Not just building a house, this is history in the making. I love seeing old skills like this, it builds in character and presence.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

Thank you for the privilege of watching the artisan stone masons at work. Just marvellous.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you too😊

They are amazing craftsmen! The walls look fabulous. You are creating a beautiful home with lots of love.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thrilled to have such a wonderful team

That wall is indeed a thing of beauty. Please pass on our appreciation for the great job to the artisans and workers. Best wishes.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

I will indeed 👍

I'm jealous, what a beautiful life you're building. Watching this makes me get off my backside and start building my dream.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

I hope you made some progress Thank you😊

We are in awe of the stone masons ❤

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Us too

MORE!! MORE!! I LOVE watching these Masters showing us the skills of their trade. Hand work, and natural materials is so limited now, it is a real joy to get to watch them. Where other vlogs might get clicked through for boring stuff, I don't miss a minute of yours, even the shoveling and wheelbarrowing of sand... even that is sometimes lost to modernity. I guess I am just an old soul. Your excitement brings such joy to my heart, I feel like I'm right there with you, and I would watch every single day if we could talk you into posting daily. Oh, it's about time for a spring garden update, isn't it?? 🙂 Best wishes.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

Its stunning already, I cant believe how hard they have worked they are true craftsmen hope they are passing it on to the next generation. Cant wait till its finished. X

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

Hi Dan and Meriad, thank you for sharing another great episode of your amazing transformation of your Portugal property. Your home is going to be stunning, but with that welcoming feeling. The stone masons are doing an amazing job. The smile on your face says it all Meriad. Coen and Jay

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

So nice of you. Thank you ☺️

What an incredible build! I am just fascinated by every phase of this reconstruction. You do a wonderful job narrating it too.❤

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!😊

I agree. All kinds of things shape buildings. Time, fashion, convenience, cost, war and climate to name a few. I love that you have chosen to renovate your home in the style of the original. After a while the newness will dissipate, and settle into the landscape, and the building will be sturdy and strong for the future.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

So true. Thank you😊

Haven’t finished watching yet but oh my!! What a beautiful wall it’s going to be!! What a painstaking work❤🎉

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thanks again😊

This was an amazing video. What l love most is the way you admire the hard work of those lovely peoples without any criticisms. And also so much joy and gratitude. You film this beautifully and gave us so much details on all the craft.... so interresting. Had a good laugh when your husband arrive.... his sense of humeur and happiness made my day. Also l love the choice of music. It is a great thing of beauty you are doing there and l am sure they all feel your appreciation. Because of you there is a feeling of good vibes. That is when the best work happen .Thankyou for sharing this , and taking the time to do it so well.❤❤❤

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

That is a really heartwarming comment. Thank you😊

Your beautiful vision is becoming real. You both make a great team in tandem with skilled artisans adding so much to the character of your home and property. The permaculture principles you employ and natural building techniques are really stellar. Keep going. Also, compliments on choosing the right stone masons and builders... your fantastic vision is being birthed by wise minds and skilled hands! BRAVO!

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I'm mesmerised watching the guys working their craft, stunning work, and the chestnut beam work, just beautiful. It must feel so good, after waiting all this time to be seeing such amazing results, your beautiful house is coming back to life slowly but surely. Wonderful 🙂

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Thanks for sharing your excitement with us Mairead, your videos are so uplifting on a dreary Saturday afternoon. Beautiful stonework....we'll done lads. Previously I would have thought making the new look like the old as much as possible was the way to go. You are absolutely correct, highligh and appreciate the brilliant restoration.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

so if I Have understood correctly, they first built a concrete wall, left a space in between for aeration, and then mounted the stone wall? Inspiring and beautiful job. Love the fact that they choose the colour of the joints so carefully!!!!

@Skattie

2 ай бұрын

I think that concrete wall is because its strategic in strength building for entire house

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

The wall is solid

Wow your home is really coming along. The speed the builders are working is fantastic. ❤

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

We think so too!

At 24 1/2 minutes I was very impressed that the tomahawk acts that the stonemason was using to trim the damaged wood off the potential lintel. It was so sharp it made the job look easy. I must go out to my shed tomorrow morning and sharpen my Tomahawk also known as a hand lax to make it, a much better tool.

Just incredible! Love watching craftsmen work their magic. ❤ (Side note, those lilies against the house look none the worse for wear though out this whole process)

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

They’re tough 😊

I am fascinated watching the videos I don't miss any of them It is a true work of art what you are achieving with that beautiful house I congratulate you on your choice And I really appreciate all your efforts to achieve your dream.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Many thanks 🤩

So cool. You can't not love watching the pros do what they do best. The result looks absolutely stunning! I love that you can see the old and the new, adds so much character!

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

So true!

