Starting the ring beam | Rebuilding a stone house on a budget

[@TheIndigoEscape]

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[@knelson5442]

Your channel is such a gem. From Omar’s pride when his shelves worked so brilliantly (I had no doubts), to your willingness to do what is needed and to your ability to keep things like winter gardening moving, to Simon’s ease of creating beautiful stonework and your lovely mom’s quiet presence, it makes every video such a warm experience. No click bait, just able and happy people building a life in Portugal.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

thank you Nelson so much for your kind comment, really appreciate it. ❤️ really makes my day

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Having the ring beam done is wonderful. I’m getting excited to see a roof shape take place.. If all of the plants grow well, there will be veggies for all. Yummm❤️

[@joannecanetti7481]

Simon is truly an artist. I watch lots of stone work in Portugal but honestly Simon is second to none. Incredibly beautiful.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

I agree! Hence why we are so please he is doing it rather than us!

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Everything is coming together beautifully, it's truly impressive what a small group of creative, artistic people can accomplish working together towards a common goal. Each with their own speciality, gorgeous stonework, beautiful gardens, delicious food, and creative carpentry, all combining to build a stunningly beautiful, warmly welcoming home, and recording it all in brilliant videos! Well done all!

[@lieuwina]

Simon your stone work is absolutely, awesome, beautiful, fantastic, you are one heck of a stone mason and builder. Omar your kitchen cabinets are lovely and very functional, well done for repurposing the rails. Andrea your garden is looking lovely and seeing your mom pottering around in the back ground is so comforting, do not ask why, it just feels very comforting. Have a lovely day.

[@izzy1949]

Oh I did enjoy watching Simon working on those walls… they look beautiful… well done Omar you really are very clever… the recycling drawers are brilliant… I love watching you planting Andrea knowing that you will have so many different vegetables growing that will feed you and Omar and your mother ❤

[@kimselway4810]

The stonework is absolutely amazing what a craftsman 👏🏻👍❤️

[@SandraH-i7h]

Getting there! I wonder if the wonky dimensions of the original rooms were planned, or if they were all built on a Friday afternoon..😂 love the quirkiness ❤

[@carlosvictor8679]

simon should've his own youtube channel 🙂

[@asouthafrican3200]

Well done! Progressing in leaps and bounds. those walls look beautiful

[@EnglishMadeleine]

Great progress on land and buildings 😍

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

Simon and Omar are both magicians! I need Omar to do his magic to my kitchen!

[@innovativetechnology945]

It would be nice to have a timelapse of simon’s stone work.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

coming soon!

[@jameswaterman2829]

The stone work is nothing short of fantastic.!

[@artlovermcg7564]

Wow the stone work that Simon has done is spectacular. Omar seems to be constantly building something to make your life more comfortable too. And glad to see your garden efforts coming along. Thanks for sharing!

[@rhondadorey1723]

Those walls are spectacular. And I think Omar did a great job on the kitchen bins. You all work as a terrific team, including your mom with the garden! 💗👍😊🇨🇦

[@ellymellor9265]

Kale is a very good winter crop and FULL of Antioxidants too, give it a try. 😊

[@pennygiese1972]

Simon is a wizard mason! All of you have accomplished so much and honed your skills. Fun to watch!

[@ginacrusco234]

Simon and Team: The ring beam is EPIC! Back-breaking work but so exciting to watch its completion. Omar: What you did with the bins container was so clever. It used to be called a "jerry-rig" but now it's a "hack." Andrea: Watching you and your mom tend the garden is so meditative.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks Gina! It Portuguese its called a Coiza!

[@Amacott99]

The rock walls just look so beautiful

[@melinda5777]

Before I forget, Turnip Greens are wonderful! You can just eat(cook) the greens without the turnips(root part) but I/we/my family love all of it!❤❤

[@AlanHough-p1w]

Big job doing the ring beam

[@MirandaHorger]

In the US, we are celebrating Thanksgiving this week. Thank you for authentically sharing your lives and project so freely!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

oh wow Miranda thank you so much for this contribution! that’s really kind of you! ❤️❤️ thank you for your support and happy thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@mumstheword8]

How exciting you are getting to the roof project !! Yay.

[@MirandaHorger]

I love to grab a hot drink and settle in to watch your videos every Saturday morning. Even though we've never met, you've all been part of my life since your channel started. When I reminisce about this chapter of my life, these Saturday mornings watching your project come together inspire me as I plan my own Portuguese escape.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Come soon! There's still some good bargains to be found :D

[@MirandaHorger]

​@@TheIndigoEscape, I'm constantly trolling idealista 😂. Counting down the days and making plans. 🇵🇹

[@kiskatalin2206]

Looks like everything is i fantastic. The wall amazing, the draw are very nice. I think I will do the same solution for ben. Have a nice weekend. From Hungary 🇭🇺

[@lesliekwan6654]

Such great progress.

