AFTER 11 MONTHS WAIT.. ARE WE FINALLY LEGAL

AFTER 11 MONTHS WAIT.. ARE WE FINALLY LEGAL - VAN LIFE (SPAIN)

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23 күн бұрын

Our off grid, self built campervan (that has taken 11 months from when we first collected it from Germany) finally gets the big test here in Spain.. Are we finally legal??? Good news and bad news folks! Also we share our off grid land and travel plans for the future :) Thank you for watching..
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@judithpride1690 22 күн бұрын

A good idea to just watch the land during the first seasons as there may be something dormant that you will know nothing about until the time is right. You'll wake up one day and see a gorgeous flower come to life and it's such a great feeling!

@theexPAWers 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip, sounds very exciting. We do need to stay on the land in all seasons to see how it is with rainfall etc aswell. 😁

@evepilcher2366 22 күн бұрын

Love the bird boxes

@teresatucker3446 21 күн бұрын

Reckon you should build some to sell?!!

@steinarbrevikknudsen1546 22 күн бұрын

I like the birds house, nice! "An olive tree can be several thousand years old. The oldest known tree still alive, Oliveira do Mouchão, is dated to 3350 years old and stands in Mouriscas, in central Portugal. At Brijuni in Croatia, there is a tree with a carbon age of 1,600 years that still produces around 30 kilos of olives per year."

@theexPAWers 21 күн бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much for this information 😊.. That’s really cool, will definitely look more into this, I want to learn more! 😊

@paulmcmanus8856 22 күн бұрын

Hi guys, finally Velton has passed. That's such great news because it means the adventures are about to begin again. Not that your new land is not going to be an adventure too. I'm so excited to see what comes next, take care and see you on the next episode. Cheers.😊

@theexPAWers 22 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Paul.. It’s such a lovely feeling.. Surely we are there now😅..

@paulmcmanus8856 22 күн бұрын

@@theexPAWers HaHa, no such thing as 'there' as you probably know but just a bit closer to you dreams. Dream on folks and have the best fun while you do. all the best .❤

@levt2156 22 күн бұрын

Great update! Nearly there!!! Dizzy's face...omg...the expression he was making in the beginning was priceless! Love to you two and the doggies ❤❤❤❤Lauren

@theexPAWers 21 күн бұрын

😊 thank you, sending love to you xx

@terrynewell8968 22 күн бұрын

Congrats, guys. I'm very happy for you! Some fruit trees you actually need 2 trees. A male and female tree.

@theexPAWers 22 күн бұрын

Thanks Terry! ❤.. Yeah we’ve got a lot to learn with trees etc, thanks for the advice! We’ll definitely look into that before we buy 😊

@Yvonneb_ 22 күн бұрын

Good luck you 2. Hope everything goes OK. Xx

@A.S.K.1 21 күн бұрын

@@theexPAWers And Persimmons are one of them. You need the pollen from a male tree to have the female bear fruit. Many fruit trees need more than one variety of tree for cross pollination, or they won't bear (good, edible) fruit. Apples & Pears, for sure need cross pollination... at least 2 different *varieties* of the fruit. You'll have a bit of research to do guys.

@patti4785 20 күн бұрын

We have an apple orange, lemon and mandarin tree, here in almeria, never heard of male / female unless its cannabis😂😂😂😂

@A.S.K.1 18 күн бұрын

@patti4785 most citrus have male and female flowers and self pollinate.

@deeliscouspie 22 күн бұрын

Please think about the spikes/ prickes of cactus plants with your dogs. So happy for you guys with van, land etc. Came across you when you met up with camper vibe, spent months catching up on your back catalogue, decided your now your my favourites to watch. You definitely deserve more subscribers.

@theexPAWers 22 күн бұрын

Awww, this is such a lovely message 😊.. Thanks so much, we really appreciate the kind words ❤

@charleendunn5446 22 күн бұрын

The van looks amazing!! So glad it is finally legal! The birdhouses are adorable! My favorite is the one with the little strips around it!

