Building for FREE on our Portugal farm renovation

[@rosariomarques1]

Maria was talking to Crusoe, saying: " Olha, a borboleta é branca" ( Look ! It`s a white butterfly). Soon Crusoe will understand and speak Portuguese ;) I love the bamboo SUN ☀It`s a powerful symbol and it`s so creative. You are really doing a fantastic job ! Your world is made of love and kindness ❤ Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@M1NDCR4WL3R]

Kids pick up on new languages so quick! :)

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Rosario! That’s so great to know and no doubt Crusoe will be teaching us Portuguese soon!!

[@barbaramena2377]

Wow wow how engenuious like you said everything right there, I love this keep finding all the goodies mother nature has put on this property that was very nice of the music but how is it they where thereq

[@davidwhite6617]

​@@TheNewbys Just a little tip when transporting water in a bucket in a wheelbarrow or vehicle. Place a piece of wood on the surface of the water. It will act as a baffle and help stop the water from sloshing out of the bucket.

[@candacecaldwell4336]

LOVED YOUR SUNSHINE PROJECT TOO HOWEVER ANOTHER PRECIOUS MOMENT WITH CRUSOE ESPECIALLY WAS .....THE BAND AND HIS ENTHUSIASM TO BE APART OF THEM TOO WHEN RUNNING DOWN THE ROAD AFTER THEM ! ! ! JUST SO MUCH LOVE ~ ALL AROUND ! ! ! 💕

[@TheNewbys]

Its been a fun week on the farm for sure. Thanks so much for watching and joining the adventure!

[@reikijules38]

You are the best parents ever ! In addition to loving watching all you do, I love to watch Crusoe spending so much time with you learning and watching you both and the freedom you give him to just run around and play letting him get dirty and being included in everything you do, what amazing parents you are ❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much for saying that, means a lot to us ❤️

[@marcellasimerly8233]

A Home Drummer Band welcoming Committee for a Home Blessing. Wow. What an amazing community.

[@TheNewbys]

You bet it’s an amazing community. We are so lucky. Thanks Marcella, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. ❤️🙏👍

[@paris0551]

I love the way Crusoe is such an independent little soul, what a great life he has. The idea for the bamboo sun was fantastic, but the execution, what a team! I really laughed at planting the kiwi plant and now you need three … that means there are other people in the world that equal my gardening prowess. Honestly, when I go the garden centre, the plants cry if I pick them up, they say ‘ it’s been nice knowing you’ they know their fate. Only joking, it looks as though your land is a dream and Maria is a wonderful neighbour to have. See you next week x

[@TheNewbys]

Hahah thank you for sharing that, it made us giggle because yea - we have A LOT to learn!!

[@evaochleiflundberg3656]

I just love watching your videos and your enthusiasm. My husband and I built a big boat and sailed around the world for 8 years. Now we are home again and have rebuilt our house. It took nine years!! We love working together and we always have new products coming up but it takes longer now with our age 78 and 77. Keep on the way you are doing it gives you so much satisfaction knowing you have created everything yourself. All the best of luck.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Eva! Rock n Roll, if we have half the life you guys have we will be delighted! Well done you, keep on exploring friend. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching!

[@EnCasaConPatty]

Love the bamboo sun. What a fantastic idea. Crusoe chasing the band 😆the cutest moment 🥰

[@TheNewbys]

Very cute for sure!! Crusoe sends lots of hugs and we all send our thanks for watching. great to have you along for this adventure. 🇵🇹❤️🙏

[@teresatucker3446]

People like you make this world a happier place to live in! x

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Teresa! What a lovely comment to read. Thank you friend. we are having so much fun here on the farm. Great to have you joining us. 🙏🇵🇹🏡

[@lkcrump9503]

This has become my happy escape, what a lovely family, and little Crusoe is a doll. Beautiful property and wonderful neighbors, you are living the life!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you friend! What a lovely comment to read. Thank you friend. we are having so much fun here on the farm. Great to have you joining us. 🙏🇵🇹🏡

[@candacecaldwell4336]

