See Our First Big Steps! From Old Barn to Stunning Gîtes
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We’ve made incredible progress in our barn renovation project this week! It feels like we’ve spent every waking moment in the barn (don’t worry, we did manage to eat and sleep elsewhere!) as we worked tirelessly to remove all the wooden structures. From clearing out planks to sorting and preparing materials for treatment, the barn is finally almost empty and ready for use and the real renovation to start.
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The transformation from an old barn to stunning holiday rental gîtes is officially underway, and we’re finding our rhythm. Our goal is to preserve as much of the barn’s authentic charm as possible-salvaging and reusing materials wherever we can. This isn’t just a renovation; it’s a celebration of history, craftsmanship, and the beauty of the French countryside.
Join us on this exciting journey as we balance hard work, creativity, and our dream of creating a space that’s both modern and full of character. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to follow our renovation adventure!
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Another enjoyable VLOG from France. You are so dependable, other VLOG’s seem to post whenever it’s convenient for them. I think you men do a great job and we always look forward to Fridays. Your progress looks good and every day you seem to improve on your way forward. The projects
look ominous but you persevere. All the Best to you and the family!!! Till next week….Bob and Jim in Florida, USA.
I concur whole heartedly with everything you said.
Thanks so much. Is that true? I hate it when you can’t count on a show to air regularly. Great to have you with us Bob and Jim. See you on Friday. Same time. Same place :)
@ Appreciate, same time same place. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
It is amazing what looks like a quick, easy job. Turns out to be one that tries every nerve you have.
You guys really did a good job on getting that stable torn apart. Can't wait to see all the space you will have for your work shop. I'm glad you saved the little bat, also the little 😊😊😊😊😊😊 kitten.
Thanks so much! The barn is so beautiful now everything is almost out. Have a lovely day. Take care.
Igor seems quite content being a part of your family. So awesome that you took him in. Wow! So many of your tasks seem massive to me. And yet you handle them all with a positive, even cheery, disposition. Those beams look awfully heavy. Once again, an exceptional video in every way. Thanks!
Thanks so much! Igor is definitely enjoying himself haha. The beams are very heavy! Great to have you with us. Have a lovely day.
The barn is going to be amazing boys! So glad you took the time to comment and show the incredible craftmanship that built all of that 200 years ago. *hugs*
Thanks so much! The barn is beautiful! Have a lovely day.
Taking out those old stanchions was impressive. The curly lettuce looked great...Enjoy! Thanks, Sam from Virginia, USA
Thanks so much. Oh the wood is still so beautiful! Have a lovely day.
18:43 that little Igor is such a love bunny. I bet he will become best of friends with Nox.
Thanks so much. Igor is great! Have a lovely day.
What a priviledge! That was probably the most educational vlog u have done so far.
The shed, built more than 200 years ago (i think Bram said) was an incredible construction indoors. Seeing the craftsmanship with the beams and the joints and how they were secured with wooden pegs (thats the english for the wooden nails you mentioned) was so interesting. Imagine building something now and then in 200 years it will take that long to dismantle?
Great to see Nox is doing well and that Igor is thriving.
Have a great week and see you next week. ❤
Thanks so much Stuart! The build quality and craftsmanship is amazing. They really did an amazing job and it's great to see it. Nox and Igor are doing very well! Have a lovely week. See you on Friday!
Something I particularly enjoy about your videos is your attention to showing the small details- not just in your work but a small flower, a sunset, an insect, a leaf or your dogs getting into mischief ❤
Thanks so much. I love to capture those moments :) Have a lovely weekend!
@vangaze I think when you show the loaf of bread on your way home from the bakery. That’s a moment. Love you guyz!! ❤
Yes the Barn is coming along nicely , the recycle
of Timber , & Fire wood
keeps you all warm over
the winter months , here
in Aus it's in the high 20's & the occasional
high 30's , this year it's
Hotter than the last
year , sorry back to France , so nox' & Igor
are growing which is
good , are you doing the
gradually interacting with Cat & Dogs slowly
so you can all juggle up
during the cold nights .
I am thinking you will have to build another
barn to keep the
Timber dry , hahahaha .
Until next week have fun
you will like that 😜😜love from Melbourne Australia 🦘🦘🐨🐨🐊
In France, bats have a high level of protection. Legaly, it's strictly prohibited to destroy their "housing". On the other hand, I fully understand, you can't keep them inside your future holiday appartments. The solution will be to build them outdoor accomodation 🙂. They eat so much mosquitoes that you will appreciate their company. Thank for your videos, they always give me a big smile. Friendly yours, Auguste.
