It’s Been Hanging Over Us | BUILDING OUR STONE HOME BY HAND

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After we’d already completed the construction of the stone cabin’s new roof, we discovered that our roof timbers were undersized (thanks to a few misordered building materials). NOT the news you want as an amateur DIYer building your own home! The solution - two huge wooden purlins. Our stone tiny house is already pretty small, so we really didn’t want to give up additional headroom on our DIY mezzanine...so, we got a second opinion, & hoped for a different outcome!
Ricky’s traditional stonework skills get put to the test in awkward spaces & working at height in the sweltering Portuguese summer heat. Meanwhile Victoria tries out some new homesteading preserving skills with produce straight from our own little farm!
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Ricky and Victoria x
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We're Ricky & Victoria 👋 We're slowly bringing an abandoned off grid Portuguese farm back to life & transforming it into a beautiful homestead for us & our two rescue dogs Teddy & Poppy.
We both agree that we’re not experts in anything that we do here, however we don’t let that stop us from giving it a try. We live our life by trying. We live our life by doing. We live our LIFE BY LIVING.
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[@LifebyLiving]

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[@HT-io1eg]

You have the greatest of riches, land - it’s primordial to have land. Oh and you have each other. True wealth right there!

[@vinaynaik1782]

Congratulations for 100k

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks! 🥳

[@carolwoodward6141]

You two can be so cutely cheeky. I adore your humor.

[@christine3358]

Rickie, what a fabulous job. It perfectly unites with the existing, no one would know it’s not original stonework!

[@esmekaffen4961]

💯🎯

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Christine 😊 hopefully once everything’s pointed you won’t be able to tell the difference between the old & new

[@lisacraig4585]

Snake looking for a cool spot and mouse appetiser. Lucky for you the two venomous vipers of Portugal live in the far north. Good doggie for alerting you❤. 100K🥳, you deserve it.

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Lisa! Yes very grateful that we don’t need to worry about venomous ones!

[@NoonyNewborn]

Your videos are always so good. Never boring, always extremely well made. And your craftsmanship is really amazing for the fact that you are simply DIYers with lots of dedication. The stone work is great again, Ricky! I hope you can get your vole problem fixed and not loose many more veggies 😲 Congrats to 100K, you deserve it so much! One of the best channels out here 😊🩷 God bless you!

[@LifebyLiving]

Awww thank you! So many compliments in one comment ❤ Have a wonderful week 😊

[@lieuwina]

Getting a proper 2nd opinion engineering review was a very good idea and peace of mind now you can start going forward with your building plans, well done. I love the doggy show and now that you have got the support beams in place that is great. Have a lovely day.

[@speliotis]

must be so rewarding when the stones fit so nicely.... Great job guys...

[@LifebyLiving]

When the first stone you grab fits like a glove it’s a good feeling…doesn’t happen often though 😂

[@fritzvanorden9712]

I'm so glad Victoria decided to join Ricky in his video productions. She's a star! In the stone house there are a few little holes through the walls that let in light. It would be great if you could install glass brick in the holes to preserve the effect. (I meant to post this comment on your last video)

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Excellent work! Great job getting a proper engineering review, because we all know everything on the internet is 💯 true all the time.

[@Dave_1966]

Your DIY confidence and skills are coming on leaps and bounds, I don’t think there is anything you couldn’t tackle now, well done both of you 😊❤

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Dave. Still plenty to learn but definitely more confident now taking on most jobs 😎

[@karmaficionado1163]

I think the 4 of you need a dip in that cooling tub!!! Mix up a refreshing cocktail, maybe some ice cubes for the 2 fur babies and enjoy some down time! :-)

[@LifebyLiving]

Unfortunately neither dog likes to go in the water but we’re both water babies! 💦

[@lizregan1949]

The two of you have done an amazing job. And both of you are so entertaining.

[@margaretttowler9404]

Another great job. Love the stone work you do Ricky. Love watching you two working together. You are my favorite channel to watch.

[@7WordsWorth]

It’s so much fun watching you work so hard. Just kidding. You are both an inspiration and I believe for many of us sitting all cozy in our air conditioned homes, there’s a hidden area of our brains that dream of living just as you both are. Be safe and healthy. Thanks.😊

[@geolyn]

Love this channel. I can live vicariously in Portugal without the heat!