LOVED, LOVED DARLING LITTLE CRUSOE WHEN HE WAS WATCHING THE BUTTERFLY...... FLYING AROUND AND AROUND AND LATER ON .... POINTING OUT HIS LOVELY "LADYBIRD FIND" TO ALL OF US! ! ! HE HAS TO BE THEE MOST DARLING AND ADORABLE LITTLE SWEETHEART IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AT PRESENT .... AS HE IS NO DOUBT EVERYONE ELSE'S ON YOU TUBE ! ! ! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH, ONCE AGAIN, FOR SHARING YOUR BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS IN TIME WITH US ~ YOU PRECIOUS LITTLE FAMILY 💕 XXXXXX

[@TheNewbys]

❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@karlaolson6238]

The love and respect that boy will have for nature growing up like this is inspiring

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Karla! We hope so. 👍🙏❤️

[@Razlyntheblue]

I love that you spend the extra time to make something beautiful, instead of just practical. The arts, or anything positively stimulating for the senses is invaluable for peoples' mental health and well-being. Your whole farm is livable art.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you friend. We love a project, the more interesting the better! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching and for your support, it means the world to us. ❤️🙏👍

[@ToriPapi]

Ok so one of my favorite things is bay leaf wreaths. You use them and they provide decor! They're GREAT for gifting to neighbors and plus they're mailable....if that's a real word,lol🙂

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Tori!

[@valeriebridge7305]

I do so wish every child could have a rural childhood. Growing up with nature plus 2 creative parents us something I trust Caruso will appreciate for ever. By the way, love the bamboo window!

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Valerie! We totally agree with you. Thank you so much for your support friend. Crusoe sends lots of hugs and we all send our thanks for watching. great to have you along for this adventure. 🇵🇹❤️🙏

[@valeriebridge7305]

@@TheNewbys Thank. I do hope little Caruso also has an extended family who he gets to see from time to time. God bless you 🙏

[@skl5017]

Love how you guys are really trying to use the resources already available to you on the property. Very admirable, and so creative! Yay for another update! Excited for your journey.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Sarah!

[@fernandapires3936]

You are the most amazing family 🙌🙏 vocês são puro amor

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Fernanda! 😊❤️🙏🏼

[@clairetolmie3247]

Hi Newbys! Love the bamboo sun screen, you could fill in the gaps with a second layer of bamboo if you're bothered about privacy and have another week to spare! 😆 Its so good that Maria comes to help, its so much better to learn language from the locals and that Crusoe hears it right from the start. Have a great week, catch you next Sunday. X

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Claire! With another week we could definitely look at making the screen more private!! 😂😂😂 Maria is amazing, we are very lucky to have her as a neighbour. Always great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 👍🙏❤️

[@kimberlyllamas5804]

Trimming up and cleaning up the orchard, giving the fruit trees a haircut is going to renew their growth! Lovely

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Kimberly. We hope so!!

[@bridgetalves5667]

That bamboo sun is SO beautiful, it fits perfectly with the whole aesthetic. Bay trees are great to use for kebabs - you cut off some thin branches, strip off the leaves and use the stripped branch as a skewer for kebabs - they infuse your kebab with a subtle bay leaf flavour, it’s delicious. Have a fabulous week guys, looking forward to the reno 💕

[@daveh8144]

suggestion of the week.

[@TheNewbys]

Agreed!

[@TheNewbys]

This is genius Bridget, THANK you for sharing that - we can’t wait to try it!!!

[@dorisprice9800]

So thankful your water problems are solved. We live in rural southern Louisiana, USA so understand problems when no water or electricity. Ours are usually after a hurricane storm damage. Running water out of a faucet is a sweet sound.

[@MsSam66ok]

Oh my goodness, Crusoe chasing the band was absolutely adorable!!! Your home is looking so lovely and the bamboo sun screen looks fantastic! Well done.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much! That boy would head off to the circus tomorrow if we let him! 😂😂Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 🙏❤️🔆

[@martinethevenau69]

You guys rock. That bamboo sun feature is brilliant and beautiful. Cannot wait to see the foliage grow around it. Marie is such a gem to share her knowledge on plants with you. Such a blessing & gift.👌🌞🥝

[@TheNewbys]

Great to hear from you friend, thanks so much for watching!

[@emanuelcamacho9316]

What wealth and joy this God-blessed land gives us!! I love seeing Crusoe on his adventures of exploration and the joy he conveys in new things, I love seeing the family happy.👨‍👩‍👦💕👍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Emanuel! Another beautiful comment. Great to read, thanks for sharing. 🙏👍❤️

[@annekeolivier9646]

Pot Shot Crusoe! 🎯💧 The joys of Motherhood🥰 Love your creativity

[@kentuckybluegrassliving7718]

Your farm / homestead is magical and you are a beautiful lady that has a angelic smile and spirit / charming couple and your son is precious wishing you much success - happiness- good health ! Watching Western Kentucky

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Kentucky Bluegrass! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. What a lovely comment to read. Thank you friend. we are having so much fun here and the farm. Great to have you joining us. 🙏🇵🇹🏡

[@nancyjohnson2551]

Enjoy watching! Keep the projects going as you have so much there to use and explore🌅

[@7TerriPod]

What I like about you and your husband is that you both have a great attitude, thank you for that.❤

[@TheNewbys]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gardamilne1691]

Fabulous 👌 👏 👍 I'm absolutely loving my Sunday mornings with you and your family. What an amazing adventure.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Garda!! ❤️🙏👍

[@annmcnamara8]

What a talented man your husband is that sun burst is gorgeous

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Ann!! 🔆🔆❤️🙏

[@carolinewilson1314]

Apple trees and seedlings... possible problems... Loved the latest episode, you are making it individual and homely. renovations can come later! I work as a gardener and have fruit trees, etc. I'm a bit worried about your idea of a trench around the trees. Trees are likely to have a network of surface roots as well as deep ones to catch water from short showers and perhaps even dew. Cutting a trench around the trunk risks severing all these important roots. Perhaps you could build a dam around the trees much wider out so the water can soak the trees.. perhaps a couple of metres... or sink something into the soil near the trunk as deep as possible... a pipe perhaps with holes at the base, and pour the water in that. lets it sink in deep. Often new urban trees have such a watering system . Also you've grown some lovely healthy seedlings. You may get better results taking those seedlings and instead of planting direct into the ground, pot them on... put them into individual pots (you can even make pots with newspaper or similar and put them togetehr in the tray... this way the plant gets bigger and stronger with a better network of roots, then you can put them into the garden. Hope that is helpful... xx

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for the advice Caroline, we so appreciate it and certainly have a lot to learn!!

[@karlospappy8908]

That bamboo sun looks fantastic, watching Crusoe follow you around reminds me of our daughter when she was small following me around the garden and going off on her own to explore (happy times) she's 27 now and a teacher with her own family. Enjoy Crusoe as every moment is special. Cheers K.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Karrie, how wonderful those memories are. ❤️🙏 Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 👍👍🔆❤️

[@tammaragill9347]

This video made me laugh. Loved it when John said "this part of the sun building will probably take 7 hours" HA! Tara's idea for a sun ray privacy screen was brilliant and John made it a reality. It looks GREAT! I'm THRILLED to bits you're using the incredibly durable bamboo. I couldn't see the ground whether it has stones. If not, you could take bigger diameter bamboo, split it and use it for "flooring" so when showering your feet stay clean. Also, when the bamboo shoots come up, you can pull the out, cook and eat them. They are delicious. They are high in proteins, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. I know this post is long and I apologize. I'm just SO excited! I wish I could actually be there helping you discover ALL the wonderful parts of your home. Until next week my friends, much love and best wishes being sent to y'all 🥰

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Tammara! Love reading your comments and hearing your ideas. Bamboo for the floor is a good idea. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 🙏❤️👍🔆

[@janetangelier]

I am so impressed with your parenting! You are so patient and incredible with your son! My career was all about children! Bless you both and your child and child to be!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Janet! What a lovely comment to read. Thank you friend. Crusoe is a really cool kid, we are having so much fun here on the farm. Great to have you joining us. 🙏🇵🇹🏡

[@alber4842]

Hello 👋🏻 beautiful family another lovely vlog . The sun ☀️ shower screen is ingenious can’t wait to see the Kiwi 🥝 trees growing around it. Thanks for reading all our comments , It’s lovely that you take time to read and respond to everyone’s comments. Until the next vlog have a great week and stay safe ❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Great to hear from you friend, thanks so much for watching!

[@kim-rz3fp]

Your little piece of heaven is so loaded with blessing -some of which you are enjoying right now as you work the land and much that will get to see as the new plants begin to take root. Crusoe and the little one to come have great childhoods ahead…

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Kim!

[@jojolav8736]

Hello Tara, John and Crusoe‼️. Your show is breath taking and so helpful to me at this very moment. The bamboo sun is beautiful! I wish you had the bigger bamboo because it can be used for many things like drainage and a little shade house or fencing, stopper and can be used in weaving patterns for trellis and even Back scratcher(but splitting that size bamboo). Bamboo must be trained to grow in one area. Thank you for entertaining me during my most trying times.🥰🙏🏼🧒👩🏼‍🦱🧔‍♀️❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you for being here with us Jojo, means a lot to us and we send sunshine and happiness your way ☀️ 😊

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

It's looking so good on the farm , so many of the herbs you have are medicinal ,what a treasure trove the farm is and you have wonderful neighbours .

[@TheNewbys]

We’re so lucky! Thanks so much ❤️

[@Marie-yx5ie]

Great team work guy's Tara came up with the design and John put it together, love it, love it, love it.. 👍😉🇮🇪🍀

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Marie! That’s how it normally works!! 😂😂❤️🙏Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend.

[@mimiof3]

Absolutely love watching the progress each week, so lovely to see and such a lovely family too. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Amy! What a lovely comment to read. Thank you friend. we are having so much fun here on the farm. Great to have you joining us. 🙏🇵🇹🏡 🔆

[@lucyyoung5307]

Very creative shower wall. Crusoe is adorable, a happy boy. A free spirit.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Lucy!! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. Crusoe sends lots of hugs and we all send our thanks for watching. great to have you along for this adventure. 🇵🇹❤️🙏

[@42apprentice]

Be careful putting seedlings too close to the wall as there is always a rain shadow from the roof and the soil tends to be rubbish with the founds being near. Love the bamboo idea

[@TheNewbys]

Good advice 42 Apprentice. Thank you! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. ❤️🙏🌺🌷

[@colleenmckeeman1342]

Well you can tell I made my comment prior to watching the end of the video. You have everything under control I can’t wait to see you are you eating your first kiwi, hopefully next season.

[@rosacaraballo7231]

Little man Crusoe is a very independent child. Love the way he waters the plants and everything else, including Thara.

[@deniereynolds6119]

The bamboo privacy window is so very cool! 😎 and the serenade at the end was so unexpected. I’m loving 🥰 your life!

[@TheNewbys]

Its been a fun week on the farm for sure. Thanks so much for watching and joining the adventure!

[@louiseclark7967]

Hi guys! One of the best things is your true appreciation for the natural world around you, and how you utilize it for so many things, while nurturing the space at the same time. Crusoe was just amazing this episode; his little personality is really beginning to shine through! Can't wait to hear his thoughts when he starts talking. Brilliant job on the sun, John. It came out amazing. Such a beautiful focal point now, and special feature all on it's own. Can't wait to see it with kiwis all over it!! Truly wonderful. Have a great week- See you next time! Love from CT, USA

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Louise! Wonderful to have you here with us.

[@gwensankey7171]

Thankyou once again for your weekly addictive sugar rush! Such a welcome overload of sweetness! Stay very happy!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Gwen! Its been a fun week on the farm for sure. Thanks so much for watching and joining the adventure! 😊🙏🏼❤️

[@Amy_McFarland]

I love watching! This is a beautiful place! Your family is so blessed! Looking forward to next week!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Amy! Love your KZbin name. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 🙏❤️👍

[@cathcuthbert2011]

Yay for a week without plumbing problems. The recycling of the bamboo incredible and the sunshine design was a stroke of genius.

[@TheNewbys]

Yes! No plumbing problems!! Thanks Cath. 😂🔆🙏❤️💧

[@eelcowalraven8437]

Jobs well done, just an other bit of “Legend advice”, when you strim around tree bases either have a basin around the tree, or use an old paint tin that’s split and you can put it around the trunk and prevent any change of ring barking the tree which could prove fatal. Once done one tree remove the shield and put it around the next. Keep it Simple and stupid.🙃😂🤣

[@TheNewbys]

That’s a great tip, thanks dad!!

[@lorrainebomhof8305]

The most fantastic build on the farm. All free including the labour and bamboo

[@cherylmonopoli2896]

You guys are definately my new favourites😊

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Cheryl!! What a lovely comment to read. Thank you friend. we are having so much fun here and the farm. Great to have you joining us. 🙏🇵🇹🏡

[@sharonnorvell3397]

Love the bamboo sun..very creative! Crueso steals the show again!! Love him

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Sharon! Crusoe always steals the show!! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 🔆❤️🙏

[@missmarydesigns]

The spinach you showed in Australia its called Warrigal Greens. Loving each and every episode of your farm life. Greetings from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you friend. Warrigal Greens. Yummy!! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. Love to Sydney Australia!! 👍🇵🇹🏡❤️

[@bernicebabe4154]

It looks like New Zealand spinach to me.

[@missmarydesigns]

@@bernicebabe4154 I have googled it and Warrigal greens and NZ Spinach are the same plant🪴. We are both correct 😃

[@bernicebabe4154]

@@missmarydesigns Thanks for that. I wonder how many "native" plants we share, albeit with different names?

[@katiecanuk2951]

Every episode the outdoor flagstone patio amazes me! That it was such a hidden gem ♥️ from 🇨🇦

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for watching Katie 😊🙏🏼❤️

[@melissawynne5527]

I love your updates. Thank you for sharing your adventure. Also, I don't know if you all have a issue with ants like we do in Southeast USA, but you can place bay leaves around to be natural repellents.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Melissa, fantastic idea, really appreciate that one, we will try it. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. Love to 🇺🇸 ❤️🙏👍

[@FiggysMeemaw]

The sunburst screen is absolutely marvellous, so creative, really look forward to your weekly videos they set me up for Monday morning. 👍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Gina!

[@TheCurlyclub]

Bay leaves are also an excellent insect repellant, scatter dried leaves at the back of your kitchen shelves.

[@TheNewbys]

This is excellent advice Dorkybilkins! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. ❤️🙏👍

[@alisoncoles1565]

Love your channel! I watch with joy at all the new things you are all discovering and learning each week, and have to say that I'm more than a little envious! You really are living the dream! Love your constant enthusiasm and positivity, and the relaxed way you allow Crusoe to explore his world in his own way. Keep the amazing videos coming! 🥰

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Alison, we really appreciate that and it's great to have you here with us. x

[@paulacunha6792]

Que alegria ver o Crusoe tão feliz e independente ...vocês estão de parabéns têm uma linda fazenda o local que escolheram foi sem dúvida o mais bonito de Portugal

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Paula!!!

[@angelagentry562]

You guys are my new favorite channel! Loving every minute 🥰☀️♥️

[@TheNewbys]

Ahh thanks Angela!! We so appreciate that!

[@fernandarosa4996]

A vossa quinta está cada dia mais linda, eu penso que a planta encontrada no jardim não será erva doce mas sim funcho, são muito semelhantes, tudo de bom

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Fernanda!

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

The shower screen looks terrific. The garden will be beautiful , I love Holyhocks and lavender. You are a super family, joyful .

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Glenys! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. ❤️❤️

[@thumbyblackstone]

Lovely natural resources everywhere! Love that you used bamboo for the decor. Bringing up the little guy in a place like that is simply wonderful. Lots of healthy benefits there, enjoy your cup of tea!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Lisa! We will certainly enjoy that tea! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 🙏❤️👍

[@Janice213]

Love the natural finds on the property. I purchased an acre of land and waiting on my survey so I can go in there and start discovering. I know it has orange trees and bayberry. Also loved the sun screen.

[@TheNewbys]

Sounds amazing!! Good luck and we wish you all the best 🙏🏼

[@lynnemac1402]

The bamboo sun looks amazing such a great idea and the round mirror placed in the middle will look great. As you need to get more kiwi's maybe John could do his bamboo wall on the other side of the shower. How lovely having a band come to your house x

[@k.j.2481]

Tara, you could also use mint, lemon balm or lavender in an outdoor distillery/condenser to make essential oils.

[@TheNewbys]

Lovely idea, thank you.

[@sandracook455]

Love the bamboo sun excellent!!!

[@tiinah-b2326]

I absolutely love the bamboo sun divider. I suggest a couple of hooks on the far post now for your towels and robes. I also hope you are going to keep those concrete supports that run beside the walk from the house to the orchard. I think I remember you saying in the beginning that they would be going, but I can visualise a natural canopy (maybe wisteria) and then under it, the longest table to dine and wine with your family, neighbours and friends.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Tiina! Its been a fun week on the farm for sure. Great idea about the hooks. We need to do that. Thanks so much for watching and joining the adventure! 😊🙏🏼❤️

[@mariacabral7811]

Wisteria that's what I was visualize a canopy of Wisteria it would look so magical

[@geowat2198]

I anticipate the arrival of your new vlog each week. You have such a beautiful family. Caruso will really add add exciting and interesting moments when his vocabulary expands.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Geo! What a lovely comment. Crusoe sends lots of hugs and we all send our thanks for watching. great to have you along for this adventure. 🇵🇹❤️🙏

[@Julkotte]

The New Zealand spinach is great for freezing as you don’t have to wilt it before you freeze. Just put it in bags and it’s ready. Also I found that it doesn’t get as many pests as other kinds of spinach. Love the sunshine bamboo window!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Julkotte, we are also loving the spinach. Thanks for watching friend. ❤️🙏👍

[@Aotruba]

Your journey has been one of the most adventurous experiences I have seen! Thank you for sharing! What a lovely family. The band was something different!❣️🌟💕

[@TheNewbys]

Ahh thank you so much!!

[@kellicooke8188]

Idea for the bamboo screen: two mirrors glued together (so it looks similar from both sides) and then use beads on thin wire or fishing line to make up the space around it. Alternatively stained glass around the mirrored middle. Absolutely adore watching the farm reveal more and more to you three

[@sboo4441]

Or make a centre out of more bamboo and put it on a wire so that you can swivel it open if you need to order your next gin and tonic 🤣 you have your priorities in the right order!

[@TheNewbys]

Haha love it!

[@TheNewbys]

Lovely ideas Kelli, thank you.

[@mariagillinson8527]

You guys need to lay on the ground on the mint and look up at the sky so relaxing… what a delightful child! xxx

[@TheNewbys]

Yes! We will be doing that right away. Nice suggestion Maria. ❤️👍🙏

[@PauloLopes-zk3rp]

Bem vindo a Portugal Família maravilhosa Adoro os vossos vídeos. 🙂👪🪴🐞🐝🔨🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Paulo! We love Portugal, thanks so much for sharing it with us. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 🙏🔆🏡❤️

[@christinelindup7209]

Everything is looking absolutely beautiful you are both amazing love love love you both and gorgeous Crusoe 😍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Christine! Crusoe sends lots of hugs and we all send our thanks for watching. great to have you along for this adventure. 🇵🇹❤️🙏

[@aparecidaandrade8556]

Olá família :)que bom acordar com a notificação do vídeo de vocês ❤❤❤tá ficando tudo muito incrível e esse Sol que você fez ficou lindo :) quantas plantas maravilhosas voces estão encontrando ai, eu morro de amor em ver esse principezinho correndo pra lá e pra cá atrás de vocês, é muito lindo! eu me asustei fiquei surpresa e au mesmo tempo muito muito feliz, eu ouvi no final do vídeo alguém falando a minha língua português,um grande beijo pra vocês e fiquem em paz não demorem aparecer 🇧🇷😘❤❤❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much friend. What a lovely comment to read. Thank you friend. we are having so much fun here on the farm. Great to have you joining us. 🙏🇵🇹🏡

[@paulanogueira6640]

Your family is an inspiration,every time I watch your videos I go outside and change something in our garden,your sweet boy is so freaking adorable and he sure is living his best life,let’s not forget you neighbour Maria,she’s full of knowledge and so friendly,you guys really struck gold in Portugal,please don’t you ever leave,we need folks like you here 🌺🤗

[@TheNewbys]

Ahh thank you Paula, what a wonderful thing to say - that means a lot to us.