Well, as it turns out, that kitten was exactly what your family needed! Anyway, puppies, kittens, and babies! What could be better? Love to you all. ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉😊
Saludos desde Chiapas, México. WHEW! Lots of physical labour was done this week by you two lovely chaps. I'm with Simon, the quality of the wooden joinery is exceptionally well done. I'm glad you guys are going to use as much of that great wood as possible. Igor is a cute kitty, but We all hope to see more of Nox in the future. She's just such a cute baby. Saludos, abrazos, y bendiciones. ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much. Yeah it’s getting tough! Oh we love all the beams. Have a lovely day!
You two are a force to reckon with. Who needs a recking crew it only take two extremely hard working Fathers. Man what a show. You both have shown the world. Any thing is possible with a vision and a goal set in heart to finish. What ever that bakery is feeding you two giving you the energy and strength. I need some. lol ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much! We just love what we do :) Sometimes a bit too much haha. Have a lovely day!
Love the 'thumbnail' picture !!!❤
Thanks so much. I was happy too haha. Take care.
Great work, Gorgeous Nox & skies & videography & baguette & baby Igor !!! ❤from Montreal
Thanks so much! have a lovely day. Take care.
So happy to see little Igor is thriving! A tremendous amount of work. You guys do such a good job. Thomas in Pittsburgh USA
Thanks so much Thomas. Igor is doing very well! Have a lovely weekend.
It’s amazing that two hundreds years ago they did wooden pegs etc. all those trees that they used and most are still usable. Glad Knox is doing well.🥶👍
It's amazing isn't it, all those amazing beams. Nox is the best and doing so well! Thanks. Take care.
Hello guys, what a workload for you, Nox, Igor, the dogs and the wheelloader. Take a rest now, enjoy the warm woodheater and your lovely family and the love for each other! Feel hugged now and I send all the best wishes to you from Germany 😘🌞🍀✌️🐾🐾
Midwest family happy we got to go to the bakery twice almost three times. It all looks so good thing we're not there we would eat too much of that good stuff
Thanks so much! We love cuddling by the wood burner :) Have a wonderful day :) See you on Friday.
You lads are indefatigable, with all the energy and enthusiasm of youth! Really appreciate your regular posting.
Thanks so much! Great to have you with us. Take care.
The cleared space is gigantic! ❤ we like that 😉🤗🤗 have a great week.
Thanks so much. We love the barn! Have a lovely day.
Great vlog, you’ve both worked so hard. The kitten is so cute and it’s so nice you are keeping him, he’ll fit into your family well. Lovely to see Nox, she’s growing so quickly 🥰🥰
Thanks so much! Igor is so cute :) Have a wonderful day. See you on Friday!
"lucky" Igor is lucky to be alive and very lucky to have chosen you two guys. Don't feed him too much. Keep him a bit hungry to get thos mice!
Haha Thanks. He has to become strong and then he can chase mice :) Have a wonderful day.
9:53 Something we did, when the only wood we could get was old pallets, was that we bolted four bar magnets to the base of the wood burner. Then you dump the ash and the nails are already seperated. No need to spend a lot of time pulling them before burning. Unless you like doing that sort of thing.
Haha we do the same! We only remove the nails of the wood we are going to use later. The wood we burn we use a magnet to remove the nails after burning :) Thanks! Have a lovely weekend!
Maybe you could build a wee bat box for the beautiful wee soul to live in ❤
Yeah we've been thinking about that too! Thanks!
@vangaze wow that would be amazing so kind of you guys
You guys are amazing with how much you accomplish in a single week. Your videos are always so fun to watch. Good to hear that Knox and the new kitten are doing well. Well done on the handmade fire poker.
Thanks so much for being with us. Nox and the kitten are doing very well! Have a lovely day.
You guys continue to amaze me with all of your hard work and raising your little girl. Keep up the good work!🙂
Thanks so much! Great to have you with us. Have a lovely day!
I continue to be amazed at all the hard work you both have done again this week! It’s nice to be young and have all this energy! Hope. You get to enjoy a restful weekend!💕……..lucky kitty who found a loving home,🤗🤗
Thanks so much! Igor is so lucky haha. Have a lovely day. See you on Friday!
Big progress dismantling the components of that shed. Do you think those oval openings were feeding stations for cows or other livestock?
So much history in there; would be interesting to know the stories those beams could tell.
