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Bramble Cottage Renovation
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Приєднався 12 вер 2023
Hi, We are Gill and Richard,
In 2004 we moved to Austria. Rich promised that we would return to the UK asap.
In 2021 (still in Austria) we heard of an old unloved Victorian cottage for sale in Wiltshire, England.
Our goals were "simple"-
1) Buy it
2) Renovate it
3) Live happily ever after
These plans were delayed in February 2022 when we moved to Texas for 1 year. The plans were further delayed in March 2023 when Rich was diagnosed with cancer.
In October 2023 Rich's cancer was in remission so we moved to the UK to start the renovation.
Thanks for watching!
Gill & Rich
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If you want to help financially (appreciated but not expected) you can do so as follows-
PayPal - gill@bramblecottageuk.com- use "friends and family"
Buy me a coffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/bramblecottageuk
Patreon - patreon.com/BrambleCottageUK
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📱 CONTACT US 📱
Email
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#houserenovation #renovation #fireplace
In 2004 we moved to Austria. Rich promised that we would return to the UK asap.
In 2021 (still in Austria) we heard of an old unloved Victorian cottage for sale in Wiltshire, England.
Our goals were "simple"-
1) Buy it
2) Renovate it
3) Live happily ever after
These plans were delayed in February 2022 when we moved to Texas for 1 year. The plans were further delayed in March 2023 when Rich was diagnosed with cancer.
In October 2023 Rich's cancer was in remission so we moved to the UK to start the renovation.
Thanks for watching!
Gill & Rich
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If you want to help financially (appreciated but not expected) you can do so as follows-
PayPal - gill@bramblecottageuk.com- use "friends and family"
Buy me a coffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/bramblecottageuk
Patreon - patreon.com/BrambleCottageUK
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📱 CONTACT US 📱
►Gill@bramblecottageuk.com
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#houserenovation #renovation #fireplace
Rebuilding the hearth @Bramblecottageuk
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Rich and I have been busy getting ready for our new wood burner to be installed. Slowly and surely we are getting there. Thanks for watching!
Gill and Rich
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If you would like to support financially you can do so in the following ways -
Buy me a coffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/bramblecottageuk
PayPal - gill@bramblecottageuk.com - use "friends and family"
Patreon - patreon.com/BrambleCottageUK
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►Gill@bramblecottageuk.com
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🏆👩 About us and our goals 👨🏆
We are Gill and Richard and we are slowly renovating an unloved Victorian cottage in Wiltshire, England.
Our renovation slowed in March 2023 when Rich was diagnosed with cancer and he had to undergo 6 months of chemotherapy
As of October 2024 Rich's cancer is in remission so we are now moving forward with the renovation.
We hope you enjoy our videos.
Gill and Rich
@Bramblecottageuk
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#woodburner #fireplace #renovation
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Rich and I have been busy getting ready for our new wood burner to be installed. Slowly and surely we are getting there. Thanks for watching!
Gill and Rich
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If you would like to support financially you can do so in the following ways -
Buy me a coffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/bramblecottageuk
PayPal - gill@bramblecottageuk.com - use "friends and family"
Patreon - patreon.com/BrambleCottageUK
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📱 CONNECT WITH US 📱
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🏆👩 About us and our goals 👨🏆
We are Gill and Richard and we are slowly renovating an unloved Victorian cottage in Wiltshire, England.
Our renovation slowed in March 2023 when Rich was diagnosed with cancer and he had to undergo 6 months of chemotherapy
As of October 2024 Rich's cancer is in remission so we are now moving forward with the renovation.
We hope you enjoy our videos.
Gill and Rich
@Bramblecottageuk
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#woodburner #fireplace #renovation
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Thats a pretty Good days work looks great. Bless you
Well done, I was clenching my butt cheeks for you...lool
@UKProperPrepper😂 I'd like to say it was easy......
@@Bramblecottageuk 🤣🤣 I hate heights...
The fireplace floor looks super - great work you guys.
@tracybush8115 Hello Tracy, I hope you're having a good weekend. Thanks for your comments. Best wishes, Rich
Great progress all round - Gill watch out for Janet 😅
@AlidaLloyd I will!!! Although I must say we both think the world of her!!😂🥰
Glad you got praise from the builder for your pointing efforts. Encouragement allways lightens the spirits! Cheers from Oz🦘👋
@sallyflavell6221 It really made my day! We all need encouragement and it really does help. Hope all is well in OZ and sending our very best wishes.🥰
Well done, both of you! Thanks for the explanation about the two kinds of drills Rich. And Gill, it must be so satisfying to have a builder compliment your pointing job!
@sharonbarrettewing7472 Thank you! I was thrilled to have a builder compliment me on my work. It gives me the confidence to carry on. Rich tries to explain pros and cons for tools as long as he remembers. If it helps someone making that mistake it is worth it.
