Blue Tits, Dangerous Caterpillars, Good Coffee and Lots of Water

[@marilynlanger1932]

Photography and music absolutely beautiful. Somebody is a real film maker!!

[@eileentallula2365]

Happy dogs, happy cats, happy chickens, happy birds, you really know how to share the love!👵🏼❤️

[@annapiskorz6585]

Wow, you have spring weather, blooms and green grass at the end of January! Amazing

[@Stephen_Wells]

First bet with the water in the car is to check the drains from under the windscreen/top of the bonnet inside the engine bay. If they get blocked it forces water in. After that it's door drains (inside edge of the bottom of the doors) . You can usually tell if it's these as you will hear sloshing when opening the doors. Then door seals. Also If the car is on a slope, try parking it pouring the other way round. Sounds silly. But depending how the water drains off the car may give clues as to where it comes in.

[@melissaeden1219]

How wonderful to see all the animals--you cats, dogs, and chickens, as well as the wild birds and egrets, enjoying your peaceful land and keeping you company during your outdoor work. That's the good life.

[@channiere]

I sit with a coffee on my sofa every week watching your birds and plants . It genuinely is my go to therapy every week

[@margaretbringhurst2399]

Thanks for creating such a calming channel. I love your not rushing around. I love the animals.

[@JenEmmEmm]

I would love to have coffee with you but as I'm in Melbourne, I think I may be in bed asleep at that time 😊😊 FYI... my little dog Ruby, loves watching Frankie and friends in their garden. I've never had a dog before, who is so interested in what's on TV, particularly animals.

[@helenmedlow2764]

Yes I'm in Sydney and same time zone as Melbourne 😊

[@helenmedlow2764]

Our 11am is your 12 midnight, bit dark for the porch and too late to drink coffee 😂

[@troothseeker7312]

Yes another Victorian (Australia) watching this beautiful couple live & strive on the land, I live in the Highlands near Mt Hotham & really L🫶VE watching them too.

[@juanitakauffman6336]

The birds like the chickens scratching up goodies for them. Love watching Diego and Frankie. Make more bird houses. Those caterpillars are so dangerous.

[@isnoo1]

Oh there are my babies once again.............. Thank you for such a wonderful intorduction to this weeks video. HUGS to you all.

[@lj9043]

Thank you again for a wonderful video. The love and care you give your animals and each other is so lovely to watch. I love my Saturday mornings with you both ❤

[@lapsedluddite3381]

I can't imagine a lovelier way to while away an hour or so than to join you for "coffee on the porch with Carissa" (and Iwan?). Gazing over that painterly landscape, watching the birds go about their day while Diogo bounds joyously down the path and Frankie sashays over to sit by your side, with the kitties chasing imaginary prey in the garden. ✨💖✨ Regarding those deadly caterpillars, do you think your neighbour would object if Iwan were to paint that sticky stuff on the trunks of the afflicted trees that catches the caterpillars as they crawl down? Surely he couldn't object to your wanting to protect your land from such deadly invaders.

[@Maddychrisbee]

Christine here, just bought a lotto ticket this morning, if I win we will be there in person for coffee! Hugs xx

[@rachelfrees1268]

Soothing, relaxing is all I can say. Your home place changes and brings more beauty every season.❤

[@johnoreilly5356]

Another beautiful & quirky video. Lovely.

[@Chailehandsome]

Another relaxing video. The weather events are changing dramatically the storm here in Ireland was horrendous and so many things happening all round the world 🌍. Just have to stay strong and keep pushing forward guys . Looking forward to a coffee ☕ take care be safe 🫂💪❤️🍀😊 from Frankie 🙏

[@KathyLeathers-m6b]

Love you guys thanks so much for sharing

[@racebanning6390]

A Java.....and your FoggyFarm. You have been 1st on my Saturday mornings for years now. Prayer then Frankie Offgrid. Especially now when the world is a mess. My 41 year old son passed last week 😪 and its the healing and mourning process your channel helps with. Life doesnt always go to plan. Words are so small..... the rains falling in Idaho and its warmed to about 35°F now. Glad to see all your wells filling Amen. Be blessed🙏🙏🩵

[@FrankieOffGrid]

❤️❤️❤️

[@patrickkonig]

He is such a beautiful dog. 19:46

[@michaelcravens3767]

Ponds are a good idea, they will help to recharge the ground water which will keep the wells full for longer in the summer.

