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Yes we will be watching your second year. Thank you for the tranquility and verve you demonstrate each and every week.

What a lovely vlog, I have followed you from the start and enjoy seeing your transformation. Well done both of you

It is amazing how far you two have come in a year, six months really. You have turned it into a real home and that is not easy with such a large place. I have seen all your episodes and my favorite thing is how you save, repair and reuse items, but also know when stuff is useless to you and needs to go to make space for real life. Your organizational skills are top notch. My husband and I have remodeled eight houses in our 50 year marriage. We have a motto "take out anything that isn't a nice house." We also frequently say "let's play the game" which we call "shuffling $hit". I wish I had a nickel for every time I've had a temporary kitchen in a bedroom and washed dishes in a bathtub. I look forward to your second year, it might sometimes seem like you are getting nowhere but luckily you have these videos to show your amazing progress.

Jullie lijken goed op je plek daar! Leuke recap, ik volg ook zeker de komende 52 weken. Groetjes van jullie misschien wel grootste Velutto fan ;)

You have accomplished a lot in one year and everything looks pretty good. I’ll be looking forward to see the rest of your renovation. Stay well until your next video.

Oh yes! I’m theoretically skipping ahead of you! Loved this; just brilliant.. regards Susan at Hobart.

Hello guys, you have listened very carefully to what the house, the grounds, the outbuildings need. That sometimes will mean that we, viewers, don't see the logic behind it, yet. But you have achieved so incredibly much in a relatively short time. Its not about the result. Its about the road to the end result. You've treated us with artistically outstanding footage, the views from the drone are spectacular. Maybe try to create spaces for volunteers who want to work in the garden(s), help retiling some roofs, painting your repaired, restored shutters, or what pops up and has to be done in between. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Looking forward to each vlog

Congratulations on your loving hard work accomplishments. Bravo!! It will be exciting to see your projects in your second year. Colorado Cherri

Amazing recap! Another viewer who’s been here since the beginning …love your style of caring for the property by cleaning,restoring and repairing the farm. As I have stated before your view thru the lens is like no other channel !! …. from showing us the names of fruits,tree and insects to the swaying grass and sunsets ,views and drone shots if you could get a RUclips Academy Award I’d nominate you! I’m here for year two!!

Fantastic look back over the last year :) thank you :) It’s really interesting to hear your perspective on progress too. You have done so much in a year, an impressive work ethic :) I look forward to following along with each step you make on your journey, thank you for sharing with us.

I’ve been following your journey for some time now, and really enjoy your videos, your calm, steadfast approach and your patience. It’s an inspiration. Looking forward to the future path.

Weidenrute, Lehm und Naturkalk?

lecker Aprikosen, dann Katzenminze, Lavendel usw.❤ Ich benutze Apfelpektin oder AgarAgar mit RohrRohrZucker für Marmelade oder Gelee, Kompot! Wo genau ist Euer Haus? Nähe Pisa?

Hurrah!

Fabulous. Thank you for sharing your journey.

I follow you from the beginning. Seeing this overview makes one realize all the work you have done already! Prachtig! And your last thoughts in this video are well spoken. Your dreams, your live and follow the path unfolding for you two. Enjoy! (en dank jullie wel voor het delen). Peter

Such an extraordinary work! You must be very proud! Congratulation!!!

Bonjour, je vous suis depuis le début et cette vidéo confirme bien tous les efforts que vous avez fait. Le plus mauvais est derrière et maintenant vous aurez le plaisir de créer votre belle maison à votre image, ce sera très gratifiant. Vous avez un si beau paysage qui donne la sérénité. Belle vie à vous et votre famille. De France ❤

Lugar lindo, maravilha! Amo Italia. Sehr schön, wunderschön, ich liebe Italien. Wonderful place, I love Italy.❤

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What a fabulous recap.

