A Helping Hand At The French Château. Ep12
This week at the Chateau, Tony gets a helping hand with some of the jobs on the cottage. With a spot of light gardening and more renovation work going on in the lobby, and another set of windows get fitted to the front of the cottage.
Also, one little helper is looking after the chickens at the chateau and has a little clean around in their pen.
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It's lovely to see little Jonathan going to school in France. What an opportunity you have given this little boy he will be bilingual before you know it. Great videos of your renovation
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You guys are such hard workers! And wonderful grandparents. God bless
I love the paneling in your chateau. Many don’t have the original anymore. It’s wonderful that the little guy will have 2 languages. My kids speak both French and English. It has benefited them in their careers. You’re doing fantastic 🥰🥰🥰
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This and Doing It Ourselves are the best of the chateau renovators channels on KZhead.
Thank you very much, @Doing It Ourselves and @The Pethericks are absolutely amazing channels that we all look upto, amazing quality. We are so glad you you enjoy ours 🥰
@@chateaudelalacelle Hello,,, I'm a new subscriber and look forward to viewing your channel vlogs. I wanted to be sure and tell you about a charity shop that Billy Petherick just went to that is crammed to the rafters full of TREASURE! It is an absolute GOLD MINE! I'm sure you will love using it to furnish your chateau. I have no idea how close it is to you but even if you had to take a truck and go visit for a weekend I'm sure you will love it! Good luck! kzhead.info/sun/fKqOqL2ei3qIhYE/bejne.html PS: You definitely need to set up a Patreón account. You would be surprised how many people will love to help you with funding for your projects. PLEASE WEAR A MASK WHEN YOU ARE DOING DEMOLITION. Without your lungs you won't be able to finish anything.
@@dloadthis1617 thank you very much and so glad you can join us on our family journey restoration this beautiful Château 🥰
Jonathon is very organised with all his finds in the chicken pen....very cool
So much admiration for you Tony and Tracy. Not only for your renovation skills, but almost for that adorable, happy, well-adjusted grandson. Happy anniversary to Terry and Ash!
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Jonathan cracks me up. He’s so adorable! Love the way he pushes the wheelbarrow. He’s got such a happy little stride. And the wheel barrow races were the best!
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Well done guys Your vlogs have improved so so much in a short space of time Particularly liked the mellow commentary on this one and I can understand everything Tony says. He’s a natural in front of the camera now! So admire everything you are all doing for your family
Thank you, so glad you are enjoying the videos and can see the improvements 🙏🥰
Oh Tracy as a grandmother I know just what you were going through on Jonathan’s first day at school. Your heart is in your mouth until he is returned to you . He will adapt because children do and then you will feel so much better. The cottage is really coming on and once it is finished that will also help you feeling more at home. Congratulations guys and what a place to go for your celebration picnic at Lindisfarne . 👏👏
Thank you very much, Jonathan and tracy are both settling in nicely now, and our picnic was lovely, if a little cold 😂🥰
Glad Tracy and Johnathan have arrived safely. I’m sure you’ll settle Tracy once you feel Johnathan is settled in at school. It’s a wonderful opportunity for you all and a great adventure too xxx
Thank you very much, yes tracy and Jonathan have both settled in nicely now 🥰
How glorious it must be, Terry and Ash, to be together after 6 months apart. It must have been very difficult. Congrats on 13 years. Enjoy your time together. I am also sure Tony and Tracy are happy to be together as well. And for Jonathan to be with his grandad. Happiness all around. ❤️❤️🇨🇦🏳️🌈
Awww bless little Jonathan at his first day at school in France, what a brave lad & so much encouragement from his Grandparents, I bet you felt sick for him 🥰
Thank you ☺️ Jonathan is loving it all ❤️
One of the other chateau channels had a nice tip -- keep the old window glass and use in in pictures. The wavy glass makes even paper prints look more glamorous.
The wavy glass is so beautiful.
Thank you very much, yes we will be keeping the windows to use at a later date 🥰
Johnathon is a little cutie, with a mischievous look . The window is looking good, and each one gets easier . I always like to think how I could help if I was there, and I could repoint that wall ,I’ve repointed 2 brick houses , so I think I could get the hang of stones , I’m pretty good ! Oh well I can dream , I’m enchanted by your cottage and quite jealous . Cheers to everyone !
Thank you very much, we would love the helping hand 😂🥰🥰
Way to go Jonathan. Good for you going to your new school. Bravo Tracy and Tony. That cottage will be done before you know it.
