Marc wearing shoes - not sandals - raking cobble!!!! 😎SO, so excited to see this progress on the sewage system. 💪 Marc has done an amazing job designing this ecosystem. The chateau land won't know how lucky it is after all these centuries. And you can all have all the hot baths and toilets you want!
The whole family is working on this big project! The children helping in the gravel beds were a joy to watch! BTW: The map and your diagram helps a lot to understand the layout of the sewage system.
Oh wow ! What a challenging project ! Sand, gravel, broken equipment, failed help, Just the physical effort to keep the project moving along ! Whew ! Well done all !
Congratulations, Amy and Marc, on being able to move forward. It must have been quite frustrating to wait for this to be finished; just in time to plant before the really cold weather comes, too. It's lovely to see your children growing up. Your property will be amazing when you've finished.
The diagram was SO helpful and I realized how so many of our earlier suggestions were well intended but impossible.😂 I was holding my breath thinking “Oh no, another setback!” And then I was so overjoyed to see it all fall in to place! 🎉 So happy to see everyone able to participate - and its all documented so Clemont can watch that tractor in action anytime! I wish I could give you a big hug and say its all coming together!❤ Looking forward to the next installment! Very exciting - congrats! 😊
I kept imagining how all those big machines would look through the kids' eyes! Pretty awesome to my eyes, too! So glad this difficult job was finally ticked off the list!
I’ve been watching from the beginning and I think this has been my favourite vlog. I love what you are doing in such an eco friendly way! The children are so precious.🤗🇨🇦
I am so happy that work is moving on with your sewage system. It is a major project. I understand your frustration getting contractors to help. The children are so adorable. ❤
There is a video about High Grove own by Prince Charles had a sewage garden put in on the property. But he didn't have the slope your having to deal with. Glad that your finally moving forward with your plans for self-sustainability.
While not beautiful it is a great advancement of the project to renovate the château. Congratulations! Personally prefer the ponds rather than a septic tank. I think it is ecologically much better.
Congratulations in getting the ponds sorted out... what a nightmare time for you guys, talking about events working against you.. so glad you were able to get it all done before the october rains arrived.. I bet Marc was pulling his hair out... Look forward to seeing the system develop.. Robb Torremolinos Spain..
Yay!!! Finally seeing the sewage ponds prepared for the reeds has to be a monumental landmark in accomplishing your goals for the property. You have waited soooo long on others to make this happen. What satisfaction you must be feeling. I’m always so impressed with the way you both do whatever it takes to get the job done. This time with excellent help from Margot and the kids😅
Amy, I find you and Marc to have patience of steel when you experience a set back in your projects. I could see and feel the disappointment you and Marc felt, but you kept your cool and waited for things to be sorted in order to move forward. It is a marvel that everything finally fell into place. ❤
What a tremdous achievement! Seeing a light at the end if the tunnel, I imagine. I really feel out of the loop, but am living on veteran benefits and every cent has to go toward paying bills, so no patron status for me. I hope you have moved into the coach house by now.
I must say even though things didn’t go as planned, your views from that window are beautiful. Looks just like a painting. The children are getting big and they are so adorable helping with the gravel. What a huge step forward for you. I’m so happy for you both. xx
Yippee 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉After a few hiccups, it finally worked out 💪 it’s always something with renovations. So thrilled for you that this major roadblock has finally opened up. Loved your maps and your children were such cute helpers. Poor Pepper, so much supervising is tiresome 😂😂😂Looking forward to seeing the next steps 😍😘
Oh thanks so much for sharing. What I love about your channel is that it’s reality. I love that you and Marc gradually but determinanally if that’s a word overcome the challenges. I remember how hard my life was when I had children at the ages of yours and I am awed by your progress. Be encouraged you are a beautiful Mum and a beautiful wife.
Just some FYI.. my high school friend's father was stationed in the mideast desert during WWII.. He told me they did #1 in 18 inches of sand and it came out clear at the other end and they reused it. Must be in some army manual somewhere! either backhoe or excavator.. we use the excavator to build retainer walls and backhoe to move dirt. you are in a pickle.. it will all sort it self out in the end! Amy, whenever I go to the lumber store I ask for the tarps the lumber comes wrapped in.. Not sure if you have it.. I use those tarps for so much hauling around the farm.. Weeds etc.. But you could put it down before the gravel on the grass... Those tarps are heavy duty and much better than anything you buy.. and I get them for free here in Cda.
Fantastic to see this project moving on. I saw a video on tv here in Australia quite a few years ago where they installed a system like this. I love that you are doing this.
It's the first time we've really tried it but I liked the result. Glad you did. The difficulty can be remembering the imagined dialogue from the filming when it actually comes to editing!
