The First Room Complete In The Château Cottage. Ep16
Bonjour a tous, This week at the Chateau.
We follow Tracy and Tony blocking up the last hold in the Château cottage with a beautiful old French door that we found for sale locally, well a 4 hour drive for Tony. Now the cottage salon has its new windows, roof and front door fitted this is the first room we have that is fully watertight, even our little caravans are not fully watertight, so we can not wait to get the cottage finished.
Also, Tracy has been busy sanding each of the beams in the cottage salon, taken them back to the natural beautiful wood, then moving on to the work in the château, removing buckets of old plaster on the third floor and sanding each on the beams in what will be Terry's and Ash's suite in the chateau.
And finally, little Jonathan takes us for a walk down to the chicken pen to see if we have baby chicks and searches the chateau to find Nana.
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I love you guys. You and your partner are nothing short of SWEET, and obviously in love. The fact that your family loves him, and you unconditionally……. Is something I have wished for, all of my life. I love you guys, your parents and everything you guys are doing.
I pray that you too shall find this love and acceptance from all concerned. Love from South Africa
Johnathan is going to be your videographer soon! He is so precious and so much fun to watch. The progress is really coming along now. It’s great that Johnathan is growing up learning about these things because in the future he will be able to care for this lovely home. Thank you for sharing with us and love to you from Florida!
You two are like a pair of dynamos! In case you didn’t quite get the message Tony, I think you’re shopping for tiles 😂 I can’t tell you what a privilege it is to be part of your journey. The cottage is looking great and the new door suits it perfectly. Of course, the real star of the show is, Jonathan. Stay safe and well all of you xx
The work ethic the two of you have is astounding and inspirational. No complaining, always cracking on while having a smile on your face. You warm my heart and motivate me to keep on going when I think I can’t. Thank you! Your cottage is coming along beautifully.
Tracy is a Wonder Woman Nice to hear her talking more on the video
Johnathan is a proper presenter! I had a smile on my face watching and listening to him. Tracy and Tony, you are an incredible team. I get exhausted just watching the amount of work you do. Everything is looking great! Thank you for taking us along.
Amazing how you are transforming the chateau and cottage. And tell young Jonathan that he makes a great Presenter 👍
Love how you let your boy be involved. So wonderful to see him out doors and entertaining himself. Great work..
As a kid, travelling through Europe and the Middle East, visiting all of the castles and manors made me fantasize about being a knight and living the good life in one of them. Seeing all the hard work you all are doing just to get them habitable again sure put a lie to my fantasies. You are doing amazing work and I am glad that I can be a small part of supporting y'all in your endeavors. You are making an old man's childhood dreams come true, in a fashion. Thank you for taking time to bring us along and sharing your dream.
UTB I can’t believe how much progress you guys have made. Great video, as usual. Looking forward to the next instalment.
Thank you so much 🙏🥰
I’ve done a lot if renovating and I know the pleasure of each job done but you guys are next level. I admire you so much ❤️🇦🇺
Thank you very much, Tracy and Tony are a fantastic team 🥰
Great progress and the new door is lovely!
Doing the beams is the toughest. They say you forget certain pain. Don’t believe it. What a beautiful job you have done. Absolute credit to the buildings and history.
Thank you very much, yes it was hard work for Tracy but will definitely be worth it in the end 🥰
@@chateaudelalacelle I must say, you really should find her a different type of ladder to stand on, one with a podium perhaps and that can go higher up in the air such that she doesn’t work so much over her head.
It is so interesting to watch you breathe new life into the cottage and chateau. Jonathan is a delight!
Thank you very much, she is slowly but surely coming together 🥰
*Excellent job on the beams Tracy! I can't do that overhead work like that anymore...I know how hard that is to do that much with a grinder/sander with you arms overhead! Good on you for getting the job done. Boy it's really coming together now! Bit of bad luck with the tree branch distracting from work that needs doing but just a part of the overall job! Bon Chance all till next vid! Thank-you all for sharing this journey!*
@@derekbriggs6207 (Sorry I missed your reply earlier this week) That's a wonderful thing about these properties that they have a ready supply of firewood and even, for some, possible raw timber for milling. Bon Chance!