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Jonathan will be absolutely fine and I hope Tracey will very soon feel good there too. You are bringing the old house back to its glory. I so enjoy seeing this. Happy camping young man!
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Hi All, I will definitely watch your videos and all the commercials I can’t send money but watching the commercials will help a little. I think you are very courageous to buy a chateau and start from scratch, It makes me very happy to see at the work you are doing to restore the chateau. Good luck and I hope all goes well. Take care and stay safe. Hugs from Canada. 💗👍
A mother and grandmother has a lot on her heart at all times. Be patient with yourselves.
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Glad you have your wife and grandson there with you. It will feel special and new having them about.
It’s great to see the progress you’re making on the cottage Tony. Your consideration for your grandson is heartwarming.
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Courage à vous et bravo Jonathan . Nous souhaitons qu'il s'adapte bien . J'espère que vous allez tous être heureux ici.
Another lovely episode. Great that Tracey and Jonathan have been able finally to move over to join you. I'm not surprised that Tracey felt a bit overwhelmed - the enormity of everything, and natural concern for how Jonathan might cope are only to be expected. However he seems to have coped brilliantly with his first days at school - kids are amazingly adaptable, and he will settle and make friends. I hadn't realised that you were going to totally re-roof that side of the cottage - it looks terrific. Having Tracey there to help will make such a difference. Happy anniversary Terry and Ash - looks like you had a really special day.
Thank you very much, we had a lovely day 🥰
Hello Jonathan and family! I'm so happy you had a good trip to France and started school there. You're going to meet many fun children your age and soon you will have friends to play with. I think you should show them your collection of rockd and other treasures by the chicken coop. Those are very cool! What is your favorite game? You look like you could do well at soccer, your very fast. Soon Grand dad will have a nice new bedroom ready for you. You're a lucky boy to have such a nice family who all love you. Have a great summer! Bye for now, ~Debra
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Happy 13th anniversary guys. I am glad Tracy has made it over and I am sure she is a big help to Tony. I also hope she has an easy transition to the life in France and that she will love her new home once it is finished
So so happy to see Tracy and Jonathan finally in France with you Tony. Love watching your progress. You guys are the real deal! We all know you’re gonna get this done. Hope Jonathan is liking his school. He’ll be talking French in no time! He’s a lovely lad. All the best for the next week.
Patreon is a great idea. There are people who would love to contribute a little bit each month to be contributing in part to the restoration of this lovely chateau. It is a bigger vlogging commitment though so has to be thought out.
Tony, your calming demeanor is just what it takes to keep the steady pace! Great job!
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Jonathan is such a grand wee lad. He'll settle in in no time. Love your vlogs and your work ethic. Cheers!
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Doing a great job Jonathan and I bet Grandpa, the doggies and chickens are happy you’re there!
I think Jonathan will adjust faster than Tracey but as a family you are creating amazing experiences and memories for him! You are good grandparents. Thank you for sharing your family journey with us. The work will get done little by little and I look forward to seeing the progress. Stay safe and well. 💕
Bring in the reinforcements in the shape of Tracey! What a family, no shirkers to be seen anywhere. Cheer up Tracey, when it’s done you’ll love it and be so proud of what you’ve all achieved. Love every video, keep them coming.
Johnathan in the coop!😅 A big boy in his element. So fun. What a young whipper snapper.
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What a sweet little boy! I hope he enjoys France. 😊
Thank you very much, yes Jonathan is settling in nicely 🥰
Tony you look so much more comfortable with your good lady by your side. Jonathan is going to be so quick to learn... he will surprise us all. Have a lovely week x
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Good to see someone actually doing the strip out and replacement! Love the reveal of squared stone wall, looking good!👌
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Let’s go have a clean around the chickens...perfect music! This is so precious and I am looking forward to more. I’m laughing so much I have tears of happiness watching. More please!
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Enjoyed that vlog , wish you all the best, you are a lovely family. Jonathan is such a lovely well adjusted little boy, a credit to you.
Great progress! So happy that more members of the family have joined in the fun!
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Jonathan is so sweet, he is excited about school, you guys have your work cut out. 🙂🇨🇦
Your videos are just wonderful, thank you. Love that Jonathan, he is a great kid!
Congratulations on the Wedding anniversary. You all are doing a great job on the repairs and landscaping. Really starting to see the rewards of your hard work.
