We are BACK on YouTube!!! ❤️ | PORTUGAL FARM LIFE

Its autumn on our beautiful farm in Central Portugal and time to start preparing our fields for the Winter / Spring grass growing season. Our neighbour Joaquim tills our fields with his trusty Ford Tractor and we spill the beans on why we haven't been seen on KZbin for the last couple of weeks!
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[@dennisbrooks6988]

Tell Jaoquim we appreciate seeing a real farmer. He is such a big part of OK Portugal, a genuine character .

[@charlesvanonselen6251]

Your idea of Portugal culture, etc sounds great Ken! Sorry to hear about your ills, glad to see you are better!

[@raymonde4272]

Welcome back Ken. Pleased to hear that you are on the mend from the medical issues. And it's always great to see Joaquim showing us how he does everything.

[@gerrypender]

Glad to hear you have got through all of the pain. You have had bad luck. Onwards and upwards now and it won't be long until the sun shines on your life again ☀️🙏❤️

[@OKportugal]

Thanks Gerry, it feels like that is already happening 🙏❤️

[@GLOBOLG]

I have a friend that just renovated his "rural" cottage. He installed a big heat pump water heater (its a man sized one) and two solar panels to help the efficiency of the heat pump. I was really amazed that those solar panels alone were bringing the water up to 70 celsius in the day time ( granted, it was august...) and the system lost just a couple of degrees overnight. I think that a big enough heat pump reservoir and some solar water panels really go a big way into having no shortage of hot water. The down side it's a big upfront investment.

[@OKportugal]

We have a similar system for our hot water. Two solar water heating panels and a 300 litre watertank to store it. The water gets boiling but also has an electrical water heater element in the tank in case of cloudy days. Definitely drops our electricity bill around half in the summer months

[@LorraineinAustralia]

It’s wonderful that you can work with a local farmer. Having your property cared for is a real bonus. I grew up in the country, my dad an brothers were both farmers. It’s hard work. Having someone to use your land is very special.. I would love to see more of the produce from your neighbour some time. Cheers🐨

[@debbiegarza1287]

I live seeing you & Joachim’s symbiotic relationship!! You guys are the best!!

[@EireannAnnie]

hope is well with you and yours.

[@paulobatista4004]

Pottery is something very traditional to Portugal and of interest to many peoples

[@janeingram7331]

I did not know centipedes were so dangerous to humans. I hope they don't sting the dogs. You are fortunate to have Joaquim as a neighbor. He is such a kind man. He seems to really like you. Best to you and Gina and keep well. Jane, Philadelphia

[@cathythomas2692]

I am so glad you are back on your videos. You have been missed! I would love to see you capturing traditional Portuguese rural skills and life.

[@ChristineKelly1000]

Glad that you are feeling better Ken. Sorry to hear you had such bad luck.❤😊

[@kimwarton4894]

So sorry about your hurts Ken. When y'all didn't post I was worried about the floods that have been happening over there. Looks like there was purslane in that grass plug. Highest omega 3s of any plant and good for potassium and magnesium. When the geese are hollering I can't help but hear, "Dad!!".

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

So happy to see you back Ken in your happy place. Vlogging and enjoying farm life. To have Joaquim around to help sort out the landscape must be so helpful. Hopefully, one day you will interview Joaquim in a sit-down interview. I'm sure he has some interesting things to say. Be Well. Stay Healthy. 🙏🙏 Jim, Harriet and Yuki Richmond, Va.

[@Aotruba]

I am sorry to learn you had kidney stones and that you were in too much pain these past weeks!! 😔🥺 Please take care and, yes, we missed your videos. Great fence project!👍🥰❣️

[@Aotruba]

Your big garden is going to look beautiful and doggo will enjoy, as well ❣️👍🥰👍

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

That is crazy about the centipede bitting you. Glad you've feeling better. Same withe the kidney stones. 😮 On another note great property. 👍 Glad to see you're taking care of the land and working together with your neighbor. 👍 ⚒️ 🚜 🐑🐓🐣🐔 Would love to see the old farm practices and artisans 😊 so we don't loose this knowledge. 👍

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Hope you are all well🐕

[@machellep1]

I got a centipede bite on the back of my leg , behind my knee sitting on a lawn chair. Excruciating!

[@michelehernandez5992]

So glad your on the mends. And great to see you back at it. Your getting AC that is so cool it will change your living conditions dramatically. I know you will enjoy it. What a blessing you neighbor is. Say hi to Gina. Take care and watch where you step! 🥰

[@katefinnegan8129]

KZbin is a job Ken. People do get to have vacations and sick time from their job. Maybe you need to take a vacation from your KZbin job. No one would fault you. We missed you on Sunday but knew you would be back. Glad you are feeling better. Take time for yourself and Gina.

