Trying to BREAK Through the WALL! Can We Do It? CHATEAU Renovation - Journey to the Château, Ep. 188
In this week's episode, Patrick and Stuart begin the renovation of the second gîte (holiday cottage) in one of their chateau longère (long house buildings). They work with friend Tony to expand the gite by breaking through a wall to connect it to a previously unusable room. Unfortunately, putting a doorway through an old stone wall proves to be a challenge.
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Music:
Ride of the Valkyries, by Richard Wagner
From KZhead Audio Library
Brace for Impact, by David Robson
From Fesliyan Studios
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Hearing the Wagner music behind Patrick made me think about Bug’s Bunny sneaking around the woods singing 🎶 “…. Hunting for wabbits, hunting for wabbits …” 😂 I wonder how many others watching this channel thought the same thing?
I imagined a knight on his trusty steed holding his lance as he rode off to do battle.
@@user-fc2hb3de2w Thant is so kind of you. It feels like it riding the claw.
Ok….. I confess, I heard it too. Those wabbits 🤣😂🤣👍🏻
All I could think of was my eldest son (unfortunately he died) who restored a mark 1 VW Golf in the same blue as Patrick’s beast! He wanted to enter it in a concours d’elegance with the ride of the Valkeries blasting out of the loud speaker and his 2 brothers walking alongside wearing Viking helmets and brandishing swords!! But then he was always a bit nuts 😂😂🤣
Loved the music too!!
I absolutely loved Patrick riding the machine to ´rRide of the Valkyries’. Brillliant platter and the new doorway is awesome as is Tony. Still chuckling👏👏👏❤❤
Thank you so much Susie. Tony is the brother I never had 😍😍😍. We love him. The platter is great and we love blue. Sending you love and hugs from Colombe
It was good, wasn't it?
🇨🇦That was incredible how tough it was to take down that wall!!!😱 You look at it the first time and think ‘that will be easy’ yeah right!!!🤦♀️. Well done Tony and the two of you!!👏 Good idea for having the stone walls showing!!
Thank you so much. Isn’t it incredible how that wall was constructed? Hugs 😊
It was an absolute Joy to be with you in the lives and watching Tony secure the wall. It’s so lovely to have friends and support for when the world throws us hurdles. It’s always in the toughest jobs where perserverance is required that exposes the strength and depths of friendship be it a building or life situation. Those deep ties become our “chosen” family . ❤
Tony truly is the brother I have never had. The support we have received and are giving is part of an eternal circle. It is just wonderful. What a life we have. And indeed, the chosen family is the one that will be with us and is helping us. Hope you are hanging in there. Italy is sooooo close for you now. Love from Colombe
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 I am hanging in mopping up and taking names . Yes what a life we have . Where strangers are suddenly friends and family. I adore you both🥰😍😘. So proud of you!
Tony is such a treasure; what a generous soul. Love the lamp and platter. Hugs 🥰 🥰
He is the brother I never had to me darling Denie. ❤❤❤. I just love blue and loved both items…. Hugs 😊❤
Doing renovations on stone buildings sure is dangerous and difficult. To think that nowadays it’s just a matter of cutting through some drywall . Nice work by Tony! 👏👏
It it for sure much easier today. We were all agreeing that nothing built in the last 70 years will still stand 700 years later…. ❤
Thank goodness for Tony's expertise with regard to that gîte wall. Wow, the wall's thickness, too. Calamity avoided. Patrick, I simply adore that cobalt blue lamp. What a nice find. Approaching 30K... keep up the momentum! If only those watching your vlogs would hit that notification bell... the subscription is free, people!
It would have been a disaster! 😮😂. I’m glad Tony was there. ❤. Thank you Edward. Indeed, if only! 😊. And the lamp…. I love it. Huge from Colombe ❤
Gargantuan job breaking through that wall but SO worth it. Love that you are keeping it authentic and not covering it up. It's history is so important. Good job Tony! You both should be very pleased.
Thank you. We are thrilled to have this done. And indeed, we will show the history! Tony is a gem. Hugs from Colombe. ❤
Great job tackling that wall!
Once we started, there was no stopping us. 😂😂😂
You’re so lucky to have a friend like Tony with so much knowledge. That could have been very dangerous.
We absolutely are ❤❤❤
You two are so delightful together - good natured and equal temperament. Love seeing your joint intros to each show. That wall removal was like penetrating an ancient fortress. Holy Moly!! Like an archaeological dig. Incredible history. 12th or 13th century? WOW!
Thank you so much. ❤❤. To think the house was already here when the 100 year war started……. Amazing. Huge hugs from Colombe 😊
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What an epic job Tony and yourselves have achieved. Glad you saved the stone for reuse! 😃👍
Thank you. We laughed a lot, as we usually do. We will reuse the stones to restore a few walls. And now we have more stones but that is a story for another vlog. Hugs
What a great video, Stuart and Patrick!!! Tackling that wall was incredible, & so was Tony!!! Can you just imagine what the world was like when that wall was being built....no Starbucks!!!! 😂🤣 My husband & I just love you both, cheers from Virginia 💕
The drama of renovations! It was certainly very Wagnerian!!!! Thank you for the video. I like to see the history of an older house. Glad the stones will be showing.
Thank you my friend. It was quite an u der taking 😊😂😊.
I love learning about old structural techniques, now issues, and how you are dealing with them. Thank you for taking us on your journey! SO educational!
Thank you very much 😊. Very kind of you 🎉
Hi guys, again Tony "rocks". He is a god send, sooo much knowledge along with the talent. Hugs and stay well/
He is Ina. 100%. The brother I didn’t have. Hugs and thank you ❤
The three of you make a great team!
Thank you. That is absolutely true. Huge hugs❤
I love the way you always try to preserve the historic beauty of your property whenever possible.- in this case, allowing the beautiful stones to show and using them for the floors.
Thank you Elle. We do try and we mostly succeed. Hugs ❤
You continually put a smile on my face Patrick. When I saw you appear on the blue steed, moving quickly to the other side of the building and accompanied by the music Stuart so aptly provided....perfect!! It must have been pretty strong "cow poop" to cause that much grief in taking down the wall. Yay Tony for persevering!
Thank you Norma. 😂😂😂. It was amazing to discover how that wall was build 700 years ago. We will see Tony this afternoon. Yay ❤
Don’t you just love 💗 spring. The flowers, new leaves coming out on the trees, and green grass. A true sign of renewal. The Gitte will be lovely 🥰 of that I’m sure…..
Yes we do. Fantastic time and we enjoy the flowers everywhere. The gîte will be welcoming and comfy……. That is our plan. Hugs ❤
Tony is a man for all jobs . Well done Tony . Beautiful ble lamp guys ❤❤
Yes he is. Thank you ❤❤
your so lucky that you met Tony, he's has saved your wall
The joys of renovation often involve older discoveries in buildings like this wall made of mud and earth the whole point is to keep a memory of this ancient architecture by leaving the old stones on the ground as you do .. Tony once again provided good advice
As always, we try to preserve the history and it is amazing to see the building technique and stories that haven’t been handled in 700 years. ❤
That doorway will be beautiful with the stone showing! Good job!
Thank you. It will be a great statement and showing the building technique of the Middle Ages. Hugs.
That unit behind you is spectacular!! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much Lisa. It is a huge buffet with a tall clock built in from the late 1700s. All nut wood. 😊. Great comment. ❤😊❤
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 I couldn’t take my eyes off it it’s truly beautiful 😍
Knowing is half the battle when it comes to renovations of an unexpected situation. Tony sure seems to know his stuff when it comes to coming up with solutions. How great is that! God seems to know the right people to put together in life! I love keeping some old elements exposed. Have an awesome rest of the week.
That is absolutely true. ❤. Tony is very knowledgeable. However, this was hist first time with this kind of a wall too. All things considered, we make a fantastic team. Enjoy your week and love from Colombe ❤
Its always a mystery behind the walls. Luckily you discovered the issues before anything collapsed!
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Grateful for Tony’s expertise. Love the auction items, especially that gorgeous blue lamp! I think people who stay in the gite will love to see the thickness of the walls. Loki g forward to the next episode! ❤
Thank you so much. Tony is a gem and the auctions we participate in have provided us with lovely items. Hugs from Colombe ❤
I think Big Blue needs a personalized license plate.
That would be too funny 😂❤
I thought it was called the “Claw” 🤔
@@Tony-InLosAngeles that would be a great license plate for it….
I thought it must be a outside wall but one of those flat stones went from side to side. Unbelievable! Very interesting ancient construction techniques even though it's given Tony quite the challenge. Well done.
