The Closer You Look The More Rotten The Staircase Is!

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  • @julisign
    @julisign 2 години тому +117

    How in the world does Mick do it? Eighty years old, and he's at the convent, day after day, doing all this backtracking work. Hats off to you, sir! You're amazing!

    • @faragraf9380
      @faragraf9380 Годину тому +6

      he is strong and loves working

    • @SimanSlivar
      @SimanSlivar 48 хвилин тому +2

      At a certain point, everything that hurts just becomes normal... I think I finally started turning that corner...

    • @sixtenjohansson4246
      @sixtenjohansson4246 26 хвилин тому

      I think he's just as exited as his son about the convent by now.. 😅

    • @justoneacre7873
      @justoneacre7873 18 хвилин тому +1

      It’s probably the work that keeps him fit and keeps him going!

    • @N-A-uw5fp
      @N-A-uw5fp 6 хвилин тому

      My thoughts, exactly. I wish we all could age that well.

  • @TRoth858
    @TRoth858 Годину тому +23

    The opening to this episode was classic. The music, slomo Yan, should get some award. Beautifully done Billy!

    • @ElouiseEL
      @ElouiseEL 49 хвилин тому +1

      Yes, much better as yesterday! Now i did not get stressed of the music and did not turn the sound off. I also love the moments when there is no music because then it feels as if you are there!

  • @karenburrows9184
    @karenburrows9184 52 хвилини тому +7

    I'm quite surprised at how lovely the staircase looks without the panelling. So much work, but that original floor was so worth it.

  • @sharonroot7152
    @sharonroot7152 Годину тому +16

    Mick is amazing! My husband is 83 and he sure couldn't do what Mick does!!! ❤
    I love watching Yanis....he is such a great worker. You are blessed to have him!!! ❤

  • @malcolmbrackpool3028
    @malcolmbrackpool3028 2 години тому +142

    Yanis should work on a signature drink for the bar. He could call it The Sledgehammer.

    •  2 години тому +9

      His nickname should be Thor.

    • @TomTomicMic
      @TomTomicMic Годину тому +6

      Gin Espresso with double the ingredients!?!

    • @heehaw8401
      @heehaw8401 Годину тому +4

      Perfect!

    • @taxiuniversum
      @taxiuniversum 27 хвилин тому +1

      Or The Destroyer 👹

    • @ScotchFrog45
      @ScotchFrog45 22 хвилини тому +1

      Masse

  • @StitchyLass
    @StitchyLass 2 години тому +38

    The staircase is looking better each day. It looks amazing without that panelling beneath it. It’s more open and graceful.

  • @BettyKoehler-zg5sv
    @BettyKoehler-zg5sv 2 години тому +39

    Opera and sledge hammers! Interesting duo! Add Yanis….perfect!! Building suspense and jackhammer….add Billy, perfect! Shovel and concrete…add Mick and you have an awesome team!! Major progress in revealing the floor. Once cleaned and sealed, it will be beautiful just like the entranceway! Mercy, so much work, Billy, but you’ve got this!!! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻

  • @RPatrickEff
    @RPatrickEff Годину тому +23

    Billy, I’ve seen many younger men who couldn’t keep up with you dad. He’s truly remarkable. You can tell he’s a honest working man, at any age. 😊

  • @busterdee8228
    @busterdee8228 3 години тому +114

    'Buying a convent no one wanted.' I'll bet 'no one' have changed their opinion. Granting the setbacks, it's still a very special place--and is in the right hands.

  • @mrsmiggins6435
    @mrsmiggins6435 2 години тому +15

    The opening clip of Yanis breaking the floor up in slow motion with the background music was a touch of genius. Some of the floor seem to be hollow underneath. Have a restful weekend. Stay safe🤗🇬🇧

  • @maryanneslater9675
    @maryanneslater9675 2 години тому +15

    The sweet opera accompaniment to the sledge hammer was delightful. And so strangely relaxing to watch!

  • @cerilewis2988
    @cerilewis2988 2 години тому +27

    I do love the openness of under the stairs rather than it be closed in again

  • @monikaweld5567
    @monikaweld5567 Годину тому +14

    I swear, I can see the building coming back to life. Like peeling back the decades ❤❤❤

  • @Catsmeow-jz3lt
    @Catsmeow-jz3lt 3 години тому +32

    Everyone is working so incredibly hard to restore this beautiful convent. Thanks for sharing the journey with us! I look forward to these daily videos and what exciting things you uncover. Keep up the great work! Can't wait for Simon to come back as well. I love his little informational tidbits and metal detecting forays!

