BUILDING WITH CHAINSAWS - The Compost Loo Project Continues - OFF GRID

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Portugal from Scratch

Portugal from Scratch

Күн бұрын

I've got a huge variety of things to share this week from life on my off grid homestead here in Central Portugal but the main focus has been continuing work on the outdoor compost toilet shelter. It's been a tricky project and working alone is slow, but my mighty chainsaw has come in handy and I'm making some progress!
Plus... it was my birthday yesterday and I've enjoyed spending time with friends. If anyone out there likes my content and wants to send a little gift for my birthday, here's a list of some fun and useful things that would be much appreciated! 😀
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I hope you enjoy this video... there's lots of variety and I think it's a good one. Thanks for watching!
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I'm Kirsty and I'm novice builder attempting an off grid stone barn renovation here in Central Portugal. I love going slowly, learning along the way, and trying new things as I attempt to build a beautiful tiny house using natural materials.
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@stevejohnstonbaugh9171
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171 3 ай бұрын
Here is a low impact but permanent solution for ants. Get a package of the small plastic ant baits that are sold in hardware or home stores. (Brand names like Raid, Hot Shot, STEM) Set the on the ground (use several - that is a big colony) right at the main entrance to the colony. STEM is formulated with botanicals. Cover with something like a wash basin or bucket that you can use as a secure cover. You do not animals or your cats to get to these traps. They are quite effective and their chemical footprint is miniscule. Monitor the entrance until you no longer see ant activity. They are attracted to the fig tree and have likely been there for years. So expect the traps will take some time. I think your round wood structure joints are perfect. I liked the block and clamp method of cinching the joint tight.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
I got a couple of ant traps but I definitely need more. It's an invasion, though luckily they're not coming in the house anymore... I've added a line of cinnamon which seems to be working ok. 🙂
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171 3 ай бұрын
@@PortugalfromScratch It will take some time for the baits to work. After a week, you should begin to see fewer ants. You can peek inside the bait station to determine when all the bait has been carried away. With the ant traffic you had, they may empty a bait station quite quickly. I'm hoping the ant activity starts to slow soon - but give them access to bait stations until there is no activity. You can change the type of bait station too. Give them some variety :)
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
I've got a couple of new ones out there right now. 😁
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171 2 ай бұрын
@@PortugalfromScratch Great! The baits may be why you are seeing ants in the house. The colony is starting to die and scouts are looking for an new home. That's not pleasant - but it's part of the process. I hope the traffic starts to decline soon. All the best!
@kathleenpitt1981
@kathleenpitt1981 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday, Kirsty! The stone bed around the fig looks great. I think a bit of herbs planted in the bed would be convenient to your kitchen. Figs root easily, could you take some cuttings and start some more? For around the property or to sell or barter? An old window screen or two would make a good dryer, if hung up where the ants aren’t.
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171 3 ай бұрын
Window screens - exactly what I was thinking. There could be a thin wood framed box with a loose door (attach with hook and eye or just wire) covered all sides (but the door) with window screen. (yes-even the bottom) set the box up on legs so air flows in all directions. Make thin wooden racks covered in screen that slide into the box on wooden tracks. Put the feet in a small container filled 1/2 way with water as an "ant moat". You may have to add a few drops of dish detergent or vinegar to make the moat water repellant to ants.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! I could possibly start more baby fig trees, but we have plenty already in the valley and they're a common thing around here. Maybe one day!
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Sounds like a good design to me! I was planning on using screen but havn't given the rest much thought yet.
@JoanOfArgghh
@JoanOfArgghh 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday!
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@filipar949
@filipar949 3 ай бұрын
Always nice to see you hard at work but do listen to your body and take your time, don’t rush it for content. Just you pulling feeds is entertaining enough 😂 Very happy birthday 🎂 hope you had a nice party 🥳
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes, it's wee to slow down when the body and mind says so! The party was excellent... too good! 😁
@leomeijer944
@leomeijer944 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Kirsty!!
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@avivat3010
@avivat3010 3 ай бұрын
Wishing you a wonderful year Kirsty! 🥳 I hope you continue to enjoy life on your beautiful land in Portugal in good health and in prosperity!
