A Gift that CHANGES Everything

Dan came home after 4 weeks away and brought a game changing gift with him. It's truly wonderful and we throw out a few clues to see if you can guess what it is.
Friends came to help prepare olive branches for the wood chipper.
At last we pick a physalis and lots of green chilli peppers.
Meraid, as usual cannot resist eating them.
Music by Bensound.com

[@bergannon6585]

🎄Good things come to good people ❤️ thank you Mr. Allen, from all of us 🤗 Really looking forward to seeing your new content. Blessings from Ireland ☘️🎄☘️

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@carolewarner101]

So true!

[@gerhardtpienaar]

i dont know where they get the energy😅🤣😂

[@raymondparsley7442]

After the morning coffee... on... to our chores we go... with birds flying thru the air... singing in chorus.... don't you know. Breathing in... the fresh crisp air... with smiling face... and tasseled hair... watering the plants... row on row... to keep them healthy.... to make them grow. Soon the harvest... will be in... a bountiful gift... from God above... his reward.... for our labor of love. Around the table... we shall sit... hand in hand... saying grace.... giving thanks... for a wonderful life.... in this wonderful place. Thanks again for sharing.....Ray

[@NearbyVeggies]

Did you write this yourself, Ray? It’s beautiful. 😊

[@raymondparsley7442]

@@NearbyVeggies I did... glad you like... Thanks.

[@NearbyVeggies]

We love it. Thank you so much for sharing it with us too. You’re so thoughtful. 🤠😊

[@worldcooking]

These seniors have a beautiful life working and living in the middle of nature!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@Acta-nonVerba]

@@NearbyVeggies youngsters, I would say! 🙂

[@NearbyVeggies]

We agree 🤣

[@worldcooking]

I corect: "These people"...

[@NearbyVeggies]

We’ll take anything. Seniors, youngsters, these people. As long as you’re enjoying yourself. Thank you 😊

[@sophieharicot8362]

Olá! Am enjoying your videos from Montana. I too will be living in central Portugal beginning mid-April. I will be renting “Casa das Xisto” that is located on a very large ecological farm near Oleiros. So looking forward to growing vegetables and the many citrus trees. Will again have chickens & a small flock of sheep (to be used as lawnmowers & for the wool), as I had a small sheep & poultry farm at one time. Look forward to following your adventures!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. Sounds great! Have fun. 😊

[@grahamball364]

Chilly and onion chutney go well with the wild bore pig .you could do with a small tractor and trailer.good luck.laters 🇬🇧👍

[@NearbyVeggies]

Perhaps in the future we might get a small tractor. 😊

[@carolewarner101]

You need to can up some "Cowboy Candy" with all those jalapeno type peppers. It's delicious!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Definitely going to try those next time. Thank you 😊

[@roselynwilliams2]

It's interesting how the quality of the film is not as important to me as the content. I so enjoy your personalities and abilities. But those cameras will be awesome!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much, Roselyn. That means a lot. We are excited to get using the new cameras. We need a good deal of practice. 😊

[@thisorthat7626]

Good friends and good neighbors make life so much more enjoyable! You are certainly blessed with both. Cheers.

[@NearbyVeggies]

We certainly are. Thank you 😊

[@Susan.I]

Chip away! I hope you have a big chipper to do all this work!

[@NearbyVeggies]

We have a good wood chipper 👍

[@mesutozsen903]

eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog için kolay gelsin hayırlı işler....👍👍👍👍

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@lulumontoya9492]

Kindness begets kindness. Somehow you must have been something good to other people that's why you were also gifted. Hoping to see more of your vids, hello from the Philippines, Mabuhay!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you for your kind words. Welcome along from the Philippines. 👍😊

[@maggiemorgan8422]

Mr Allan is top banana x

[@NearbyVeggies]

Two top bananas. 😁

[@lindafulenwider1394]

I am amazed by the rich variety of plants which grow in your area. I am looking at the distant view you will have if you clear more of the big pine trees. Go for it!

