Decisions and Disasters - A Rainy Week on our Off Grid Homestead

[@meglange3595]

Sarah, I could go walk-about with you and Molly endlessly. Your land is indeed enchanted. It looks like the land of hobbits 🥰. Loved the chickens riding piggyback 😁!! The rain damage to the piggy house is SO dissapointing, but we learn such great lessons by mistakes and failures. It will be even better after the repairs👍. Have a wonderful week!! 🥰♥️🤗

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

I never miss a walk because it is one of my favourite things to do daily❤️❤️❤️ You are so right , lessons learnt and now the pig house is looking beautiful ❤️❤️

[@zannaB60]

Luke, I love the piggy faces! So adorable! you are quite the sculptor. Good Job! To protect the ears until it stops raining cover them with 5 gal buckets. Then add the tarp.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Great idea!!❤️❤️

[@sondraflesch1463]

Luke. The pig home will be fabulous. !! I love the preview and am sorry you lost a lot And I understand your disappointment and love your positive move forward. You've Got This ❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks so much Sondra! It is looking beautiful again x

[@daffs0]

Oh no poor piggy face, glad your not going to give up on it, it’s going to look awesome when finished Wow the water in the river was raging, glad molly didn’t go for a swim Your land is so beautiful even when it rains Thank you for sharing made me smile 😁

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

It is looking so good can't wait to show you next week x x

[@SJC49]

Luke - your piggy palace is very charming - despite the setback. You like you are having great fun!😍🇨🇦

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Yes a lot of learning and a lot of fun❤️

[@sondraflesch1463]

I can't get over how absolutely blessed you are for such beautiful property and enjoy your tours of it.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you so much!we really are ❤️

[@ellentaylor4351]

EXCELLENT crafting 👀🐷🐖🐽

[@nours85300]

C'est magnifique. j'y suis né au Portugal il y a 68 ans. J'habite en France depuis 53 ans. Ça fait 10 ans que je ne suis pas retourné. C'est trop beau, et ça fait plaisir de voir des vidéos aussi belles. Dans quel endroit êtes-vous installés. Merci pour ces moments de bonheur. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ That's wonderful. I was born there in Portugal 68 years ago. I have lived in France for 53 years. It's been 10 years since I've been back. It's so beautiful, and it's nice to see such beautiful videos. Where are you located? Thank you for these moments of happiness. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

We are in the Castelo Branco district x x so happy you enjoyed out video❤️❤️

[@melinda5777]

I would love to take a kayak down all that water!! But in summer!😂😂😂😂 Love listening to moving water! ✝️🙏❤🇺🇸🇵🇹⛵🍍🤗👣👣

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

🤣 In summer you will be carrying it over the boulders

[@JFK666666]

There is so much water in that river that you should put up a mini water powerplant for power, for when the sun isn't shining :)

[@arjanvogel6444]

Or make backeds to collect water when the river is high.

[@JFK666666]

@@arjanvogel6444 HUGE water flow there, so one year of water would be filled up within hours.... Anyhow, huge waste to let all of that water to through with any usage :)

[@ChristineKelly1000]

I think you need some kind of license to take water from the river?

[@JFK666666]

@@ChristineKelly1000 OK, even if it's on your own property? Cause hydropower is awsome, since it's producing power - even when seriously cloudy.

[@eileenstec7862]

The piggy McPig face is a hoot!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

♥️♥️

Might be able to repair the hole in your boot with a bicycle tube/tire patch kit. Hope it's not a big hole.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks for the tip but the holes are pretty big and the soles are wearing away so it will be time to plant things in them soon😁

[@OaktreePaula]

So much water that you guys could harvest...

