On French TV last night watched an episode of British Château owners in France. Seeing how you ,Michael, Phil have grown with such confidence and knowledge over the years. It’s quite a contrast how you are more relaxed in front of the camera . Billy, Ed and Phil are the 3 Musketeers of Château owners 🥰
But the dang edited anticipation music and “why is the door open? I thought it was closed!” It’s always the suspension type of activities with them. Hahahahha
I’m trying to remember that it was Michael who opened this door for many of you. I’m hoping that Michael will one day make his channel work like it used to. But if not, best wishes for his art success. ❤️
Thanks Guys, that was a nice surprise video - wasn't expecting anything until next week! It's good to see the old Convent bits getting repurposed everywhere!
I love how all the single things you do add together to feel like such massive progress. That's three less radiators to remove now and the adjustable lighting looks great - very atmospheric.
In my opinion, I think turning the chapel into a wedding venue could be very lucrative for you. Many brides have a fantasy of being married in a beautiful church such as the convent has. Just a suggestion.
The smaller lift may be to prevent overloading it with weight. You are more likely to put more people in when it can't handle it. You are only given the temporary extra room for when needed.
Lighting looked great. When we renovated in Normandy, we bought a village School House. Turned the classroom into a Hall and Living room. Living room 35sqm with 4.2m high ceilings all studded out and dense rockwool backed plasterboard. I installed 4 cast iron radiators. 3 in the living room fed by oil. They were really great at heating. Cost 100 euro for the 4 in around 2005. If I had a period property would have them again.
Lovely episode. Michael getting the radiators he needs, which means you will have to dispose of a few less. If you had the old toilet would be cool, those look wonderful in old restored homes.
The inscription, Montmartre 23 January 1871, refers to the seige of Paris, more specifically to the attempt of seizing the 200 cannon at MontMartre. I think that some family had this dedicated at this chapel who had a family member that was killed there. Either defending the cannon or attempting to seize them. Whoever was killed was from the town.
My partner used to repair lofts for a major hospital they call it the ghost hatch it is indeed to make extra room for coffins/body bags of the dearly departed. And makes perfect sense as your building was used as a hospital
Stunningly Beautiful! The chapel is my favorite room in the Convent! Such an amazing job you are doing! Your admiration and respect shine through every video! Greetings from North Carolina 😊👍🤩🦋⛪🗺️🏞️🌄
I’m with Michael High cisterns are better. When I was a kid that’s what we had. Can you not coax Michael into playing the piano for us. It’s so nice seeing him again. Phil is such a nice man. It’s good seeing him there with both of you.
I am happy you and your family had a holiday. It is important to spend quality time with each other and clear your mind of all the details of this renovation. Nice that Micheal could use your radiators. Enjoyed.
You guys are so funny. Growing up in Chicago, Illinois, US we use to have radiators like them for our heating. They heat really well. You sure get your exercising going up & down the stairs. I get tired just watching. Lol The chapel would be nice to do weddings in. Love from Iow, US.
You ‘ bout gave me a heart attack with that title! GTSY today on a Saturday. Good you rested with your family. ❤ Always good to see Michael, too. Made my day!
Yeah, I'm thinking taking them down the stairs might have been easier. The new lights in the chapel look nice. You can change colors for the holidays. Thanks for sharing your day. 😀
Today's video was such a nice surprise! It's so nice seeing parts of the building getting a new life! I know Michael has mentioned a couple of times wanting to take home a toilet, looks like he missed out again today. Next time! That elevator shaft is always its own kind of adventure, isn't it? I've never noticed those little cubby holes in here in the states, now I will look for them every time!
I’m glad you took advantage of the downtime on the convent and spent the time with Gwen and the boys. Michael didn’t get a toilet. Thank you for the nice surprise of a Saturday video. Please take care, and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Billy if you want to know what floor it is on, instead of having someone ck downstairs, just put some type of red or white paint on the rope (for wach floor) where you are at to see when to stop. Just a suggestion.
