Update To Our WORST Week EVER Off Grid In Portugal

[@MsKayla130]

Happy pets. ❤😺🐕 Happy Family 💞🌻🐔🐤🐥🐕🦮

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Ah yes all super happy 💚👌💚

[@leannedwardsdesignandpaint7591]

If you can get some garden stakes long ones build a tripod and put over tomatoes and a old pair stocking’s or tights to tie the to the tripod of stakes

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks 💚 we're on shading etc for next summer

[@sueb8270]

Lovely update, thank you! You seem to be coping very well, you have to adapt to what is thrown at you 😃. We've just come out of a few days of high 30s 🥵 in Gloucestershire, in the UK ffs 😱. 27 degrees at night! We're not built for that 🤣. Glad the animals are coping, the wet towel is a good tip 👍

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Hi Sue, being British too I empathise, heatwave here means low to mid 40's... Not nice really! 🔥

[@adbc8737]

Stay hydrated! 🌀💚🌀

[@mmwaashumslowww7167]

It's great to see you so chilled in the unbearable heat and doing the best for keeping yourselves and the animals cool. Glad that Bella has settled well with the other cats, which is one thing less to worry about. Nice picture done for you by Rosie and I bet that's a challenge with the heat drying the paint on the brush. Just hoping you get some much needed rain soon. Thanks for the updates.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Aw thanks and was such a great picture, I loved it 💚 Ohhh for rain, prob be September 😟💦

[@gabrielaltamiranobello4135]

I will be 50 years old by next october,im not sure about moving to portugal ,thats why you guys are so great fo me,you are so free,so strong,you guys are living the life that I want to live,all my love to you ,free family.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Never too old 💚 I was 55 when we moved here, one of the best decisions we have made, good luck on your own journey whichever route you take 💚❤️

[@gabrielaltamiranobello4135]

@@TheWildlandersOffGrid brother your words are so powerful, everything changes at every minute so lets see where life takes me,my mind and heart is in nature,lets see what happens,thank you for kind words,blessings to you an to you lovly family.

[@francoisbosman7253]

I was 47 when i moved from South Africa to NZ but found it to wet and cold there so we moved to Brisbane Aus and i think it is the best place on earth always hot even in winter !

[@gabrielaltamiranobello4135]

@@francoisbosman7253 blessings brother.so nice to know that we are a lot of people thinking of life the same way.

[@leannedwardsdesignandpaint7591]

You might to build up the soil with plant matter and compost as much as you can get

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Yep, we're slowly doing this as the soil is so barren and dry

[@VickyMarinho]

Well done guys for finding clever ways to survive the heat wave. I had such fun seeing Juan splashing about in the lake behind you guys. Every few minutes he pops in the scene. He actually loves the water! Just ike me. 😉

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks Vicky and Juan absolutely loves his swimming or splashing watching the baby fish 🐠👀

[@Rob.1340]

Glad you got the extension. Lovely new chicken. Exciting to get the new build started. Stay well and all the very best to you all. 👍🐾🌳🐾😎

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Cheers, Rob, slightly good news 💚 Mavis is a lovely bird, so friendly too 🐔

[@deborahwhite2339]

It seems that there is always some way to cope with the heat. Here in Nova Scotia the up coming week will heat up with the humidity index approaching 40c. But it's nothing like Portugal. I hope no fires get out of control. I certainly hope no arsonist is circulating about. I think your bungalow will be awesome when you get it done. What about sleeping space? Kisses for the fur babies❤🙂👍👍

[@stewartashling]

I've been there. Very peaceful. My escape from the heat.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Ti's truly lovely ❤️

[@tracey4474]

Have you considered some shade netting for your lovely garden maybe tied to the surrounding trees ?

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

We have and have 3 reinforced eyelet pieces ready to go up and will add posts etc to attach them to when we have time, but de3a, great suggestion 💚🙏

[@tracey4474]

@@TheWildlandersOffGrid I hope the changes and some shade works for you this year - you tend those plants with such love you deserve success with your garden

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Aw, thanks, I hope, so and sure we've more to learn 💚

[@TheSazzlerazzle]

This year i tried the florida weave method for tomatoes and highly recommend 😊

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Had to Google that, yep think that's the way forward ❤️

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love you all guys.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks so much as, always 🙂❤️

[@kayblack6484]