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Oh bless Jonathan, he will adjust quicker than you think. He will have tons of things to help y’all with. I think night time and getting to sleep will be the hardest for him. Sending Lots of love to Jonathan and Nana ❤️
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No doubt you're happy to all be together again and Summer is coming, so things can only get brighter! You're doing a great job reviving your beautiful Chateau!
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Great vlog...so nice to see the family update and also the beautiful weather. The progress is always amazing to see. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to share.
Great video! Brave little boy with lovely support. Fantastic progress outside and in.
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Since Jonathan has been enrolled in school, does that mean he & Tracy are permanent residents of France? He is a lucky little guy to have Grandparents that love and take care of him like Tony & Tracy do. He seems especially attached to his Grandmother.🥰 Congratulations Terry & Ash!🎉 When is Terry going to make his final voyage to France? I recall there was a business to continue managing until it sells, not sure if that’s the hold up but I can’t wait for all of you to be reunited! Hugs from America🇺🇸
Thank you very much 🥰 yes once our business has sold I will be over too, hopefully not much longer now 🤞🥰
Great vlog and editing. Tony is so skilled and makes it look so easy. Moving country isnt easy for many but for Jonathan going to a local school and making friends will be great after a few weeks. Then he will be biligual and chief translator
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Yes. A stone wall is much more Instresting than a rendered wall. To see all that work and detail is amazing.
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best wishes for jonathan in his new school. he looks so cute and smart, i'm sure he will make it. happy aniversary terry and ash
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So good to see Tracy and Jonathan with Tony and Ash and Terry enjoying time together.
Also LOVE having Jonathon in the vlog
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What a lovely family you all are. Very best wishes on your renovation of your beautiful chateau and wee house. I look forward to seeing more of your journey. 👍👍👍 🏴 And happy school days to your wee man in his new school. X
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A big win for nana clearing the side of the cottage and the stone wall inside is a fab idea, very rustic. Jonathan will settle in and learn the language in no time, he is young and will become your interpreter in no time!
Great episode Tony! Jonathan is a lucky young man to be surrounded by such love. I know myself that I would have been supremely pleased to get to spend this much time with my grandparents in a location like you have. You guys are really moving quickly with your restoration even if it doesn’t feel that way to you.
Watching other videos, they have volunteers come to stay and they put them up for work, this might be something to think of later!
Loved the before and after shots of the side of the cottage. Great work, thank you for sharing. Xx
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My heart goes out to you all with that little guy....He will love this beautiful experience and I bet there will never be a day in his life that he won't forget how hard you have all worked together to make that Castle a home!!
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What brilliant grandparents!!
I see the comments about Patreon. Just a cautionary note that it opens people up to a lot of criticism about quality of videos and how the donations are being spent. Well done on getting that tree out! I know how much work that takes.
Oh he’s so good closing the gate after him 👍👏👏👏👏👏
He is bless him 🥰
When you took that window away I was in awe of the view.
It must be ferry hard to be sutch a long time appart. Starting a new live in france unther these surcomstances is i believe a big challance. Bless litle Jonathan brave lad he is. I wish you all a ferry good time together 🙏❣🍀🌹
OMG! Jonathan... "Happy Campers", indeed!!! I'm really enjoying the relaxed pace of your videos and the progress you're having with your restoration work. Congratulations!!!
The best of luck with everything. I love your collections Jonathon. 💜 congratulations on your 13th anniversary.
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I agree with the suggestion of Patreon. Why not? You are taking the extra time to film and edit as well as let 16,000 strangers, or more, peep in on your life. There are many kind and generous people who would like to show their appreciation for your decision to renovate a chateau who enjoy watching the progress. Contributions are given for the church, favorite charities, animal charities, etc. Why not donate to your cause? I look forward to every Sunday watching what transpires at your new home. Happy anniversary!!
The drone shot of the entrance is fantastic. It gives a sense of the place of the Chateau and the buildings and their relationship to the land.
(Moira Ashton) So nice to see Tracey and Jonathon back, I bet Jonathan is having a Whale of a time helping around , and what a lovely lot of treasure he's found!! I expect he will learn to speak French very quickly as he's young,, So glad the boys had a lovely 13th Anniversary, and nice weather even if a bit cold,...