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@janemsxrayspecs9843
@janemsxrayspecs9843 3 ай бұрын
Not really interested in your KZbin journey but would be interested in a q and a. Intrigued to hear how/why you wound up in Portugal, how much your land cost, how you found it, visa situation to name a few x
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
It's on the way! 🙂
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Yes, I have a couple of early videos about this but I do have a question and answer video coming soon, too!
@anitaklamer3360
@anitaklamer3360 3 ай бұрын
🎉❤🎉happy birthday!
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jackienugent2019
@jackienugent2019 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday 💃🎉🎈🥂🎂
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@mycelticstardust
@mycelticstardust 3 ай бұрын
Little Mountain Ranch, KZbin channel, in Canada, grows comfrey at the base of her trees in the garden. When they get tall she just steps on them to flatten them down and it makes the perfect mulch!
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Comfrey is the best! I have it at the base of many of my trees but I want more, more, MORE!
@monikacarless_wordwitch
@monikacarless_wordwitch 3 ай бұрын
I would do comfrey tea to fix nitrogen for the fig, and plant Russian Sage, a beautiful perennial that will attract pollinators and is such a lovely purple color, and can stand some dry soil. And happy solar return!
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Nice tip, thanks!!
@sem1354
@sem1354 3 ай бұрын
Youre Amazon wish list just wonts to deliver to my place in Austria? ... sorry, happy birthday!
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Hmm weird... I'll take a look, thanks!
@suziqt8389
@suziqt8389 3 ай бұрын
happy birthday
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ruthlarson6334
@ruthlarson6334 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday. Place is looking great - progress being made. May your fruit trees live long and prosper! 😊
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@andygag
@andygag 3 ай бұрын
An herb garden near the house would be a great idea!! :) Happy Birthday from a fellow Canadian!!
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes I'd like to get some herbs in there but eventually I'll have a huge herb garden somewhere on the top terrace.
@conniedenton6453
@conniedenton6453 3 ай бұрын
Happy ❤Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful year. I really enjoy your videos and look forward each week for them.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, glad to hear that!
@donnahenderson2676
@donnahenderson2676 3 ай бұрын
I think chives, thyme, parsley any low gown g herb would be great just outside your kitchen around the fig tree. I think I would gets some ant traps as well. ❤
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Yes parsley for sure, it goes well with fig trees, apparently.
@annadaurie2435
@annadaurie2435 3 ай бұрын
Larry is so relaxed. Just goes with the flow. Happy Birthday .
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
He’s great! 😀
@jan9562
@jan9562 3 ай бұрын
Yay, Portugal from Scratch! 🎉🎈 💐Happy birthday ~ a year wiser 😊
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Haha I’d like to think so! 😁
@wandamartin6503
@wandamartin6503 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Kirsty. Your projects are coming along nicely. Have a wonderful day!
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thank you... slow and steady!
@leahwilliamson584
@leahwilliamson584 3 ай бұрын
Birthday wishes! And Rue for the Fig companion... Herb that is medicinal and repels insects!
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@janemulvaney2163
@janemulvaney2163 3 ай бұрын
Much better video with showing progress of what you do more quickly and less explaining in my humble opinion Happy birthday 🎂
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Cool, it makes my life a bit easier, too! Thanks!
@wilcarcottagewaubra
@wilcarcottagewaubra 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Kirsty, why not create a mini fig tree guild in the garden bed - ground covers, flowers to attract pollinators and beneficial insects. Since fig trees need a good supply of potassium, maybe plants that accumulate potassium - purslane, chicory, oregano and yarrow.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Good idea, thanks!!
@anniemac3075
@anniemac3075 3 ай бұрын
Belated Birthday greetings Kirsty. It's great to see you keeping on top of the weeds & tidying up & constructing the composting loo. Hope you enjoyed the party 🎉.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks, the party was great!
@susanaughey9343
@susanaughey9343 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday from New Hampshire, USA!🎉🎉🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@daffs0
@daffs0 3 ай бұрын
🎉 Happy Birthday 🎂 Wow you done so much Maybe some herbs around your tree Thank you for sharing 😁
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! Yes herbs would be great!