I agree it's gorgeous 👏

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

👍

Hi, the stone work is beautiful! Is amazing to see them work! They are artists! Love to see the progress, thank you for sharing! Stay well.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Such skilled stone masons, what a joy to watch, finding the right stone, shaping it and placing just in the right place. It’s all looking fantastic and the wisteria is just gorgeous. Pauline, Australia

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 😊

As a retired bricklayer in the UK i think your stone work looks beautiful

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

How wonderful. Thank you 😊

So happy for you both what an adventure! The happy look on your face as things come together brings me such peace at my age 😀

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Ah, thank you ☺️

It’s amazing how straight and flat they can make the walls. True craftsmanship

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely 👍

I am looking forward to seeing how those walls go up. Stonemasonry is a very ancient skill, good to know some people continue to learn it, do it. Amazing how these buildings stand for centuries, unlike some of the junk built in North America.

@ninemoonplanet

2 ай бұрын

Do they add lime to the clay? In other parts of Europe they do.

@netby

2 ай бұрын

Usually 2/3 parts of Portland cement and just one part of lime...only to give some plasticity to the mix

@ninemoonplanet

2 ай бұрын

Lime is a way they used to regulate the moisture, plus it has the ability to cut down mold, mildew, and fungi. The "cement" I understand, it was the "mortar" between the stones that has clay, lime as the larger amounts, cement much less.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

You and me both!

Love watching the stone masons. Learned so much just from watching and yes they are unique. Thanks for all the videos.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

It was mesmerising watching them in real time. I share your enthusiasm

Great Video, going to be an Amazing place, when it's all done. Thank you for sharing. ❤ xx

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

I just love watching your delight & absolute joy at the work being done. You are indeed blessed with your builders and Stane Masons. I could watch hours of this. Until next week.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly 😊

Amazing stone work. Absolutely stunning. Beautiful. ✌🏻❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

It looks beautiful, and how nonchalant the masons are with their amazing skills. Enjoy it all. x

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Beautiful to watch

Thanks for taking the time to explain the different coloured mortor mixes. Excellent presentation skills, it's fascinating to watch your enthusiasm and your house begin to take shape well done 🎉🎉❤

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

You and Dan must be thrilled with the way the house is progressing. It is a real privilege to watch such skilled craftsmen at work, and it is excellent news about the walls. It is lovely to see you both looking so happy and excited about every completed step of the build❤❤

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. We’re thrilled with the progress 😊

What joy to watch Antonio, a true master craftsman. Is there anything he can't do? Well done Jose, you both deserve a few cool beers. It's great to see it taking shape. Thanks, Dan, for the visual 😂

Wow you've definitely got good builders that stonework looks amazing, i love the crisp corners and how plumb it all looks. You guys must be soo happy with the work so far.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

We're thrilled.

There are some horrible things on KZread. There are some pleasant things on KZread. And then there are some fabulous things on KZread. Yours is the latter! Huzzah for Saturday mornings! Greetings from beside the sea in Devon.

That wall looks amazing. How clever they are eh. Experts. Lovely to see your excitement

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

There you are, I needed to watch something positive this morning. I love to see the progress on the house and glad to see these cinder blocs disappearing behind the clay and the slates/stones! The craftmanship is incredible and all (mostly) done by hand. I could have watch these walls and lintels and all the intricacies for another hour! Cheers, a.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

So beautiful, and what a joy watching your channel and your excitement. All the craftsmen are impressive, slow and steady, and incredible amount of hard work is done.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I've done quite a bit of stonework in my life but nothing compares to this, an absolute privilege to watch

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

We feel privileged too.

I have watched you both and your filming and your garden evolve and anticipated the house build. Waiting for permission with an anxious hurry up attitude for so long that I feel a sense of belonging to a place I've never been! I also feel like you two are my friends with like minds. It was further reinforced when you shared your sailing adventures. However we are just beginners on the sailing front but loving the process so far. Thank you for sharing your lovely journey. By the way your calla lilies in front of your house are amazing and doing well in-spite of all the industry!

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

It's starting to look magnífico.

How lovely to see it starting to come together. Very excited for the pair of you. Please keep the videos coming.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

That's the plan 👍

Its fabulous watching the house being resurrected so skilfully!

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

We agree!

... Over time, the walls now erected will look the same or very similar to the originals... The rains, the humidity, the sun, the microbial activity made this whole process of aging that in the end gives that charm that we like so much... Great choice of traditional shape reconstruction... The house will be splendid, a true work of art... Congratulations for all the work, effort and commitment... I'm sure your choice was the right one... Congratulations again😉✌️🍀

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment 😊

Wow, things are really coming along now. The Rock work is absolutely beautiful!

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

It really is!

Stunning work, the quality and pace is incredible. You’ve both chosen well.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys,is really beautiful the wall 😍 good work guys 💪👌👏👏👏

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

Eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog ve video için kolay gelsin hayirli işler bol bereketli kazançların olsun👍👍👍👍

@isabelandrademourarodrigue3891

2 ай бұрын

Que lingua é esta?

Such craftsmanship, wonderful to watch. Thank you 👌

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Such an enjoyable video. For me it’s art! Could watch for hours. 😢 Love the contrast between old and new! Not hiding the history of the house. Beautiful!!!

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Really enjoy watching the progress. It’s simply beautiful.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Another fabulous episode. The stone work is amazing 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

It really is

So much progress!. The stone masons are doing really nice work, and it seems like it is going fast. tou must be so very happy, congratulation on finding the team.