[@catarinasilva1331]

How’s the Portuguese learning going? If you keep leaving in Portugal, Crusoe’s first language will be Portuguese so you guys need to start catching up on that.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Catarina! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. We are certainly working on the language side of things. More to come in a later episode. It’s tricky, but very important. ❤️🙏👍🇵🇹

[@catarinasilva1331]

@@TheNewbys if you need help shout. I am Portuguese and leaving in the uk. So it will be the other way around with our little one. Love your videos. It makes me happy to see that you love my country and it helps with my saudades 😊 If you don’t know, saudade is probably one of the most important word for us. Doesn’t have direct translation to any other language. And it’s a nostalgic feeling of logging and missing, that mixes both sad and good memories of something special. It’s very ingrained in Portuguese culture, for example music: Fado.

[@kathyhasser4626]

I so love your idea for the sun using what you had, such creativity! Crusoe is enjoying everything, he’s a joy to watch, that smile when he sees something new is precious! Stay healthy, stay safe, look forward to watching next Sunday! 🌞

[@TheNewbys]

Its been a fun week on the farm for sure. Thanks so much for watching and joining the adventure!

[@ruthw1079]

a Stained Glass art piece in the ring of your bamboo Sun would be Gorgeous!!

[@beezhomestead6576]

The bamboo sunflower looks awesome! 😊💕🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Beverly! ❤️🙏🔆

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Such amazing treasures on your farm!!! The bay trees are gorgeous!! Fun gift for any guests: take a few branches of bay leaves!! 🌿💕🫶🏻☀️ And the bamboo sun is lovely!!

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Sandra! Nice idea of a good gift. Thanks for sharing. ❤️🙏👍

[@peggyamparan4642]

Hi I’ve been watching your videos you to are amazing 🤩 you have been truly blessed 🙏 I use the fennel on my fish dishes it’s amazing! You are blessed to have so many fresh herbs all around you like you said when you cook your herbs are right at your door 😃 it is so wonderful how your neighbors have come to you both with warm hearts and loving souls to lend a hand 🤚 I can wait to see what’s next !I have a thought what if you build a removable screen when your taking a shower out of the bamboo when done sit it off to one side. I live at Apple Valley CA High Desert 🌵 USA i’am 68 yrs old and my husband and I have been married for 48 yrs you have given me so so much joy thank you all ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for sharing a bit of your story with us Peggy, wonderful to have you here ❤️

[@lorrainebomhof8305]

You are such a great couplesuporting each other Keep up the good the great show folks

[@rebeccabledsoe182]

Love love love 💕 your beautiful bamboo sun idea!! Love, light , and blessings🙏🏽. Good Sunday ☀️ Newby family keep doing what you do and I’ll keep watching ✨

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Rebecca!

[@celiapereira5223]

The bamboo sun looks amazing 💯👍 and John loved seeing that you put your pencil in your hair bun 🤣

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Celia! That pencil gets lost so often, there is no other place for it!! 😂😂🙏❤️

[@lorrainebomhof8305]

The most fantastic build on the farm - free including the labour and bamboo

[@juanitafoster9834]

❤ the sun flower.

[@kathleenarmstrong9536]

It seems that there is a plethora of young families out there trying to conquer off grid life in Portugal! It appears to be the “happening” place! But you guys do not seem to be the dime a dozen couples, and actually have found a place that is in some semblance of repair! I love it! You are easy to watch and I was SO glad you made a whimsy detour and made the sunshine screen instead of opting for major renovation that day! A lot of hard work in the future, but I think you’ll succeed! Love and luck! ❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Kathleen! Thank you for watching. What a lovely comment to read. Thank you friend. we are having so much fun here on the farm. Great to have you joining us. 🙏🇵🇹🏡

[@AngelaBahrij]

You both do a brilliant job at putting these little gems of videos together. With all that you have on yr plate. So grateful you manage to find the time. I’m fractured leg has gotten to be healing well, while I vicariously wander through your garden help out with your renovations and play with Crusoe :-).

[@TheNewbys]

That’s great to hear friend. We are so pleased you are on the mend! Crusoe sends lots of hugs and we all send our thanks for watching. great to have you along for this adventure. 🇵🇹❤️🙏

[@doloreslegrand2710]

You are so clever!! Love the sun. Such a wonderful experience for a child, he will grow up happy and knowledgeable about so many things. Keep on keeping on.❤️😀

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Dolores! Crusoe sends lots of hugs and we all send our thanks for watching. great to have you along for this adventure. 🇵🇹❤️🙏

[@elizabethpost5981]

I adore you all and just love watching your videos! You are both the loveliest so warm and happy couple. Here’s to many more videos! ❤️♥️

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so so much Elizabeth!

[@karentodd4910]

I found an infusion of fennel in boiling water not only made a great tea but was great with mild tummy upsets and after an operation I threw away the yukky stomach protector pills and lived off it. Also watch out for the birds that land on the flowers, Crusoe will love them. They are foraging for the fennel seeds late in Autumn. Don't worry, there are enough to share around and you will have dried fennel seed all winter long. (fantastic in a homemade foccacia with olives). A wonderful video, it's like falling into a warm soapy bath with candles watching you grow into your space.

[@TheNewbys]

That’s so great to know Karen, thank you.

[@vickie9633]

Tara, I used bamboo as my curtain rods! Then used panels of fabric for curtains! In my daughters room we took it a step further and made fabric strips wrapped around the bamboo to make curtain toppers in rooms where we didn’t want to cover up our views! Bamboo is so versatile!! Hope this idea inspires you!!

[@TheNewbys]

Great idea Vickie. We love it!! Thank you friend. We are starting to feel out a whole variety of uses for the bamboo, curtain rods is not one we had thought of, but it’s a really terrific one! Crusoe sends lots of hugs and we all send our thanks for watching. great to have you along for this adventure. 🇵🇹❤️🙏

[@kellyprice1024]

What a playground for your little man. 🌸

[@TheNewbys]

On its way Kelly. Great idea thank you so much for sharing it! ❤️🙏👍

[@michellecrossley6662]

The sunshine screen is so cool 😃 xxx

[@correneberryman7000]

Love the bamboo sun! Worth the time and effort. Yes this kiwi loves Portugal 🥝🇳🇿🤣

[@TheNewbys]

Its been a fun week on the farm for sure. Thanks so much for watching and joining the adventure!

[@elisekuby2009]

So very glad to note that you are using the bamboo for building material. It is one of the greatest resources on the Asian continent, not just for building, but also for cooking utensils, as I mentioned before, and as an actual food source. Bamboo shoots are delicious. Fennel bulbs are very tasty shredded into a salad, as well as the leaves. Fennel seeds are one of my faves for medicinal tea and they also enhance things like tomato sauce. Just a little hint in regards to seedlings, if I may: don't plant them out until they have four or more leaves. Love your positive vibes, good people!

[@TheNewbys]

Its been a fun week on the farm for sure. Thanks so much for watching and joining the adventure!

[@gailmarie1961]

Can someone fall in love with a family? You are awesome!! I can’t get enough of your journey 😍🥰😎 Crusoe you are such a lucky little boy and so will be your sibling ☺️

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you GJ! That is such a lovely thing to say. 🙏🙏🙏 we are really grateful for your support. Crusoe sends lots of hugs and we all send our thanks for watching. great to have you along for this adventure. 🇵🇹❤️🙏 ❤️❤️

[@Axi2121]

You are so positive family! You make me smile every time I see you. ☺️I am amazed by your creativity and cannot wait to see what you will bring us next. Best wishes!❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Aetna! What a lovely comment to read. Thank you friend. we are having so much fun here on the farm. Great to have you joining us. 🙏🇵🇹🏡

[@merry6117]

Tara- Are you taking your vitamins? You are looking a bit tired! But happy, of course. So good to see the water is back and that you can enjoy taking a shower at will!

[@TheNewbys]

I am indeed thanks Merry, but looking after a toddler while pregnant is tough at times. I’m starting to take it a bit more easy though, thank you. 😘

[@cathyholt5215]

it's those little fun/creative projects that keep you motivated to tackle the harder ones.

[@TheNewbys]

Exactly Cathy! 😀❤️

[@simonacardellini2664]

That sunshine window is awsome!!!👏

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Simona!! ❤️🙏🔆