@theexPAWers 21 күн бұрын

Thanks so much ❤❤❤

@curlysue3620 22 күн бұрын

So glad you remembered our van growing herbs conversation. Made me smile. Buy trees in Portugal. Slips are young trees that come bare root in dormant season.So the number of trees officially required to make an orchard is just five. ❤✌🏼🙏🏼

@theexPAWers 21 күн бұрын

Thanks 🙏.. Definitely getting a little herb garden for the van.. Have a lovely weekend xx

@giselleplantbasedvegan9174 21 күн бұрын

My parents loved plants and were constantly stopping on the side of the road, no matter where we were to pick a sampling. You should definitely plant a tree when you go back to represent your new beginning. You’ll always be able to see, ‘that tree is from our first proper trip, from the beginning’, and give the tree a name. I love giving trees names. 🌟♥️🐾

@theexPAWers 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the message and yes that’s a lovely idea 😊.. We will be making a list of all our trees and maybe we will have to name them all too !! 😅

@ollydogtravels9465 18 күн бұрын

thats called stealing

@chrisbi6036 22 күн бұрын

the new van looks so good. you can't believe that everything is homemade. it looks so cool and comfortable. a home on wheels☀️☀️☀️

@theexPAWers 21 күн бұрын

Thanks so much. 😁

@pennyblea8133 21 күн бұрын

Sarah and Nick , the van is awesome and I think how you sewed the pillows were so Cool , and I like the bathroom you designed, shelves too are Cool , what a wonderful van home for you and Dizzy and Charlie 😊🙃🙂 take care and have fun ! Motor bicycle riding is so fun

@fringedwellermccatintyre730 21 күн бұрын

Love all your little birdhouses, and that you've managed to use all that wood! Sarah, LOVE that top you're wearing - almost looks like paisley! P.S.: OMG If you have some citrus PlUS Avacado that could be a great base to your meal plans!!! You two look so cute on your bikes - even with the helmets!

@elizabethlouisedurdin4666 22 күн бұрын

Congratulations on the van build AND your Portugal land venture !!!!! For Dizzee n Charlie's comfort ...you can buy dog cooling gel mats and also can get special ones for the van cab seats from the Cheap shops eg Kmart Also Sirroco 12volt 360° swivel fans brilliant with 3, 6, 9 , 12 hr timer button for you and the dogs....so safe n hands free . Best thing I ever did for my van for comfort.... 🚐 Love watching your progress So inspiring 🌱🪴🌵🌳🪺🤩🤗...cheers 👋

@elizabethlouisedurdin4666 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for likes I hope Nick and Sarah recognise the benefits of both the the gel pads and brilliant Sirroco fan ❤

@bluecreech 22 күн бұрын

I can just see Sarah opening a little farmers market..

@susanyates4233 22 күн бұрын

Hurrra, Thursday, Nick and SarahXX You have had so much stress for over a year. Hope things run smoothly for you nowxx

@theexPAWers 22 күн бұрын

Thanks Susan.. We’re very happy! Sending love to you ❤

@paulsmith-wx9qz 22 күн бұрын

You can always put a couple of 12v computer fans to keep the dogs cool, and they don’t use much power ❤

@tamibrink8569 21 күн бұрын

Nice birdhouses...and properly built for yearly clean out ❤

@alisonlyons4691 21 күн бұрын

Aaw Dizzie in his loo room hes a wee darlin. All very exciting the future looks good for you, take care lovelies.....Alioban 🐕🐕 xxxx

@alisonmcarthur 22 күн бұрын

Everything you do is to perfection, well done with all you’ve done, can’t wait to see how the land progresses. Good luck you deserve it. 😊 ❤

@theexPAWers 22 күн бұрын

awwwww, Thankyou! Not sure if it’s perfection but we’re very happy indeed☺️☺️xx

@Julie_Misha 22 күн бұрын

Wow, the bird boxes are beautifully done :) they look so cute!

@beepythevellfire 22 күн бұрын

Come on Velton! Come on England! Come on Expawers! 😄

@theexPAWers 21 күн бұрын

Yes,😁 Velton passes and England win the 🏆. 🥳 that would be a fantastic week.

@beepythevellfire 21 күн бұрын

@@theexPAWers 🥳🥳🥳

@user-yl6kk7lt4z 22 күн бұрын

Great show guys ,what about this for an idea give a bird box away in a competition for your subscribers ,think it would go down well to have something personal from the two of yous ,love your videos keep up the good work.

@lupo323 21 күн бұрын

Heyyyy - good news 👍👍👍- you really deserved it after your hard work on Winston - Congratulations!!!

@MarjorieSnyder 22 күн бұрын

Love love love the patchwork pillows

@8765ber 22 күн бұрын

Your van is absolutely fantastic. I love the deco, etc...carnt wait to see how you plan your land out X

@faithrada 21 күн бұрын

It's kind of good that the inspection was so thorough... because now you KNOW you've done a good and safe job.