You know, it may have been, at one point, an outside wall. I wish we had better documents. 😮. This was truly fascinating. We moved about 5 tons of stone out of that room. 😮😮😮. Hugs from Colombe ❤
You guys are so lucky that Tony is available to help you. He is so knowledgeable and kindhearted. Best wishes from Australia x
Yes we are ❤❤❤
Love the music ,sounds like the hero and his men coming to help ,(Tony) the hero ,
It does, doesn’t it? 😂😊❤. Tony is amazing
Tony is AWESOME!
Yes, he is ❤❤❤
Tony is a blessing ich bin so froh das ihr freunde seit 🎉🎉🎉❤😊
Aloha Patrick and Stuart. What a monumental feat! Thank goodness for Tony. I’m overjoyed that you are using some of the original rocks; they are magnificent. Oh, the history, the energy - if rocks could talk🤫🏰.
Aloha Leah. Indeed, it was monumental. Didn’t expect that, not even Tony. 😂😊😮. And if stones could talk…. You are absolutely right. Love from Colombe ❤
You gotta break out the chainmail and strap a sword to your back next time you ride! Too funny, that was a fantastic editing.
I love that idea ❤😂❤. Stuart is so good at editing. I couldn’t do any of it. Love from Colombe ❤
I love the fact you recreated the floor for the entrance between the rooms and that the walls will still be visible. The age of the wall is just incredible! Thank Heavens Tony was able to figure out exactly how to brace the wall safely while you worked! Wonderful episode today, and I have to say that I had to laugh several times- especially seeing Patrick raging along on his blue charger with his staff( whatever that implement was) held high to the utterly riveting music Stuart chose! So funny! Ah well, sometimes during construction or destruction- you have to laugh so that you don’t weep! 😜Thank you for so much entertainment today! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you dear Rita. So glad you laughed. We did too. A lot. And a little swearing. We believe that the doorway, when finished, will be quite a feature and for people who are interested, open a view into 700 year old construction. 😊. Stuart’s music choices make my rides look so much better than they are. He’s a genius. ❤. We very much appreciate wonderful comments like yours. ❤❤❤. Love from Colombe
All I can say is Tony is awesome. Carpenter. Plumber. Structural engineer and wonderful friend. That wall was something to get thru. Glad you are keeping the stone look as very unique. Love the lamp and platter. Partial to blue. So wish we could have been your first visit, but it will happen😊❤
Hello my sweet friend. Tony is amazing, like the brother I never had. You will visit when you are ready and we will be here to celebrate your trip to France. Love you much and miss you two 😊❤😊
The two of you are just so enjoyable to watch. You make me smile🥰. Happy Easter to you both. I hope the rain stops by the time we are flying to Lyon🤞
Thank you so much Jette. Very kind of you. We sure hope for less rain as well. It would be great for you to be welcomed here with some sunshine, ❤😊❤. Love from Colombe
Tony is just amazing and such a good friend. I can tell he loves working with his hands with years of experience with renovations. You two are jewels to me. Thank you for the wonderful entertainment you provide. So excited to see your design plans for 23:10 gite #2. 23:10
Thank you so much Rose. Tony is like the brother I never had. He is so experienced and thoughtful. ❤. So glad you liked the episode. It was fun and we were really sore after moving about 5 tons of stone and debris 🤣😂🙄. I think the plans are quite nice and we are excited to proceed. Love from Colombe ❤❤
Beautiful find with the blue lamp! I love the shape of the platter thing and the colors in it❤
Hi Pam. Isn’t Cobalt blue a fantastic colour? Hugs❤
What would we do without Tony ,Man with few words ,but makes up with his hard work ,Gd on u Tony 👏👍
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Wow Guys! That wall! Isn’t it so fortuitous that you bought a chateau with Tony living in the same vicinity. He’s a real treasure! Happy to see the subscriber numbers creeping up. You both deserve to have many more. I have watched you both from the beginning and your journey is never, ever boring.
