Life of an Illiterate Mother! Abandoned Portuguese Time capsule Home

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[@BrosOfDecay]

Exploring abandoned places is my hobby and finance it all out of my own pocket and the donations I get from the people who love watching the documentaries we make... A small donation would be greatly appreciated! ► www.patreon.com/brosofdecay

[@DrummerGrl001]

I'm still out of work but I'll contribute when I'm able. Meanwhile, thank you for your wonderful videos ❤

[@randyv4218]

I’m your avid fan From the Philippines 🇵🇭 MABUHAY

[@tinaprescott3877]

You are amazing with your videos keep it up I love watching you xx

[@joangravel2436]

Awesome video the house was awesome love it thanks 👍🏿

[@simonesantos9410]

Oi bross gosto muito do seu programa. Tradus em português Brasil por favor Simone Brasil mg FC c deus bross

[@fowlcamm]

The first machine you called a washing machine, was in fact, a spin dryer, to get excess water out of clothes before hanging them to dry. The second machine was the washing machine,and not the dryer, you hooked the rubber hoses up to the taps to fill it. The centre paddle was called an agitator, and would rotate back and forth to move the clothes around.

[@CrystalLynJohnson]

I live in the States 🇺🇸and it truly amazes me how well the homes in foreign countries are so well preserved. Thank🙏 you for your wonderful videos ❤️.

[@elleemann]

Watching these is fascinating. But it always makes me think of my own mortality. I am reminded of my desire to make sure I can declutter my house as much as possible to not put the burden on my 4 kids when I go.

[@sarahrickman6609]

Thinking same. Love it.

[@gloria5425]

I love the soothing sound of your voice. God bless you Jesus loves you.

[@heldermonteiro2718]

You have 4 kids?

[@anneparrish2247]

LOL, I am thinking the same. My house has several generations of things I didn’t disturb when I inherited it, maybe I should clean it up. And oh, maybe wash the dishes right away!

[@piper6541]

Praying you get more patrons, Lesley. You, Jordy, Danny, Maureno and Remon are wholesome fellows. Please take care. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😇

[@lissanne9769]

The bros of decay really are amazing in the places they document. All of these young men are great gentlemen, showing so much respect and care for the people and places portrayed in the program. I agree and hope they get more patrons.

[@kkkerry2]

I absolutely agree .. I fell upon this fascinating channel.. My mind gets blown.. But these young fellows are so respectful, in fact angels.. I've become a patron because of their absolute respect and fantastic content they submit .. May God bless them through their documents and lives 🙏

[@lolo619]

Yes praying does supply his need and it heals his viewwrs

[@XxmiiiinaxX]

This house is similar to the oldest houses here in Brazil. Also we are used to use this pineapple's bottle, I had laughed when I saw it kk. Those huge mud jars,they are clay filters and people say those filters turn water more nutritional, because of the mud properties or something like that. Sorry for this poor english of mine 😁

[@angelchaser1]

Your English is quite good!!

[@XxmiiiinaxX]

@@angelchaser1 thank you :)

[@sarahrickman6609]

Your English is very good.

[@vanessapinto7551]

Seu inglês está muito bom, só tenha cuidado ao rir com "kk" porque os gringos não entendem e se forem 3 k's podem até entender de forma ofensiva

[@theresaselman404]

The music made me kinda sad.. I was thinking about my Grandma and her adorable house. She’s in heaven now and so is my Mother. Time goes too quickly! I’m sure this woman loved her home and made wonderful memories there. Thank you for this video, love seeing how people lived and the treasures they had.. 💜

[@lesafleet5350]

🥰

[@theresaselman404]

@@lesafleet5350 thank you!

[@davisfarm9]

Love how you take the same amount of time and care with a humble little home as you do with the grand old palaces, Leslie. You make the stories come alive. I feel like I know these people now.

[@raquelspersonalopinion3598]

i agree!!! this is my favorite!! of all of the abandoned and forgotten houses of europe!!

[@marlenevieira7621]

FYI: that thing hanging on the wall you thought it might be some kind of oil dispenser is actually a device to administer an enema, also known as clyster, which was used to stimulate stool evacuation. You would fill it with a liquid and then inject the liquid into the rectum in order to relieve severe constipation. The big clay container in the kitchen was not for wine, it was used to keep the water fresh and pure. I don't think this family was poor, they had pretty expensive stuff for their time. By the way, I love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@introvertsrock9843]

Love her back story. She is proof, one is never too old to learn

[@barbaralester8814]

This is my favorite type of exploration. Everything is left exactly as she left it. Things are not thrown around and/or broken. You are walking directly on the floor and not clothes and broken dishes.. There is no writings on the walls. A lovely exploration.