Myself as well, the title was frightening. Thanks for Billy just joking, doing such would pervert the convent. If he thought the interesting noises were scary, they'd get much worse with nun's that currently are housed in spirit.
I’ve missed seeing your videos but you do need breaks from working occasionally. Glad to see you back and maybe one of the convent ghosts will have attached itself to the radiators. Michael might have a cottage guest hanging around.
Such a lovely video and so good to see that everyone is well. It's strange having a video on a Saturday but very welcome. I hope you have a good weekend love to you all xxxx
Such a nice surprise to see you on a Saturday, Billy. And I am always impressed with the re-purposing that you & your team do. So glad you had a break with your beautiful wife & kiddos. Blessings from the USA.
Nice! Love those old heaters. I know that lots of people sell them, or get them cleaned and repainted. I am hoping to do that for my house at some point.
The lights are a beautiful addition to the chapel. Every time I see that space, it makes me want to clean and restore it to its old glory - complete with fresh paint, icons, and images. That will be a good day. ☺️
The nebula setting on the lights in the chapel were stunning. The arch to the right of the chapel front, has a wood piece blocking the upper portion; is that going to have to stay, or will you be able to remove it so the arch will have its full height? I think it would be magnificent if the arch was totally open. I really enjoy your vlogs, especially the kitchen makeover. Thanks for sharing. Keith in Texas, USA
So nice to share radiators with your brother. Phil showing up was a nice surprise. So happy you and Gwendolyn were able to get away for a spell with your boys! Rest Sunday so your ready to go back to labor on Monday! ❤
It was really interesting with the elevator. I said you need a new motor but the wife says you will need an entire new lift. I should hope a motor and an inspection should suffice. Not nearly as costly.
Hi Billy, how nice to see a video from you on the weekend...bonus! Great to see Michael & Phil! It's great that things can be used at the cottage! Thank you for sharing, take really good care, have a wonderful rest of the weekend! Kathy x
Good morning from the SF Bay Area. You had me going there for a minute! BUT, I would say that it would be a divine space for concerts as well as weddings. Especially if you get a grand piano, too.
Well, that was a nice surprise Billy! Thank you for that and I hope you had a lovely few days rest with the family. Love what you do, and I look forward to your videos, thank you again X
I can't wait to see a organ installed in the chapel and hear Michael play the song from the movie The Ghost and Mr. Chicken played on a big house organ! It's perfect for a big church organ! For some reason that song has always stuck with me from when I was a kid! The name of it is called: The Haunted Organ by Vic Mizzy. Listen to it on youtube it is so great!
Was getting a little concerned when I didn't see you for 3 days. Glad you had some time away with Gwen and the boys and everything is OK. Hope to Michael's cottage as it progresses.
He did tell us Patreons that they were going away for a proper break. Join us and get the extra videos, photos and updates. Special Q&A for Patreons tomorrow, so join today! 😀
Thanks for sharing on a Saturday! Glad you had a nice time with the family! Love the lighting! A wise lift company should sponsor you to get the lift fixed so they can get loads of advertising from the experience. Wouldn't that be nice! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Did Michael find the toilet he was looking to take for the cottage? It was so interesting to see how the lift operates manually! Thanks for the update? The chapel looks so lovely! Hope you find the perfect organ to fit? Can't wait to hear it in the chapel! Wow! Great things are happening @ the convent!!!
Question- The white panel behind the altar is shaped much like the window to the left. Have you considered looking behind it in case there is a stained glass panel ???
I don't think so. If you remember the Billy said church took many articles away when the building was "de-sanctified?". It looks like there was a statue, probably a crucifix, anchored there. You can see three holes in the wall behind the altar area.
Given the age of the chapel, the white panel would have most likely been covered by a reredos or other type of altar piece sitting behind the tabernacle. Before the Second Vatican council the altar would have been built against that wall. The masonry stubs there now were likely from a later altar that was moved out and a crucifix placed on the rear panel after the sanctuary was wreckovated.