My dear Elizabeth, thank you so much. And truly grateful that you have stuck with us through this crazy journey! 😊. Tony is the brother I never had. Fantastic to have him close by. We are happy that our subscribers are increasing. It is slow but steady. It made a big difference visiting LaLande and Lalacelle. Stephanie and Philip hoped we’d get a boost from being on Chateau Diaries. As do Terry and Ash. They are truly lovely people. And that wall……. Oh dear. I’m glad we had started…. I might have hesitated if we’d have known.😂😂😂😂. Hugs and love from Colombe ❤
Oh my heavens, you must wonder what you got yourself into some days. Thankfully your sense of humour thrives!!! As the French would say, Bon Courage 😁😊
Thank you Helen. Did you listen in at times? Indeed, we do ask ourselves why we did it and then we laugh and are happy we are here with our dogs and the best group of friends one can wish for. Merci beaucoup. ❤❤❤
I’m loving the rock doorway. What an awesome find.
Thank you so very much ❤❤❤
Wow what a job! It looks great, with the stone floor. It really is amazing how things were constructed hundreds of years ago! The blue lamp is gorgeous!! Well done as always!!❣❣
Thank you. The floor looks lovely and the wall was quite a challenge. It is amazing how old and well preserved the walls are. And the lamp…. How lovely. Huge hugs ❤
OMG! What a monumental task!!! That is going to be a great addition to your git! Can't wait to see the finished result 😊 Another great video, love watching you guys and all of your adventures! ❤
Dear Jennifer. It was about 5 tons of stones that we moved….. 😮. We are excited to move forward with that project….. However, we still have the first unit to finish and the B&B room as well as the other new bedroom….. 😱🤯🙄🤣. We will get it done. Huge hugs from Colombe ❤
Its Easter Sunday here in Melbourne, and I deliberately saved two episodes to watch with a quiet brunch! Never disappointing. WOW, that wall... such history and such effort. Tony you are a bloody star! I love the new plans for the living room guys. The purchase's are of course stylish. Blue & White are my go to decorating colours, and the combination goes with just about every other colour. 😘😘, now to the next episode x
😊😘🥰. Happy Easter. We are out and about a bit. Lovely. Hope all is well. Spent today with Tony and Jane (as well as John and Claire)….. and yesterday as well. Blue and white are fantastic. We have 3 days left to finish the gîte for the first visitors. Love from Colombe ❤❤❤
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 How exciting, I so wish I was there 😘😘
Hi guys!! watching late, but won't miss an episode! How exciting to move on, even the the wall sitch is a mind boggler. You both will knock this project out of the park as always!!
Scale of work that's truly "Wagnerian"! :-) Kidding aside, wonderful job on those amazing walls, just incredible how thick they are! My whole life I heard they built things to last in France, and certainly with things like this they were not kidding! Just so amazing the age of your building. So happy it's in the capable hands of you guys. Bravo to Tony in knowing exactly what to do. Glad you all are friends and comrades. I like the way you're showing the stone and reusing it. Love that platter and lamp!
Good ol’ Tony comes to the rescue 🙂
He’s wonderful❤
Wow. That’s Amazing. I can’t even remember what I was doing in the 12th/13th Century.
😂😂😂 I have the same problem….. 😉. I was most likely a scullery maid. 😂😂😂.
The stone threshold is a great idea!
What a beast that wall was! Great job!
❤😊❤. Thank you
There is no way Patrick will let Tony do the demolition alone...absolutely not.😅❤ The music fits the task like a glove! ❤
Thank you so much. You are 100% right ❤❤❤
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Patrick, you and Stuart exude taste in music, design and why not saying in everything you both do. 😊
@@PablaMMooreyou are such a wonderful person and this is what makes us do more. Thank you ❤❤❤
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Thank you Patrick. I really think both of you are wonderful people and all the people that personally know you and have the opportunity to visit you and share the delicious meals you prepare and serve at the Chateau, think very highly of you and Stuart . 😊
Patrick you looked like a knight going off to battle on the tractor with your “lance”in your left hand! So fun!
😂😂. It was so much fun ❤❤❤
Another tidbit of incredible history - around what year do you think it might have been built? Living a piece of médiéval france - how amazing !!!! They might have lived there during the plague . Imagine that!!!
Stuart I totally excepted Patrick’s face smashed up into that hole saying 🗣️🚪“Here’s Johnny” 🤣😂🤣 14:03
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What a fabulous video, and what an incredible find that wall was. Of course, the icing on the cake was Patrick driving his trustee steed, and holding up his mighty sword ( or was it a stick?)!