Hi Isis and Bertus, Of course we will be walking alongside and keeping sending you positive energy and thoughts. I have been following you since day one and am just amazed by how much you have been accomplishing already. In truth, whilst I saw just as you did that this property was a true hidden gem, I must confess I was afraid it would rapidly overwhelm you. With hindsight I think you took precisely the only correct approach as DIYers that I would summarise as follow : - Make rapidly a small part liveable enough to stop throwing money on renting a nearby place. - move in to listen to the story the buildings, landscape, climate, people are telling you whilst you start renovating. - If you’re DIYers and haven’t got a fortune to throw at the renovation, tackle it bit by bit ensuring little victories here and there so as never to never be overwhelmed or discouraged. - Whilst having a rough vision of the end goal, be ready to see it evolve as you learn, discover and feel the place, and define sub plans that are getting you there one step at the time. - Be prepared to be disturbed in these plans by urgencies you didn’t forecast and tackle them whenever not fixing them now is going to mean even more work and expenses later. - Most importantly, ENJOY the process and celebrate each step when accomplished. I think you both demonstrated this in a magistral way, with a sense of humour, amazing modesty and an interesting attention to preserve, re-use, re-purpose that not only honour you but will add to the character and soul of this stunning property. We can’t wait to see where year two will bring you and are sending you our congratulations for all what you accomplished already and our thoughts and rays of positivity for the hat,sunny summer ahead. Cheers! To life, friendships and to those who dare !!! Bestest’ Pierre

Loved watching your progress - its been amazing and you are both very talented and respectful artists in your renovation. Whats impressed me most is that you seem to enjoy the process and savour the journey rather than rush forward and not enjoy the moment as a lot of renovations on YT do. Plus you both have huge hearts as the cat project demonstrates - all the best from now on - I'll always be following...

Prachtig Isis!! Wat een ontzettend harde werkers zijn jullie!

YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN WORKING REAL HARD! GOOD JOB!

When faced with a long list of tasks to do and your everchanging dreams, it's wonderful to look back at ALL the essential things you HAVE achieved over the year! A great effort! Thanks for taking us along for the ride. We love it and scenery is superb.

I had forgotten how beautiful the glass turned out in the door , it’s just perfect. You guys have come along way ….Velutto as well..bless you both….see you next week…❤

Thank you for this overview of your journey to this point. I truly look forward to seeing your updates each week - cheers to you both!

One of my favorite sayings is, “Nature does not hurry yet all is accomplished.” You are doing a wonderful job. Embrace change when the situation deserves it!

do you, yourselves, look back and go wow look at all this we have done?

BEST TO YOU

It's been a pleasure to watch your project unfold and I look forward to whatever you have to offer your subscribers.

Well said Isis, I embraced your path 50 years ago and I'm still evolving with nature and spirit. Congratulations to you and Bertus for all you've achieved this past year, I have learnt new skills and been in awe in every one of them.

PERFECTIONISTS at work - love this "let`s clean and organize it all so we can see what we have to work with" approach👍👍👍👍

I loved your year in review😊😊😊😊🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Your progress videos are always interesting. I have enjoyed this 1yr recap, which included some I have missed. Good to see the 🐈 has stayed. Thank you. I look firward to the 2nd year! Marie (NZ)

What workhorses this couple are! So much debris, wood, and vegetation to clear out. Hats off to them for the incredible feat they are accomplishing. I can’t wait to see what the result will be.

A great summary of all the work done so far. It has been a short time and you have mostly, just both of you have made a huge difference, you have done a lot of work, these are big buildings and a huge area all around. I think this place has chosen you to live in such beautiful nature and give a second life to this property, not many people would choose to restore it with their own hands, it's a great effort and challenge, but I think you can do it and fulfil your plans and dreams, including having a feline friend. Isis and Bertus great respect to you and I wish you all the best.

Don't worry about what other people feel about what you are doing this is your life not theirs so do what you want i think you guys are doing a great job i get real enjoyment from watching your videos

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You are going great so far. Nothing wrong with changing your minds. I notice you had named the cat (I had forgotten), but could you put his name in writing as I didn't quite hear it. Best wishes.

WOW! new home, I wish you happiness in your stunning beautiful home

🥂To another year

This video was beautiful. Trust your heart and your feelings. One day at a time. I’m sure that you’re in the right path. ♥️🇵🇷

Ciao Isis and Bertus, I believe I found your channel shortly after you started it, I remember most of the footage you have shown. I am a summer girl, but the footage of the winter was just stunning. What you two have accomplished in a year us amazing. Be very proud of yourselves. I do not think you're crazy, you are doing what a lot of people would love to do, but never get or never take the chance. What you have accomplished without a plan, only a vision is remarkable. Congratulations on your first year, and I will be following along on your second. Amore da N.Y.