I HAD TO LEAVE THE FARM (Extreme Weather & an Unplanned Project)

Hi, we are Harriet and Mauro and in February 2021 we bought an abandoned smallholding in Castellón, Spain. In these videos we share our life as we restore and improve our little stone house, learn to grow and preserve our own food, and bring our 4 acres of farmland back to productivity.
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[@IRSA1]

Investing on a decent roof over your head is pretty vital, so you are being very wise indeed ! I think that one of the best things about you both is how genuine you come across, sharing a bit of your daily life with all its struggles and ups and downs, without any artificial posing or showing off , which makes you both relatable and really likeable. Please stay that way !

[@debbiebroughton8325]

So glad you liked the idea of drying washing in the polytunnel I do it all the time as fuel so expensive xx❤🇬🇧

[@nicolettewilliamsonstaff8510]

You have not posted a new video for two weeks - I hope everything is alright with you and that you guys are just taking time to cocoon.

[@MommaOG]

I'm glad you had a place to stay while the roof was getting fixed. You all have a lovely week see you on the next one 🙂💐

[@pammierae7751]

Hoping all is well and that you will be putting out a video soon as I dearly miss them each week.. Until then the very best to your beautiful little family..

[@user-rf6ec6hx3f]

Whatever the reason for the break in your postings, I hope you are all safe & well. Hope to catch up with your journey when you are ready.

[@vivalaleta]

I'm worried about you two +. Hope everything is going well with you.

[@HeidiPriest]

The House is slowly turning into a beautiful Home🏡

[@user-it2jo8bx4n]

Hope you are all ok sending best wishes

[@juliewright8426]

The wind The wind ... I Am like you i detest the wind.. love seeing little Santiago ❤❤ just sleeping away while you film...❤❤

[@danyoutube7491]

You've been having a hectic time, everything happening at once! I hope Mauro's eyes are ok.

[@kellykremer7431]

Your BEAUTIFUL EYES, are looking so tired!.... Hold on MaMa, you're gonna make it! You are such a good Mom, I could see that after the first pregnancy video, you are doing an amazing job, and you are working so so so hard, take a break, enjoy that beautiful baby, and get some rest. You deserve it!

[@ginacrusco234]

Hi Harriet, Mauro and Santi! I always look forward to your videos. Kudos on your foresight in changing the roof now, even though disruptive. I'm sorry your tent came down in the wind. I hope the donkey is ok.

[@calliefisher1679]

Goodmorning Harriett! Thank you for another video, you are doing amazing ❤ You make motherhood look very natural!

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Great idea to get the roof fixed, you really need to have a waterproof roof. Gosh that wind was horrible! One day you will be finished with the renovations and be able to relax a bit. Take care and stay safe. X

[@sascotcher]

Good choice to get the roof done even though it is/has been disruptive. You'll feel so much cosier and safer, like letting all that gorgeous light pour in to the living room with the new glass doors. Keep safe to the three of you until the next installment. 🥰

[@solangebunster4263]

Los admiro de todo corazon ,son tenaces ,trabajadores y su casa esta quedando muy linda !! Santiago un niño hermoso ,todas las bendiciones para ustedes y el saludos desde chile 🤗🇨🇱👍👏

[@Diosanaoli]

Os faltaba poner una membrana encima de las planchas de madera para el agua...esperemos no haya goteras

[@luisaleonardi666]

Harriet ,you're doing greatly.Santiago in your arms is so comfortable,waiting for his dad finish the big work on the roof.❤❤❤

[@kristinregine4798]

I am really enjoying your videos. The first sequences are really good!! Thank you for sharing your morning routine. Improving your roof is soooo important. Good job everybody!!

[@Daytona2]

Before you said that you were staying in another house, I was stunned at the amount of work you had done 💩😂 The roof is a great investment. Perhaps not so much in hotter climes, but if it's wet, the walls can deteriorate rapidly. I hate the wind too. It is useful tho - for wind turbines. The floorboards in your bedroom look great.

[@alanhalford9707]

Your resilience to the weather and necessary building work is a credit to both of you, keep going you will reach the end of the rainbow big hugs to you both and an extra big hug to Santi ❤️❤️❤️

[@mirandaandrea8215]

I hope your all doing ok, santi is well? ❤

[@tazziegee8479]

so much happening with your lives, and now the house roof. So wonderful for winter to have it all done. I can totally empathise with the wind situation its been blowing gale force winds here in Southern Tasmania for several days now, we are in the Roaring Forties so wind is not unusual its just really strange for this time of year. So sad about the bell tent. your house is really becoming such a beautiful home for you all.