Great to see you back and what a great vlog too. The lighting system is really special. I always worry when that lift comes into the game! Love how Phil was trying to shut Michael in the lift but couldn't because the door jams. 😆 That wouldn't have gone down too well, the joke nor the lift come to that....On that note, looking forward to Monday....😘
The room to the right of the sanctuary was probably the nuns' choir as they would have maintained some enclosure. The stained glass windows don't go with the chapel.
I remember that there's some queries about the structural issues relating to the lift. Since you're looking to make to Convent into a luxury home, why not just have the lift and it's shaft completely removed? Still wouldn't be a cheap exercise but the space you would (regain) on each floor would restore the stairwell closer to it's original grander appearance. The lift shaft really impinges on the space (& light) available to this part of the Convent and is severely limiting factor in how you'd be able to eventually furnish these areas, including the use of a grand chandelier or 3.
This lighting will really make weddings easy to personalize.
can't wait for Michael playing the organ. They can be such wonderful instruments.
On French TV last night watched an episode of British Château owners in France. Seeing how you ,Michael, Phil have grown with such confidence and knowledge over the years. It’s quite a contrast how you are more relaxed in front of the camera . Billy, Ed and Phil are the 3 Musketeers of Château owners 🥰
That was filmed over 5 years ago way before any of us started youtube! but we have all become good friends and enjoy each other’s company!
@@ThePethericks You are all very relaxed in front of camera now. Michael does a good job also, when he films a video!
That was a real unexpected treat, thanks Billy. Nice to see Michael and Phil 🙏❤️
I love it when you boys get into a bit of a folly adventure! The giggles are priceless!
But the dang edited anticipation music and “why is the door open? I thought it was closed!” It’s always the suspension type of activities with them. Hahahahha
It was so nice seeing Michael and Phil in the vlog. I hope y’all had a wonderful time at Disney Paris.
Always happy to see Micheal and Phil. Billy great work . Glad you andGwen got some down time with the kids.
Nice seeing you brothers together ❤ and very nice hearing you and Gwendolyn and the kids had a lovely break away 🥰
I’m trying to remember that it was Michael who opened this door for many of you. I’m hoping that Michael will one day make his channel work like it used to. But if not, best wishes for his art success. ❤️
Thanks Guys, that was a nice surprise video - wasn't expecting anything until next week! It's good to see the old Convent bits getting repurposed everywhere!
I love how all the single things you do add together to feel like such massive progress. That's three less radiators to remove now and the adjustable lighting looks great - very atmospheric.
What a treat seeing Michael and Phil working with you Billy! The humour and the work ethics...top notch!
So nice to see the brothers together.
Hello, you three. It's always good to see Michael and Phil. What a supportive Brother you are Billy.
In my opinion, I think turning the chapel into a wedding venue could be very lucrative for you. Many brides have a fantasy of being married in a beautiful church such as the convent has. Just a suggestion.
And the novelty of it being in a convent (and maybe renting a honeymoon suite in a convent) will get attention. The Kitchen will be an amazing venue.
And the Chateau for rooms and an elegant reception (yours or Anna & Phil's)?
@@sarahmiller5632 deconsecrated i think
Beautiful idea and in a large room could have foldable tables for the guest, with room to dance.
@@myriammoquin2684 You don't need a consecrated room for a wedding. Many weddings take place in mansions, chateaux, & such. Just saying.
The smaller lift may be to prevent overloading it with weight. You are more likely to put more people in when it can't handle it. You are only given the temporary extra room for when needed.
You and Micheal almost have the same voice and speaking certainly the same laugh. Love that you can change the colour of the lightning. 😘
Hi Billy, nice to see Michael and Phil all helping with removal of the heaters for the cottage. Cheers 😅
I love the way you guys joke about the ghosts, makes me chuckle every time.
How wonderful that there will be another connection from the Convent to the Chateau.
Wowzer this was a excellent Surprise on a Saturday ….Thank You Billy
Glad Michael could use the rads. You could have a giant rad and toilet sale someday.
Lighting looked great. When we renovated in Normandy, we bought a village School House. Turned the classroom into a Hall and Living room. Living room 35sqm with 4.2m high ceilings all studded out and dense rockwool backed plasterboard. I installed 4 cast iron radiators. 3 in the living room fed by oil. They were really great at heating. Cost 100 euro for the 4 in around 2005. If I had a period property would have them again.