[@ruthnoronha8206]

I felt so bad for you both. All that work my goodness Idd be pissed!! So so sorry to see the mud just fall off like that. That was so much rain, 1 week of pouring rain and probably wind that blew the tarp.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

It was upsetting but now it looks beautiful x

[@SonyaTainton]

My grandmother always used to say to me....boredom = stupidity😲 Clearly you're (both of you) in abundance of ingenuity, artistic talent.....and the best of all.... FUN, ANIMAL LOVING BEINGS Loving it, thank you

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

I love that saying❤️❤️ Thanks Sonya

[@monalingan9523]

I’m so sorry about the damage to your new build. I hope you’ll be able to fix it quickly. Sarah, your walk around the property along. The river was just stunning. Thank you so much.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Yes Luke did such a great job and it looks beautiful now.. you will see it Saturday ♥️♥️ I am so happy you enjoyed the walk

[@ruthohare9840]

OMG, so that's what the bottles were for! 🥰🐷

[@arjanvogel6444]

I think you should put lime on top of the cob to keep it together to make it rain proof 😇💗💗💗.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Luke will be putting Lime plaster next 😁

[@wandamartin6503]

Oh the piggy house is going to be really neat. Grand idea cannot wait to see it completed.

[@nancyspence2965]

Such beautiful land. Love watching your progress & your playful pets😊

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@lauragoyette8172]

Your land is a beautiful paradise ❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you Laura ♥️

[@AlanHough-p1w]

So sorry about the damage to the pigs house and it looked so good I know you can do it again 😊

[@christinewebb7947]

If at first you don’t succeed try try again, good luck xx

[@susie5668]

Hi guys , I discovered you first when I saw you on TV with Ben he came to see you as im Maltese live in London, glad I found your channel, love how you take care of your animals they look so happy ❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you so much Susie and so happy you decided to join our youtube family x x

[@carolemattina9869]

I love the boulders in the winter... when they are covered in that spongy green moss. And apparently the girls like the back massage given by the chickens 😅🥰 ooohhh Luke...i feel for you man 😔 but very glad that you don't give up, because it was really looking great 👌👍 hopefully no more rain until it's totally done 🤞💪

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

I think he will manage to finish it before the rains visit us again 😁

[@celiapereira5223]

So sorry about the piggy face getting ruined by the rain😭 but did enjoy the chickens taking piggy rides... 😂 🤣

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

That is our youngest rooster and he loves Peppa❤️❤️

[@susanneekelund1309]

You have such a wonderful place !!! Sorry for the pighouse.....but what a place it's going to be for those two, when it's finished! 🥰

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Your land is truly magical. 💚 Shame the rain was harsh on pig house.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks Sheila

[@solarlifeportugal657]

How awesome you both are and what fantastic news - you'll be the local superstars and get tonnes more views. You both deserve every success and what a wonderful piggy mc pig face palaces you have. It is going to be a fantastic 2024 for you both - we can't wait to see you both and Molly soon and all the animals but isn't the sun glorious now. You could do white water rafting and kayaking on the stream now and we have to admit the land looking so verdant and lush in the sun is as much as a joy for us as it is for you. Awesome news - congratulations and from the response to Nick's comment I am so glad they are all fixed up now.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Yes the days are so beautiful now❤️❤️ I would not attempt Kayaking with the huge boulders..yikes

[@anamei9923]

🙏🏽💖

[@lyndarobinson2853]

So sorry all Luke's hard work got washed away. I am sure he will finish it off fine in the end and it will be good shelter for the pigs. You have certainly learnt a lot about the technique for when you tackle a larger structure. Yes! I saw you at the run in for Ben Fogle's programme and hoping each week it will be you! It must be soon! 😊

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

They told us around mid February so pretty soon.we are very excited to watch it too ❤️❤️

[@ChristineKelly1000]

Will you tell me the name of the program and the channel it is on please?😊❤

[@lyndarobinson2853]

@@ChristineKelly1000 The next Ben Fogle is on Tuesday 30th at 9pm on Channel 5. It's about a guy in a converted van in Lincolnshire this week so Luke and Sarah are still to come 😊

[@ChristineKelly1000]

@@lyndarobinson2853 thanks for that. I have Sky, there is no channel five. I can’t find Ben Fogle anywhere. 😭

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

@@ChristineKelly1000 New lives in the wild with Ben Fogle. Channel 5

[@assuncaomeireles198]

