HEAVY Rain Storm hits my Cabin in the Woods

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  • čas přidán 4. 11. 2023
  • Crazy weather! A storm is completely transforming my off-grid homestead, the little creek turns into a roaring waterfall and I try to stay warm & dry in my little wood cabin.
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Komentáře • 149

  • @dikdap
    @dikdap Před 7 měsíci +64

    As the water cleans the riverbed, you might have the time to reflect on the enormous progress you made on your land and on your skills. Watch out for a burnout. Take time to breathe and let the whole adventure sink in. I hope you are able to continue these inspirational videos for a very, very long time.

    • @mayafeliz
      @mayafeliz  Před 7 měsíci +16

      Great call thank you, I'm so looking forward to some quiet reflection time in the darker months ✨

    • @lancedaniels
      @lancedaniels Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks for sharing this video of the River in spate.

  • @mezanian
    @mezanian Před 7 měsíci +38

    Maya, every week you work so hard, taming your little patch of Portugal. I'm so glad to of found you among the drama vlogs of "Portugal off grid". You are a quiet achiever 😊

    • @mayafeliz
      @mayafeliz  Před 7 měsíci +3

      Thanks I appreciate it a lot💪

  • @floridosilva
    @floridosilva Před 7 měsíci +19

    Hi Maya, look, bags of cement and lime shouldn't be left directly on the floor. place some blocks and boards at the bottom to make height

  • @RINAKEYSER
    @RINAKEYSER Před 7 měsíci +17

    River rocks also works wonders in trenches and it's not so unsightly

  • @MariaMoreira-wm7tn
    @MariaMoreira-wm7tn Před 7 měsíci +22

    Como diz o provérbio: Mulher prevenida, vale por duas. Meteu mãos à obra e fez um bom trabalho com as valas. Só lhe faltam as caleiras nos telhados, para afastar as águas das paredes. 👍

  • @stevejohnstonbaugh9171
    @stevejohnstonbaugh9171 Před 7 měsíci +23

    A suggestion Maya about the concrete and lime bags you relocate to the ground floor - Don't set them directly on the floor or against a wall. The concrete and lime will attract and absorb moisture through the bag and when you go to use them in the spring they will be solid blocs. At least raise them off the ground and away from the wall on a wooden pallet. 😊

    • @sueyancey185
      @sueyancey185 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Yes, I had the exact thing happen to me once upon a time,.. It's always much better to learn from other people's mistakes!

    • @nickcarter3874
      @nickcarter3874 Před 7 měsíci

      Hey Maya. You should look up Kris Harbour. He lives off grid and specialises in building in timber but he also makes hydro power solutions which you would really benefit from there. Lots of free electricity 😮 he’s on CZcams and lives in Wales UK

    • @juhajuntunen7866
      @juhajuntunen7866 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Best is buy it when need, even stored in good place, it will go bad quite fast.

    • @stevejohnstonbaugh9171
      @stevejohnstonbaugh9171 Před 7 měsíci

      @@juhajuntunen7866 I agree. Buying these products as needed is the best practice. 👍

  • @SuperBotanica
    @SuperBotanica Před 7 měsíci +2

    That was a good job of directing the rainwater so that no damage occurs. the stream becomes a raging river, very scary

  • @juliafonseca181
    @juliafonseca181 Před 7 měsíci +3

    You must put some wood under The ciment bags, Will preserve from umidity 😊

  • @jarbasssmendes
    @jarbasssmendes Před 7 měsíci +5

    I love the video, can i just give a small piece of advice, dont cross the river in those makeshift bridges during a rainstorm, its easy to slip and get dragged away by the water. It happens every year in Portugal, during the floods

  • @EvAlGi
    @EvAlGi Před 7 měsíci +2

    Water control is very important when you live in area you are now.

  • @mariliaamaral4921
    @mariliaamaral4921 Před 7 měsíci +12

    Hi Maya you need to put gutters in the roof and will help take the water from the walls. Good job 👍

    • @dweamy1
      @dweamy1 Před 7 měsíci +5

      She is waiting for them to be delivered.

  • @honeybacres
    @honeybacres Před 5 měsíci

    I’m glad your drains worked. It can be so important to make sure the water goes where you want it and doesn’t do any damage.

