The First Floor For The Château Cottage. Ep15
This week at the Château, Tracy and Tony are busy working away again with the renovations on the cottage.
Tracy and Tony, with a little help from Jonathan lay a full new floor in the cottage salon, with extra insulation to keep them warm during winter. unfortunately all this has to be done by hand so is more back breaking work for the duo.
plus, Tracy gets talking to one of our friends how has a digger for hire, what starts of as a little gardening at the front of the Château soon turns into a full garden landscape.
and finally, Tony starts tackling the Château windows on the third floor. with a light sand, paint and stain, with some fantastic views to enjoy.
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Indianapolis, Indiana, USA here...I'm only on Ep15 and I'm already in love with your family! Living my dream through all of you. Your video work, music, nature pics, etc. You should be nominated for some type of award. Fabulous job on so many levels. Best wishes and will follow you to the end. 😀
It’s lovely to see Tony coming out of his shell - real people beat crap TV any day 🇦🇺❤️
Thank you very much 🙏🥰
I hope everyone is clicking on the LIKE button!
Thank you very much, hopefully are 🤞🥰🥰
"Tracy being Tracy..." Thank goodness for that. Talk about powering through. Respect how hard you both work. Great lessons in team work for Jonathan. I'm envisioning Christmas in the cottage. All the best to the family.
Yes Tracy likes to get the job done and hopefully we will be in the cottage for Christmas 🥰
As almost everyone else has so emphatically stated, you folks are such inspirations with your amazing work ethic! And it’s fun to see Jonathon working right alongside you. He’ll eventually be able to take such pride in having helped create your new home. Such enjoyable vlogs, made in your humble relaxed way. Bravo!
Well said, couldn’t have said it better ❤️🇦🇺
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, we are so happy that you are enjoying our journey 🙏🥰
Jonathan is such a great helper, including and allowing young children to help with projects is so important. Keep up the great work Jonathan.
Thank you very much, he will look back in the future and be proud on what he helped do 🥰
You are all an inspiration and I bet the Chateau is so happy you found her and are bringing her back to life!!
Thank you very much, slowly but surely we are bringing her back 🥰
Tony, you are really amazing! The amount of real progress you have made in the last few weeks is brilliant! There’s “making a showing “ and getting a job done. Brother, you are giving this job a right good spanking! They say these old homes have feelings and I reckon that old gal is giving you the “look “ right about now and she’s gonna be crazy about this family when she’s shining like new again. Little Jonathan is a lucky young man to get to learn at the feet of his grandmother and grandfather. Jonathan you’re becoming quite the young tradesman yourself and you make me think of happy days helping my granddaddy rebuild homes here in America. I wouldn’t trade one minute of the time i spent working alongside my Grandpa and i’m sure you’ll remember fondly the days spent with your grandparents bringing your beautiful home back to life. You guys are an inspiration! Keep it up!👍🏻
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, yes the memories Jonathan will have for the future will be priceless. 🥰
It’s nice to see Jonathan,helping with the work projects. He’s learning so much,on what it takes to repair a home. Someday,when he’s is a grown man,he will remember these days,and carry this where ever life takes him. ❤️
They really are machines, Tracy and Tony. Unbelievable!
Thank you very much, both are a great team 🥰
Are these both restore the chateau on their own? It looks like...
Favourite phrase from Tony…. ‘Tracy being Tracy’ 😊😂
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with all who are interested and appreciate the hard work all of you are doing 😊. My husband and I are living in Calimesa, California USA. We enjoy restoration and love what you're doing.
it's a real joy seeing jonathan pitching in with whatever task is at hand and doing what he can! i know that in years to come he'll look back and be proud of his hard work and thank you all for this fine opportunity.
I love watching your videos. The amount of work you get through is quite incredible; and the way you include Jonathon in your work is wonderful. He's a lucky little boy. Thanks for sharing your reno journey. I love diy and am not as flexible these days so it's great to watch someone else do what I wish I still could!
Nice work. Can’t wait to see the finished product I know I can jump forward in time but I’m enjoying your journey too much. Tony your ease in front of the camera is great. You both are lovely to watch and listen to.