@janetwalker3541
@janetwalker3541 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Kristy! Hosta plants do great in the shade! If you Google for your area of Portugal you'll be able to find more shade plants suitable for your location.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Will do, thanks very much!
@MarianneInmarsilia
@MarianneInmarsilia 3 ай бұрын
HBD ! Plant something around the tree that the cats won’t roll in and smush ! Generally they don’t like geraniums.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Haha a good point! I forgot about possible cat destruction!
@michelleellis8201
@michelleellis8201 3 ай бұрын
Everything is looking so nice! Happiest of Birthdays to you🎉❤😊
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Ceilidh444
@Ceilidh444 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday 🎈 Great plant/tree management. Also, great progress on the shitter. I hope the party doesn’t get rained out. Cheers to your fellow birthday buddies.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! The party was excellent. 😁
@R1chiesART
@R1chiesART 3 ай бұрын
A little tip for nitrogen fixers is lots of peas or clovers. They hold the moisture in really well and break up hard clay and silty soil. Another tip. Finely blend a cucumber add two shots of vodka and sieve into a spray bottle. Thoroughly mix then add two drops of fairy liquid then mix. Spray this around where ants or prolific. And a happy birthday Kirsty. Enjoy. X
@barbaranielsen2888
@barbaranielsen2888 3 ай бұрын
What is Fairy Liquid?
@R1chiesART
@R1chiesART 3 ай бұрын
@@barbaranielsen2888 It's a liquid soap for washing dishes etc with. Fairy is a brand name. Hope this helps.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I planted some beans to fix nitrogen but I definitely want more. I haven't been able to find clover seeds but maybe I'm looking for the wrong thing.
@judithwilton1383
@judithwilton1383 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Kirsty l hope your combined party worked out OK. Succulents would look great under the tree, l love the two round gardens.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
It was too much fun! 😁 I agree... I've love some succulents in there.
@MovetaStanley
@MovetaStanley 3 ай бұрын
You can safely get rid of ants with corn meal or grits. Just sprinkle it on the nest. It’s safe and it works.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
I'm not sure where the nest is... they seem to be everywhere on the top terrace! 😬
@egoyiboclementinaonwuegbut7331
@egoyiboclementinaonwuegbut7331 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday kirsty, I hope you all had a beautiful birthday ❤.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, I did!
@kathleenmurray9096
@kathleenmurray9096 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Kirsty. XxKathleen
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@karensturt-smith4364
@karensturt-smith4364 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday, many more returns of the day!
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Shibalvr
@Shibalvr 3 ай бұрын
What about the ants? Wont they bite while you sit?😮😮
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
No they’re staying away from the toilet so far.
@robynclarke5274
@robynclarke5274 3 ай бұрын
I love what you've done around the fig as well. Companion planting enhances the growth and productivity of fig trees. Nitrogen-fixing plants improve soil fertility for fig trees. Certain herbs act as natural pest deterrents for fig trees. Intercropping with companion plants optimizes space utilization for fig trees. i.e. comfrey, mint marigold. Oh and happy birthday. Could I suggest that you enlarge the circle garden under the fig. If you want to plant comfrey, it will keep the soil cool?
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'll be looking for good companion plants and I LOVE comfrey and already have that everywhere... but it's so good. I would love a larger circle garden here but space is a bit too tight since I have some other things to put in this space, too. Thanks!
@lorimontcalm9086
@lorimontcalm9086 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Kirsty! You need some diamatious earth (sp?) for those 🐜! It's safe for pets. Hugs from 🇨🇦
@jackvanleeuwenkamp4706
@jackvanleeuwenkamp4706 3 ай бұрын
I agrée we use it all the time here in Quebec ❤️🇨🇦
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
I've never seen it but I've never looked for it... I'll keep a lookout!
@nancibishof6462
@nancibishof6462 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday, Kirsty!!! Little by little you are making your space more attractive and functional.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Slowly slowly!
