#09 Italian house renovation | The real work starts now!

Hello everyone. Thank you for the comments on the last video. I have posted on the community page some images to show the thinking on the landscaping conversations. The good news is that the smashing up has started and so I thank you all for being patient as I tell the back story. This brings me to November. Quite a lot happened before Christmas so maybe one or two more videos to cover the rest of the work that took place towards the end of last year. Thanks all! 👍

Richard, I watch a number of YouTube channels doing what you are doing. But when I’m done watching one of your episodes I find this huge smile pasted on my face! Your latest episode was classic for me! I’m a quarter generation older than you but I’ve lived everything you’re going through. Watching your feet side moving the stove, multiple efforts to get your table to the new space, your humorous concerns about filming your first outside shower. I love it all, including the continuous camera and sound adjustments. Your channel is special because it’s real, it’s human! Please don’t change a thing. Plug along please, I need more smiles! Ron-Bradenton, FL

Quando i tuoi figli da adulti guarderanno questi video saranno orgogliosi del loro padre !💪

By far the best you've done Richard. Your attachment to the land is quite evident, more so now - I call it being grounded, you're growing roots. In a previous video there was an emotional moment running your hands through the leaves on those now famous olives trees. Recurring scenes - sitting on that deck, drinking in the view, the sun, waving your feet - that feeling of freedom. Yeah - you've made it. What pleasure to watch so much satisfaction, drive, and transforming. The realization - a small house is all I need. Even the noticeable sensation when you arrive, that cleansing of stress - you're home. Obviously moving forward - at last - has lighten your stress/frustration and bits of humor popping up. Slept like a log. Love your line about pizza not every day, and yes a pizza oven is a necessity. Think an outdoor kitchen and dining area al fresco is in order. There's a knack to moving stuff - glad you got that to work. The shower was a tasteful tease. I saw a flash of a bashful smile regarding personal questions in an earlier video. Such modesty makes you and your video more appealing. Thank you for sharing your journey - not all dive into life and reaps it's rewards.

All that driving...it's on a truly American scale. Respect.

My husband and I have been talking about our move to Italy when I came across your video. I hadn't thought much about living in the Marche region until I listened to your description and love of the land. I live in what they call the Evergreen State now and thought I wanted to move to Southern Italy for the warmth and milder climate. You have made me realize how much I would miss the beauty of a multi green landscape. Plus, the feeling of the earth alive and growing through your toes and fingers. I can't wait to tour Le Marche when we leave. Also, thank you for the real and raw footage you give. Even your novice YouTuber Status has been endearing. I think you are great and I am happy to see your channel growing. ❤

Another great video Richard! I found myself rooting and shouting for you to get the kitchen countertop through the doorway and then clapping with your success...lol. I'm excited to see all of your progress as you find time to edit your footage and load it for viewing. Suffice to say, I'm hooked, waiting to see your next steps. Having renovated a home in Puerto Rico, I understand the ups and downs, body aches, long days and the famous words from my contractor "Houston we have a problem" 😬 when it comes to the surprises of renovating a home. But, you are doing all of this work, yourself, kudos to you, impressive. Your humour has me laughing out loud while watching...well done. 👏

With the outside shower, that's great, you have more than enough distance to make everything look too small to see.😂👍

"Fresh pizzas - not every day, but at least 6 days a week." Cannot argue with that. 😂

Loved the outdoor shower 😂. Gosh hard work with the fireplace, they sure made things to last back then!

I really enjoy your videos and how true to life they are! We are renovating a farmhouse in Umbria, and your landscaping and spiderweb challenges are painfully familiar. I am so impressed with your progress and your love for your land. Can’t wait to see your progress on the inside of the house!

I.reallly enjoyed your video today! You're a champion for taking on this journey. Can't wait to see you on the next one. Love your sense of humor ! Always love to laugh and chuckle in the day and you make that happen!! Cheerio ! ❤

I love your sense of humor! Fantastic.

I like the Verve playing in the background

The inside plan is quite a good plan. You have actually done a lot of work and it really shows. You don't seem like a hoarder. lol. The hard work will pay off. The house is a good place. Lots of beauty around you. When I have a bad day, which is not often, I go outside and feel the love from the mountains and all the beautiful nature around me. Your hard work is paying off. I enjoy your videos. You have a good sense of humour and that will get you far. Bravo from Abruzzo

omg pleased to see you back ,in italy ,great ripping fireplace out ,you have lots to do ,but well ,worth it ,roll on next videox

Really enjoying your posts! You relaxing eating some pizza and getting some sun….perfect!

😂😂😂tipping always works on ya mate xx😊😊😊😊

Good progress. I feel in the long run, you’ll be thankful you lived in the house a bit to get a better feeling of the flow.

Well done. I really envy you. You're a great inspiration.