Hi Jeanie. Thank you very much. I love that tractor. It was a stick (actually a rake 😂😂😂). Huge hugs from us at Colombe ❤
Today Tony is into "demolition mode". Lol❤😂
❤😂❤. Absolutely 😊
Chateau work is never easy of straight forward is it, though they really built things to last back then. I love the platter and the lamp, it would be so nice to have such lovely antiques available in the States.💖🥂
It truly never is. Thank you so much. I know what you mean. The 22 years I lived in the States, I always wondered if there were such antiques….. never found any. Hugs from Colombe 🥂♥️🥰
My goodness, such a find! Did you know that building was so old? Very interesting how things were done centuries ago. Glad Tony was there to help. I'm sure it will look amazing. 😊
Hi. Now, we had thought the farmhouse was pre French Revolution, around 1750……. We had no idea how old (and thick) it is. 😮😂😮. Glad Tony was here to help. Thank you so much. Great comment. ❤
That is so interesting about the wall and the use of straw & mud! Who could have guessed that wall was that old? What an effort to get the door in but it will be worth it in the end! So glad Tony was able to help and provide a safe solution that keeps the wall safe.
Isn’t that wall unbelievable? So old and so well,preserved. Try that with todays drywall 😂😂😂. Tony had the perfect idea on how to make the wall stable. ❤. He’s amazing. The three of us are a wonderful team. Hugs and love from Colombe ❤
had to laugh "because Tony actually knew what he was doing...."
Thank goodness for Tony. He has an analytical mind and expertise for sure. This was monumental. Awesome vlog and loved the music, and had a good few chuckles watching. Keeping the old stone will look beautiful, and I love that you put the old stones back in the floor. Those new items are beautiful. New platter to use for Easter coming. The lamp will bring a lovely ambiance to any room. Every time I see Patrick on Big Blue, the music to Green Acres is the place to be, comes to mind! I'm looking forward to Friday. Take care, guys.❤
Thank you Peter. I now have the music to green acres in my head 😂😂😂😂. It was a huge task and this was two full days….. Stuart’s music choices are just lovely. Love the platter. So cheerful. Huge my friend. ❤
Can’t believe this is episode 188 and that I have watched every one of the episodes. Interesting wall and soooo old. Too bad you couldn’t have said OPEN SESAME
What an amazing discovery...an ancient wall..... so pretty to to leave it exposed and use some of the stones for the floor is perfect! Stunning platter and exquisite cobalt blue lamp!!!!!! Great blog! Thank God for Tony!!!! What a wealth of knowledge he is! Cheers!
Cheers Jill. Who knew? We are amazed. There is no way we’d plaster over the amazing wall. Tony is amazing and the platter and lamp were such a treat to find. Hugs from Colombe 😊😊
You are taking Multitasking to another level with so many projects!!!! I have to say that i am shocked that swear words have been used while taking down the wall 😂😂😂
Thank you Clive. It feels like a bit too much at times and we are up against the clock…..😮. I know, it is absolutely shocking to have swearing during this job…. 🤣😂🤣. The funny thing is, there weren’t many. 😊❤😂.
Tony is amazing!
Yes he is
That was so satisfying to see the hole!😁
Wasn’t that amazing?!? So glad to see your comment. Hope all is well. love from Colombe ❤❤
I've seen on Janes channel the totally start with the stripping of the wall and it was hilarious.Tony is such a good friend and helping you guys all the time. This will cost you a very nice dinner Patrick....😂😂😂
Hi Patrick & Stuart. I had to laugh at Patrick on the digger🤣looking like a Viking riding in on his horse with spears😂. That doorway looks like quite a job. I wonder if that mud between those rocks held any historic secrets. I guess the peasants from 800 years ago put those enormous stones in there. So interesting. Thankful Tony was there too. .that blue platter and lamp are beautiful!❤❤❤
Thank you Kathy. 😂😂😂. I do look a bit like a Viking….. 🤔😂. The wall was a huge job. We have a pond and think that’s where they took the mud from. Absolutely, the peasants, all those centuries ago moved these huge stones. Incredible work. Huge hugs from Colombe ❤
Patrick and Stuart what can I say you are both marvellous at whatever you do🎉You know as soon are you have accommidation available people will flock to come stay and have a blast with you both. Hopefully one day soon even I might (fingers crossed one day soon). Keep up the great work and great vlogs. Love from AUS🥰
You are truly kind. Thank you so much. We will have people at the current gîte (almost finished) this week….. 😮😮😮. April is basically booked and then May is filling up. How fantastic. We will be thrilled when we can welcome you here. Sending you hugs and love from Colombe ❤
Ah wow the floor looks great!!!! ❤
Thank you ❤
Thank goodness modern tools like the long drill piece let you safely manage the renovation requirements. The blue beauty is always useful in sone way. I guess when you point the walls in the mini breezeway (door opening), that will help preserve the wall opening from further deterioration. It looks magnificent. The people in those days were clever with what they had. Best wishes.