Thank goodness for the heavy equipment at last, definitely worth waiting for. But still a lot of back-breaking work. I loved all your helpers, especislly the little ones. ❤
What a long wait you have had and so many set backs so to get this bit done must feel so satisfying. At least you are in charge of the planting and not waiting for other people so hopefully that has also now been done
I'm glad it all worked out in the end. Is the tipping bucket or the connecting pipes in place or is that the next chapter in the poo saga? Multiple loos will be so convenient around such a big place. Well done all of you.
Oh no, lol I would hope we Americans are known for the Lipton French Onion powdered package dip 😂 on another funny note, Americans have another "classic" and I say lightly casserole called Funeral Potatoes aka Mormon Potatoes. Check it out, what's not to love potatoes and cheesey goodness and a great autumnal side dish. Love to all Landers from potatoes country Idaho USA 🤗🍂🧡🍁
Oh that's good to get done, crap that Marc was so stressed. I didn't know about tipper buckets - it makes sense. Hopefully it wont smell, being that close to the house. Being a Brit, with no plant knowledge, I'd call it a digger or JCB. Interesting to see a modern version. It looked marginal - I don't think it wouldn't have been able to do it if it was any wetter.
@@LostGardensofChateauRosieres I can hardly wait till the sh!t flows downhill and not in the dreadful work related metaphorical way but actually literally.
What I would love to hear you expand on is the discovery of the original fireplace hidden behind a modern glass and gas insert!! And I was so happy when you were able to get the ironwork back from the previous owner. That segment astounded me in several ways!@@LostGardensofChateauRosieres
How wonderful to have the sewage ponds finally filled with gravel! (I don't think I ever could have envisioned myself feeling happy for someone in that regard- lol) I remember ya'll digging them. One more Huge check off your list! Congratulations!
I've been out of the loop for three months with my own move to France from the US. So good to see your progress! Juliette and Clemente seem to be enjoying the work, too. 😃
@@LostGardensofChateauRosieres no, not airdrop, air conveying. Lots of air keeps sand fluid and it can easily flow down a pipe to its destination. Just need enough 6" pipe to go from the sand pile to the ponds. Doesn't need to be straight.
@@genelane2243 Ah I think that would have become very expensive due to the distance, and we've got large stones as well as sand and gravel. Also a large part of the problem would be loading the sand, gravel and stones actually into the pipes - there are several tons of it!
It looks so warm at your place now. When have you been filming? Here snow is already due to come. Your plan of having this ecosystem is amazing. Are you going for permaculture? Wishing you both strength for your project❤
Is there any way you can make a slippery slide all the way down, using a tarpaulin. Or even place a Tarpaulin down on the grass. You’ve probably addressed all the tips and thought of all this already !😊
bon courage with everything ❤ I loved this video although I was stressed for you … I also enjoyed to see the exterior of your beautiful chateau from different angles in its whole … thank you for sharing all these difficult experiences … you needed to make more effort for filming too …
No we've decided to have Christmas in the main Chateau, since the work on it won't be starting immediately, and make a fresh start in the new year! But work is going well.
The design was produced by a company approved by the government department that oversees sewage issues (I've temporarily forgotten its name). We had multiple visits from the department throughout to check that it was progressing in an approved manner. So we're all above board, for sure!
It’s a bit tricky here because we’re in a particularly dry area, and at the moment we’re focussed on harnessing the water from our various springs, but we’re actually working on a pioneering government programme to develop natural irrigation of our future agriculture. Watch this space!
Why could you not get a hand winch and string up a cable system, scoop up gravel or sand, put in your rubber buckets with handles, and use the winch to send it up and down the hill?
Firstly it would take a huge amount of time and cost quite a bit in resources, but also the slope is so long and steep that a single cable would not stretch taut, even if there were sufficiently large trees at the top and bottom. Remember it’s heavy stone and gravel. Also it would take forever to load buckets one by one. It would take a couple or solid weeks to move the sand and gravel like that. When we have hundreds of other projects going on at the same time it’s better to wait for the right equipment!
Marc wearing shoes - not sandals - raking cobble!!!! 😎SO, so excited to see this progress on the sewage system. 💪 Marc has done an amazing job designing this ecosystem. The chateau land won't know how lucky it is after all these centuries. And you can all have all the hot baths and toilets you want!
The whole family is working on this big project! The children helping in the gravel beds were a joy to watch!
BTW: The map and your diagram helps a lot to understand the layout of the sewage system.
Oh wow ! What a challenging project ! Sand, gravel, broken equipment, failed help, Just the physical effort to keep the project moving along ! Whew ! Well done all !