@dorityannai7888
@dorityannai7888 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday dear Kirsty 🌺🌷🌳🌹🌿
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@gardentours
@gardentours 3 ай бұрын
We have so many ants as well 🐜🐜🐜 The flying ants are especially nasty. Happy birthday 🥂🍾🎂 and congratulations that you've reached more than 10 000 subscribers 🎉🎊🙌🏼👏🏼👍🏼
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much!
@yifatcohen2489
@yifatcohen2489 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday to you 🎉😊❤💝🥰🦋
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@susangranger3089
@susangranger3089 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🎁🎈🍋🚴💐 xx
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@lesley-annecarle
@lesley-annecarle 2 ай бұрын
Happy, happy birthday Kirsty🪅🎉🥳💓 your orange cat loves you very, very much Happy birthday Kirsty💐🌷🌷🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
He really does! Thanks!
@martinazidman112
@martinazidman112 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday 🎉🎉🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@lamuhouse7092
@lamuhouse7092 3 ай бұрын
I think a video or 2 showing us the immense effort (and time consuming schlepp!) involved in filming AND editing would be super informative. It will make us even more grateful for what you achieve and the chilled, authentic magic you manage to bring to our screens so regularly. Thank you for sharing your light, your folks, your cool cats and your projects. Stay happy and healthy😎✌️
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Ooh thanks for the nice words! Ok I'll see if I can come up with something! 😀
@kathryngabaldon1648
@kathryngabaldon1648 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday 🥳🥳🎂
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@mbd6054
@mbd6054 3 ай бұрын
Lovely work on your fig tree. Your pool area looks so inviting, and your framing of the composting toilet looks really solid. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, and a wonderful year to follow. Thank you for a very entertaining video. Ear tickles to Mikey and Larry. :)
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I'm really happy with the fig tree as well!
@micaltoy824
@micaltoy824 3 ай бұрын
🎉🎉🎉happy birthday
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@sepidehsedadi3075
@sepidehsedadi3075 3 ай бұрын
Hi kristy Happy birthday I enjoy your videos and I’m amazed of all the progress you have made so far. Where are you going to install the Plummimg for your shower? I thought it will be where you’re building the outdoor toilet.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! I have a pipe leading out from the tank and I'll hook things up to that eventually. Or maybe by the time I'm ready for it, the permanent toilet will be done... let's see!
@meaquindinho541
@meaquindinho541 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday!!! I love what you did for the fig tree really tidy and round. Maybe plant some native flowers there, or fragrant herbs. Good work as usual❤
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
I'm thinking of a few herbs... let's see. Thanks!
@juanitakauffman6336
@juanitakauffman6336 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Kristy! I enjoy seeing what you accomplished when the camera was off.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I might use that format a bit more so I can work a bit more quickly.
@NATALIE_W_
@NATALIE_W_ 3 ай бұрын
🎉Hi Kirsty, Hope you had a great birthday! 🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
I did, thanks!
@raquelfernandez463
@raquelfernandez463 3 ай бұрын
Hi Kristy.It's Raquel Happy Brithday 💐🎂🎁🥳🎉❤️🌸.To you I Pray you injoy your Birthday with your friends on Saturday 29th.I think you said it's on Saturday so if it is have a great day and injoy your Beautiful Day.And great Job you did and I am Happy your friend Sinead help you thank you Sinead.Injoy your weekend Celebrate Kirsty Brithday and whoever has their Birthday with Kirsty the same day.God bless you all.Love Raquel.❤.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! The party was on Saturday and it was loads of fun!
@barbaranielsen2888
@barbaranielsen2888 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday to You! Enjoy your Special Day with your friends! Do I hear, Tool Shed Foundation"?
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Yes, you do! Thanks!