[@afrlala3593]

Exactly what I do on Saturday mornings making a great cup of coffee and watch your vlog. I am still working and won’t be able to join you for a sit and chat but wish I can be there. Always wishing you the very best. Also doing art on the side. Thank you for calm and creative way to better your lovely plot of land in Portugal.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌺🌺🌺❤

[@biddiemutter3481]

I'm glad to see the animals helping you clear the ditch😂

[@rosemaryjasper1121]

We have the tail end of storm Ivo this weekend in uk! Seems that all of Europe are being drenched and battered with storms this year! Love the way when you start a job each of the animals in turn lime to come and inspect your progress, they really do want to see what you’re up to! Another beautiful calm video, it’s always a pleasure to sit down and pause the day to see what you are all up to! Hope for drier weather for next week for us all, think we’re all itching to get out into our gardens and get started with preparations ready for the planting season! ❤

[@tedbell9878]

Enjoyed your video again today. Seems like the rain is doing more than make your land boggy! We have almost the small model of car as you have and we had a similiar problem with water in the front wells. Below your windscreen, when you open the bonnet, you'll see two little holes in the plastic at either end . These can block with leaves and seed pods etc. and then the water can't drain away from the screen. Also the pipe that runs down from these holes can block too. (The water normally runs out behind the wheel arches.) If you take a reasonably stiff, but flexible piece of wire, you can normally push any debris out, but do take care not to damage the tubing. Think this will solve your problem.

[@erileneheinsen14]

Exactly what we do every saturday. Have coffee watching your channel. With all that rain, have a look at rain gardens and how they could work for your homestead. Also look at Kongjian Yu's sponge cities, and how to work with water and not against it. I love how he says one must play tai chi with water and not box it. ❤

[@shirleygardner5483]

Thank you for pointing out and naming the birds you have there. I am in the US, so we don't have the same kind of birds. Good time to weed when the ground is wet easier to pull. Seems like all posters in Portugal have never seen water like it is now.

[@JennyGunston-uh5og]

My son really likes,the Bom dia coffee I bought from Sian. Diogo always makes me laugh.

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Great news!

[@magicwendy210]

lovely video, maybe time to build the pond on that lower bit of land you mentioned a long while back might help stop the flooding, be a great asset for the wild life too ☺

[@Aotruba]

So much rain on the land - you now have swamps. In spring, flowers will grow beautifully ❤ ❣️Frankie❣️Diogo - I love Diogo's ears❣️Albi❣️Joao❣️Simao❣️Chickens❣️ Thank you for sharing this lovely video 👍😊👍

[@kellyh8347]

Another peaceful, artful video! Thank you!

[@joyb0831]

Count me in for a coffee get together but I'm too far away, as I'm in Philippines. Maybe one day. Another calming video, warm hugs to you all 💗

[@marymick3402]

Like your coffee time idea. 😉

[@carolg.prevette5483]

Having my coffee with you this morning! ❤❤

[@JoyeBreton]

What a lovely episode!

[@oekoleben]

I dug a pond of about 20 m². It's nice for cooling off. The ground stays dry and with a few fish you can reduce the mosquito problem that you have with such wet ground.

[@pennywabbit3684]

I love these beautiful artful videos, thank you. 😊

[@lulubelle0bresil]

I remember reading the news that actor Jamie Dornan and a friend were hospitalized in Portugal after coming across toxin-laden processionary caterpillar hairs in a golf course. They say in the news that they can be really, really dangerous not just for dogs but for humans too! Apart from that, it's reassuring to see the wells so full!

[@SnorttheNorth]

So relaxing...thank you 😊

[@GuillermoMartins]

The contemplative atmosphere that they give to their videos is beautiful! Thanks, it's good to look at them. Hugs from Argentina

[@micaltoy824]

Good morning my favorite people ❤

[@ritafoster4958]

Thank you Carissa and Iwan for providing a lovely pool of tranquility for this Saturday morning. I feel very stressed right now due to the tensions between the U.S. and my country, and I feel calm just being here with you. I love your ecological approach to fighting those caterpillars with the blue tits, and I hope it works well. Since I am a small child apparently, the name Blue Tits still cracks me up! 🤪I’m sipping my coffee as I watch you this morning. Your choice of music for this video was lovely, as always! It’s -20c here today, with quite a bit of snow on the ground, but glorious bright blue skies! Lovely. Love how your fur babies help you weed! ❤️🇨🇦🌬️❄️☃️🍁

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

He’s a very angry little man. Small 🍄 syndrome 😉. Canada has good relations all over. Even in America so, I can’t see what he’s trying to achieve. Time will tell 😉❤️❤️❤️

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

Every time I message you about this situation it gets deleted. If you click on newest posts you can check my response.😉😂❤️

[@lindagage7315]

Good video, very relaxing!

