Escape to France - Charente
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We LEFT the UK to live in France | Club Tropicana
Moving to France post Brexit, then you have to watch this!!!
In this video, I answer our subscribers questions about the trials and tribulations of moving to France after Brexit. But despite all the woes, it has definitely been worth it.
We left the UK to live in rural France in 2023.
And we did so with the help of channel 4's tv show A Place in the Sun which is due to air sometime this year...kind of a catchy lyric isn't it? well watch to the end.
We decided that we had had enough of living in England, the UK, sold everything, cashed in our pensions and moved with our two children to the Charente region of rural France.
Well that was nine months ago and in that time we have dealt with some issues believe you me. Condemned electrics that we had to sort, a condemned log burner, a condemned chimney, a leaking roof, a none conforming boss tank, and trip to the A&E (Emergency room) when our puppy scratched our sons eye and he needed stitches.
We have put our two children into the French school system, have started to renovate our house, we have finished the attic and almost finished the bathroom.
This video begins at the very start, when we were in England. We explain about the post brexit visa process and much much more. Our channel has over 250 videos which pretty much documents everyday of our lives for the past 18 months. Our videos are educational, informative but most of all fun.
Oh, and to put everything out there, I was medically retired from the Police due to being diagnosed to complex PTSD due to psychological trauma within the military and Policing. My videos also talk about mental health, anxiety, catastrophising and mens mental health in general. I had done a video on this too
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Moving children to France,
Moving young children to France,
French eduction system,
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Complex PTSD,
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WE LEFT THE UK FOREVER to live in France
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Moving to France post Brexit, then you have to watch this!!! In this video, I answer our subscribers questions about the trials and tribulations of moving to France after Brexit. But despite all the woes, it has definitely been worth it. We left the UK to live in rural France in 2023. And we did so with the help of channel 4's tv show A Place in the Sun which is due to air sometime this year......
We left the UK FOREVER!!!! | Where are we now?
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Moving to France post Brexit, then you have to watch this!!! In this video, I answer our subscribers questions about the trials and tribulations of moving to France after Brexit. But despite all the woes, it has definitely been worth it. We left the UK to live in rural France in 2023. And we did so with the help of channel 4's tv show A Place in the Sun which is due to air sometime this year......
English children in France | It's difficult
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Moving to France post Brexit, then you have to watch this!!! In this video, I answer our subscribers questions about the trials and tribulations of moving to France after Brexit. But despite all the woes, it has definitely been worth it. We left the UK to live in rural France in 2023. And we did so with the help of channel 4's tv show A Place in the Sun which is due to air sometime this year......
A new life in France | Where did it all go wrong?
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Moving to France post Brexit, then you have to watch this!!! In this video, I answer our subscribers questions about the trials and tribulations of moving to France after Brexit. But despite all the woes, it has definitely been worth it. We left the UK to live in rural France in 2023. And we did so with the help of channel 4's tv show A Place in the Sun which is due to air sometime this year......
A fresh start in France | Cuddle puddle
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Moving to France post Brexit, then you have to watch this!!! In this video, I answer our subscribers questions about the trials and tribulations of moving to France after Brexit. But despite all the woes, it has definitely been worth it. We left the UK to live in rural France in 2023. And we did so with the help of channel 4's tv show A Place in the Sun which is due to air sometime this year......
A new beginning in France
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Moving to France post Brexit, then you have to watch this!!! In this video, I answer our subscribers questions about the trials and tribulations of moving to France after Brexit. But despite all the woes, it has definitely been worth it. We left the UK to live in rural France in 2023. And we did so with the help of channel 4's tv show A Place in the Sun which is due to air sometime this year......
Our new life n France
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Moving to France post Brexit, then you have to watch this!!! In this video, I answer our subscribers questions about the trials and tribulations of moving to France after Brexit. But despite all the woes, it has definitely been worth it. We left the UK to live in rural France in 2023. And we did so with the help of channel 4's tv show A Place in the Sun which is due to air sometime this year......
Moving to France questions Part 2 - answered HONESTLY
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Moving to France post Brexit, then you have to watch this!!! In this video, I answer our subscribers questions about the trials and tribulations of moving to France after Brexit. But despite all the woes, it has definitely been worth it. We left the UK to live in rural France in 2023. And we did so with the help of channel 4's tv show A Place in the Sun which is due to air sometime this year......
Moving to France questions answered HONESTLY
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Moving to France post Brexit, then you have to watch this!!! In this video, I answer our subscribers questions about the trials and tribulations of moving to France after Brexit. But despite all the woes, it has definitely been worth it. We left the UK to live in rural France in 2023. And we did so with the help of channel 4's tv show A Place in the Sun which is due to air sometime this year......
Living the French dream | A garden accident
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We left the UK to live in rural France in 2023. And we did so with the help of channel 4's tv show A Place in the Sun which is due to air sometime this year...kind of a catchy lyric isn't it? well watch to the end. We decided that we had had enough of living in England, the UK, sold everything, cashed in our pensions and moved with our two children to the Charente region of rural France. Well t...
Our new beginning in France | Starting over
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Our new beginning in France | Starting over
We left the UK to live in France
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We left the UK to live in France
We LEFT the UK to live in rural France
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We LEFT the UK to live in rural France
A French renovation | Tile grouting and other stuff
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A French renovation | Tile grouting and other stuff
Tiling a floor | FIRST TIME EVER!!!
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Tiling a floor | FIRST TIME EVER!!!
Learning to DIY in France | What could go wrong?
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Learning to DIY in France | What could go wrong?
Finishing touches to our bathroom renovation in France
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Finishing touches to our bathroom renovation in France
Another fun DIY day in France
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Another fun DIY day in France
Using the NEW shower for the first time...in France
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Using the NEW shower for the first time...in France
FINISHED - Bathroom renovation | In France
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FINISHED - Bathroom renovation | In France
A Place in the sun | 8 months after the tv show
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A Place in the sun | 8 months after the tv show
Living the French DIY dream
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Living the French DIY dream
Being ENGLISH in FRANCE | A Place In The Sun found us our dream home in France
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Being ENGLISH in FRANCE | A Place In The Sun found us our dream home in France
Our AMAZING life in France | A Place In The Sun found us our dream home
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Our AMAZING life in France | A Place In The Sun found us our dream home
The renovation continues in France | A Place in the sun found us this house in France
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The renovation continues in France | A Place in the sun found us this house in France
BARGAIN HUNTING in France | A Place in the Sun found us our dream life
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BARGAIN HUNTING in France | A Place in the Sun found us our dream life
OUR RENOVATION IS SAVED in France | A Place in the Sun found us our dream house in the Charente
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OUR RENOVATION IS SAVED in France | A Place in the Sun found us our dream house in the Charente
Retired at 52 in France | A Place in the Sun found us our dream home
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Retired at 52 in France | A Place in the Sun found us our dream home
My first YouTube pod cast in France | A Place in the Sun found us our dream house
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My first UA-cam pod cast in France | A Place in the Sun found us our dream house

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  • @user-xu7ri6tm2m
    @user-xu7ri6tm2m 12 годин тому

    Your roast potato recipe is amazing! I will certainly make them for my son and daughter in law when visiting Brooklyn NYC!

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 11 годин тому

      Oh wow, you are watching an old one. I’m not a good cook but everyone loves my roasties 👍🇫🇷

  • @florences3963
    @florences3963 13 годин тому

    The veggie patch is working wonders to think a few months back there was nothing there and now you have food in freezer for the winter. Brilliant green fingers you've got Lisa. Colin's pool and tiki bar looks very inviting, a good day out with the children for a barbecue and a dip in the pool would be a lovely treat during the summer holidays. Then laterzzs at night you and Lisa in the hot tub once children are asleep with a pint and a nice cool glass of Prosecco tonround the day off. Sheer bliss this France lark.

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 11 годин тому

      Hi Florence Your idea sounds perfect. That would be a great day out for sure. Yeah the veggie patch is doing amazingly well. I’m very proud of Lisa 🇫🇷👍

  • @nettie8376
    @nettie8376 20 годин тому

    😁

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 20 годин тому

      Merci bien Nettie

    • @nettie8376
      @nettie8376 20 годин тому

      @@Escapetofrance-Charente just showing support as I can, not every day is exciting but great to see you living a different life and its progress.