Just echoing what nearly everyone has said. Your work ethic and your team work is so inspiring. I love your channel because we are seeing All of the work - not just before and afters, and you are showing the graft that it has needed not made it look quick and easy. Also letting us know what the project is, what needs to be done, why and what will be next when it's complete, and then just cracking on with the projects and getting them done to the end of a stage (that is sooooo satisfying) without the pretend hype of "we have to get this done because we have people booked to stay blah blah blah". I also loved seeing Tony standing in the middle of the salon with the liner, scratching his head over measurements. 😂 We've all been there! (PS: Just one little thing; could you please wear safety glasses when using those wire wheels. You do not want a bristle breaking off and going into your eyeball.) Thank you for a great vlog, I always wait for the next one with anticipation.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, yes I will mention to Tony about eye protection. So glad you are enjoying our journey 🙏🥰
Another wonderful episode - Tony and Tracey are heroes (not forgetting Jonathan with his barrow!). Laying all of that floor by barrowload was a Herculean task, but as ever, done with skill and good humour. More of the fundamentals coming together.
It seems Jonathan is adjusting beautifully to his new home. He is a beautiful boy!
He does, do we know the back story as to why he’s not with his mum and dad? I’ve only recently joined this channel and absolutely loving it. Damn, Tracy is a trooper. Moving all that concrete is not for slackers!
He absolutely loves live in France plus he’s new school 🥰
@@neilchisholm797 thank you very much, Jonathan has just always lived with nana and granddad 🥰
Tony, you are a super star! It is so heart warming watching you working away.
You really are an amazing pair and I just love the way Jonathan is so keen to help. He’s a delight and you’re such good role models. Wonderful to see the cottage and Chateau being brought back to life. Thanks for sharing your journey x
Thank you, it is wonderful how much Jonathan likes to get involved with it all 🥰
It is such a pleasure to watch your family tackle incredibly difficult projects with such grit and professionalism. Thank You ❤️
Thank you so much 🙏🥰
It’s inspiring to see you two working tirelessly for the end goal. I’m sure you’re reaping the benefits of all that digging by now.
You are amazing! Jonathan is so blessed to have you teaching him how to do this stuff and having him help so he can feel the satisfaction of accomplishment! It is clear how much you all love each other! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you very much, yes we are a close family and Jonathan loves getting involved with it all 🥰
You guys are really a true inspiration to all of us. You have made marvelous progress. It’s a delight to watch one of your videos, believe me. Keep up the good work and we will anxiously await your next video!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🙏🥰
It's so nice to see the hard work that you've done in prep work finally coming to a stage where you can really see how lovely the place is going to be. Well done you and keep at it. You're all an inspiration. Thanks.
Thank you so much 🙏🥰
As I said just moments a go on the last installment, I am so far behind.. But hell you are all so hard working, even the little one getting stuck in, bless him. The floor is a massive step forward, and the window looks fantastic. Tracy You are a total inspiration, so dam hard working.
Thank you very much, the cottage is beautiful now 😍
Tracy and Tony, I look forward to your videos every week. You work so hard, I don't know how you do it all. You're such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing this journey with us! Linda in Wisconsin, USA
Thank you very much, yes Tracy and Tony are a great pair of hard workers 🥰
You two are probably some of the hardest working people, and of course little Jonathan, on any of these Chateau vlogs. Definitely see the improvements making a big difference. How long till the whole family are finally living out there? Keep up the good work and look forward to seeing you next time 👏👏💕
Thank you very much, hopefully very soon and we will all be together 🥰
10 out of 10 for hard work and setting a good example for Jonathan. The window frames are looking A1. What a big job in getting all the concreting done in the cottage. Well done.
You are such great grandparents and so patient with your grandson. He looks so genuinely happy to help you. What a joy to watch!
Loving your progress! You should be proud 👏 x
Thank you very much 🥰
Amazing work ethic doesn’t even come close to describing your wonderful family. Tracy being Tracy running to help Jonathan with his little wheelbarrow had me in tears. Your videos warm my heart. You will have a much deserved beautiful home at the end in the meantime thank you for sharing your remarkable progress.
What a fabulous team you all are! Such great progress. Sending love and strength to you all.
Thank you very much 🥰
What a joy to watch your progress in such a short time. If your goal is to create some sort of b&b or an event venue, please know this, it would be a delight and a pleasure to spend time with you all. Don't change a thing about you. I love your authenticity. I like the editing job too. I binge watched the series in 2 days. Please make more... lots more. Crack on! Speaking of which, I think there should be a new drinking game for viewers; everyone takes a drink everytime someone says, "crack on." LOL! I've adopted it as part on my lexicon. You need to have t-shirts made to sell in your on-line shop. Hint, hint!