Yes, I'm in the Mojave desert and the mid summer heat is too much for most crops.they seem to bolt and crisp as you say. Artichoke and Italian egg plant are well for the dappled sun also. Just a brief garden bit.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks Kay, have some jerusalem they seem good but fall over, the gloves are very small 😏 just too crispy with a prolonged heatwave 😒

[@sueoldbirdstone9024]

Glad things seem more positive. Hope the temperatures drop soon.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks Sue, gone up in temperatures awful and humid today 👆🔥

[@portugal1969]

Enjoy the lake, 35 degrees today, unreal, sticky bun

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Aye, very very sticky bun here too, not that nice tbh! 🔥

[@patti4785]

Sending you lots of love and positive energy, you will get this all done, visa and all! Go wildlanders!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️🍀

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks so much Patti 💚❤️

[@patti4785]

@@TheWildlandersOffGrid your very welcome, I forgot to say we'll done to Rosie beautiful present ❤️

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

Tip for the tomatoes, nip out the baby leaves as they start to appear where the branches meet at the main stalk. It stops them getting too wide and heavy, plus sends more energy into producing fruit. X

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thank you great tip 💚👌

[@jamescarpio2636]

In Australia when the temperature gets to 40 degrees we say Mate it's starting to get hot now By the way I don't get the bucket with concrete for the post concrete sets hard and gets harder the older it is so no need for the bucket

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

I hear you we've already adjusted from UK weather and refer to 35 as cooler 😂 Just my thing so concrete doesn't Leech into the natural soil

[@NomadicDane]

It all looks great. And you ppl are learning the natural way. Great that you got a little more time for the visa process. Don't know when, but one day I will come park the Breeze and say hi. Be safe my friends.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Aw thanks and you'd be most welcome here 💚

[@frederickchase]

Wishing you and yours a safe journey through the heatwave you're experiencing. We are in SW France, 41 C today.Hope that all goes to plan for you.A wet sock put around a bottle will help to keep it cool in the open air. Oh!, do not forget, when it gets really cold, do not eat yellow snow!

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Haha on the snow, very wise ❄️😂 And 41 here today too, but exceptionally humid I'm melting? You still got 40 plus?

[@frederickchase]

@@TheWildlandersOffGrid Dropped off today to a cool 28C, heaven! with some cloud as well. Our International Jazz Festival starts today, thousands of visitors but"Freddie hates jazz".

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Haha on Freddie hates Jaz 😂 We still have 40s ...crazy hot... Lake helps ♨️

[@celiapereira5223]

Great video 👍 loved the update... sending positive vibes your way and keep cool 👌🤗

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks positive vibes have been received ✌️💚

[@ianbasson8367]

Another informative videos showing your plans. Glad you have not been affected by the wildfires. The pets all seem to be coping well with the heat.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Cheers Ian, been some terrible fires thankfully not to close

[@johnfielding8386]

Love your channel, simply such good and relaxing viewing.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Aw thanks John, thanks so much for following our journey 💚

[@tonysjewels4949]

you have done so much guys its all looking great i think your wonderful people keep at it 👌

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Aw thanks Tony 👌

[@auntiemandy5638]

In Greece while i was there it was property developers that caused fires during the fire season , crafty

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

I know crazy, some evil people out there, greed root of all or most evil 😔

[@shelleypeppard4694]

Making so much progress! Good news about the decree and going back to apply again - a pain but makes sense :)

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks Shelley, Portuguese beurocracy is certainly challenging at times!

[@tracyburton3458]

I loved seeing your cat swimming. And a huge thank you for showing the little one in her harness ... I've just realised that the kitten's legs are NOT supposed to go through the loops. Kind of explains why our harness didn't seem to fit our three-month-old kitten. :) Hope it cools down for you soon. We're in central Algarve where it's not quite as hot.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks Tracy, we got 2 days of 36 then back to 44 and melting again aw you've a little kitty to 😻

[@susangranger3089]

Great video as always guys, love watching you, you are so positive and doing amazing things on your land, keep videos coming. Keep cool and stay safe.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Aw thanks Susan had a few wobbles can be somewhat challenging at times, makes, sucess all the more satisfying 💚

[@catandgareth]

Good luck with the visa, anyone would love to have you in their country, they'd be mad not to. Have a great week :)

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks to you both 💚

[@markjames6330]