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 20 годин тому

      @@nettie8376 Thanks for your support and honesty Nettie. I film it as it is and you’re right, some days are just not fun filled lol C’est la vie en France 👍🇫🇷

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 20 годин тому

      @@nettie8376 Thanks for your support and honesty Nettie. I film it as it is and you’re right, some days are just not fun filled lol C’est la vie en France 👍🇫🇷

  • @dantoop3715
    @dantoop3715 20 годин тому

    Any chance you can share the contact details of the translator you have found? We, considerably older than you, are in the process of buying a property in Correze. We are looking forward to using our DIY abilities to renovate and update a late 1940s house while living amidst the destruction that has to take place before it is refurbished. The amount of advice and experience we gain from UA-camrs like yourself is invaluable, as they have already experienced what we will have to negotiate in the near future. We especially look forward to your videos, especially about everyday life, and can see the confidence growing in you all as the time goes by. Lisa has developed her veggie skills and produced a great garden. I always remember her proudly planting beans and peas early on in the year and weaving the supports for them. Those short supports, crafted by Lisa, were a joy to see, and prompted a rare post from me to say make them taller! Every time you feature the veggies I look at the height of the crop , and remember how they survived the gales, even if the greenhouse was a failure. Our best wishes for the future and your continued UA-cam success, Dan & Mary

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 20 годин тому

      Hi Dan Thanks for the comment and the previous one I remember I’ve just just read out your comment to Lisa and she loved it thank you I bet you are really excited about your life here in France. Really glad that you are still watching our channel. Really appreciate the support The interpreter is called Silvia and her email address is steppingstonesin87@gmail.com Hope that helps Rob

    • @dantoop3715
      @dantoop3715 12 годин тому

      ​Thanks Rob, much appreciated.

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 11 годин тому

      @@dantoop3715 De rien Dan

  • @loco4pack
    @loco4pack День тому

    Looks like a great couple of Summer days for you, and you were even able to sneak in a bit of weeding. Good on ya. Laterz!

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 23 години тому

      You got that right! You've get in a bit of weeding when you can. The end is in sight lol Laterzzz

  • @douglynn8357
    @douglynn8357 День тому

    Looked good fun see you in September

  • @Jean-MarcBordeaux
    @Jean-MarcBordeaux День тому

    Great Video, Thank you for another mention. Hope you enjoy your night out . I went fishing today what a disaster i was using the wrong type of rod I had a sea fishing rod , the line got tangled up. and i was told by the amused locals my hook was set to high on the line and it was dragging on the bottom. , I try again when the river is also not running to fast, Thank you for the extra information , French builders turned up only to take more measurements before disappearing again , I think get everything out into the veg patch and get it pollenated... was that a sun burnt nose I saw ,

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente День тому

      Hey Jean-Marc No worries at all about the mention, you’ve been a great help Sad news about the fishing but I would have made the same mistake too lol I have a very sun burnt nose, hopefully it’ll calm down in a day or two lol

  • @user-es4el4te3w
    @user-es4el4te3w День тому

    Hey Rob. What a lovely time you all had. Pats patch looking better by the day. Indian meal. Yum, Yum! Enjoy the summer weather over there, its been disappointing here. The media rave about the heatwave we having. Don't blink or you will miss it. ...Two day's of high temperature, then back to wearing a fleece. its like bloody October. Passe un bon week-end mon ami Taff & Diane

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente День тому

      Thanks Taff mate Yeah we had a great time thanks. Long day though as the kids concert didn’t start till 19:30 Our temperature here is set to calm down next week and maybe even a little rain Bon weekend Mec Rob

  • @miriammuskal5402
    @miriammuskal5402 День тому

    Nice to see you having some gun

  • @AlisonChapman-nq8de
    @AlisonChapman-nq8de День тому

    Love the content of your shows, keep it coming.