[@bryansarty3821]

Really nice job on the stonework Ricky! You're a pro now. We started watching you two from your 2nd video. Congratulations on 100K.

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Bryan!😊

[@suecalvert8929]

Congratulations on hitting 100K subscribers! I enjoy watching and following your journey.

[@donettavandyke1224]

Oh, Poppy was so blessed to find your home. Thank you two for keeping her

[@knelson5442]

I love how your tiny home is coming along. It will be an amazing cozy home and later rental. Keep it up!!!

[@athollmcnicoll1028]

Victoria : It does not matter how high or deep you plant veggies as Voles burrow in from underground - so what you need do is crock every pot , so that the burowers can't gain entry and that might seem hard work but remember it for next season before planting up. Either Crock with broken tiles or use Metal Mesh laid across the drain holes.

[@jangrosemartindale8740]

Raised beds with a bed liner of 1/4” Hardware Cloth 23 gauge in the bottom, refill soil. The hardware cloth allows drainage.

[@karinedaly2590]

There you are... I've been looking for you.

[@LifebyLiving]

Hiiiiiiiii 👋

[@cajsheen2594]

The stonework looks lovely and reflects all the hard work you've put in! ❤ XXX

[@esmekaffen4961]

Not to say I told you so…but I knew you would reach 100k! YAY and CONGRATULATIONS 🥳🎉🍾🥂. That plaque is on its way! The stonework inside looks fantastic! Totally worth the sweat and hard work. And such a treat to get to see Teddy and Poppy playing and having fun in the sun - and shade❤

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Esme! You knew all along & kept cheering us on week after week…appreciate all the love & support ❤

[@ProBioMech]

Congratulations on 100k. Well deserved

[@vickytimmerman1365]

You two are such wonderful people,please have children the world needs more people like you!

[@nancibishof6462]

Your Tiny House is going to be beautiful. The care and craftsmanship shows.

[@54mgtf22]

Cool 😎 Thanks guys you just made my Sunday night here in Australia 🇦🇺

[@KatieCordrey]

It's so disappointing when critters damage your garden! I have had good results deterring voles, moles, and gophers with castor oil (it's biodegradable). I use 1C (237 mL) castor oil and 1/4C (59 mL) liquid dish soap to emulsify the oil, then mix about 6T (89mL) of that mixture with a gallon (3.8L) of water and spray the soil all around my garden plants every week. I use a dedicated garden sprayer because the castor oil will leave a gooey coating on the equipment. After the spray is on the ground, it needs to be watered in. I work from the outside edge of the garden inward. I spray only the ground as the oil can be phototoxic and I apply it late in the day so the oil doesn't sit on foliage in the heat and sun. The castor oil is bitter and irritates the vole and mole eyes. It takes a bit of time for it to start working, and if I don't stay on schedule, it loses efficacy. I also use Molemax Mole & Vole Repellent Granules which are organically approved and safe for pets and people. They're pellets soaked in castor oil that release the oil over time. I apply that monthly through the growing season and put an extra heavy application on in autumn as we get too much snow here to use it year 'round. I've also started interplanting with daffodils, alliums (ornamental and edible), hyacinths, salvia, and thyme. I plant garlic and onions at the perimeter of my garden, then use companion planting on the interior. I stay away from alliums near my asparagus because they can stunt the asparagus plants, but use thyme. I'm a proponent of companion planting for garden health and pest control. I used to grow castor plants. Castor beans are perennial shrubs that can grow up to 15 feet tall and have thick, palm-like leaves. They emit castor oil from their roots and cut down on having to spray. They also produce deadly seeds, but the oil made from the seeds is not poisonous. That's why I use it to keep moles, voles, and gophers away. I have a dog who likes to eat everything he finds. Because the beans are toxic, no more growing castor plants! Your plan to put hardware cloth under your raised beds is great. It has worked well for me. It's the rest of the garden that I have to protect with castor spray. Good luck finding a solution that works for you!

[@BrianQuinton-l1e]

Stonework looking good Ricky

[@ReginaPortoBarreto]

Dica: Quando forem limpar o entulho da obra, molhem um pouco com spray para não levantar tanta poeira, ajuda bastante.

