We've Waited Years For This!!! | PORTUGAL FARM LIFE

Its been nearly 4 years since we moved from the UK to Central Portugal and bought our farm in Castelo Branco. We have slowly been renovating and upgrading our farm house and barn but this is probably the coolest addition so far! As the seasons change, so do the various jobs around our farm, and this week its all been about mowing and cleaning up the olive grove in time for the olive harvest. We also catch up with Joaquim and Costa for a beer and a bit of flail moving with the tractor.
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[@brianashton1428]

(Moira Ashton) Awwwww! So pleased to hear Mimosa is clear of Leishmaniasis, hoooray!! Love to you all, ❤❤❤❤❤xxxxx

[@OKportugal]

I know! We are so happy for her! ❤

[@ruthconstantino6861]

Thanks for the cool update re your new cooling & heating installation, featuring Joachim again (i'll never tire of your exposes on his rural farming), Gina and her art, Mimo & Eddie, and those Portugeese 😊!

[@fearedlegend]

Another great video. So happy for Mimosa and it’s always nice to see you guys and that Joaquim is a genuine solid good human being. Always enjoy him. I wished he learned English or you learned Portuguese because your friendship with flourish even more. A sit down interview with a translator would be great although I think Joaquim may be too modest

[@diogonpbrito]

Hello! You should look into covering your outside walls with capoto. It´s like a drywall and plaster composite that´s applied with a net. Should keep the heat in in the winter and out in the summer and save you a lot of euros on your electric bill.

[@deborahwhite2339]

That air con will be a godsend in the height of summer. Thank God sweet Mimo is feeling better. 🙂👍👍🇨🇦

[@raymonde4272]

Congratulations on getting the air conditioning. And it's always great to see Joaquim working on the land, something he clearly loves. Great news about Nemo too.

[@gjm456]

Read in the news yesterday....Portugal (entire country) went 6 consecutive days running 100% off grid using only hydro, wind , and solar. 👍👍👍 BTW In US we call that tractor attachment a "Bush Hog".

[@Silverbull007]

Hey Ken we had those poisonous pod plants in South Africa , we used to call them Malputte . I remember as a boy a dog ate a pod and if memory serves correct , it died. Very poisonous indeed as you say. Cheers from OZ , Sean

[@dennisbrooks6988]

Making fires all the time to stay warm will get old, so a air system is wonderful. Jaoquim is the best, such a hard worker and a funny guy too. Ginas art is so wonderful, shes very talented.

[@luluelme]

Ah, electric blanket is a winner! We have a derelict house in Northern Spain and it gets quite chilly there on winter nights, electric blanket was indeed one of the best investments we've done 😅

[@TiagoBentoRealEstatePortugal]

Happy to see mimo is better ❤️ congrats on the air conditioning! Highly reccomended out here 😅😅

[@michelebushnik2874]

Oh gosh, air conditioning! What a luxury for Ken and Gina!!❤❤

[@michelebushnik2874]

I suspect, with Juoguin plowing down that toxic seed head, they will produce multitude in spring, that farm needs to set down now a high pre emergent control so none of those seeds reproduce. And try to seed next year a good crop. 😊

[@elainemcgran8828]

It's the same thing here in Ireland when the farmers are doing their fields, you can't even open a window 😮

[@user-xi4mm1tk8j]

Well done on creating a beautiful farm after 4 years Kenny & Gina ! You are real 'boers' now ! Enjoy you new air conditioning ...Lots of love & hugs x x x

[@OKportugal]

Thanks Catherine! Morgan coming to visit again soon. Will be great to see him again 😊

[@user-xi4mm1tk8j]

Yes , I know & he will love to see the changes on the farm since he last visited you Kenny ! He is taking a nice long well deserved vacation in his campervan soon ! Wish I was going with him to visit you & Gina too ! Have fun together... Lots of love to you both & take care , Cath x x x@@OKportugal '♥

[@katefinnegan8129]

Happy to hear about Nemo. Air con is a plus. Lovely to see the ‘Tractor Cowboy’ as always. Have a great week Ken and Gina.

[@ChristineKelly1000]

Ken, I Googled this for you, about the flies. What smells keep flies away? Eucalyptus oil is a good option, but you can also use lavender, citrus, pine, clove, peppermint, and thyme essential oils. Most flies hate these scents, so the oils will act as a fly repellent.

[@cathythomas2692]

I am also excited to hear whether it fixes the damp in the winter. In the US, we call them "heated mattress pads" and they often have graduated warmth so that your feet are the warmest zone and dual controls for larger beds that accommodate 2 people. Really an upgrade! .

[@kathybaugh3823]

Great news about Mimosa and being Leishmaniasis free. Very happy! All you love and care has paid off. ❤🎉

[@chriskasprzyk6235]

I can understand Joaquim as I find something kind of zen-like running a tractor, plus the sense of accomplishment as you get the instant feedback of the results of your time and labor. We had been looking at buying some land in central Portugal and getting a tractor and running a small farm in cooperation with locals like Joaquim. It seems very much like rural Texas but nowhere near as hot. Sadly the death of NHR will put an immediate end to that idea. Be careful about putting a deck or other airflow obstruction close to the heat pump compressor. Clear and adequate airflow is absolutely crucial for those things to run properly. Inadequate airflow will lead to a quick death to those units and reduce their efficiency drastically.

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

What a game changer for you guys aircond . It's a beautiful thing. Joaquim is in his element. He loves what he does. Will you have a sit-down interview with him ? What a gift you guys were given that Mimo is free of that nasty disease. 🙏 Sending you much love❤ from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki

[@OKportugal]

its been amazing during our last hot week of the year!!! All the very best to you guys :)

[@michelebushnik2874]

Im supper happy Nemo is negative! And I adore you 2 and all the animals!

[@robine916]

Congrats on the a/c! We have them and they work really well as a dehumidifier. don't forget to clean the inside units 1x/year as they can become gross, like the window a/c units. There are kits you can buy online. Also give the outside unit a good rinse with the hose a few times a year as dust/dirt/leaves can build up. Yay! So happy Mimo is doing well!💕

[@OKportugal]

Thanks for the tip!

[@lesleycarswell5207]

Amazing air-conditioning I really don't know how you've both managed without it, goosey gooseys are funny 😅 my gran had 2 and they really were thugs ❤ take care all

[@CerahHedrick]

Heated blankets (mattress pad) are absolutely the best, a must have! Highly recommend.

[@pb973]

Healthy animals come from good owners taking proper care of them. So I'm not surprised about Mimosa. Growing up in Texas there was never a thought of not having a good A/C. Glad y'all were able to put A/C's throughout your dwelling along with heating. Yes Gina, the dampness will be gone.🥳

[@sheenadoughty8471]

Hi Ken and Gina, super happy about Nemo being free of Leishmania, great news, congratulations on aircon too, that will make such a difference to you, don’t know how you have managed without it…you live in paradise, even with the flies🤣😎🇵🇹🪴

[@virginiajorgensen8614]

Another great video. Great to see Joaquim and Gina. I like Gina’s drawings.

[@janusdeeg]

I love your laid back way of presentation, very entertaining and informative. Off topic, don't place your computer monitor in front of a window. Staring into the outdoor light makes your pupils contract, hence making focussing on your screen more difficult. Always put your monitor perpendicular to light sources ( no light from behind to prevent annoying reflections). In your case turn it 90 ° counter clockwise.

[@lapsedluddite3381]

But then you get glare on the screen from the window! I love having my desk in facing my window, i's lovely to gaze out when taking a break from the screen. The window faces northwest and has lace curtains, it makes a very comfortable workstation.

[@pauline-bc-com-missp]

Dogs are happy, farm looking good, (green).and air conditioning, wow. Things are looking up, awesome.

[@ianglover3642]

Two very happy Dogs 😍!

[@strawberries1411]

Finally AC, it must feel like a treat after years in that scorching heat. We are renovating a house in the tropics and my first priority laid on hubby's table was AC. I want to be able to sleep without flying insects especially mosquitos. Request granted! ..going for a month visit coming november😁

[@Setinmywaysalways]

While olive leaf has very few side effects, it can cause nausea in some dogs. Discontinue use if your dog experiences nausea, vomiting or digestive issues. At 3.51 munching on the Leaves.

[@celiapereira5223]

Congrats on your a/c👏 and great news on Nemo💯

[@myitaliantherapyginafiore4414]

So exciting. One step at a time. Love watching your progress and trips. Headed your way this winter to find a property Dec - March. I even began my own channel because of all the Portuguese inspiration. I want to share my property search so practicing with my renovation projects. Thanx for all of the inspiration and adventures. Cheers Gina in Upstate New York USA moving to Portugal

[@adriancollie1322]

I got us a portable AC unit a few years ago when the dogs seemed to be suffering. Best thing I ever did and thats just with the UK summers, nothing compared to yours! All I have to do is chuck the flexi duct out the window.

[@OKportugal]

We got one in the first year but i think we got a dud one as it was really rattley and noisey and the amount of heat coming out of the plastic exhaust tube was negating the cooling effect inside the room... we had it going out the window but the 2 metres of piping inside the room was radiating so much heat that it cancelled out the cooling effect.

[@mechanics4all405]

why dont you use rotatioal grazing,to keep gras down and improve soil,also dont burn wood,use for veg beds as organic matter,hugo culture,regenerative farming,dig ponds etc water catchment

[@anadossantos1429]

🦆🦆❤

[@patrickazumah]

I will like to work with this farmers ❤❤❤

[@tessi05]

Great video! Sending hugs and a bit of fomo from Cape Town🇿🇦

[@alittleheavenonearth]

Looking great ❤ sending our ❤!! Work it Gina!! Show everyone women can get a good workout 🫶🏻

[@daffs0]

Great video Looking really nice Loved watching the tractor 🚜 and the man who drives it ( sorry didn’t no how to spell his name ) Glad doggy is ok now 🥰 Thank you for sharing 😁

[@sheilakerr-jones4345]

Curious, can you not insulate from inside?

[@James-um8pq]

are you going to set uk a OK Portugal web shop for the olive oil, cheese and drawings

[@RupertsPortugal]

Noice!

[@pbeneke7604]

Lekker man,enjoy😅

[@patriciaflaherty]

I clicked this video hoping it was one of those little extra fluffy cows...so disappointed 😢😂.

[@lolitabonita08]

Mosquitos are number one and then flies and the roaches (german)...three in my black list..

[@casaMariaPT]

Hi guy's was it an all in one (product and fitting) package that you bought, or did you have to source your own install

[@OKportugal]

It was an all in one job. We bought the units from Leroy Merlin in Castelo Branco... its a brand called Aire+ which according to the salesman is made by Mitsubishi. We have 4 heads indoors (two 12000btu and two 9000 btu) and two outdoor boxes. They work really well. Do Heating, Cooling and Dehumidification and can be controlled with a Wifi app too) When we bought them they cost 749.00 each (1500 for both split systems) and the fitting worked out at around 900 euros (around 2400 total cost). The fitters were a third party company organised by Leroy Merlin called Zerograus Climatização from Castelo Branco and they did a really fantastic job!

[@casaMariaPT]

Thank you guys for the comprehensive answer.@@OKportugal

[@victorsummers2283]

Will the sheep eat the olive leaves? Goats will for sure.

[@CerahHedrick]

Can you give a 👍 for the ac installers? Estimated cost for ac purchase and install?

[@OKportugal]

it was 2400 euros for all 4 units installed and completed (4 interior units and two exterior)... two 9000 btu and two 12000 btu units. We are very impressed with the performance so far

[@CerahHedrick]

@@OKportugal thank you so much, well worth it!

[@charlesvanonselen6251]

A/c looks great there Ken, they did a fantastic job. You spoke about flies bugging you there but do you get mosquitoes at all??? Just curious! Gratz for Mimo!

[@OKportugal]

yes occasionally we have them for a few weeks, then they go away... maybe a couple of times a year, but only at night and its not too bad. I think the fish in the well and dam eat most of them! Flies are the bad one but thats also very seasonal and not the whole year too.

[@luissilva1102]

Hi Ken, would you be interested in filming a house In the silver coast? And if you would, what would you charge?

[@lorimontcalm9086]

Ah AC!! Flies and the poo not a good combo 🤢!! See ya whenever!! Hugs from 🇨🇦

[@VipanKumar-nn4hq]

Hlo bro

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Garden looks wonderful as you walk by💐🌺🎉. Dogs are beautiful Slurry is the worst. -- no , when they cut hay & stuff it’s ,left for mts & then after harvest spread on the fields. AWFUL😣

[@STICKlaPISSSE]

"Erva-do-Diabo"

[@gjm456]

The problem with your dog. Is that the equivalent of HEARTWORM ? (transmitted by mosquitoes) Do you have that there?

[@OKportugal]

No but but I think you get heartworm here too. Our dog has an incurable parasitic infection called Leishmaniasis. The parasites live in the bone marrow, and although they can be suppressed through medication, they can't be fully eradicated. They are transmitted through the bite of an infected sand fly, and untreated dogs can pass it onto other dogs.

[@patrickkonig]

Great news about Nemo.

[@melinda5777]

Great video! The grass looks good. Y'all are going to sleep for days under the air conditioning!!! So happy for Y'all! Something happened with my Patreon. Their fixing it. Just wanted to let you know. 🙏❤️🇺🇸🇵🇹⛵️👣🤙🫠

[@OKportugal]

Thanks Melinda, its really awesome! :)

[@gail9906]

Your property is looking lovely. I look forward to knowing if the humidity has improved Gina? 🐕🐕❤️🇦🇺🦘