[@suzannebirkholz8757]

I love the respect that you show these places. I agree exploring these abandoned places can be very sad, however we get a glimpse into the past, with you, Leslie, who show tenderness and caring for what is left behind. Thank you so much. Love from WI, in the US.

[@hsimpson6581]

I love it when he says dumb shit he is making up and Danny is like No No.

[@MrsNickysMom420]

Actually, 99% of what he says is made up shit. I wish they would include facts and not the nonsensical fairy telling. Bypassing beautiful architecture and artwork (not just oil paintings) but also carvings, statues, hand-made tiles, etc. to show us close ups of some awful ashtrays is beyond sad and such a waste because you know some knuckle-heads are going to go in and destroy what they can and spray paint everywhere else and it will all be lost. I think I will look into them again in a year and see if they have matured.

[@arielsea9087]

@@MrsNickysMom420 Interesting put down. I don’t get why people come to channels to waste their time. That’s the real conundrum.

[@dorothyjones1129]

@@MrsNickysMom420 dont be mean,you have to remember these boys have to translate what they see from their own language into English,I think they do very well.

[@SluttChops]

@@dorothyjones1129 They do quite well and I am sure they are very nice, but really...he does just make shit up, or at least makes a lot of very dumb, tenuous assumptions.

[@melindathomas21]

@@SluttChops So DON'T FREAKING WATCH THEN... SMH

[@midnightrose5924]

This house holds so many stories and secrets, so sad to see it slowly deteriorate. Thank you for posting, stay safe!

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

The Lady kept her cozy home neat.Even the poorest people can make a very pretty place to live by adding a pretty ruffle to a shelf or wash basin.I have never saw a shower like that one.Loved the bathroom tiles and.chandliers,and the wood ceilings.a wonderful find thank you so much Leslie,God Bless love from Oklahoma👍❤️😍🇺🇸

[@kimbrabasom1451]

SHE SURE DID..GOD BLESS THEM 😥❤🌈🙏🏻

[@jshadows4118]

Set my reminder bell. I'm not missing this premiere. I've been home sick for 10 days now and I'm ready

[@willyegger4488]

Hi J Shadows, I am very sorry to hear, that you were sick. I hope you could recover and that you are feeling better again. God bless you and kindest regards.

[@angelchaser1]

Hope you are feeling better?!

[@jilldavis7229]

Another wonderful video of a typical Portuguese family! Interesting to see that their culture is sooo very different than ours! They may have been poor, but they had gorgeous wooden furniture, that was sooo very unique & beautiful! Amazing how she was illiterate until age 63… wow… what incentive to go back to school after all of that time, to learn to read & write! Good for her! That took fortitude! I’m sooo very glad that you have Danny there with you to translate their customs & give interpretations of the lifestyle! He is sooo very valuable to have around! Thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure with us! I loved it ❤️👍

[@robertmanley7556]

I loved the story and a look at this lady's home she was such a impressive woman to learn to read and write at 60 sum years old ......makes me happy and sad at the same time . This was a great video so many interesting things here to see and you documented it very well as always a true passion you have for this and a unique talent for explorations !! 👍👍

[@lindaw3048]

Lieve schat, ik ben van 1965 en ik heb ook een centrifuge gehad. Dat was de eerste Thomas die je aanwees. Natte kleding ging erin. Dan moest je goed uitkijken dat je de was goed verdeelde, je zette hem aan, emmertje eronder om het water op te vangen en ging ie heel hard ronddraaien. Ze worden nog veel gebruikt op campings. 🙈🙈 De tweede Thomas is natuurlijk geen droger maar dat was de wasmachine 😂 Ik heb ook zo'n ding gehad voor de sigaretten maar dan in de vorm van een wijnfles. Geweldig ding, kwam ook nog een muziekje uit 😂 Oh en het boodschappenbriefje aan de muur... Super handig, ook gehad. Of ben ik nu oud haha Euhhh de kaartjes van Mobil , dat was vroeger een merk motorolie en tankstation ( zie logo) en elk kaartje was 1 punt. Soort zegeltjes. Heel mooi huis , dank je wel voor weer een prachtige rondleiding waarin je weer heerlijk de tijd neemt om alles te laten zien!

[@orchid3457]

It's 2 o' clock in the morning here in Sri Lanka and I just finished watching. It's amazing!! I could feel the warmth of the place in every room you took us with you, and the smell of time as well. Lesly you are a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful host! Have no words to thank you for joining us in your amazing explorations! I feel love and kindness towards the whole mankind when I watch your videos. Take care and stay healthy! Love from Sri Lanka!