Lovely episode. Michael getting the radiators he needs, which means you will have to dispose of a few less. If you had the old toilet would be cool, those look wonderful in old restored homes.
The inscription, Montmartre 23 January 1871, refers to the seige of Paris, more specifically to the attempt of seizing the 200 cannon at MontMartre. I think that some family had this dedicated at this chapel who had a family member that was killed there. Either defending the cannon or attempting to seize them. Whoever was killed was from the town.
My partner used to repair lofts for a major hospital they call it the ghost hatch it is indeed to make extra room for coffins/body bags of the dearly departed. And makes perfect sense as your building was used as a hospital
The lights are ….. SPECTACULAR ….. I IMAGINE A CONCERT - lights changing with the music …… so good to see everyone
Stunningly Beautiful! The chapel is my favorite room in the Convent! Such an amazing job you are doing! Your admiration and respect shine through every video! Greetings from North Carolina 😊👍🤩🦋⛪🗺️🏞️🌄
I’m with Michael High cisterns are better. When I was a kid that’s what we had. Can you not coax Michael into playing the piano for us. It’s so nice seeing him again. Phil is such a nice man. It’s good seeing him there with both of you.
Loving the lights ✨️ nice to see Michael recycling ♻️ the radiators
Nice slso to see Phil giving a hsnd xc
Glad to know all is well. Was concerned when new vids weren’t uploaded for 3 days. Glad you and your family enjoyed some away time.
I am happy you and your family had a holiday. It is important to spend quality time with each other and clear your mind of all the details of this renovation. Nice that Micheal could use your radiators. Enjoyed.
You guys are so funny. Growing up in Chicago, Illinois, US we use to have radiators like them for our heating. They heat really well. You sure get your exercising going up & down the stairs. I get tired just watching. Lol The chapel would be nice to do weddings in. Love from Iow, US.
I am always amazed at the shortness of the old doors. I guess the nuns were tiny over 200 years ago!
@@janetpendlebury6808 speak for yourself. I was only. 4ft 11. Now I’m 4 ft9. The incredible shrinking woman. By next year I’ll have disappeared. 😂😂
Shorter doors keep the drafts out.
@@duckweedy yes, I would vote for smaller openings, keep it warmer. And, well women tend to be shorter so it worked there.
You ‘ bout gave me a heart attack with that title! GTSY today on a Saturday. Good you rested with your family. ❤ Always good to see Michael, too. Made my day!
Yeah, I'm thinking taking them down the stairs might have been easier.
The new lights in the chapel look nice. You can change colors for the holidays.
Thanks for sharing your day. 😀
Today's video was such a nice surprise! It's so nice seeing parts of the building getting a new life! I know Michael has mentioned a couple of times wanting to take home a toilet, looks like he missed out again today. Next time! That elevator shaft is always its own kind of adventure, isn't it? I've never noticed those little cubby holes in here in the states, now I will look for them every time!
I’m glad you took advantage of the downtime on the convent and spent the time with Gwen and the boys. Michael didn’t get a toilet. Thank you for the nice surprise of a Saturday video. Please take care, and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
he didn’t feel upto it after hauling those radiators 😂
@@ThePethericks what a bum nackered already!
Billy if you want to know what floor it is on, instead of having someone ck downstairs, just put some type of red or white paint on the rope (for wach floor) where you are at to see when to stop. Just a suggestion.
I’m so glad you were kidding about the nightclub!!! 🌸 🤣
Myself as well, the title was frightening. Thanks for Billy just joking, doing such would pervert the convent. If he thought the interesting noises were scary, they'd get much worse with nun's that currently are housed in spirit.
@@ragdolly22 that would be lovely, I'm sure he has a wonderful, respectful ideas, and such ideas as you commented.
Billy really got me with that one. I was honestly reaching for the unsubscribe.
@@busterdee8228 same.
He changed the title of the original post.