[@spieterman3065]

I loved the “day in the life” beginning, would love to see a ditl as a homesteading family ❤oona & tofu playing was so cute

[@madhatter909]

I'm with you Harriet can't stand the wind. Looks like everything is coming together. good idea on filling in the cracks of the roof

[@asgeirandersen]

Congratulalion for the kid Harriet and Mauro !

[@melsparkles]

The new roof will make your home feel so good. The expense and time it takes to organise and clean will soon fade into the past. My car is having to have an expensive repair redone which I will have to pay for so am thinking it’ll be worth it in the long run. Parting with money when you least expect it is never fun.

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Everything is coming along beautifully. ❤

[@janohdegroot989]

Maybe the polytunnel is a lovely place to stay for your guests as well. I think I would love it. A little room at the end, between the plants, lovely...

[@ninemoonplanet]

We had 70 km wind here, knocked power out in several cities. Fortunately these are common enough given the Pacific Ocean is our coastline. Putting a repaired roof is essential for all of you to feel safe and dry. Yes, it's a headache getting it done, but after you're assured you have a safe, dry cover. I don't mind winds, but hail storms are my own annoyance.

[@auroraalonso1125]

felicidades por vuestro nuevo techo. sois unos maestros de resiliencia.

[@vivalaleta]

We make kinetic art out of bicycle wheels and have tonal chimes. Perhaps things like this would help you appreciate the wind? We love it here.

[@darrena2625]

I was in Benidorm last week and the winds were insane. I ventured out for dinner and got shot by flying olives. It was sooo windy, never seen it like that in Spain.

[@maitemaitechu1685]

Gracias familia cuídense,❤🐤🐣🐎🐕🐈🐐🐴🌻🌻🌻👨‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👧😘😘😘😘😊

[@user-ti8bj3mp8l]

Thank so much for having little bits of Santiago❤

[@amparoalvarez9001]

Siempre es un gusto poder veros...Saludos desde EE.UU.

[@sgrvtl7183]

Wise decision for new roof, the existing roof looks astonishingly in need of replacing! GOOD LUCK with this project, glad to see you have help!!

[@teresaedwards3659]

Sorry about your tent. I still see progress , though it's harder to see when you're so close to the set backs. Thanks for the update !

[@amaiabecerrilestrada7313]

Buenas noches Harriet y familia. Me alegro mucho que hayáis arreglado el tejado, es una buena inversión. Os está quedando muy bien. Hemos tenido mucho viento también en el norte de España. A mi me tiró el limonero que tengo en una maceta grande y a mi vecina le rompió el árbol frutal. Siento lo de vuestra tienda, el tippi, que es lo haya roto el viento. Santi está muy bonito, y creciendo mucho. Mucho ánimo para toda la familia y un beso desde el norte de España. A seguir en vuestro proyecto. Un beso Amaia

[@gerryryan1372]

Brilliant ye are wonderful family ❤❤❤

[@kaz3bears]

Home! Isn’t life funny we work so hard to get bigger and better when we are young to bring up our family. Then it’s over and time to down size ( because who wants to clean a big house for only two people) Love your cozy home❤ it could end up being your retirement home. 😊

[@norweminguerfochnare9921]

Looking forward to see what you finally build where the ruin is!

[@charola41]

You deserve all the best, you work very hard!

[@carolblackler9386]

Good morning Harriet 🌞. Well, you really are getting things done. Yes. Wind is a real bad piece of weather I could do without 😊. I like you, just don't understand it. Everything has to go on hold. Hopefully when it's over the damage is minimal 😊. Santiago is really growing ❤. He has quite a grip on him😅. Good luck with the rest of the roof and I hope that the wind is finished 😊. See you soon 💞.

[@carolblackler9386]

Hello Harriet 😊. I've just checked to see if there is a new video posted that I might have missed. Nothing 😢. It's been a while,and now I just want to know if you and your family are okay ❤️.

[@JacqueslemacFrance]

We've been thinking the same thing.

[@gardentours]

The wind is terrible 🌬💨 I was always scared that my polytunnel is flying away. I had to secured it really well. Inside the polytunnel I've put a big rainwater barrel that I fixed with ropes to the metal bars on top. It keept it from flying away during the last storms. Have a nice Sunday without wind and rain 🌝🌞💛

[@farmhouseinthehills]

Great progress, starting to feel homely!