  • @miriammuskal5402
    @miriammuskal5402 День тому

    WOW the garden really is stunning 💞

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente День тому

      Thanks Miriam, I’ll let Lisa know. She’ll be chuffed you said that 👍🇫🇷

  • @dianesmith5254
    @dianesmith5254 День тому

    A lovely vlog, French paperwork 🤪. Lisa's veg patch is growing fast. Time is for living, nice to see you and Colin being boys 😅❤

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente День тому

      Yeah it doesn’t matter how old you are, the inner ten year old makes an appearance lol

  • @christinaplaisted9563
    @christinaplaisted9563 День тому

    So busy since you moved to France do you ever get to rest lol , you have every reason to be proud of your children , I think i counted 7 , I was greedy and have 9 ,Looked funny when you were cutting the grass down the bottom when you put it on fast the cows on the hill were going great speed too , ❤❤❤

  • @christinaplaisted9563
    @christinaplaisted9563 День тому

    Brilliant video as always yes looked like you had an amazing time over at Collin and Jane s Lisa has done wonders with her veggie patch , i believe that the panting going on was that beautiful big puppy of yours ,missed yesterday's will go and check it out now ❤❤❤

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente День тому

      Hey Christina An amazing time was had by all for sure. Very proud of Lisas veggie patch. Can’t wait for the garlic and tomatoes 🍅 Panting? Can’t remember any panting to be honest lol

  • @Alaskalad
    @Alaskalad День тому

    Ok a break from the football . . So I'm at Pets at Home buying a bag of dog food for my dog. While in the check-out line, a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. Why else would I be buying dog food, RIGHT??? So on impulse I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, I was starting the Dog Food Diet again, and that I probably shouldn't because I ended up in the hospital last time, but that I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in intensive care with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms. I told her that it was essentially a Perfect Diet and all you do is load your pockets with handfuls of dry food and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so it works well and I was going to try it again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in line was now enthralled with my story.) Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care because the dog food poisoned me. I told her no, I stepped off a curb to sniff a spaniel's backside and a lorry hit me. I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard. Now that you've read this I have to confess, I copied it. Now make someone else laugh 😉 😂😂😂

  • @DorothyDianeParker-to2qr
    @DorothyDianeParker-to2qr День тому

    And a great day was had by all. What a nice tribute to a Brother.... Diane et Eliott le Chien

  • @Anyone4music
    @Anyone4music День тому

    Go Lisa Strimmer girl ! Wonderful veggie patch update.

  • @JoepMeijer
    @JoepMeijer День тому

    You've messed up my evening schedule, by putting it live earlier than normal. Never the less, enjoy your weekend. Bon weekend pour toi et ta famille

  • @alberthameijer9037
    @alberthameijer9037 День тому

    pffffff vroege vogel ...he early bird

  • @rowenn1729
    @rowenn1729 2 дні тому

    warm weather: temps doux

  • @rowenn1729
    @rowenn1729 2 дні тому

    to weed on the gravel you can spray a mix of water/vinegar/salt. it never grows again

  • @Jean-MarcBordeaux
    @Jean-MarcBordeaux 2 дні тому

    Great Video, been busy waiting around for French Workmen to show up , they never came so went shopping instead. Glad you got the leak done

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 2 дні тому

      Quelle surprise Jean-Marc. I’ve managed to sort out an interpreter for the birth certificates through the mairie. All is good now

    • @Jean-MarcBordeaux
      @Jean-MarcBordeaux 2 дні тому

      @@Escapetofrance-Charente Just sent you one of my lawyers emails, Its worth a read, drop me a line how it was sorted out, If your able to supply the interpreter they used that will be useful to pass on as people contact me all the time asking for assistance. Merci

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 2 дні тому

      @Jean-MarcBordeaux ive just replied to you Thank you as always 👍🇫🇷

  • @marklippitt8224
    @marklippitt8224 2 дні тому

    Hi Robbie, hope you, Lisa and the kids are well, just caught up now. You look like you've been lying on a beach for a fortnight 😂 I'm only jealous cos I just go red and then go back like Casper 🤦 You are just hilarious, The weeds, when you hit it with your shoe tickled me for ages😂 but thank you cos it's satisfying my ocd seeing them go lol. Nice job with the plumbing, when you first got the hedge trimmer, I thought what the bloody hells he gonna do with that but then realised 🤦 Glad you figured out what was up with the mower 👍 Hope you're having a better day! See you tomorrow Take care 😊

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 2 дні тому

      Hey Mark Glad I made you laugh mate. Have you caught up on every single video now? If so that is amazing. Top subscriber goes to you for sure. Not done much filming today tbh, took Lisa for a meal and then did some admin work Have a great day buddy A plus tard Robbie