  • @quesnelgirl
    @quesnelgirl 55 хвилин тому +5

    An open staircase is beautiful. Hopefully you can keep it open and help the staircase breathe.

  • @zeenatbaer138
    @zeenatbaer138 3 години тому +32

    It kind of looks really nice without the panelling.. beautiful staircase.

  • @helenstella2666
    @helenstella2666 3 години тому +37

    Revealing the staircase .. one ‘step’ at a time 👍😊

  • @vansmom123
    @vansmom123 3 години тому +46

    I actually think it’s beautiful without the enclosure. Nice and open and airy.
    The building is taking in full breaths now! Well done gentlemen!

  • @luckeytexans7287
    @luckeytexans7287 3 години тому +17

    Excellent beginning with Yanis. Looks like the staircase is going to need a lot of love. The area looks great with the walls removed.

  • @Ruth-h3z
    @Ruth-h3z 3 години тому +41

    Billy if it were up to me I'd leave under the stairs open. I think it looks better that way, and you certainly don't need it for storage.

  • @shelley1955
    @shelley1955 2 години тому +8

    The stonework revealed is majestic. So beautiful. Thank you Billy for taking us along on this adventure ❤

  • @cheryls8074
    @cheryls8074 3 години тому +28

    The beginning pairing opera with a sledge hammer demolition made me smile. Thanks! Each time you open up hidden spaces I am hoping you find hidden treasures. You create such fabulous content, Billy. Your team of family/friends/workers are such a pleasure to watch.

  • @Carolbearce
    @Carolbearce Годину тому +6

    Loved the beginning of this video! Breaking up concrete and removing it is back breaking work. You and the team are moving right along.

  • @GillAndrews-j3u
    @GillAndrews-j3u 3 години тому +35

    Just amazing to watch ,what a wonderful thing your all doing ,such hard work bring life back to an old building ,

  • @JuSutton
    @JuSutton 3 години тому +18

    Fabulous work opening up under the stairs - it looks amazing and so much bigger (if that's possible). Definitely a great idea to leave it open to let the fresh air circulate and dry out under the staircase (if there is any damp creeping up) and remove any musty/damp smells. PLEASE PLEASE 🙏🙏 would you consider leaving them open rather than recreating new side panelling the visual effect is spectacular and really emphasises the staircase in all its granduer. Thank you.

  • @chrisdouglass7962
    @chrisdouglass7962 Годину тому +6

    The music and videography throughout the intro!! Le Opus du Yannis!! Magnifique!! 👏👏😄🤣

  • @Sharon-hn9wn
    @Sharon-hn9wn 2 години тому +7

    Happy weekend, team Convent. 😊 Cheers 🥂 🍾 Looking forward to Monday 😃👍.

  • @gsgeiger
    @gsgeiger 3 години тому +87

    I liked the “Tales of Hoffman" and slow motion of Yannis at the beginning. The song is sung by a windup doll. It was not how I thought about Yannis before, but it is now. Just wind him up and let him go. He’s a beast!

    • @heidit8009
      @heidit8009 2 години тому +7

      Loved the music choice!

    • @Sisteryoda1440
      @Sisteryoda1440 2 години тому +5

      @@heidit8009 Me too!

    • @AbigailGerlach-zt1sh
      @AbigailGerlach-zt1sh 2 години тому +6

      Have you seen the Spains Got Talent episode from a couple of years ago? She starts off singing this song and suddenly changes into Highway to Hell. The audience reaction is a hoot!

    • @gsgeiger
      @gsgeiger 2 години тому +3

      @AbigailGerlach-zt1sh yes, I saw that. Very talented singer.

  • @davideggenschwiller27
    @davideggenschwiller27 3 години тому +45

    All this demo turned Yanis into the Yanimal 💪🏻

  • @kerrybyers257
    @kerrybyers257 Годину тому +19

    You can feel that staircase breathing.

  • @janeblandford852
    @janeblandford852 Годину тому +5

    Billy....your dad is amazing. How a man of his age works 5 days a week like he does is unbelievable. The work is what keep him young and agile....very impressed and he is truly a blessing!!!

