Does money bring happiness? | Planting for the future | Throwing on my pottery wheel

[@LivingintheLoire]

Big thanks to Himiway for gifting us the City Pedelec bike. If you'd like to check out their whole range justt follow this link himiwaybike.com?sca_ref=3411231.mOK5NuJM4h&

[@johnkelley9944]

Wow…I was watching the Apple tree planting and saw my name pop up for “buying” the tree! Made my day!

[@LivingintheLoire]

It's doing well so far. Lots of blossom about to bloom.

[@karenwawe668]

LOVE YOUR IMPRESSION OF JOHN NEWBY!

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

Who's John Newby?

[@karenwawe668]

@@GoingsoloinFrance Another youtube family that homestead in Portugal. TheNewbys are another wonderful channel.

[@jamieloom22]

Great impression of John Newby 🤣

[@Richard-xp4sh]

I always feel so peaceful during and after your videos. Thank you!

[@LibbyHelprin-uy7tg]

I’m happy to see you all back in the garden, surrounded with beautiful flowers. Whatever keeps you from filming more frequently is your choice and I respect your privacy. But your videos are like precious gems to be treasured, unlike so many. Moments of labor, family intimacy, beauty, and love; don’t we all wish for more of the same? Thank you for being who you are.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thank you so much Libby, that's a really nice comment.

[@danschmitz4699]

Love you both, thanks for sharing. Thinking maybe throwing pottery would be fun.

[@TheImanuelita]

OMG! Your interpretation of John was really spot on!! That was hillarious! You should do him talking about his lawn :)

[@millie9236]

We love your channel and like many other commenters, know you're worth the wait. One step at a time. My mantra when struggling, "Keep moving forward. Keep moving forward." 💞💞

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Millie

[@karenreeves856]

Hi Brook and Rebecca, great to see you back on deck after all of the bugs that have plagued you over the past months! Great video, Brook you're a clown, but I could watch you throwing posts all day, so soothing. The tree planting is coming along well Rebecca, you're the master digger! I can't dig a hole to save myself! It's going to interesting watching the garden growing through the seasons, you've made such huge progress with it. Good idea utilising the kitchen window for growing seedlings, I sprout all my cuttings on my kitchen window ledge, and it works a treat all year round. Looking forward to more videos in the near future. Much love and big hugs xxx 😊❤😊

[@bamereg]

Yes, more throwing and trimming please! I also enjoyed the plumber/electrician sketch at the end. Very funny :)

[@jean-philippelafont4577]

Oh the joy to seeing you again, and not only because one is mobile while the other has gone full-Fargo, but because of the stuff you make, like pottery, planting trees, and smile, smile, smile: merci pour tout ça et prenez soin de vous.

[@seanadams6328]

Great to see you guys emerging for the spring..sorry to hear that you have been unwell. Be well and be safe xx

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Sean! Fingers crossed we've had the last of the winter bugs/illnesses. We're ready to crack on!

[@beverlyjjohnston6207]

Watching after a snow storm so it's lovely to see you working in the gardens. Tip to protect young tree trunks from rabbits : pull up a pair of hosiery! ( Especially easy on bare root- before you plant) Rabbits don't like the feel of the nylon and won't chew. I have temporarily wrapped the branches, drawing them in so that I could stretch the hose out wide and draw on from over the top but it is best put on before planting. Lasts many years and never 'binds' into the bark. Cut it off once tree girth is such that there is no longer a risk. Good luck with the fruit trees!

[@MrAllstar]

Great to see you guys back! Take as much time as you need between episodes, just never forget.. when you post - we will watch! 😉👊 It was nice to hear the Patrons name’s mentioned in relation to what they had funded, it felt good, community 👍

[@cynthiat6505]

Your pottery is just lovely! And your land is looking amazing! And it looks like you had the noro virus. It acts like food poisoning. I’m glad you are well now.

[@leslieannehill6880]

Bless you. I hope your health improves. Been there!

[@amandafreebrey9192]

Sorry to hear you’ve had a rough few months, sending love & light healing, hope the change of season renews you all. Love watching brook working at the potters wheel. Garden is really coming together ❤️

[@luthermanning6945]

Busy folks!