[@maggi666]

Thank you once more Lesley and Danny, for taking us into the life of someone that time seems to have forgotten! The machine that you thought was a dryer "the square one" is a washing machine and the round one was a spin dryer " this just spun out the water" then the clothes ready to hang up to dry! I used one in the early years of our marriage, in the early 70s! Then in 1974, out came the first Phillips automatic washing machine, that washed and spun off, just like todays do! I loved that machine & it lasted 13 years!

[@xinhag]

Love your portuguese friend. It is a good idea having him, to explain some doubts about our daly life.

[@happy2b773]

The machine you believed to be a “dryer” is a washing machine. Note the agitator inside.

[@karen4you]

Agreed. this one is next to the bathroom so they could drain it there.

[@reneedejulia1792]

I love how you tell what things are, you have such respect for things. Keen making wonderful videos😁, thank you

[@debrasimons5599]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful and wonderful time capsule from back in the day I really appreciate and enjoy glimpses of the past into someone's life. Again thank you so much and God Bless You and Your Families 💞🙏❤️

[@ArtisticallyArranged]

The Diploma actually mentions that it is a qualification for a 'Sapataria' (shoe store) so I do not believe that Margarida was illiterate at all, but was being recognised here, for training she had completed for her job.

[@swgl2245]

This house reminds me a lot of my grandparents house with how the house is built, electric wires tacked along the wall, and the wardrobe.. thank you for making videos of these abandoned homes long forgotten.

[@evelynramos9047]

Thank you Lesley and Danny for taking us on this beautiful time- capsule journey. I love the way you handle everything with respect. I wish Danny would know a little more about his cultures. When you ask him something he always replies, I don't know. You always seem to know exactly what it is. Thank you for another great video

[@lissanne9769]

Beautiful documentary. Thank you so much for showing us this wonderful place and the story behind it.

[@NeGolden1388]

You are wonderful Lesley!

[@DesmondScifo]

Love your work. Keep them coming big thanks from us in Malta.

[@ramona_rami5643]

Thank you for this interesting life story !!! So many beautiful memories in this pretty Portuguese house!

[@janiebrossmann1178]

Each of your videos adds to the mind blowing artifacts and stories that can be told just by touring each home so carefully like you do ♥️

[@dorothyjones1129]

What a beautiful home,thankyou for showing us Lesley and Danny,much Lovato you both x

[@annsmith4739]

Really looking forward to seeing this week’s video lv Ann uk 🇬🇧

[@pearldeal5693]

This is fantastic I love these old adventures houses you tell their story very well and I really enjoy them

[@stephaniemetts4788]

Absolutely love your videos guys

[@willyegger4488]

Heyy there, my dear friend Lesley, Only a few moment until your lifestream starts. I am already very excited. The picture is very beautiful and so interesting, the way how it it is designed with the view of the room and the mother and her daughter on the right side of the picture. Stay safe, dear bro, peace and kindest regards from very rainy Switzerland.

[@Cueman222]

Yeah Leslie! Yeah Danny!! Loved it!

[@bobbibuttons8730]

I love your videos so much. I find them moving and so touching that they often reduce me to tears

[@lissanne9769]

I feel the same. The documentary they did of the brother who took care of his sister was truly heartbreaking. I love these videos.

[@maryfrancisco9934]

So much history, thank you so much for the tour. Amazing

[@cindiowens6528]

I am always thankful for the delicate and respectful way you handle the things in the homes. Bless you.

[@SucculentBabies]

This is the most exciting home I have seen ! Thank you so much!

[@ritafoster8625]

Great video as always Leslie

[@ArtistMusician]

An interesting story, for so many years the house has been standing and waiting for its owners😞

[@dynahmaranatha2954]

I love how you narrate and explain in such loving detail of what you are displaying and respect you show for others property. Even if they are long gone; you and your brother still show deep respect. Also you have got a very calming sounding voice which is definitely a plus. I enjoy these very much. I also often get a laugh out of something that you don't know what it is, and I wish I could tell you through the screen of the phone that I watch this on. Much love 🤭

[@reginabundy5139]

I'm so glad you mentioned that they're brothers.

[@TheRogueUrbex]

Hi Lesley, I absolutely love your videos. You guys always treat everything with so much respect. Awesome exploration as always!! Blessings, from a fellow explorer all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@houseonahill4893]

I LOVE the bedroom chandelier with the 3 dragons!, ❤️

[@kathypare4511]

Wow! Thank you for taking us to this house. What a treasure

[@roguegalaxy8758]

🖤🦋”.. the dress on the sewing so touching my heart. She’s even not finished her work yet ..😢

[@lesliepowell6471]

Your voice is mesmerizing! You need to be on Tv. Love your program.

