Get a friend to send this to the Minister for Tourism for Portugal You guys are amazing P.R. and free publicity for their country ♡ ♡♡

Stick at it kids ..two steps forward always

Don't give up!! We need ppl like you in our country.

Laura and Dan , you have each other and you share the same dreams, that's a winning combination. As jean has suggested patreon members might help with some financial problems you come across, don't be too proud to accept help. Most of all don't let any situation get between you both, give each other a huge in the morning and every night, stay strong.

Do not give up your dreams. After 30 years in the UK it took me 2 years to get my right to settle. Every country bureaucracy is a nightmare. Good luck love your channel.😊

You two are such a lovely couple and I have enjoyed everything that you have done with your land. I really hope that everything works out for you, and you can become residents of Portugal and continue to grow with your land and start a family like you want to do. You are in my prayers and hope that God blesses you with your dreams. Good luck to you. Oh, by the way Frankie Off Grid went through the same problems, maybe they will be able to give you some direction as to what they did. They are in central Portugal and have a homestead as well.

Não desistam, pessoas como vocês fazem falta a Portugal. Obrigado

Thank you for your updates, you’al are working so hard. Keep up the faith and strength. 🙋‍♂️🐈🐈🙏

Patreon...I for one will not use PayPal but Patreon is a big yes and it will get you some steady cash flow. I love you guys! KEEP GOING KEEP GROWING! You all are an inspiration!

Dont give up I know a few off gridders that have been through same issues with residency. It's a long process. Have a chat with The Wildlanders Off Grid, who have been going through same situation, they have finally got things sorted. Good luck x

Portuguese bureaucracy is a nightmare, I'm Portuguese and sometimes I know is not easy to get things done. But you guys are a wonderfull couple and people like you are a blessing for Portugal. I'm wishing all the best, love your channel and don't give up and keep working on the direction of your dreams.

Laura and Dan, don't give up! You're doing a great job. You need to talk to some of the other utubers in Portugal, many have had the same problems and likely can give you some advice. PipsCast are dealing with the exact same issue right now. And others had different issues a few years back as they started out. So find others for advice and friendly support. Community is very important, especially when your starting out. Take a really good look at all your amazing accomplishments, and lean on each other, as each of you has different strengths. You should be very proud of what you've accomplished. 💕

Don’t give up. I moved to Germany at the age of 18 in 1982, I’ve been through good times & I’ve been through Hell. I’ve been homeless with nothing but the clothes on my body,I’ve also had my own Firm with workers. I’ve built a house & now after 40 + years & getting German citizenship there are always going to be hard times but also good times. It’s all a big learning process, so stay strong; you’ve got the right attitude.

I have total faith in you two in succeeding in your dreams. Just take it day by day and you will get there. Laura, Dan really does need the naughty bell!!

Guys, just be patient and hang in there. Be positive that everything will come out right and you will have your papers soon. Love and be safe!🤗😘🌼🇻🇪

While you’ve dug around the barn you should install a French drainage for future drainage

Keep smiling and get help from others who have done it. I know they are a helpful, caring group of people. I just feel sad that you are able to buy land but beyond that your journey is so difficult. We are here to boost you up when you need it.

In the end there isn’t much that any of us can control. You’re living an honest wholesome loving, life together. The rest will fall into place.

You've done a lot of graft this week guys. Here's the thing, it's a journey you're on, if you have to move then you're taking new skills with you, it's a pain in the arse for sure, but you have each other and you have a dream, that will never change. Good look guys, I'm hoping for the best for you both 🤘👍

To me, you are both kids, but what you are doing is beyond my ability or patience! You are both amazing!

My heart goes out to you Laura and Dan. Don’t despair. You have the wonderful enthusiasm and boundless energy of youth on your side. Things will work out. Struggles are a bugger but they are part of life and growing. Cheers Rob

You both have lots of comments to read from your video tonite Reading positive messages from everyone and knowing you are Loved will help you stay positive and stay brave and strong Reading the suggestions and recommended names if people who have or are going through similar things will give you the boost and knowledge you deserve. We all Love your teamwork and adventures and are proud of everything you do 🥰X Well done guys X

Laura e Dan não desistam. Lutem com paciência, conseguirão superar à burocracia. Abraço para vocês.