[@TheSharrone]

If you soak the soil in the bucket before you plant it really helps

[@TheIndigoEscape]

absolutely! I did do the rest like that. germinating compost is really hydrophobic

[@patriciabrawner3717]

The stone walls are beautiful and Omar did a fantastic job with the storage bins. Your winter garden is going to look great enjoyed your video have a blessed week

[@havvashenol6777]

such a joy to watch simon working

[@melinda5777]

I loved this video! I'm going to watch it again right away so I don't forget everything. Simon and Y'all have done an amazing job on the "ROCK PUZZLE PROJECT"!!! It almost seems like a few weeks ago he was putting up the cement blocks. (Don't tell him I said that😂😂! He just works so skillfully and very diligently!!! It's amazing!!! If I don't get that place I'm trying for in Terceira (Red Tape and I'm not there) and if I have to get a ruin, I guess I will have to yet 4 round trip tickets, (doesn't him and Elf have 2 kids?), to Terceira and put them up in a rental, I'll sleep in a tent and poo in a bucket 🤣🤣🤣 While he helps me with my ruin. Of course I'll be buying their groceries too. Then they'll have a vacation get-a-way when I'm in the US! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RafaelH-e8y]

I am so impressed. Been following this from the start. You are all doing a fantastic job. It looks so good and I am sure it will be amazing when it is done. Thanks for all the videos 😀

[@TomWilson-ir6uq]

Looking absolutely fantastic 😊

[@SonyaTucker98]

Hello Beautiful people, and fur babies. A great video, very things very well explained. I just love how you are all so talented at making different things etc ❤ Your kitchen is just amazing for a tiny tiny home kitchen, everything built around what you need and the space but most importantly its looks great😊 A fantastic joint effort on the first stage of the ring beam 🎉😂❤. I could watch you guys for hours, Love to you all, and a rub behind the ear/under chin for all fur babies ❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you so much for your lovely words! Have a great weekend

[@PennyHarding-yc7bl]

Well done, Omar!

[@lorenabaumann8926]

Good job guys 💪 I❤ love it.

[@KerryMandry]

Perhaps, in time, you'll be interested in making hugelkuture garden beds. It will save your backs and knees as you get older, grass can't grow over your beds and I'm sure your mum will appreciate not having to squat down too. 😊 We have 4 in our garden in tropical Queensland as well as 6 wicking beds. I really enjoy your channel with the variety of topics. Please keep going, you have a large appreciative following. 💚

[@melinda5777]

WOW! I missed a few bits the 1st time! Well you won't believe it, I have a cold in my left eye and nostril (their both running like crazy 🤣😱!! That's probably why I missed things!😅 Omar is such a good Carpenter! 😊 That magical place you went to, you have to get it! Your own private sitting spot in the hot Summer!! And dream of the walls going up!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 it all looks so great! Y'all have come a long way. And really, almost a whole year you weren't even there after you bought the property!! That English home turned out Beautiful/ OUTSTANDING work!! Just, my mind is backflashing right now!!! I hope evet one has a great week and from Alabama, HAPPY THANKSGIVING on Thursday! ✝️🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤🇺🇸🇵🇹👣🍍☘🤗💯

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks Melinda - Much love from us both! x

[@robmidwales8513]

That was great to watch, a polished, sensitive edit, nice to see you all enjoyng life over there, and getting so much done😎.

[@maryhudson-smith9613]

I can't picture the stove AND sink fitting in that corner. I love following you ❤️ ♥️

[@WendyNCBlue]

Turnip greens are delicious.

[@miriammuskal5402]

The house is looking great 👍 soon it'll be ready kudos for Simon

[@EileenBecher]

Simon is an artist just wow trash bins great where does your trash go?,

[@Rebeca-sd1md]

Lovely video ❤ as always ❤️

[@doriskuhberger8559]

Awesome video and drone footage. Great progress. Thank you for sharing. Thoughts and Prayers. Love and Blessings. Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

[@TheIndigoEscape]

thank you Doris so much! please send us your postal address to our email at [e-mail] so we can send to a Christmas card this year! ❤️

[@MGBranco]

Looking great!

[@michaelwerner3430]

Saludos desde Chiapas, México. Se ve muy muy bien. Simon es un gran artesano. It looks great!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Muchas Gracias!

[@harrisonandrew]

Fabulous

[@susanriverione7437]

It is really fun to see your future home move forward! Great vlog. Really enjoyed watching you plant seeds and the bike ride: relaxing!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maryhudson-smith9613]

Wow....but have missed you guys😅

[@isabelfarist221]

❤❤

[@tinaashley4202]

Are you going to link the buildings? If so, can you explain how you are going to do this please

[@colleenbrookes-gain6662]

Great stufff

[@28tv.]

❤❤❤❤ Wow

[@heatherarthur6232]

Do you plan to renovate the big house and what will you use it for?

[@peterfc1notno6]

Andrea but no sign of insulation ???

[@wafamughrabi8723]

You're a tough worker indeed but please wear a mask while empying the cement😮

[@wafamughrabi8723]

By the way,you can buy your beautiful mum a gardening knee pad

[@TheIndigoEscape]

mum says she likes the contact with the earth 🤷‍♀️ she also has. little bank she sits on

[@wafamughrabi8723]

@TheIndigoEscape Thank you for your kind reply.May God give her the strength always.You all,too

[@wafamughrabi8723]

That was a typing error.I meant emptying

[@debbychaffee4364]

Hello there! I will like to ask why your new construction is not square ⬛?

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hey Debby, Because we had to use the same footprint as the old building:)

[@DanSmith-v4l]

Andrea, you must be building some "guns" on those arms.

[@coby6417]

👍👏🌟🍀💐

[@Aotruba]

👍🥰👍❣️

[@rossmanning4863]

Use a mask when dealing with cement. So bad for your lungs.