OFF-GRID LIVING / SUMMERTIME

Summer has definitely arrived, it's hot out there and getting water to the pigs to keep them hydrated is a priority. Despite the heat, I'm getting firewood ready for winter.
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[@rachelfrees1268]

Being prepared is a great feeling. The two extra heavy water troughs should provide you and the pigs some relief. Your cabinets look nice and serviceable. I’d say you’ve been busy. Take care.❤

[@CindyVine]

Very true!

[@bfox5767]

Its great that you were able to get your pump working again! I use sticks that are at least a foot long in my planting beds to keep the cats & squirrels out. I poke them halfway into the ground so they're hard to dig out. I put a lot of them surrounding each plant, almost like a fence. They're poky & hard to dig out. They work & they're free. If the soil is very loose, you might have to use longer ones & dig them in deeper. I also often lay forked branches horizontally in the beds between the ones I poke in to make it more difficult for the cats & squirrels. It really works for me. If you want you can try it around one of your plants to see if it works for you too.

[@CindyVine]

Will try that as plastic forks didn't work.

[@AnneHeyns]

Its very hot here in Turkiye too - no rain for 3 weeks just heat. Love little velvet she grew a lot if that was her i saw♥

[@CindyVine]

It is Red Velvet!

[@janclark1894]

Hi Cindy! Even when it's dry here in Wales it's cold the weather is awful. But i don't think i could stand it as hot as you've got, must be so tiring doing all those jobs outside 🥵 your bottled wall is lovely, Tandy is a lovely dog, and kittens are funny, your animals are lovely company for you❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@CindyVine]

They are great company!

[@suzannemarshall5328]

That song was one of my favourites. Will think of you and your pigs whenever I hear it

[@CindyVine]

That's cool!

[@suzannemarshall5328]

Love “Porgy and Bess”

[@CindyVine]

lol

[@Metalian66]

Try the coffee grounds, if you drink coffee.

[@CindyVine]

Will try that!

[@barbaranielsen2888]

Wow! You are doing great!

[@CindyVine]

Thank you!

[@Solo50plus]

The sound of your sheep and pigs have confused my dogs...they are trying to work out where in the kitchen I am hiding them!! 😂 Now they have ran outside barking thinking perhaps they are in the garden! 🐷🐑

[@CindyVine]

Haha you have to bring them to visit!

[@ronguille9721]

You may want to consider putting the upright slats on the inside of the gate. I would make an escape or damage much more difficult. Homesteading requires patience, you certainly have that!

[@CindyVine]

Lots of patience 😂

[@sgberardo]

Easy? I love Ella Fitzgerald too ❤️ Cheers to you

[@CindyVine]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marlenegearon4709]

Why don't you get a portable beach umbrella and put it wherever you're working?! It would keep you so much cooler. This time of year shade is King!!!

[@CindyVine]

I have beach umbrellas but we've had windy days and they just blow away even if they are in the holder.

[@marlenegearon4709]

@@CindyVine bummer

[@deborahwhite2339]

Those new water troughs will be much less trouble than the blue barrels. I hope you can find the fencing you need. 🙂👍🇨🇦

[@CindyVine]

I hope so too!

[@christinedennehy9426]

Great 👍

[@CindyVine]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@josemanueldacostadiogo5574]

Yes 🥰 good morning happy Sunday injoy it good rest of this Sunday and good new week carry on with the good work.

[@CindyVine]

Thank you! You too!

[@jackvanleeuwenkamp4706]

Lots of jobs done! That pizza crust looks so good! We are having pizza tonight as well. I make my crust out of sour dough starter and put it in the fridge for 48hours. Make a really nice air bubble crust. ❤️🇨🇦

[@CindyVine]

Sounds great!

[@evonneanderson7488]

need build boxs for the generators out the weather

[@CindyVine]

yep

[@attract1234]

Yes its hot it summer, expected. Great watch as always.

[@CindyVine]

Thanks for watching!

[@edithecrocker3421]

Cindy, can you get an old tyre to place the barrel in, with the bigger circle it wouldn’t be as easy to push it over If it makes it too high, digging the tyre into the ground might make it less high

[@CindyVine]

It's illegal to use tires in Portugal. You get fined.

