54 - Digging, Scooping and Transporting Soil to the Future Pond & Garden Update!

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Our family that visited last week has gone back home, and after a wonderful 10-day visit, we're getting back to normal. It usually takes a few days to settle back into our usual routine. I’d say the hardest part of living abroad is missing family. Still, we can’t really complain, because as soon as one visit ends, another is just around the corner—particularly during the summer months. With a few days before my mom and bonus dad arrive, we’re adjusting to being just the three of us again. That means I'm back to editing full time. That week, I was working on the "One Year Progress" video, and with me back at the desk, Philippe was on digging duty—digging, scooping, and transporting soil down to the future pond area.

While Fred the Digger was working at full capacity, Bob the Dumper was giving us trouble, leaking from everywhere imaginable, from hydraulics to oil. We soon called Claude to help figure out what was wrong. We’ve since ordered all kinds of parts to fix these leaks. Even so, Bob, being an old machine, is still a powerhouse! Digging had to continue because as soon as the rain comes, everything could come to a halt.

A few days later, my mom and bonus dad arrived. Although we had many plans for things we wanted to do and places we hoped to visit, we all ended up getting sick, which forced us to slow things down much more than we’d hoped. My bonus dad, Dirk, still found the energy to harvest the potatoes, and my mom helped with Odin, making sure we had a nice meal at the end of the day. Once we started regaining our energy, it was time to give you an update on the vegetable garden. In summary: the tomatoes struggled with the wet winter and spring, the courgettes are thriving, the melons are small, and although we have potatoes, the harvest is less than expected due to the rough season. Still, for first-time gardeners, we're pretty happy with what we’ve managed to grow!

It’s moments like these that remind us why we chose this life, with all its ups and downs. Thanks for following along on this journey with us, and we’ll see you in the next update!

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Have a great day! Philippe, Anicia and Odin!

[jerrysemprevio]

I like most that Phillip is always positive and optimistic when problems pop up. It's a great attitude to have in life!

[fearlessvic]

I love how the chickens follow you everywhere, looking for treasures to eat in the soil.

[arindamkashyap]

Today accidentally you tube recommends me this channel's one year progress video. Binge watching all of them. You are an inspiration guys.

[smedina]

GREETINGS FROM THE GREAT PACIFIC NORTHWEST, LAKEWOOD, WASHINGTON! 🤩I was recommended your channel from YouTube and have just binged watched about 5 of the most recent episodes!! What a beautiful life you are building in the idyllic South of France! I love your gorgeous property with so much history, and your hard work to make it into your forever home.... it is so inspiring. You both have persevered in the face of adversity and have gotten creative in overcoming the obstacles that continue to arise. Your journey is fascinating! Watching you raise your little cutie and those nosey chickens is so enjoyable! I'm so sorry about your veggie garden and the awful rain. We are too familiar with rain here, even though it is FAR LESS than in the past. Our climate is changing to much much hotter temperatures and way less rain the last few years. I love less rain! The French country seems quite water logged sometimes. I look forward to next year's new garden project. Thank you for sharing your lovely family and journey with us here. Sending blessings to you from Western Washington State! 💛🖤💛

[followeroftheway]

I loved every aspect of your video. Please, do not let negative comments discourage you. You are a wonderful family. God’s richest blessings to you and your family.🙏🏻

[pamfrank]

I am amazed how much you can accomplish with small machinery and your willpower. Everything looks beautiful.

[clemerz]

I have just finished watching all previous episodes and I am nothing less than totally impressed with the outcome of all your efforts! Thank you for such good quality and hard working people doing good things for yourselves and your family! Watching from a little city in the British Columbia Rocky Mountains 🇨🇦😊

[patricialutzenhiser]

Don’t let people who think this episode was boring make one second of your amazing journey deter you from your goal. they are arm chair critics who most likely live in an apartment their whole life and have never got dirt on their hands. Your work ethic and determination show in all you do. I thought it was very interesting and shows how one bucket at a time you are transforming your little kingdom for your family! I and so many others think you are amazing and your videos are anything but boring! Let their fingers do the walking to a channel that fits their needs! Always cheering you and your little family on💓🌈🚜🐾🐔

[staciemiller]

You are amazing and people who find fault never even lifted a shovel . I find your videos very interesting and your wife's narrative is super.

[pratibhakshatri]

Hi ! Iam from India and I wait for ur weekly uploads .Have watched all. Genuine self efforts, taking care of environment restoring trees and seggregation of scrap . Not even once you have put waste or cleared any patch by burning fire. Love your effort and lots of love to ur son.

[CharilynBaay]

Your video is inspiring, may God showered blessings to your family. Watching from Phillipines😊

[sylviawright]

Hard worker, love how you explain every delail, nice when you bring baby in the video, Done wonders so far with the farm,

[lisareatherford]

You are doing an amazing job, I love how you teach the importance of greasing your equipment. Not everyone does .

[AsmrSuzy]

I love watching your videos in the middle of the fast-paced and busy city of Dubai. It’s amazing how your content brings me a sense of calm amidst all the hustle and bustle. Thank you for creating such a soothing escape!

[kathysterndahl]

How sad😢! I have been binge-watching your videos since I found them and now I have caught up. It will be hard to wait for them to be released now. I will miss you all!

[stephaniegaromon]

Very enjoyable video. Little Oden is very precious. So sorry you all got sick, hope you feel better. ❤

[namaaniao]

*YOU'RE REALLY A GOOD MAN, BECAUSE YOU ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE OF SO MANY THINGS TO SUPPORT YOUR FAMILY..GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR

[celinaderose]

You are doing an amazing job, wonderful to see a young family fulfilling their dreams. You work hard and are patient, you deserve our respect and support. All the best ❤

[tessiegregorio]

I enjoy watching your little Odin, he soo cute!!!😍