[@NearbyVeggies]

You’re right. Lots of variety here. 😊

[@tamrahawkes3170]

Green chillies makes fabulous Cowboy candy

[@NearbyVeggies]

I’ve never tried it, Tamra. Maybe this year I’ll give it a try. Thank you 😊

[@Susan.I]

Wonderful neighbors!

[@NearbyVeggies]

They are 😊

[@ingedj8338]

beautiful Nature life working n living.tq for sharing great vlog .loved the place L702 ,🤝

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. 😊

[@zlatahume3134]

You can pickle them in vinegar and bit of oil they will be great with cheese when ready😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

Oh yes. That’s a wonderful suggestion. Thank you 😊

[@Shibalvr]

Yes they can pickle and trade with neighbors.

[@sueg2658]

I think your videos look great. I’m happy for you that the sweet gentleman gifted you awesome cameras! We love your videos thank you for sharing with us.

[@NearbyVeggies]

It’s really enjoyable making our videos and thank you for your lovely comment.

[@flowersflowers473]

Try cheese scones with mascarpone and chilli jam - yumm!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Sounds delicious. Green chilli jam is good with those?

[@flowersflowers473]

@@NearbyVeggies any chilli with a bit of heat will work well in chilli jam :) I've had chilli jam with both, and tthey taste equally good, as long as you can still taste some heat in the backgroud.

[@NearbyVeggies]

There’s plenty of heat. I already made some super fiery hot red chilli jam and it pairs beautifully with cheese and also with fried potatoes. 👍😊

[@rosbeaton637]

It was lovely to see, if only temporarily, Dan back and working beside you, you chilli chewin' crazy woman!😝🌶🌶 I love chillies but I approach them with much more caution! How wonderful to have such super neighbours and friends.

[@NearbyVeggies]

It was lovely for me to have him home. He’s now home again and on holiday until January. Yay 💃 🌶🌶

[@hawkmoon1704]

What an incredible thing to do. Thank you Mr Allen.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Such a generous gift. We’re very grateful to Mr A. 😊

[@hawkmoon1704]

@@NearbyVeggies I guess we all get to benefit from his kindness. Loving all your content, so thanks for that too.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@lucaspolderman6622]

We love your channel, but this content was hilarious. Thank you for sharing.

[@NearbyVeggies]

At least we laughed at the end. We laugh now but the hunger and tiredness were taking their toll. 😊

[@kevinwilkes5969]

Good luck with the new cameras.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks, Kevin. 😊

[@Susan.I]

Thank goodness for nice neighbors!!

[@NearbyVeggies]

We’re delighted to be surrounded by great people. 😊

[@lennartholm3618]

Can’t wait to see your new pictures and videos! Enjoying your adventures!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you, Lennart. We’re super excited. 👍

[@barbaranielsen2888]

What a blessing!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Completely. 😊

[@jameshauser1583]

For myself, all your videos have been enjoyable experiences, but I guess there is always room for improvement. Keep up the great experiences, and stay safe and warm, it is getting colder in Portugal.

[@NearbyVeggies]

We are lovely and cozy and warm. Thank you 😊

[@asc3184]

As usual, your videos are very enjoyable due to your personalities. You are doing well with your project in Portugal and i am happy to see your neighbours help. Season's Greetings to both of you.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

Seasons greetings to you too.

[@Susan.I]

Thank you Mr. Allen!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Absolutely 👍

[@christines5430]

That's a really lovely gift from Mr Allen! Indeed a game changer

[@NearbyVeggies]

It’s an amazing gift for sure. 👍

[@marisolcourtney-walker5480]

Lovely thoughtful friends ❤️

[@NearbyVeggies]

We really appreciate our friends - old and new. 😊

[@carolewarner101]

Wow! Happy Christmas came early!

[@NearbyVeggies]

It sure did, Carole.