Wonderful to see the craftsmanship as you pointed out, too. I’m eager to see how you can incorporate the relics into the new spaces.
Glad to see you using the respirator! Hard to imagine all the toxins that might be imbedded there along with the bats.
Nox is growing so fast; she’ll be toddling before you know it. Igor is adorable & should help with the mice. I hope you can spoil him instead of Nox…
Great work guys!
Yeah in the original farm they had about 12 cows :) Oh I would love to know more about this place! Thanks so much! Nox is doing great! And she is laughing a lot so I think she likes it here. Have a lovely day!
We believe it’s time to set an evening (weekly) for just the two of you. A date night to be alone and in harmony with each other. Life goes so fast! Enjoy!!!😊
I think that too but there is just so much to do! Haha. thanks so much! Have a lovely weekend!
@vangaze How about one night per month??? You’ll be rejuvenated. Maybe the date of your anniversary but monthly?
You’ve both made such amazing progress in a short period of time in the barm, it hardly looks recognizable from the original state it was in. The parking spaces are coming along nicely even with the huge amount of rocks that are hampering the digging. Hopefully at some point there will be a good project to use up those dug up stones (maybe raised beds or a cold frame in the garden or retaining walls somewhere). All your hard work is certainly paying off in the quick results you are seeing.
Thanks so much! The barn is changing quite dramatically in de last few weeks. But we are having a lot of fun doing it:) Have a lovely day!
I would have run down that road screaming that I was being attacked by Dracula had I seen that bat & I don’t think I would have returned until I knew it was gone! Great vlog today boys! ❤
Haha they won't hurt you, he was just searching for a place to sleep:) Have a lovely day.
@vangaze ❤
I love the name, Igor, you chose for your rescue kitten. I see he has adjusted well. How does Archie and Luna like the new addition? Do they interact at all? Simon, you created a strong, viable tool as the fire poker. Congratulations 👏!!
Thanks so much. Igor is doing great! Haha the dogs are not very fond of him yet. Have a lovely day!
Igor is looking much better. You can tell he's happy because he was making biscuits on Simon's arm. 😻
Haha he is so cute! Thanks!
You boys are working so hard...I hope on Sunday you snuggle all day and drink wine!
Haha Thanks so much. We do our best for Sunday evenings off. Have a lovely weekend.
Do you know what the wooden 'wall' originally were used for? It looks to me that it was the partition in the barn for feeding cows when milking them. It is called a stanchion I seem to remember. Anyway once again a nice video. I enjoy them very much.
Thanks so much! Yeah it was exactly that :) The cows had their heads through that wall. Have a wonderful day.
Thank you for another build episode for your Holiday Gites. I remember with great fondness when I participated in a Gay hiking adventure on Corse, Mare e Monti. From Gite to Gite.
Thanks so much! Oh that sounds really cool! Have a lovely week!
The oval section of wood where the cows put their heads through , wood great on a wall with a mirror behind it
Thanks so much! Oh I've had so many ideas with them already haha. Have a wonderful day.
Always look forward to friday and a new vlog from you. You certainly got a lot of wood removed from the barn. I held my breath every time Archie and Luna were in the barn when lumber was flying around. I was amazed to see wooden dowels in some of the large beams. That tells you how old this building is. Igor is having a lot of fun and he looks really very healthy. Thanks guys for another winner!!
Thanks so much! So many beams are coming out! They build it very well. Have a lovely day! Take care.
So much work achieved this week and yet still a lot of work to do but step-by-step we will see the progress and that’s amazing. Compared to the weather here in Bavaria Germany, your meadows are so green. Impressive.. some days ago we had -8° so hear the lettuce would have been frozen. I wish you a happy weekend.🍀👋🌈🙋♂️
It’s called a stoker or poker tool for chimney wood fire 🔥.
and eye am quite impressed that their stoker is handmade. So much talent in both men . . . such a strong team.
Bram's Stoker is already a thing, but are we really ready for Simon's Poker? 🙄😂😂
Haha Thanks! We like the new poker in the house. Have a lovely day.
Amazing what you can do.
Ah thanks so much. Have a lovely weekend.
Have a great week
Thanks so much. You too! Take care.
Who’s looking after that gorgeous baby? My memories with my children are that we were glued at the hip?
Nox is not even 6 months so she is sleeping a lot. And when she is awake one of us is with her or she is playing by herself and we are keeping an eye on her. Thanks. Have a wonderful day.
