Why We Moved Out of Our Chateau

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  • @donnarice9965
    @donnarice9965 Рік тому +38

    The monkey wrench originated in Worcester, Massachusetts USA. The company was called Coes Wrench Co. that evolved into Coes Knife Co. I was a clerk there, my dad was the treasurer, and many of my great uncles worked in the shop. It was always called a monkey wrench.

  • @jeanblyth6305
    @jeanblyth6305 Рік тому +112

    Billy love your honesty when it comes to the running and practicality of living full time in a chateau especially when you have two young children. It’s not all easy sailing that’s what makes you all so down to earth and lovely to watch Great videos ❤❤🎉

  • @carolynewilliams1194
    @carolynewilliams1194 Рік тому +32

    I agree with you Billy! I watch The Muppets Christmas Carol every year before Christmas. Ever since my daughter was born 32 years ago! I’m still singing the songs when her birthday comes around on ‘the ides of March’! The best Christmas music ever! 🎄

  • @janeblandford852
    @janeblandford852 Рік тому +146

    We know where Billy, Michael and Sadie get their work ethics from....Mick....what a wonderful human being, Dad and Grandfather!! Hats off to you Mick!! ❤. Rick is worth his weight in gold for all of his hard work! You too Ryan!

  • @shirleymcneil4410
    @shirleymcneil4410 Рік тому +15

    Great to see Mick and his tried and true tractor.
    Micheals attention to finish on the oak for the bell is beautiful to see.

  • @blakehahn-atlantaga8510
    @blakehahn-atlantaga8510 Рік тому +62

    Great vlog Billy! I understand Gwendolyn’s trouble with having toddlers and baby’s in a chateau! As a mother of 4 there is no way I could have watched them in that enormous castle!

    • @wholesome122
      @wholesome122 Рік тому +8

      Right! Even just keeping the temperature stable for a baby must be impossible.

    • @harrygall8454
      @harrygall8454 Рік тому

      Did you sale chau

    • @harrygall8454
      @harrygall8454 Рік тому

      Monkey wrench

  • @jgagner1172
    @jgagner1172 Рік тому +40

    Tip for moving heavy or awkward objects. Put the furniture, bed, washer etc on an old blanket or on a piece of carpet turned carpet side dow (large enough for said item) and pull /push to where wanted. No scratches on wood floor, no dirty couches, nicked antique furniture or new furniture. We have moved antique furniture, woodstoves, household furniture this way with just the two of us....and I have even moved heavy furniture myself. Useful tip to remember 👍

    • @roselee4445
      @roselee4445 Рік тому +2

      I use thick cardboard cartons

  • @annettewalter2273
    @annettewalter2273 Рік тому +11

    Thank goodness, for a while I didn’t think we were going to have the 6th day of sink traps! My day would have been absolutely miserable.
    A good day’s work right from the beginning when Papa Petherick started the tractor, Michael and Rick planing the timber and then all hands on deck to move the lounge.

  • @karenmiklosh5528
    @karenmiklosh5528 Рік тому +23

    Poor Rick he has to clean no matter where he goes. Way to go Rick👍🏻

  • @Eowyn3Pride
    @Eowyn3Pride Рік тому +10

    I agree Billy! Muppets Christmas Carol is now a yearly ritual of the Christmas Season for me!😁❤🍻

  • @cindyevans9223
    @cindyevans9223 Рік тому +46

    Love seeing your dad on here. Cherish him, because mine died at 89, and Mick so reminds me of my dad.

    • @w.dossett3332
      @w.dossett3332 Рік тому +8

      Cindly I lost my Dad too at 85. I feel for you.
      My goodness these great men leave such massive holes in our lives dont they xx

  • @berenicebauer2896
    @berenicebauer2896 Рік тому +15

    love rick's smile. lights up the room and gives me a happy heart.

  • @nance1111
    @nance1111 Рік тому +31

    Rick is a great guy. Very hard worker, always in a good mood, and super cooperative. You're lucky to have him.