[@janmitchell641]

Hi Carissa and Ewan, lovely calming video again, thanks.🙏🏼 I’m sure you’re aware that each species of bird has a specific entry hole size, to protect the birds and ensure there’s no interlopers claiming their space. I found the correct size online, which is 25mm, and it’s really smart to purchase a matching size metal plate made to protect the wood so that predators can’t naw on it to break in.

[@jessicazoppi2004]

Well, I now sit, watch your vid on a Saturday with Bom dia AND look at your lovely artwork 😁 I still can't believe the quality of the pic! (I've got an actual one as apposed to a print out as my printer will NOT be like this 😅) Just beautiful! I'll take a pic for you when my frame arrives ❤

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Ahh brilliant! Yes please do!

[@jessicazoppi2004]

@FrankieOffGrid 🤗 I'll email it though as I don't have Instagram

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

Your videos are always delightful. The cat spa was cute.

[@CatherineOgilvie-k6z]

What a lovely idea ❤

[@SueBennett-h4w]

I would love to join you for coffee, it’s my favourite thing to do is watch your garden and animals🪴 Brisbane is too far away sadly but I will think of you when I’m having coffee at my place ❤

[@jonathanglanville5265]

Thanks guys,l've a a similar problem with my truck,l'll check the windscreen drainage holes tomorrow. If you can't throw a ball,get a ball slinger,they're cheap and that will get him running😂❤

[@margaretbacon7874]

Check your drain holes on the windscreen I had the same problem and it came down in the foot well. Also to help dry out the car use cat litter in a sock or cloth bag to help get rid off the humidity in the car.💚🙏🏼🍺

[@hanspeterfluck4828]

I would love to have a cup of coffee with you guys. But we are living in Thailand. About 6 hours ahead of your time in Portugal. That's why i call my daughter in Switzerland allways en Weekends. Love your videos and your way of living! Cheers and see more of you.

[@deborahlee8135]

A great solution to the catepillars guys. Worth looking at other pests and finding out how to provide habitat to welcome the predators. I think many of your flowers will be helping there too ❤ Beautiful, mindful coffee ritual 😊 Looks like Diogo found a new spring for you to guide where you want 😂 is it near veggie patch or the orchard? Love the bird and plant labels, much appreciated for someone far distant to these. OMG i just want to smoosh Diogo, he is so adorable 😂❤ The amount of water is incredible. Climate certainly unreliable these days, but good opportunity to know where it flows and be able to make drains to guide where its best suited. Maybe consider hiring a ditch digger in summer, but mark it out now? That mimosa is glorious (and painful) 😅 As always beautiful clips.

[@annalinekennedy1027]

Rain, beautiful rain and we can't make it. Lovely land, animals and you two. Wish I can make a trip to Central Portugal to visit all my You Tube friends. Such lovely people❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ladyrickysummers777]

Hi you guy's Nick have some awesome plans for that deadly caterpillars. Greetings from South Africa, Cape Town 🙏🤗💕

[@FrankieOffGrid]

We don’t own the trees unfortunately

[@CLFL14256]

@@FrankieOffGrid would the owner object if you attached some traps in the trees? It would not do him any harm surely

[@FrankieOffGrid]

We’re certainly going to ask!

[@mariadesousa6028]

Yes, to having coffee. We can speak English or Portuguese!! 😊

[@roger4140]

Water in your car footwell .... we had the same problem when the car was parked on a slope. It turned out to be the seal around the top of the windscreen letting water work its way in. Solved with some sealant!

[@Yorky222]

Your videos are always so calming, lovely music. A nice way to start the weekend

[@csilviageo]

Gosto das imagens que você coloca o longo dos vídeos, dos animais, de diferentes lugares da propriedade, do sol, da chuva, da horta e etc... Amo. ❤❤💚💚💚💚

[@josephinebustos8074]

What a neat idea! I wish I’m closer and I would certainly do so.