[@charlenequinilty7252]

Wonderful gift

[@NearbyVeggies]

Absolutely. We’re so grateful. 👍😊

[@bertiew6771]

Watching the very beginning of the video, knowing that Dan was away I thought you'd got yourself a fancy man!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Oh no! I’d hardly have time for that 😂

[@bertiew6771]

@@NearbyVeggies How to break a thousand hearts.😭

[@NearbyVeggies]

You’re a good laugh 😂.

[@rajvirsingh7044]

Very very beautiful

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@mireadossantos4610]

Awesome! It was a wonderful surprise from Mr Allen. I'm glad you're still enjoying all that farm work. I wonder what you're thinking to do with all those chillies? I use chillies a lot in my cooking even in salads, I like the taste of it together with all the greens. Have a lovely day.

[@NearbyVeggies]

So far, I am using them in everything. And I’m making a fermented green chilli hot sauce. There may even be a video. 👍

[@mireadossantos4610]

I'll have to watch the video so I can also do it. Thank you for answering my question.

[@mm.6991]

A beautiful gift 😍😘👍

[@NearbyVeggies]

Indeed it is. 😊

[@nixbradley]

Big Hi from Sydney, Australia…New to your channel and your blogs…inspiring and inspired 🙏🌻

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you, Nix and welcome. 😊

[@ashleymccarthy6232]

First time I have seen the drone footage and your plot is tremendous! Such a beautiful home! Look forward to the new camera footage!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊 We’re looking forward to making new videos and memories too.

[@FarmsVilla]

Wow those cameras sure will be a game changer. Nice one. We still only use our phones. 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

Once we get the hang of them and the rain eases. 😂

[@orlandonascimento669]

os pimentos verdes por em vinagre de vinho tinto com pimenta e sal.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Obrigada pela sugestão 👍

[@JD987abc]

Congratulations on the cameras. Nice program and great progress you two have. Its so nice seeing how well you both get along and stay removed from outside news and politics. There are😊 so many programs on KZbin about homesteading in Portugal but yours is the most enjoyable for me. Any chance you would film a trip into town or what its like having a meal at your place? Thank you. Joe.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks, JD. We tend to stay on the farm for the videos. However we did go to the market in one video and also to a river beach and I showed a meal.

[@JD987abc]

@@NearbyVeggies thank you. I did see the river beach and it was great.

[@NearbyVeggies]

I think we went to the market in the video about expanding the orchard food forest. 👍

[@roxaej867]

What an adventure you embarked on! I admire your courage and perseverance. Green salsa or let them sit for a few weeks in a warm place to change color and make salsa. Also dry them and use them to spice your cooking. Success to you wonderful people! Happy New Year!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. Currently fermenting a big batch for hot sauce. 😊👍

[@martinleonard386]

Love your videos guys keep up the good work !!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@has25252]

Great video! Enjoy the new equipment!

[@NearbyVeggies]

We will indeed. Thank you 😊

[@shayb1701]

I just stumbled upon your Channel today and I believe I will continue to enjoy your videos. I'm curious, how old are you two.? My husband and I are both 65 years old and I personally would love to move to Portugal or a country in Africa. Thanks for sharing

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊 Well we’re a good deal younger than you but what’s in an age!

[@justkiddin84]

Wow! You don’t realize it but all the lovely gifts reflect your own good characters! You are also very lucky for good neighbors and friends! Happy New Year!🎉🎉❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

You are so kind. Thank you 😊

[@mirandaandrea8215]

Wow that’s hard core to chomp on it like that! 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶

[@NearbyVeggies]

Chillies are a favourite of mine.

[@claudia_ese8788]

i have enjoyed your videos since a stumbled upon your channel lately. But i guess, Mr. Allen’s generous gift will make you even more excited about creating content and that’s good for all of us 😀. And Meraid (sorry for eventual misspelling): is there any variety of chili 🌶 that you don’t bite into immediately 😂??

[@NearbyVeggies]

I’m really excited to learn about using the new gifts. You got my name spot on. 😊 And I’m a total sucker for a chilli chomp. 😂

[@Coyotehello]

What do you do Dan, when you go away? Could you live on the farm, from the farm?

