FACING THESE CHALLENGES HEAD ON | Portugal Mountain Homestead

[@mountainbound1315]

Bee, you look and sound so much better than pre-surgery in so many ways. I'm so happy for your healthcare success, I know how difficult it is. Be well. Take good care. You and Theo deserve the best! ❤😊

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you so much! It's been a long journey but I'm glad I'm on it :)

[@viewfrommylensjane]

you mean "post" surgery

[@mossfairy3060]

I think the same , you are looking so good, I really think it's your natural color in your hair coming through that is making you look so good. 😊

[@judyherman1249]

You two are absolutely perfect for your property because you are such great stewards of that beautiful land. I think that has helped you to be so much better now after your surgery, too, Bea.

[@rnggall9640]

The answer to' Why are you still picking up burnt bits all over the farm?' is 'Because' no explanation needed

[@littledragon5447]

Bee, you crack me up. Watching you is like hanging out with a pal. You are wonderful in front of the camera . You both are amazing ppl.

[@Bertlestein]

Bea, you're looking fantastic lately and you seem so much happier. I love watching you guys working together and the way you bounce off of each other. Here's to the future! 🍻

[@mariadange06]

Yup Theo carried it all when needed ❤ So nice that the Theo & Bea team is firing on all cylinders 💪💪

[@gillianbrewer9607]

So nice to see all the supportive comments. Well done all.

[@kailand3056]

Fernando Is what’s called a Catspector❤ He oversees what you’re doing and makes sure you’re adhering to his high standard. You’re very fortunate to have him❣️

[@jenninstitches]

I love the term Supurrrrrrvisor

[@laurennewman9365]

or Su-purr-visor 😸

[@MyNest20]

Kudos to Theo for putting up with Fernando’s behavior along the way… remember how he would yowl and poo in the car. Those were challenging days for sure.

[@shallnotbeinfringedupon202]

Bee, I recently shared your story with my friend, who has a 18 year old grand daughter who was diagnosed with PMDD. The thing I was so excited to share was how you are now, how I absolutely love how funny and full of love, for even the little things you have, like pomegranates! THANK YOU for your honesty!! ❤❤❤

[@64cuspofchange]

Fernando is so funny 😂 i can tell that he takes very seriously all that you guys do around there he is an amazing cat ! I would never question one thing that Theo does or the vision that he has in his head , he has proven over and over again how capable he is and now he has 'Bea' back ! What a team 😇

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I’m so glad to see you actually laughing and genuinely happy to be out on your land Bea!! 🐝❤️🤗

[@melanierawlings35]

One of the benefits of doing things like collecting the old, burned pipes now instead of right after the fire is that the ash has been washed off of them and you are not busy breathing it. It is wonderful to see you healed and healthy, Bee.

[@truthlovenow]

Bee you are a WONDER! You are so mentally healthy and vibrant and funny and blessed now. Theo you are amazingly steadfast, loyal, hardworking, carefree and fun. Both of you have come a long way… and it’s a miracle mountain MIRACLE!

[@danitakersten345]

Bee, you are definitely an asset to your hard working Theo. You did what you needed to and we can see the amazing results. Well done!

[@callumortiz6723]

We are all so happy you are back. You really look like you are again enjoying a life that enviable.

[@theindieprojects]

thank you so much :)

[@tlmiam1]

Hi guys! I love your property and trees, they are so gorgeous! The dead peach trees are just natures cycle. There is a place here, called a pine bush area which was a bed of a river, and they light fires there. I’m not exactly sure why, but apparently it helps the environment. There will always be natural hazards, and manmade as well. Hopefully nature will allow you to renew your trees. ❤️. I liked hearing about the tools and apparel, those are important considerations. I remember a commercial Theo did one time about a male grooming tool, and I thought it would be useful for my 21 yo who isn’t the best at the grooming thing, but I thought it was hysterical too! Theo cracks me up!

[@MadgazelleFilms]

I love how that apple crumble looks, Bee - that sounds so COZY! 🧡💛🤎

[@beverlyhendricks9456]

I’m glad u waited two years and now know what’s what with the trees.

[@normareed9007]

On a property that size, you can not do it all in a week or even a season. It is super to have Bea back to herself and what a difference it's made to Theo, too. Onward and upward, you two. ❤🎉❤🎉

[@vertanderniewithkat]

Best channel on KZbin. Brummy KZbinrs unite!

[@theindieprojects]

You are to kind ☺️

[@RosettaMaranos]

Peach trees are one of the shortest lived fruit trees and commercially are usually replanted every 8-12 years anyway so as tragic as the fire was, your peach tree loss is kinda minor. How lovely your land is, and what good stewards you are! ❤

[@yolandarobertson7104]

I was thinking the same thing. They take such good care of the land. So good to see.

[@donnas9599]

What a joy to see you so healthy and happy, Bea. Theo is a rock, for sure - you two are amazing. Hugs from Maine, USA.

[@callumortiz6723]

I love seeing you in your big kitchen instead of the tiny spaces you used to have🥰

[@LizNeff-v1g]

I was just thinking of that cute green one in the van! The kitchen here is stunning!

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

"He makes the perfect cat-dog..."😂😂 You two are looking disgustingly healthy!!😍😍

[@nancywarner5782]

When you look back from the road, at three house, it looks like a picture post card. Better yet a Thomas Kincade painting. Absolutely beautiful ❣️

[@LizNeff-v1g]

Plus he was torn up with worry for you. I will never doubt his love. Together you two are so strong. Oh damn, I'm out of apples.

[@LuciaLeePollard51]

Bee is so happy and Theo is so strapping since all the I love all your homemade apple cider And vinegar!!

[@RenayEmond]

🦃HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Jasper🇨🇦Canada❤Sending BIG LOVE, ALL THE THANKS & APPRECIATION ❣

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Theo , we share your vision of the pond. Can't wait till it's completed. We would like to pay a visit someday. For you guys it's been a labor of love. You know, there are struggles along the way. But you've always kept your eyes on the ball. And Bee, you are shining like a bright star. Cooking and enjoying life again. There are struggles as we all have them, but on the other side there is that wonderful green pasture we seek to rest our weary bodies. Sending much love ❤❤ from Harriet, Jim and Yuki Richmond, Va.

[@tripletgirl2484]

It’s admirable the amount of work you both have accomplished in the last two years. Well done❤

[@susanalbone5101]

Keep up the good work, you both are doing a grand job and it’s lovely to see you enjoying each other’s company in everything you do. Such a change from the last couple of years. A magic turnaround to match the mountain. Take care, keep safe. 💕 Dorset, UK

[@joyguthrie964]

So glad you are in a better place, both mentally and physically!

[@maureen8930]

Theo I just love how you get a break with the tractor that would’ve been a lot of hard labor. Thank you God you have it.🥰🥰

[@terrytarr5531]

Bee (Bea?) I can't tell you enough how fab you are looking! You go guys! I have watched every episode of your sharing, & You both amazing🤩

[@eileenderheim3768]

Bee, you are such a joy and so glad you are feeling better. Really enjoy watching you and Theo work together on your property, and greatly respect your efforts to be self sufficient. Miracle mountain is really turning into a magical place. Darn the dam leak 😮‍💨, but have faith that Theo will figure it out. Yum, apple crumble, and truly from farm to table. ♥

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Yummmmmm…. Comfort food🌸🌸🌸

[@carolbulmer8253]

Hello, Bee and Theo. Good job on clearing off the dead fruit trees. It’s a good idea to plant some indigenous trees. Bee, that apple crumble looks delicious❤️

[@esscee219]

Your property is so beautiful. Whenever you get your stone house ready for visitors, I hope I can visit. I love watching your channel and watching you both thrive and grow together.

[@jangrahame4891]

What a delightful interlude! Some must have for the country kitchen: apple corer. Apple peeler. Cherry pitter. Apple/fruit press/extractor. Canning kettle. Jars. A wish list item, a vacuum freeze dehydrator and packing pouches with a sealer machine.

[@susanstimson871]

We call it apple crisp. My recipe calls for cinnamon and nutmeg. Yummy!! It warms my heart to see how wonderfully you two work together.

[@the_mum]

and brown sugar in the crisp.

[@marymick3402]

🤗💖. Enjoy watching the two of you working together.

[@hammathguy3995]

Bee, you're giving me flashbacks. When I was a lad, I grew up on my father's orchard. Every spring he would prune the trees. My job was to follow behind, picking up all the branches. Usually, this was the first thing we did when the weather got the least bit warm. All that bending over after a long winter always killed my back for a week.

[@ralfretter5674]

Theo you are one lucky man!! To have a wife like Bee. Actually you stuck with her through it all,so you deserve her. Respect to you both.love your videos ❤

[@leeworley5160]

Hey its your place call it a Lake not a pond! It's your world! Enjoy it!❤😊

[@behoour]

I’m so happy for you Bee!

[@memecats5698]

Don’t keep apologizing for having a bad time mentally the important thing is you kept going and made it through the other side. You have plenty of time to pick up burn out trees/pipes/whatever else is there. I enjoy watching you work because it’s better than me working. L O L I just like watching you take a property that because of the fire and floods was devastated and bring it back to its former glory. I know the works hard on you but us viewers love watching it.

[@cerridwenrowan]

The little bug... from the brief glance we got looks like a termite to me. It's wonderful to see you both hitting milestones, enjoying each other's company and caring for the land and the animals ❤️.

[@barrysilvester]

Bee I'm glad that you have got your mojo back so nice to see your big beaming smiles back.

[@juanitakauffman6336]

Theo driving the tractor into the dead trees reminds me of a charging bull! Bea I enjoy your open way of telling what is going on.

[@racebanning6390]

Tree Management a must👍👍Glad to see the tractor doing the work of 4 mules, and the Big lake Fillin is exciting. Be blessed!!🤙🤙

[@lornahardin4563]

Bee your apple crumble looks great. Do you add cinnamon? I'm loving how the property is shaping up. After two years you can now make decisions on those dead and dying trees and get on with replanting. Mountain looks fabulous.

[@loreenblack351]

you both are looking so happy and fit xxx

[@peggyaf6657]

I weep when I see how hurt and grieving you both are because you are so connected to your animals and the land. You both are such entrusted stewards and caretakers on this property. I send you love and blessings🌷

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you for sharing. Fernando has become quite the supervisor.

[@sylviajones4907]

Great video. Thank you for sharing Miracle Mountain with us. Furrnando is so cute walking along with you...well, he was leading a time or two.😸

[@tunyarenfrow7974]

Hello Bee and Theo , so wonderful to see your video today. I am so excited for your property clean up. It must be wonderful to have such a lovely place to make beautiful again.

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

Thanks for showing us your place, the paths, orchards, the pond and the lake. So, lovely! Love your kitty that goes with you on your inspections. I think kitties are inspectors by nature.

[@dianaspy6733]

So glad you’re working as a team🎉❤. Thank you for Loving yourself enough to take care of yourself! Love Light and Bliss to everyone! 👋✨👍

[@maryanntownsend2889]

You have a vision ,Theo, and I admire your work this and 🧡the pond.

[@MissChris1960]

Bee, your current happiness fills me with so much joy - wanted to comment on your last vlog but I got side-tracked - if you know, you know! 😁

[@twenty45450forlife]

Thank you both...doing good & looking good. That apple crumb looks delicious 🧡🧡

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi, Theo and BEE I must say you guys are so funny, especially now all these operations and you are so much healthier. You’re looking fantastic and I must say Bee I love your hair the way it is growing. I know it’s not up to me to say do you like it or not but I just think you look fantastic. Keep up the good work guys. Really appreciate you both , Cliff from Logan City, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 I’m on the big island 🏝️

[@donnac1155]

Bee, I could almost smell that apple Cobbler all the way across the Atlantic ocean. It looked so good.

[@debbrelph6133]

amazing!! love watching the changes happening to your land. good jobs kids!

[@Andbygrace7024]

What a nice kitchen. 😊

[@createandliveyourbestlife]

GREAT VISION Theo for your Lake Indie and the wildlife will totally love it. Well Done and I will be enjoying watching the progress as it mives forward. Looking good Bee 👍🏻🙏🏻🙋🏻‍♀️

[@rho1640]

Every time you say the dam wall … I hear it as the damn wall and it makes me giggle

[@memories511]

Wow Theo you are just so good covered from head to toe LOL. I am glad you are safe

[@FromShetoMe]

Love watching you guys. Got hooked when you visited the US in your van. Regarding the trees...The chances of those not being grafted is slim to nil. The suckers coming off the root stock will not produce good fruit. You are best to start fresh. The commercial life of a fruit tree is generally 20 to 40 years depending on the variety so that's another good reason to start with fresh trees.

[@willis8273]

Watching you doing so much walking, out to the animals, getting to some other chores, or following Theo rather than hitch a ride on the tractor, and I know that walking is very healthy, but I wonder if you ever considered an electric scooter or bike or golf cart that you could jump on in a flash to follow Theo out to the lake or the cabin. In an emergency it would be a quick solution if either one needed to get to the other one of you. You guys work so well together as team, but I sometimes worry that if one needed the other in a hurry, it would take more than a minute to fire up one of your other vehicles. I always enjoy watching your progress and you guys can be very proud of your successes so far. Well done!

[@sheribristol2826]

Bee, I’m so so glad that you are getting back to where you were when I first started watching the channel! Cheeky, brilliant Bee❤️ I can’t wait to see what another few months brings out in you. Theo you sir are looking so much better also. It helps tremendously when your partner is in good mind and body. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your lives. From Michigan USA

[@patsycovino5222]

Between the fruit trees and the hills it looks like you could be in Central Washington around Yakima, where my Daddy lived.

[@billiardsgirl1962]

Great video as always and loved watching Bea cooking, she looks so happy !!

[@judithfryer7024]

Great job Team Indie. Loads more to come ❤️❤️

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@Magical_Thinking]

Hey Bea, I have one of those apple peeler contraptions that you’re talking about. I’m pretty sure that KitchenAide has an Apple/ veggie peeler attachment that works with the mixer. If you already have the mixer it’s great. If you don’t have one yet, then it’s the perfect excuse to purchase one at Costco 🙂 and collect the various attachments as you need or want them. Thanks for sharing your wonderful life with all of us!

[@1Polglen]

So much fun watching the tractor push over the dead tree trunks. Always watching you both working away brings back memories of working on my little farm. I put ponds in too. But didn't need dam walls just big holes in the ground. Though they did require a circulation system to keep them healthy. They so changed the ecosystem around them that I could finally get an orchard and native garden growing. Thank you for your videos . Time to get to work myself. I have heaps of prunings to clear up and the forecast has changed from clearing showers to thunderstorms and possible hail. I have hired a trailer so wet weather gear here I come. Cheers.

[@TheHiawatha]

Good on you, darlings!

[@natalielong8713]

Your videos always give me a smile.

[@lauravalentine5082]

I can't believe it's been 2 years since the fire already? If I did have you two to keep my memories of what you are doing in reference to what I was doing at that time, I don't know how I would recall it accurately 😂 I've been watching you since before the old goat barn became a tiny house. If I didn't have the two of you, I don't know if I would have made it through Covid.

[@marthaboal5818]

Great inclusion of the kitchen shenanigans !!

[@patbrady9531]

Bea needs her own little chain saw so she can also cut down some branches.

[@coffeeandsomewine]

Great work, you two!

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you!

[@nomorehate9176]

In the US, we will often spray a layer of rye grass (super quick growing) seed and fertilizer on new pond dams to provide temporary stability to the freshly dug earth. Might work for you, too.

[@loobyt8692]

Love your videos 😊 your homestead is such a beautiful place to be xx great to see Bea happy and healthy again 😊 x

[@theindieprojects]

thank you so much!

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Ello ! Peach tree study is very interesting . ( Family owns a Peach Orchard in Washington state ) That tree Orchard was gone! Good Call taking it out !

[@debsprice4362]

Great video again. Perfect crumble Bee. Not overcooked at all in my book. Enjoy xx

[@katherinclayton4344]

I love watching you guys. Theo side kicking that tree stump was priceless! Reminds me of when hubby and i were just starting our lives together. Loved working on projects together. We just retired from our full-time RV experience. Your Miracle Mountain is an amazing place! God bless you guys!❤❤❤

[@sassyh154]

Always maintenance to do on a big property for sure and you guys work so well together... that apple crumble looked soo good, but I would have to have had custard or ice cream on it.... 🤪😬 Really enjoying these extra video's... Cheers for sharing... 💜

[@nadinemcgregor1354]

Bee I am just 46 seconds in to your video . I just want to say glad to see your spunk back you beautiful soul you have rejuvenated ❤️

[@donnarocchio936]

Bea thanks for the inspiration to get in the kitchen and make a crumble.

[@lesleypingiori8006]

Apple crumble looked delicious yum yum. 😊😊😊😊

[@maureen8930]

Bee& Theo are the Best s9 many projects ; Bee you look so beautiful with your contacts🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@danitakersten345]

Yeah! Another video!

[@theindieprojects]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@happydays59]

I enjoy all of them.❤✌🏻🇨🇦👍🏻👍🏻​@@theindieprojects

[@jaxmaria]

Love you Bea..you’re so much fun

[@colleenlongardner2692]

Bea, I used an apple peeler device when I made apple butter. Sure beat peeling with a knife. BTW try some cinnamon in your apple crumble. Yummy

[@brendahogue5487]

Bea love and enjoy your videos. May the lord bless and protect you and Theo and the animals and working on the homestead and facing challenges

[@armandodesousa6375]

You asked-I will indulge you. About trees to replace the orchard trees- what about Rowans and hollies for berries to decorate- very sought after today. Both are native and unfortunately are now rare. The berries for propogating them are available right about now. Also a Christmas tree farm. Or nut trees- you may even eat some. Your place is looking great.

[@elizabethtaylor4448]

Bee, fab crumble. Guess what! You get an apple peeler that slices & cores at the same time! I have one. Also if you peel your apples then pop iña bowl of water with a bit of salt in, it's stops them browning. About ½ a tsp will do. Just rinse after chopping them & use as normal. I grate my butter into the dry stuff. So much quicker & easier to rub in. Only problem with these tips, you'll want to make crumble more often. 😋 Your welcome.x

[@mothermedicinemusic]

The lake is coming up nicely! What a volume of water to fill, next spring Theo’s dream will realize as it will have time to continue to fill🎉

[@greatboniwanker]

So glad you are feeling like yourself again, Bee 🥰 and that Theo doesn't have to do all the work by himself anymore! 🙌

[@clairedaniell4399]

Your honest is amazing Bea xx