Love watching your enthusiasm for everything you do, I’m looking forward to seeing your progress. What a lucky kitten ❤
Thanks so much. Haha Igor does have a pretty good life I guess. Have a lovely day.
Great job guys! Those planks that are cut rounded for animals to put their heads through to eat, would make an interesting feature in your gites somewhere. Excited to see how you repurpose all the old beams and planks!
Oh I've thought about so many things to do with them! Thanks! Have a lovely day.
Smart kitty knowing where to get good human parents! Wonder how him and siblings decided whom goes to which house? Ha hahaha; rock paper scissors?
Haha idk but I think Igor won. Thanks!
Great video guys, such a lovely sunrise, so pleased Nox is doing well.
Thanks so much. Nox is doing great! Have a lovely weekend.
Great seeing you guys online this week! Wishing you guys and Nox a wonderful weekend! Rick. Augusta Ga.
Thanks so much Rick! Have a lovely Weekend!
Well done guys, also do you have a name for your new cat 🐈⬛. Let us know. It’s good to see your cat growing up and getting stronger. He definitely needs a lot of TLC for sure. ❤😊
Bram and Simon call the cat Igor. Every country estate needs a cat to keep the mice in check.
Thanks so much. It's Igor :) Have a lovely day!
You are machines!!!will you ever stop!!!!The bakery looks divine so many choices xxx
Thanks so much! Haha we just like it a lot! Oh and the bakery is the best. Have a lovely weekend.
France, land of rocks and crunchy bread. A self feeding mouse catcher. Ooh a muddy boy. Good job guys.
Haha it is! Thanks so much. Have a lovely weekend!
You have a lot of wonderful wood to use for future projects, it's keeping parts of the farm history as well. The kitten looks adorable, looking right at home already. ❤
Yeah the beams are amazing! Igor is so cute:) have a lovely weekend.
Respect to both of you for your stamina, and your subtle sense of humor, and your ability to be so diverse in all your activities. I absolutely love Europe, France and the UK especially...but European countries hold onto that classic architecture, and it feels more "homey' than the USA...so much of our country is that "modern" architecture which is OK, but feels a little sterile, and a bit cold. Great work, and fantastic results boys!!! The kitty is so cute, and congratulations on the baby!!!
Even tho my bachelor bungalow is in a rural area of California, the homes are all in a row for each block. The city planners have designed a boring layout. The landscape is dull and stale. Europe has far more fascinating layouts for family homes.
You guys do so much hard work! I empty the dishwasher then feel the need to take a nap!!!
Haha thanks so much. It was a lot of work this week. Have a lovely weekend.
i work up the need to have a sandwich watching all that work.
really look forward to you sharing . please think about eye protection clear work glasses
Thanks so much. Great to have you with us. Have a lovely weekend.
I am looking forward to renting one of your apartments so that I can take advantage of that bakery! The vision of a loaf of fresh bread peeking out from the bag gets me every time 😊
Haha the bakery is worth it :) I go almost every day and like it every time. Have a lovely day.
Great to see you guys!
great to have you with us! Take care.
A lot of hard work there guys. I love the kitten.
Thanks so much! Igor is great!
Again with a big smile genoten van de vlog ❤
Super leuk! Fijn weekend!
Love those sunsets❤
We do too! Thanks.
Your choice of music is absolutely beautiful.
Ah thanks so much. Have a lovely day.
I don't know how you guys get so much done every week and have time for editing. Whatever you are doing it's working lol. 👌❤️
Thanks so much. Tbh I don't even know myself sometimes. It's pretty busy haha. Have a lovely day!
weer hard gewerkt zie ik wel en fijn dat Igor zo goed opknapt Bram en Simon en Nox doet het goed wat ik begrijp jullie zijn goede ouders bedankt voor de mooie vlog en een fijn weekend👍👍👍🤏
Igor knapt heel erg goed op! En Nox doet het ook super. Thanks! Goed weekend!
👋 Friends
As always, thanks for sharing this wonderful journey with us. ❤
Glad kitty is doing well.
You have accomplished so much. Darn rain 😅
Can't wait until your next video. Bye-bye
❤❤❤❤❤❤👋✌️🫵🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks so much! Great to have you with us. Igor is doing great! See you on Friday! Take care.
Still, nothing but love for you guys and your family!!!!
Thanks so much! Have a lovely weekend.
You guys are amazing
Thanks so much! Take care.
Hello again from sunny Fremantle in Perth.
Hi! Thanks for being with us! Take care.
You named the cat Igor I love it……..❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much! Igor is doing amazing!
