Winter Days Working on Our Stone Cottage and Homestead

[@pamelahardy9937]

well done .. . I am really enjoying your channel. I have recently had a stroke - -you and Victoria are helping my rehabilitation. Thank you.

[@LifebyLiving]

Sorry to hear about your stroke Pamela. Wishing you well in your recovery ☺️

[@kathymathis5396]

My husband and I just started watching your video tonight..We plan to go back and watch at the beginning..We are in Georgia USA..We enjoy watching and wish you the best..

[@peggyday236]

Great job on the drive! Its a proper farm road now. ok, so I think you need a tractor to do that mowing.

[@susanyates4233]

The driveway must have been a massive backbreaking job, Ricky, and well done Victoria. Best wishes.

[@nicwilliams00]

Rember wired headphones...back in the day.....ahhh the good old days. Haha. Going back and watching all your videos from the start.

[@michaelhayden5264]

Mowing that much grass - well you will not need to go to the gym and will also have more than 20000 steps. Cheers

[@shirleygraham6229]

One positive, you are working uphill with an empty barrow and downhill with the full one. That's an unexpected bonus with that sort of work. Great going. Best wishes.

[@MrJav268]

Nice people!

[@LifebyLiving]

Thank you!🥰

[@mariadange06]

I like that Victoria is more part of the narrative and content, good balance. Well done 😊

[@lesbendo6363]

When we bought our farm.2 1/2 years ago the first thing we bought was a tractor. OMG it saved me solo much back breaking work. 🇨🇦

[@shaunsworld430]

Well done Ricky!!!!! You did a great job there….. Have to say when Victoria pops up in the videos she makes me smile, such a beautiful woman with a angels soul….. You make a great team

[@imp736]

I could pet that donkey all day long, I absolutely love them.

[@kindlydude]

You guys cracked me up when Victoria tried to get Ricky to stretch just beyond his limit. My husband "kindlydude" is just as stiff though he has worked on stretching 'beyond his limit" for years ...to no avail ...that well-needed chuckle got me to be one of your new subscribers. Hope to chuckle & laugh some more. You both seem like humble, hard-working people who know how to have fun. I'm looking forward to laughing with you on your progress in sunny Portugal, from Oklahoma, U.S.A. ~Tara (kindlydude's wife)

[@ZeeCeeCreations]

Look after your wrist, Ricky! You don’t want to risk a permanent injury. Sweet Victoria… what a trooper! Such a huge job!! Blessings to you both!

[@Andbygrace7024]

Time to get a donkey for Teddy. They are sweet

[@kwells8807]

Donkeys are very social animals. I'm surprised they don't have two! He was probably wanting your attention...and a treat!

[@masteringfemininepower]

Donkeys don’t like being alone, they should always have a companion,that’s why it was calling 😢

[@jul7291]

I really like your channel and the way you're developing it. Your video skills were already great to start with, and you have a way for storytelling. I'm really enjoying getting to 'know' you and Victoria, and follow your work on the homestead. Don't do your body in though - you only have one!

[@64cuspofchange]

You both are the sweetest people and I pray the best for you 😇

[@raymonde4272]

Happy New year to you both. Plenty of progress being made with the path, hopefully your wrist starts to feel better soon. It's nice to see more of Victoria in the vlogs.

[@mikeduda3173]

After all my years watching KZbin I finally see a tool I've never seen before. I love the needle hammer. Good luck. Looks like a lot of work but hey

[@dianesmith5254]

Happy New year to you both. A very productive start to the New Year, get some wrist supports to protect your wrists from strain.

[@monikacarless_wordwitch]

Hope your wrist heals quickly, I know that frustrated feeling! Imagine having your own oranges, wow!

[@erhardt1477]

Should young get one of those fancy lawnmowers that you could sit on..? 😊 With a big box at the back and then you could do quite easily… or so I’m told 😂 Have a sunny day everybody… Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 Oh… By the way… don’t do the road for me, I bought myself a old English 4x4 … a old Defender … This car can go ANYWHERE 💪👍👋

[@juliad1768]

Both hard grafting there, hope your hand heals quickly and you can finish off your track wow you were hard at it, good to see more of Victoria now xxx

[@sarahnd]

We also find that the only way to really get a rest is to go stay at someone else's remote property!! Not willing to give up the setting, but need a break from the responsibility 👍 If you weren't so far away, we'd pop over and borrow that tool for breaking up the concrete on the stones - looks really effective, but understand the compressor needing to catch its breath every few minutes. I was putting down flooring with a leaky nail gun last summer and the compressor ran nearly constantly -- and that is with a tool that is not supposed to leak air! The track is looking beautiful - take care of that wrist!

[@bevtrue6937]

Yes, it is braying. Haha. Love your description of the needles. The house is looking so awesome.

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Comment from an “old lady “. Be very careful of wrist and joint injuries. Invest in a brace before you go back to it. I’m loving your dynamic, the two of you are so in synch.. Cheers from an Australian Grandmother ❤️🇦🇺

[@lucy2beme]

Hi Ricky and Victoria. The donkey is so sweet, they are fantastic guard animals. Donkeys will alarm, with that loud voice, when there is a preditor. A donkey will also kill coyote or other preditors. They are fantastic animals. Your place is looking so nice. I can't believe how much progress you two have made.

[@stefanroberts9658]

Wow People Goin Back To StoneCottages Awesome..What A Beautiful Surprise

[@beverleybarclay7990]

Hi, when I first found your channel and you first started your adventures in Portugal, I wanted to see more of Victoria, so I am a very happy camper. Thank you. From your friend Zip in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 😉

[@KG-ui7ji]

I was thinking why isn't Victoria helping you instead of squeezing orange juice .....but then pleased to see her getting stuck in mowing. I'm 59 woman and on a rural property and I spend alot of my time mowing long grass and grafting away. It is never ending so you have to enjoy it and also look after yourself.

[@sparkle6093]

Victoria also has a job.

[@disappearingoffgridfreshst5339]

For the concrete you need an air chisel, for most of those scalers you can get the air chisel attachment

[@elizabethfleck6536]

Goodness. . . Please knit or purchase a neck gator. A loose scarf is dangerous around anything mechanical.❤

[@klazyy641]

You two make my day! Wish I had the luck of finding such a fitting mate who would share the load, cheerfully, help with the 'healing' (although painful; needful), and fixing genuine orange juice to top it all off??? OMG! Thanks for a totally enjoyable (on my end) episode. All the best to your family this New Year---the "puppies" included, of course.

[@PickinDoc]

Tape the wrist: there's a type of self-adhesive ace bandage that will give it support. You can go pretty tight and it really helps!

[@Satya2btrue]

How lovely the oranges look, you could boil up the orange rind then blend them and make an orange almond cake. Delicious! Or grate the rind and dry it to use in your cooking, I hate wasting any part of them.

[@blondecardsncrafts]

Great job guys. Victoria, that Orange juice looked delicious! 😃

[@Reet64]

Wow! That’s a lot of work! Do take care not to injure yourselves. There. I’ve done my “motherly” duty of saying that.

[@chadpurser]

Great job! You'll need a circle or turnaround part of the driveway too!

[@ourlifeinportugal]

Im really amazed how much u can say in a video, where i usually have no clue what to say u just keep going (well ment ofc 😊) something to learn there for me

[@y.lelivelt2619]

Wow,the stones you've trying the needle hammer became almost white Ricky.I suggest to buy a better compressor,because you have a lot of work to do in the future on the Barn. Think about the hammer and saw you gonna use then. It works so much easier with an aircompressor. The path becomes nicer and nicer,but you have to take care for yourself Ricky. In a few day youre wrist gave a big protest ( than I think about the hammer you are gonna use in the Barn), so slow down a bit. The orange juice looked really orange and I think this was the best juice ever. Made with love and the oranges are yours!

[@monkncook]

The dog that came into your life definitely chose you. He looks so happy now. Happy ending.

[@johnnyd.7998]

Congratulations on your move to Portugal. You guys are adorable, and so are your dogs! Greetings from Canada. 😁

[@sirrichardpumpaloaf8154]

Great work. Would be interesting if at the end of each video you posted your daily steps! 🤔

[@Elsa-xoxo]

You two are so adorable. Love your content.

[@jacquipettitt3389]

Greetings lovely people and Happy New Year. Looking forward to seeing all your upcoming projects. All best wishes for a successful 2023.

[@athollmcnicoll1028]

What you need to soothe them aching muscles is a nice hot bath with Mustard Seeds crushed. But word of warning try not to fall asleep as first time I had it given to me after working on my Uncle's farm, well lets say his wife found me snoring my head off and the water temp was ice cold. That is Perthshire, Scotland for you and the bath was outside the byre .

[@marlenestander904]

How peaceful that farm break was! So happy you could both relax and that Teddy and Poppy had a great time too. As you said...New energy for the next year. All the best and much success for 2023. Back breaking work for you there, Ricky,and Victoria enjoyed every moment of tormenting you with stretching exercises 😁 Track is looking good and Victoria did an excellent job of mowing there too. Nothing better than freshly squeezed orange juice made from your own oranges! Take care

[@terryevans5476]

Just discovered your channel. Will be following for sure

[@chantaln6843]

Watching Rick trying to stretch was absolutely hilarious 😂

[@anneliesjoss]

Perhaps a few goats could clear that meadow!? 😁 Ricky, the driveway looks awesome! Sorry your wrist is so sore 🥴

[@dweamy1]

Great progress, and do listen to your body when it's telling you it's had enough 🙂

[@petro3441]

Wow i love mawing lawn. Wish i could help Victoria. The path looks great.❤

[@DonyMaxine]

There is a horse barn a mile away from our house. My friend had a mule she kept over there you could hear Frank the mule bray for his dinner.

[@misskittie]

Try Sandblasting! Should work a lot faster!

[@heiditobin4341]

Excellent teamwork!

[@edithp.7213]

Happy New Year! You two make a great team! Great things happen when two hard working people put their minds to a common goal and their eyes on the prize. I see a riding lawn mower in your future.

[@jsims963]

You should read the book running with Sherman.it’s about donkeys and how smart they are

[@jacjak5961]

Hi Ricky, this is the first notification of a video since you left Cindy's & were at home getting ready to sell your home. Looks like i have missed out on loads of progress you have made, will have to go back & catch up. Hope your wrist is feeling better. Great job on the road way & cutting all that long grass. Take care, love & light & happy new year to all.

[@sahlaamorris3180]

Donkeys are such lovely intelligent animals . You probably have a subluxation in your wrist. Theis means one of your wrist bones was pulled out of alignment because of the hard work you are doing and you need a chiropracter who does other joints other than the spine. Best of luck and Happy New Year!.

[@pitsnipe5559]

We used those to remove paint from the decks aboard ship when I was in the Navy. Very load!

[@Marie-yx5ie]

I love the curve Ricky, that Orange Juice looked gorgeous Victoria. I can't drink it the acid causes me bladder infections. I love oranges though. You might have to take a few day's to rest that wrist, when we are pushing ourselves, our bodies don't be long about letting us know, that we need to stop, tut tut tut.. Fair play to Victoria pushing that petrol lawnmower, it certainly isn't an easy job. Love the video's guy's. 👍😉🇮🇪☘️

[@micheleparadis2808]

Ricky, you are very talented at film making. Your videos are a joy to watch. Really enjoy your little family. Have a great week.

[@dragonflysdiscoveries7567]

Great video kids. I would have put the word out in the village if someone would like there sheep to graze in your meadow for a few days. And you keep the sheep manure :) Love watching you videos and can't wait to start looking for my little part of Portugal

[@suzannecuerrier279]

You are like a mule! Such a hard worker!

[@appeltaart47]

That was really hard work for the both of you. Hope the wrist is doing better.

[@lulubelle0bresil]

aaaawwww love everything! we need more Teddy and Francisco clips! 😄🥰

[@lulubelle0bresil]

(braying and all)

[@bryansarty3821]

Happy New Year Ricky and Victoria. We've always enjoyed your episodes but I have noticed that they have become even better with the effort and care that you put into them. Well done! From personal experience your aches and pains will just increase as the years roll on Ricky. Keep up with the stretching (everyday). It will help along with a good massage every once in a while. Cheers! Bryan

[@michelleblandine]

Good morning from Nairobi 😊 it's been a while since i last watched you guys,I have been away since December but am catching up now.Sorry about your wrist I hope it's nothing serious Ricky, so good to see you guys on The Newbys ❤,they had actually mentioned you guys yesterday then I saw you guys comment 💃💃💃,ok let me binge watch as I look out for your greenhouse video 😂 enjoy your week, looking lovely Victoria ❤

[@matthunt2128]

Slow down bud, if its done today, tomorrow or next week, it makes little difference in the big picture. We came here for a different pace of life, so pace it different.

[@gooby2doobydo725]

…@Ricky…I hope your wrist is doing much better now. Prayers.