Your amaranth is looking very vibrant, beautiful colours. The gardens doing good despite the heat. If you got bug probs eating your rhubarb, go get some diatomaceous earth which is totally natural and powder it all over the plants, stems and at the base, works a treat and is cheap. Geez, that lake looks inviting.hehe.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks on the Amaranth, they're doing so so well, sadly unlike the Rhubarb which was fabulous in the Spring. Definitely on the diatomaceous earth, something Missy is keen to research 💚 We're so so lucky to have such a beautiful lake close by to cool off in 💚💚💦

[@gailh3048]

Great update, thank you 👍

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks Gail as, always 💚

[@maddavvid2339]

It’s a big thumbs up from us guys 💙❤️

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks as, always Davvid ❤️💚

[@Mrs-Emcee]

Everything looks so nice! You’ve accomplished to much! Corn need lots of water to make cobs. If dry, they only make leaves. So water and fertilizer is needed!

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Since filming we've more cobs ❤️ waters been an issue aka nitemare explained in the next video 😊

[@sandybinbedford5512]

I can’t recall : do you just not like coffee? I love the fact that the cat swims🏊‍♂️

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Can't drink coffee has an enzyme in that affects my faulty gallbladder 😟

[@leannedwardsdesignandpaint7591]

Yes plant under tree if an

[@margaretmarsh4611]

I think our problem with gardening is we think of gardening as you would do in the Uk and other northern countries. I look around my place here in Portugal, and the trees,vegetation, the wild life ,are all in winter mode. With no rainfall, the leaves drop, the pine needles are in mass on the ground, grass is straw, it is Portugal’s dormant time of the year. When late autumn comes with a little rain, it’s like the beginning of new grass.Winter becomes early spring, and spring is the summer. My old neighbour has very little in crops this time of year, they have harvested most. May be potatoes, green beans and onions. If you can start your growing season early with the rains, and finish late spring before the summer heat, it may help with burn out. As you will know, land in areas of big rocks hold the heat, great for frying eggs on, but it takes a long time to cool down. It means your night temperatures can remain between 5/10c hotter than areas without them. Some young Portuguese l know call the area, the Dessert of Portugal. Cold in winter, and to hot in summer. Ps, try growing plum tomatoes ,they grow the in the fields in our area, specially for canning, but are not tall plants.No staking required. They are good for bottling for winter supplies and still good in salads and cooking when fresh off the vine. A damp scarf or towel around the neck helps to keep you cool...... Good luck .

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks Margaret, all very true, sadly. I think one of our problems although also an advantage and actually helping us is we'd always planned to follow some of the permaculture techniques. Ie to grow nothing for a year and to watch and learn... So we decided instead to experiment, and still watch and learn, which whilst depressing to a point has, also been invaluable. It's a steep learning curve, and you're right as English gardeners we did have an English cycle in our experience. It's good news that many things have 2 seasons here. We plan to get a greenhouse up, so we can start more things very early when it's fairly warm in the days but still very cold at night. But it is extreme here so so hot in the summer and very very cold in the winter and spring mornings. Summer wise were going to grow more trees and tall things for extra shade as some of our shader beds are doing very well. So for example half our overly exposed chickpeas just crisped and died, others did very well, so we're making many nits on what prefers where etc 😁

[@denisecafferky2248]

Great news about the decree to stay in Portugal 🙌

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Was, so so happy!!! Now just need the visa! We shall succeed 💚

[@francoisbosman7253]

Hi Dom i got 3 ISA Browns which gives me 3 eggs everyday summer and winter you just gotta love them best chooks ever !

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Aye Mavis is great and I'm getting so many eggs now 🥚🥚🥚🥚😁

[@tlc1718]

Diatomaceous earth for everyone (: To hot everything's getting sunburnt If your building things going good .Sad thinking your home be gone 🙏🤟✌

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Yes been reading up on diatomaceous earth especially for the Rhubarb. No progress on building to hot again! 🔥

[@susannah1948]

Stay safe.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks you to 💚

[@100Noddy]

Your body language and flattened tone suggests to me that your enthusiasm is taking a hit. Hope that a break in the weather, the cabin build and visa success will bring things back on track for you.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks Noddy, the heat, the early mornings etc, taking its toll a bit, especially when you get a few weeks of extra frustrations and challenges, all a learning curve 😁

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Pretty damn hot here 😂🔥

[@martinsjbmbrito6766]

An advice. Check with locals when they had the last wildfire. Be sure, you will have one. You are in Portugal and wildfires are a fact. A wood cabin in the middle of the woods demands a large area around clear and with no vegetation.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Morning, not been any fires locally to use for many many years, sadly though as you know that means little as anywhere here has a huge potential for fire. We're very aware of the fires, especially bad at the moment to, with the drought 😟

[@deborahwhite2339]

I just googled and at least 3 people have been arrested on suspicion of arson in ouren, tabua and one other place. Kinda sick.