[@freedomforestlife]

Mauro love your shirt loading the olives, legend..

[@mirandaandrea8215]

I hope Mauro is ok!

[@deltorres2100]

Many built an affordable tiny house for guest and storage..in the Long term ..just a thought or rustic type

[@sarahcox9284]

Agree with you on the wind,i really hate it. It just reeks havoc.

[@bleubetts]

So happy to see your videos. Your baby is soo precious. Glad hes home ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

A good job . It looks really tidy.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@j.n.sloane]

We had that wind, too! It was very intense and went on for days. (I'm originally from Florida so that wind felt very familiar, as we have tropical storms quite often and getting the roof done is something Floridians can relate to, also. Hurricanes are tough on roofs.) Lots of broken umbrellas here in Asturias. Our friends in Galicia had it even more intensely than we did. Santi is getting so big and is really taking everything in these days. It must feel like everything is happening at once. Saludos desde Asturias.

[@deltorres2100]

With all the obstacles in yawls way, you are still doing great!!!..precious baby ..it’s gonna be all good 👍🏼

[@annneusidl5794]

Hard with Mother Nature to sometimes get things done. The roof will be completed, little by little. Baby is getting bigger. Best Always.🥰

[@millesoc]

On the Beaufort scale, those are hurricane winds. That is quite scary. Stay safe!

[@katew7770]

Harriet, I agree totally with you redacted 10 minute rant against wind! I got trapped in a holiday let by fallen trees in Storm Ciaran whilst on holiday in Kent last week (which I think might be the same storm your video shows) and now I'm back in the north west of England, the wind is currently battering my little house on the side of a Lake District fell thanks to Storm Debbie. It leaves such a mess of fallen trees and damaged infrastructure as well as blowing anything unsecured around, when you go out afterwards, there's aways that sinking feeling of "what has been damaged this time". I'm so relieved that your roof has stood up to the wind even in a half-undressed state, it says a lot for your roofers that they managed to keep it safe even whilst halfway through the job! I'm sorry about the bell tent though, that's really sad. Glad the polytunnel stood up to it. I'm looking at putting in a tiny polytunnel this winter in my very exposed garden (I've chosen the most sheltered place for it), so any tips for windproofing would be most welcome. Good luck with the second side of the roof and I'll keep my fingers crossed that stormy weather is not a feature of this winter for you (although at least you will have a brand new and more robust roof in place!)

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys.

[@margaretobrien1538]

Congratulations on your improvements with the roof ❤

[@Sweet-Aloha]

Fabulous-I love the new roof✨such progress❤

[@zelphiaellerson6283]

Always enjoy your videos. You have accomplished so much during your time there. I do have a question about where you shop for clothes. I'm particularly envious of the black trousers you wore in this video!

[@binflynn1]

Your not getting it easy but sure once the roof is on that will be a good thing , hope all gets better

[@dorothyallen3614]

Your new roof is lovely and it needed to be done and it took priority on your to do list, it getting repaired/replaced is a blessing and will be warmer in the winters, congratulations on your new roof ❤. Best of the good life for your family, much love to all.

[@mandytaylor1008]

You are a great couple working together for your family I think you are both very brave but that’s because you are young aswell. It’s amazing what you have achieved so far. I think it will all be amazing when it’s finished. Love watching and I eagerly wait and watch for the next video. Take care or yourselves and the baby

[@petro3441]

Wow girl you are so strong. Its not easy to go through this whole process with a newborn. But when its done its done forever and i believe you gonna feel so much better in your house. Strongs

[@wendygillard2133]

Hi Harriet, you have certainly learned a lot since you moved to Spain. It is lovely to watch your progress and achievements in spite of a rough journey. May you, Mauro & Santi look forward to a happy, healthy, prosperous & contented future 😊

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦. A roof is vital. Glad you are able to get it done.

