Author Archives: Ian

Tractor

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Ian

Yes, we have made the decision that we need to get a small tractor!!! Whilst it has been fun and somewhat fulfilling strimming the land each time we visit, now the house is there we want to enjoy that more, … Continue reading →

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The Farm

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Ian

Background The original farm was about 2 acres, we have used about half of that to place the house and pool and have added about another acre with an addition purchase, so are back to about 2 acres. The newer … Continue reading →

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July 2016

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Ian

There is not a lot to say this month, I think I have said before the main project is now all but finished and we are in to general remarks about general things about running any house, which let’s be … Continue reading →

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June 2016

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Ian

June has been a far better month, I know we were late posting May’s blog, but that was more because we had some issues as I am sure you have read and we wanted to at least get some of … Continue reading →

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May 2016

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Ian

Disaster Strikes Well that may be a little over dramatic but it got your attention. The start of May proved to be the wettest period recorded since records began for Portugal. The persistent heavy rain at the start of the … Continue reading →

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April 2016

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Ian

Despite the very changeable weather this month we have managed to progress work on the farm and garden areas.     The beginning of the month was really quite wet so it was difficult for the workmen to get on … Continue reading →

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March 2016

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Ian

It was a wet start to the month so the work on the agricultural element of the project was delayed yet again. However, around the middle of the month the weather improved enough that the work could really get under … Continue reading →

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February 2016

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Ian

So February has seen the gates all installed, although we are going to have to get the paver back at some point to adjust and tidy up the granite blocks on the drive as the locksmith had to lower some … Continue reading →

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January 2016

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Ian

January has been a bad month weather wise in Portugal, although you wouldn’t think so looking at this picture. Taken on one of the good days. The consequence has been that the land around our property has been very wet … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 2016

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Ian

Feliz Ano Novo – Happy New Year. As mentioned in the last update in 2015, we flew down on the 30th December to see in the New Year at the house. We knew the weather would not be brilliant, but … Continue reading →

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