Loving the stone work

Well done, looks great. So wonderful to see these trades and the artisans continuing

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

The wall looks amazing, can’t wait to see more wonderful changes, have a great week🇨🇦🇵🇹

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤩

Beautiful wall! I’d be just as excited as you are! Just watch out for that wisteria on your block wall! It will take the wall down without regular pruning! Cheers! 😊

Love it everything!!!

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

The crew are amazing. They work so hard and do a beautiful job. I bet you can't wait to see it finished and you are living there.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Can't wait!

Excellent video. You are very lucky to have experienced tradesmen in Portugal. We are also renovating a 1800 house here in South East of France and it's very difficult to find original tradesmen. In fact We finally found a 60yo Portuguese mason thanks to recommandations. The young generation have for most lost the know how and mostly work with new materials. Anyhow Enjoy!

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

A parede de pedras ficou maravilhosa!!😍

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Muita obrigada ☺️

Ficou lindo!

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Obrigada

Brilliant to watch the skill & craftsmanship of the stonemasons at work. Really starting to make progress & you can visualise more of what it will eventually look & feel like. Loving watching your renovation journey as we also have a property in Central Portugal which we're in the process of renovating. Keep up the great work

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

I love everything about this build and your team! It's gonna look amazing ❤

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

It all looks absolutely wonderful. I hope it's turning out just like you pictured it. ❤

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. It is coming along nicely.

It looks terrific, what a difference, really nice. I'm glad to see you both so happy! I think it means you made the right choices. I love your music with a smile on my face! World-famous builders (LOL), they are great, still. Have a good weekend. (Netherlands)

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Hatalmas munka , de csodálatos lesz!❤

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

👍

It's looking wonderful those guys take pride in what their doing

Que excelente trabalho 😊 com o acompanhamento da valsa até me faz dançar sozinha 😂😂

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Muita obrigada 🤩

Great work. I got a bit emotional! It’s looking fabulous. Oh and great use of music and time lapse xx

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

It really is starting to come together now. Thanks Maggie x

Wow! It is really taking shape! It is beautiful!

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Nice shot at 16:46 of you possible formal terrace. With all of the footage leading up to this point of stone, I suspect you can get a sense of what a remarkable contrast a ~1 meter tall wall finished with a white sand render would be. I think it would be a stunning way to really focus ones attention on the stone and cause the wall low white render wall to disappear for people sitting on the terrace, This terrace is an ideal location for some type of water feature. (reflecting pool with jets around the perimeter arcing upward, a plunge pool) I think the water feature should have a practical purpose beyond being beautiful and that would be evaporative cooling of the terrace area.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

Looking wonderful! And what lovely builders! 🥰🌷👏

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

The entire team are amazing.😊

The stone walls are starting to take shape which must be a relief to you both. Having watched other channels where the old wood lintels are being rehabilitated, I would suggest the use of a wood treatment that prevents wood worms from re-invading the undamaged heart, but still allows it to breathe. Just in case you might not be aware there was a good deal of volume loss while you were talking. A clip Bluetooth microphone with a wind baffle would solve this aspect of your vlogs. Crack on!

desde la musica de fondo ,hasta los canteros reviviendo las construcciones de antaño .saudos desde chile

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Gracias.

I ve been following you since almost the start in Portugal and love your oulook and determination to improve yet maintain the original aesthetic rather than just rebuild as new.watching this episode puts me in mind of another couple in Italy renovating an old barn on a mountainside in italy, Heather and Brady @raising voyagers. I expect you will already know of them , if not have a look when you have a few moments spare.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤩

That wall is looking gorgeous ❤❤❤❤

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

It really is. Thank you😊

So awesome ! The realization of your dream is happening !

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

It really is.

It looks amazing. Such excitement!

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

I would have a very difficult time not sitting there watching the stonemasons build those walls. It’s such amazing work, so beautiful 🤩 😍

Another successful video!!! Can't wait to see the next😊

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

Ab fab, such a pleasure to join you in your renovation adventure. Good job the neighbours will be a long way off when Dan does his "au naturel" on the balcony. I'm guessing the concrete pillars will also be faced in schist? Onward & upwards folks...❤❤❤

That was such an enjoyable watch, you just know that you are going to end up with a very very special home. So good to be able to film these men working at their craft as well. 👍🏼😉

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Just absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤❤

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

Tout simplement fabuleux !! Aucune intelligence artificielle ne sera jamais capable de faire ça !

That wall looks amazing! 😮 And the Wisteria crawling over that wall really looks great 💚

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Wow. Those walls are beautiful

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

They are doing great work! 😊 They must be tired in the evening....

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Very hard workers.

Fantastic!

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

Wonderful progress again this week

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Yay, thank you!

Tremendous workmanship. Youse are doing a great job (or the workers are!).

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

Beautiful work. Interesting to watch.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

Wonderful, taking shape

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

Artisans wonderful to see

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree.

Beautiful 👍😍 stone work ❤️

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Indeed.

The stone masons are doing a fantastic job. The walls look great. It will be good to see it finished. Thank you for sharing. Take care and stay safe. ATB from the UK.

@NearbyVeggies

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!