Author Archives: Ian

Water Leak

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Ian

Walking around the farm, I came across a wet patch about 200mm in diameter, all around the area was very dry so obviously something was amiss. I was very quick to blame some workman that had been clearing the land … Continue reading →

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July 2018

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Ian

So, news from Casa Neroli for the last couple of months. The weather during May and June was awful, very wet and miserable, usually the sort or weather expected in January and February, but like the rest if the world … Continue reading →

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Overgrown

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Ian

The land has got very overgrown this winter so we are in the process of having it cleaned again so heres just a quick post to show the “Before” state of the farm. I will post a “After” as soon … Continue reading →

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Gate Update – May

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Ian

Well there has been a lot of progress during the last month. The new entrance is finished and the electric arm has been replaced (although the arm is missing in the photos) it should make getting in and out so … Continue reading →

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April 2018

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Ian

One of the things that has really bugged us has been the entrance to the property from the road (Dirt Track). We have had a few attempts at trying to get this right, but until now whatever we have done … Continue reading →

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February 2018

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Ian

Swimming pool heating has now been commissioned and we have received training from the company that installed it. The new summer pool cover and its spool have been delivered and stored away. It’s still a bit early in the year … Continue reading →

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Swimming Pool Heating – Update

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Ian

Quick update. Looks like the heat pump for the heating of the swimming pool has been placed and installation is well under way. Still some finishing work and commissioning to do, but looks like we may have heating for this … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 2018

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Ian

A Warm Welcome to 2018 Welcoming in the New Year was a bit of a wet affair this year. We did however get one really nice day when we were able to do some pruning on the vines and cleaning … Continue reading →

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Pool Heating Update

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Ian

So, decision made. Cover decision made. Negotiations complete. Deposit paid. Installation time scale agreed, (hopefully). We will have heating. More updates to follow.

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Swimming Pool – To heat or not to heat.

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Ian

We had a swimming pool constructed a couple of years ago and at the time decided not to include heating as wanted to see how it would work without, after all we were in Portugal and it’s a lot warmer … Continue reading →

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