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Solo female 55 Off-Grid STRAW HOUSE in Rural Central Portugal 🐈

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@OnTheFlipSide
@OnTheFlipSide 10 ай бұрын
That's over the top off the grid. Gotta love the automatic cat feeders 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@PennyGetsItTogether
@PennyGetsItTogether Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video, Luise. Great insight into off-grid living and having systems set up. ❤️
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@elainefarr3155
@elainefarr3155 Жыл бұрын
I can't believe they didn't leave you any wood!! I hope they paid you well, and could have at least had a 'pee bucket' in the house. You are a very kind woman, I wouldn't have done it, even for the kitties
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
I don't get paid for house sitting.
@elainefarr3155
@elainefarr3155 Жыл бұрын
@@Solo50plus oh I didn't realize that, sorry. I love to watch your adventures, thanks for posting. I grew up out in the country, in the US. It was just courtesy to make sure someone had plenty of wood if they were going to help you out. You are so resourceful though, you got through it!
@carolinesarahthompson9690
@carolinesarahthompson9690 Жыл бұрын
You are so kind Luise. The owners really could have left some basic essentials for heat and water for drinking. I'm glad the cats are keeping you entertained. Luise Doolittle keep the entertainment coming x
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
There was drinking water but the problem with the tap water was just unfortunate. Firewood wood have been nice for sure 😊
@cryptolatino9220
@cryptolatino9220 Ай бұрын
The cat wanted to go for short drive😆
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Ай бұрын
Always 🙄 😂
@solomonnnamdiamanze5680
@solomonnnamdiamanze5680 Жыл бұрын
Luise good morning, I have been waiting for your new Videos, thanks for coming on, I like the Cats. (🐱) Luise, am coming to Portugal soon and I will like to visit you.
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
Me too they are great 😻
@Nubianette
@Nubianette Жыл бұрын
Woman, no! 😱 Embrace ease! 😊 Oh, the Tupperware thing is cool for what it is.
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
I think I'd get too bored with easy! 😂
@Nubianette
@Nubianette Жыл бұрын
Seems like it. 🤭
@celiapereira5223
@celiapereira5223 Жыл бұрын
Loving your videos Louise... keep them coming and yes cats are amazing animals 💯👍🤗
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
They are certainly entertaining! 😻
@jeanniehyde8090
@jeanniehyde8090 Жыл бұрын
Louise 🤗💕way to go GI Jane 💪🏾I-love your mentality, whatever the challenge, you just adapt and get on with it. Love 💕 your beautiful personality 🤗 SOOO love it when you and Cindy meet up 🤣🤣there’s always laughter xx
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
There's always fun along with the hard work on Cindy's farm for sure :)
@Carpe-Diem
@Carpe-Diem Жыл бұрын
Great video Luise. Way too challenging for my taste or time of life. Too used to creature comforts and I am useless in the cold! 😂😂😂
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
I hear you...sometimes you have to help people out though who are in need. If you believe in Karma it's fully at work... the next one is dream! 😊
@musicg1696
@musicg1696 Жыл бұрын
Ummmm, I'm thinking they need to compensate you for your inconvenience. Good Lord, your an absolute saint!
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
I've stayed in a tent so it's not that bad in comparison. 😊
@beaumontdebrioche6608
@beaumontdebrioche6608 Жыл бұрын
I love the cats and love ur interaction w them…super fun…and sweet…
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
🥰
@yomioloko9727
@yomioloko9727 Жыл бұрын
Another wonderful video and from yours and Cindy's videos I'm learning I may be a coming out pet lover.
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
We are big animal lovers :)
@JenShea
@JenShea Жыл бұрын
Wholly Moley! That was quite a lot! You are such a trouper! I lived on a farm for a couple years because of my ex-husband… I prefer something less isolated now. So fortunate you have a car there!! Those cats are just darling! Happy January Luise!
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
The car is an absolute lifesaver for sure 🙂
@jamesmagee890
@jamesmagee890 Жыл бұрын
Hi I do feel for 7. But love your videos. Take care
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
No idea what that means but thanks for stopping by to comment :)
@buddleiabee
@buddleiabee Жыл бұрын
It's the small things that count I agree. Shocked at the peeing thing outside. It would out me off. It's not physically possible for women to separate. Need a funnel thingy like they use at festivals. What a headache that place is.
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
Not too much fun in the night when it's raining for sure.
@temmv3783
@temmv3783 Жыл бұрын
Those cats are wonderful!!
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
They are!
@portugalonawingandaprayer473
@portugalonawingandaprayer473 Жыл бұрын
Hazel ☘️ … Love straw bail buildings … bravo to builder and it is beautiful … 👌👍👌👍 That’s the bit that gets me is changing kitchens and utensils … then showering … after I’ve mastered these … great ! I have a USB blender … it’s great ! 🙏☘️😘
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
It is very well built, he built it fro himself but then had to sell. That's the best find! I have a USB blender too...but it doesn't even come close to the nutribullet. I used it 3 times in over two years!!😊
@user-nt8ck4zg4z
@user-nt8ck4zg4z Жыл бұрын
Oh wow Louise you have certainly taken on a challenge. As someone else said you would have thought they would have left plenty of supplies for you. Hope you dont regret not staying at the air bnb. You could say January has turned into challenge January. I guess with no fridge you now have to rethink what to buy for food. Just as well its cooler weather. I have my daughter living with me whose cat brought in a live cat in the middle of the night that came into my bedroom so 1am i was trying to catch it . What a nightmare. Take care.
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
No regrets, it still has many good points...just a case of adapting and pivoting. All is well in the end :)
@angelicasouza2086
@angelicasouza2086 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them Angelica :)
@SimpleLifePortugal
@SimpleLifePortugal Жыл бұрын
OMG 4 days without water.. this must have been terrible for you who love showers! BTW how strange that you had to buy your own firewood... Is that common to housesitting?
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
No it's not how it's usually done at all 😳
@moonhunter9993
@moonhunter9993 Жыл бұрын
yeah, not cool.
@CindyVine
@CindyVine Жыл бұрын
The realities of off-grid living lol
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
Optional reality, no need for it to be like this :)
@cathythomas2692
@cathythomas2692 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! This such a timely and wonderful video that the Universe had you make just for me! Anytime you want to spend a month in North Carolina ON-GRID, feel free to come visit for a month. It is the least I can do!
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the super thanks Cathy...much appreciated :) And thanks for the (on-grid) offer 😊
@maryjoan4128
@maryjoan4128 Жыл бұрын
Wow..not sure I could do
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
It's an experience! 😊
@sheilaandersen8710
@sheilaandersen8710 Жыл бұрын
Tupperware? Love it! I miss Tupperware. We had lots of it in the '70's, of course in those '70's colors. Better colors now! 😊 Those cats really love you!! ❤️ Yes, a downfall of that love are the mice gifts. 😕 Stay well! 😊
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
Exactly 🐀 ...I was wondering how I can give out an I-don't-like-you vibe, so no presents and sleeping on my bed 😂
@michalf6460
@michalf6460 Жыл бұрын
Loved it all
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@African.Diaspora.InLondonUK
@African.Diaspora.InLondonUK Жыл бұрын
offgrid lifestyle does have its challenges, though highly entertaining. That tupperware is brilliant little offgrid gadget.
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
Doesn't have to be that way...off-grid in video 37 and 47 show this.
@helenblatherwick8994
@helenblatherwick8994 Жыл бұрын
Hi Louise, this was a lovely insight as to what you do. Your amazing and take things in your stride. The mouse, I had to remove a baby stoat( dead) from my friends rug. Cats are so funny. The generator needs a bracket to attach it to the wall.or tilt the pallet by placing bricks/ stones under the front and it should stay in place. I wish I had your engery, stay safe and warm. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
I know if only we could explain to them humans actually prefer a different kind of present 😂
@ruthconstantino6861
@ruthconstantino6861 Жыл бұрын
Your kitty pals 😽😺🐈😸 are so funny. What would have become of Cindy if you hadn't decided to drop in on her 😄. Your offgrid stay came with unexpected choring, but i hope itwas easier as you found your own rhythm to collecting water and wood, etc.
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
The waters is all fixed now and yes settling into it :)
@solarlifeportugal657
@solarlifeportugal657 Жыл бұрын
I have a phrase that we will all learn for Thursday "esta é a nossa amiga Luisa que caga e urina separadamente" I think it will raise a few comments - looking forward to seeing you then
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
I can see you’re going to have to be sent to the back of the class Pete! 😜
@shahlatavakoli2084
@shahlatavakoli2084 Жыл бұрын
THANKS 😳GOOING TO FAAR ON OFF GRID WITH THE TOILET😞😞
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
I know 😬 👍🏽
@jacquionly
@jacquionly Жыл бұрын
Very entertaining😊
@jeanmeyer8194
@jeanmeyer8194 Жыл бұрын
You have a good heart
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
:)
@jeanmeyer8194
@jeanmeyer8194 Жыл бұрын
O Louise how we take things for granted.
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
For sure...it's a great reset when you your priority is your basic needs. It changes you, learnt that last year!
@ste7193
@ste7193 Жыл бұрын
Hey, what's in those pancakes? Egg and banana? Yum.
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
Pay attention! Where you multitasking when you watched 😂
@ste7193
@ste7193 Жыл бұрын
@Solo50plus I was 😄, ill go back and have another look.
@HeidiPriest
@HeidiPriest Жыл бұрын
oh get yourself a funnel. and bottle. to put into compost loo. no way can I hold bladder
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
Not practical.... By the time I've sourced and installed it I'll be gone!
@HeidiPriest
@HeidiPriest Жыл бұрын
@@Solo50plus any old bottle will do as long as funnel fits
@HeidiPriest
@HeidiPriest Жыл бұрын
or get a litre water bottle cut top quarter, turn upside down into rest of bottle
@terriblepainter7675
@terriblepainter7675 Жыл бұрын
When I travel and use Air bnb I bring my own kitchen items that I need often since I ran too many times into situations where basics were missing such as in Greece a wine bottle opener….cmon! …so I feel your spatula and omelette pain 😂
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
I know but where does it all end....I've yet to tell the story about my salad spinner! 😂
@lisamo128
@lisamo128 Жыл бұрын
Oh my word! I have a place where you can stay for free. It's not off grid, it has power and water and there are no animals to take care of. It's rural but not remote. It's not easy to heat, but there are piles of firewood. Let me know if you want a more comfortable month!
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind offer 😊 It wasn't that I needed the place to stay, they needed help getting the cats looked after.
@lisamo128
@lisamo128 Жыл бұрын
I should add i am also an over 50 single woman. I bought a lot with 2 houses, both well fitted out. I live in one, the other is empty and would be much better off with an inhabitant. There are 2 cats but they're mostly in my house by the wood burner 🙂
@lisamo128
@lisamo128 Жыл бұрын
Near Ponte de Lima
@lisamo128
@lisamo128 Жыл бұрын
@@Solo50plus oh wow 😳
@beaumontdebrioche6608
@beaumontdebrioche6608 Жыл бұрын
The adventure is magnificant but at the same time I know how stressful it can be…I want to travel France & sicely for a few months & Galicia north Spain…also for few months…in quest of finding a PERM/ stable space….but I hv no car my license expired in USA…but I know what u do is not 100% smooth….but it looks like u hv ALOT OF SUPPORT I am 50 something networker/ Londoner… …on my own & trying to find my way like what u r doing….but I wd love to hv a buddy / comrade…….fellow female adventurer….I wonder if u know anyone who also is try to do what u r dpoing…maybe another money making project “bring together females who do what u r doing”??????…..anyway…big respect & sending much positive energy to all u do for this 2023 adventure time….
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
There's always a trade off but as long as the advantages are outweighing the disadvantages then you are on to a winner :) If you go on forums and groups I'm sure you could find travel companions....you just need to ask. Best of luck 😊
@cbwmama8461
@cbwmama8461 Жыл бұрын
They didn't leave you firewood???? Are you expected to buy your own petrol for the generator? I realize you house sit for free -- no compensation -- but this is ridiculous!!! I have lived in some primitive conditions -- like 4 months in a tent in the Saudi desert -- and you can adapt -- but give some warning. Do you review the property for the house sitting site? I might not be too diplomatic if you do.
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
This was a favour...not from the THS site. Yes I review diligently and it's not one I would have selected if it were on the site but they help asap. It is a charming place and will suit many people who would love it. But yes you are right you would normally make sure the sitter can keep warm at least for the first few nights!
@melissam9326
@melissam9326 Жыл бұрын
Good lord, it isn't hard to have a seperating compost toilet, there is off grid then there is ridiculous, looks like you are stuck in the later. Well you can say it is an adventure! 🤣
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
For sure. I think I'd rather a different kind of adventure 😂
@mikejust3790
@mikejust3790 Жыл бұрын
The off grid life is some what romantic but reality sets in.. lol.. how long are you planing to be off grid?
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
Off-grid is not to blame it's the way it's set up. In video 37 and 47 I was in an off-grid property and it was wonderful as it was a well thought out system.
@melissam9326
@melissam9326 Жыл бұрын
Oh and if you are house sitting it is disgraceful that they don't have wood already provided.
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
They had a lot on their mind.
@portugal1969
@portugal1969 Жыл бұрын
👍
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus Жыл бұрын
:)
@daviddjerassi
@daviddjerassi 3 ай бұрын
NO NO & NO not in a million years sorry not for us should if wish to live like in Africa in the 1300s i will buy a cave and compared to your accommodation will be pure luxury .
@Solo50plus
@Solo50plus 3 ай бұрын
Calm down, no need to shout. You do you. No need to insult these peoples home. No one is asking you to live there.
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