[@davideborgna4918]

Bravissimi 💪⛏️👋👋

[@kathyweiner6392]

You are not going anywhere nor are we. We will be there when you are too! No explanation or excuses are necessary. Love your family and channel. Cheers!

[@gailhunt7538]

Another lovely beautiful video great music , filming … electric bike is great looks a really good one , I love my electric bike too . Great pottery very relaxing to watch , just amazing what you two do and achieve .

[@josemorenoporras7506]

1:55 if you like your knees put the seat in the right spot,your legs must extend almost completely when pedaling. You are very very low on the bike with the knees totally bend. I know it is hard to start biking again,but it is really important to ride in the correct position to avoid pain and injuries. An electric bike is a perfect tool to do commuter trips and enjoy the time you expend in the bike. Great video!

[@graffigdesign8977]

Wonderful to watch as always. Hope you are all feeling better. An inspiration! Xx

[@mauricepowers3804]

Make sure you plant plenty of flowers that bees love and butterflies

[@LivingintheLoire]

Always a top priority!

[@leapingkitties]

Glad to see you. Lovely pottery. Everything is looking great. Thanks for sharing.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thank you. If we had loads of branches that would be a great idea. We picked these up because we wanted to turn them into woodchip for the paths, I don't think the bio char would work so well for that?

[@maitegonzalez1261]

Please guys keep going you are a marvellous family keep going and very well done so far❤❤❤❤

[@MultiCrackerjacker]

You guys are always worth the wait. ❤ Take care of yourselves and we shall see you soon. Nice to see you’re wearing shorts. We just got hit with another 10cm of snow🤦🏼‍♀️🇨🇦

[@LivingintheLoire]

Yikes 😬! We're in a weird no-snow zone. Everywhere around us gets snow but we haven't had a single flake the whole time we've been here!

[@KathysFlog]

Hope you've got all the sickness out the way now and can enjoy a good year of planting. Take care xxx

[@jennichristie5264]

Yv got me itching to throw more pots again. I’m back in France in May where I learnt last year so going to get my hands dirty. John Newby will enjoy that ending!!

[@maitegonzalez1261]

Lots of poly tunnels go down in winter including in places that was never expected like in the Majorca Island keep going!

[@antonybrilland7058]

Glad you're back, hopefully diseases will go with spring coming.

[@ginacrusco234]

The daffodils and tiny violets coming up are so lovely. I enjoyed watching the pot-throwing and the tree-planting, too!

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Gina. Yes we have lots of clumps of violets this year - so lovely!

[@sophiejordan6357]

This post pandemic winter has been super tough on everyone, especially with the energy crisis too. Sad to hear of your run with sickness, with any luck you’ll be anti-bodied up to the eyeballs now. Be kind to yourselves. Chuffed with the tree. I LOVE fruit trees, it’s virtually all I have in my garden. Sending healing and growing vibes to you all xxx

[@LivingintheLoire]

I was so worried the tree had died because nothing was happening but I'm pleased to report it's alive! And greening up nicely. Can't wait for plums in future years. Thanks so much Sophie 😊 xxx

[@nancyarchibald9095]

Gosh, here in SE Idaho (a high desert actually) We have to go twice as wide and twice as deep as the root ball, plus add peat moss, fertilizer and compost, PLUS regular watering to even hope for a great sappling. But it does pay off in the long run. We now have 9 very large, healthy trees. 20-30 yrs goes by faster than you'd think. 😅 🌳 🏡 🌲

[@julieprince5538]

Welcome back♥️ Blessings to you and your family. I am so sorry that you have all been affected by illness. Thank you for sharing your journey

[@ruthnoronha8206]

Pottery is fascinating, it’s very relaxing watching someone turn a lump of clay into a beautiful object. I love glass blowing, we go to Vancouver Island each year and I spend the whole day going to different art studios. Maybe you will one day to pottery retreats? When the boys are a bit older?

[@lefeburececile2515]

Bravo ! Vous avez effectué un travail colossal dans votre jardin...Très mignon avec les crayons sur les oreilles ! Hi hi...