    • @marklippitt8224
      @marklippitt8224 День тому

      @@Escapetofrance-Charente what can I say, you're a funny guy 🤣🤣 yea I think I've only got a couple left to watch 🤦 Thank you lol but I don't know about that, you seem to have a pretty dedicated following! Forgot to say, that was lovely as well what you said about the kids. Mines just about to start Uni and I'm absolutely bursting, I think it's important to let them know, Hope you all have great day and I'll see ya laterzzzz 😁

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente День тому

      @@marklippitt8224 Hey Mark, proud Dad moment when you child goes off to uni, well done to you. Had a great day today at Colin’s place, went in the pool and everything. Something ticked off the bucket list Have a great weekend Mark Robbie

    • @marklippitt8224
      @marklippitt8224 День тому

      @@Escapetofrance-Charente Thank you Robbie, Absolutely bursting with pride, she's my world! Sounds absolutely lovely, Glad you've all had a great time, Hope you all have a great one too 😁

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente День тому

      @@marklippitt8224 et vous Mark 🇫🇷👍

  • @ajinfrance
    @ajinfrance 2 дні тому

    The first bit of advice i got from french friends is to avoid saying anything to do with the word Hot. It can get you into some trouble. Also anything to do with queue or similar sounding words. It's served me well. I liked the nice comment you got by the way makes all the difference. AJ

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 2 дні тому

      Thanks Andy. I’ve been watching ATFrenchies who give loads of good advice Je suis chaud - I am horny J’ai chaud - I’m hot 🥵 Je suis pleine- I’m pregnant Je trop mange - I am full Lovely comment it was, made my day. Thanks for watching as always

  • @ajinfrance
    @ajinfrance 2 дні тому

    How do you feel after your first plumbing challenge? Is it as easy as everyone makes out? Thanks for the shout out. Glad the lawnmower was just the safety catch 😆😆 Been away so I am just catching up on the videos. Love the editing on the blackboard, I may have to steal that idea!! AJ

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 2 дні тому

      Steal away mate lol Plumbing is a bit like Detective work, you just need to exhaust all enquiries starting with the obvious After I finished it seemed easy enough but not at the time. Did feel as though I’d accomplished something though 🇫🇷👍

  • @user-xi9jr5jw3q
    @user-xi9jr5jw3q 2 дні тому

    Hi Rob. Just wondering how the hen is doing in her eggs. Is she still sitting on them. Does one have to clean out the chicken coop and run often

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 2 дні тому

      Hi Catherine, quite a few of the hens are sitting on eggs but none have hatched yet. 21 days is the norm and we are way past that now. They cleaned out once a week which is a thankless job lol

    • @user-xi9jr5jw3q
      @user-xi9jr5jw3q 2 дні тому

      @@Escapetofrance-Charente thanks Eob. I’m sure it is a thankless job. Love the veggie garden. I’ve being growing since last year and had some success hoping this next season is going to be better.

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 2 дні тому

      @user-xi9jr5jw3q bon courage 👍🇫🇷

  • @charmees6637
    @charmees6637 3 дні тому

    All your children are very nice looking as well as smart no wonder your proud of them ❤

  • @loco4pack
    @loco4pack 3 дні тому

    Plumbing jobs always require several trips to the hardware store to get everything you need, either parts or tools. It is like a universal constant. Observation, the plumbing parts are quite a bit different there than it is here in the states. We would not be able to use flexible drain lines. Doesn't if good when you can have those simple fixes that you figure out on your own. Even though you were the one that caused the problem in the first place. At least you figured it out. Congrats on all your children, those are some great milestones for all of them. You almost made me spit out my drink with your praise of Jean Luc. LOLZ! Laterzz!