I’ve missed seeing your videos but you do need breaks from working occasionally. Glad to see you back and maybe one of the convent ghosts will have attached itself to the radiators. Michael might have a cottage guest hanging around.
it might help him make videos
It’s amazing that you can help your brother with his restoration and save some items and give them a new life in his project!
Such a lovely video and so good to see that everyone is well. It's strange having a video on a Saturday but very welcome.
I hope you have a good weekend love to you all xxxx
WonderFull! Family time and helping family. Good to see you all here.
Yah didn't expect to see you till next week
Its fun to watch when Phil visits you!
Its fun to watch you anyway, but more fun when you have visitors!
Love the new lighting. What a treat on a Saturday! Thank you!
This was brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing. Cheers!
Such a nice surprise to see you on a Saturday, Billy. And I am always impressed with the re-purposing that you & your team do.
So glad you had a break with your beautiful wife & kiddos.
Blessings from the USA.
Pleased you took time out with your lovely family . Make memories ❤🤗
Nice! Love those old heaters. I know that lots of people sell them, or get them cleaned and repainted. I am hoping to do that for my house at some point.
18:43 If you make the floor area of the lift car bigger, you have to uprate the carrying capacity of the lift mechanism.
Beautiful chapel ❤
The lights are a beautiful addition to the chapel. Every time I see that space, it makes me want to clean and restore it to its old glory - complete with fresh paint, icons, and images. That will be a good day. ☺️
The nebula setting on the lights in the chapel were stunning. The arch to the right of the chapel front, has a wood piece blocking the upper portion; is that going to have to stay, or will you be able to remove it so the arch will have its full height? I think it would be magnificent if the arch was totally open. I really enjoy your vlogs, especially the kitchen makeover. Thanks for sharing. Keith in Texas, USA
So nice to share radiators with your brother. Phil showing up was a nice surprise. So happy you and Gwendolyn were able to get away for a spell with your boys! Rest Sunday so your ready to go back to labor on Monday! ❤
It was really interesting with the elevator. I said you need a new motor but the wife says you will need an entire new lift. I should hope a motor and an inspection should suffice. Not nearly as costly.
I love watching all of you! But I especially love watching familly! So much love! Thank you!!!!!
A weekend treat! Thank you Billy !
Hi Billy, how nice to see a video from you on the weekend...bonus! Great to see Michael & Phil! It's great that things can be used at the cottage! Thank you for sharing, take really good care, have a wonderful rest of the weekend! Kathy x
Always good to see Phil and Michael and i think it great that Michael can use things out of the convent!
Aww lovely to see Michael 🥰
That was so jolly. I can’t wait to see what Michael’s been up to in the gardeners cottage.
Good morning from the SF Bay Area. You had me going there for a minute! BUT, I would say that it would be a divine space for concerts as well as weddings. Especially if you get a grand piano, too.
Well, that was a nice surprise Billy! Thank you for that and I hope you had a lovely few days rest with the family.
Love what you do, and I look forward to your videos, thank you again X
I can't wait to see a organ installed in the chapel and hear Michael play the song from the movie The Ghost and Mr. Chicken played on a big house organ! It's perfect for a big church organ! For some reason that song has always stuck with me from when I was a kid! The name of it is called: The Haunted Organ by Vic Mizzy. Listen to it on youtube it is so great!
My five-year-old self was terrified by that movie. My elder siblings thought that hilarious.
What a fun movie and that organ music would be great!
@@michaelmanning5379 I bet they did!
Questions for Monday: Do you have a kitchen plan decided on? Did you receive any ideas/drawings etc from your followers?
i did! a very many! many beautiful designs!
Was getting a little concerned when I didn't see you for 3 days. Glad you had some time away with Gwen and the boys and everything is OK. Hope to Michael's cottage as it progresses.
He did tell us Patreons that they were going away for a proper break. Join us and get the extra videos, photos and updates. Special Q&A for Patreons tomorrow, so join today! 😀
@@AliWade1971 Thanks.
Oh what a hoot....the three of you together has been a riot to watch . Thanks for sharing your shenanigans, loved it.