Tracey and Tony, you two are absolutely amazing! I’ve undertaken some gruelling DIY projects, but watching you do those beams Tracey - you deserve immense respect, and I certainly understand how labor intensive that job was.
I respect the amount of work you two are doing. Wow! You have come so far and there is still so much to do. Loved the drone shot because I can tell that Tracy will be able to enjoy the water feature from the cottage. Overhead work is really difficult for many and those beams will be a reminder of your hard work. Every step of your progress has been enjoyed. Cheers!
Thank you very much, yes the beams where hard work but when Tracy and sit and enjoy it all it will be worth it 🥰
Busy people working hard and moving on with projects to finish. Time consuming would be the beams. Looking very nice and open concept for the planning of the cottage. Helpful youngster!
This episode had me close to tears...relieved to know that by Christmas you will have the home you deserve. What a 110% effort! I have a mix of relief, envy, joy, excitement and anticipation for what lie ahead. Amazing what a vision and plowing ahead can and will accomplish! So very well done! 🇨🇦❤️🤗
Thank you so much, yes Tracy and Tony are both working extremely hard to get in for Christmas 🤞🥰
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Loved the cottage door. Johnathan is a little star in the making and cute as button. You both are hard grafters. Great vlog. X
I love that door, perfect for the cottage. Mr Jonathan does a great job speaking to us about what's happening, a natural.
Wow, you sure have come a long way and what a great job you're doing! Jonathan is such a handsome, smart young man and it's no wonder with grandparents like you! Take care of yourselves and be careful climbing and all the rest of it!
The stairwell looks like it needs a coat of mineral oil on it to bring it back to life
Another great vlog. I really look forward to the progress you make every week. You are absolutely the most amazing 'doers'. Keep up the great work. This is the sort of thing I would love to do but have to admit I don't have your knowledge or determination so I'll just live vicariously through you. Keep up your fantastic work.
Thank you very much, yes it is a lot of hard work, we are so glad you are part of our family journey 🥰
Videos have improved since your wife and grandson came ❤️ , enjoyable videos to watch
Thank you so much 🥰
So very much accomplished. Bravo! It's a shame that the window couldn't be used as an egress, with a tube/slide attached for the debris, slipping into a large container on the ground. As always, WONDERFUL video!
My goodness you two are Trojans! Little Jonathan is such a blessing and a sweetheart. A beautiful, hard working, loving family indeed.
The salon will be a fabulous room, the new door is stunning. Ten out of ten again for your hard work Tracey and Tony.
Tracy and tony, you are not only tough and smart, you are also extremely personable. Not to forgett cute Jonathan 👍
Thank you so much 🥰
Beautiful door. A small stained glass too would be stunning. Sanding is the hardest for sure but y’all have done so much hard work already. Enjoyed watching Jonathan check on the mummy hen. He will be excited when the chicks finally hatch they’re Half way there little guy 🥰
Thank you very much, yes the sanding was a nasty job to do. Jonathan loves looking after the chickens 🥰
Tracy is so elegant! Love to watch the three of you. Amazing: You are an example for the rest of us.
Thank you very much, yes Tracy is a wonderful woman 🥰
Another awesome video, you guys are become real pros with the filming. The place is coming along nicely, you guys are really hard workers. Little Jonathan is a cutie and he loves to pitch in a give a hand, you guys will teach him good work ethic. Anyway keep up the awesome work and I will keep watching, until next time take care and stay safe! Loads of hugs from Canada. ❤️👍🥂
Excellent work, you two and Jonathan! 👏👏👏😊 I LOVE ❤️ the new old door!!! 😊
Gorgeous front door .Great find Tracy. Jonathan is a great helper .When he is grown he will be so proud to have contributed to this wonderful home you are creating.Plus he is absorbing skills that will serve him well.
