46 Dairy Cows To The Rescue - Doing It Ourselves
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ย. 2024
- See What happens when we run out of milk at the chateau.
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Video Music:
Live a Little - Dream Cave
Danse Des Mirlitons - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Diaphanous Dreamcoats - Patrik Almkvisth
A Thousand moons Ago - Johannes Bornlöf
My name is Michael Petherick and I live with my family at Chateau de la Basmaignee in north west France.
My brother and his fiancé bought this building with some inheritance money three years ago and we are slowly restoring it to live in, and run as a business.
It’s always a financial struggle to keep the place going and we have to work hard to keep our heads above water, but we love it and wouldn’t have It any other way.
When they knew that they were buying the château, my brother asked me if I would like to move over and take part in their new adventure... so I packed my bags, gave up my life in England and moved here to help bring this place back to life.
We do all the renovations ourselves including construction, decorating and collecting antique furniture that we buy cheaply to restore. Our goal is to fill the château with beauty and life as it once was.
I have a passion for history, art and all things old.
These videos are a series of stories about my life and experiences living in a French castle
I’ll be showing all aspects of life here, from renovation and DIY, to crafts and baking, art, daily life and a bit of fun thrown in for good measure. There’s much more to see and our journey is still just beginning.
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I love that a cup of tea turned into a whole milking adventure
With demon eyed cows!
The milk outing turned into a day trip 😁 wonderful.
I could see Michael doing a series inviting us into his cottage and sitting down with a cup of tea, then reading a children’s book. I picture it being like a cross between Mr. Rogers and a Bob Ross tutorial with happy little trees!
Children really need that kind of gentle and innocent entertainment!
'Just loved this episode- the dairy adventure, the snow, the puppies in the basket, the tea preparation with Spode, etc., etc. Your music choices are perfect and so relaxing. Thank you, Michael for such beauty and bliss!
Michael chooses the most appropriate and atmospheric music. Beautiful .💕
Michael, you’re living “the life”.
the snow scene, nature in all her glory...epic and heartfelt
Glad to see your back in the swing of things and are smiling again.
@Real Aiglon Take your Political correctness elsewhere, I meant no harm or offense to Michael and only a PC tRoLl would try to make something offensive where none was intended. We love Michael and his content and his fans are not going to let his channel be wrecked by the likes of you.
@@RR98guy pretty sure they're just pointing out your grammar mistake - you meant "you're" not "your"
@@laurenhayward6183 I was never a good student, I stand corrected. I should have instead said "I am glad to see you are back"...I always mess up things with apostrophy's and always get the rule about what comes after "v" in words "I" or "e" after "v" like in the word "recieve" A good number of us whom have English as our native tongue mess up a lot more than even I do after reaching 60 years of age. I was an even poorer student in the German, Spanish and Hungarian classes I took over the years.
That being hopefully now put to rest I still want to say how much I enjoy the channel and look forward to new episodes.
@@RR98guy just try remember that your is used to show possession, as in "Is that your car?". Also, the apostrophe in "you're" is being used to replace in letter. In this case, it is the "a" from the word "are". Something else, if you are interested, Is the saying "i before e except after c". Of course, as happens so often in English, there are exceptions. Please know that I am not criticizing you, just trying to help. Take care.
@@cremebrulee4759 Understood, No offense taken. Thank you for your comment.
I am sitting needlepointing on a grey soon to snow February day in New York, all cozy in front of a fire and watching your newest vlog. You are so talented. Your cinematography with a beautiful choice of music is such a beautiful gift to us!
The music is so special I agree
I was just getting ready to make the same comment! 😊❤️
I live North of Cincinnati, Ohio USA 🇺🇸.
Michael does an amazing job with cinematography.
Always enjoy his music selection.
The cinematics and editing and music is always mint. Can't get enough of it!
Sitting in front of my fire in New York as well. Awaiting the snow.... and the SPRING. So happy Michael is part of that process!
And I'am sitting on my oh so comfy bed overlooking the Indian Ocean...hottest time of the year here in WA... next month March, things start to cool down thankfully, ...
keep them coming Michael!...part of your appeal is that you don't try too hard at
anything, and keep the overall content simple and appealing about everyday things...
like the above . Helen
I’m old enough to be your grandmother so a piece of advice. Take your helper to a brocante and buy him some warmer clothes and waterproof boots haha. Loved to watch the cows. The snow and the babies snuggled in front of AGA so beautiful.