@lindasantamaria5222 22 күн бұрын

So happy for you both, waiting all day for your post to see if the van passed. Love watching you both, and the doggies of course 😊

@jamesgray-xk5kc 22 күн бұрын

Congratulations you guys deserve a break 😊

@elsestelema6273 21 күн бұрын

Impressed bird boxes! Van looks brilliant❤

@deebee.14 22 күн бұрын

Loving the home made Bird houses 🏘️ ❤

@kimlinstead40 22 күн бұрын

The best news congratulations. Cant wait to see what you get up to next xx

@Jeanette-LouiseLaCombre 22 күн бұрын

Was waiting all day for you to come on. Love watching what you both do and the dogs. South Africa

@theexPAWers 22 күн бұрын

awwwww, Thankyou so much ☺️☺️xx

@silviafigueroa9714 21 күн бұрын

Congratulations!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍😍😍

@karenolson5556 Күн бұрын

I'm Sooo Excited to see the Tour of your New Van!!!!! The outside looks Gorgeous!!!!!

@PJB2002 21 күн бұрын

Hi Nick and Sarah, so happy about the van! That was a long haul project and you deserve a good rest after all that work! I'm really excited to see how you gradually mould your new land into your dream retreat! Have a lovely weekend!😊

@lllbet-r4z 22 күн бұрын

You guys are fab , loving your videos .. well done on your land , it's awesome xx♥️♥️👏🏽👏🏽

@Lola-Yo 21 күн бұрын

I’m drooling over the exotics in the garden centre!

@rebekahsalt26 22 күн бұрын

❤ 🎉 celebrate 🙌 a milestone I’m soooo into plants it’s mad I love them. So excited to see what you choose ❤

@TheVelvetLoungeLife 21 күн бұрын

🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑 Outstanding accomplishments you too! We've been following you from New England on the East Coast of the United States for years now. And it's about time you both got your flowers so it's so nice to be here to see it. You should give one of those bird houses to your friends that gave you the van. It would be a nice little memento. Those bird houses are cute as heck, just like Dizzy and Charlie😊

@bennyhill4228 22 күн бұрын

Yay congrats, i thought i was gonna be drawing me pension first, Nive one Sarah and Nick 👍 me spelling gone edit lol

@lesliesChannel-hu8gr 21 күн бұрын

Plan to plant your trees in late fall they will spend most energy rooting in . Then next year they will need less care in summer next.

@tracyfarnath2270 21 күн бұрын

The van looks brilliant very hippy trippy, that's what my mum used to call me, hopefully loads of adventures ahead, we are heading off next week for a couple of weeks just over here but we aren't planning we are just going to drive and stop where we see something nice. Our van is Maggies van an after my mum it was bought with some of the money she left me when she died RIP mum♥️. Love the bird boxes they do all look fine to me you have the holes and everything right as far as I can see they look like the ones we have in the garden I'm always taking photos of plants I find the circle and search thingy really good it's never been wrong when I've used it. Finally the fur babies I just love how much care and thought you have for them, my whole family is like that with animals, they are made to be cherished and they are so much better than kids 😊. Have a great weekend guys enjoy the football, see you next week.

@debonweb 21 күн бұрын

Love the bird boxes - great job Nick !

@FreeBirdUKVanLife 21 күн бұрын

Your so clever Sarah. Love the cushions and the blinds cover. I would be the same with the trees n plants but your probably right in waiting to see what you already have. I'm Cyprus they use Prickly pear around the borders of the land incase of fire, it slows it down somewhat giving you time to get out or put it out. Really excited to see what you do with the land. 😊❤ x

@adriancranmer3695 22 күн бұрын

The blue looks great.

@martinhammett8121 21 күн бұрын

Wow your happiness that the van is now done shines through in this video !

@carolnicholls5092 21 күн бұрын

Congratulations! - Van build done, peoperty purchased, all is well! Say, I was watching Madame Blanc and an actress on there, could be Sarah's mom or granny - Sue Holderness.

@terpentine 22 күн бұрын

As a Dutchie it was not nice to lose in the last minute 😢 But congratulations for getting to the final!

@theexPAWers 21 күн бұрын

Sorry about that, it's a terrible way to go out, worse than the stress of penalties. Can't believe we've scraped through in 2 matches with last minute goals. If it's any consolation it's never easy watching England play. 😉

@charmainkilloran86 22 күн бұрын

Just to let you know in Africa we had magnificent avocado trees. Winter started to get a bit chilly towards end of April, May got a bit colder then June was the coldest month, we used to get white frosts and it was very cold at night but it never affected the avocado trees. When they are smaller you can always put a frost protection cover over them

@mandyjane1234 22 күн бұрын

Love all the colours and fabrics, so you !!