[@NearbyVeggies]

We plan to grow lots of fruit and vegetables to eat share and store. Dan works full time and sometimes has to travel.

[@michelleklym4874]

Don't you have a truck? Thought I saw one. Drive the truck over to the pile have the chipper there and grind into the truck. Then drive the truck to wherever you want chips. Seems easier then hawling and handling the tree branches twice.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Sure seems like a good idea 👍 That big pile belonged to our neighbours, whose land we cannot access with our truck. Sometimes things seem different on camera to what the reality is.

[@theresadunlop5602]

I love your videos!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@FontedaPipaPortugueseFarmLife]

if you cut back the peppers and keep them warm, i had mine wrapped in a poly tunnel, they will survive over winter, early peppers and huge crops next year.... ps , i think you filming is fine as it is

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much. We are going to wrap them in fleece and see how they fare. 😊

[@tudomerda]

With regards to water purification. I use a conventional solar water heater to sterilise my water and provide hot water for normal use. Filter water first to remove sediment and tiny particles then send it to the solar water heater, no need to boil water as the solar heater does exactly that. The volume calculations on the board, Pie*r^2 triggered a old maths joke, "Pie 'r' round not squared"... 🙂

[@NearbyVeggies]

Great information. Thank you.

[@michelleklym4874]

Get a food dryer. Dry the peppers then grind into power.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@mminc4026]

How do you manage when left by yourself ?

[@NearbyVeggies]

I just keep on going. 😊

[@darylpike8547]

Nice chillies? 😆😆😆😆😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@NearbyVeggies]

🥵🥵🥵

[@123boat]

A wee bit hot 🥵 What an incredible woman 👏

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 🥵

[@zaraalawi4660]

Let's move to Portugal 🇵🇹 👀 😄

[@NearbyVeggies]

😊👍

[@KarenWood-cj4xi]

Why don't you get a lawn mower? Mermaid you are simply beautiful.

[@NearbyVeggies]

I have a lawn mower, Dan 😂 Actually, our land is a bit bumpy for an ordinary lawn mower and big ones are expensive.

[@JoFrade]

Grill the pimento padron !

[@NearbyVeggies]

Done

[@pauls3204]

The chillie had afterburners

[@NearbyVeggies]

It did 🤣

[@recardotorres3497]

Do internet research on Electroculture electroculture Very cheap to unload your harvest to double

[@NearbyVeggies]

We will investigate. 👍

[@petercarbutt3706]

check out Mozambican peri peri recipe,excellent

[@NearbyVeggies]

Excellent. Thank you 😊

[@lenrobadenhorst9112]

Why not use a regular lawm mower?

[@NearbyVeggies]

We understand your curiosity. This might explain. We don’t have a lawn or a lawn mower. It’s farm land with slopes, terraces and rocks and brambles. Strimming is the fastest way unless you have a tractor with a chain cutter. Even then, we would still need to strim around all the trees and stone walls.

[@aldamaria3445]

❤️🇨🇦👍

[@NearbyVeggies]

👍

[@hiall6899]

How do you live alone when Dan is away for so long? Don't you get scared or feel lonely?

[@NearbyVeggies]

I quite enjoy a little bit of alone time now and again. I never get lonely.

[@worldcooking]

I correct: "These people"...

[@NearbyVeggies]

You’re so funny 😂 Thank you 😊

[@tarynkriebel319]

Stuff the green chili’s

[@NearbyVeggies]

We’ll do that this year. Thank you for the tip 😊

[@tarynkriebel319]

Why were you gone for four weeks! Sorry, confused

[@NearbyVeggies]

Dan works a full time job and has to go away to other countries as part of that.

[@anamagalhaes7571]

Penso que esses pimentos verdes pequenos são pimentos padron. Ficam bons grelhados . No fim azeite e um pouco de sal. Os vermelhos são malaguetas 🌶️. Very hot 😂

[@NearbyVeggies]

Certo 👍

[@carlosvictor8679]

primeiro 🙂

[@NearbyVeggies]

👍😊