I really enjoy your work ethic and efforts to restore! Well done Tracey and Tony!
Another great vlog! It is so amazing what you have accomplished so far. The cottage will be fabulous. You truly are a dynamics team Tony and Tracy. Love you guys! P.S. Jonathan is such a sweet child. Enjoy while is still young. Have a great week my dears! Greetings from Montreal, Canada.
Thank you so much, yes the duo are a great team working on restoring the cottage. Little Jonathan loves to help out 🥰
Jonathan is a little darlin!!! Couldn't hear what he was saying in the hen house but can't wait to see the chicks! Great job Tony and Tracy and I agree with Jo about the door! I'm sure it will be absolutely beautiful when you've done your magic!💜😃
Tony and Tracey, you guys are an inspiration! My wife and I are starting renovations on a house we built 35 years ago and all we’re doing is bringing it up to date. I can’t imagine the depth of the job you are tackling but you are progressing at an incredible pace and doing incredible work as well. Can’t wait to see you guys in muscle and fitness magazine when you’re finished.
Thank you very much, yes the work and speed Tracy and Tony are going they will be in for Christmas and will be incredible fit 😂🥰
(Moira Ashton)Brilliant work, that door you collected is beautiful, and I can't get over the hallway and stairs- how gorgeous the paneling is... love seeing the chickens and Jonathon checking on them. Good job there was no one around when the branch came down, roll on next vlog!! 😍🥰😘😘🤩xxxx
Thank you very much, yes the château interior is beautiful and so is the cottage door, which was a great find. 🥰
Really lovely to be going on this journey with you visually. You have achieved so much since we last saw you, very well done. Loved Jonathan’s visit to the chickens, he is becoming quite an expert. Really appreciate how much work you are putting in and as always looking forward to the next time.
Thank you very much, yes Jonathan is loving it all 🥰
Another brilliant update, thanks so much for sharing. It took me back to 2008 when me and the hubby were renovating a Chalet here in the French Alps, not an old property as such, but the beams had been varnished a high gloss yellow pine colour, which wasn't too out taste. Like Tracy my job was to sand the top floor, took so long, laborious but worth it, my hands were vibrating for days after - ha ha. I just love your work ethic, and passion for this project, thanks for taking us along with you.
Jonathan is absolutely gorgeous.
It’s lovely seeing how much Jonathan is enjoying life on the property. You have finished the ground floors in the cottage, and Tracy is ready to pick out the tiles. 😁
Dear Tony You really need to go easy & look after yourself & always remember these Ancient wise words. Confucius says "Tracy can carry two buckets at once" 👍😁
@@derekbriggs6207 No sorry bud, but I do remember one In which Confucius say's "Tracy has loads more Jobs for you too do" 👍
Well done you two, and little Jonathan, Tracy your a credit to us ladies well done girl!
I agree, Tracy just amazes me all the hard work she does!
She is a truly wonderful woman 🥰
Jonathan is a very happy confident and polite little boy, you are obviously all doing a great job of parenting. ❤️🇦🇺
Love how you two work together.
It is a pretty door Tracey good choice. Just love the chateau and the cottage it’s going to look fantastic .see you both next week little Jonathan look after the chickens for Nan and pop I hope there’s a baby chicks next time 👍🏻 until next week
Well done guys!! You both are unstoppable, Tracey you did an amazing job on the beams👏👏👏..... The light from the sun setting at the end of vlog was spectacular. 🤗❤️
Thank you very much, yes the sunset was amazing 🥰
Not much to add to the comments already posted, great work, I love the beams in the ceiling and Jonathan, quite the little super star, waiting for the next video!
I watched it twice because, I'm enjoying what you guys are doing. Hard working couple no fuzz. On this kind of video niche time-lapse is everything. You guys get it. Appreciate the hard work and of course Jonathan. God Bless and Stay safe.