Thank you very much, yes Jonathan is settling in very well. 🥰
@@chateaudelalacelle I probably shouldn't ask but I am confused. Who is Johnathan's dad and why is he with you? You probably explained it before but I can't recall. If you don't care to share thats fine. O am glad Tony has help. He works so hard to make everything perfect for his family Stay safe
More great work guys😊 Jonathan is just delightful ☺️🌷🐾
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I hope Jonathan has settled in ok now .Still working on the windows at least you have some help now to help you ,
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Hola!! Great work!! Please keep the old windows glass to use them to frame old pictures that gives them an antique feeling to the new or old pictures on the Chateau future walls.. Saludos from Chile 🇨🇱 Doing a fantastic home for the future!
Thank you very much, yes we will reuse the windows in future projects 🥰
I kind of choked up a bit when Tracy came back and it appeared the enormous scope of the project caught up with her. Thank you for sharing your journey!
Awww loved ones back together Family is so important 💞🥰🥳
Thank you very much, it really is 🥰
The cottage is really coming together with all the new windows and clean up....well done! Glad to see Tracy and Johnathan back at the chateau again. Children adjust much better than adults and will pick up the French language in no time. As always, look forward to your vlogs!!
Thank you very much, yes the cottage is looking fantastic now 🥰
I am months behind, but enjoying each episode.. So I say to Tracey 'hang in there it will be wonderful'.
What a spectacular view from the cottage stair hall. Great spot for coffee and a good book. Looking wonderful! Continued success to you all!
Thank you very much, it’s a wonderful view of the château 🥰
Amazing hard worker s...all of you...all the Best
Gramps is amazing!!! Watching your vlog is a joy and very satisfying. Keep up the great work and looking forward to the next episode :) Glad to see the family all coming together at last.
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It’s amazing progress for such a short time without snow. Jonathan is adorable. You should invest money in stock for sun screen with all the British people moving to France and working hard outdoors. 😂
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Being a fair skinned Irish person, your comment made me laugh 😂.
Thank you all for sharing!!
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When I first saw you sniping away at the roots of the old tree, I wanted to suggest using your vehicle to pull it out. It’s so much easier! I soon saw that you read my mind. 😄
Thank you very much, yes after cutting the roots we pulled it out with the car 🥰
Oktober 2022,binge watching.What a difference I see in Jonathan. The first day in school he was a adorable little boy,but a year later I see a very lovely boy with confidence. The life in France became for him very positive,in a good way.
Happy anniversary. I have to admit that Jonathon stole the show!
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Nothing better than the English countryside. Just beautiful!
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Doing a most wonderful job. Such hard work but the difference. The sensitive renovation is great.
A big win for nana clearing the side of the cottage and the stone wall inside is a fab idea, very rustic. Jonathan will settle in and learn the language in no time, he is young and will become your interpreter in no time! Patreon is a great idea, it gives you a monthly pot of money you never had, most save it up for the big things, it will be a great help to you all x
Lovely supportive Grandparents ❤❤
Loving the chat with Tony and Tracy, Tracy’s face says it all, very apprehensive but understand that…then Tony says about “a bit of light gardening,” poor Tracy soon has a spade in her hands, I laughed so much ( perhaps a pix axe would have been better) tackling some tough plant growths by the chateau wall! How lovely seeing Jonathan off to his 1st day at school, I’m sure he’ll pick up French well.
Things are starting to work out. You all are very inspiring and love your channel.
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What a lovely family!
The cottage is coming along nicely. Great that Tracy and Jonathan were finally able to get over to France.
How wonderful to see Traci there and grandson as well. Very excited to see Traci getting her garden area cleaned out.
Great to see families reunited
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It is really so nice to see the three of you together. Tony you do some impressive work the cottage roof looks just grand. Happy anniversary Terry and Ash.
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Ah, l can tell Jonathan is going to be such a great help around the place ✌️
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SO pleased you now have some family with you and the help will certainly help with progress on the cottage. It must be very daunting to have left a normal life in England, probably with all mod cons and friends and family. You could perhaps try to think that you have the summer in a caravan, which is like being on holiday. I am sure with the excellent progress you are making that you will be living in the cottage before winter comes.
So lovely but it's so sad that you had to take out the original windows.! Good luck, Jonathan! Imagine all the new friends you will have now. Buck up with the chores at home. You can do it.
Thank you very much, we will reuse the windows in future projects 🥰
your cottage is looking beautiful! Before you know it you'll be ready to move in!
Lovely vlog the drone shots are brilliant and I noticed the circular stairs outside now it's been cleared. Thank you for sharing. X
Lovely to see Tracy and Jonathan at the château.
I’m glad that Tracey is with you now Tony and that little Johnathon is enjoying his new school Your chateau will be beautiful in the end. I’m happy for all of you see you all next time.