Hi Shirley. They didn’t know how to build back then, that’s for sure. And todays tools help a lot. 😊. We will happily showcase the amazing wall and since it exposed, anyone can see it. MKes us so happy. Love from Colombe. ❤
That was amazing 👌🏻 Well done Tony, with advice and work, a great job. This was such an enjoyable vlog. It seems with yourselves and Lalacelle those thick walls are easy peasy 😅🎉😂
Tony je legenda. Držím vám kluci palce a zdravím z ČR
Hi Irena. Tony’s the brother I didn’t have. He is amazing and the three of us are an amazing team. Love from Colombe ❤
Kudos to Tony, as the material in the wall was very disconcerting to me. I understand the age in which it was constructed, but the building material was a surprise. I like the threshold stone floor thst Stuart suggested. The auction items are lovely, especially the platter. Take care my friends, Ralph Rocchiccioli
It was a bit scary. But Tony had the saving idea and the three of us are a great team. ❤❤❤. I love the threshold too. Looks lovely. And the auction items….. wonderful. Hugs my friend. 😊
Wow! Looks terrific! Great TEAM WORK!!! Love your videos.. you make your videos so interesting! Thank you!
Thank you so very much. You are very kind. It was wonderful teamwork and we are so p,eased with the results. Grateful that you enjoy our videos. Huge hugs from Colombe 😊😊😊
it was so amazing to see how the wall was constructed so long agp
Wagner must have forseen that wall breaktrough when he was composing in his chateau
Marie, I didn’t know he was a psychic but I think you are spot on! 😊❤😊
This wall is something else to say it mildly. Yes it can be done but, a challenging task it is.
So true ❤❤❤
a doorway to another room easy peasy a very old chateau extremely thick walls with mud what can go wrong brilliant job guys and of course the brilliant Tony lovely volg guys cheers
🤣😂🤣. I know, right….. 😮. We thought……. Take out a layer, put in a header and take out the rest 😂😂😂. Good grief how naive we’re we. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment ❤❤❤
Hi Stuart and Patrick! This is Tina and Penny. Sorry I've been missing for a bit. Family members were in a roll over crash up at Mt Rainier here in Washington State and everyone is at different hospitals. My sister is facing multiple surgeries on her hand and arm, but she should be home next week. The 8-month old rescue pup is ok -- the life flight crews said the dog cried from shock and the vet confirmed no injuries which lifted everyone's spirits. Hope to catch up with you guys soon. Much love to you all 🥰💗💕❤
Oh my gosh. We are so sorry. That is awful and shocking. We wish a fast and full recovery for everyone. Happy that the puppy had only a shock. Sending love and will light a candle in the chapel. Don’t forget to take care of yourself too. Love from Colombe ❤😊❤
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 I am so touched. You and Stuart are truly special in the best possible way! 😘
@@panamtoddler8142you are wonderful and we do care about the amazing people we have met through this fantastic medium. Hope everyone is recovering smoothly and you can breathe again. Love from us ❤❤❤
Good afternoon Patrick & Stuart, what history in that wall, and Tony made the "break through"!! Tony looked so relieved and happy, in comparison with the other solid granite stone wall. This is a friend who is always willing and able, and yes, the stone floor will look stunning. It was a very clever idea to bring the loader around to get rid of the mess. That was a back saving idea. So, there is a new challenge coming up, it will be most interesting to see the development of things to come. Today is Thursday, before Easter Friday (sounds silly) I went hunting for nice chocolate treats, there is just the three of us now in the house, not having anybody over, but the stock was shocking, not nice. There is a place I forgot about which I could go and visit on Saturday morning, I will see how things go. I do hope you will have a most enjoyable Easter weekend, just chill out, I asked for no work to be performed on Friday and Sunday. I spoke to my hairdresser and she was so in-line with my thinking, it is a Christian's biggest two days of salvation, so let us respect it, non-believers are changing so many traditional things, no hot cross buns, yet they cannot spite us as that is not where we place our values. Must go, I have some responsibilities to fulfil before before sun setting. Do take care, au revoir. much love, Elize