The door is absolutely gorgeous! Tracy is smiling talking about decorating..it is going to be a stunning room. Can't wait to see what you do next. Fabulous vlog!!! Take care ❤
Thank you very much, yes a lot of the hard work has been done only a little more then onto the nice bits 🤞
So glad the hard work is revealing how gorgeous the chateau/cottage will be! Love the new door & hope you have many, many years to enjoy it (before you start the next project!).
So nice to see the progress made. You work so hard but it will be worth it in the end. Keep up the good work and keep us posted 😍
"...and get a Christmas tree in".🤣🎄🎅Only 152 days to go Tracy🥳. The cottage is coming along so well and that door is going to look fabulous when its spruced up....its perfect for the cottage. Xx
It's great to see the next generation helping look after this wonderful place.
Thank you very much, yes Jonathan loves to help out 🥰
Wow, you continue to amaze me with the amount of work you are both doing. I hope that Terry and Ash will soon be able to join you all.
Thank you very much, yes hopefully the family will all be together very soon 🤞🥰
Brilliant. You two are an inspiration. 👏👏 Loved Jonathan’s thumbs up to the camera. So funny. He is brilliant. Think a couple of the chickens may have escaped. Love the door. Well done you super hero’s. 👏👏🌞
Thank you very much, yes the door is amazing. We let a couple of the chickens out during the day 🥰
Everything is looking great. Jonathan is a natural in front of the camera. Love how he leads us on a chicken adventure 🦘🦘🦘
Love seeing the work in progress and when you speed the video up so we can see the work as it progresses faster. Can't wait for the next video much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
Thank you very much, glad you enjoy the time lapse 🥰
You two are amazing, the cottage is really coming along, job well done. I think you have done the worst bits. I have really enjoyed being on this journey with you and as always, look forward to the next vlog. Please get some good rest in between all of these jobs. Keep well....blessings from Canada!
Thank you very much, so glad you are part of our family journey and enjoying it 🥰
Another productive week! The beams look amazing, lots of hard work but well worth the effort. Interested to see the next phase of the cottage renovation! Love the vlog.
Watching from across the pond! We are trying to pick up tips for our restoration since Europe has so many more of these old mansions.
Thank you very much, hope you are enjoying it all 🥰
Hi guys you are doing a fantastic job and making huge changes in such a short time. Its such a beautiful place with bags of potential. Tracy is obviously wanting to get the decorating underway a bit of retail therapy ! . It will keeper her motivated Tony . Lol 😆
Cracking on, love your new door it’s fab. Keep up the hard work, would be nice to see Lads working on the Chateau xxx
TONY AND TRISH YOU WILL NEVER HAVE ANOTHER WONERFUL LIFE LIKE YOU HAVE WITH THAT BEAUTIFUL GRANDSON... GOD BLESS YOU
❤️🏰 Thank you for the vlog; Terry, Ash, Patrick, Panda, Petal and Tracy, Tony, Jonathan, Louie, Sasha ❤️
He sounds so much like grand dad
He is a great little helper 🥰
My muscles hurt watching you! The reward of your labor! Beautiful…the door👌🏻💕😊Thank you for sharing! 💞😊
Cracking on! I am loving this review and discovering that I missed a few vlogs along the way! This was one of them.
I'd be pushing to get water in the cottage because then no matter how what much work you get done before It gets cold out you could probably live in there which would be more comfortable than a camper. I'm amazed at every Video how much you've gotten done. Just don't burn yourselves out, take some time to rest and enjoy every so often.
When you see vines on trees get them off. They will slowly kill the trees.
You’ve got that right.
Gee, how far behind am I? I guess life is busy. I cant jump ahead as its all to exciting watching the progress. What a pretty place and a lovely name the Chateau has. Gee the cottage is really coming along isn't it. You are all so hard working, but Tracy you are my hero, you really do go for it! Tony, you are simply a machine!!!
You really are making great progress this summer on a number of fronts and I think this winter compared to last is going to be so much more comfortable for you all that's for sure!!
Loved every bit of demo and reno but the decorating……Can’t wait! Jonathan is completely adorable and the music that accompanies him is perfect.