  • @loraoflahrity130
    @loraoflahrity130 3 години тому +37

    It's really mind blowing thinking about when was the last time someone actually walked on the original floors

    • @captianmorgan7627
      @captianmorgan7627 2 години тому +4

      Apparently the long ago time of .... the 80s.

  • @siameseire
    @siameseire Годину тому +5

    Thankyou, Billy, for being you. It helps so much in a dark time.

  • @lisarobertson7011
    @lisarobertson7011 3 години тому +20

    Hi Billy, every one of your videos is interesting, creative and unique. Great story telling!

  • @boerderijlenders380
    @boerderijlenders380 Годину тому +7

    It was a very interesting week. The P-team worked incredibly hard. It's so exciting. Great start of the video when Yannis is working with the sledgehammer🤭 Now have a quiet weekend with your family. See you all next week👋🏽🇳🇱

  • @ColinDH12345
    @ColinDH12345 3 години тому +34

    Your father is an animal! Respect :-)

  • @cmhf5776
    @cmhf5776 2 години тому +13

    With using all these tools, your electricity bill must be as monumental as the convent itself! Great job Billy!

    • @ThePethericks
      @ThePethericks  2 години тому +15

      it’s really cheap… even with all the heating on it’s less than 220€ a month

    • @coniwessman5001
      @coniwessman5001 20 хвилин тому

      I thought he used the ecoflow.

  • @maryp2747
    @maryp2747 2 години тому +19

    I think the staircase looks better without the paneling.

  • @jefflawrentz1624
    @jefflawrentz1624 Годину тому +4

    I wonder if you could just trim the rot off those boards and move them forward in the angle of the stair wall and that way only have to replace some of the taller ones? I’m glad you discovered the rot. It’s still an incredible staircase to have lasted this long. Thanks Billy for today’s episode !

  • @janetwhitney233
    @janetwhitney233 23 хвилини тому +1

    My gosh I JUST LOVE THAT UNCOVERED FLOOR.

  • @helenf9650
    @helenf9650 Годину тому +4

    Epic intro!!! Love the mix of music and muscle 💪🎶

  • @lindacushing7780
    @lindacushing7780 2 години тому +3

    I truly enjoy watching all the progress. The convent is a beautiful place.

  • @tamithirion7766
    @tamithirion7766 2 години тому +7

    I worry about Yanis..The Demolition Man. He is putting his body through a huge strain. He needs some support for his back, and recovery time. I see you all switch out the heavy duty jobs, but he is slight compared to you more burly gentlemen. Loving hugs to all 🤗

  • @fyrekrystaal27
    @fyrekrystaal27 3 години тому +14

    Well, you have a new tip for the jack hammer coming soon, and that floor is the perfect place to first use it.😊

  • @Eli-vm7fn
    @Eli-vm7fn 2 години тому +12

    I think the staircase looks better left open, when cleaned repaired and polished it would look far more dramatic. I think it would be cheaper and easier to match the flooring underneath the staircase to the rest of the room.

  • @meganhall1306
    @meganhall1306 Годину тому +2

    Love the opening music Billy, it went well with the hammering 👏💪hope you get plenty of rest and have a great weekend xxx💕💕💕

  • @JuSutton
    @JuSutton 3 години тому +4

    Woo.... woo... the suspense of is there/ isn't there a basement entrance under the staircase???? What a cliff-hanger to end the week on. Can't wait for Monday's episode...THANK YOU Billy & team for all your hard work and sharing with us all. Really appreciated v.much.

  • @TammyMullins-tp5uf
    @TammyMullins-tp5uf 3 години тому +10

    Everyone have a blessed weekend 😊

  • @Sharon-hn9wn
    @Sharon-hn9wn 2 години тому +4

    Billy, today's videos is not finished yet, but the floor is beginning to look magnificent. Can hardly wait to see what's below. Crack On!

  • @lisajahn6839
    @lisajahn6839 Годину тому +2

    Fabulous episode and amazing progress! 😊❤👍

  • @erickoelsch562
    @erickoelsch562 2 години тому +11

    You’ve got a Harry Potter cupboard under your staircase. I love it!😍

    • @Jen-eo1fh
      @Jen-eo1fh 34 хвилини тому

      I had the same thought😃 Maybe a child size washroom could go under there with a Harry Potter theme.