Since he’s Swedish, he should already own proper clothes. Unless he is a city boy or a really poor packer. 😉
I suspect - compared to Sweden, it is not that cold...
It would be a good idea for them to have extea work schoes at the chateau. In many sizes, 38-46 so that most people could lend a pair just in case they need help doing something.
Memories from my Grandmas milking barn as a girl in the 50 and 60s .
All done by hand.
She also milked goats.
Her name was Mable Deltha Days she lived to be 100 yrs old.
Farmed 80 acreage raised 12 children.
Awsome woman of strength and Integrity.
Yay. Michael's back. And smiling. I'm so glad you reached out for help and got a camera man. Don't be afraid to ask for what you need. And I love seeing the cows voluntarily lining up for their breast pump. They seem very happy for the relief. Thanks for the glimpse into off grid French cottage living. You do it with such style.
The silver lining to Michael’s getting removed from the mainstream TV show was that they/he was able to create more personal, artful, and classy videos on his OWN channel. Love the shots and the choice of BG music.
Michael is back on the top step with his verve and smile. So good to see and thr future looks great
Ages ago, my gran was able to still buy unpasturized milk and she would put some in a jar, with a pinch of salt and let us roll and shake the jar until we'd made butter. She'd also make fresh bread the same day. I was such a treat.
Some of the things they did years ago was the best ❤️🇬🇧
That sounds absolutely fabulous !
Same memories ❤️🙏
Same memories ❤️🙏
I heard the leftover milk from the butter makes the best scones. 💕
Your neighbors house is GORGEOUS !
Isn't it! Stunning.
"They just know it's time." That milk is pressing on them and they need relief !!!
Yup, my family's cows used to crowd around the entrance to the barn waiting to be let in and when they opened the doors they would file in one at a time. They were good girls.
I know how that felt! 😂😂
Oh my..any mother that has nursed her babies knows that feeling all too well!!
@@bridgetmustard5285 :) same
It is nice that your camera man insists on helping you instead of just watching those people are hard to come by.
The memory for me has never faded about when I was a young we always hand-milked the cows and even now after all these years I can still do it as though it was yesterday. Drinking the milk fresh from the cow has probably given the health I still enjoy at my age.
Raw milk is extremely healthy. Why they outlawed it in most states, I'll never know.
@@chasethecat3839 :I can still get the fresh milk from the cow delivered to my door in time for my first coffee of the day and that is only 30 minutes after the milking. In my country it's regulated but not unlawful as long as the farmer is a registered supplier of the raw milk.
@@Curiosity-NZ thats wonderful...I have to travel to get it..only get up that way a few times a year
Well that was an unexpected pleasure. Here in Wisconsin (the dairy state) we've lost so many small family owned dairy farms. It was great to see this one in operation. Our beautiful family farms with 30 to 40 cows have given way to large operations with 1,000 or more cows. Thanks for giving us this glimpse inside the small family farm. Enjoy that tea!
Should make postcards of this place absolutely stunning .
Michael I have lost two sons and sometimes your video's bring what is in within my heart xxx
❤️
Oh Maria - tragic. My mother lost 2..one before I was born but my brother was 21 when he passed. You never stop missing them. I hated watching my mom in that pain. No mother should know it. May God bless you with peace til u see them again.
So sorry ❤️
Bless you for responding, Michael!
I’m sure it meant the world to, Maria.
❤️💕❤️
Lovely cows and the neighbor's farmhouse looks beautiful. So much fun when you invite us into your warm, cozy kitchen. It seems such a short time since it was empty and derelict.
Today’s episode brought to you by Milk.
🥛“Yeah it’s Milk!”
That farm is so cool! I like how chill and polite those cows are. They look very well taken care of and really content with their life. Also a thousand liters from just 46 cows sounds crazy 🤯 Those are some happy pop fan cows 🤣
It must be that nutritious chateau hay! 😊
Michael, I've loved your channel since the very beginning. I must say Elias is a wonderful addition!
Nice balance between Michael and Elias
Is Elias his new boyfriend?
@@Cassander_von_Quitzow cameraman/editor is all we have been told
@@Cassander_von_Quitzow I think it would great if things work out that way. They make a cute couple.