It won’t be long before you’re both “snug as a bug in a rug”. Good job with the fireplace!🥰
@cherylargenziano7475 Hello Cheryl, you're right. The wood burner gets delivered this week and the plumber is making great progress to install plumbing and heating. Best wishes for your weekend! Rich
A lot of hard work, but it will be so worth it when you’re nice and cosy in the winter. 💗
@janetrothwell4448 Hello Janet, The work was made much easier with our much loved concrete mixer. Thanks for your financial and moral support. it means so much for us. Best wishes, Rich and Gill x
Well, a long task indeed but lovely warmth is on its way into your home, your proof that all the effort was well worth it! ❤ XXX
@cajsheen2594 Hi Caj. This time next week the living room should be really warm😃 Have a great weekend! Rich
Great job.😊
@ml3510 Hi ML, thanks for your support. Step by step we're getting there😁 Best wishes, Rich
Great job, both of you! That looks like really hard work. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
@mocarra100 Hi Jackie, I hope that you and Oklahoma are doing well. It wasn't as hard as some of the jobs we've tackled, but I still ached the next day😴 Best wishes, Rich
@Bramblecottageuk we are absolutely elated here in Oklahoma we have a new President, that's going to change the world! 😁💖🇺🇸
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@_Tiamat_. As always Thank you. 🥰
Brilliant job guys. Well done.
@UKProperPrepper Thank you. It feels good to be getting another step closer.
There could be no greater compliment for Gill than a builder remarking about how good her pointing is!
Jill you're awesome, I love how you get stuck in. We had a mare when we converted our open fire to a multifuel stove, ended up part of the brick flue had to be taken apart and rebuilt to get the liner down. Thankfully we managed it with a lot of hard work, had our stove in for over a 2 years now and it pretty much heats the whole cottage...no costly gas bills.
Soon be all cosy ❤❤
Under my supervision Rich has been busy getting ready for the installation of our new wood burner next week. It'll be just in time as Bramble cottage is now getting very cold as winter approaches. I hope you enjoy the video (and Rich's rambling 😁😁). Have a great weekend! Gill xx
Go Gill, love your lead role.
@paulgalloway9176 Thanks Paul. I'm sure I didn't ask for it!!! 🤣
I tell you Gill you are a Brave lady I cant go 2 steps on ladder but my knees shake and panic sets in, so for you to have a fear but still get up and do it, I take my hat off to you, you both work so well together and this cottage will be amazing. And the Orangery will be a place of peace I know its not the lay out you want but painted a Bright colour will make it so much bigger, and with it all being done right and safe you will both enjoy your tea and Naughty cakes for years to come. Well done xxx Hugs Dede xxxx
@TheAwakeningangel Thank you so much Dede. I really am terrified but I am also determined! Rich is really good at encouraging me and we do work well most of the time!!!! I agree about the Orangery and since Rich had cancer we really appreciate having a place that is quiet with a view of the garden. I think cakes will stay on the menu and I'm looking forward to making lots in my kitchen. Big hugs, Gill xx
Good job Gill! I would have been scared myself now that I’m older and not as flexible, bravery at its finest
@karenwerth8484 Thank you very much. I really need to spend time getting more flexible. I think it will be really beneficial! Thanks again.
Wouldn’t it be possible to cut the lentil back? Using a multitool.
@csharpe5787 Great minds think alike!!! 😁That was Plan "A" until the builder said that as the stone window sill is at least 180 years old maybe we could sell it for a couple of hundred pounds to a reclamation yard. So that's what we plan to do...Thanks for your comment. Best wishes, Rich
Well done.The orangery will look fabulous when you have finished I'm sure. ❤
Omg well done Gill conquering your fear and getting the job done. You must feel really proud of what you've achieved
@clummer100 Thank you. I think the wonderful thing with Bramble is that I have done so much that I never thought I would be able to do. Now I am in my 50s I really lack confidence but Bramble is helping me feel better. Our Bramblers help us so much. Thank you.
That looks very precarious. I am frightened for you.😢
@ml3510 I know that although it wobbles Rich would never use the scaffold unless it was safe. I have complete faith in him and I think that is why I try and face my fears. I can now sit and feel proud of what we have achieved.
@ you sure can.
You are like a pair of young Gazelles up that scaffolding 😊
@mrwales2974 🤣🤣🤣🤣I think you mean giant tortoises 😁😁😁😁😁) best wishes, Rich
I love your videos you two are great
@karlaamaral395 Hello Karla, thank you so much for your support. I'm so glad you enjoy our videos. Best wishes, Rich
Oh my gosh, BEWARE of crazy woman with a drill, haha! Gill you did fabulous work. When you were struggling to get behind Rich on the scaffold, I was laughing and cringing at the same time. Well done you guys. The orangery will be delightful when completed.