  • @brittawrolson5936
    @brittawrolson5936 Рік тому +18

    There is nothing Rick won’t help with. He is an absolute gem whose talent and perseverance is topped only by his lovable, congenial personality. Thanks for participating in these vlogs Rick. Hard to keep up with the likes of Billy and Ryan, but you fit right in👏🏻🤗

  • @lphelan100
    @lphelan100 Рік тому +54

    This brought back some memories....About 40 years ago my husband, I and a friend once moved a hide-a-bed couch for and elderly couple. At the time we didn't know you were to tie down the expanding frame before moving. Needless to say, while going up a very tight stairwell it began to open up. It was one of those moments where fear and uncontrollable laughter set in as we were unable to go up or down with the incredibly heavy couch and we were becoming weaker from laughter. Somehow we got the strength to get the frame back in find some rope and continue with the move. Just watching this made me laugh again at our fiasco. Billy is much wiser...not only tied down but you took out the matteress. Genius!!

  • @donnariahi2975
    @donnariahi2975 Рік тому +14

    It has been awhile, really happy to see your Dad again. Felt comforting somehow to see Rick sweeping up in the wood shop. A second no trap advent calendar, very impressive

  • @MARY-nx1gu
    @MARY-nx1gu Рік тому +9

    When you guys were coming around the corner with the sofa bed, it brought to mind an episode of Friends when Ross was yelling Pivot Pivot Pivot! when they were struggling with sofa. Hahaha. Well done men

  • @MARY-nx1gu
    @MARY-nx1gu Рік тому +7

    "Mary did you Know" is a beautiful Christmas hymn of Mary while watching her new born Son.

  • @calmtocraft
    @calmtocraft Рік тому +22

    Such a blessing to be able to take this journey with you all. The Dalies have easily become one of the highlights of my day!

  • @maxwelledisonsmum
    @maxwelledisonsmum Рік тому +46

    The soundtrack to a Charlie Brown Christmas is the best Christmas music. Love the channel keep up the good work Gotta say two thumbs up to Rick for always having a smile on his face. And two more thumbs up to Ryan and Billy and everyone else for making these videos they make me happy.

  • @ashlynntaylor6045
    @ashlynntaylor6045 Рік тому +11

    My thoughts on the Château boiler , would be to keep it as is for now, considering the possibility of electrical and other fuel shortages. You can burn dead wood from your forest or even scrap lumber and pallets in it if necessary. Sometimes technology gets in the way in an emergency.

  • @fr.barryschoonbaert3844
    @fr.barryschoonbaert3844 Рік тому +18

    Wonderful to see Dad and Sons working together and having a laugh! How fortunate you are to have each other! Wonderful vlogs! Thanks Ryan!

  • @babschmid
    @babschmid Рік тому +6

    I agree with you Billy! The muppet’s Christmas carol soundtrack is amazing!!

  • @carriematthews7991
    @carriematthews7991 Рік тому +42

    Your father is fab. He is an amazing person. Blessings to you all.

  • @thelilacmum
    @thelilacmum Рік тому +11

    As Billy and Rick struggled with sofa on the stairs. In my head I was yelling “PIVOT….PIVOT…”

  • @Loops25
    @Loops25 Рік тому +10

    Nice wood.😊 Also, Ryan saves the day in numerous ways. Good work all, once again. If we are voting for Christmas tunes, I vote for Pentatonix and Andrea Bocelli. He sings with Muppets too! 😊

  • @mannyortiz4814
    @mannyortiz4814 Рік тому +7

    Billy, Ryan, Rick, and Michael my darlings. Boy! That sofa look heavy. Using the lift was a good idea. Michael did a good job with the wood. Heating the chateau takes a lot of logs. Everything seems to be going great. See ya tomorrow. Love you guys. Take care and stay safe 🍺🍺🍺🍺🙏🕊🌹🌞❤️🇺🇸😇🌈👍🎈

  • @lucyyoung5307
    @lucyyoung5307 Рік тому +5

    Just so happens, I enjoy your opening of the sink traps, you never know what possibilities of you finding something.
    And may I say your channel is the best. You’re awesome, Billy.

  • @mountaincat2001
    @mountaincat2001 Рік тому +9

    Billy , I just wanted to say that me and my wife have been watching your videos for little over a month and love the whole crew over there in France. From the u.s we give you fellas, and fellettes much love.. ryan, Gwendolyn, Rick, Michael and Billy... crack on!