Woo hoo! So glad you’ve been able to make progress on this massive project!
Congratulations, Amy and Marc, on being able to move forward. It must have been quite frustrating to wait for this to be finished; just in time to plant before the really cold weather comes, too. It's lovely to see your children growing up. Your property will be amazing when you've finished.
I would call that a "front end loader with a back hoe" or, as it was known on the farms in New Zealand, a drain digger.
So sorry about the stress this has caused it’s not enough to have one but three problems especially after all this time waiting.
So pleased you have found someone and your project is moving forward
What an adult emotion, being excited (and a bit entertained) by a sewage system! Lol
The diagram was SO helpful and I realized how so many of our earlier suggestions were well intended but impossible.😂 I was holding my breath thinking “Oh no, another setback!” And then I was so overjoyed to see it all fall in to place! 🎉 So happy to see everyone able to participate - and its all documented so Clemont can watch that tractor in action anytime! I wish I could give you a big hug and say its all coming together!❤ Looking forward to the next installment! Very exciting - congrats! 😊
I kept imagining how all those big machines would look through the kids' eyes! Pretty awesome to my eyes, too! So glad this difficult job was finally ticked off the list!
I’ve been watching from the beginning and I think this has been my favourite vlog. I love what you are doing in such an eco friendly way! The children are so precious.🤗🇨🇦
Thank you Sarah that’s very kind.
So pleased for you that this is finally done! Calls for a landmark celebration!
This is such a large, important project. Glad to see you are finally being able to get it done.
I am so happy that work is moving on with your sewage system. It is a major project. I understand your frustration getting contractors to help.
The children are so adorable. ❤
There is a video about High Grove own by Prince Charles had a sewage garden put in on the property. But he didn't have the slope your having to deal with. Glad that your finally moving forward with your plans for self-sustainability.
That digger was just what you needed! We call it a backhoe in Canada. Lots of progress - so happy for you!
So good to see the eco-pond coming along ❤
While not beautiful it is a great advancement of the project to renovate the château. Congratulations! Personally prefer the ponds rather than a septic tank. I think it is ecologically much better.
Congratulations in getting the ponds sorted out... what a nightmare time for you guys, talking about events working against you.. so glad you were able to get it all done before the october rains arrived.. I bet Marc was pulling his hair out...
Look forward to seeing the system develop..
Robb Torremolinos Spain..
Would the ponds be affected by climate change/drought? Very excited for you guys to finally see this done after such a long wait!
They are fed by waste water from the buildings so as long as that keeps flowing they’re ok!
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going"! You all make a terrific team! 🥰
Yay!!! Finally seeing the sewage ponds prepared for the reeds has to be a monumental landmark in accomplishing your goals for the property. You have waited soooo long on others to make this happen. What satisfaction you must be feeling. I’m always so impressed with the way you both do whatever it takes to get the job done. This time with excellent help from Margot and the kids😅
I love Juliet’s bed head
Amy, I find you and Marc to have patience of steel when you experience a set back in your projects. I could see and feel the disappointment you and Marc felt, but you kept your cool and waited for things to be sorted in order to move forward. It is a marvel that everything finally fell into place. ❤
Here in Midwestern USA we call that tractor a backhoe! The driver/operator was top notch ! So happy for your family dreams coming true ❣️
He was incredible. I was in awe watching him.
What a tremdous achievement! Seeing a light at the end if the tunnel, I imagine.
I really feel out of the loop, but am living on veteran benefits and every cent has to go toward paying bills, so no patron status for me. I hope you have moved into the coach house by now.
So have you are moved along with this project. I love that you are having an eco sewage system.
massive project I engineered my septic system at 1,100.00 vs 12,000.00 with your system in so far away the key is lots and lots of water.
I must say even though things didn’t go as planned, your views from that window are beautiful. Looks just like a painting. The children are getting big and they are so adorable helping with the gravel. What a huge step forward for you. I’m so happy for you both. xx
Fascinating project! SO glad you finally got the equipment you needed 🥰
Yippee 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉After a few hiccups, it finally worked out 💪 it’s always something with renovations. So thrilled for you that this major roadblock has finally opened up. Loved your maps and your children were such cute helpers. Poor Pepper, so much supervising is tiresome 😂😂😂Looking forward to seeing the next steps 😍😘
Oh thanks so much for sharing. What I love about your channel is that it’s reality. I love that you and Marc gradually but determinanally if that’s a word overcome the challenges. I remember how hard my life was when I had children at the ages of yours and I am awed by your progress. Be encouraged you are a beautiful Mum and a beautiful wife.