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 3 дні тому

      Hey Gary Am I right in thinking that you guys would have to have any plumbing repairs inspected after completing it or have I just made that up? Good ole Jean-Luc, he needed some recognition too lol Laterzzz

    • @loco4pack
      @loco4pack 3 дні тому

      @@Escapetofrance-Charente The only time you would be "required" to have an inspection is if you were doing a remodel of by a contractor. That is because he would need to get a permit for the work. However if I were to do it as a DIY project it would not need to be inspected. Also new construction would also require an inspection. So, you are right and not right, depending on the situation. Laterz

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 3 дні тому

      @@loco4pack close but no cigar lol

  • @user-es4el4te3w
    @user-es4el4te3w 3 дні тому

    Congratulations to all the members of your family for achieving and doing so well........ And as for you Rob,... with a never say die and no surrender attitude, I salute you. Bloody well done ! to each and everyone. Enjoy the cold beer mate you deserve it. Taff & Diane

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 3 дні тому

      Hey Taff and Diane Thanks so much for your kind words mate Tbh I’m so close to refusing to soldier when it comes to the weeding but sometimes you’ve just got to ‘stag on’ lol Have a great day you too Laterzzz

    • @user-es2iz6wh8l
      @user-es2iz6wh8l 2 дні тому

      Well yet another great episode in your French lives !! ❤😊 I love your weeding frame too..we are back out to our place in 2 weeks time. We are bracing ourselves for the lawns & weeds... it's been 6 weeks! 🙈🇨🇵 take care both ❤

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 2 дні тому

      Oh no. 6 weeks worth will be horrendous. I feel your pain for sure. Thanks for watching and the comment as always Have a great day 👍🇫🇷

  • @therobertsuk8498
    @therobertsuk8498 3 дні тому

    You do know your chicken feeder, if you turn it upside down, you can fill the bucket, screw the base back on and upturn it again, saving you having to add food everyday as it self dispenses? I hope you have sun cream on, it looks hot out there! It’s been 28-30c here in Norfolk. “Like a div” made us both laugh, such a NW expression!

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 3 дні тому

      Hey you too I do know that about the chicken feeder but I’m too lazy to do it…..plus it’s normally full of chicken poo and I don’t like touching it lol Yep factor 50 of course I’ve got loads of northern expressions in my head. I’ll have to bring them out more lol

  • @miriammuskal5402
    @miriammuskal5402 3 дні тому

    Great day for you got rid of yiur clog and found out what the problem was with your mower washed you car weeded

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 3 дні тому

      Thanks Miriam, got loads done yesterday. More jobs on the list today though 👍🇫🇷

  • @florences3963
    @florences3963 3 дні тому

    That's a lovely video to make praising all of the family all of the children are doing really well and that's all you can ask of them. Congrats on the 2:1 a brilliant degree clever lass. You are becoming a jack of all trades with all these new jobs you been doing. Enjoy the beautiful weather.

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 3 дні тому

      Thanks Florence so much for your kind words. Dunno if any of the kids have seen the video yet lol Yep jack of all trades but master of none 😂

  • @user-xu7ri6tm2m
    @user-xu7ri6tm2m 3 дні тому

    Very pleased that you your family and your children are in the process of fitting in to French life! My older children were 10 and 7 when we arrived in the south west 40 yrs ago!

  • @DorothyDianeParker-to2qr
    @DorothyDianeParker-to2qr 3 дні тому

    The kids have done really well, you are right to be proud. Just shows how important good parenting is....Aujourdhi...il fait chaud...Diane et Eliott le Chien

  • @Anyone4music
    @Anyone4music 3 дні тому

    Neat plumbing but, glue ? None of my business but I wish you no leaks.

    • @Anyone4music
      @Anyone4music 3 дні тому

      ...said the hypervigilant-catastrophist plumber's apprentice 😊

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 3 дні тому

      Hey, I thought about glue and i actually bought some. BUT, i checked for leaks and there were none. The catastophiser in me was like.....what if i had to take it apart? and it was glued? and I couldn't take it apart? I'll keep an eye on it :)

  • @slimaneriche2538
    @slimaneriche2538 3 дні тому

    Hi! It's warm in french is: il fait chaud! 😂

  • @johnhanson5565
    @johnhanson5565 3 дні тому

    Going to also try the frame idea on the lawn when we over in July,

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 3 дні тому

      Hey John, got the idea from Andy from @ajinfrance (link in the description) who said to segregate tasks if there appear massive. It works for me :)

  • @Adam_in_France
    @Adam_in_France 3 дні тому

    That weeding frame is SUCH a good idea! I shall adopt that concept - good way to motivate and not miss anything.