Great to see you all together again!! So glad that you were able to help Michael out with the heating of his cottage.
Thanks for sharing on a Saturday! Glad you had a nice time with the family! Love the lighting! A wise lift company should sponsor you to get the lift fixed so they can get loads of advertising from the experience. Wouldn't that be nice! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Hope you had a nice mini vacation.
Enjoyed seeing the bro’s working together ❤
Love seeing Brothers who get along so well!
Hey Billy and Gang- good to see you guys- Hope you enjoyed your time off. :D
Great to hear you got away for a few days and very glad that was why we haven’t seen any new video. Hope you all stay safe and healthy.
Awesome the heaters are getting repurposed at Michaels. Great to hear. Nice to see Phil popping in
When Michael said "my word" on his way down the ladder, I just couldn't stop laughing! You funny guys!!!
You forgot the toilet!! Glad you and the family had a good time. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
Did Michael find the toilet he was looking to take for the cottage? It was so interesting to see how the lift operates manually! Thanks for the update? The chapel looks so lovely! Hope you find the perfect organ to fit? Can't wait to hear it in the chapel! Wow! Great things are happening @ the convent!!!
Hard work but great that you can do some recycling. Phil being there certainly helped, those radiators weigh a ton.
Delightful surprise, always a treat seeing Michael. Glad you had a lovely vacation, but I can't hardly wait for Monday 😌
Missed you the last few days, but glad to hear that you and the family were able to spend some time together.
You do such beautiful camera work! The footage in the chapel was amazing.
Great to be able to reuse the radiators.
Question- The white panel behind the altar is shaped much like the window to the left. Have you considered looking behind it in case there is a stained glass panel ???
I don't think so. If you remember the Billy said church took many articles away when the building was "de-sanctified?". It looks like there was a statue, probably a crucifix, anchored there. You can see three holes in the wall behind the altar area.
Given the age of the chapel, the white panel would have most likely been covered by a reredos or other type of altar piece sitting behind the tabernacle. Before the Second Vatican council the altar would have been built against that wall. The masonry stubs there now were likely from a later altar that was moved out and a crucifix placed on the rear panel after the sanctuary was wreckovated.
Thank you Billy, Hello Michael great to see you and Phil too! 🎉
So glad you were having some fun with your lovely wife and boys!!
I wonder if you can sell all the other radiators that you won’t be using - must be a market for them. Glad Michael will put the 3 he took to good use.
Awesome idea for lighting the chapel!
Did Michael forget his throne?
The best Sunday morning viewing ever Thanks Billy 🇦🇺🦘
What a nice surprise!
It was a Fun adventure. Thanks for sharing!!!
Kathy
Washington State 👋🏻
Billy I thought you were doing a trick video as you being in two places at ones. Then I realized it was Michael with you.😊
Great to see you back and what a great vlog too. The lighting system is really special. I always worry when that lift comes into the game! Love how Phil was trying to shut Michael in the lift but couldn't because the door jams. 😆 That wouldn't have gone down too well, the joke nor the lift come to that....On that note, looking forward to Monday....😘
Thanks!
Thank you Ellen!! 😘
Nice surprise! Glad you had a good rest with your family. ❤️. It was fun having a laugh with you, Phil and Michael.
The room to the right of the sanctuary was probably the nuns' choir as they would have maintained some enclosure. The stained glass windows don't go with the chapel.
What? Saturday video? Nice Suprice🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
What you'd have to look for in that elevator hatch is Graffiti - like "let me out!"
I remember that there's some queries about the structural issues relating to the lift. Since you're looking to make to Convent into a luxury home, why not just have the lift and it's shaft completely removed? Still wouldn't be a cheap exercise but the space you would (regain) on each floor would restore the stairwell closer to it's original grander appearance.
The lift shaft really impinges on the space (& light) available to this part of the Convent and is severely limiting factor in how you'd be able to eventually furnish these areas, including the use of a grand chandelier or 3.
Awesome repurposing. Take care and thanks for sharing 👍👏❤️