[@malcolmrowland6438]

Hi guys Love the video (first time watcher) With the needle gun remember to add some air tool oil it helps a lot

[@cheryllytle4955]

The grass is very green

[@shirleydaras6355]

Happy 2023 to you both Ricky and Victoria, the driveway has come along nicely- sorry you hurt your wrist 😢 Victoria the grass cutting went well 👍😊 you both work well together 😆👍❣️ was lovely seeing the fur babies enjoying the other farm with the animals 😻😻👍❣️ Thanks for sharing. Hope your wrist heals quickly 😻😻🦋🪅🎉 waiting for next week 😊👍❣️

[@clairecooper9931]

Wow the run way looks great 🙌 so happy that the tool is finally working out on the walls. You both are working hard so take care of yourselves, slow and steady wins the race 😆 but we all do it, rush to get things done. Have a great week 😁

[@annmcintosh4524]

You work so hard! Things are looking good!

[@TheAngela2468]

Yes and i hope you did have a happy Xmas 😊

[@TheAngela2468]

And new year

[@suestutzle2779]

You need a couple of donkeys to help with the mowing. They like to have company though so two would be nice. Watch that wrist Ricky, you don't want to have an injury that takes weeks to heal. The oranges look wonderful.

[@andymccabe6712]

Ha! - more useful pulling stuff around the site....!!

[@suestutzle2779]

@@andymccabe6712 they also make useful 'watch dogs' as they know if there is something out of place or strangers around and bray very loudly to let you know.

[@Claycat4]

Wow! I wish I had 1/2 your energy! Well done, you two!

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@Coyotehello]

Great videos, I have binged watch a few. In your "about section" it would be great to have your location, land dimensions and configurations, wells, price paid, how you went about buying it and "things to avoid and be aware of" etc. Of course you might not want to share that but it is very useful information for people (like us!) wanting to buy properties in Portugal. Cheers, a

[@maureenlowther7621]

Have just come across your channel what a massive project with your drive love your vlogs hope to see many more.

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

Happy New Year to you both, Teddy and Poppy too🥰 Oh my goodness, Francisco is gorgeous. Donkeys are one of my very favourite animals, there's many an ill-treated one needing a good home😉 Those oranges looked super juicy!! Victoria, you did an amazing job of the grass, no flippin' wonder you're both so fit!! I love seeing your progress.

[@michaelhayden5264]

I know that this is 1 year (or 10 months) after the event, but did you ever consider a larger (builders) wheel barrow. One that takes also half as much again as the old barrow you are using. Cheers and thanks for sharing your story.

[@robbierobinson8977]

Ricky, about your wrist, beware as it could be a torn cartilage in the wrist. Alternatively ligament strains. The TFCC cartilage can also be irritated so just watch out with it. Rest! Or see a physio (i am one)

[@jbjcjb]

Love your channel. Coming along nicely. Keep it up. Xxx

[@lesleysluyters2165]

Just love your channel. Hope your wrist heals soon and is nothing too sinister ❤️❤️❤️

[@punjabseth260]

nice👍👌

[@lesley2110]

You need a ride on!, 😮......good job both of you

[@doriskuhberger8559]

Hello Victoria and Ricky. I hope you all had a great New Year. Well done Victoria on the mowing. Praying that your wrist is getting better. Love and Blessings to you all. Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

[@HeidiPriest]

Hello you two well done getting this far, hope younsoon better

[@adrianpiek941]

Cheers Ricky, if the savings allow, you should compact (rent the compactor) for the gravel tracks. Happy 2023.

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Thanks for sharing. Take care both of you. Happy new year.

[@pathogan4854]

A fair pair of workhorses fairplay to both ! delighted the needle hammer is working out ! great video guys !!

[@dianebaker5243]

Lovely video. Thanks for sharing both 😀

[@wiebkeb5758]

Happy new year to you, too. Are you planning an area at the end of your track to turn the van around or will it be drive in and reverse out? Great to see that you have found a solution to get the concrete of the stones. The tiny house is so beautiful with all those windows that let all the light in that full plaster on the walls would be a shame. Wish you all the strength you need for that work. 💪

[@lauraquigley6403]

Happy New Year to you & Victoria! Glad you got a few days away. You work very hard! Happy you found a tool that works for your tiny home! Oranges look delicious. How sweet that Victoria is taking good care of Ricky! Good job mowing Victoria!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@leila.mendes]

Lovely couple!Happy new year from Brazil!

[@karipreston1204]

Such a great channel!