  • @milkweeddreams8828
    @milkweeddreams8828 Рік тому +6

    Sleeper sofas are the worst and usually go with the house FOR FREE...so nice to have a workshop at the chateau, very handy for all the projects...excited for the bell...AND the next drain trap...!

    • @jeanbeard178
      @jeanbeard178 Рік тому +1

      We had to remove the door AND the molding to get one into my 1970's home. We did get it out when we moved.

  • @Hellyers
    @Hellyers Рік тому +5

    The Muppets Christmas Carol is superb, we saw it at the Albert Hall last year with a live orchestra... It was excellent!

  • @karolynbiehl4104
    @karolynbiehl4104 Рік тому +21

    I’m so happy when Ryan and Billy are together again. And so good to see Michael. Such fine work you all do. And lots of talent and skill in this group. I soak up inspiration from you all and don’t get near as much done as you do! Lol.

  • @judymossip7446
    @judymossip7446 Рік тому +5

    That was an interesting mix of activities at the chateau and convent with the best people!! I love to unwind after a day of working with people who work much harder than me😅. Thanks for the escape!

  • @Cueman222
    @Cueman222 Рік тому +3

    Michael did an excellent Billy introduction. Billy, I like your wood.🤣 And it is always a pleasure to see Rick.

  • @treedruid
    @treedruid Рік тому +10

    Totally agree with Gwendolin's instincts where the boys safety and welfare are concerned. My family and I lived in a 3 story villa,with steep stairs with open railing and very young children.

  • @viviennemagee617
    @viviennemagee617 Рік тому +3

    Lovely to see granddad and his two lads working on storeing the wood together.

  • @connievanlewe7762
    @connievanlewe7762 Рік тому +9

    I really like the way you all interact with lost of humor

  • @cgannis2251
    @cgannis2251 Рік тому +10

    I absolutely love all the gang but…as a newbie, Rick takes the cake! Great guy, hard worker and funny!

  • @ivysavage5569
    @ivysavage5569 Рік тому +5

    Love your sense of humour Michael and Billy and yet you both do amazing things around the Chateau and Convent. ❤

  • @stephaniegaromon3244
    @stephaniegaromon3244 Рік тому +7

    Billy, when my kids were young I would play that soundtrack at Christmastime and we’d all dance around the house. I agree with you. You have the best group of family, friends, workers who have become friends surrounding you. You are truly blessed, but it’s your character that unites everyone. Your dad and mom did an amazing job raising you, Michael and Sadie. xx

  • @thewilliamseswonderfulworld
    @thewilliamseswonderfulworld Рік тому +7

    I love seeing all the different family and friends in all the videos. I feel I’m part of the family after watching the different family channels.

  • @monalingan9523
    @monalingan9523 Рік тому +7

    You all work so well together, and I love your good humored, bantering amongst yourselves.

  • @steffaniel370
    @steffaniel370 Рік тому +2

    When we were watching Billy and Rick carrying the sofa into the convent I just kept hearing “Pivot!…Pivot!….Pivot!” lol ❤️🇨🇦

  • @Twistnsine
    @Twistnsine Рік тому +92

    The skills gone into filming and editing these videos, Ryan, are pretty amazing 👏💪🤩

  • @michaelalanjunak
    @michaelalanjunak Рік тому +13

    Billy....I am so glad to hear that eventually you and fam will move back into the Chateau. It is a marvel in itself. I appreciate all of your hard work and you letting us into your lives. Sending love to you and Gwen and the kids from Michigan...the Upper Peninsula to be exact

  • @fredhenry2921
    @fredhenry2921 Рік тому +3

    The metal bed frame pulls out of the sofa sleeper. Makes it much easier to move. 🙂

  • @Jackie.W_63
    @Jackie.W_63 Рік тому +2

    Yes!! Definitely Muppet Christmas Carol! Watched it every year with my kids growing up, they are 31 and 36 now. We were just saying the other day what a great music score it is!!