@vangaze.. Igor is a must have beast on a country estate to keep the mice population in check. A cat that is a security guard for your property against field mice needs to be allowed to live outdoors and is not given access to a bowl of cat food all day long. A half cup of food each day around noon is sufficient.
You may need to get another cat as a guard cat since Igor may already be too spoiled with kindness . . . ha.
Haha Igor is way too spoiled already!
Truly enjoy watching your videos. USA-NC
Thanks so much! Have a lovely day! Take care.
@vangaze You both are very welcome!
Lots of progress this time!! Great Job! Glad Edgar is doing well and your baby did fine with the vaccinations too!
Thanks so much! Nox did very well! Have a lovely day.
The barn is looking really good - and so is Igor 👍
Haha Igor is so cute. Thanks so much!
Igor is settling in to farm life as a pet wonderful addition to the family - incredible amount of work - I need a rest just from watching the video -Love ya!❤️🏳️🌈🧑🧑🧒
Ah thanks so much for the kind words. Igor is so cute haha. Have a lovely weekend!
A lot of progress this week. Looking good guys. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much! Have a wonderful weekend.
You daughter & Baby kitten can grow up together. Cheers from Canada
Yeah I like that a lot! Take care.
Vanaf de bank weer enorm genoten van het enorme werk wat jullie verstouwen. Succes mannen en met de woorden van Barry Stevens vooral doorgaan 😂 Houdoe
Dankjewel! Dat is het beste he, vanaf de bank naar werkende mensen kijken haha. Fijne week!
Wat een enorme klus weer. Ik ben altijd blij als het klaar en goed verlopen is. Ik ben zo benieuwd hoe het allemaal gaat worden. Het was weer een leuke vlog met, jullie, Nox, de prachtige woefs en Igor. Hij doet het goed zeg. Fijn weekend en tot volgende week. 🥰
Haha er staat altijd weer een nieuwe klus klaar. Igor doet het super goed! Goede week en tot vrijdag!
Awesome progress! Looking forward to seeing the project takes shape!
Thanks so much! Take care.
Another very heavy week, glad you are keeping as much off the origional timbers as possible, they will really help put character back into the apartments and give it a rustic feel so well done...
Glad Igor is making good progress he is looking much better this week, a great addition to your family.. why the name Igor?
Nox is really growing as well sure she is keeping you busy on your down time..
Have a great weekend and look forward to next weeks progress..
Robb Torremolinos Spain xxx
Hi Robb! Thanks so much. Igor is doing great already! Haha the name... I love Harry Potter....
Nox is doing very well and she is taking a lot of our time indeed haha. but we love her so much.
Have a lovely day. See you on Friday!
I am a big Harry Potter fan as well 😀
Well done guys another heavy week my back aches for you😂
Nox looking like she is growing she will be crawling before long . So pleased the kitten is ok was thinking about him. ❤Take care
Thanks so much! Our backs are okay for now haha. Nox and Igor are doing great! Have a lovely day.
Goedemorgen mannen! Zo fijn om weer een update te zien van jullie werk in Frankrijk. Super mooi, die balken en die oude hout-hout verbindingen. Goed idee om zo mogelijk te hergebruiken. Ik fantaseer een prachtige robuuste kast, tafel of bed. Gaaf om daar later mee aan de gang te gaan. Of een balkenplafond in de appartementen, ook gaaf. Ik ben benieuwd.
Mooi dat Igor weer beter aan het worden is. Maar niet teveel verwennen hoor, dan wil hij straks geen muizen meer vangen, hihhihi. Vinden Archie en Luna het katje geen spelbreker? Zijn ze niet jaloers op de aandacht?
Geniet van het mooiere weer dat eraan komt; dat is veel prettiger werken. Succes weer! Groetjes, Hanneke
Hee! De originele schuur zit echt mooi in elkaar, alleen dingen die later zijn bijgebouwd zijn wat minder gedaan. Haha Igor mag nu een beetje dik worden. jagen mag hij als hij wat ouder is en weer fit. Ze zijn niet jaloers maar willen wel met Igor spelen maar dat gaat iets te wild. Fijne week! Tot vrijdag.
Jullie hoeven niet naar de sportschool met al dat gesjouw. Super zwaar allemaal. En nu kun je ook goed zien hoe slim mensen 200 jaar geleden al waren om iets heel stevig te bouwen zonder handboek of internet😂. Maar een hele klus om het weer af te breken. Top gedaan.