[@robertbetancourt4663]

I miss Dog Dog. Such a loyal friend.

[@joelanning4322]

Goodness Ken, I had no idea farm life there was so hazardous! No more walking barefoot. But you have a great life there in Portugal. Much envy.

[@lucifer1661]

Most Livestock guardians are instinctively territorial. The desire to enlarge their territory comes naturally, which makes them born wanderers and escape artists. Many a Kangal owner will tell you a six foot fence isn't high enough..! Can't help you with Centipedes but Maintenance to prevent the return of Kidney stones that works is the Juice of one lemon with a tablespoon of Apple cider vinegar mixed with a shot of olive oil first thing every morning. Always enjoy the Vids...

[@cfatal3290]

Joaquim is getting a great deal

[@doracaetano4603]

Que bom vê-lo de volta ao KZbin ken.

[@WhiteRvssian2023]

Good to have you back, Ken!

[@gracegomes2632]

Glad to hear you are feeling better!

[@vivo1313]

Every time Joaquim comes and works your field, I feel like you "feel the need" to explain/defend" the decision. That is too bad, what's important is that he is an experienced Portuguese farmer and that you have a really good relationship. He is a valued part of your life as a neighbor and friend. Let him work your field without guilt.

[@michelebushnik2874]

Oh gosh Ken, i can understand the pain of kidney stones, being a female, i understand the for a male experiencing them is much more painful.i also know with high heat temps your risks are increased, so very important to drink tons of water, and maybe also get a cranberry supplement. And then a centipede bite!!! Dear lord youve been through alot quickly. Did you go to ER for centipede bite? What do you do in that situation? Just benedryl and wait it out? Holy heck what a bad situation for both. Glad to here you are on the mend. The farm is looking amazing with Jaoqin plowing❤ and im excited to see the new fencing project! God bless to you and Gina.

[@ruthconstantino6861]

Enjoyed this episode. Chock a block with lots of good stuff. I'll never tire of watching Joaquim work. I so appreciate your featuring him and thereby honoring rural farm work and life. Farmers like Joaquim deserve recognition from everyone. Would be cool if the national government recognized him. Will vm much enjoy your filming portuguese artisans, etc. Sorry you had been in such pain! We've had a death in the fam an ocean away and also a visit from a cousin from Canada... the routine & energy really does get thrown off a bit, and I'm just catching up with putting things in better order. Can you buy mamma hen a few scoops of nice crunchified bugs to eat? Oo, you're cooling/heating/dehumidification system sounds exciting! Good luck with this and your fencing. Think about short Wellies for your walks around at night? 😊

[@mareepeters5717]

Sounds like your Portuguese language is coming along well Ken, I remember Gina was having lessons too. ✅

[@gina50gina]

I'm so sorry that you have suffered both of those events. The centipede is terrifying and I would be wearing steel toe knee high boots from now on. 😵‍💫I'm grateful that you are feeling better physically and emotionally. I appreciate your videos and look forward to the new things that you are going to be filming. Please say hello to Joaquim for me, he is so cool. Suzane

[@DannyStammers]

Funny that in Portugal (and southern Europe in general), the younger generations want to 'westernise' their lifestyle and move to western Europe or 'the city', while more and more people in western Europe are sick of the 'western' lifestyle and want to go have a farm. I, personally, can't wait to move to Portugal and start a small farm. It sucks that the prices of houses have increased so much the last couple of years.

[@OKportugal]

Things swing in roundabouts. There's lots of Portuguese abroad wanting to move back here to live simpler lives too. The countryside is coming back to life which is a good thing for sure ❤️🌞

[@robertbetancourt4663]

Until they lose their country to foreigners and get old. Then, it is too late.

[@carolleenkelmann4751]

Hope you are staying well, now. How about trying "Tree-hay" - give the sheep the olive branches or dry them off for summer fodder. I don't suppose the geese would eat the olive branches.

[@daffs0]

Great video Great that you are feeling better Can’t wait to see the next one Thank you for sharing 😁

[@mohammedalanazi2033]

Its been long time no see(2 weeks). Glad to see you back 👍 Sorry to hear you have been thru pain. I have lots of kidney stones just drink lots of water. Get well soon 🌹

[@pinheirokde]

pair the AC/heatpump with solar ;)

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, you are living in the country with the best healthcare system and then you are not going to the doctor when you get bitten. I think it's time for a little tractor for mowing the grass just buy a good second hand one with a mower and your problem's are over.

[@linegreen]

Glad you're feeling better Ken. Big hello to Gina. Haha. ..Brazilian strip...lol

[@yomioloko9727]

Sorry to hear about the health related problems. Nice to see you are feeling much better now

[@kathybaugh3823]

Enjoyed the video Ken, and glad you are back. Even more glad you are feeling better, after a painful few weeks. Have a good week. 😀👍

[@noelleclemens7057]

So glad you're ok, at first thought there was something wrong with my phone, then worried that you were ill; two lots of acute pain in a fortnight is truly bad luck. So enjoyed your grape harvest episode, and now good to see the progress on your own farm. Wonder if you'll be blessed with some chicks soon? Take care, keep well. All the best, Noelle. 🌻

[@hunnybunny4u259]

Welcome Back! Sorry for your kidney stones..very,very painful. Hopefully,they all passed. Do you still have your bees? The farm looks great.

[@OKportugal]

Thanks, glad it's all over! No after getting stung hundreds of times we decided to not keep bees anymore 😅 I am getting very sensitive to histamines from all the stings I was getting

[@norbertoencarnacao7756]

Excellent videos.

[@gardengirl411]

So glad to see you are doing better Ken .Look foward seeing you and Gina on the farm . Jaoquim is such a hard worker and is a joy to see .Really appreciate the updates , we understand life can't be perfect all the time .Just glad to hear you are doing better . You both take care !

[@Roosmarijn035]

Glad to hear you're feeling better. Luckily we don't have these centipedes up north (I think). Very hard work to tighten fences but not really difficult if you have the right approach (ratchet straps, two boards and some nuts and bolds and something to attach the ratchets to). We made our fence with sheep fence, 6 cm posts and an extra wire that we had go trough the bottom part of the fence and tightened them with those fence tightening things. Dogs could push up the fence anymore and stayed in. Don't know if you've already started with the new fence but adding the wire on the bottom will safe you lots of money and work.

[@colerobinson4551]

Hi guys. I’m an AC engineer in the uk and having done it since I was 16 and now just turned 40 I can reassure you (providing its sized right) is very efficient and cheap to run and will make your home perfectly comfortable for you both (and the doggies) wish I could come and fit it for you as I absolutely love Portugal so much so my dream is to live there like you guys…. Any questions or problems with your AC I’m more than happy to help. Keep up the great videos. Stay safe (mainly Ken 😂) and be lucky 👍🏽🇵🇹

[@ambykp8940]

Transplant the vines along the new fence line? 🌻

[@TomBTerrific]

Well 4 years in Portugal! Any regrets or things you would do differently? It’s great that you can find neighbors who are willing to work your fields for the grass that comes off it. I would have thought they would do it for a percentage of the grass. Might consider some good rubber boots that you can slip in and out of . Glad you’re feeling better! Lesson learned?

[@TiagoBentoRealEstatePortugal]

Awesome video and happy to hear of your recovery! Ps: you look way healthier now then when you started your v logs ... guess this portuguese life is doing you good 😃 ... ive also been tilling but manually as the land ive aquired hasn't been worked on for 20 years ... unfortunattly no mr Joaquim around here so we've had to improvise using the following.... 1×upside down scythe...interwined in 1x sky facing pitchfork + ×1 large brick for weight+ a lot of cellotape to keep it in place... then i sorta just walk around and it digs into the ground and tills as I drag my contraption about... of course my area is a lot smaller then yours but has made the process 10x easier... + added benefit of being able to skip the gym for the rest of the week 😄 great to see eddie looking really healthy too. Much love to you all, All the best 💪

[@Feeoryne]

Good to see you!! I guess Carissa from Frankie off grid got bitten by a similar centipede...

[@tessi05]

Great to see you back ❤ sending good health to you and Gina x you have the best neighbours 🇵🇹 living that dream x

[@anajoaquina]

Saúde, bom vê-lo novamente.🙏👍

[@thefatbaker]

Hi Ken, if you are planning to remove a few of your vines to expand your garden area, can we take them off your hands ? We have a small Quinta near Vale de Prazeres.

[@chrisbrun6085]

WOW, good that you are better! That were serious health threats you told us about- must have been quite shocking to you both. So sorry to hear what happened and welcome back!

[@SwimCoach8]

I feel for you. While we don't have giant centipedes....I have had around 8 kidney stones. Some really painful and one actually caused me to pass out. When they pass, it's hard to believe something so small can cause that much pain. Farm looks great and thanks for your time. Glad you're on the mend!

[@hemlock40]

Heat pumps are opposed in the UK due to the gas boiler industry. I have a new large hp system in central Portugal that heats domestic hot water, cooling in summer, heating in winter and it's truly amazing. And it's so quiet I have to see the fan move to know it's working.

[@GerardoTrilobites]

I would recommend to put the AC machine as close as posible to the unit, because lose so much power and also could happen many leaks. Also the noise I think is not much, I have two machines in my apartment balcony , and me inside the room with two slices big cristal doors and I dont listen absolutely nothing from outside. Try do as simple as possible, with the machine just as close as posible to avoid further problems.

[@PremiumUp]

Thanks for letting me know what is Joaquim’s cheese brand.

[@deborahbasel184]

Depression, regardless of the cause, is such a debilitating condition. Im glad your seratonin has kicked in again and you are back to your normal happy inquisitive self.

[@virginiajorgensen8614]

Glad to hear that you are better. I enjoy the farm life videos and also looking forward to the new video plans that you have.

[@afrlala3593]

Did you take antihistamine ? Glad you feeling better. Very interesting that you are so excited about a FORD Tractor.

[@dgxxxn7649]

Wow … sorry to hear your troubles. I hope it’s all behind you.

[@OKportugal]

I think im good now... took a long time though! :)

[@David-er7eg]

Gosh, you had a couple of definitely painful weeks, great to hear your bouncing back health wise, those centipedes sound nasty .

[@tonynunes4965]

Welcome back! Holy crap about the centipede incident!! About those vines that will be inside the fenced area... why not keep some, train them to grow over a pergola and make a nice, dappled-shade area to hang out in, including for Eddy. Also the ones that really don't make sense to keep could be dug up and transplanted. Vines root really easily from a cutting if done at the right time of year (probably after leaf-drop, once the ground is wet where you are), so they probably also transplant easily if done at a similar time of year. Wise choice on the heat pump for A/C, efficient electric heating and de-humidification. Check out rocket mass heaters as a supplementary, very efficient way to heat with wood, or even twigs. Placement in the house is important, of course, should be central, not at one end.

[@lv3609]

30:30 “here we go we’ve got this one last strip over here. I was tempted to call it Brazilian strip but I think it’s more of a Portuguese strip” Cheeky 🧐 🤣🤣🤣

[@lorimontcalm9086]

Sorry you've had a rough go the last couple of weeks. Hopefully no more health problems. I was thinking for your least productive field you might want to spread some of the sheep manure over the land and till it in. Stinky and fly producing but it might help restore the field to produce more. Hugs from 🇨🇦

[@jpennturner]

Thanks enjoyed this vlog sorry about the bite and kidney stones!

[@mihaiapopei4685]

I missed You guys .

[@paulacunha6792]

Ken a pedra no rim é horrível já tive 2 vezes e dizem que nos homens é mais doloroso...e por fim a santopeia....realmente é preciso ter azar.😮 Desejo as melhoras...e beber muita água 😊

[@1SakitoArt]

Welcome, Ken. I've been afraid of centipedes since I read somewhere that they were dangerous. Whenever I see one, usually at my mother's house, I don't kill the animal but I always find a way to get it out of there. Yes, they bite and expel poison that is dangerous to us humans. I read about it but this experience had never been reported by anyone I knew (a little bit). Kidney pain is horrible, my father had it. Glad everything is fine now. I look forward to the new videos about Portuguese customs. Um beijinho para a Gina. All the best to you.

[@ginashiel105]

Great vlog...thanks for the catch up on the farm....

[@mesutozsen903]

Eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog ve video için kolay gelsin hayırlı işler 👍👍👍👍

[@alexandradittmann8588]

The weather difference is crazy - up here in the North, we had a cool and rainy summer, whilst you guys had it much drier, it appears.

[@bistrobmusic]

The last kidney stone I had required a surgery as it was 9mm. Welcome to the club, Ken 😅

[@anadossantos1429]

New videos ❤😊 coming up.

[@dennisbrooks6988]

This will be our first winter with the mini split and i'm stoked to not chop/buy firewood!

[@James-um8pq]

May need to put some guttering on the house to take the water off the units to prolong their life

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Take care of yourself Ken🌸

[@OKportugal]

I am trying 😅

[@sarasilva-rc9ve]

Hi guys. Enjoyed watching and happy you are on the mend. I myself am still feeling really low and sad, but hey, so is life. Didn't know centepedes were dangerous at all, yikes!!! And having had kidney stones and given birth, birth is a walk in the park compared. If your stone is still there, you might want to blast it. Since I blasted mine (curiously in the uk), never had any more problems. Don't forget to drink plenty of water and cut salt, alcohol etc for a bit. I felt bad when Joaquim trashed your path😅! Did he realise? Take care

[@fernandogomes1348]

How did you get rid of your kidney stones, it’s very painful isn’t it? If you make videos I would love to see how they make fresh cheese, queijo fresco which is done by a lot of farmers and people eat them daily. Thanks for keeping us abreast of things on the farm.

[@debbiegarza1287]

Could you borrow a few of sheep to trim the olive tree shoots?

[@LiLBitsDK]

the fall till = good when you need to sow new seeds, the summer till = bad (exposes the soil and kills every live organism in the soil) and makes it harder for the soil to absorb the rainwater which then creates erosion issues and draught... you can see the results of not killing the soil in the summer, it improves the soil... so with your own eyes you have noticed the benefit of being good to the soil we need the young people to understand why farming is important... else we are all gonna get really hungry... I kinda hope to get a mini-scale farm going when I move to PT... but it won't be on the same scale as Joaquim, he does a great amount of work on a lot of land.

[@OKportugal]

Yes i covered this in the video 😊

[@melinda5777]

WOW! You don't have sandals on! I don't think I've ever seen you in Rubbers! (Boots) 🤣🤣🤣 Nice to see a video again. Your neighbor is such a nice guy.😊 🙏❤️🇺🇸🇵🇹⛵️👣😊🤙

[@OKportugal]

I only wear them this time of year when the fields are muddy and its rainy 🤣

[@lesleycarswell5207]

Thanks Ken thoroughly enjoyed the video, sorry to hear you've been through the mill the last couple of weeks. I've been off KZbin for a while but I'm all caught up and looking forward to all looking forward to all your videos 😊 take care both 😉

[@assuncaomeireles198]

Seja bem vindo senhor Ken e espero que esteja melhor realmente passou um mau bocado. Adoro ver o Joaquim a lavrar a terra é muito bom haver ainda alguns agricultores é pena que os jovens nao gostem trabalhar na terra. Muito obrigado foi excelente vidio . Espero que fique completamente bem e volte sempre God bless you 🙏👍👍👍 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐆🐆

[@annar6430]

Hi Ken...we call them 40 lega...so dangerous, specially if they get into your house. Use a machete on them..❤from 🇯🇲🌺🐠

[@linmaritz1046]

Welcome back yip kidney stones are really painful glad you are over that

[@OKportugal]

I thought that was the worst pain ever until the centipede bite 😂

[@Nietieismyname]

Last Sunday no OKPORTUGAL! Are you ill again or only posting on Patreon? We miss you!

[@OKportugal]

We just released a new video today ❤ kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZCbdoV8fZaCZq8

[@juliemarkham7481]

We have been to Portugal a number of times and are fascinated by the cork oak trees and how they strip and process the bark. Any chance you could do a vlog on this please?

[@jasonalaounis6223]

Ken those discs are called harrows. The type of plowing is called harrowing.👊

[@charlescharles1345]

Hi I am Charles from India your videos very nice

[@franciscoarroyo7498]

Portuguese tradition, anybody using the wood bread oven?

[@OKportugal]

Joaquim's wife bakes all the time in theirs. We haven't used ours in a while though.

[@thehynelife]

You have a beautiful house. Im finding it really difficult to find houses out there that have habitation licences 🙈 any tips? X

[@mariajoseguerreiro9119]

❤❤❤

[@lsfg07]

Do you have to damage/remove all those grape vines? You could probably do thr fence and not damage the vines... no?

[@slanwar]

Here in NJ they want over $10000 to install a fence on a 40’x120’, so keeping the old fence.

[@susannah1948]

Ouch that sting sounds awful. Glad you feeling better.

[@OKportugal]

It was something else for sure 😅

[@schoppepetzer9267]

Could you not punch U-shape nails/wires reversed at three different spots between posts bottom fence, ie. hammer them into the ground?

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Great relationship with neighbours. Love these episodes. Take care

[@OKportugal]

It sure is :)

[@perunut4656]

You definitely had some bad luck! What did you have on your feet for it to sting you? Apple cider vinegar is meant to be good for kidney stones apparently. Unfortunately I suspect not as refreshing as a beer :)