  • @lisaakinlabi
    @lisaakinlabi Рік тому +19

    I understand Gwens feelings with two little ones in a huge chateau, especially when it comes to stairs and heating. It will be wonderful to live in there when the kids are bigger and can manage the stairs and also have respect for the chateau and contents. I know when my kids were little many antiques I had purchased were ruined by them inadvertently, simply not knowing their value. Michael seems happy in the workshop and seems proficient with the tools. Not going to lie - that elevator scares me! At least you got the sofa bed up OK. I'd love to see your faces if you did find anything in a sink drain. lol 😂

    • @digsindirt4490
      @digsindirt4490 Рік тому +1

      I still remember walking into the dining room where I was working on sewing a quilt and discovered - to my horror - my youngest had drawn stick figures onto our dining room table (my husband’s grandparent’s dining room table!) Oh, and did I mention he did it with my seam ripper? He carved two stick figures and his name. Lesson learned.

    • @lisaakinlabi
      @lisaakinlabi Рік тому

      @@digsindirt4490 Ah yes the joys of having kids LOL

    • @PreppingAngel
      @PreppingAngel Рік тому

      @@digsindirt4490 The same thing happened to me. Thankfully I hadn't moved the heirloom table and chairs in. My oldest grandson was 5 or so and he carved his name in my bar table I had there just as something to have meals on while we were working on the house. Then the duo brothers got a sharpie marker. (where they found it idk) and marked all over the bottom of my newly painted living room walls. They never did it again when grandma gave them a My Eraser and soapy water and they spent the next 2 hours cleaning it off so we could repaint that wall. They are now 14 and 13. They never did that again. lol

  • @blackiegohard
    @blackiegohard Рік тому +1

    The craftsmanship on the wood brace for the bell is immaculate. Also little seats and sofas are definitely a pain in bum to maneuver around corners without chipping the plaster.

  • @laurabrown7912
    @laurabrown7912 Рік тому +1

    I really hope that someone will drop a trinket or 2 down the sinks, for Billy to find!

  • @normamurray4450
    @normamurray4450 Рік тому +5

    You guys are so interesting to watch and listen to! Keep your chin up, you're bound to find a treasure in one of the traps!!!!

  • @ftwtexasstephens9629
    @ftwtexasstephens9629 Рік тому +3

    I am really enjoying watching Rick. I'm glad he's joined your team. And he has a killer smile!

  • @sandit638
    @sandit638 Рік тому +2

    I just noticed you have 214k subs! Awesome! Congrats for all the work you put into the team and vlogs. Thank you

  • @jomcgee6094
    @jomcgee6094 Рік тому +33

    I think it was a smart idea moving into the guest house...its hard chasing after two babies in a chateau!❤ Glad to hear eventually you will move back in. Oh my word, sofa beds are a pain...so heavy!!! Things are moving onward..loving it ❤

  • @annreeve9280
    @annreeve9280 Рік тому +5

    So good to be seeing more of Michael lately! Merry Christmas, all!

  • @greerturner5925
    @greerturner5925 Рік тому +4

    Rick always seems to be helping!

  • @yoclark2723
    @yoclark2723 Рік тому +5

    Rick has the best smile! These guys are a fab team. In my opinion, Vince Guaraldi's Charlie brown Christmas is the best sound track. Love that music!

  • @kevinganje3356
    @kevinganje3356 Рік тому +8

    Of course, this is far too late to be of any help to you, Billy and Rick, but perhaps one of your viewers will find this comment useful: most sofa beds
    can easily be separated into the metal tubing and springs, and the sofa frame. Perhaps eight to a dozen screws will hold the springs in the frame. They're easily moved once they're separated, and neither part are very heavy alone. Just be sure to have some rope or bungee cords, or something to keep the spring section bound together. Once you have both pieces to their new home, it's a very simple matter to screw the entire assembly back together again. Wish I had known that many moves ago myself!

  • @lieuwina
    @lieuwina Рік тому +2

    Your Dad is amazing and it is so nice to see him again in the video. You can see where his two sons have got their good humour and patience from dad and mom. Lovely to see Michael with the crew again you are all such lovely friends and people. Looking forward to see the bell installation. Have a great day.