@fincalavita4842
@fincalavita4842 3 ай бұрын
🎉💖🤗🥳🤠🤹‍♀️🍿🍥🥮🍡🍨🍩🍪🍧🍦🎂🍰🧁🥧🍫🍬🍭🍾🍾🍾🍻🥂 HAPPY BIRTHDAAAAYYYYY
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@mariadange06
@mariadange06 3 ай бұрын
Happy 🎂 Kirsty 🎉 Day! A compost birthday throne 🚽 Love the round stone tree bases.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Me too! I'll try to add more circle beds around the tree. 😀
@carolmcloughlin6646
@carolmcloughlin6646 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Kirsty. You work very hard look after yourself. X
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@gabrielebehr563
@gabrielebehr563 3 ай бұрын
Great idea. Fig tree looks so pretty in the stones bed.👍 Happy Birthday Kristy 🌹🌺🌼🎂🍻🍾
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks, I think so too!
@NolaStewart-i9x
@NolaStewart-i9x 3 ай бұрын
Good progress with your loo...I love the fig tree and the new orange tree surrounds! A little tip for ants bothering you, I use a natural insect repellent and spray this on my shoes etc., it keeps them away, they attack and leave nasty bites if I don't. Have a Happy Birthday! ❤🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
I’m very happy with the trees, and thanks for the tip!
@here2peer
@here2peer 3 ай бұрын
Hoping the sky stays blue for you and your pals Kirsty 🤞. Happy birthday. 🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@JudiMAC
@JudiMAC 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday. Larry is very trusting. A friend for life
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Definitely! He was very shy and scared at first but I won him over! 😁
@pjrudolph8525
@pjrudolph8525 3 ай бұрын
Happiest of birthdays to you! I would LOVE to see your filming process
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Ok sounds great!
@cristinalourenco2706
@cristinalourenco2706 3 ай бұрын
O que gostava mesmo era de ver um projeto seu chegar ao fim 😂 Duche…janela…galpão… wc… armário… tudo iniciado mas tudo continua longe de terminar 😂
@de-ti5ce
@de-ti5ce 3 ай бұрын
😂
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
And one day they'll all come to an end! 😁 I just don't know when! 🙂
@SweetieQing
@SweetieQing 3 ай бұрын
Today is my son's birthday as well! Happy birthday 🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday to us!
@markatag2680
@markatag2680 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday!!! I hope the rain stayed away and you got to have the night you planned 🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks, it did!
@mafish7962
@mafish7962 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday! Have a fun get together! 🎉❤❤❤
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
It was wonderful, thanks!
@roneldastrydom2077
@roneldastrydom2077 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Girl🎉🎉🎉So sorry I'm to poor to send you a gift, hope you understand, your place is beautiful, love from South Africa
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Just watching my videos and sending good vibes in the comments is plenty! 😀
@jorowe5564
@jorowe5564 3 ай бұрын
🎉🎊🎁Best wishes for your birthday 🎁🎊🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@portugueseutopia7039
@portugueseutopia7039 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Kirsty.Hope you managed to take the day off. 😎🌻
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Never! I finished the compost loo. 😀 Thanks!
@susanadams-wauro6716
@susanadams-wauro6716 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Kirsty!!! Perhaps some hostas, or hen and chicks around the fig tree. I would suggest Portulaca, but depends on how much shade that space gets. Cheers from the homeland🇨🇦🫶 p.s Happy Canada Day!!🎉🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the ideas, happy Canada day!
@susanadams-wauro6716
@susanadams-wauro6716 3 ай бұрын
@@PortugalfromScratch 🇨🇦🎉🇨🇦
@susanbrookes8247
@susanbrookes8247 3 ай бұрын
Hoping you had a very nice birthday...great video
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
I did, thanks!
@thelandofmint
@thelandofmint 2 ай бұрын
Yes please share with us the gears you use for filming and editing your videos..and if you can provide links to them that would be appreciated. I'm hoping to start a KZbin channel but to share my life/ experience living off the grid, not even solar panels😂 but I'm broke, no good mobile phone, no camera, no computer! I'm hoping if i get a good phone with a good camera plus the other gadgets like microphone, the tripod, the gimble(is that a thing!😂), etc, i can start my own soon. So a video about that would be highly appreciated. Ginger male cats are so affectionate and kind to other cats..mr. Mango living outside my house is adorable and so good with all the cats...and black cats are so affectionate too, love them. .my Luna will be 14 this October 😊❤
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
I just made a list of items I'll discuss in a 'my experience with KZbin' type video so coming soon, I hope! Yes Larry is incredibly cuddly!