[@LehgIII]

Your face looks far more rested that the last year. Maybe just because you are not as involve in the farm for few days or maybe you level of stress is lower (I hope so). On your rant about wind, it exist because the sun heat the atmosphere. Is the sun fault, not the wind.🙂

[@jldisme]

I hate strong wind too. It makes me too nervous to sleep. Mauro - I don't know if I ever said it - your English is phenomenal. I hope you don't have water pooling and coming under the small door into the bedroom. I'm sure the stress of the roof construction will be more than repaid by taking away the stress of the roof leaking! I'd pay to stay in your current house for a week (if I ever get to Spain) after your permanent house is finished. ❤

[@pandrew3146]

Good luck with roof, 👍 💓

[@norweminguerfochnare9921]

Fantastic video as usual! BTW I've got a cardigan very similar as that one Harriet wears in the video and is actually one of my fovourite ones 😅

[@carolegray6835]

Well done hard work with the weather conditions how is the baby

[@alvaalvarado2587]

el viento nunca trae buenas cosas, que destrozos en tan poco tiempo, ahora poco a poco ir solucionando los problemas

[@ruthnoronha8206]

Roof off and rain is sooo stressful. We did a Reno with this company called Kurmac Builders here in Calgary they hired this guy who it looked like had no idea what they were doing and the tarp blew off and rain was pouring in. It damaged the ceiling, it was so stressful. So wind although it’s a pain in the ass but rain with no roof is the ultimate bummer.

[@tamsinpope8432]

Beaut fam, gogogo❤

[@user-hd2mt9xh2p]

You poor girl what a lot of stress you have had and now are doing the roof 😮. Buy it will be a big job of your list

[@Jacksparrow4986]

You had me worried with the title - glad it's only because of it being the least horrible time to do it (minus the wind). Amazing that you're reusing the tiles - I'm all for reuse but might have gone the easy/safer way of replacing them. That ceiling sealing will likely pay of as it's adding another wind break to the roof. What kind of insulation did you install? I hope you manage to get a bigger door installed, that door would probably keep me from using the terrace as much!

[@Bea90451]

Hi. Das das Zelt zerstört ist, ist natürlich nicht schön !! Habt ihr eine Versicherung dafür ? Vielleicht ist das in der Haus-Sturmversicherung mit versichert ??

[@queen-of-puddings]

One day at a time, one task at a time and let the unimportant jobs (such as tidying polytunels) slide. There is always tomorrow, next year or whenever i get round to it

[@clairedennis9437]

Did you ever consider putting in a skylight to add more natural light to the second floor?

[@ainhoamarkiegi385]

Hola..esta todo bien? Lleváis tres semanas sin poner nada

[@vivalaleta]

We're all thinking about you here. Hope you're taking a needed break from posting videos. If so we'll look forward to a rested you.

[@margarettt7675]

The wind may be why everything there historically was built out of stone.

[@ruthnoronha8206]

The bell tent is awesome esp if you get a good quality. But yo save you bell tent you buy a protective flag that goes over the tent and that safe you many many folds. Sure these are expensive but it’s a life saver. People use bell tents in Alaska, like outdoor wilderness outfitters. So it’s very popular.

[@drumminghands6356]

Nice❤

[@darrenjm-d1739]

leave a few air holes at the top and bottom to air any damp behind the wood that you filled

[@keithdesign6231]

LSF vs the Wind!

[@bluelilly22222]

❤

[@keikeiki]

harriet! Where are your trousers from! they are so nice

[@darrenjm-d1739]

they use big sticks to hit the branches to remove the olives

[@higheriam]

Baby's like to grab beards as well.😮👼🏼

[@saeedandalusi7579]

Mauro puts the gent in Argentine😁👍

[@anadorsamp3560]

Aquí en Huelva hubo muchísimo viento y pensé en vosotros cómo estaría todo. Es muy estresante. Me alegro que arregléis el techo es muy importante y más ahora que tenéis un bebé ❤ espero que la revisión de los ojos de Mauro haya salido bien. Debería tomar vitaminas específicas para ojos, eso le ayudaría mucho. Yo vendo de la marca Forever Living Products y es muy efectiva. Puedo enviarla sin problema si os interesa antes os mando la información por email si quieres. . Un abrazo y os deseo muy buena semana.

[@universe1313]

I've been following you for about 2 years and I've been meaning to ask you where Mauro is from.I think Argentina because of his accent (that's where I'm from) but it could also be from Uruguay.Which one is it? ❤

[@shirleymclean1947]

Harriet, we haven’t seen a video from y’all, in a minute….all is fine? Just busy with “ new-momhood “?

[@jermyayala398]

👍

[@Acidsophy]

👍👍👍Important job that had to be done.!! What did you use for the isolation between the yields?

[@deltorres2100]

Nice .,will ya build on that property later for another home ?