How very kind of you Debbie, thank you! It feels like walking through treacle half of the time but we're gradually progressing!
Very 😊 for this project to fall onto place 😊 really a family project love how clemant and Juliette got involved 😊❤🎉❤
Just some FYI.. my high school friend's father was stationed in the mideast desert during WWII.. He told me they did #1 in 18 inches of sand and it came out clear at the other end and they reused it. Must be in some army manual somewhere! either backhoe or excavator.. we use the excavator to build retainer walls and backhoe to move dirt. you are in a pickle.. it will all sort it self out in the end! Amy, whenever I go to the lumber store I ask for the tarps the lumber comes wrapped in.. Not sure if you have it.. I use those tarps for so much hauling around the farm.. Weeds etc.. But you could put it down before the gravel on the grass... Those tarps are heavy duty and much better than anything you buy.. and I get them for free here in Cda.
It’s all fixed now! It was just a couple of days when things went a bit wrong due to circumstances beyond our control!
Fantastic to see this project moving on. I saw a video on tv here in Australia quite a few years ago where they installed a system like this. I love that you are doing this.
The smile on Marc’s face says it all. 😜
Hubby says they’re either classed as an excavator/tractor digger 🤷♀️
In my opinion this is a very successful video vlog when narrative runs over moving pictures. Well done.
It's the first time we've really tried it but I liked the result. Glad you did. The difficulty can be remembering the imagined dialogue from the filming when it actually comes to editing!
Great diagrams! Good progress - thanks for sharing ;)
Poor Marc! 😕 He needs more rake minions.
It was so tough when the digger broke down! But we got through it, all taking our turn!
Wonderful progress! Very happy for you Marc & Amy 👏👏❤️
At last you are progressing with the ponds What a very frustrating start but all is well now 😊
Finally some good news for you on the septic system. 👏👏
Hopefully Clement enjoys the footage.
Love seeing all the work being done. I know you guys stay busy.
That looks like a job well done 😁
Thank goodness for the heavy equipment at last, definitely worth waiting for. But still a lot of back-breaking work. I loved all your helpers, especislly the little ones. ❤
Loved the diagrams to better understand the project!
What a long wait you have had and so many set backs so to get this bit done must feel so satisfying. At least you are in charge of the planting and not waiting for other people so hopefully that has also now been done
Oh my dears - so happy for you. It has been such a long wait and no other answer, but gritting your teeth and getting through it. Bravo!
Yay!!! Finally!!!! 🤸♀🤸♀🤸♀🤩💜👍
I'll never take my toilet for granted again. Amazing endeavor, well done everyone 👏👏
I'm glad it all worked out in the end. Is the tipping bucket or the connecting pipes in place or is that the next chapter in the poo saga? Multiple loos will be so convenient around such a big place. Well done all of you.
Tipping bucket is here but not yet in place. You’re absolutely right that’s next, along with connecting pipes.
Oh no, lol I would hope we Americans are known for the Lipton French Onion powdered package dip 😂 on another funny note, Americans have another "classic" and I say lightly casserole called Funeral Potatoes aka Mormon Potatoes. Check it out, what's not to love potatoes and cheesey goodness and a great autumnal side dish. Love to all Landers from potatoes country Idaho USA 🤗🍂🧡🍁
Think this might have been meant for Stephanie's channel!
Another memory your doing a great job 🎉xxx
Oh that's good to get done, crap that Marc was so stressed.
I didn't know about tipper buckets - it makes sense. Hopefully it wont smell, being that close to the house.
Being a Brit, with no plant knowledge, I'd call it a digger or JCB. Interesting to see a modern version. It looked marginal - I don't think it wouldn't have been able to do it if it was any wetter.
Exciting times! Great child labor! 😂
Ha ha - not sure if they were more of a hindrance or a help!
my heart goes out to you
It’s all good now!
Love your approach of wanting to be self sufficient.
Beautiful family and lovely doggie ❤
It's funny how as an adult a sewage system is exciting.
😂 I’ve always been amused that this is the project most people ask us about from our time on the TV!
@@LostGardensofChateauRosieres I can hardly wait till the sh!t flows downhill and not in the dreadful work related metaphorical way but actually literally.
What I would love to hear you expand on is the discovery of the original fireplace hidden behind a modern glass and gas insert!! And I was so happy when you were able to get the ironwork back from the previous owner. That segment astounded me in several ways!@@LostGardensofChateauRosieres
What a project. All the family helping. You are so organised. The map explained it well. Thank you.
Flushables, can't wait.
😂
Wow, what a job and I'm so happy to see all this coming together for you finally!
Amazing and interesting project. Incredible!! Congratulations.