@tracybush8115 Hey!!!! I resemble that comment!!! 🤣Thank you though for the kind words! I think we are like Laurel and Hardy without even trying!!!
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@_Tiamat_. Hello Tia, thanks for watching. Best wishes, Rich
That looked quite scary, you are both so brave, especially you Gill.
Why especially Gill?
@csharpe5787 Hi, especially Gill because I am not afraid of heights and I'm also not afraid of the scaffolding, but I must admit since having chemo it is somewhat difficult to lift my legs over the safety rails, but as they say...no risk...no fun! Best wishes, Rich
Gill I was looking at a wonderful Dutch bulb company's stock the other day. They have a very pretty daffodil called 'Orangery'. The company is called Bulbi, the bulbs are very reasonably priced but the shipping costs are quite high(£10 to England). I can imagine you looking out of your new orangery window at them next spring 😊 Anyway, well done you brave lady, another great video xx
@zoecooper6436 Thank you for the info. I will check it out. I love the thought of having daffodils around the Orangery and to have the name too!!! perfect. Thank you. xx
Well that was a wee bit nerve-wracking, even just to watch, but jobs a goodun once again.
@janeandclementine I think this video was one of our more nerve wracking ones!!! Very happy with the days work.
I think you are both amazing. Gill for dealing with her fear and you for your kindness and patience letting her take her time. Loved the giggles. I was giggling too.😂
@Ecuador4Life I think that "amazing" is over stating things a little 😁but I'll take all the praise I can get 😊😊We laugh a lot...life's too short not to. Best wishes, Rich
Well done you guys, and bravo to you Gill! Slowly bit by bit its all coming together, and when your able to do some of the work yourselves, well it obviously saves money. Ah Gill, were all getting older (I'm 64.... gasp) and when we were in our 20's we were all strong and full of vigor. Love watching your video every week, cheers from across the pond in NL, Canada
@donnam4612 Thank you. It not only saves money but gives us the satisfaction of saying we did that. I know I was feeling quite lost and Bramble has given me more confidence and hopefully I am a little fitter. We are so happy you enjoy our videos. Your comments keep us motivated and the kindness we are shown is really wonderful. Hope all is well across the pond and big hugs to Canada.
That was scary…can I look now 🫣 You’re so much braver than me Gill! I’m afraid of heights too and I just don’t like “off the ground”, how high is irrelevant 😂😂😂 😁🤗🥰
@murialpack5350 It was very scary!!! I agree anything off the ground is terrifying! I am absolutely sure you are just as brave as me I simply have an extra dose of crazy!!! 🤣🥰
Very good job You too , but I was lmao watching you both 😂 But well done indeed! Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
Risky!?? Poor Gill is such a brave lady! No way would i have done that! You deserve a medal for sure⭐️
@sallyflavell6221 Thank you! I am sure Rich is making me a medal..... Hoping its gold but it's more likely to be chocolate....and that's fine by me!
Good job well done - the bravery award goes to Gill ❤
@AlidaLloyd Thank you 🥰 I think I deserve it this week!
@ think you deserve a brandy👍
Well done you two! That was very worrying to watch! ❤ XXX
@cajsheen2594 It was! I watched it before it went out and it felt as bad as when I was up there!🥰x
You were so brave, Gill! You both deserve that cup of tea 💗
@janetrothwell4448 Thank you. I think I was!! I also think cake was in order! 🥰
I am having an anxiety attack while you two are hanging onto that rickety, swaying device. You are much braver than myself! Good job!
@billiewallace6591 Oh goodness I hope not! I do promise that it was safe. It just seems to like to sway!!! Thank you.
I was so afraid that window sill was going to land on your knees. Seeing you two maneuvering on the scaffolding is scary enough! But good job to you both.🥰
@cherylargenziano7475 Hello Cheryl, thanks for your comments. It wasn't really as scary as it looked (that's my story and I'm sticking to it 😋) Best wishes, Rich
@ LOL ❤️
There she goes, Gill the Intrepid, once she gets going! Us Bramblers are all rooting for you and watch in awe! ❤ XXX
@cajsheen2594 OOh I like that!!! maybe that will be my new name!!! With all our Bramblers behind us anything is possible. Thank you. 🥰 xx
Maybe a good idea to get a (sash)window first (and see if there is a standard size - if there is such a thing) and move the sill accordingly...
Hi @koningbolo4700, we are lucky because we have found a great window supplier who makes the windows to our exact measurements (even when we measure them incorrectly 🤔). Thanks for your comments. Best wishes, Rich
I'm up on the scaffold tower again...taking my life in my hands and shaking at the knees. It's scary work but also very rewarding once the job was done. Thanks for watching, Gill xx