  • @johnfreshwater2683
    @johnfreshwater2683 Рік тому +1

    For future reference the bed mechanism unscrews from inside sofa quite easily. Makes it so much lighter to move. Great vids! Keep it up. Thanks

  • @lindabryant4292
    @lindabryant4292 Рік тому +6

    Looks like Michael is really getting into carpentry. Now you can make your own frames for your artwork, even perhaps make the frame part of the art. The Celts would draw things in squares, and then have the painting extend outside the square. It is an amazing effect, and you can do it in 3D with wood. Hope that makes sense, lol. 🧡

  • @luciaroslingshaw2112
    @luciaroslingshaw2112 Рік тому +2

    Fun to see Michael introduce things. You are all family!

  • @michellezevenaar
    @michellezevenaar Рік тому +8

    My kids are the same age and I totally understand the choice! We live in a small house but I'm still not comfortable with a kid playing upstairs while I'm downstairs. Maybe at 5 or 6 with a baby cam on.

  • @okcantbelieveit294
    @okcantbelieveit294 Рік тому

    We used to have wood fired boilers. The fire beds of the boilers were five feet long so ALL our wood was cut to that length. Only used shorter stuff for relighting after a shutdown. Only used a fraction of the wood that way with a lot less work!

  • @damogranheart5521
    @damogranheart5521 Рік тому +1

    You are quite right about the Muppet Christmas Carol! Every member of our family has a copy of that one.

  • @LC-bb6jd
    @LC-bb6jd Рік тому +9

    Mick knew why he was cutting all that wood! Smart man with years of life lessons.

  • @margielynch7196
    @margielynch7196 Рік тому +3

    Good video as always, enjoyed seeing you all working together.

  • @auntiecarrollyn1
    @auntiecarrollyn1 Рік тому +35

    Just a suggestion. Next time you move the couch/sofa or anything heave like that use a sheet, Put the item on it and use the sheet like a furniture dolly. Less risk of tearing the fabric and getting it dirty.

    • @daysen1083
      @daysen1083 Рік тому +9

      Or an upside down piece of carpet

    • @dees3179
      @dees3179 Рік тому +3

      Worth investing in furniture straps with the amount of stuff they move. Makes such a difference. I also use furniture sliders on smooth surfaces.

  • @ediefrasier2932
    @ediefrasier2932 Рік тому +3

    Merry Christmas to you and your family and all those who help with this. God bless you.

  • @denisemusicnut
    @denisemusicnut Рік тому +28

    At first, I thought Rick was carrying a couple of cushions down the stairs at the château. Then I realized it was a chair! He made it look so easy! That man is a marvel!

  • @tamiwallace7572
    @tamiwallace7572 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely love & adore this family and their extended "family".

  • @donnalewis4895
    @donnalewis4895 Рік тому +23

    Good to see Mic again. Loved Michael's opening almost as good as Billy's. Good to see there is comfort coming to the Convent. Hugs

  • @billwilson6096
    @billwilson6096 Рік тому

    I always enjoy seeing Michael, he was the one who got me interested in the first place.

  • @janetnash
    @janetnash Рік тому +3

    So lovely to see such team work. The bell project is so exciting.

  • @TheKoentimo
    @TheKoentimo Рік тому +1

    the opening of the sinks every days are like a advent calendar😂
    every day opening a sink and hopfully someday you find a treasure!

  • @patricewhitson3923
    @patricewhitson3923 Рік тому +1

    OMGosh. Muppet’s Christmas Carole is the best!!❤️

  • @tresfeles2784
    @tresfeles2784 Рік тому +1

    "The Little Drummer Boy" is my favorite Christmas song. Great video, you guys. 😉

  • @brendadickenson6743
    @brendadickenson6743 Рік тому +8

    It looks freezing outside there. I am in Florida and it was in the low ‘60’s Fahrenheit last night. But I don’t put the heat on much as I spend a lot on air conditioning in the warmer months when it was 100 F., this passed summer and fall at 10 or 11 am. So Save $ and I am with Gwen…those stairs are steep and long. And a great attraction for kids who have no fear yet. Family is so important. And precious!

  • @rosemariedeschenes7013
    @rosemariedeschenes7013 Рік тому +1

    Such a bonus seeing Mick, Billy and Michael working together. It’s easy to see where the boys get their work ethics. Billy has a great team helping him out. Can’t wait to see the bell back in the chapel as I’m sure everyone else is. Lovely to see Michael being creative again. Love the humor and Rick is more than useful 😅😅😅 excellent filming Ryan. Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

  • @lrlasvegas6427
    @lrlasvegas6427 Рік тому +4

    Great to see Mic on the channel!

  • @robinoleary7099
    @robinoleary7099 Рік тому +1

    That movie is my sons favorite as well. Classic!

  • @ayeshadequeiroz4857
    @ayeshadequeiroz4857 Рік тому +11

    In centuries past the family of the chateau would likely have a nanny to chase after small children all day while their parents went about their day. On top of the heating expense, a child care staff adds a hefty sum to daily expenses. A smaller manageable space with secure perimeters is very sensible when small children are about.
    I love the intro with the fog and the cedar. Mick looks poetic in the fog too.
    The entire soundtrack to A Nightmare Before Christmas and The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping are the best Christmas songs

  • @HabitualButtonPusher
    @HabitualButtonPusher Рік тому +19

    Convinced Rick is a reprogrammed Happy Terminator sent back to protect Billy from the future

  • @honnna10
    @honnna10 Рік тому +7

    Micheal you bring joy to any vlog .

  • @katiebethhughes7688
    @katiebethhughes7688 Рік тому +39

    Totally understand Gwendolyn’s concerns. Loving the sink traps! 😂🥰

    • @bunnymaurer5164
      @bunnymaurer5164 Рік тому

      I've been waiting and waIting for the i installation of the bell and hearing the bell beal.

  • @lisaoloughlin6476
    @lisaoloughlin6476 Рік тому

    Love watching you all do your thing and working together!!!!!!!!

  • @clellasher7473
    @clellasher7473 Рік тому +14

    I agree Billy!🎶
    "Life is full of sweet surprises
    Everyday's a gift
    The sun comes up and I can feel it lift my spirit
    Fills me up with laughter
    Fills me up with song....."🎄
    Thank you all for sharing your adventure! I know I can count on seeing your smiling faces and positive attitudes! 👍🤟🪡🎨

  • @sallybarker5109
    @sallybarker5109 Рік тому +4

    Looking forward to hearing the bell ring on Christmas!!!

  • @sallycarpenter1584
    @sallycarpenter1584 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Billy and crew,enjoyed that,you all seem a happy lot,good to see.xx

  • @wolfcatsden
    @wolfcatsden Рік тому

    This is so amazing, if I was their just exploring that building would of been amazing. Thank you for sharing this and letting us explore via the Internet and watch you transform this building like you have

  • @heatherbryant5596
    @heatherbryant5596 Рік тому +1

    Yeah the bell is amazing and can't wait to hear it Ring i love love love bells indeed 😍 ♥️

  • @madeline4359
    @madeline4359 Рік тому +1

    The Muppets A Christmas Carol is top tier, I watch it every Christmas though my family hates it 😂

  • @christopherforder8966
    @christopherforder8966 Рік тому +1

    I love all the team here but I must admit Rick is my favourite. So natural, you can tell he is a lovely guy with an amazing smile. You can tell a lot from someone’s eyes and smile

  • @markstrahl5399
    @markstrahl5399 Рік тому +3

    Yes I would move to the outer building to because the children. I love your Monday thru Friday posts.

  • @ositagordita8550
    @ositagordita8550 Рік тому

    "Let's crack on" .. I think that's the same as "Let's do this" ... cool!!! Great job! ✌️🐾🐾🇺🇲

  • @sallyrowland6063
    @sallyrowland6063 Рік тому +2

    Watching your dad try to start the Fergie and had a giggle because here in Australia we have a product by Nulon called Start Ya Bastard 😂 (which is exactly what most people say trying to start stuff!!). 👋 🇦🇺

  • @audreyrutland6198
    @audreyrutland6198 Рік тому +1

    I loved this, as others have said, seeing you all working together with a sense of humour is so inspiring. Nice to see you, Mick.

  • @Randy8923
    @Randy8923 Рік тому

    Enjoyed very much. Blessings.

  • @B-leafer
    @B-leafer Рік тому +2

    I once owned one of those convertible beds and can attest to how heavy they are! On the flip side, you don't have to go to the gym and lift weights this week..lol.

  • @loria.02139
    @loria.02139 Рік тому +1

    Now I have to re-watch Muppets Christmas Carol. I haven’t seen it in years. 😊