[@paulcoyne881]

Love watching your channel and progress. What a lovely couple. Victoria is a superstar.

[@GayleVillarreal-t7s]

My husband and I moved to Texas and our lawns were full of mole holes. We tried different devices which were not effective then came across a farming KZbin about this device and how to set them up. Success! We got rid of over 20 moles in the first spring. It kills them dead so no guessing if you got them. Amazon carries them. Pack Mole Traps,Galvanized Steel Mole Scissor Trap,Reusable Mole Trap,Mole Killer,Easy Set Mole Eliminator Trap for Lawns-gardens

[@sharondoan1447]

Sounds like they work!

[@KG-ui7ji]

Galvanised steel Mole scissors 😣 how aweful!

[@pollyb.4648]

Hi Victoria, As another gardener who doesn't use gloves I want to give you my "soap trick" for clean nails. Run fingernails over a bar of soap, scraping it under them. When finished gardening wash hands and clean them out-- Voila! Perfectly clean again! 💛

[@erindetka7712]

I’m so sorry you’re loosing so much produce to the voles! We have ground squirrels and moles and it’s super frustrating! What we have to do is lay heavy duty chicken wire underneath all of our planters. We live on a sand dune, so we can’t plant directly into the ground. Basically, we create a metal cage under our garden to keep the critters out.

[@shazart1111]

Your progress and banter is total smile and giggle inducing ☺️😂🥰 thank you. Poppy is so clever I'm sure she will have perfected her new skill off to a T very soon 🐕👏🏆

[@LifebyLiving]

We’re practising every day! Determined to nail it!

[@DeborahDwilson-h4n]

Just love your program. I watch it every Sunday and learn so much. We farm and from your last show I saw the herb drier..and bought one. You have such fabulous information both building and gardening. You keep me inspired and moving forward on my own farm. I’m collecting pine cones now to make your hanging winter bird feeders. Please keep this wonderful show coming. I lived in Spain for 2 years 50 years ago, and it was much like your beautiful farm. See you Sunday morning!

[@lilianbates6555]

As ever you guys have made good progress, I just love your work ethic . You are doing such a good job 👍❤️. Lilian Australia

[@margaretlehmann-berry263]

Your videos are a Sunday morning treat for us here on Vancouver Island, BC. Thank you.

[@MirandaHorger]

What a lovely place to call home!

[@SandraH-i7h]

Lizard poop! LOL..who knew THAT would be the issue! 😊

[@y.lelivelt2619]

Maak een snuffel mat voor Poppie. Gewoon wat kleine lapjes waar je wat in kunt stoppen op een grotere lap naaien. Ze zal moeten zoeken naar iets lekkers.ook lege w.c rollen zijn geschikt om iets in te stoppen,waarbij ze zelf moet uitzoeken hoe ze het lekkers krijgt

[@LifebyLiving]

Everyday we put some of their food in a towel, roll it up & tie it in a knot…it keeps them busy for so long getting it undone & the food out!

[@johnmorrison2628]

We used to plant marigolds and other items near moles /vols and they did not like them. Also consider plants known to be poisonous, such as hellebores (Helleborus), monkshood (Aconitum), bleeding heart (Dicentra), lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria), mayapple (Podophyllum), and daffodils (Narcissus) depending upon your zone.

[@the_mum]

Not sure of the other plants but I do know lily of the valley spreads like fire. They take over, like mint.

[@elizabethfleck6536]

Trick Training. . .Wonderful way to keep stimulating their brains!! I am all caught up. I love these videos. I laugh when you guys laugh! I relax when you have nature shots with music. Watching the kids playing or romping or simply "existing" makes my heart sing. 💜💜💜

[@vanessajamieson7420]

If you can get plastic mesh (the chicken wire rusts) & line your beds, you should stop the voles! So disappointing when you lose your plants like that. Go make fig jam, it’s so delicious!! Love your channel & you two. Hugs from Johannesburg, South African

[@grahamalastairkrebs2241]

Hello J-Burg from J-Bay Eastern Cape. 👍

[@vanessajamieson7420]

@@grahamalastairkrebs2241 Love this channel, don’t you?