It a wise decision to dig down to the original foundation. You can then install a French drain to divert water and keep the damp out.

Não desanimem, com perseverança e fé, os obstáculos serão superados.

Coragem vocês vão conseguir os vossos objetivos

You both are working so hard on your land. Hopefully you will get everything things in order And I love your attitude that if it does happen here you will find that place that you will call home. Keep your heads up.

God has a plan for you two awesome kids. When the going gets rough, just stick out your chins a little further and keep your dreams alive on your homestead.

Praying for you 🙏🏻 Please don’t give up! You’re such a beautiful hardworking couple! ❤️

Keep going guys. Don't give in Portugal needs you.

Love your channel and look forward to your updates. Don’t despair and keep looking forward. You have a whole lot of people lifting you up and sending positive vibes. ❤

Keep pushing through the red tape it's going to be worth it!! Love watching you both make a great life for yourselves! Not missing much back here in the UK .. I hope it all works out for you both

Do. Not. Give. Up. Your. Dreams. What you are doing is hard. Very hard. Were it not, everyone would do it. And neither of you can do it alone. Do not give up on each other.

Remember that rejection is always God's protection. You are not asking for something unrealistic. The learning that you have gained is always yours. The strength you have as a couple is yours to keep. This dream is yours and its fulfillment is already yours. Portugal or better! ❤

Hang in there guys, we can 100% relate to the feeling of being in limbo when all you want to do is get stuck into creating the life you’re working towards. We were in the same situation last year. Best of luck with your visa, we will be sending good vibes and keeping fingers crossed for you. We’re excited to see what you create, keep up the good work! ❤

You guys rock - keep it up!!!

Hope things work out for you guys great couple working hard. As the song goes I get knocked down but I get back up again. 👍👍😍

I know what you mean dan and Laura, we are the same, we are in Australia and we have a tiny bit of savings and just want a bit of land to farm and call home, but the prices and this system that these money hungry crooks created make it so hard, what I say to them, is get out our way and let us just live, but the problem is,it's all about money and control. I say to you guys, keep fighting the good fight, keep your chins up and God will make it happen, thanks so much for sharing your lives with us, I love watching the funny stuff, and just watching people grow from nothing in this corrupt system, thanks guys from Australia, and God bless.

The many people who are encouraging you have grown to appreciate that you are kind, hard-working people who will make Portugal a better place. We hope you succeed!

Don’t give up. I wish you both the best of luck. Sincerely Grace from Florida

Hi, Laura and Dan. Hard work done by you both. So well done again. Keep your chin up, and don't let owt bring you down. You have each other, you have your land, and have your dreams. That's the things to always remember. You are both young, so you have more time to get things through red tape. Perseverance and to a degree patience. At the beginning of your homestead journey, i suggested getting patron and more sponsors. That will help you more fiacially. Still something to consider, i think. Doyou, sleep in your yurt now or still fully living and sleeping in your van. I was just wondering how comfortable you are and whether you sleep well. I know from experience how that affects mental health. All i can say to try to help you keep positive, is just visualize the sunsets and the sunrises of the yrs to come. Visualise the land with your crops and animals. Visualize you barn as your home with you little young ones playing. Then stick out your chin in determination and learn what you need to, and start the things you are able to do to get those dreams and visulations a reality x

As someone who is much older than you guys my advise is fight for what you want and find a way. I lived in Spain in the 90s and I can relate to your frustrations.

OMG!!! You look so Sad about the visa burocracy. Don't give up. Sou 🇵🇹 e espero vê-los felizes sempre. Keep strong!

Love you guys!!

I sure hope things work out for you. Best wishes from Cornwall England

Sending you love and good vibes!❤

love the goals bit ... total delightful

Aww I wish u both every success you can do it 💓 don't give up bless you both xx

I love watching your videos and ❤wish you guys all the best with your residency

That raw moment at the end of your video brought tears to my eyes. I know how frustrating it must be, and I hope you can find a way to get through the bureaucracy and make your dreams come true. I know you have many followers and supporters wishing the very same, so maybe things will “manifest” or a path will somehow clear…I very much hope so. I appreciate you sharing too, because I sometimes wondered why you were not getting animals or doing more gardening, but that makes complete sense now. Sending positive thoughts and prayers out to the Universe for you!