[@kathleenmurray9096]

Hi Cindy, it's been a terrible wet dull summer here in Scotland. Wish I was there with you. Lol melting into a puddle. Lol take it easy in the sun. ❤XxKathleen

[@CindyVine]

My friend said they've only had 3 sunny days in Wales!

[@kathleenmurray9096]

Yes I was there two weeks ago for a week and the weather was terrible. Rained every day till 3pm then the sky's cleared and it was beautiful. I was travelling along the Montgomery Canal on my friends barge. I loved it. ❤ but uk having terrible summer this year. People here in Scotland having to click heating on. Not good as the cost of gas and electric has triple since covid and people are struggling with high costs of living too. Child hunger risen in Scotland by 600% I bet you haven't heard that from the BBC. UK in crisis. So depressing. I watch your videos and want to move to Portugal 🇵🇹. You inspire people Cindy you inspire people! Make people believe it can be done, you just have to want it. XxKathleen ❤❤

[@user-uk8sm4ec3l]

Drink plenty and don't over exert yourself Cindy. Try to work early mornings and evenings as with the heat, your heart has to work harder. We are having extreme heat this year, and its been between 42c and 46c since May.

[@CindyVine]

So true!

[@egoyiboclementinaonwuegbut7331]

It's a good thing that you are am early bird. Well done working out your pump troubles. Thank you for sharing your time. 🙂

[@CindyVine]

You are so welcome!

[@vickigeer9203]

Be sure to take care of yourself in the heat. Love watching your videos.

[@CindyVine]

Always!

[@suzannemarshall5328]

Will try that pizza base recipe sometime

[@CindyVine]

It's so good!

[@evonneanderson7488]

wells need cleaned again

[@CindyVine]

That happens in October.

[@paulacunha6792]

❤❤😊

[@CindyVine]

Obrigada!

[@janp7943]

Good morning Cindy! I feel your frustration with the pumps! Darn those things. I wonder if a power station could do the job? Anyway I have a suggestion or two for keeping cats out of the garden or other places. Cats don't like the smell of citrus so try putting down orange peelings. I used it when kittens would pee in unwanted places in my house. Also I've tried moth balls in my garden. Do they even make moth balls anymore? Take care my friend! See you next time. Stay hydrated!

[@CindyVine]

Love that tip!

[@coby6417]

Take it easy Cindy 🫶🏻🌟👏👍🍀💐

[@CindyVine]

Thank you, I will

[@princessza1000]

Send some sun to ireland please. We have had zero summer :(

[@CindyVine]

I see 41 here from Tuesday!

[@ambykp8940]

Hey Cindy, been thinking about low cost African shade solutions like - Hessian (think they call it Burlap over here) & Latte screens made from Eucalyptus saplings ❤

[@CindyVine]

An umbrella works well

[@miriammuskal5402]

What about puting raised beds in your vegetable garden

[@CindyVine]

I do have raised beds.

[@daffs0]

❤😁x

[@CindyVine]

Thanks!

[@Cathy-ty3fp]

Give uncle nick a call xx

[@CindyVine]

He's always so busy!

[@evonneanderson7488]

need some shade bad

[@CindyVine]

I do put the umbrellas up when there is no wind.

[@portugal1969]

Booyea

[@CindyVine]

haha

[@lidijabirsa7768]

👍🐾🐽❣️

[@CindyVine]

thanks

[@angiemoore6518]

Don't cut wood wearing sandals !

[@CindyVine]

yep

[@uppanadam]

Red Velvet is a smart little piggie!! She knows what's going on doesn't she?? LOL!!

[@CindyVine]

She is way too smart lol

[@posttoasty7552]

Get a boonie hat or some kind of head cover.

[@CindyVine]

I do have a hat.

[@mariacanto1871]

You should wear a hat when outside to protect you from the sun!🎩🎩

[@evonneanderson7488]

call nick see what he says u need water

[@CindyVine]

I will do so.

[@evonneanderson7488]

never enden jobs

[@CindyVine]

true story