  • @jillberry2802
    @jillberry2802 3 години тому +12

    If there is a way for Billy to save things in the convent he will.

  • @Zorken777
    @Zorken777 2 години тому +12

    You only need to replace one board, cut away the roten Wood and move the board to the left, then if you are lucky you only need to replace one board, or maybe 2.

  • @IsabelMendocilla
    @IsabelMendocilla Годину тому +2

    Great job Billy, Hugh progress.

  • @sparxnme22
    @sparxnme22 3 години тому +11

    Brilliant can't wait to watch this ❤

  • @kerry-leepowell7132
    @kerry-leepowell7132 2 години тому +7

    Music couldn't be lovelier today x

  • @ChazzyB-2024
    @ChazzyB-2024 56 хвилин тому +3

    Billy, the staircase looks so much better without that cupboard/panelling under it. If you discover stairs going down, perhaps just continue the exiting stair banister detail down?
    As someone else mentioned, if you do decide to put the boards back, just cut the rotten few cms out and shift them to the left, then you only need one new panel at the end. But I'd leave it open.

  • @mannyortiz4814
    @mannyortiz4814 Годину тому +3

    Billy,Mic,Yanis my convent concrete floor demolishers. Lots of heavy concrete demolition work. Hope you guys are doing OK. Until next time. Please, take care and stay safe. Love ya 🍺🍺🍺🙏🌞🌈❤️👍😇🕊🇺🇸🌹

  • @janabeckman545
    @janabeckman545 2 години тому +10

    Every day is a discovery!

  • @cberninzoni
    @cberninzoni 2 години тому +1

    This is a big reason i have watched Billy for the last year or more.. the music! Thank you Billy

  • @lat1419
    @lat1419 Годину тому +3

    Its always where the wood & stone are together. Our renovation was the same.

  • @suehall3298
    @suehall3298 2 години тому +3

    Just keep Cracking on its brilliant 👍🤗
    Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

  • @annadavis2547
    @annadavis2547 Годину тому +4

    Love the doll song.

  • @lindagage7315
    @lindagage7315 3 години тому +5

    Fantastic job guys! Well done

  • @tara0redwine
    @tara0redwine Годину тому +3

    Yanis at the beginning was epic footage!

  • @stephbrewis5832
    @stephbrewis5832 3 години тому +15

    Rather leave the staircase open at the bottom. Looks better

  • @kaye-q1k
    @kaye-q1k 3 години тому +3

    Love. The opening shots of Yanis with the sledge hammer made me think of Thor and his hammer. Mick your the energrizer bunny you just keep going . Billy my back was yelling ouch seeing you bending while working. Another very busy week. See you next time.

  • @joaoalmendra65
    @joaoalmendra65 2 години тому +1

    Thanks for the ride Billy and to the rest of the team also . Many thanks.

  • @marysell6184
    @marysell6184 2 години тому +1

    Thanks for another very enjoyable video, Billy! I am so impressed by how hard you all work everyday, especially your dad. Well done.

  • @pamabernathy8728
    @pamabernathy8728 2 години тому +1

    Once again, amazing work, & STELLAR editing, Billy!
    Enjoying the comments especially today!!
    My mind needs to be in rural France right now.
    Blessings.

  • @bevwilkerson4772
    @bevwilkerson4772 3 години тому +6

    Such hard workers! 👍🏻

  • @johnalonzi8353
    @johnalonzi8353 3 години тому +9

    Amazing as always Kate😊

  • @N-A-uw5fp
    @N-A-uw5fp 7 хвилин тому

    Love the beginning of this video! I love the SloMo and the music…

  • @dushandesilva2595
    @dushandesilva2595 Годину тому +1

    Iam amazed how you and your team work and attention to detail every one is . Trust the process 😃👊✌️🤞

  • @kenc1800
    @kenc1800 3 години тому +22

    Crack-on THE OPERA …..starring Yanis (The Demolition Man), Billy (our Jack Hammer narrator) and Mick (Ever-Ready Miracle Father of it All)

    • @kenc1800
      @kenc1800 3 години тому +3

      Rhythmic jack hammering followed by shovel full of convent concrete moved Bucket by bucket, wheel barrel after wheel barrel and finally tediously sweeping to expose the granite floors. Well done Billy, Yanis and Mick! You guys really ROCK! Take the weekend off Billy. Your back will thank-you and your family will enjoy it!