Ik zat de vlog te kijken met ollie op schoot en die kreeg ineens Igor in de gaten, nou die wilde hij wel even pakken😂😂
Verbaas me erover dar Bram heel veel met blote handen doet. Heb jij niet altijd kapotte handen??
Fijn dat Nox weer goedgekeurd is en goedbeschermd. En mooi vriesweer met zon bij jullie beter als hier met al die mist en ook de kou.
Voor nu veel succes met het maken van de werkplaats en een mooi weekend ❤❤❤voor allemaal
Haha het is een beste workout al dat gesleep met balken. Dankjewel! Het is heel mooi hoe al het hout in elkaar zit! Haha werd hij fel ja? Gaat hij buiten ook achter katten aan?
Ja die blote handen is ongelofelijk maar hij wil geen handschoenen aan.... Fijne week! Tot vrijdag!
@vangaze zeker gaan ze allebei achter katten aan.🫣
jullie video s zit altijd goed in mekaar heel leuk
Dankjewel! Fijn weekend!
@ fijn weekend
Pretty cool guys, seeing the space open up is amazing!
Thanks so much! It's such a beautiful barn :) Take care.
Wooden nails are called trunnels in American barn construction
Thanks so much! We had no idea. Have a wonderful weekend.
did not know that. Thanks, Scott.
A wood pin is called a dowel in CA. U.S. usually it's a round wood peg that's hammered into holes to unite a beam together. More common for house constructions in Asia.
vous pouvez faire un auvent avec les poutres bien nettoyées, ce serait superbe
Ah thanks so much. Take care.
Very heavy work this week. Wishing you continued success in all your endeavors. Nox is doing great! Love seeing the progress every week.
Thanks so much! Nox is doing so well! Have a lovely weekend.
Hi guys,
Greetings from Florida. I discovered your channel today and subscribed. Looking forward to seeing your work. Stay warm if you can😊
Hi! Thanks so much. Great to have you with us! Enjoy the channel.
Another great weeks work boys 👏👏
Thanks so much! Take care.
Beacareful for work..im watching your video always
Watching from Philippines🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰
Thanks so much for watching and being with us. Have a lovely day.
Some come out of the closet , you guys come out of the barn!
Haha Yeah we do! Thanks.
Zo dat is nog eens werk verzetten !! Echt veel gedaan en één ding is zeker: een Sportschool hebben jullie niet nodig ! En Igor is een schatje !
Thanks! Haha deze week was wel weer zwaar idd. Igor is zo lief en aanhankelijk. Fijn weekend!
Would love tobe let loose in your bakery. Great video chaps, lots achieved and more to go. With you all the way.
The bakery is so great! Thanks so much. Have a lovely weekend.
That wall at 3:13 is crazy cool! What caused the wood to rot so much?
Oh we love the stone walls. Mostly leakages caused the rot... Have a lovely weekend.
prior owner got too old to repair the leaking roof.
How far is the bakery from the farm? How far is from the town? How far is next neighbor from the farm?
the village with bakery is only 5 min away (by car) Thanks :)
Yes it is a poker. Simon.
Haha a poker! Thanks.
and handmade. The men have so many skills.
Hello - greetings from New Zealand. When removing so much timber from within your barn are you concerned that you may be weakening the overall structure of the stone walls? Being so old, are the walls not dependant on the timber beams? Is it likely you may replace some of the beams?
Thanks so much. Everything in the barn itself is not connected to the structure of the barn. So the barn is build first and after that they placed everything within. Have a lovely day!
If it turns out that any of your "keep" lumber is not worthy of interior use, it might make gorgeous garden or patio structures, work tables, even sculptures.
We have a lot of beams but I would love to have even more and more to use everywhere! Thanks so much. Take care.
OK…let’s talk. When is your yearly anniversary? Now when I get an answer we’ll go forward from there. 👋👋👋 😍😍
Going really good. So more luck with work and your equipment in the next while.
Thanks so much! Have a lovely weekend.
Rain is something I had a question about. It looked like you had all of the treated wood being stacked outside. If so, will the rain cause any damage to the treated of the wood? I feel sure you have this under control, but curious.
Thanks so much. A bit of rain won't hurt it but not for a long period. We are going to make some kind of shelter for it :) Take care.
Those heavy bad beams will make great firewood.
Thanks! They really do! Half a beam a day and the whole house is warm haha.
So much work on the barn furniture, “of het nooit weer los hoeft” 🤪
Hahaha thanks for that. Take care.