  • @noreenmadden3028
    @noreenmadden3028 Před 7 měsíci +2

    You deserve everything that comes your way, you are not afraid of the HARD work,so good to see a woman having a got .I look forward to your videos.Noreen. Australia 🦘

  • @jenniclark1064
    @jenniclark1064 Před 7 měsíci +11

    Miya you are so joyful no matter what is thrown at you. You do everything with a spring in your step. I admire your tenacity.. keep doing the amazing job you’re doing. Thanks for sharing your journey with us 😊

  • @-htl-
    @-htl- Před 7 měsíci +4

    Beautiful to see the transformation of nature in the autumn rain. Still a good moment when it looks to be clear weather for a week to sow and rake in some grass seed on and arround the roads/path's to retain the soil.

  • @reisemarie9975
    @reisemarie9975 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Alle Achtung..du schaffst ja was…meint man im Sommer nicht, wie heftig das im Winter regnet…😅 hoffe du bleibst weiterhin trocken in deinem Holzhaus

  • @walkingstick6655
    @walkingstick6655 Před 7 měsíci +2

    You should never put bags of concrete directly on the floor. Put a few of those blocks under them.

  • @peterjohansson191
    @peterjohansson191 Před 7 měsíci +2

    You are living my dream. How wonderful you are doing it and living. It's so fun to follow you! You are a real fighter.

  • @peterdonecker6924
    @peterdonecker6924 Před 7 měsíci +10

    I eagerly wait for every update coming from you, as each week we can see how much progress you made. Cudos to you for all that hard work you doing to preserve you "little" piece of Portugal.🤗🤗

  • @user-he9vn9cr7f
    @user-he9vn9cr7f Před 7 měsíci

    Hiya ,you have done so much to your land .I would put a proper drainage pipe at your gate to stop the land washing away and build a room around your shower . Also paint your leaking cement floor with water proof cement paint .Your such a inspiration to lots of people but remember to take time out for your self .your health is important Maya .👍👍

  • @lucreciadixon7476
    @lucreciadixon7476 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Thank you so much for sharing your journey!!!! You are such an inspiration !!!!! Your property is truly magical and you have made it that way with all of your hard work and dedication!!!! I look forward to your videos every Sunday and I just marvel at your progress. I admire so much your attitude!!!! Keep up the good work you are an amazing young lady!!!!

  • @joseenriquez3537
    @joseenriquez3537 Před 7 měsíci +1

    your a hard working women . May you succeed in your dream home..

  • @juliehurley9795
    @juliehurley9795 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Oh wow!!! what a transformation from one season to another. The river has really come alive.

  • @davidfellowes1628
    @davidfellowes1628 Před 7 měsíci +10

    The drains are great. Plus, observing the natural flows will allow you to find other hacks to keep the flows in future off your paths and steps. Great progress and admirable.

    • @lfuentes4098
      @lfuentes4098 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Yes, i don’t think you need the dimple plastic in your drains. If you have extra rock, rubble or crushed stone you can place that in the trench to avoid to much wash out. Might I suggest a landscape fabric near your house trench to keep the weeds from regrowing and maybe a filter so you Pool doesn’t fill up with sediment and dirt from the ditch. Once you have you rain gutters that Pool will be useful to collect water. But you might need some fish to eat up mosquito larvae. 😊

  • @Pilot333
    @Pilot333 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Maya's trademark: "JOEHOOEEEEE".... You sure have a great selfmanagement going on. Love your whole attitude! Proud of you! 😍

  • @toddgregory5784
    @toddgregory5784 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You could convert your wheel barrow to have two front wheels and be more stable on the hills. Land looks great, stay safe.

  • @dweamy1
    @dweamy1 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Gosh you did a lot of work! When I saw your raging river i wondered if you’d considered using it for hydro electricity in the future?

  • @markduncker9117
    @markduncker9117 Před 7 měsíci +3

    You have such a beautiful estate, and indeed everywhere where there are no plants or trees the soil will be washed away.
    Keep up the good work.

  • @wbklausmeyer
    @wbklausmeyer Před 7 měsíci +1

    Your strength and focus are inspiriational.

  • @lillecitadelle1588
    @lillecitadelle1588 Před 7 měsíci +5

    As usual Maya your are incredible! 💕🙌

  • @sherylchapman4168
    @sherylchapman4168 Před 7 měsíci +2

    You have done an outstanding job this year!!! Living on your property during the heavy rain season gives you a whole bunch of new information about things you can fix next year. It is a good thing. Rest now! You’ve done a LOT!