[@cherismartinez136]

I like the style of the vlog in great detail and the best part is that you show all the different things like jewelry, kitchen utensils and so on. WATCHING YOU FROM THE PHILIPPINES

[@macielpereira6368]

I'm Brazilian and I like it a lot when they visit these houses in Portugal, the products are brands known to us in Brazil and it's very funny that they read in Portuguese, but without knowing what kkkkkkkk means. Show.

[@stevieod9040]

Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💚💚

[@orchid3457]

Love to see this,

[@sarahfarrell8214]

Hey Danny and Lesley, this house was so cool. I loved to see the shower and the cigarette dispenser, I have never something like that before. The Portuguese curtains are so cool! The old picture should be saved for history. Love your videos, stay safe and have fun exploring! xxoo

[@bearfog07]

What a lovely old place, thanks, Lesley! xx

[@christineharvey7105]

I love all your videos and the respect you show going into every ones house ; That wasn't a dryer that to was a washer the hoses inside were to attach to the washer and put inside the sink to drain the water when it was spinning the clothes out lol great video

[@reneejohnson7778]

You wonderful voice and music you choose for you videos makes your explorations of these amazing homes all the more special. From Florida with Love. Thanks guys for a job well done.

[@nancerobinson4901]

Was very quaint and has its own character. Great video!

[@maryvelas08295]

Back to this show. It soothes me. Discovered during quarantine 2020 and now again since my daughter’s classmate has covid and I’m waiting for her test results. Definitely soothes me!

[@Kaz-ey6en]

Fab video thanks for sharing x

[@susanbeaudoin2743]

Loved it…. Great commentary…. Love your voice…

[@sandralangley2807]

Just fantastic video loved it good work guys XXX keep safe

[@SuperTeresa1964]

You speak so quietly as if someone is sleeping in the next room. I love learning about the history of the homes you explore. You are unique and you take your time as go through. That's why I enjoy watching.

[@toddburgess5056]

Thanks for sharing. Very unique house, nice and cozy.

[@agustina8275]

The way u describe is getting very good, I like it,, such a nice and warm house actually, thank u for bringing us there❤️

[@cynthiachan1013]

Oh no! That kind of bed I've seen that in my grandparents house

[@lotusdolphin]

That was absolutely astounding! I’m confused. Did this have two kitchens? It had so much in it and it looked like it actually had several washing machines. Very nice! Thank you again Leslie. I very much enjoyed it and as always send love from California💜🇺🇸

[@barbkeil-burton6894]

Hi Lesley & Danny, love the wooden carved cabinets & chairs! Wow, never knew wood silverware before stainless steel ones!! I never seen a shower thing in bathroom before! I never seen a oil light above the bed & you explaining it what ball holds, most interesting!! Yes those cloth tissues you said are called Handkerchief`s. They had these in USA, up to the 1950`s. I have a few from my Mother. The cloth you picked up that was round & detailed to put under things is called Doily`s ! As for the carved chairs that are beautiful, if it has dust on them better to blow dirt off instead of wipe it. Love the chest or ( trunk as we call it here. ) Now for the new part of house...never saw that kind of washing machine or dryer. You should of shut kitchen window to preserve what is left in the kitchen. Wow, love the paper list to go to grocery store, but here we still write a grocery list on paper...no one uses their smartphones-2022. Ok, drawings that a child made was 1995 so longer staying than calendar 1992. The green glasses are worth money! Kids play cars are very expensive in USA. Ok the pencil pen you called it is actually was called Reed Pens, Quill Pens, Dip Pens, before ballpoint pens. Great Video!

[@MariaGomez-kc2kl]

Hola,Bros Of Decay... me encato el video. Muchos csriños... 😘😘😘😘💜💜

[@christineflucchese5267]

U are the most humble kind caring video maker of this work u do God bless u and your crew and families😇🙏

[@melissapekarek3283]

What an inspiring woman who lived there! It's fascinating that the Holy Water wasn't evaporated, some areas were without dust and those walnuts looked reasonably fresh, when other parts of the house absolutely have the dust, debris and cobwebs of 30 years. The way things age is wild. Thank you once again for taking us along on your adventure.