It really helps to hear the reality behind the fluffiness.

Great video guys, we live in Spain been here 2.5 years it is hard and struggle is real, keep up the challenge,patron may help with the money side of things also look at other channels from Portugal,see how they put things together,good luck and love from us, Alfoquia Spain Carola and Terry ❤️

Ánimo, todo se resolverá bien !

Watching and hoping for all good things for the two of you.

I'm so sorry to hear that. I wish you the best. I'm sure everything's gonna be alright. You're such nice people.

What you need more than a tractor is a good sized Rototiller to dig up your garden area, you might have to take the rop off first then start working it down into the soil at least 2' then rake it out, make walkways to the trees and grapes, take some of the Garden Areas. You do not want to block access off to these areas.

We feel for you and are going thru the same process in another country stay brave/ strong and there will be a way 😊

You got this guys!...I stumbled on your page by accident and I'm hooked!...what you have achieved is amazing and I admire you and what youve managed to achieve on minimal knowledge and finances ...your never say die positive attitude is inspiring and I salute you guys...keep going ..keep that grind..look forward to see what you guys WILL achieve next...

I know you've already fixed this but the old timer fix in boggy ground is to throw down wool shearings, when this is mixed in with the soil is binds to itself and hardens up some.

Thanks!

Beautiful 😍 Hard Working couple May Your Dreams come a Reality 🦋 🙏 #Blessings #Prayers from #SouthAfrica 💕

I have just found your site tonight and I have just 3 words for both of you wonderful young people please . . . "Don't give up" . . . ! All life's good things take time and your love for each other which is clearly beating strong and will see you through not only this but what life's journey may bring you both in your future !

You guys are doing a great job! Plus your playlist is the best. I have been shazaming everything thank you. Sending you both the best vibes to be able to stayon your land. Crossing my fingers. Babysteps are big steps.

You guys are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think, never give up no matter what, don’t let anything steal yours dreams.! God bless you guys.!

Yes, I have heard that there is a bit of a process for residency since brexit. Don’t give up but persevere. All the best. That looks like a good size barn for a conversion, will make a nice home. Stay calm and follow the process.

Hard working and determined, I’m sure you’ll get there in the end , good luck 🤞, Graham

Good luck and strength to you! Well done! I watch you and am inspired! 👍

I love what your doing . I support 2 channels , a simple life and country cure . Don't give up.

Brilliant video, Laura and Dan! You are such hard workers and your plot is so lovely. So much potential. There's no doubt the land needs YOU so I'm putting my prayers out that you will get the permissions you need to create your beautiful home and family. Sending you lots of love and envisioning it to be so! Just keep focussed on what you want and as you say, let go and let it come to you. Ally xx

You might consider an 18- 24 inch x 12 feet culvert pipe gravel top. Concrete the base of the openings so water doesn't undercut the pipe.

My heart goes out to the both of You. Patience is always key in this thing called Life! Moment by moment, everything will unfold for You. I kinda feel like You will work everything out, and be able to do Your thing right where You're at. If not, then it will be something even better! ❤

Be strong. Love your videos Good luck

Please don't give up on your dreams ....sending much love to you both ....hang in there !🇦🇺🦘

Wishing you both every success with your residency. Take super care of each other, Laura ❤❤

What a lovely simple life plan you both aim for and I wish that the hurdles wil be overcome with authorities with your residency and you will be able to move forward. Don't be discouraged or disheartened, you've got each other to see you through. Have faith and continue to do what you're doing in a positive mind set. We as your channel subscribers will support you. Good luck guys

Hopefully things workout for you two.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Hard times make the good time sweeter !!!!! You never know what the future will provide don't give up and doors will open!!

Wow❤ that is so great. Keep going. Me and my all family 4 kids and My lovely Anna watching you guys. ❤ keep going. Step by step.