[@teresabottroff5597]

Love your channel. We live in an area with a lot of snakes for years including poisonous Rattlesnakes. If we were outside we would pour cold water on them or spray cold water with a garden hose and the drop in body temperature causes them to go dormant. We could then scoop them up with a shovel and move them to a safer place. Indoors you can achieve the same thing by throwing a cold wet towel over them. Wait a couple minutes and scoop towel and all up and take outside. Snakes can be scary but they are also beneficial in keeping the mice and voles down that destroy your plants. Hope this helps in the future.

[@jilllangman9343]

That was interesting!

[@LifebyLiving]

Oh wow. Never knew that but it makes total sense. Thanks for the tip!😊

[@pamela5568]

Try a trench close around the outside raised bed wall, and fill it with gravel (like a moat) 6 to 12 inches deep and 6 inches wide in a new location to avoid current tunnels. Fill their entrances with gravel. Or, use only raised beds with mesh under them. Trapping them only works on a small population and if you are allowed to relocate them. You'll have to move to a new area if you want to try mesh fencing an area.

[@MirandaHorger]

Good use for all the concrete rubble?

[@lindabrooks8242]

100K subscribers! YAAAAY 🙌 The stonework looks gorgeous, Ricky! Those darn voles! Good luck on getting them GONE, Victoria! Thanks for sharing this video ❤

[@benniereed1547]

Congratulations on 100k. Awesome job.

[@mag1071]

To fill those gaps between stones, I have seen people use the cake decorating bags with the tube on the end, but you squeeze the bags after putting wet concrete in the bag, and it goes right in those cracks.

[@LifebyLiving]

Have never used the piping bag technique for pointing before. I know it has to be quite wet though to not clog the bag’s nozzle so won’t be suitable for doing the exterior of the building but maybe we can try it on the interior 👍🏼

[@lia12345Abc]

Congratulations.. 100,000 viewers. Love your property and the hard work is really paying off. It’s beautiful

[@mariajoseruiz59]

Hola amigos. Para aprovechar los higos puedes lavarlos bien, secarlos bien y luego congelarlos, están buenísimos. La casita va súper bien. Un abrazo ❤❤

[@LifebyLiving]

Someone else recommended freezing them too! Will try it out 👍🏼

[@HT-io1eg]

Little short 3 legged stool for when you are working close to the ground, save your knees

[@lelbub8088]

Stone Cottage looking really good, that drone shot is a keeper. Looks like new, love the colors, shutters are beautiful!!

[@anthonystevens749]

Superb stonework Rickie - congratulations! You'll find you get quicker with practice too - one tip I got early on from an ol' fella was "never put a stone down". He meant when we pick up a stone, if it doesn't quite fit as planned either knap it to shape... or find an alternative place to use it. The discipline of not second guessing ourselves by choosing another stone forces the pace of work, and our productivity gains from the positive feedback we get from faster progress. It's still a zen task of course! 😎😁

[@lindahill9215]

You two are doing fantastic. Keep up the good work. Looking good 😊

[@Greta-v2e]

you both are soooooooooo brave and soooooooooooooo patient !! bravissimi !!

[@rolandtb3]

Fixin stonework around the perlins. Looks good. Gardening woes, oh vole, oh vole, pesky creatures. Live and learn.

[@anadorsamp3560]

Qué lindas vuestras mascotas❤❤. La xasa está quedando preciosa

[@barriegannon3572]

Congratulations on the 100k subscribers, totally deserved 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@alicemayer1297]

Stonework looking marvelous! Ricky, think of all the construction knowledge you’ve gained in rebuilding this stone house. Amazing. You’re doing a fantastic job & your helper isn’t so bad either! I love the color of the shutters on the stone house… perfect! Victoria, voles eat roots moles eat grubs. Hopefully you don’t have a vole infestation! The only thing to get rid of them is a vole pellet repellent that you’d need to spread across your entire property - about twice a year. Sending them to the neighbors!! They’re almost impossible to trap, but do like fruit so that might work as bait.

