
This week the ceiling goes up and more work is done on the cordwood wall. It’s hard to believe that a year ago this kitchen was just a couple of ruined, crumbling walls.
Rooibos Tea Loaf Recipe
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Pleasure to help you Cindy,
As you know, so I think your viewers should know, nobody who volunteers work on your farm gets paid, or does the work for financial gain, ok a few exchanges of services happens but that's more good will gesture s than anything else. I personally offer my help to people because they need it and I can provide it, just makes me feel happy inside😁
I think it is so kind and supportive that you acknowledge Nick's ongoing help as has The Indie Projects. I wish others he has helped did that. He has helped so many people who need to own the extent of his help.
I am so happy you are getting your kitchen water tight before the rains come, all work done so far is looking amazing 👏 👌 😍
Cindy why do you not listen to the excellent advice you have been given? You constantly waste your hard earned money buying inadequate / inappropriate products? Which then take up so much more time and effort? I don’t understand why you did not buy what Mick recommended for your kitchen insulation? By not listening you made a job that could have been done in a day too one that took up 2-3 days.
This is a constantly happening on your farm = poor fencing for pigs ( redone 4 times), water storage = 4 times, hours trying to do cord wood, hours cutting bottles. Cindy it’s time for you to listen & take best advice from people who are genuinely trying to help you & stop wasting your money & peoples time.
Great to see all these improvements. And great to have such wonderful friends like Nick and Morten. You're blessed.
Your grandson is so adorable. Cheers Filipa
Hi Cindy. Lovely to have help like that… good workers both of them. Did Morten find his own finca yet? How long is Morten staying with you? Regards Rickard 🇸🇪
Keep up the good work.
Love how the kitchen is shapping up, 👍. But why is the insulation black ? mould
Thandi knows how to find the crumbs .
Lovely to see neighbours helping each other. It is very evident that Nick cares a lot about Cindy ( jokes apart) and Cindy knows exactly what to cook to give Nick and Morten a treat. Lucky to have have such a community around you.
Great sense of community.. team effort, well done, looking amazing.
I have my 🤞🤞🤞🤞 for your rain Just maybe Morten rain dance will work🤞🤞🤞🤞
Cindy you are so funny good luck congrats on new baby great grandchild
It looks more like a home every week❤️ I thought the Hilti/ryobi comparison’s very funny, I’ll keep my fingers crossed for Nick getting giveaways from Hilti 🤞 your grandson is beautiful and all that hair🥳😍
Wonderful to see your home coming together 💗💗💗. Nick and Morton are such great friends. Thanks very much to both of you.
I’m so happy for you Cindy that your kitchen will be enclosed soon. Hurrah! Your bathroom is coming along too.
You are amazing , and it's so good to see people helping each other. I hope the rain doesn't ruin anything in the kitchen and the work, because it's going to rain a lot. Cindy take good advantage of rainwater and collect the most you can. 💙
Cindy, I can’t think of a better building instructor and friend than Nick.
And I loved seeing you guys sitting at the table enjoying teacake. And Thandi eating the crumbs off the floor ..lol
YOU GO GIRL !! I like seeing projects from start to finish.. And love seeing the mixture of your mortar mud.
thanks Sindy, I am learnign English with you) l am from Ukrain and love to do the same jobs. I have a lot professionals , as you). Us to my family had two cows, a , horse and the. pigs. Now I have a cat.
Another action pact video. Love your sense of humor
Please stop using our Lord name in vain✝️☹️🙏🏻
Wow Cindy, your ceiling looks fab! Your kitchen is really coming along quickly now! Laura 🐶🐶🐖
Your home is really looking good🐷🐷🐷🐷
Opps forgot to acknowledge Morton! Super nice man 😊
Really coming along! So happy your putting insulation…. Your summers are super hot and that should help with the heat. Nick your super nice to help Cindy ❤️
I was hoping you’d get some rain. Time to plant!
Dearest Cindy, it is your beautiful and sweet nature that makes it so easy for volunteers to be around you to help!! Nick is great it is amazing that you make him treats, Morten is so helpful and fun!! 😀
Wow, what a transformation. And a door! I'm also very intrigued by the Roobois Tea Loaf. Have to try this out.
You are so lucky to have Nick nearby. Worth his weight in gold. Not to mention Morton – you’re a lucky lady.
Hey, pole dancer💃🏼! I think you have lost HALF of you since you moved to Portugal, for real! And your rooibos cake looked the bomb🤤😋 — tho you were nearly put under the ladder, i think Nick and Morten know how much you appreciate them 💗. Love that snapshot of your little doppelganger. Cordwood walling coming along nicely👍🏼.
Thank goodness for people like Nick and Morten!
Great video love how you and nick banter
Glad the piglets have a nice home
Thank you for sharing 😁
Well done on the cordwood, ceiling and door. Nick and Morton are both treasures. You are truly blessed, and a quick peak at your grandson always brings a smile. You are living a dream. I know it's hard work, but there are so many benefits to that. Have a great week.
Thanks Cindy for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love you.
Maybe you could use foam cement /concrete.
I once saw that it was made with cola/sparkling water…
It's lighter, cheaper maybe, better insulator.
So much getting done. Looks fabulous.
The kitchen is coming along nicely. I hope you have a rainy week this week, because you really need it.
You sure never have to wonder what to do as it looks like you are always busy. Take care.
Nick u are a marvel
Cindy so very happy for u have worked towards your dream thku guys for doing your magic stuff I am sure Cindy heart so very grateful jean sa
Nick is awesome and knows so much. Wish we all had friends like him. All the best to you and Nick
Wow, so nice to see the Kitchen cleared of odds and bobs and folks sitting around the table having a cuppa and a chat, while Thandi follows up with cleaning un the dropped bits of cake that fell on the floor ! sweet no place like home! it is transforming before our eyes! thank you for sharing your journey, and Im glad the plumber made your life easier. much love, Annmarie
I believe that Nick is a savior for a lot of you guys there around Castello Branco, he and his wife are great people, and teaching the craft to everybody. big applause for him.
Wow you are really getting on well. Getting so much done ready for the winter weather. It’s lovely to see what a lovely community spirit you all have helping each other. A real blessing.
Hopefully you will get some rain soon. In southern England we have had a water shortage but are now getting some. Thankfully.
see ya
good job
Helping hands a Blessing folks can be . Wish I was brave as you (: