When it rains it really does pour

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Күн бұрын

This week did not go as planned. It's been raining a ton, and on the dry moments we have been working on our digger. After replacing several parts it is still not starting though...
0:00 A rainy morning
4:54 Trying to start the digger
7:50 Simple but delicious veggie soup
9:08 What's happening with the digger?
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New here? My name is Lea and I live with my partner Maarten, our toddler Puck and baby Bo on our land in Central Portugal. We left the rat race in the Netherlands in 2018 and moved south in our old campervan. Two years ago we bought land in Portugal that had been abandoned for several decades. After lots of hard work we now live in a beautiful yurt and keep ourselves busy growing our own vegetables as well as producing olive oil, wine and honey on a small scale. This channel documents all the different jobs we have to do, and sometimes some nice footage of this beautiful country we now call home.
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@marysealy919 Жыл бұрын

So enjoying Bo's contributions to the videos. He truly is a fabulous youtube baby. His smiles into the camera are amazing ❤

@candynewton4945 Жыл бұрын

Your ability to be content with the everyday chores of life while enjoying your son is a lesson for all of us to slow down. You and Maartin are amazing people. Bo and Puck are lucky to have you.Thank you for sharing your family. 🇺🇸🌹

@keithbrandon8540 Жыл бұрын

Hope you get the digger problem sorted sooner rather than later! Big set back for you. Bo is showing his inquisitive personality. Lovely little boy. Good luck and see you next week 👍

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

He loves looking at himself 😂

@anitaklamer3360 Жыл бұрын

Life.... Just dont get discouraged...when it's down it CAN ONLY GO UP🌺👍🌺🙏🙏🙏🙏

@fertiledirt7708 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful start to any morning. Have a awesome day

@lieuwina Жыл бұрын

Hope you get the digger problem sorted. Bo is so cute and he has lovely big eyes like mom. Have a great day.

@bastonor Жыл бұрын

I'll keep my fingers crossed!

@deehalpern8988 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing that cute little boy.

@jennyjohnson9012 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh Bo is gorgeous! Hope the digger gets sorted out for you. Have a great week, looking forward to the next video, really enjoyed this one.

@loream Жыл бұрын

Good luck with the digger!!! 😃

@bradykincaid9095 Жыл бұрын

Lol Don't you love it?... When there is no rain? We pray for it, we look for it, wait on it and we wonder about it. Then it finally comes and it's always so damned inconvenient! Try to keep a sense of humor about all things....and remember that, this too shall pass. There is a lesson in this (I'm sure) that will be of benefit to you later. A cheap battery tester is a must. Especially out in the country. I know, I know..."thanx for the after thought"😝. Right? Best of luck and our prayers are still with you and yours. Thanks, for another delightful, decompressive Sunday Morning!

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t mind the rain so much, if we didn’t have stuff to do! We tested the battery, it was completely fried. We tried and tested so many things it was too much to explain tbh 😅

@iefkevanschaick1548 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful family, so nice to Watch

@juliad1768 Жыл бұрын

Hope you get the digger fixed, until then take care and stay safe xxx

@kathleenpitt1981 Жыл бұрын

I hope you can get to the olive harvest and get the digger going.

@tenpennyguy Жыл бұрын

Cheering for you and the digger for a happy result soon!

@anniemac3075 Жыл бұрын

Positive thoughts to you, I'm sure your mechanic friend will get things going for you. Louis is such a lovebug! 🤞 🤞 🤞 for you. 🌹

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

I’m sure he will! Louis is very pushy these days 😂

@semqueixas Жыл бұрын

Yeah, sometimes stuff just go downhill. But that's life. I'm sure you'll overcome this in no time. Best wishes!!!

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Everything will be fine in the end :)

@permissiontoshine Жыл бұрын

Seems ancient digger issues are a thing in Portugal. Clearly you are not alone. I'm sure Luke and Sarah are feeling for you atm!

@tonypereira1484 Жыл бұрын

Martin’s tip of the week ! When you repair a digger take it to the highest mountain you can find to compete a full engine overhaul lol 😅

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Take it to the most inconvenient place, that’s what makes it fun!

@empret7704 Жыл бұрын

I love the smile in your voice ... good luck on what you want to achieve ... take care 🙃🙂

@gerirusso5873 Жыл бұрын

I hope the rain is enough to fill your wells!

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Yes they’ve been full for over a week now!

@portugal1969 Жыл бұрын

👍

@thisorthat7626 Жыл бұрын

Hoping that the digger is fixed quickly as Maarten is amazing with how he manages the land with it. Bo was adorable smiling at the camera. I laughed at Lea commenting on the letter pasta stuff because I enjoy it too as an adult. You are still making great progress even with all the issues.

@permissiontoshine Жыл бұрын

Great video Lea. Beau already knows he's a KZfaq sensation. An adorable handful. So good to hear Puck is loving school. You and Maarten are great parents. The part of the video with Beau and Maarten walking up the track, Beau reaching for his hand was really touching. Ouch re the digger. I'm so glad you have a good friend who is an mechanic you trust and believe in. Loved your little text overlay comments throughout the video. Well done. I'm off to add a little cheer to your coffee fund. It's not much, but everything helps, right? Take good care of your precious little family. Yes Portugal channels have become hot property on KZfaq. REMEMBER - to stay true to who you are, be authentic, let your own light shine in this space - there is enough room for all of you on here. Don't let that knock you off course. Hugs and love from Perth, Australia.

@annedevane9378 Жыл бұрын

Same from Perth Scotland

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carolyne, we really appreciate your support :)

@Lat41 Жыл бұрын

Starting a fire with a pine cone. Yes. I love it. Our house in northern Portugal has a pellet heater, and I’m not fond of it. I much prefer a real wood stove. I’m hoping to replace the pellet stove with a wood stove, but maybe it’s not practical.

@oliveoil4487 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Scenery!! Nice to see Bo out with dad exploring!!

@sgrvtl7183 Жыл бұрын

Your son is adorable! I hope you have success with digger and can get started on projects. Rain is glorious, always much needed in my area (S. Calif.) always enjoy your videos💜

@daffs0 Жыл бұрын

Bo was like yes mum I’ll shut the door you stay in the warm I got this 😂🤣😂 Oh no flipping machines they always seem to break when you want to use them Thank you for sharing 😁

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

They really do!

@katefinnegan8129 Жыл бұрын

Lea sorry about the digger issue and the rain stopping you from harvesting the olives. Sometimes things do come in 3’s. Tomorrow is another day. I’m saying this for myself as well. I just found out I have a foundation issue in my house and the lowest quote I was given to repair is 78,000 dollars. I don’t have 78,000 dollars. I have never cried so much in my life. But I have to remind myself that there are people who have more problems than me so I need to keep that in perspective. I keep thinking of parents who used to have a saying when things went wrong, ‘This too shall pass’. So we will just have to have a positive outlook that things will get better. See you next video.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that Kate, hope you find a good solution! This too shall pass

@junco477 Жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed on the digger repair. I suggest having Bo stand by it, smiling at it, talking to it... for at least 30 minutes before trying to start it again. Charm works wonders.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

A good option!

@clairewemers4564 Жыл бұрын

Hallo the dream clever family, now thanks youtube deserts on the move I know the terraces why it is so that the water does not run away thus why not also little walls in clay to be sure the water stays and get the time all the time to try to seep in the soil, bon vent Claire

@mesutozsen903 Жыл бұрын

eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog için kolay gelsin hayırlı işler....👍👍👍👍

@JohnCurtinmadrid Жыл бұрын

Funnily enough, as I was listening to the digger turn over I thought "compression problem, it´s turning over too easily for a diesel". If it´s just a blown top gasket it´s not a big deal.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

I hope it will be an easy repair 🤞

@barbarasattler9138 Жыл бұрын

Don't worry you will be able to fix the digger 👍

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

I’m sure we will :)

@gpot2269 Жыл бұрын

Hi all, "We. We. We." Hahahaha. Water is life. Nice Video. Please stay safe everyone.

@anthonypk7281 Жыл бұрын

nice video. 😊

@jamesrivis620 Жыл бұрын

I assume you changed the fuel filter. Also make sure your fuel is clean.

@mjack1935 Жыл бұрын

check and adjust the valves

@noliestold718 Жыл бұрын

God bless yous 💚

@CindyVine Жыл бұрын

bummer about the digger

@raimbowraimbow Жыл бұрын

I am sure it will get fixed :) boa sorte!

@victormason8000 Жыл бұрын

Could be glow plugs if it is a diesel.

@Cate7451 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about the digger.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

It’s an old machine, I’m sure it can be fixed :)

@punjabseth260 Жыл бұрын

👌👌👌🌼

Жыл бұрын

The starting sound sounded like it is starved of fuel, even though you replaced the fuel lines... is there a fuel pump & is that working? I don't know but that would be worth checking. Also, if air is somehow getting into the fuel delivery system, that can also starve it of fuel. If all of that is good, then check the choke. Try starter fluid. Key idea here is getting fuel to ignite.

@iefkevanschaick1548 Жыл бұрын

You are such a beautiful family, love watching you.

@clickbaitnumberone1403 Жыл бұрын

Yes, starter spray was my idea as well. That will always ignite. And run for a few seconds at least.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

We tried starter fluid, but that didn’t work. Might be that there is still air in the system, we’ll try a hand pump first before taking it apart more.

@isagt57 Жыл бұрын

@@ourportuguesehomestead I know it must be annoying to hear the comments, especially since we don't know how much has been tried to do. I don't even know if the engine is diesel, but when dismantling the parts, the same problem must happen as when the engine runs out of fuel and air enters... I know about this problem but as I am a woman, I didn't pay attention how was done the purge of the air and, in Portuguese, perhaps I could explain it better but I've been looking for something in English similar to what I thought it was done, a situation I saw at least 10 years ago so, forgive me, if my comment it's too stupid ;) "how to start a diesel AFTER it ran out of fuel" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edyIabekspu-cqs.html

@nvdb-77 Жыл бұрын

If it is a diesel engine, but you probably know this, all the air needs to be out of the fuel lines. Try loosening the metal fuel lines (nuts) on top of the engine, then start the engine (on the starter) until fuel comes out. (then stop starting the engine) Then tighten the nuts on the fuel lines again, and done. Air in the fuel lines is one of the main reasons a diesel engine will not start.

@MyPlayHouse Жыл бұрын

Wish I was a mechanic, so I could help! I am not so i'll stay out of it :-) But it is a cool shirt Lea, looks good on you.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

It’s in good hands :) Thanks!

@bobfmirvine6652 Жыл бұрын

Other videos I have watched very often show the Diesel engine operator use a spray can to give the engine a whiff of something to make it start easier. Seems to help.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Yes we tried that :)

@quantomrizzics Жыл бұрын

Kick it. That might work

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

I wish it was that simple 🥲

@danielgreenaway1587 Жыл бұрын

It is often a minute invisible speck of dirt in the carb needle.

@maximhollandnederlandthene7640 Жыл бұрын

Schattig hoor 😄

@bohammarberg4072 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@wendyburgess2962 Жыл бұрын

❤

@bobboy9854 Жыл бұрын

it sounds like no fuel is getting to injectors make sure you have fuel to injectors

@Metalmaxm Жыл бұрын

I did not know you have a professional cameramen. You went up in the world 😂😂

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

He's great!

@coby6417 Жыл бұрын

🌟👏👍🍀💐

@jeannestott1456 Жыл бұрын

Give Bo a Spanner he looks like he's go an idea of what the problem might be!

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

I'm sure he's picking up a thing or two 😂

@rocklover7437 Жыл бұрын

I noticed white smoke coming out the exhaust when you was cranking the motor over .This is vaporised fuel so you have fuel . The sound it's making as you crank it over sounds like lack of compression,ie worn piston rings . I would also check the pump timing marks to see if it's correct .It's strange it was working fine one minute and not the next .

@rocklover7437 Жыл бұрын

Video ..Hard Start Problems , diesel timing Mr DIYer channel .

@bobfmirvine6652 Жыл бұрын

What a cutie you are blessed with!

@richfiryn Жыл бұрын

Mechanical problems of any kind can turn into a real sense of humor test quickly as you go deeper down the rabbit hole of uncertainty. Having been there countless times in my life.

@seanmulcahy6776 Жыл бұрын

cute kid

@lightdark00 Жыл бұрын

Old equipment are money pits and need a lot of care to keep going. 🤷‍♂️

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Nah, plenty of newer machines are absolute garbage (see: Luke and Sarah’s digger). But thanks, very encouraging 😂👍

@destino2portugal Жыл бұрын

14 minutes long, BOOOOOOO, absolutely not enough of Maarten and Lea and Bo and Puck. Must try harder ❤️💛💚 It has been a crap week and a whole week more rain, I blame the British personally.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

I’ll sleep a little less next week to get you a longer video ;)

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

British are to blame for a lot of things

@rollandjoeseph Жыл бұрын

@@ourportuguesehomestead lol

@destino2portugal Жыл бұрын

@@ourportuguesehomestead 👏👏👏🙏

@cazicature Жыл бұрын

@@ourportuguesehomestead ain’t that the truth, I’m embarrassed to be British tbh!

@JohnSmith-yv6eq Жыл бұрын

You may need to install a cheap Facet style 12VDC fuel pump in the fuel line just after the fuel filters to draw a solid stream of fuel through the filter from the tank...and then pressure squirt it into the injection pump...and up to the injectors. This allows you to bleed all the air out of the entire system without running down the starter or requiring the engine to be turning over at all... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eqqVeZyfv7jOnIk.html 27:00 minutes