I'm looking forward to your videos - it's so great to see you work so hard and progress so quickly all by yourselves. A true inspiration ☺️
Thank you so much 🙏🥰
Glad to see your getting closer to getting your cottage ready to live in a I can’t wait to see how nice it look when your done good luck with all of the future projects I think your doing a cracking job at your renovations 👏👍🌹lots of love from Louisiana ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much, yes we are getting closer to getting the cottage sorted 🥰
Wow....what a team! I had a chuckle when Jonathan popped his face in front of the camera when you were digging Tony...love his little wheelbarrow and how he helps so well! What a lovely family!!!! I look forward to seeing a fountain come to life in the future for Tracy's pleasure and of course ours...cheeky, aren't I? Such a lot of work, but you're doing such a great job! I so look forward to your vlogs....real people doing real work.
You’re doing so wonderfully what great work you’ll be able to reflect on when it’s all done great to have the documentation for a doll as well! You’re definitely an inspiration and love how you model things to Jonathan and how patient you are for teaching him to do it alongside of you! Way to go!
Wow you guys work very hard but cant wait to see what u do, l took have a glas of wine to watch this Hello from OTTAWA,CANADA
Thank you very much, hope you enjoyed your wine while watching 🥰
You are both salt of the earth people and I know these must be back breaking days, but I am glad that you can take encouragement from seeing a job well done! What a great example you are to sweet Jonathan. Crack on as Tony says!
I'm already done everything. Put my drink chips cheese on the table. Will not miss my favorite youtube channel
Thank you very much 🥰
What a good idea, get the snacks ready for the quality programme.
@@madelinegoldingay6440 thank you so much 🙏🥰
@@madelinegoldingay6440 i always do, i didnt want to miss any of them. So much respect for the people there. What work they have to tackle. amazing
I can't believe how much you accomplish each week, you folks keep at it day by day, week by week and I want you to know how much I love watching what you are accomplishing, you are pouring so much love into this place and I don't even have to lift a finger....haha !
Little Jonathan is learning some great skills! 😁👍❤️
He loves to help out 🥰
WOW! Your mum and dad are such hard working people. They are a true inspiration. Bravo!!
You’re such hard workers, it’s going to be a beautiful outcome!!
Thank you very much, it will be beautiful when done 🥰
Your grandson is learning so many life lessons from his hard working grandparents, so many children these days are just shoved in front of a t.v. Or computer to be kept quiet, Jonathan will understand that what you want you have to work for, you are inspirational hard working people, we also have a house in France and understand some of the challenges you have to deal with. Keep digging. 💕💕
Tracy and Tony, just wow! With the cement down in the salon, the foyer?, and the bath -- the progress you've made is astounding to watch, and you should be so proud of yourselves! I thoroughly enjoy you both, and absolutely love watching little Jonathan help as well. I know I've said it before, but I'm so glad I found you at the very start of your journey because being a part of these little milestones is wonderful.
Thank you so much, we are so glad you can join us on our family journey 🥰
You have worked so hard and made amazing progress! I am in awe!
Thank you very much, Tracy and Tony are great hard workers 🥰
Oh my goodness, the work on the cottage and the work on the fountain! Miss Tracie running the digger was the best. Well done and you must be so happy at the progress, it is HUGE! So happy for you all! Love from Florida and I wait for the next video! Yeah!
Thank you very much, yes Tracy is definitely a worker 🥰
What hard workers you three are, well done doing the concrete, backbreaking work for sure. Love seeing your vlogs and how far you've come with the work.
Thank you so much 🥰
I can't wait to see you finishing the cottage! You are doing a fantastic job ❤️
Thank you very much, we are slowly getting there 🥰
UTB Great video again guys, I don’t know where you find the energy! I hope Johnathan got his much deserved pay rise. He is going to have some amazing memories. I can’t wait for your next update. Good luck guys
Thank you very much, yes Jonathan is on double time on Sundays 😂 he will have great memories helping in the cottage 🥰
You’re doing such a good job on both homes. Uncovering those original fountains is awesome!
Each time waiting in anticipation for the next episode of your busy life. Each time I am astonished how much work you manage to do and admire your hard work, team effort, knowledge and craftsmanship. You are amazing, guys! Stay well and happy. And thank you for sharing.
Thank you very much, yes Tracy and Tony are powering through the work 🥰
Encouragement from Canada, keep smiling and keep up the great work!
Thank you very much 🥰
(Moira Ashton) Fantastic work again, I bet you did love using the digger - and Jonathon was doing a good job again, bet HE would have loved to have had a real go on it,... amazing the amount of earth you moved around what will be one of the fountains!!! The window you stained looked marvellous.. Great vlog again!!! 🥰😍🤩💗💗💗💗XXXX
Thank you very much, yes Jonathan when love to have a real go 😂😂 x
Fantastic job on the floor to Your cute cottage. An the Lil one is a big boy to help His grandparents. That cute Lil wheel barrel. It was just So adorable. Lots of good Ness to you all.
Thanks for the time you take to document this! We love watching you and it's lovely to get to know you as we hear you chat. You guys seem like a genuinely lovely couple and are beautiful grandparents. Keep up the great work!
❤️🏰 Thank you for the vlog; Terry, Ash, Patrick, Panda, Petal and Tracy, Tony, Jonathan, Louie, Sasha ❤️
So pleased to see you back again. Really love your hard work and exciting progress. Go for it Tracy when we were building I dug the foundations for our house.
Sue Hall You are both amazing & so hard working the digger made a huge difference.The concreteing WOW the way you managed to do that In a short space of time.Well done all Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧🌝🌝
You are all doing such a great job! The chateau is coming back to life and she is soooo pretty! you much be anxious to have your little cottage all done! It will be so lovely! And those two ponds that Tracy has discovered are amazing! Good luck! Love watching your attention to detail. Bravo!
Tony and tracy, you are both machines. Having laid concrete in an old cottage here in Canada, using a mixer and wheel barrows is no easy task. Great the way you involve your grandson, very obvious that you two are loving grandparents. Your teaching hi so many skills and ethics for the future.
Lots of hard work going on there! And the memories that Jonathan will have when he looks back at when he helps his grandparents build their home, priceless! Loving your vision and willing backs to make it happen. ❤️😊
Thank you very much, yes It will be great for Jonathan to look back on what he has done to help he’s nana and granddad 🥰
You have accomplished so much since this began. With the two of you working side by side the tempo has increased. I suspect you will have a kitchen before we know it and you will be mostly settled by Christmas. Little Jonathan is getting a front row seat to an experience many will never get. Valuable life lessons being taught. Family, work ethic, building, etc. Thanks for sharing with us. Bravo on two rooms and the pond unearthing.
So exciting to see the progress on the cottage this week. And uncovering that fountain structure, oh my! Those will be wonderful garden features to welcome guests to this grand lady! Well done.
You've made such a lovely channel to watch. I'm so glad you'll have such a beautiful reward for all your hard work in the end. Those clouds racing thru while you were on the digger were gorgeous, I may have to watch that part again on my big TV!
Thank you very much, yes that part was beautiful 😍
Totally agree.
You are all fantastic. What energetic people you are. I'm so impressed by what you have achieved already. Onwards and Upwards....... 👍👍👍🏴
Hi Tracy & Tony, you make such a wonderful team & Jonathan as well, of course! What great progress you have made on the cottage. So nice for you guys to get the digger (good for you Tracy) for the future fountain, to me it looks bigger than what I thought it was. I am always in awe of you guys, just amazing! Thank you for sharing. Take really good care of yourselves, stay safe! Much love Kathy x 💖
We're thrilled watching you and Tracy, Tony, and Jonathan helping with the cement!
Thank you very much for sharing your adventures and endeavors in restoring your beautiful property. I live in Northern California in the Sonoma County Wine region so it is especially fun for me to see what you are doing to a building the likes of which does not exist here.
Keep on crackin' on! You two inspire me so much. I love that you have your little one helping out, teaching him the value of hard work and commitment is something that every child needs. We raised our 4 on a small farm in Oregon and they all learned the value of work ethic and taking care of their families...keep up the good work...no more digging for while!
Your an amazing hard working family I take my hat off to you all.you just keep going. Not long now you will start seeing wonderful results. Keep it up
Thank you very much, it is definitely slowly coming together 🥰
Just a little note to say how much I am enjoying watching you do the work on your cottage and your Château. Looking forward to the next vlog……. Don’t forget that you need your own little respite, don’t wear yourselves out. Love from Jean North Wales.