  • @elaela86
    @elaela86 2 години тому +3

    Great intro, great music.

  • @andreastieff
    @andreastieff 3 години тому +8

    Very cool today. It’s funny how small the staircase looks in the background,I’m sure it’s just perspective.

  •  3 години тому +37

    Awesome footage of Yanis in the beginning, at his best!! In his element!! Please hit Like & Subscribe for Billy!!! ♥♥♥

  • @marshabentley5276
    @marshabentley5276 3 години тому +10

    Friday greetings from Florida!

  • @dawnemami3089
    @dawnemami3089 2 години тому +3

    😂😂 Yanis is picking up the debris faster than you can make it ❤ gooooo Yanis

  • @wandacasper5612
    @wandacasper5612 3 години тому +10

    Hope everyone has a great weekend

  • @karenmorrison8112
    @karenmorrison8112 2 години тому +2

    What's there to not love about these videos and hard worker's. 💙

  • @GabeWalker-hf7kf
    @GabeWalker-hf7kf 2 години тому +3

    Omg moment 😊 i hope the steps can make a comeback.

  • @merrileeheard3889
    @merrileeheard3889 39 хвилин тому

    Absolutely love the open staircase, but I can see why you would want to maintain the original look!❤

  • @stevenwalker3124
    @stevenwalker3124 2 години тому +1

    Really enjoying following your project...Thanks for the great videos. Crack on!

  • @annfinnegan2791
    @annfinnegan2791 2 години тому +24

    I think stairs look better open i wouldnt seal it up for storage .😊

  • @E_L1000
    @E_L1000 Годину тому +2

    Get a needle scaler to clean up the stones if the concrete is laying directly on the stone slabs.

  • @juliehilton1701
    @juliehilton1701 16 хвилин тому

    Great work love sitting on my settee watching all that hard graft ❤❤❤

  • @Helen-l3i
    @Helen-l3i 2 години тому +4

    Another productive great day!

  • @AprilRaine60
    @AprilRaine60 2 години тому +4

    Underneath the staircase would make a lovely cozy reading nook with a comfortable chair, a table with a nice lamp. A quiet place to just take a minute. Can't you leave the staircase open and exposed?

  • @leerubin1662
    @leerubin1662 3 години тому +8

    Could you show aa picture of the courtyard, and label what's behind each window? Sometimes it's not so easy to determine where each room is.

  • @ionamaclean2698
    @ionamaclean2698 2 години тому +1

    This is a huge effort but I think it will look outstanding. It looks big enough to have a coat/luggage store. I once stayed in a beautiful manor house in Verona and they had turned a staircase area into a mini cocktail lounge with magazines and art books, with tromp l'ouei walls. It was stunning!

  • @marisnak
    @marisnak 3 години тому +1

    Love your choice of music!

  • @busterdee8228
    @busterdee8228 3 години тому +10

    I can just picture Yanis singing that opening.

  • @JimmyJam-cz7ey
    @JimmyJam-cz7ey 2 години тому +5

    Yannis is a beast! So is Papa! Great work guys!

  • @JacobC365
    @JacobC365 3 години тому +1

    Today’s end pose 8/10 - Classic Billy end pose. I liked the dramatic lighting of the stairs in the background. Also the sequence of Yanis demolishing concrete accompanied by opera was cool. Reminded me a bit of some scenes from the movie a clockwork orange😂

  • @paulettebarber7219
    @paulettebarber7219 3 години тому +7

    I find this so interesting!

  • @pmotherat
    @pmotherat 3 години тому +6

    The original floor is beautiful. Why they would corner it up like that is beyond me.

    • @maryanneslater9675
      @maryanneslater9675 2 години тому +1

      The old flagstones are just uneven enough to be a tripping hazard for the elderly nuns. That's probably why it was leveled with sand and concrete. Shame that it spoiled the old paneling on the staircase, though.

  • @teg1265
    @teg1265 2 години тому +1

    Love this channel. Great work

  • @nicolinavincelli9369
    @nicolinavincelli9369 2 години тому

    This convent was built solid, breaking the cement is a very hard job. Can't wait for more surprises? enjoy your weekend......