Dear Elize. Happy Easter. We will relax a bit and hope you have a wonderful weekend (and find some eggs) ❤❤❤. Tony was really happy and he’ll be back tomorrow for more detail work on the door. I think we will visit John and Claire. We had sooo much rain. I’d like to have a traditional Easter bonfire (old German tradition). Not sure we can. Enjoy and sending you love from Colombe ❤😊❤
Hi Patrick and Stuart, Once again, what would you do without Tony? I love the blue lamp. Might it orignially been a pair of candlesticks? Mark & Scott
Builder Tony did a fab job 😊
He did! 😊
He is wonderful ❤
Hello Patrick and Stuart, I really must organise my baking times not too coincide with the live chat. I loved this vlog it was full of great content great music and great fun. Tony is just amazing to watch. I loved when they got through the wall and I think everyone watching cheered along with you. I must say Patrick the pink check scarf very macho looking.lol😂😂😂 Stuart that’s genius putting Ride of the Valkyrie to Patrick and his blue warrior going to battle.😂😂😂 Big hugs to you both. 🥰🥰🇨🇮
Wow what a job, I think we all knew you could do it even though they were some swear words bleeps with Tony's help you got it done bravo well done take care and see you both next time 💕🌼🤗
Thank you for your kind comment Carole. We did it. And there are more construction projects that we started….. insane comes to mind. And indeed…. There were two or three bleeps. 😂😂😂. See you next time and enjoy spring ❤😊❤
How satisfying. Well done. Cant6wait to see the transformation of another area.
Thank you Celia. Isn’t it exciting? Hugs from Colombe 😊
Glad you put stone back on the floor of the doorway looks great ❤
Thank you. It is traditionally done in France and we love the French traditions. Huge hugs ❤😊❤
Wonderful job! Fascinating to find out that the building is quite ancient, Tony's a little gem, that must have taken ages to achieve even with Tony's expertise, however I could imagine it being a nail biter 😂 I love the blue and gold of the lamp, very pretty ❤ see you next time ❤❤😊 👋
Hi Cheryl. Thank you. Isn’t it amazing finding out the building is about 400 years older than we though? 😂😊😂. Tony is amazing. Hugs from Colombe ❤
Wow! That was as exciting as the actual dam busters movie! Great job! Oooh the platter and lamp are gorgeous! ❤
Thank you 🤗
I have a mirror and lamp that I now know is art Nouveau because they match your blue lamp.
How wonderful. I can imagine it is gorgeous. Hugs ❤
Another really interesting video & Wow! what an impressive doorway you have created and what a great idea creating the 'crazy-paving' floor area within the doorway and resetting with original stones - great to maintain / display a little part of the fibre of the building. As always music wonderful. Thank you.
Wow that wall is going to take some cutting out 😱😱😱😱♥️♥️
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It did. We will start filling 8n the walls in a week or so. Exciting work ❤
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 I love it, I actually love the process as well, bringing new life back into things 🥰
Please dont forget to put a coin in your stone wall before you cover it with lime render. That way, in 150 years when someone puts the render in, they will see this year's coin and know when the wall was done last. Its also just fun. The platter and lamp are beautiful! Another great vid!
My goodness you’ve taken on some huge challenges! It’s going to be amazing when it’s all done! On a side note and I know it’s silly but I get really excited when I spot that I’ve got a same or similar ornament, decanter or piece of furniture as you! 😂🤣
Lovely as always. ❤ As usual, I am in awe of Tony’s knowledge. I am SO looking forward to meeting him. Did you ever find any arrows or any other treasure in that wall? Always a pleasure seeing Patrick zooming around on his tractor! 😄 Big hugs to you both. ❤❤
Tony is wonderful. He is the brother I never had. We found teeth in the wall……. Actually a piece of a jaw. Small animal…… 😮😮😮. It was a bit creepy. Can’t wait to welcome you here. Huge my friends.
I love how you both work together creatively! Patrick always sews very patiently! I have looked at most of your previous vlogs as they are very informative to me who is recovering from fractured bones in my back. Thank you for sharing and teaching many things to me. Happy Easter. Avanlee
Happy Easter Avanlee. First, wishing you a fast and complete recovery. Glad you find good information in our vlogs. We always try to show how we do things. We are both self taught and at times watch a video to become better at tasks. Sending you love 💕 from Colombe ❤