[@katrineleber7238]

Oh my gosh! I love your sweet home. You 2 work so well together! Hugs, treen 💕💕💕

[@lynnemac1402]

Great work guys the stone house is looking so good. Poppy has lovely floppy ears just like my dog had, l miss seeing those gorgeous floppy ears. I don’t blame Teddy for wanting to just relax x

[@KG-ui7ji]

Poppy is so cute with her tipped ears and obviously very intelligent. Try giving her the command "jump" when teacing her that trick then eventually you won't need the treat just the word. Love your vlogs 😀

[@jcampbell100]

That place looks so beautiful. One little tip about using a wheelbarrow. Put most of the load to the front that way you have less weight on the handles and its easier to dump too. Believe me I have done heaps of wheelbarrow work and it really makes a difference.

[@Feeoryne]

Thank you for sharing!! You two rock!! And the puppies too!

[@tammyroyal7547]

Hi guys!! Don't know how y'all keep doing it!! Between the heat & all of that dust!! Ricky you have the patience of a saint!! All of that tedious work you do & make it look awesome!! And Victoria you working too!! Hauling that heavy stone, cleaning, painting!! Both of you always amaze me every video!! Sorry about your cucumbers & lettuce but the figs are beautiful!! Y'all take care ❤❤😊😊

[@shereeralph3802]

Hey Victoria, a quick suggestion: trim the flowers off your mint plant, so it can focus on strengthening its root activity in its new home.

[@susanpoland5919]

Mint needs plenty if water - spearmint is the best - when I make my Christmas Day meal, I make my own gravy from the leftover stock of the roast etc. After making the hand made gravy, I love putting mint into the gravy, YUM YUM. To this day I still eat the gravy by the spoonful! I make my own vanilla custard as well. Recipes from my mother. These are the only way to have them. You know exactly what is in everything! Enjoy your gardening PS If you have a downpipe from this building, think about putting in a rainwater tank to collect the water for drinking purposes. Nice clean tasting water.

[@andie1769]

Great job on the stone work! With mint, it is better in a pot as it can get very invasive and take over your whole garden bed or garden. (Except for the vole problem…). They need lots of water, Almost swampy conditions. I keep mine in a pot without holes, effectively a bucket, and it dies down after summer finishes, & comes back every year. Also in middle of summer you can take a cutting of mint, & stick it in soil and it will grow. Same with basil. Cheers, Poppy is a clever girl! 😊

[@aleahduitsman9090]

Congrats on hitting 100K!!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳It's been fun watching that number grow! I'm glad for you both! You deserve it! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Thewild_trails]

It's all coming together, lovely ❤. Great work

[@annwagner5779]

Well done on reaching 100,000 viewers! And on getting all that stone work done! 🎉

[@cadence9055]

Excellent work again! You both put everything into it and the results are beautiful and timeless. You could add teaching Poppy “left” and “right” paw touch. Similar to “shake”. I taught my doxie and that translated into her turning that direction during our leash walks! Thanks for the fun! ❤❤

[@bobjones-xc9fp]

100k subs? Greatest hits montage, please!

[@Winterfell1066]

I live in Mississippi. Got to really watch for snakes here. We have about 50 species with 7 being highly venomous, Northern Cottonmouth, Western Cottonmouth, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake (two types), Copperhead, and Coral Snake. Several of these are pretty common where I live in central Mississippi. I see and unfortunately have to kill cottonmouths, timber rattlesnakes, and copperheads on my property several times a year. These can be a real danger to young children and dogs. A big cottonmouth or timber rattlesnake (5-6 feet long) can kill an adult if not treated expeditiously. Adult fatalities are rare, but the bites are serious. One thing I like about hiking and camping in Scotland is that there aren't any animals that can kill you like black bears, grizzlies, and mountain lions that are out west (I was born in Colorado). We only have a few black bears here in the Mississippi Delta and I don't know of any attacks. I actually like snakes and think they are cool and I am glad you didn't just kill the snake you found.

[@joanbaxter-c1z]

A drum kit stool would be ideal for the 'close to ground' stuff - and also for Ricky being 'close to ceiling'. they have a rotating, adjustable height.

[@EFChapin]

Always a peaceful pleasure to see your videos. Thx!!

[@caddobsa]

Fig paste or leather for snacks. I would add sugar to taste, maybe some lemon as well.