Aw, a lovely treat❤
That was an extraordinary accomplishment!
Bravo ✨🌞✨
How wonderful to have the sewage ponds finally filled with gravel! (I don't think I ever could have envisioned myself feeling happy for someone in that regard- lol) I remember ya'll digging them. One more Huge check off your list! Congratulations!
Ha ha ha - our sewage system is one of our most popular projects for people to watch!
Wow!
I've been out of the loop for three months with my own move to France from the US. So good to see your progress! Juliette and Clemente seem to be enjoying the work, too. 😃
Welcome back!
Congratulations.🇨🇦✅👍
Very cool machine, so happy you found someone to help.
Great team and hoping marc feels excited this piece is coming together❤️
Nice to see your progress with the sewage ponds x
Hi, a tractorpal in Australia is called a backhoe . I'm enjoying your new vlog very much 😊
What a great poo system. 😂❤❤❤❤❤❤
My first thought for getting gravel and sand to the ponds was air conveying. The coarsest gravel might be a problem, but the sand is easy.
Air conveying? It's not accessible by helicopter because of the forest.
@@LostGardensofChateauRosieres no, not airdrop, air conveying. Lots of air keeps sand fluid and it can easily flow down a pipe to its destination. Just need enough 6" pipe to go from the sand pile to the ponds. Doesn't need to be straight.
@@genelane2243 Ah I think that would have become very expensive due to the distance, and we've got large stones as well as sand and gravel. Also a large part of the problem would be loading the sand, gravel and stones actually into the pipes - there are several tons of it!
So exciting!
That looked very stressful for you both, a good job completed
In Australia the generic term for the big tractor with the big bucket is; a backhoe loader. :)
Exciting ❣️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
My favourite channel! Love you all. ❤👋😀🇨🇦
best to you
Life got in the way so I am behind on watching my favourite u tube channels 😥Hope you had a wonderful Christmas & New Year 🎇🍾
Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤
In Canada, this is called a front-end loader. 😊Also a backhoe loader.
It looks so warm at your place now. When have you been filming? Here snow is already due to come.
Your plan of having this ecosystem is amazing. Are you going for permaculture?
Wishing you both strength for your project❤
This was filmed in September but this year we had similar weather right through to late October! It froze this morning though.
Is there any way you can make a slippery slide all the way down, using a tarpaulin. Or even place a Tarpaulin down on the grass. You’ve probably addressed all the tips and thought of all this already !😊
All the stones, gravel and sand are down there now thankfully!
Wow amazing project…you have great vision ❤
Bravo ❤
well done
Yurah! Congrats!
bon courage with everything ❤ I loved this video although I was stressed for you … I also enjoyed to see the exterior of your beautiful chateau from different angles in its whole … thank you for sharing all these difficult experiences … you needed to make more effort for filming too …
Is Margo a permanent resident with you now she certainly likes to muck in😊
She’s our au pair for a year!
In The States we call that tractor a back hoe.
So satisfying to watch 😃
Tractor description? Tractor with Bucket - admittedly a fancy bucket - & Back hoe on the back. :-)
big project indeed , we supposed to do ours , but we will skip a year and pay the fine , bon courage 👍
We were quite late with ours but never got fined. We just showed them that we were gradually making progress.
Will you be all moved in to the coach house before Christmas then ?
No we've decided to have Christmas in the main Chateau, since the work on it won't be starting immediately, and make a fresh start in the new year! But work is going well.
So do you have to submit this black waste processing system to the local French council / environmental council ?
The design was produced by a company approved by the government department that oversees sewage issues (I've temporarily forgotten its name). We had multiple visits from the department throughout to check that it was progressing in an approved manner. So we're all above board, for sure!
Did you think about swales keeping the rainwater for your gardens as Millison is suggesting in permaculture.
It’s a bit tricky here because we’re in a particularly dry area, and at the moment we’re focussed on harnessing the water from our various springs, but we’re actually working on a pioneering government programme to develop natural irrigation of our future agriculture. Watch this space!
@@LostGardensofChateauRosieres I will watch🤗👍
Why could you not get a hand winch and string up a cable system, scoop up gravel or sand, put in your rubber buckets with handles, and use the winch to send it up and down the hill?
Firstly it would take a huge amount of time and cost quite a bit in resources, but also the slope is so long and steep that a single cable would not stretch taut, even if there were sufficiently large trees at the top and bottom. Remember it’s heavy stone and gravel. Also it would take forever to load buckets one by one. It would take a couple or solid weeks to move the sand and gravel like that. When we have hundreds of other projects going on at the same time it’s better to wait for the right equipment!
🙂
SO SO sorry Marc so frustrating