  • @paulogoncalves8054
    @paulogoncalves8054 Před 7 měsíci +1

    In the river you can make energy for you

  • @Ironballs69
    @Ironballs69 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Try pulling the wheel barrow instead of pushing, it is a lot easier.

  • @sandraconner6968
    @sandraconner6968 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You may need a wider trench with river rocks in places and possible a bridge.

  • @charmainemcdonald9679
    @charmainemcdonald9679 Před 7 měsíci +4

    ✨🙏✨your so hard working.. thank you for sharing your journey ✨🙏✨

  • @BRING619
    @BRING619 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Hi Maya, really enjoying watching your journey and all the things your doing. You could harness the power of the water during winter time with a water hydro system. Stay safe x

  • @petro3441
    @petro3441 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Wow Maya i know the mass of water can make one nervous but it is so beautiful❤❤❤

  • @42apprentice
    @42apprentice Před 7 měsíci +1

    What a power of work you put in to prepare for the rain! Might be better to put the lime & cement up on a pallet as damp may come up through the floor

  • @Biancareijnders
    @Biancareijnders Před 7 měsíci +10

    It's so beautiful!!! The nature is amazing and I can imagine a little bit scary as well! :D

  • @beckymatthewson6044
    @beckymatthewson6044 Před 7 měsíci +24

    Looks like time for a water turbine - will keep you powered all winter by the looks of the river ❤

  • @sharongaines3043
    @sharongaines3043 Před 7 měsíci +2

    You've done an impressive pre rain job, everything works really well.
    But the water fall you have coming diwn your steps, but looking at it if you just dig away all the clumps of grass and abstruction any water in theory should bypass the steps.
    You could always clear that corner and make it nice and sort the issue. As if you really needed to use the steps in this weather it is dangerous.
    And your safety is paramount, as we all love you. ❤ Xx
    Enjoy your jam, it looked really nice. X

  • @NatuurLife
    @NatuurLife Před 7 měsíci

    Fortunately the river remained in its bed. Things went wrong in many places. Like with me, the river has taken all the ground and walls with it. Enjoy it but don't underestimate the water power. Take care of yourself, you make beautiful videos. regards

  • @marilynharlow8720
    @marilynharlow8720 Před 5 dny

    Thanks for showing us ALL the life experiences it’s very interesting and even exciting ❤️😀❤️

  • @matanjaburger2872
    @matanjaburger2872 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Jee Maya werend you sceard ppfff lots of water energie and power comming down you did a great job whit the tremges ❤

  • @donnabrown2886
    @donnabrown2886 Před 7 měsíci +2

    It’s always hard work when preparing for the changing of seasons. Great job!

  • @Melicoy
    @Melicoy Před 7 měsíci

    Good idea to place wood under the cement bags on the floor.

  • @vanessabrown2174
    @vanessabrown2174 Před 7 měsíci

    It’s wonderful to see all the rain ☔️! Stay safe an enjoy it. It’s your water for next year & it’s beautiful. Vanessa from Oregon USA 🇺🇸😎

  • @ssvl682
    @ssvl682 Před 7 měsíci +2

    The size of that spider on 4.43 🥲 omg

    • @Pilot333
      @Pilot333 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Oh yes.... I saw it too.... Winded back the video to see it again... or was it a mouse? something big!

    • @ssvl682
      @ssvl682 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@Pilot333 I think it was a spider 🫠 or with that size a tarântula 😅

  • @giarivera5060
    @giarivera5060 Před 7 měsíci

    Wow! too much work to do all by yourself, I admire you for your strong mind and perseverance. You will see your hard work pretty soon.

  • @retireordont
    @retireordont Před 7 měsíci +2

    Oh maya you have come sooo far already🎉🎉❤🎉

  • @user-ow2gv4cj3r
    @user-ow2gv4cj3r Před 7 měsíci +7

    This crazy woman is so inspiring. x

  • @veronicabalfourpaul2288
    @veronicabalfourpaul2288 Před 7 měsíci

    It is an anxious time when it really rains. Well done with the ditches.

  • @saracaetano1723
    @saracaetano1723 Před 7 měsíci

    You are a courageous, strong with very high will God Bless you 🙏🏼 ✨️ 🙌 ❤you

  • @patriciaportman7933
    @patriciaportman7933 Před 7 měsíci +3

    The power of mother nature i hope it doesant flood your garden ❤😊

  • @donaldmackinnon5779
    @donaldmackinnon5779 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Maya I admire your work ethic. Hope the rain stops for you so you can continue working on your project. I think it will help when you can get the guttering up and now you know where the water wants to run I’m sure you will get it sorted for ongoing. Good luck ❤❤🎉🎉

  • @loril.mangold8160
    @loril.mangold8160 Před 6 měsíci

    Maya as long as your overhang on your roof is close to your building, the water WILL RUN close to the building

  • @JohnHillmanMillar
    @JohnHillmanMillar Před 7 měsíci +1

    Whether it wet or dry you are very happy with your home

  • @tressanallenmartin9336
    @tressanallenmartin9336 Před 7 měsíci

    That harvest is so beautiful and bountiful.. wow!! I hope Paul got some of the grapes 🍇

  • @elizabeththomas8746
    @elizabeththomas8746 Před 7 měsíci

    Land scape looks good in the rain.

  • @UrbanGrrl69
    @UrbanGrrl69 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wow what a difference a day makes in the rain. Hopefully all your hard work has paid off and the little houses stay dry inside.

  • @gonzalezpandura
    @gonzalezpandura Před 7 měsíci +1

    I love hearing you talk❤

  • @GiuseppeAudino797
    @GiuseppeAudino797 Před 5 měsíci

    Hi Maya this is a very good video
    You pick the right place plenty of water enjoy
    Here we’re we are we are on drought 🙏👋🍻

  • @andreiapereira6424
    @andreiapereira6424 Před 7 měsíci +1

    E assim ainda pode aproveitar a água para o jardim

  • @dukeywukey3909
    @dukeywukey3909 Před 7 měsíci +5

    So beautiful! We are so envious of your rain, from Australia ❤🎉

  • @lauraseay4723
    @lauraseay4723 Před 2 měsíci

    That stone was to keep the water from running inward to the door.

  • @InstrumentalBackTracks
    @InstrumentalBackTracks Před 7 měsíci

    Hi Maya, in future try and pull the wheelbarrow with your back towards the wheelbarrow if you carry any heavy load and up or down stairs.

  • @sureis4907
    @sureis4907 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Que mulher de "garra"
    Que trabalho fantástico estás a fazer por aí
    Beijinhos de Sintra

  • @floydgraves3997
    @floydgraves3997 Před 7 měsíci

    Some berms on the low side of the trench by the driveway will further slow the flow of water and help control erosion.

  • @stephenellis3430
    @stephenellis3430 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Temporary in farming and land management is permanent if it works.

  • @billyinwaves
    @billyinwaves Před 7 měsíci

    I'm pleased to see you have just the best friends, who help you.

  • @gunlindblad6816
    @gunlindblad6816 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wow! A lot happend.

  • @attract1234
    @attract1234 Před 7 měsíci +1

    you need to watch Seans world he has the same type off buildings as you and was working on the back drainage only a few shows back hes done a great job. but i think you need spouting under roofing

  • @joannhernesmaa4904
    @joannhernesmaa4904 Před 7 měsíci

    Maya you need to place a covert on your driveway a covert is a piping that you're gonna dig deep before but it won't wash away anymore and you'll be able to drive Uber it otherwise right now the way you have it if people drive Uber it or rock's volley ant or way too much water it'll just flood it all in with dirt and the water won't necessarily go in that direction so check and look for someone to put a covert in for you

  • @lindapeters9026
    @lindapeters9026 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You did a great job on the trenches. 😊

  • @fernandarosa4996
    @fernandarosa4996 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Mais um vídeo espectacular, se vivesse mais perto iria aí ajudar mas vivo longe🙂

  • @nicky_bee
    @nicky_bee Před 7 měsíci +2

    I love following your adventures!

  • @bethintexas9678
    @bethintexas9678 Před 7 měsíci

    Wow! You really do get a lot of rain there. Maybe you need a culvert under the driveway area. We use a lot of them in Texas to allow us to bridge driveways across drainage ditches.

  • @myitaliantherapyginafiore4414

    Great Job you did good. All ready for winter. Now you can watch what happens to your land this winter maybe use the water for power too. The power of the water is amazing. Be safe. Journey on. Gina in Upstate New York USA moving to Portugal

  • @hilaryestradahaigh2217
    @hilaryestradahaigh2217 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Goodness me Maya! - All that hard work and you always in such high spirits You deserve all success. Blessingsxx

  • @maybelicious6480
    @maybelicious6480 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Es gibt mini Wasserkraftwerke. Vllt wäre das ein Mittel der Stromerzeugung im Herbst Winter ?!