Que excelente vidio fiquei com muita pena do senhor Luke ter tanto trabalho a fazer a cara do porco que estava fantástica ter sído destruido por causa da chuva. A Sara tambem nos mostrou as suas terras está tao linda tem tanta verdura e o rio está a transbordar . Achei muita graça as galinhas em cima do porco a comer ahah😂😂 ele estava a gostar é incrivel os animais sao engraçados 😂😂🐓🐓🐔agora espero que para a semana esteja sol para o senhor Luke acabar a cara do porco espero que ainda fique melhor agora vem uns dias de sol. Thank you very much 👍👍👍💕 God bless you both 🙏🏼 🐷🐕‍🦺🐈🐓🐔🐖🐖

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Que bom que você gostou Assunção, tivemos uma semana cheia de sol e agora a casa dos porcos está linda. Mal posso esperar para mostrar o vídeo da próxima semana

[@jinx6493]

😊

[@jilaroshanzamir2177]

I really enjoy.i love it.❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you Jila ♥️♥️

[@candaceewalt9043]

Go look at tiny shiny home they had the same problem with cob. Finally went to stucko on the outside of their earth bags.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Oh no did it rain hardon their structure too .Yes Stucko comes after cob .Lets finish the cob first ..patience🤣

[@whosthebrightestmonkeyinth348]

If you EVER want help and another creative being to join you - never hesitate to give me a shout!! Jan.

[@Jennifer62389]

All that work ruined by the rain, so sorry.😢

[@SJC49]

Sarah, love how you scold Maggie - or was it Peppa? What do you do inside when it rains?😍🇨🇦

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

It was Maggie🤣 So many things to do when raining when you have a youtube channel 😁

[@melinda5777]

It seems like I've seen this before?! Maybe Patreon? 😂😂😂 ❤❤❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

You saw a three second tease but yes 😁

[@LorraineHutch]

What if you could make the pig noses on the pig houses, into entry's into bird houses.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

ok

[@anne-mariedutoit5743]

How about taking pictures of this beautiful parts of the land and make postcards about it?

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

We love this idea, we had calendars In mind for next year but postcards sounds great x x

[@jamespierce-tg7we]

Like the faces 😂. You might need to check the slope in those nostrils. Your chunks of wood you formed around looked like they were aimed down towards the building. They could hold water and direct it into the building. Angle the back up so they slope down and they can't hold water. Good luck

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks for the tips!

[@JMgmkh]

Sorry if a repeat question , but are those beautiful huge boulders the result of glacial action ?

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

We are not sure

[@attract1234]

Brilliant for you and this new show hope it brings you many new subs.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Much appreciated!

[@joannadrawe6654]

The land and the rivers are beautiful!

[@cathybrewer8958]

This was another best video. The waterfall's and raging river was beautiful to see and hear. Piggy didn't mind if the chicken ate off her back, she got an extra scratching that way. Too cute. Luke did a really good job on making the pig head on the top of the pig house. Sorry the weather damaged it. He will build it back I'm sure. Thanks for sharing you life with us. Take care.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Glad you enjoyed it Cathy.The cockeral always gets up on Peppa ..never Maggie and she absolutely loves it

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, beautiful pig face 😈 Luke the start of the wonder park haha.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Cynhilde]

Love the pig head. Good job!

[@jamesharris8541]

Guys you’ve a beautiful area !

[@projectportugal]

Oh no !!!!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

It is looking good again x x ❤️

[@bohammarberg4072]

🌹🌹❤🌹🌹

[@coby6417]

👍🍀💐

[@Tigger4747]

They have a lot of cob buildings where my dad and grandad grew up in Devon - a very rainy place! - but only the walls are made of earth. There's an impermiable roof of thatch, slate etc which overhangs the edge so the rain doesn't splash the walls and destroy them. Likewise earth buildings elsewhere in the world. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cob_(material) Maybe you need to give your lovely pig buildings a nice straw hat!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Stucco and latex paint going on next

[@Tigger4747]

Yes. I think they may render the walls with something in Devon as well. Good luck! @@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife