CLEANING The Original Stone Entrance For The Chateau.
Bonjour à tous, in this episode Tracy & Terry tackle the original entrance to the tower. Covered in years of dirt and algae the granite staircase will need a lot of cleaning. Terry notices the top stones need repointing so while the scaffolding is up gets it done and has a trick to getting the right colour mix for the stone.
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It looks SO very good! Patina is one thing....dirt is another. Tracy is right, it looks like it was meant to look when it was built. I watch some fine art restoration KZheadrs....and they are always saying how a painting should look how the artist intended it to look. Wonderful job, everyone. It's absolutely beautiful.
Thank you Jayme 😊
Historically the aristocracy would never show the bricks!! The whole chateau was plastered in some colour,only the stone work was visible around the corners and the windows/doors.
Baumgartner?? Lol
@@amyno5688 Yes! His voice is so soothing! I'm a secretary and I hate staples /almost/ as much as he does!
@@jaymeharl3270 I do love his videos and hate staples as well! Lol My ocd loves his thoroughness!!!
Best decision yet! Her real beauty is standing out. I can almost see her smiling.
After a year of watching this channel, I can finally understand what everyone is saying. I'm originally from the Midwest of the U.S.
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I can relate! ❤ but I’m getting better at understanding too. Some of the slang along with different accents kinda throws me every once in a while.😊
I hope Tracey is taking a bit of time for herself and developing some local friends. It’s very important in a new country to make new friends. She’s such a treasure.
I have to say it again that’s a fine looking turret. The building is nicely proportioned without it but the turret really makes it. Brilliant job cleaning the stone work.
You must be so pleased at the outcome of the cleaned walls, the château has come alive well done Terry, Tracy and Ash *The tremendous Trio* as I always say stay safe 👍 😊
Thank you Gloria 😊😊
I know people talk about the power of water; it's something you just say, but watching the close-up of the jet-powered water spray as it eradicates those tough algae/mold entrenched spots was honestly startling. What a great job you've done. It's made a world of difference. I think everyone in your community has favorite bits they're eager to see you all tackle, and I'll add mine to the list: the bell high on the chateau back(maybe the original front) and the iron framework for the canopies. My delight that you've already plans for that canopy made me smile. Still, I imagine you all get a chuckle for all the suggestions you receive.
Thanks Lin :) yes we will be restoring them in time 😊
@@ashleywaters7198 And I'll enjoy the journey until and after you all get there.
Are you’re sure you guys aren’t teachers? “Tell ‘em what you’re going to show ‘em; show ‘em and then tell ‘em what you’ve shown ‘em!” 😂 The old lady is slowly revealing her true beauty! You all work so hard!
Thanks Jenny 😊
Lovely to see the Chateau coming to life in the sunshine 😊
It is good thank you Cheryl McN
That side of the chateau really does look fantastic! Thanks to all of you, that chateau is going to live a much longer life! You really are living the dream and bringing all of us along on a wonderful ride with you! Thank you!
Terry, your passion and heart for the Chateau is absolutely uplifting and inspiring! Excellent work, all!
He is excellent thank you Jim b
Just think in the chateaus beginning there were dozens of people working to maintain it and give it all the attention it needed. Now there have been a few volunteers and yourselves and I bet you have already done 10 times the work since you purchased it, until now. The gratification you must feel when jobs are completed, must spur you on to keep on track to fruition. "Crack on!" I wanted to say to Tracy, You are an amazing loving and supportive Mom and I can only imagine how proud you are of Terry. It's such a blessing that you are also physically able to work side by side with Terry and Ash to fulfil their dream of this amazing chateau. You are beautiful inside and out!
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So looking forward to seeing the canopy done 😊 The clean up so far looks great what a transformation. 👍
We are to thank you Pam E
Not glamorous work but you have definitely restored the chateau's beauty. It really is looking wonderful and when the garden planting has matured it will be heaven. Can't wait! 😊
Thanks Donna 😊
My guess is the cheateau has never been pressure washed ? If cheateaus could talk, Shes saying ," Oh Thank you , Thank you!. Soon I'll be properly fitted for a GARDEN PARTY , with my walled garden lit by torch lights. Featuring 1 statue strategically placed in the middle of my emerald green carpet of grass for bare feet & toes to enjoy. I can hear classical music softly playing as friends & family mingle while they share appetizers & sinfull desserts. Oh ! I feel so youthfull & ALIVE Again. I think l shall live forever . Won't All THE OTHER CHEATEAUS BE just green with.envy ? " . ❤❤❤❤❤
Whoever invented power washers deserves a medal. Therapeutic, efficient, clean. 😁
You guys must feel such a sense of pride now looking at the old gal with her gleaming, sparkly exterior, what a magnificent difference it has made...WELL DONE, she's a beauty...!!!
I love to watch how the grime of decades just peels away, revealing the beauty beneath it. Such a rewarding effort! I’m in awe at the energy and determination that Tracy and Terry ( and everyone) display as they “ crack on” ! Bravo, the Chateau is looking beautiful.
Thank you Rita 🙏 😊
Purchased my first little 2 bedroom home in the mountains in the US and had it professionally cleaned as I am getting close to 70. The cleaning was worth every shiny penny because my own little castle is shining!! I am sure you feel the same. GREAT JOB!
I don't know about anyone else, but I think there should be an international pressure-washing club. I find it so therapeutic and rewarding and what a difference it made on the Chateau. Keep up the good work!
It’s like you flossed and polished her teeth and gave her a facial. She must feel alive again. Thank you family for giving life back to her. 🌺
I guess like everyone else I have been anticipating the cleaning of the facade. I did understand your initial desire for the soft wash but I am so glad that you went the more robust route. The repointing just pulls it all together. So beautiful and so worth all the work. I look forward to the continued clean as you move around the building. I cannot wait to see the canopy cleaned up and I guess glass installed. So amazing.
Thank you :) we’re looking forward for that too 😊😊
She is shinning in all her Glory again !
I just want to say how blessed you are to have such a hard working “Mom”❣️ I admire her so much. You all are so dedicated to this beautiful, regal and magnificent piece of history. Thank you for caring and sharing the experience with us. ❤️ Am always looking forward to your next video. 😍
She’s a Grand Dame. You’re making her feel young again. 😊
Wow! What a tremendous amount of work! But it looks amazing! So happy you decided to clean her up. What a beautiful château!❣️
Thank you Arline 😊
Its an amazing journey that you all have taken with your dream. I believe that you picked the right abandoned chateau. She he to be loving your love that you bestow upon her daily. Thanks for letting us tag along and be WOWED by your hard work to make your dream come alive. Smile on.
I just find it amazing that when you guys finish this project you would have touched every bit of this property. Amazing!
I’m absolutely gob-smacked at the improvement the washing is making on the facade! 😮🎉 Amazing 😻!!
Thanks Wendy 😊
@@ashleywaters7198 , you’re welcome. Everyone works as a team; that’s so refreshing to see, especially for those of us who haven’t grown up with that experience.
Hi everyone, It must be so satisfying watching Chateau de lalacell ,being transformed back to its beauty! It’s amazing how good the building looks,after all the years it’s been standing ! Wait until the wrought iron roof,over the steps is painted ,it’s going to look stunning 🤩 Take care lots of love 🥰💕
You are Beautiful people, working on yours life work, and taking us along ❣️👏👏You have no idea what love you are giving out❤️❣️🤩Thank you, thank you🙏🙏love you❣️
Thank you Ann 😊
You three are shaming me, I put off just washing my kitchen floor and you are washing an entire chateau BY HAND! I am humbled.🥰
The wall on the outside of the steps has come up so well. It looks cared for. And the steps themselves. No longer green tinted. The whole lot is fantastic. Well done.
You all sure took on such a massive project! I don’t know how you do it and still seem to be so patient and have smiles on your faces.I am amazed at the transformation of everything so far!
Again, “hats off too you!” Great transformation. Not as tedious as many jobs; and progress seen right away! You must feel exuberant joy! In the end.. no stone untouched! God Bless you, in this deeply moving labor of love! Absolutely worthy, as the caretaker of this, unraveled, gem! For having no real experience; you have knocked it out of the ball park! And have humbles us all, to see such quick transformation. So excited to get back to the garden! An amazing space! Thank you for sharing. As a joyous transformation.. heart felt! And pure. Enjoy Summer. Just around the corner. So yes, you shall head inside as will get very hot! Lol.. 👋
All of you share a tremendous work ethic--how refreshing. Stay strong, you have quite a journey ahead.
If you owned a pet store prior to this, how does everyone know how to do all these specialized jobs? You guys are amazing.