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Hi Iwan, many moons ago we had a Mini that leaked and had a perpetually wet floor. No idea where the water came in so my darling drilled a small hole through to the outside and we were sometimes having a damp carpet, but the drainage worked well. Cheers to you both❤️❤️❤️

[@lidanaude8022]

❤ Such a peaceful video. Thank you for sharing. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sherrywright4557]

I literally was going to say the same! ❤😊

[@shirleyrice7093]

You could make several blue tit bird houses for your property. In fact, you might make bird houses with appropriate size holes for many local birds for the local market. You would get to know the people and more about the local birds, what they eat, how they nest, etc., etc.

[@projectportugal]

Lovely guys, I agree with Jimmy about the wiper wells ❤

[@cliffpowellAmb482]

Well folks.....now that you've had a bit of rain, it will be warming up for you soon enough, and with that happening, your grass will begin to grow again - just as mine is right now, but for me, it is already 'nice and warm' here, and I can see the grass growing as I type this...LOL. But seriously, with your climate, it will be all to soon and it will be hot and dry again, and you'll be wanting every drop of water for your yard, so getting a good supply now is welcome. I saw that you'd had a storm when I was watching Bee & Theo (the Indie Projects, as well as Nick & Ang (Project Portugal) and Laura & Dan (The Origin Homestead). I love watching your vids....and as you started this one it appeared as though a certain little Black Doggie was assessing where to dig his next hole to relocate some ones socks.......... RIght....grass is growing - I must shorten it, and remove some weeds from my garden. Never ending.

[@patticurnane4868]

Sometimes vehicles have "troughs" on the roof which can leak near the windshield/ dashboard area...to the"floor"

[@helendennis7662]

We’ve had more than one car with an indoor pool! When it is the front footwell it is supposedly something to do with drains at the bottom of the windscreen, but we never could find out what was wrong. We - I - ended up drilling a small hole in the car every time 😂

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Did you drill directly under it? It might be an idea haha

[@mariegallagher4725]

Hi, Your gold colour dog reminds me of our Dingo dogs here in Aussie. I love the idea of the coffee. Your videos are one of my favourite weekly pleasures. Cheers from QLD Australia 🇦🇺

[@traceymorgan7961]

Hi Iwan my husband advises to check the drainage gully at bottom of windscreen if it is holding water then clear the drainage holes as this could be why you have the water in the compartment as thewaterwill have drsined into the car ..hope this works 😊😊

[@JadjaVanParghove444111]

About the water in the car, it could be stuffed up( with leafs) gutter from the roof into under the hood of the car. It goes right into the car itself when it' s blocked up with leafs. I've had that in my car. You've to ask a car mechanic how to clear that. But get the water out asp😉👍

[@CLFL14256]

happened to me too, a big slosh of water over my feet! In the drain channel under the windscreen there are two rubber flaps, they got blocked up. They were hard to see. But when I remember to clean that channel, especially in autumn and after storms, I stay dry, lol!

[@andie1769]

There are a few little videos on yt about how to fix. water issue with footwell in car. You should be able to fix it yourselves! Lovely video, would love a coffee on the deck. Just do a live on your normal YT channel. You could do a short one as a trial. The video is then uploaded automatically on YT. ❤😊

[@chrisdouglass7962]

Beautiful vlog 🥰 LUV the idea of live on the deck and coffee watching the world go by 🥰❤️ what time would that be in central time eastern Nebraska USA? 🤣😁

[@carolbulmer8253]

Good morning, Carissa and Iwan, I love the idea of having a coffee with you! I haven’t taken part in a live streaming… it sounds like fun. Good job on building the blue tit nesting boxes. See you next week❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (one for each of you two and your 5 fur babies)

[@thewanderer2030]

A coffee with you would be amazing. I hope you get the opportunity to buy the land behind your home.

[@stefankatomova-nikolova213]

So sorry I must work and cannot have coffee with you. Send you all my dearest regards from Germany.

[@aidenjohns8248]

looks like rainwater in the car some cars it is common issue not helped by parking on an angle, try googling the make followed by water in foot well, the answer will be out there, probably a drain blocked, does it have a sun roof??..

[@denisemeredith2436]

Hi Iwan & Carissa, thinking about the car, could the water come from condensation? When I got rid of my car last year - the rear footwell was full of water. Just a thought, I am no expert either. I always love your videos as they are always calm and often full of sunshine (our British winter has been very grey and dreary).