I'd love to see a shot of what the boys are doing while you are doing doing your projects.
We will all be together again very soon 🥰
I’d been wondering! Can’t wait to see them again, many hands make light the work.
Yes, I have enjoyed this weeks episode! You got a lot done!!! Can't wait to see what tile Tracy picks out!!!
Some great camera work here. And you do such hard physical labor. You inspire me!
Bonsoir The cottage is really coming along now. Hope you are in there before christmas that would be good for you. You both are hard grafters loved watching x
Thank you very much, yes hopefully in for Christmas 🤞🥰
The door was definitely worth a four hour round trip. It's lovely. So much character. Your hard work/dedication is admirable. You just get on with it. I am excited for you as you to get closer to completing your cottage. So glad to see Jonathan's "chicken expert" appearance. Sweet life for a young fellow, surrounded by a loving family and purpose/adventures..
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it and I’ve even watched the ads to help you a bit. Looking forward to the next one. I think you’re both in for the Duke of Edinburgh award at the rate you two are going!
The door looks beautiful!! Well done cleaning up the debris!!! Love from Vermont
Thank you very much, yes the door is stunning 🥰
Love watching your progress and Jonathan’s skill as a presenter! Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you very much, he is a little star 🥰
The door is a beauty and the perfect look for this lovely cottage. Restoration work is the most satisfying of creation.
You two are amazing, there is nothing that you can't do and do well. I can see that room at Christmas, tree, lights and a big open fire. As for Johnathan, well what a sweetie. Take care.x
Amazing progress. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Cheers from Toronto Canada 🍻👍😊🇨🇦
Jonathan is just adorable.
Stephanie Jarvis has a fireplace across her front door by the stairs & says that every time the door opens it make a huge breeze that sucks warmth up the chimney & makes it freezing during winter. She has hung heavy curtains in doorways to compensate.
Truly amazing effort, you guys have achieved so much over the past few weeks hopefully you will be able to move into the cottage before the damp and cold weather arrives so you can have some well deserved comfort whilst ploughing ahead with all the other jobs. Well done guys. Love the way Johnathan has settled in so well, seems to be very happy and contented young man.
You guys are amazing. All your work is coming along and that Johnathan such a big helper. You must be proud of him.
*Bonjour! You know I'll be there for the premiere of the video! Sounds like a good one! I know it probably doesn't seem like it's coming together quick but watching the vlog sure makes it seem like it's happening quicker and quicker! Just hope you all can get together soon! Poor Tracy, sanding and ripping out more plaster! My least favorite thing to do! But I'm sure it's very rewarding to see the results!*
Thank you very much, yes Tracy has been very busy again 🥰
Well done you two and the lovely Jonathan. You work so hard and thank God it’s paying off. You deserve only the best .
You all work so hard! I’ve been watching since the first episode and you’ve done amazingly well - it looks incredible and I’m excited to see what the next week brings! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and all your hard work
Thank you so much fo being part of our family journey from the start, we are so glad you are enjoying it all 🥰
The new door is perfect!
I was hoping you could throw that stuff out a window and not have to climb up and down 3 flights of steps...Who needs a gym when you have that beautiful cottage to restore...I am always amazed at the work you do...Great job Tony, Tracy and Jonathan!! The door looks really cool...It will be lovely when it is stained...
Cute little boy 🤠 how darling 💞🥰
Anything prolonged on a ceiling is indeed a form of torture! I have hand scraped texture off of a couple large ceilings in the past. By the third day you wish you were dead. By the fifth day you think you’re actually dead. Anything past that your ghost has to finish! I can’t imagine holding that heavy grinder!
Tracy is just glowing in this video!
Loving you new door 😍 what a find . Well done on all the work you've done so far. X
I know so many have said the same, but it really is amazing and inspiring to witness the back breaking work being done by the star cast. Rooting for you all and so looking forward to seeing more of the progression towards cozy living spaces! Bravo and brava from Canada! ❤️