Haven’t really done a complete farm tour of the land and many have asked for it. So, thought I would oblige this week. The farm is 2.5 hectares, with 1 hectare being between the access road and top public road.
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I was looking back and I can't find the info where you bought that metal shed from or how much it cost? Might get one for my property assuming I buy it in may.
How much rain did you get yesterday I hope it was a lot 🧐 have you thought of using The downspout from the gutter on the backside corner of the house to take a shower when it’s raining Just an idea for a well needed shower put the fireplace on first Always be thinking outside the box I hope you brought the compost toilet in before it rained
When are we making ham out of this pigs?
Hello Cindy what is the name of the village with cafe shop?
Those wonderful granit stones are full of history and memories.
Great job on everything, looking forward to spring when everything starts to bloom. Congrats for all your hard work.
Thanks for the tour of your lans Cindy you have plenty of work to do. Can I sugest you plant maize in the old pig paddock the cobbs are feed and the stalks bedding. You believe one off your sows is pregnant make sure she is not iron deficient as she may eat her litter. My mum had a sow who did that she stopped it by feeding her sows a stew of meat(old cracker sheep) and veg including maize cobbs. This was after the vet explained why she was doing it, iron deficeincy. everthing is coming on beautifully with your farm Keep strong and healthy . Lana Australia
Even though I've spent lots of time on the farm I really enjoyed watching this tour.
I couldn't think of anywhere to else to slap that (no longer needed) GB car magnet 😂
The greenhouse has passed the test! Great to see it still standing after those winds 👍🏽
~ Luise 🇬🇧 🇵🇹
Thanks for the property update now I know the layout where everything’s at was curious about that where what was where Nice progress in a year if you can do it anybody can do it thank you for being a role model Cindy Portugal need to cut you a check to put the word out that 💪you can do it 💪👍✌️🤙❤️🇵🇹❤️
Are you plan on having a flush toilet to have the sock away that far away ?
Stunning landscape and a beautiful farm 🌞😎
Piggies ! Greedy as always.
Hi Cindy loved the farm tour everything is coming together slowly you are doing great.
Hi Cindy. Thanks for the tour! Love the land and the boulders. Will you plant the veggies in the "winter sowing" section into beds at some point? or will you just take off the tops, let them grow and eat them (smaller)? Sorry, not sure how the system works. Good luck with all your plans!
A long way to becoming a farmer, you did it….great job. Maybe buy over next door farm for yourself IF it's up for sale for an affordable price 🤔🙂😉😀
For those who are curious like us, Cindy can you draw on paper what your land looks like, indicating landmarks like big boulders and your house, because even though this tour was delightful we could not get the exact farm in our minds or map it out as if it was an apartment……Just curious, if you feel this is something you do not want to reveal then be so, …… we understand….just asking ok? We know Portuguese boarders are (just stones and trees.)
Thank you for the walk about – though the fast pace in the middle gave me vertigo -LOL. It is so beautiful. Sometime, it would be interesting to have a walk around the village.
Nice tour!
Cindy can you post a Plat map of the farm (if you have a Plat available)?
The rock formations are awesome 👌
Great progress Cindy 🤗👍💯