[@seagaivo8513]

Simão!! 🤗 I missed him😊

[@leeworley5160]

Hope kitties don't get your birds. Great nest box!😊

[@annettebakker2595]

Hey goedemiddag ik zag dat de mimosa in knop stond , prachtig als hij in volle bloei is zou je het dan willen filmen is mijn lievelings boom 👋👍

[@Liz-uq1ec]

Egrets... I've had a few... 😂

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

First place to check is the drains in the wiper scuttle area. The get blocked with leaf debris and rising water can get into the cabin. You may as well pull carpet up anyway and that should reveal what is underneath. The passenger side has a big R2 plug that corrodes when it gets wet and causes all sorts of issues generally at the back end of the car.

[@NALLEPUH13]

Also parking the car with the front downwards helps the drains "work" if you like.. noticing you have the front slightly higher parked reversed in on your driveway

[@abigailgerlach5443]

I'd say you are definitely in need of digging out your stream/waterway/trench/ditch. When putting out laundry, doing some gardening, or building anything, it is sure to rain. As I've said before, "If you want to hear God laugh, tell him you have plans."

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Haha love that saying!

[@bennyhill4228]

I think a live stream would be great.

[@CyrilMoulinie]

Could you speak to the owner of the land nextdoor and ask ifthey can do something about the caterpillar infestation ? Or allow you to at least ? Isn't here a sort of sticky tape you can wrap-around the tree trunks to catch them ?

[@SusanEvans-r8d]

Might consider moving the nest box to a higher location with you having cats.

[@sandrajohnston2509]

I am not an expert on cars by no stretch of the imagination but I had a car that had the same issue. My husband said it was the door seals and the water was draining thru the middle of the door. You might want to check that.

[@faithvansanden82]

Great video x

[@mohamedlarbihadri6074]

beautiful content . good luck ❤

[@sandyadams3267]

The egrets are so beautiful 😍.

[@biddiemutter3481]

20:29 what a lovely thought. I love seeing everything in the videos though.

[@christinedelfino5322]

Coffee with you yes please Italy ❤❤

[@CarolinaSanz-qy3hz]

I Hope you can get rid of the cutterpilars. I'm very allergic to them. They are nesting now. You'll see them in March all in line marching. Really dangerous for dogs.

[@RosasCabin]

It might be a clogged hose from the air conditioner. A simple problem but don’t let the water sit because it will sour and mildew and stink. 😵‍💫. Peace from Rosa, AL, USA 🇺🇸

[@heleneschofield3386]

That is a lovely idea to have coffee together. Trust yourself you’ve got this. Quickly question. Have you seen Andrea and Nick lately? I miss seeing you guys together

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

Diogo has excelled himself in this episode, already.😂😂❤️🍷

[@ritafoster4958]

Hi my sweet Jimmy! Hope you are well and happy, my friend. ❤️❄️☃️🍁

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

@ hello darlin’. I’m good though had a fall at work tonight. Both knees are aching but, I should survive. Hope you’re well too, in beautiful Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️🍷xxx

[@ritafoster4958]

@ oh Jimmy, I’m so sorry! I hope they quit hurting very soon. Take care of yourself, sweetie. Love and hugs! ❤️❄️☃️

[@patriciapadgett4696]

Hola from Spain. The owner of the Pine trees needs to be responsible, the Caterpillars will soon be dropping & are lethal. One of our dogs had lost half his tongue when we rescued him. We don't have a problem where we now live, but noticed a huge nest on a tree in neighbors land. We cut it down & burnt it, only solution, take care.

[@judithtaylormayo]

DOESNT the birdhouse need a little perch outside? a burista recommends you wet the filter paper first so it doesnt suck up so much of your coffee

[@BeyondBeetroot]

Nice Cattle Egret

[@leeworley5160]

Hey what happened to the wood stove Uncle Nick restored for you??😮

[@brianclarke7169]

Live stream, good idea.

[@ADuckie4u]

I really enjoy your relaxing videos thank you for sharing. I just looked up what processionary caterpillars can do to pets. Terrible things and they are a danger to animals other than dogs too! We have tent caterpillars here in Canada that can denude a forest with an infestation and make roads slippery but they are nothing like the ones you have. I hope lots of blue tits make their home near you!