@@larryvilledude9415 And whats with this redhead boy he spent the last week in Madrid? This Gustavo?
The place looks gorgeous under the blanket of snow
Michael it is so good to see the old Michael is back, uplifted I am sure from support from your charming family ! Plus friends like Stephanie ! But what a turn around and thank god you were so brave and shared the hurt with the world ! Just see how they happily supported you, Karma comes around Michael and I see perhaps others shall not be quite so happy with a bruised ego
Loved seeing the cows milked. How lucky you are to have such wonderful neighbors.
Snowscape looks so beautiful...it’s turns everything to a childhood magic of yester years.
This was joyful and unbelievably gorgeous. The end moved me to tears - such beauty. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I'm in Colorado, USA and it's negative13 degrees Fahrenheit outside. Fortunately, I have a beautiful house, a roaring fire, a crock full of ham hocks and beans, fresh cornbread baking in the oven, my new Australian shepherd puppy keeping my feet warm, and a new "Doing It Ourselves" video to watch.
That sounds lovely, except for the
- 13. Enjoy!
Elias is an AWESOME add to the channel. Good choice, Michael! Loved this video and it's great to see you smiling and laughing again.
Agreed! Elias is happy, friendly, a good camera man, and cute :) Great addition to Michael's already fantastic channel!
Even menial tasks are charming when Michael’s involved. Beautiful vlog. Truely enjoyable 😊
That neighbour dairy house is fantastic looking and what an unexpected adventure. Thanks Michael, cheers.
Love this channel! The cinematography is just gorgeous, the content is interesting, soothing, and endearing. Just love it. ❤️
As good as any movie but better than TV
What wonderful neighbors. Human and bovine.
I’m just itching to organize that open shed, make it a little more tidy and optimize the space 😜 maybe a nice walkway from the gate on the side of the chateau, across the front of the shed to where it would connect with the path in front of the cottage.
When does the summer foreign guest worker program begin?!
Right???
Omg yes me too lmao
The chateau and the snow and hearing the music created such a wanderlust that I can’t form words to describe.
Glad you are smiling and laughing , you have a great eye for beauty
Oh Michael ! You put a big smile on this 70 yr.old face.....Michael Cart.Lol ! Love the cows.
I feel like pretty much your whole life has a magical quality. Maybe it is working surrounded by family, the chateau back drops of your life, your pleasure in beauty - what ever it is , Thank you for sharing!
Replicating their life is my new plan if I win the lottery ❤️
I would always love to see more about the local farmers and how they do their jobs! Awesome!
The Michael cart lol. No indicators so do it vintage! And sticks his arm out, 🤣🤣🤣 so good❣️ I enjoy these videos so much. Michael’s enthusiasm is infectious and they are so artistic looking at the scenery with the snow is so pretty.
Loved seeing interaction with French locals. I hope more become part of your circle of friends too.
These videos remind me of Narnia, Harry Potter, and other magical movies from the past. They are so relaxing!
The snow covered ground & buildings, absolutely stunning!
Brought back such memories of my childhood off-grid: my father milked the cow; fresh milk on a daily basis. We also had to haul water from down the road in repurposed dairy milk-cans. The milk was rich with cream that gathered on the top. Thank you for the walk down memory lane!
And to think the milk we grew up on is against the law in most states. Its so healthy for humans to consume raw milk. I can get it from a certain religious group but its 45 min away. Don't drive that far too often for milk but when I do. Yummy in tea
@@chasethecat3839 No. Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, Campylobacter are not healthy for humans. Fresh milk does not equal raw milk or vice versa. Because milk is transported long distances in the US (and many other countries) due to the lack of family farms and so many factory farming corporations and the fact that cows are animals and poop and so do the humans that handle the cows, pasteurization is essential. There are ways to consume fresh milk and be safe about it, like your farm 45 minutes away, and like how they make sushi from raw chicken in Japan, but it means certain precautions. Most people aren't aware of the pathogens that do a great deal of harm. I didn't particularly like the UHT tetra packed milk in France, but it's what they do to minimise wastage. I wouldn't eat a soft cooked egg in France, but I would in Norway. I did some writing about meat and other agricultural products in Europe. It is all in the EU, but because of the climates and pathogen spreads, there is a difference in veterinary medicine use and procedures used in processing. Put it this way, I wouldn't drink raw milk unless I got it in my bottle the way Michael got his, very fresh, and observed the milking procedures in the shed myself.