@DGKK55 21 күн бұрын

Real plants in your van can help purify the air/help sleep (if it's ever a problem). I like one of the previous comments about planting one tree almost immediately to mark the 'start' of your Portuguese life! Fingers crossed for Velton and *whispering* England 👍

@racebanning6390 21 күн бұрын

Woohoo!! May the Adventures begin.. Diggin the colors in the Van , blue & white and the patchwork is kraftee🤙🤙💙💙Be blessed, Go enjoy!👍👍Oh, i have a Poplar that i have taken cuttings from. Now i have 35 trees in just 4 years, Grow fast , Lush and Shade galore. They grow well in Desert climates, and i live at 4500ft. elevation, -10F in winter. They hibernate well.

@pennz2354 22 күн бұрын

Love how hands on and crafty you both are, oh and I would happily move into the alpine chalet bird house 🦉

@debrandw246 15 күн бұрын

Love the bird boxes. Well done. They are gorgeous. Congratulation on passing your new home.

@isabelmendi3973 22 күн бұрын

The bikes look great, big thou. You guys sure had fun. I’m glad the van is almost in the woods. Sort to say.

@eppityrrell8236 21 күн бұрын

Great news on the van,..you guys are so creative great job ✨☘️ love the bird boxes there all my fav 😍

@nickcarter3874 21 күн бұрын

You should have painted faces on the bird boxes but they are great. Dizzy living in the bog is very brave 😅 loads of great content and progress this week 👏

@roger7900 21 күн бұрын

Congrats guys. Happy end after all. You have done a great job!! Love it!! Good luck now with your car and new land!

@1jwh1 22 күн бұрын

# cushion covers,idea for you,how about picking up some fabrics on your travels from various countries and doing a cushion per season/trip? Gives you memories and comfort to boot 👍

@ceesvandenberge5611 22 күн бұрын

Congratulations with your nice van success. For Portugal frosty nights in that area is just 2 or 3 nights 0 to -1 degr is my experience for the last 5 Years and not in one row. Success with the trees and keep it coming.

@jeanettemullins 22 күн бұрын

With the trees you might actually need two for pollination. You'll need to check for each one.

@dianebaker5243 22 күн бұрын

Congratulations on the campervan.🥰🥰

@Th15Cre8tiv3Life 22 күн бұрын

Well done guys, just a suggestion, maybe have the flap/door hinge down not up, for access to your airfryer etc, so you don't have to dig in under the lid?

@lulumiller1104 22 күн бұрын

🇬🇧🦋🚐We’re all going on a summer holiday in Velton … awesome yes yes yes he has got his pass. what adventures lie ahead . Loved Dizzy finding coolest spot . in van Charlie as always snucking under the van . So many great subjects you have both covered Plants , great electric bike . Loving he artisan covers and the real estate for the birds … I love the little panel one reminds me after a beach hut or a taverna . So so happy for you all , Sarah it would be difficult to pop an olive tree on back of bicycle . Lots of hugs and ❤ lulu and Paul xx🚐🦋🇬🇧

@karccrn 22 күн бұрын

I am soooo excited to watch you renovate your land and little house!

@mezanian 21 күн бұрын

Hey guys, try to get a Jacaranda to plant. They are beautiful, love the heat, frost tolerant..etc.

@goldkehlchen3561 22 күн бұрын

Whoop, whoop, congrats! 🎉🎉🎉 So happy for you guys !😊❤

@theexPAWers 22 күн бұрын

awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx

@paulineprice7308 21 күн бұрын

Glad your van is finally legal, also love your bird boxes, I like the way you didn’t waste any of the wood , the van is looking great , can’t wait till see were you will take use with you on your adventures ❤

@dawnlund1104 20 күн бұрын

Wow! All so exciting! I love the birdhouses, Nick! Much love to you all 💕

@sailingfalcornwall1405 20 күн бұрын

Loving the bird boxes. May I suggest that you may need to protect the wood around the entrance with a metal plate to stop woodpeckers/magpies/squirrels etc breaking in the nest to take the youngsters. Can’t wait to see what the wildlife think about the new homes. Good luck!

@anitawoods7174 21 күн бұрын

For your doggies it would be nice with cooling blankets, pads or matresses. Not very expensive on-line.