You are an inspiration to us all……and such hard workers.
Great for the young man to help the grandparents with every step of the projects. There' s no better school for life.
Great trio, Tracy, Tony and Jonathan..working and having fun together, keep up the wonderful work, stay safe and looking forward to the next video! (from Canada)
Enjoyed seeing your achievements and it was like meeting up with Tony and Tracey. Love seeing Jonathan learning skills which will help him in life. You are showing the great work ethic of people from the north east of England. Best wishes.
Thank you so much, yea Jonathan loves to help and is learning so much 🥰
My god you work hard, and both as fit as fiddles, don't knock yourselves out PLEASE, look forward to these every week, best of luck
Yes! That chimney & dormers looks like they didn't have another winter left without intervention. Good thing u r there & know how to help them! 💕🌹
Thank you very much, yes the chimney was in a very bad way 😮❤️
It just amazes me how there is always only two working, and Jonathan when he is able to be there. They get so much done!:
Tony and Tracy are a great team working away at it all 🥰
Thank you for sharing your adventure with us. My favourite Chateau channel. Salt of the earth and dear little Jonathan, you’re fantastic. I may have missed it in your earlier blogs, but would love to know why you’re a jack of all trades.
It is so enjoyable to watch your progress. Thank you for sharing your efforts with strangers. 😊
Thank you so much 🥰
Really appreciate you taking the time to share your hard work thank you. Xx
Thank you so much for being part of our journey 🥰
I am very impressed with all the work that you two get done. Congratulations !
Another productive week. Tracy glad you decided to hire the digger so much progress in a short time span. The cottage is really coming together. Still can’t believe how undaunted you are to tackle anything that needs doing! Great job and interesting transformation each week!
Brilliant - love your videos. I’m in awe of your energy and commitment. Your grandson is going to have great memories of how he helped manna and grandpa restore a chateaux. The craic is 👍👍👍
Thank you so much, yes Jonathan we have great memories about the restoration 🥰
I admire your gumption and ability. I would be overwhelmed being all thumbs.
You guys rock! Great to see Johnathan involved!😊 I’m always waiting for your vlogs they are so interesting! Central Victoria Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you very much, so glad you enjoy them 🥰
It was a wonderful episode again and I am so blown away by what you have accomplished in a couple of weeks! Can‘t wait to see the finished cottage.
Thank you very much, hopefully in for Christmas 🥰
The work you guys do is just amazing. It has also dawned on me that in a few years Jonathan can look at the floor and say “ I helped lay this floor”. What fantastic work you all do. Makes me feel quite exhausted and the boys must miss being in France. Hope the business sells sometime in the near future. 👏👏
Thank you very much, yes hopefully we (Terry & ash) will be over very soon to help out 😉🥰
If ever I buy a workhorse it’s got to be called Tony 👍😳😉
😂😂 he will love that 🥰🥰
Wow you are all such hard workers and so knowledgeable! So inspiring to see your hard graft showing such dramatic results! I have no doubt that you'll be in the cottage, warm and cozy, by next Christmas! And so nice to see young Jonathon mucking in and looking so settled and happy in his new home! Looking forward to the next episode!
Unbelievable the amount of work you two manage to do. A joy to watch. cheers from oz. xx
Thank you very much, it is wonderful to see the amount of work Tracy and Tony get done 🥰
You are such a delight, the pair of you and I look forward to each new video.
Thank you very much 🙏🥰
Such hardworking people. Everytime we have a new video things are changing. Its going to be amazing when its finally finished and a happy family home.
I just love you as a family, the way you get on with it 👍 you work so very hard. Love watching your progress. Lots of love to you all Caroline xxxxx
Tracy you are one hard working lady. I hope those boys are spoiling you with a bottle of Champagne or 2 x
Amazing how far Down you have to Dig to find the Fountain and Walk ways .. Many Treasures under the Sod and Dirt
Yes Tracy and Tony had to dig quite a lot out, unfortunately not treasure 🥰
Wouldn’t miss your videos for the world, it’s just lovely to see projects moving along to their completion. Don’t know another you tuber
Thank you so much, so glad you enjoy our videos 🥰❤️🥰