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

I really like your video style. I am sorry to hear about all of the troubles lately. I am excited to have the weather warm up so there can be more content from you and others :)

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks. Something we are not short of is ideas, we just find it hard to find the time to execute them. I need to find a happy medium between quality and regular weekly films.

[@casscan90]

We love to buy some bowls to put in our new hut! X

[@Dianamukusheva]

Ceramics are so cool, if you can do ceramics and glazing maybe you could do the tiles too😊

[@LivingintheLoire]

The idea has been mooted!

[@RamblingRuth]

Lovely to see you guys again. I hope things improve health wise for you. The electric bike looks amazing- I’d love one. Just need to start saving up for one! Thanks for a lovely video and wishing you all the best

[@acikacika]

Guys please, put the list of the music tracks you have used. It's incredible. Also, have a great spring time

[@devisionhun]

Money doesn’t do much without health. It can help getting the right support and medicine, but health is still the most important at the end of the day ❤

[@santoshkumar-rj8iy]

1st view from india🇮🇳

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Lovely to see you both❤❤

[@mrsgingernoisette]

Oh I was waiting for you guys❤

[@christine2014]

You're incorrigible.... @th..ne..ys 🤣. But seriously, sorry to hear about your health issues, I'm sure you can't wait for the better weather and the end of all bugs! I really enjoyed watching you making pottery. It's something I so want to try. Good luck with the fruit trees and the garden, look forward to seeing more of you on KZbin.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Christine! Yes, give pottery a go 😊

[@noornoornoor23]

Hey, I am a new viewer. Binged on The Newbys videos and finished all and wanted similar channels so have started seeing this videos from this channel in random order and I'm really enjoying it.❤ But as someone new here I didn't understand the context behind the John parody, as funny as it was, and I'm feeling quite confused lol.😮 What's the history? What's the context? 😅

[@jennistevenson796]

So sorry to hear you have all been so unwell. Do please call on us if you ever need some help, water, showers etc we are very happy to help. X Great bike. We have the same chipper, our second in 8 years. I think we will invest in a heavy duty one sometime in the next few years. I sowed some spinach, beetroot and carrotts the other day, covered with fleece. I expect the last couple of days rain has washed the seeds away, hey ho .

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Jenni. Fingers crossed the seeds are still there!

[@bernicehorne3827]

Great impression of John Newby. I’m sure they will take it with good humour and I can’t wait to see their payback video of you two.

[@RebeccaEWebber]

I didn't know you have RA. My husband was diagnosed when he was 12. Doing good now but it was really tough for him until we got him on the right diet.

[@crgreen8145]

Lovely to see you back! I want an electric bike now. Hope you all feel better for spring x

[@LivingintheLoire]

It's really great for giving you a boost up any hills!

[@LifeofAntontheOfficial]

missed you guys

[@Susan.I]

Repointing the stones!

[@bmw540ise]

Hope you’re all okay now 😊

[@beverleybarnes5656]

Yay! You're back. 😊

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

I made a video back in October called: Using my new chipper - My French homestead renovation continues I made the investment in a petrol chipper... It seems chippers costing less than a 1000 are compromised. They will struggle to chip branches that are not reasonably straight and chipping anything with thorns is frankly scary. I rarely use mine. I've decided to chop and drop all around my property now. Good to see you guys :-)

[@LivingintheLoire]

That's good to know. I was looking at one that is sub 1k but maybe not a good idea. 🤔

[@georginawatson9374]

Have a great day.

[@LivingintheLoire]

You too Georgina!

[@Susan.I]

Contact the Newby’s in Portugal!

[@MrAllstar]

Anyway, let’s get some more stones… 😂😂

[@debbiefine2756]

Do you make bonsai pots? They are hard to find in my area Portland oregon USA.

[@AngelikaPlett]

Congratulations for the eBike! Rebecca, it looks to me that you are sitting much too low and therefore you need much more energy to peddle. Here is how I learned it to measure: sit on the seat, the pedal on 6 o'clock. Stretch the leg so that your heel (not your toes!) is on the pedal and adjust the seat accordingly. That is supposed to be the right hight. Happy riding!

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Angelika 😊

[@debramarie6715]

❤

[@richardmargolis4230]

Will you be selling any produce or pottery in the Friday market?