Yo admiro a esa linnnda madre ..Pujante Guerrera y muy laboriosa ..Me recuerda ala gente de mi región Paisa labradores y querendones de su tierra.. Un viva por ustedes linda familia ❣️ Dios los proteja
You really worked hard at those steps Terry ! It looks great ! I definitely do not underestimate the depth of the work you have done!❤❤❤
Wow if you look close you can almost see the old girl breath! She is looking gorgeous! I can't wait to see her fully come alive again.. Thank you!
The Love you all have for the Chateau is wonderful. She would be saying to you all Thank You ❤
The music you use is beautiful and soothing.
This gives a whole new meaning to 'house cleaning'.
wow you have done wow super heros
Duty and devotion so lovingly delivered.
Hi yah my lovelys 🥰💐 You are my #1 KZhead favorite Channel truly #1 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Your smiles brighten up my day 💛 May I ask about the entry gates On the one attached to the cottage And the front entry? You may have said what's your plans already... But I missed it 😔 sorry guys... Ttfn: 🕊💫💫💫💫🐾🐾🐾 Sending you all biggest hugs ever Stay safe and well guy's 💐🙏🏼💕
Hiya Deanna we will be painting them .. hopefully this year but it is such a big job ❤❤
Beautiful! This clean side is just stunning!
Thanks Melanie 😊
Love how you are restoring the façade in stages. It is looking so very good. Can't wait to see how the canopy turns out! Amazing difference!!! Lovely.
I’am sure if those walls could talk, they’d be giving YOUS a big thank you,for bring back her beauty. ❤️
Well done, Folks!!! You are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING at what you do!!! 🥰🎶❤️🌻🌻🌻🦋🌺
Absolutely stunning! There are definite advantages to doing the work yourself because you can see the smaller details that need addressed. I can’t wait until the canopies are restored.
Thanks Pam 😊
Looks lovely your mother is a beautiful lady she never stops working
Just a little job... NOT! Wow! I hope you rest up good each night after so much hard work. You are probably discovering muscles you didn't know you had. Been there. Ash, I think you forgot to wear your safety harness while repointing the cement. Take care and stay healthy, on this demanding job. Wonderful out come for all this sweat equity your family is putting into that chateau.
Very nice job. TERRY AND Tracey. It's a reah refreshment to the Castle. 🏰 CASTLE WILL BE BEAUTIFUL !!
Thanks Sheila! 😊
😮 Look's so proud now standing.This all makes such a difference ... Well done 👏 ✔️
The chateau is like a butterfly, emerging from its cocoon. Fabulous.
I’d invest in a grout bag, looks just like a pastry bag. Goes much quicker and less mess. When you do the awning, I’m excited to see what you decide to cover the canopy with. Everything is just moving along so nicely. Wow, she’s looking Grande!! She needed a good scrub! When you point the granite, I hope you use the original recipe, lime and sand. Concrete is no good. The water will just sit in it. You can add a colorant to it. Less water damage and standing water. You’ve truly done a wonderful job! If your mix works, that’s great. Tracey, your a women with many talents. Cheers ♥️🇫🇷🏰
I've watched some masons use a funnel like the bakers use to decorate cakes, to fill in the gaps. They just squeeze in the stuff between the rock gaps and then smooth it out...its a great idea and it looks a lot easier to fill in the gaps. You should look into making one durable enough, to fill in gaps in the stone walls and under the stairs. You have lots of stone to fill gap in and it would go a lot faster for you.
“Once you see it, you can’t unsee it”. First, let me say what a wonderful family and the transformation of the Chateau is amazing. I love Escape to the Dream…” The handrails have an interesting design, I just can’t stop unseeing it.
😂😂🤦 yes we have seen it 😂😂
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It’s kind of hard to miss…😂🤷🏻♀️
Your hard work is paying off. The château looks great. Be very careful with the hydrochloric acid. Keep wearing protection. Rince for 15 minutes if you get splashed. Keep the acid from aluminium.
Terry, you and Tracy are a wonderful team!
Looking forward to the new video. ❤️
The phoenix rises! Love the pineapple on the stairs. You all remain the hardest workers in the chateau world.
Thank you Gail 😊
Now with the whole left side shiny and clean, I never realized the "haunted house" 🏚 vibe the exterior had, especially when the clean side and unwashed side (with the "hanging on for dear life" shutters still in place) are both visible at the same time. The "Old Lady" now looks lived in. 🏰You are all doing such a wonderful job bringing life and grandeur back to this beautiful building. Well done! 👏👏👏👏
11:15 I never realized, or noticed, how R Rated the railing at the stairway actually is! I doubt it was intentional, but now I cannot unsee it. Oh no!
A tranformação da escada e das paredes com o lava-jato já foi fantástica. Muito caprichi e amor envolvido nesse Castelo. Deus vos abençoe. Eu fico de queixo caido assistindo Tracy trabalhar em tarefas tão pesadas. És um Mãe de Ouro, Preciosa.⚘️ Minhas filhas estão perto da França e eu aqui no Brasil.💚💛💙🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Step by step your hard work is paying off every day The stone work is coming along looking great and your filling in the repointing next fixing the rusty metal . Your a talented family xx
Terry you and mum are fantastic you never stop once you start Lv to you all x
I thought the chateau was red brick & granite. Or even painted to look like red brick. Low & behold it’s neutral grey tones. Much more pleasing. Great job.
Great work. Once all cleaned it would look amazing with a lime wash on the rendered sections. Would really make the granite pop!
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The Chateau Looking Amazing What You All Done ✅💕
Its looks wonderful. I didn't realized the turret has redish bricks, incredibly beautiful! Returning the chateau too it's former glory, I'm quite moved how it shines; standing proud once again. ❤❤❤
Thanks Suzanne. No the mould is red. It will be coming off soon 😊😊
I’m so happy you are bringing it back to how it was built to look like, and not leaving some of the marks and grime. It’s a lot of work but It looks beautiful. xx
My OCD was singing as you removed the black stain from the wall of the steps. That was SO satisfying. Ash you must be blue in the face from telling people that the awning will be restored in time and you will be putting glass into it😅
Excellent work! The chateau is looking so beautiful. Blessings.
Watching you transform the staircase was so satisfying that I had to rewind and watch it again! I agree with Tracey that it makes it look like it was intended to look. A lot of elbow grease and a great outcome.
Terry, perfect match with the cement/lime...looks outstanding as always!!
I believe she definitely is Smiling! ❤😊
Are you all a “learn as we go” group? Or did you know how to do some (or all) of this kind of thing? I am thoroughly enjoying your family journey restoring the chateau ❤
The chateau is starting to look as perfect as one would find in a fairytale. Wonderful job.
Thanks Joanna 😊
I realize that in an era without Freudian analysts the design of your handrails was very popular but they still make me snicker. Sometimes, you just have to push that re-set button to do a proper job. Your decision was the correct one and the results speak for themselves. Lovely.
It’s looking fantastic! The Chateau has come a long way!
Oh my! That railing needs to go 🤭 I can’t unsee it now 😂
Wow! Those stairs look amazing! You guys must drop into bed at night in total exhaustion!! You are all amazing!!!
Beautifully done; once again the grey lady is beautiful❣️
She is looking really alive now. Your all doing an awesome job ❤️keep up the great work , love watching your lovely family ❤️
I know its a hard slog, but it is so worthwhile. Superb.
It’s such a huge difference. The sun is shining & you get a chance to finish it off. ❤
Wow what a difference that side entrance looks great . It will look fantastic with the repointing is done . Looking forward to seeing the new lights you are going to replace the old ones with . Have a great week
Two more things... just LOOK at those healthy, happy and very tanned faces 😊😊😊 and that little white dormer window at the top, renewed ... shining in the sun. (makes me smile too)
How exquisite is that little door at the base of the tower. ❤
🤗WAUW quelle différence !!🤩👍beaux travaille !!
Yes, it makes the Château look so more visible and larger. The facade has definition to how it was designed. Anyone driving by it will be in awe of its beauty.❤
Thanks Chris 😊
Your choice of music during the timelapses is perfect. So relaxing to watch the transformation of this beautiful pice of French history
Yet another ✔️ in the box I am amazed at you all a true team you used to talk of a plan one year two year five year are you on Track because for me it’s all going and changing so fast anyway good luck with everything sending my love to you all
Hi Cherry. We did and gave up. There’s no schedule. What gets done now gets done and what doesn’t. 😂😂 we still have plans, but we have 3-4 things at a time on it as this is France and even if we organised it, we can never guarantee that we will get it done 😂😂
@@ashleywaters7198 bless you it must be very frustrating at times but I am always waiting with anticipation to see the next vlog you bring me such joy and I love you all take care of yourself and each other bless you all
I'm sure you have noticed that the design of your railing brings to mind a row of Rogers. Is this a feature that you will keep for a laugh??
You all have done a fantastic job, yes i was going to ask about staircase ... looking good 😊
You should be so proud! And I love your brilliant taste in music. Congratulations on a spectacular accomplishment.
It's looking amazing Terry. 🍁🍁🍁