@davewaygood 22 күн бұрын

Well done passing the inspection. 👍👍👍👍

@terpentine 22 күн бұрын

Oh wauw! The shades cushion pillow thing is amazin!! 😃👍

@dennismatthews6660 21 күн бұрын

Congratulations! Hit the road and have fun!

@sheiladrury3144 21 күн бұрын

The birds will love the bird boxes don’t forget to drill some small holes in the bottom baby birds have a lot of acid In their urine the holes helps to let it drain 😊

@2010katak 22 күн бұрын

Congratulations! What a herculean effort!

@judescinnamon 21 күн бұрын

love the birdhouses especially one with panelling (log cabin look). Also the patchwork cushions. Both so creative 🎇 🩷 from NY 💗

@kimwade459 22 күн бұрын

I like all of the bird houses and sure the little birds will love them, just make sure that you have put some grooves for the baby birds to climb up to the hole x 🐦🐦

@evelyndunham5135 22 күн бұрын

But an avocado get the stone out suspend with toothpicks half in water . It will sprout then plant

@tripletgirl2484 20 күн бұрын

Congratulations, what a great accomplishment! Really pleased for you all!

@andrewrogers5289 21 күн бұрын

Absolutely well done all round you guys and puppies. Really love the new land in Portugal and the completed "legal" van. And with Nick's amazing bird boxes, I am sure you will have an abundance of bird life for Dizzy to chase.❤❤🐶🐶🐕🐕

@joannemagee4059 16 күн бұрын

You are my favorite to watch. Sara, you are very handy and I like those birdhouses Nick. 4th in R to L was my favorite. Love that E bike.

@MsSwiftie 22 күн бұрын

It's all happening guys!. Your life sounds lovely

@SparklingMyLife 21 күн бұрын

Congratulations! You worked so hard for this day! The AC in the van is very important since you have your little dogs. I just watched Cruz (Vancity Vanlife) having problems because of the heat. Love how you can build stuff for the van, it's very inspiring. Safe travels!

@christinestraw5795 22 күн бұрын

Fantastic congratulations..sooo pleased for you 😃 great vlog tonight 😃

@danweiss1371 21 күн бұрын

So happy for you guys

@paulahatch9955 21 күн бұрын

I’m so pleased for you all…the van looks awesome guys…. Much love xx 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@Ingela7014 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for a nice movie as usual. It takes 2 trees for them to be pollinated🌿 I love the land in Portugal ❤

@SCARHEMBROW 22 күн бұрын

Hi both , We got the Engwe bikes that fold into two ....We carry both in our van ...same tyres , 30 m.p.h.....Engwe are superb bikes ....£1,200 for both off Ali Express...

@dianaverhulst3407 20 күн бұрын

In my 30s, I lived in So. Cal., next to an avocado grove. It was guacamole all the time. The dog loved it too; but we'd have to fish them out of the pool on occasion....

@leeyoung9469 16 күн бұрын

I’m so looking forward to you getting back on the road.

@travel-van-world6312 22 күн бұрын

The handbrakes are known to be 💩 on those vans 🤦🏻‍♂️ mine struggles to pass the mot too 😆Well done on the van , a fantastic job !! 🥳🌞

@sherrablesp8731 22 күн бұрын

You can order little clip-on, full-spectrum LED lights. Most vans/RVs don't get enough light for plants, but you can light them individually. Spend a bit more $ and get more, like timers, and phone apps etc.. Real plants all the way!

@alisonpeirce5489 22 күн бұрын

Fingers crossed on the handbrake 😊. Sarah I love the top you were wearing at the beginning of the vlog. Have a good week. Xx

@spiderbush129 21 күн бұрын

So we're so happy for you and the land and of course Velton and also jealous, we're actually heading to faro on our motorcycle via Spain we're going to andalusia for a look then on to faro, love to meet up for a coffee, but totally understand if that's not possible love Arlene and Spider

@annewood5562 20 күн бұрын

I had to jump on here because it has been bugging me for ages. I keep thinking where have I seen Sarah before she looks familiar....I know now she reminds me of Alannah Currie from the Thompson Twins😂😂❤❤❤ I feel better now😁 Congratulations on the Portugal homestead... Love your videos❤️

@abbeym7691 21 күн бұрын

Must be sooo much fun to plan things for the land 🥰 Just keep in mind that macadamias are very toxic to dogs. Walnuts and hazelnuts are fine, but the shell can be a choking hazard. Also any fallen stone fruits can be tricky with scavenging dogs if they ingest the big seeds.