[@antoniodasilva1230]

Its people that think they could still be using equipment in the woods our in farms offgride like making fires ect.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

I know had an arsonist near us too 😢 and some very stupid people having bbq, off gridders, are far more sensible 💚

[@WildkattOffGrid]

So maybe not so etching typo. Posted this in the wrong place pmpl.. fab vlog as ever .. xx

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Haha and thank you 😻🐱

[@lutgardeclaes9685]

How did you get your approval to build so fast ?

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thankfully we're in an area where the authorities are very open and encouraging to 'immigrants' revitalising and using farmland. Our lil build not being a habitation is basically although it will look very nice a shed for farming support. That said we easily got habitation licence and approval on our ruin, paying the tax which we'll rebuild into a house at a later date 💚

[@ollydogtravels9465]

hows the D7 coming along, will be out of hospital in a week so the process starts, we have the NIF and Bank but the insurcance side of things, if you can who have you used or does the UK cover help

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Pants our side 😔 Hope you're well and, all better now 💚🙏

[@ollydogtravels9465]

@@TheWildlandersOffGrid gutted for you, hopefully on the mend, hospital bit of a fuxx up, did not drain the heart of blood nearly killed me but got lucky and that behine me. keep plugging away after all that hard work, you see other youtubers which a wont mention just breeze through kinda makes you sick. Chin up jan n steve

[@robertmackenzie5850]

I do hope your visa gets approved, I suspect they are dragging their heals hoping you will give up

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks Robert, we shall not be defeated! 💚

[@mariomarques4247]

I hope you´ve sorted out all legalities with the portuguese authorites concerning the construction of your house, if not, be aware thar this can be a real problem for you

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Thanks Mario, we're lucky as the authorities in our area are particularly keen on 'immigrants' revitalising farming in an area where so much old farm lands are dormant and empty. Our lil build is essentially a shed for farming support

[@mariomarques4247]

@@TheWildlandersOffGrid Very good, I'm happy for you, I just wouldn't like to see your effort and money going down the drain just because some crappy legal whatever it's missing, and in this sense the Tuga authorities can be a real pain the a@#$ hehehe

[@dreadedscotslass]

Out of curiosity. What are you gonna do when the poop ibc is full?

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Morning, we're going to compost it, then we'll use it on our trees

[@chunkybiker2965]

What is happening with your van? I notice that it is still UK registered, shouldn't it have been registered in Portugal after 3 months and your licence and insurance need sorting, good luck

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Hi, our vans been back to the UK this year, once we're residents we can matriculate the van

[@jasonsandifer3250]

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[@katematthews5683]

You could pickle the eggs.

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

We could and soon as the pantry is built we shall experiment 🥚🥚

[@antoniodasilva1230]

England is supposedly going to be in the 40's

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

I know did you get that, we were 42,again today, ridiculously hot

[@ollydogtravels9465]

cant believe you only have 9k followers

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

It's slowly growing, but we have active and loyal followers, I think were to calm,relaxed and not enough drama for some

[@ollydogtravels9465]

@@TheWildlandersOffGrid No click bait on your channel that what i mean by its real and Jan and myself love it

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

@@ollydogtravels9465 aw thanks to you both 💚 we refuse to do drama unless it's real... 😊

[@robinewing3523]

we lost 72 homes in Kelmscott Hills WA from a man using an angle grinder in a heat wave

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Crazy eh, some crazy people out there 😕

[@coby6417]

🤞🌟👍🍀💐

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

🐱🐈🐆🐅🐪

[@dariuszszu3648]

corn plant need to be watered otherwise there will be no corn cobs

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

Twice a day we water them 🌽🌽🌽

[@dariuszszu3648]

@@TheWildlandersOffGrid Then I give up with further recommendations :)

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

But a GREAT recommendation 💚🌽🌽🌽

[@dariuszszu3648]

@@TheWildlandersOffGrid google said that corn is sensitive on low watering just before flowering. perhaps here might be the reason :(

[@duosiris34]

i just give the extra eggs raw to the dogs

[@TheWildlandersOffGrid]

It's a good shout du, Juan has, a couple of raw eggs in his dinner a few times a week 😁