[@jimswed50]

You have done an amazing job on the stone. Living here in the U.S. I'm not used to seeing this done. I find it fascinating, and your work is fantastic. It is blending in quite well with the existing wall. Keep up the great work.

[@BillHunstone]

The little house is now one step closer to being finished. Okay, a long way to go but just look how far you’ve come!! I’m really looking forward to seeing all the interior finished and how your going to put your personal touches with furniture etc to bring it altogether. Well done folks, it’s looking amazing.

[@LifebyLiving]

A looooong way to go!😂 but it’s coming along nicely 😊

[@suep4999]

@@LifebyLivingyes, but you’re not compromising or cutting corners to get it done quickly. You’ll be so glad you took your time in doing it properly.

[@jangrosemartindale8740]

Y’all work SO hard! Currently in FL with steamy 🔥Love to see your progress, the trials & errors, too. Jealous, as I LOVE figs🥰

[@cherylbertolini3140]

Great job on the stone work, glad you are putting down hardware cloth for the voles.have a wonderful week.

[@lindamoore691]

Very nice stone work ! You should be very proud of yourself ! You are both hard workers and creators of a beautiful home 👏😀❤️

[@user-uv9zs1ue2k]

Well done both of you ❤I love watching your progress 😊

[@user-lx7nx9xm2f]

Well done you two. Such a pleasure to tune into you two early Sunday morning. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on 100k views.🎉😊🇨🇦🤗

[@denniswray470]

You are doing a great job between you it is so nice to see the progress you are making, keep it up good luck going forward.

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

Fig jam, fig crumble, figgy pudding (for Christmas?). I love fig jam with orange peel, cheese and crackers. Good job on the rafters. It looks like a heck of a job! When you dig out the raised beds put down two layers of a strong chicken wire. It needs to cover the bottom and go up the sides. The open squares need to be really small. It's the only thing I know that most critters can't bite through. Two layers of wire is better.

[@TheDog_Chef]

The dog days of summer!😊

[@Bellavita60]

I bought the dryer too! I’m really pleased with how compact it actually is and I’m confident I’ll have dried lemon rinds in no time!

[@patsampson6990]

Good luck with the critters! Things in the house looking very good!

[@donaldmackinnon5779]

Great work as always, it’s looking great well done. Looking forward to seeing the finished result 😊😊

[@arlahare4020]

just to say, I bought that same Waterdrop filter a couple of months ago. I keep it in the fridge. Love it. the list of chemicals it filters is impressive. I plan on taking it on the road with me. " A nice piece of kit", as True Blue Travellers would say. :D

[@gaynor3976]

It's a real pleasure watching you both renovating your little home and veg garden. You both work so hard. Well done Poppy on your tricks. Xx

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Gaynor 😊

[@yvonnedowling629]

You guys are doing such a good job, I don't know how you can get so much done in the hot weather, you are real troopers. I hope you are able to triumph over the naughty voles. I am still wondering about the Orange Thief.!! Stay well and take care. Oh and good luck with the puppy training. 🦘🦘🦘

[@SusanBentz-f2s]

Stills look great. A job well done on the stone work! Love the dogs

[@carolwoodward6141]

Hello from Virginia 🇺🇸

[@dekockj]

Hi :-) My grandad used to freeze figs. Sealed in a plastic tub. Works great. Just leave out on a few kitchen towels when you need them again.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Slow and Steady wins the race. guys. Hope you guys are finding down time to cool and chill. Now if we can get our pup (Yuki) to understand our commands like your Poppy ... Enjoy the rest of your summer. You're making progress.👍👍 We will check out Waterdrop and SpiritDogTraining . Thanks guys,! Sending you much love ❤❤❤from our current location in very warm Las Vegas (108 F) Jim, Harriet and Yuki

[@LifebyLiving]

Come on Yuki, you can do it! Enjoy vegas guys!🎰🃏

[@peter-wz3ct]

I big sorry for my strimmer comment. On moving here i was swept along with ground clearing pre fire season . You have pointed out yo me it is ok to strim with nylon head . I can now get to my washing line with out being knee high in plants . My appologies .hope you can accept . Peter .