[@LivingintheLoire]

Hello Richard. We're not selling produce this year but the pottery is available from our shop opposite Carrefour in Richelieu (open Weds - Sun until mid-September) or from our website studiopoirier.com

[@richardmargolis4230]

@@LivingintheLoire thank you for the reply. I think we are near neighbours, and I would very much like to meet you. For the sake of your and my privacy, I will leave a note for you at the shop. Big admirer of what you are doing.

[@maitegonzalez1261]

My most serious head injury in a bike was not being in one but not realising that my legs were too tired to respond my brain as a consequence after a long cycling trip I left my bike took my helmet off and soon after my legs were not responding and fall down back landing on my head 1st so I had a bleeding head and ambulance rescue. So, please leave your helmet on for at least till 30 min after or at least until you feel you are in a safe place i.e. no long steps down etc balancing on your legs may do not work after cycling.❤

[@LivingintheLoire]

That sounds awful Maite. Thanks for the tip.

[@coby6417]

🍀💐 22:24

[@rohitkmac6am]

My father love your videos Can you put Hindi subtitles he tried to watch your videos with auto translate but they are not accurate lots of love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳💞💞

[@LivingintheLoire]

We can certainly look into it, we'd love our channel to be big in India.

[@monalingan9523]

😂😂😂

[@SylviaSchenkelsvan57]

I think you had the NORO virus instead of foodpoisining. That must have been hard!

[@LivingintheLoire]

I thought it was Norovirus that we had about a month earlier. Whatever they were they weren't fun! Hopefully no more sickness bugs for a long time 🤞

[@fonitronik]

Get your saddle height and general position on the bike checked by a professional. It will help a lot for a more comfortable and healthy ride. ❤

[@tomburke7914]

You will enjoy your bike much more if you raise your seat. You have it set way too low. Cheers!

[@LivingintheLoire]

Brook's response was 'You'd panic if you couldn't touch the ground' 😂😂. It's true though and I don't know how I'd get on the bike if I raised the seat much higher.

[@metal1999]

The videos are great but I am sure I am not the only one who would be interested to know the financial story ie how did you buy the house and how do you fund your renovations and your way of life every one who makes similar videos on youtube does the same they leave out the financial side of things

[@LivingintheLoire]

We talk about it a bit in some of other videos - on the live chat I think. There are lots of jobs these days that can be done remotely online so it makes the prospect of living abroad easier if you're not fluent in the local language. How do we fund the renovations? Very, very slowly and doing it ourselves.

[@LivingintheLoire]

I can understand the curiosity. We invested 80% of our capital in the house. We are asset rich, as we own the house and land. This is evident in our lack of progress, lack of tools and constant reusing of materials on the property. If you're coming from a western country UK, Canada, US for example. I imagine it's a fear mindset that's holding you back rather than working out of you can afford to live in a new country. You either need a specific trade skill that won't be replaced by robots in a few years or a diverse range of skills to create income streams, both online and face to face. Also, having no debt, no contracts to cars, phones etc. Living within your means is key to making it work. If it doesn't, then so what, you'll learn so much from the experience. Surely you want to live a life without regrets?

[@metal1999]

@@LivingintheLoire Thanks for your reply wish you every sucess

[@patphilroberts148]

Ha ha

[@santoshkumar-rj8iy]

Please try to upload daily vlogs

[@LivingintheLoire]

Let's just start with trying to do weekly 😂

[@JAndrioli]

her bike seat is way to low ;-)

[@gracestephens2434]

Who sends just one bike for two ppl. Come on bike company that’s ridiculous.

[@LivingintheLoire]

😂😂

[@jennistevenson796]

Also….. lovely pots…..you could do some lovely filming and bike riding at the lac de St Cyr. But obviously this vlog gets a big thumbs down from me as no boys xxx

[@LivingintheLoire]

Lac de St Cyr has been on my 'want to go to' list for ages but we've never been so far...hopefully we'll get there this year!

[@romeowhiskey1146]

"Big thanks to Himiway for gifting us the City Pedelec bike" SOLD OUT for the cost of a bike...how pathetic. UNSUBSCRIBED.

[@LivingintheLoire]

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