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi! I do but I can only really get things sent from the EU because of how strict Portugal is with things. So if anyone wants to send something I guess they could contact me for the address and I'd have to just let them know that. They're brutal with customs here!

[@christinemcginnis5280]

So so so sweet! April was VERY productive (and your parents are the best!). Stay dry and enjoy!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

It sure was and they sure are! Thanks!

[@bigythomas3264]

Iam very glad to see your parents with you lovely family thank you but cats nit show up today I see mikey my ginger boy hiding somewhere you are beautiful good job done april thank you god bless

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Many parents only just arrived and they’ve been shy but they both spent time with my mum today so I hope they’ll hang around more now!

[@JoanOfArgghh]

*Waves to mum and dad*

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Waves back! 😀

[@jerrielindsey5939]

Hi Mom and Dad!!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi!

[@judithtaylormayo]

interesting you used the word manhandled the couch when it was actually 4 women that womanhandled the couch

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Haha, very true!!

[@janemsxrayspecs9843]

Question where are you from & how did you come to live in Portugal x

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks, I'll add it!

[@judithtaylormayo]

What is with the hanging blue tarp on your home?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

The most common question, I'll answer that soon, thanks!

[@Michiel-d7v]

When are you going to work on your workshop?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I'm not sure I'll have a workshop anytime soon... the toolshed is a working progress that keeps getting avoided it seems... 😬 Soon, I hope!

[@adamosman7284]

Hi Kirsty

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi!