Fight or Flight? Renovating a Property in Rural BULGARIA 🇧🇬

[@dianethompson2458]

I am so glad you were able to borrow a good car. Good things happen for you because you are good people. Please do not read the negative comments. You had car trouble. That is a fact. You are certainly not to blame. Read the positive comments and just delete the rest. These mean people do not deserve your attention. I am looking forward to the next video. Thanks from Canada. ❤

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you for your support 😌🙏

[@ourlittlebulgarianadventure]

Hi Anthony and Laura, So glad the car worked out, You're mobile again! Thank you so much for the gifts, the cookies were delicious Will be opening the jam soon once our current jar is finished. Lynne loved the plant! Thanks as well for the shout out, we really do appreciate it.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you so much both of you, for the physical and emotional support! 🙏💞

[@janeturnbull]

It's very hard renovating here in Bulgaria. Just keep going . But unfortunately there are more unfriendly British out here than friendly. You are doing a great job.

[@elainemcguinness3962]

That's the same in France. Some Brits will take any opportunity to put others down. Choose the people you can trust and avoid the rest.

[@ev4et000]

In Bulgaria, we have this plant джоджен (Spearmint) which on the surface looks like mint but is used for different things. I think the best example to get an idea of ​​their differences is with tea. If you have constipation - make mint tea. But if you have diarrhea - tea from джоджен. It is important not to confuse them, because if a person has diarrhea and drinks mint tea, the situation becomes really difficult. Also, we Bulgarians put джоджен in boiled beans, lentils and even in meatballs. So if you can tell them apart I highly recommend drying large quantities of the spice for the winter because it is very useful. Also, village life is not easy and has a different pace than city life. My grandmother in the village would wake up at 6 a.m. to take care of the chickens, water the tomatoes, weed the peppers and onions, cook, and at 12 p.m. she would stop until 4 p.m. and would sleep or watch TV because it was very warm. And then she would do some work at home, in the garden, or see neighbors.

[@the_phoenixproject]

A wonderful and useful insight 🙏 много благодаря ❤️

[@nadyadobreva9904]

Well, don't pay attention to negative comments. We all have had broken cars. It happens. Really. Not everybody can buy a new car. Our car also broke down on the motorway between Sofia and Bourgas 3 days ago in the 35 degree heat. We also have 2 girls. But good people helped us out.

[@michaeldoyle2588]

Hi folks, it's your life, don't worry about anything else, you are on an open forum, sometimes comments will be negative and that is probably a reflection of everyday life. But 99% are good, people want you do well, be happy, continue to share your story. Some may not think you are not doing it right, and that is okay too, but do you, make your choice, and stick by it. Some days will be a slog, some will be sad and emotional, but in the main, they will be great. Look how far you've come. Cream always rises to the top.

[@dianaborisova5023]

Hello lovely family! I really enjoy your videos and looking forward for next one. I am Bulgarian emigrated in Ireland and raised my kids alone and the husband ( of course). I relate to your story very much. Don't give up! You doing great! Don't pay attention to the mean coments. Best of luck!🤗👏❤️

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you 🙏😊❤️❤️❤️

[@stoilstoilov5572]

Your efforts give results. Your courtyard is looking now much much better. You have very good progress. Everyone that is living in a village knows how difficult it is to fight with Mother Nature, You already know. Be proud of yourselves.

[@AndyMacBG]

Ha! That was me on the bike!

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@AndyMacBG No it wasn't!!! Was it????? That's absolutely HILARIOUS!!!

[@AndyMacBG]

@@the_phoenixproject Yup, me riding home!

[@StoyanBorov]

That thing goes on a roof of a car called Moskvich or Москвич (in cyrillic).

[@shellio_asmr3476]

Made a donation regardless of the prize draw. You guys are doing amazing stuff for you and your family and deserve everything. Keep hacking, keep grinding and you will see good things happening for you. Ignore the unhelpful comments, just think of it as interaction with your Chanel 😉. We recently bought a piece of land in Portugal too and will be documenting our life and journey soon hopefully ❤

[@the_phoenixproject]

Ah amazing! Thank you so much! Please let us know your channel/socials so we can follow you back ❤️💞✨

[@NewBulgarians]

People can be so amazing and generous - how lovely to meet your Bulgarian neighbours and be made to feel so welcome, and also to be loaned Dory, she's a lovely colour! I bet it didn't take long to get used to the left hand driving and it is easier once used to, though the gears may have been another matter lol. Enjoy being mobile again. Lynne and Adam (Our Little BG Adventure) were one of the 1st ones that got us moving back to Bulgaria so totally understand your appreciation of them.

[@the_phoenixproject]

So true!

[@russellcowling9613]

Hi. We love watching ur channel, we have wanted to make this move for years now and watching ur channel gives us hope and inspiration x

[@futurekron]

LOL! Anthony, you're a BEAST! No worries about making a mistake with the vehicle. Ignore the comments. I purchased a lemon once, too, and my (cruel) parents thought it was hilarious that it turned out to be a lemon. Was financed by a reputable lender, but the dealer was the fraud. Even though I had a full warranty on it as per the lender, they never honored it and replaced the vehicle. GRRR. It happens, and you live and learn. You'll find a good vehicle, no worries. Just hang in there.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Lemon is a perfect way to describe it 🤣 Thank you 💕

[@travellingarts93]

You are such a lovely family you deserve a lovely gesture, so glad that you are mobile again bit by bit things are back to normal. just curious how much does it cost the chicken feed if someone wants to raise chickens? pleasure watching you making progress in your land.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you! Chicken feed is very cheap per bag, actually. Raising them is very cheap once you've built the coop. We feed our chickens kitchen scraps and feed from the local village store. I think it costs about £7 per bag? Thanks for watching! ☺️❤️

[@julielaxen9520]

So happy that things are on the up. Keep up the good work.❤️

[@the_phoenixproject]

❤️❤️❤️

[@konstantinlozev2272]

I drove a right hand car with shifter a last year. Got accustomed to it within 4-5 days.

[@macalan4443]

8:20 exactly > like you say top of the car but u can use it for something :)

[@RuinsRebuilt]

Hey beautifull people.We are so happy to see that you guys could borrow a good car. You were like around the corner from us when you picked it up in polski trambesh❤ Sad we did not see you this time ,but maybe next time. This heat is totally insane indeed 🥵Haha we are also struggling to get all the mess out of our land here in this heat😅Our pool pump also does not work at the moment😂 Dont mind the bad comments sweetheart ,you guys are wonderfull.God bless you 🙏♥️🙏

[@r.a.3984]

God bless you all guys! This video was much move positive I mean all the good things happened to you the car and the chat with the neighbours and stuff it’s lovely 🖤🖤🖤 I think if you take the kids to the nursery (just for the nursery you can homeschool after that) will be a fresh for you and the kids will learn Bulgarian quickly xd About the pool as we have similar, the filter actuality need to be changed after 1-2 weeks also you need a good tablets with chlore (I can’t spell it correctly damn…)

[@CZOV]

Brave people, huge project, good luck!

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you 😊

[@sarahsmith-iq6fn]

Hi Laura sorry your having a bad time sending a virtual hug. May I suggest get a lavender and rosemary Bush also Jasmine as it helps to relax you. I find the smells so calming

[@the_phoenixproject]

I have lavender and rosemary by the front gate, just as suggested in Practical Magic! :)

[@Cathy-ty3fp]

The pool needs new filters and chlorine also probably needs shocking xx

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@Cathy-ty3fp Yes! 💯

[@georgi.nakovv]

Roof rack for Moskvich (and old russian car from the comunist past)

[@angiol8998]

Badete jivi I zdravi ❤❤❤

[@the_phoenixproject]

Живи и здрави ❤️❤️❤️

[@angelay1925]

Take no notice of the neysayers, I bet they havent had the courage to do what you and Anthony have done. Nothing but small minded keyboard warriors. Sometimes with vehicles things go wrong. I hope your gofund me is successful and you find a decent car soon xx

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@angelay1925 Thank you so much ❤️

[@victoriabezfamilii965]

what a conclusion - "Nothing but small minded keyboard warriors"!! I know a lot of people of different nationalities who had the courage to do the same and more, and when they have hard times they don't film themselves crying and don't beg to give them money just because they are good people. They just go and sort things out whatever it takes. So if they feel like leaving some negative comments I can understand it. I had respect for this family, but not anymore....

[@amandamegarry2061]

Really enjoy your videos and I'm very glad you've had a bit of luck with a lovely person lending you a car and I hope your fund raiser goes well ignore the nasty comments everyone needs a little help sometimes and as my nanny used to say if you don't ask you don't get so hold your heads high you're a lovely we family ❤

[@NotSoNano]

Do you happen to have a video detailing the process of buying your house? How you found it, how the process works, etc. we’re looking to potentially buy as a holiday home and would love to hear how it works and where to find the best deals!

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@NotSoNano yes and we also have a helpful ebook on our website! www.phoenixprojectofficial.com ❤️

[@RouslanTaskov]

8.00 - Yes, it's a car roof rack.

[@zhivkaradeva4579]

Hello! For garden tool bulgarians use a hoe. But not this wich you know in England. It is a different, more practical and productive for big gardens. It is call МОТИКА. This is the most useful tool in the bulgarians garden. If you haven't in the house, you can check in the gardens tools shop. 😊

[@the_phoenixproject]

Yes, we use the traditional Bulgarian hoe. I'm not sure what we should have used it for in the video though? We were digging long holes and raking dirt, so not sure!

[@carolineclements4235]

What lovely life you are making for yourselves congratulations x

[@user-wi7wu9lu3l]

Здравейте, мило семейство!, Ние българите казваме "Горе главата, ще се справите". Радвам се. че намерихте кола, която ще ви върши работа. Вие сте бойци и не предавате, браво! Нещата ще стават все по-хубави и живота Ви по-щастлив! ❤

[@kiriltsvetkov8210]

ние българите само го казваме ама за сега не се оправяме така че май трябва да спем да го казваме

[@ShazbatJones253]

Another fab video, hope you've coped okay in the even hotter temps, we got to 42 near Pavlikeni today 😢

[@the_phoenixproject]

Yes we are doing fine ☺️ We are SO lucky to have air conditioning!! 😅🙏🙏🙏 stay hydrated and safe!

[@gw6056]

Hi we're in BG too and don't have a big community in our village either so would be nice to catch up, we can drive over...if and when your free.. We also have a very old renovation project and struggle often...so understand a little of you struggles.. Let us know if your interested in meeting up

[@SharonMurray-v4y]

❤ just keep being you. X

[@the_phoenixproject]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Foodgloriousfoodish]

Please don’t let the comments get to you and especially don’t give them a voice. Starting a video on a big negative nearly made me click off. They are armchair warriors with nothing better to do and mean nothing, so try just be positive and never show them they have affected you. Big ❤️ and great video as always. 🤙🏼

[@the_phoenixproject]

I understand that, I do. But we aren't a TV show, this is our real life. We've been struggling so heavily with it and so it was important for us to acknowledge. But you are right that people don't want to see negativity in videos. You should know that if our video starts negative, it will almost always end positive because that's who we are ❤️

[@janeturnbull]

You must be near to us .

[@fl0rinescu]

fight fight fight

[@jannetomlinson1831]

As we would say in Australia just let the nay sayers “bugger off”. I wish I could see you all wearing sun hats when outside,it will keep you cooler. Have you clipped the h chickens wings to stop them flying over fences. Wishing you well with your projects

[@the_phoenixproject]

We do often but I get irritated and sweaty if I'm wearing my hat. We definitely need new ones! I'm not sure how to clip their wings but I'm going to look into it! Thank you 💕❤️❤️❤️

[@guywhoknows]

Your Amazon wish list isn't working 😢 I see the car in the preview, but great that you have a loaner! I bet you feel less trapped. Peaches look great! Were having similar issues here in the UK. Car problems and some heat, but some breaks. I'm getting closer to getting over, but it's so stressful looking and worrying about getting a car there.

[@the_phoenixproject]

I think the link is fixed? You may have to copy it into your browser rather than clicking on it. www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/Q16C1G0BLTG5?ref_=wl_share Thanks for the comment! Wishing you luck with your obstacles 🙏✨

[@MitkoFilipov]

8:20 that is a roof rack, you're right. theold commie Lada and Moskvich had a window trim that was like a canal, where those little "feet" you're describing sat. its missing the clamping plates, which bolt on in the holes and clamped the "feet" in. i hope u can envision my explanation, modern cars dont have that kind of "window" trim. maybe old uk cars from the 60-70 also had that kind of trim, but these days this rack is useless, unless you rework the way it mounts on modern day roof rails.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you! 🙏

[@kuyumdzhiev]

Link for gofund is not working

[@the_phoenixproject]

I've corrected it! It got cut off for some reason 😭😔

[@user-cp5gx7gx8g]

Hello friends Lora and Antuni give love Stephen Bulgarien friends ❤

[@InquisitiveBaldMan]

Thats a great rack!

[@the_phoenixproject]

Hahahaha!!! This wins the comments section 🤣🤣🤣