[@elizabethjury2930]

Really sad the decay. Interesting to see how they lived. The bathrooms with the showers truly amazing. Today we call this type to bathroom The Wet Room. Love the way you go through the house however humble with the same respect for all. You surely have a good soul. 🌻

[@VickieV1333]

Life is but a vapor then we are gone... Thank you for sharing the memories of this woman and her family.

[@sarahrickman6609]

As a fellow believer I thought same.

[@time4change56]

Hi Leslie! I’ve been your subscriber for a while . I just wanted to say that you’re such a nice guy! 👍🏻 . greetings from California USA

[@yanifitriyani9287]

That's we have to learn ...everything we left behind when we die....

[@jeanettebateman6394]

The machine in the kitchen you called a washer is an extractor that takes water out of washed clothes before they are hung to dry and the machine you called a dryer is the washer with the clothes agitator in the middle.

[@lucyreyes2205]

Funny reaction when you hold the shaver 😂

[@binatabarman2591]

After long time I watched your video again.. And it felt great as always.. At the age of 63 she went to learn how to read and write,really that's incredible, she must have been strong minded woman with never give up attitude.. That's why I say these videos are somewhere life changing.. And it's always wise decision to watch your videos whenever I feel down and skeptical(of course about my abilities).. Those tunes throughout the video and especially your special narrations with such incredible tune, I feel these are music of my soul.. Makes me feel absolutely nostalgic.. Thanks a lot for another such mesmerising video.. Stay blessed, happy and healthy.. 🙏🙏👍👍😇😇

[@ftc22]

You are very perceptive. Keep up the great work.

[@briarrose5208]

Margarita was born on my birthday! Different year, of course. How wonderful that she went to school in later life and learned to read and write! ❤️

[@fragsound]

At 32:00 this is a spin dryer. The clothes are dried by spinning at high speed and the water is expelled from the spout at the side.At 35:54 is the washing machine known as a "top loader". Great Videos! Keep them coming very interesting and yet sad as you often point out.

[@fukomysamatus6491]

I wanted to write the same and then I read your comment : - )

[@madonnacress6333]

Amazing walk back in time. Thanks..

[@angelchaser1]

Love your documentaries! (Unfortunately I do not have any $ to give you!)! Good for this lady...going back to school so late in life! I love that! Such a sweet time capsule! Btw, unveil is pronounced like ale at the end like hill and dale! Drinking a glass of beer, or ale! (Unvale, if that makes sense?). Keep up the great work!!!

[@ana-ii9if]

love it when Danny teaches Leslie Portuguese words! it's so cute! and he does have a very good pronunciation, which is very surprising...

[@jwilhite68]

Wow...never have seen such a shower device. Thanks for showing!!

[@dreamerrai1614]

Nice 👍 loved it

[@rebeccabrandon674]

Love these tiles…gorgeous

[@lesafleet5350]

The pottery is beautiful 😍

[@abbiekenyon5942]

Awesome memories !

[@kathbradley]

beautiful find lot's of memories left behind

[@jamiehartz3450]

Thank you as always Lesley for your narrative and your cameraman for his fine job. You are truly stars ✨ that have fallen from the heavens to bless us and enlighten us. You’re voice is mesmerizing and I’m surprised if you haven’t been offered something in the broadcasting field, or with your handsome looks 👀 something in film or TV. Please keep up the excellent work. Much love 💕 from the USA ((Utah). Be well 💋

[@christineflucchese9741]

Time to relax matching your beautiful videos waiting for this gigantic snow storm hee in SE much Detroit mi raining now prayers for u and family🙏

[@sallymcley4404]

Just watched this. We had showers like that in Texas, but we had to walk out to the backyard. You're amazing.

[@rebeccawoods5119]

That machine is a washing machine not a dryer. Notice the hose going into it.Love how careful you are with the things you pick up and put back nicely as you say.Just love what you guys do to bring the family's storys to life.Keep bringing us new videos and as always we love you too guys.

[@riffathussain6403]

One of the best video I seen...top of the list it is...I loved it more than castles or rich people places...bcz we are middle class common people not so rich I can feel her living styled that time...so noble family... thanks Lasely for sharing this precious video... Really so amazing...❤️no age limit for education she taught us...brave lady...

[@ruthbeck2050]

This was a great place and great story about the lady. She must have been a very strong lady. To bad her house is going to decay. Love Leslie

[@mariasara7659]

HOLA ,CORAZON LINDA HISTORIA DE LA FAMILIA LOPEZ ES UN APELLIDO MUY COMUN AQUI EN CHILE ABRASOS Y CARIÑOS A DANNY 😊🍺🇨🇱❤🍷

[@beebasema]

Loved the parquet floor in bedroom!