@thelandofmint
@thelandofmint 2 ай бұрын
@@PortugalfromScratch thank you very much 😘❤
@virginiajorgensen8614
@virginiajorgensen8614 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Kristy. I’m sure that you had a great birthday.The pool looks great and ready for a party. It was interesting watching some round wood framing.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! The pool area is amazing!
@jackvanleeuwenkamp4706
@jackvanleeuwenkamp4706 3 ай бұрын
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉❤️🇨🇦
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@SusanWaller-y8v
@SusanWaller-y8v 3 ай бұрын
We use a product called “ summer long” it keeps our pool crystal clear
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Cool, thanks!
@jaymurtagh
@jaymurtagh 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Kirsty. 🎂🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@gardentours
@gardentours 3 ай бұрын
Happy, Happy Birthday 🎊 🥂🍾🎂 Kirsty 🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@debrachin273
@debrachin273 2 ай бұрын
I’m late but happy birthday Kristy🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thanks you!
@udw100
@udw100 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday! I hope you are having a lovely day!
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks, it was great!
@kathybourdo6687
@kathybourdo6687 3 ай бұрын
May this year ahead be filled with many successful accomplishments 🎂 Not sure if you’re interested in encouraging the ants to depart or not, but I have used powdered borax in the past. Do you have a chainsaw file and guide? It appears that you may need it. Love your determination.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I definitely need to sharpen my chain... I have the stuff to do it but I'v never tried before. I might take the chains into the shop this time around. 🙂
@kathybourdo6687
@kathybourdo6687 3 ай бұрын
@@PortugalfromScratch you probably were going to do this anyway, but ask the shop to instruct you on how to do it also. Love anytime someone can become self sufficient.
@ruthnoronha8206
@ruthnoronha8206 3 ай бұрын
Plant some annuals. They are cheap and cool. Or succulents can be nice too and still ok with little water. Sedums have a bit of color.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Nice ideas, thanks!
@jessejames5375
@jessejames5375 2 ай бұрын
Loving the change of pace, allowing you to progress faster but keeping us engaged. Well done. 😊
@jessejames5375
@jessejames5375 2 ай бұрын
Oh and Happy Birthday😊
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Yes it seems like this format could help me move things along a bit. Thanks!
@AadanmaxamadCusmaan-y8n
@AadanmaxamadCusmaan-y8n 3 ай бұрын
Hello🎉 and happy birthday day Kristy❤
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@lisa-ul4vi
@lisa-ul4vi 3 ай бұрын
Cinnamon power is good for dispersing ants
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
I’ve sprinkled some down and it seems to help, thanks!
@mariatajes9054
@mariatajes9054 3 ай бұрын
Hostas like to be under trees
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@debbiesmith1626
@debbiesmith1626 3 ай бұрын
gift on the way, small but should light up your nights! 🥳
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! They'll look great!
@decarla53
@decarla53 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Happy Birthday
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@gailinaustau
@gailinaustau 3 ай бұрын
🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM OZ 🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@igneousidol
@igneousidol 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday! Larry knows how to chill.
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! He certainly does!
@Daisy-ex5sw
@Daisy-ex5sw 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Kirsty 🌼💮🌷🎂🥂🍾
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@mrsmunchin
@mrsmunchin 3 ай бұрын
❤ happy belated birthday ❤
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@amandagrigg871
@amandagrigg871 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday hope you had a great day 🎉🎂🍾
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@susanneekelund1309
@susanneekelund1309 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday 🌻🎉🎉🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@SusanWaller-y8v
@SusanWaller-y8v 3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday to you 🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@adamosman7284
@adamosman7284 3 ай бұрын
Hi , happy brithay Kristy♥
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kyranmacwood1278
@kyranmacwood1278 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday 🎉🎉🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@fayewhelan7209
@fayewhelan7209 3 ай бұрын
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
😀
@carollee2078
@carollee2078 3 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday🎉❤🎉
@PortugalfromScratch
@PortugalfromScratch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
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