  • @JohntyNich
    @JohntyNich Před 6 měsíci

    Hi Maya, I’ve been enjoying watching your videos. Just thought I’d say about the flag you removed. Just be careful that that during storms that gravel doesn’t wash down and redirect the water where the flag would have been. Although not pretty it might be a pretty handy backup. But you know your land best 👍

  • @belveder69
    @belveder69 Před 7 měsíci

    What a nice crop you harvested. Love watching this channel, good work with all your projects

  • @arjanvogel6444
    @arjanvogel6444 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks Maya for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you girl in divine light 😍, you are always so happy I like it about you, good work 👍😀💪👌👏👏👏🐔.

  • @johnthomson1579
    @johnthomson1579 Před 7 měsíci

    Maya… I admire your spirit and grit. No swimming in the river ?😅😊

  • @c.r.p.968
    @c.r.p.968 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Maya, these videos are so delightful and informative! Well done :o)

  • @loril.mangold8160
    @loril.mangold8160 Před 7 měsíci

    The reason the water runs along your building has to do with the Roof drip edge, runoff when it rains, if your roof extended out past the building, it wouldn't run straight down along the building

  • @walkingstick6655
    @walkingstick6655 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Why does it seem like that stone was put there for a reason? Could it have been to divert water from going down the walkway?

    • @Pilot333
      @Pilot333 Před 7 měsíci +1

      My thought too.... hopes she keeps observing the water and it's walkabouts 🙂

  • @joannadrawe6654
    @joannadrawe6654 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wow !!!

  • @mariaaldinavalerio9780
    @mariaaldinavalerio9780 Před 7 měsíci

    Amazing work you have done in yr land!
    Beautiful ❤❤
    Namastê 💖😘

  • @mariaelianeeli9732
    @mariaelianeeli9732 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Olá Maya bom dia! Daqui do Nordeste do Brasil..Teresina no estado do Piauí.
    Ei só uma dica: Cimento novo se guarda sempre encima de uma madeira ou tijolos..no chão vai endurecer vou pedras.

  • @Pikaxsu
    @Pikaxsu Před 7 měsíci

    [6:08] You could also dig a trench in the other side of the path (to be back yard?) behind stone houses right under the higher ground so at least part of the water would already drain earlier and not all would reach the house .. And possibly wipe the path away, as it is just loose soil, plants are what keep soil in place and behind the stone houses there is now not any plants to keep the soil on the path and the water away from the house.
    [9: 08] Maybe wait the rain to show you first IF you need it or not... :/ (Remembering the winter time flood, on lower levels..)
    [ 10:00] Seeing your cement and lime enjoying a bath next in there.. :=( Please have shelving or work tables there to lift the stuff off the floor before in coming rain..

  • @anthonytodd3408
    @anthonytodd3408 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Good morning Maya, 🎉 wow didn’t it rain, good you dug those drains. Tony ❤️🇬🇧xx

  • @braddobson2060
    @braddobson2060 Před 7 měsíci

    Stay safe and dry

  • @mrpe2929
    @mrpe2929 Před 7 měsíci

    Wow! Such a transformation from the weather when we did the roof! Can't believe how high the river got!
    So glad the driveway trench did such a good job.
    Take care x

  • @miriammuskal5402
    @miriammuskal5402 Před 7 měsíci

    WOW water is so powerful
    Best of luck to you 🤞

  • @bettybryson9637
    @bettybryson9637 Před 7 měsíci

    You need a big harvest basket!

  • @sherisheri9549
    @sherisheri9549 Před 7 měsíci

    Yet another great video, grape jam , lovely, also very good with a drop of aguadent in😅😊

  • @TRICK-OR-TREAT236
    @TRICK-OR-TREAT236 Před 7 měsíci +2

    HOW DID THE RAIN GET IN YOUR CABIN MAYA ?

  • @cliveklg7739
    @cliveklg7739 Před 7 měsíci

    Surprised you didn't do the barrier all the way to the wall, to push any water there away. And probably want to do french drains.
    It is good the water is pouring through that stone wall. It is less likely to burst if it can flow freely. That is generally how dry stack walls are supposed to work.

  • @COORDINATIONPVJUILLET
    @COORDINATIONPVJUILLET Před 6 měsíci

    Hi Maya the river is strong you can produce the electricity