Aw you are such a lovely couple,and work so hard on your land to make it a beautiful working homestead. It's demoralising hitting red tape all the time. Stay strong, keep plodding on and hopefully things will work out for you both. ,,,😉💖🙏🍀

You both work so hard God has a plan for you and it will all work out for what you want 🤗💞🙏

Hiya you too .I know how you feel I had same problem living in Rhodes .There is a big expat community there reach out to them so many great people.Keep your chins up I'm sure you'll get through this but just reach out to the expats I am sure someone can help . Keep going you'll get there 👍👍

All will be fine 🙏🙏🙏

Good luck to you both. The bueurocrasy here in Portugal is a nightmare, made worse by brexit. I'm lucky that I came here to live just over 15 years ago, but I know how hard it is now. Keep pushing forward, you are doing a great job and I wish I had your youth. Never give up your dream.

From a Geordie to Geordie, from my home town, I am so proud of you both, keep going, things will turn out okay, you are made of strong stuff, and also what beautiful comments you have too from fellow Portuguese folk ❤️

Those channel drains you put in the driveway are meant as an intercept drain to draw water off of a surface. Typically, they are used in something like a concrete driveway that slopes down to a house. Water runs down the concrete and is intercepted by the channel drain before it runs into the house. They do not work very well in a loose surface material like gravel or dirt since the material will migrate into the channel drain through the grate. This will be accelerated since you are driving across it; the tires will pick up material and deposit it in the drain every time you drive over it. Since the drain itself is not sloped significantly, the material will tend to stay in the drain and quickly clog it, preventing the ditch water from moving through it. The water will back up on the upstream side, saturate the driveway there, and make a soft spot. I know this because when I was younger, I installed these in a gravel patio and went back a year later as they were no longer draining; the channel was full to the top with gravel fines that had migrated in. A better solution would be to use a culvert, since the purpose is not to capture water on the surface of the driveway, but to allow water moving down the ditch to pass under the surface of the driveway. Since it is a small ditch, you could get away with a small (4 inch) rigid or corrugated pipe as a culvert. It looks to me like there is not enough slope in the ditch as it is now to let this be a long-term solution, but you could make it work for a few years until you have enough time to do a proper culvert, which would probably require dropping the level of the ditch on the downstream side of the driveway.

I really hope you can get your residency sorted out. You have already put so much effort into the land.

Laura, l appreciate you and Dan,

Persevere love your hard work

Thanks

Laura and Dan, I know how you feel and it is hard but hang in there, just go day to day and I hope that soon you get the news you want to hear that you can stay. Take care and you are both doing a fantastic job on the land . I know it is hard to want to go ahead and plan what you want to do with the property and I say go for it because what ever you do will enhance it and make it in a better condition, so do not give up and I do wish you the very best with all my heart. By the way love your videos. Greetings from the UK.

Any place you go to its important to build good relationships from learning and working with the locals. Having support from your community can be a big help anywhere especially when your not from there. Love the winging it off the grid style!👍🏽

Wish you luck from Sweden!👍🍀

Keep on keeping on even if its not always easy,And You will Pick the fruits.Greetings from South Africa

Great video and job on the driveway and digging out the doorway aswell. Can really appreciate how frustrating and unsettling it must be with the residency situation, I think you're doing the right thing by doing what you can, but keeping in mind all possible eventualities. I'm sure things will work out regardless, you guys will be fine whatever happens, even if you end up homesteading elsewhere, you are giving it your best shot and that's all you can do! Have a good week and don't over work yourselves/stress yourself out too much.. 👍☯️

it all be worth it down the end , freedom , simplicity and nature

Stay encouraged and just take one day at a time

You already make something beautiful the smile and laughs you give each other that makes your connection and bond so beautiful and it shows every time you put out a video. Nothing good is without sacrifice and your hard work will make your good into heaven on earth. Always pulling for you and with prays and love ❤️ always love ❤️ you will never regret it working hard as one like you do. ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

Hello again from Colorado,USA! The drive way was a lot of work but you are young and strong and making a good life for yourselves. I should have done it my self when I was your age! Next time! Thanxz

Very best of luck with your current problems. Hopefully you'll get some good news soon. 😃😃

Thank you for being so honest. I hope so much that you will overcome the difficulties and be able to move forward 😍 Mirja from Northern Finland 🇫🇮