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 3 дні тому

      Thanks Adam, it’s the only way to keep me sane. I need to make it smaller as each one takes about an hour

  • @alberthameijer9037
    @alberthameijer9037 3 дні тому

    i understandit that you ate proud of all your kids ........... we are also proud off ours

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 3 дні тому

      Merci bien. You know when you have done a good job parenting, when yo can sit back and be proud of your kids

  • @JoepMeijer
    @JoepMeijer 3 дні тому

    Enjoy your beer on a hot and sunny evening. Cheers.

  • @JoepMeijer
    @JoepMeijer 3 дні тому

    Hope you've sanded the edges of the flexible pipe. Otherwise you could get a blockage at that point in the future.

  • @alberthameijer9037
    @alberthameijer9037 3 дні тому

    second :)

  • @JoepMeijer
    @JoepMeijer 3 дні тому

    First?

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 4 дні тому

    Just found you!

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 4 дні тому

      Welcome Irene. Glad you have found us and hopefully you’ve subscribed and hit the notification bell 👍 We post a video every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We’ve loads of videos on our channel, so loads to catch up on 👍🇫🇷

  • @Anyone4music
    @Anyone4music 4 дні тому

    tiède is the word for lukewarm. Great weeding Music...love it. We can naver have enough 'Sunglasses thing'. Lovely video...just what was needed, now I'm back out to mow more grass with my old Toro 675 gts, she should have cooled down by now.

    • @Anyone4music
      @Anyone4music 4 дні тому

      Excellent archery skills from young Robbie.

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 4 дні тому

      Hey thanks for that. Now apparently tiede is used for food and drink but for weather it is temps agreable? peut etre? Enjoy your grass mowing :)

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 4 дні тому

      I asked him today, and he said that it was the first time he has ever shot a bow. He's a natural

  • @stephennguyen3041
    @stephennguyen3041 4 дні тому

    Roll Intro. Rob and LIsa. Angel has beautiful head of hair, she is a adorable and friendly little girl. Robbie and Angel will speak Fench with each other in no time. Fantastic vista view garden. Bugger all. laterzzz.

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 4 дні тому

      LOL Stephen, its like you've got Escape top France tourettes lol I'll show ya....let's do that....Laterzzz

  • @Jean-MarcBordeaux
    @Jean-MarcBordeaux 4 дні тому

    Get Video, been busy again chasing contractors I am doing a total house renovation no toilet or shower no electric so living of camping batteries. Or my solar panel. Sometimes have to sleep in the car, Or camping ground, Until the house is connected fully, After almost 7 months. A weeding party sounds great to me, But you will have to dig up all the grade one stone you got then lay a plastic membrane down. Treating that with weed killer, Then lay the grade one stone back down after it has been Sifted and then treat with weed killer on top. that's the only real solution, If you need help digging let me know, The sink dont worry about it to much my drain has been affected by the rise in the water table from neighbouring properties due to each heavy storm, Then the natural water table will drop again in summer then rise more in winter, and dont forget lots of old disused wells around. Forget the weeding and go fishing. I got my fishing permit from the local garden center. Still haven't caught anything but fun chatting to everyone passing by,

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 4 дні тому

      Hey Jean-Marc, Sounds like you have loads and loads to do. Bet it will look amazing when you are finished. Your solution to the weeds is sound, but is a lot of work. Not sure whether I can be bothered with it. I need someone to come round with industrial grade weed killer every so often. Ive sorted the drain. There was years worth of much in the pipe that i have hopefully sorted. Have a great day. A plus tard

  • @charmees6637
    @charmees6637 4 дні тому

    Too funny Lisa handed back the editing. Other You tubers say editing takes ages so it’s not just you Rob.

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente 4 дні тому

      Hey Char. It does take ages but I love it. I'm learning all the time which is why i am enjoying it

  • @annettesharrock1236
    @annettesharrock1236 4 дні тому

    Chaude/Chuard Tiede Lukewarm Rob, Nice bit of weeding even though you got side tracked😂

  • @user-xi9jr5jw3q
    @user-xi9jr5jw3q 4 дні тому

    They say weeding is therapeutic well for me it might start off like that but I eventually get annoyed because you do all of that and you look around and they are growing again 😮😤