@@brucealanwilson4121 You from New Zealand, by any chance?
@@brucealanwilson4121the farmers would not take that chance to give them fresh milk if there was any danger of the diseases you mentioned. Their cows are most probably healthy.
I have to say Michael that whatever you film - you always have me smiling or laughing. You are a natural.
These days, half the cinema release films I see are not photographed half as well as one of your vlogs. And the final shots of the chateau in the snow are simply incomparable. Thank you for the video!
Seeing the milking has brought memories back to me. We had to sell our dairy cattle 3 years ago. I miss my girls so much.
In a future episode could you tell us about your plans going forward on the bathroom and upstairs in the cottage? These past 2 episodes have been wonderful - thank you!!
Good to see you smiling Michael. Raw milk is very healthy. Some may shy away because they say it can make you sick but there are many health benefits to have raw over pasteurized.
I love when people claim to be cold, but are not wearing scarves and other warming layers. It baffles me. I wear all of those things, sometimes indoors - if it feels nippy and I happen to love winter. It
's my favorite season and time of year.
France is very mild, especially in winter.
yes, I agree. I am from the northern country, and we here appreciate warm clothes and clothing accessories for winter. U can't really survive without them.
My favorite part? That little scamp Jack Russell that’s “ helping” you💕💕🙋♀️❣️
Definitely got quite a chuckle when the tiles were being transferred, it looked like a Charlie Chaplin scene,lol!
Wonderful vlog Michael! Thanks so much. You never fail to lighten my heart and bring a smile to my face.
The snow covered landscape was just heavenly. Thanks for the taking us along to see the milking of the cows, such gentle and sensitive creatures they are. I sure would love some fresh milk in my daily cup of tea.
The magic of snow!! And cows milk !!!! WoW 💖💟🐱💻🎵🙏
Absolutely beautiful...looks like the countryside used to before the developers moved in here...I’d move there in a heartbeat...
My grandma loved cows, she grew up on a dairy farm near San Diego, California. I don't know anything about cows, but it's interesting to see how smart they are. They enjoy the music, that's funny!
This is one of the best videos I have seen in this series,
but they are all great.
The Snow at the end is so Beautiful, and all the Animals
walking around in it is a really Wonderful scene.
Love the Cows. I am glad the Farmer treats them so well.
They give us so much.
Thank you for an enjoyable Video.
Jeff
Wonderful job Michael, nothing like fresh 🥛 milk and cup of tea. It just warms the heart to see you smiling once again. Loved music and silence chrispness of snow falling, beautiful!
Loved watching the cows being milked and drinking proper milk - reminds me of our idyllic early years spent on a small holding. Thanks for bringing joy and hope into our lives!
What a great day at the gardener's cottage! Straightening the shed and yard and then a farm adventure 🐄🐄🍶🫖
Micheal you impress me, your not afraid of hard work.
Hi Michael When I Was Young My Father Was A Framer We Had Miking Cows 🐄 We Was Right In The Country No Body About We Had A Amazing Life x
Thank you Michael and Elias! Pure joy to watch you both working so hard and observing the snow fall ...!
P.S. Thank your neighbor for that learning moment. How delightful.
Take your time on finishing the cottage. Enjoy the process! We'll still be here....following you around.🥰
Thanks for sharing. What lovely neighbors you have.
Awww, Mother Nature the best landscape painter of all. Love the music too!
Elias' dimples need their own youtube channel !
It seems like elias brings out the joy in michael! they work well together
Watching the two of you reminds me of my brother and I...
...I miss him very much.
My family had a dairy farm for yrs. I remember as a kid helping out. It looked just like this. Ah memories
If I could hit the like button a thousand times, I’d do it. I grew up in Wisconsin and while we grew crops to sell our neighbors and good friends were dairy farmers. We would walk to there farm and get fresh milk and my Dad would help them from time to time. Your video brought back so many good memories. It’s funny you mentioned the kids driving tractors. I was 6 years old when I started driving in the cornfields. It was a huge John Deere tractor and I thought I had hit the lottery. Your neighbors seem like they are really sweet. Thanks for sharing!
“Their farm”, not there farm. Sorry
Michael, you make such beautiful videos! It's great to see you so happy too!!
And your neighbours' farm is gorgeous, that stonework on the main house is spectacular.
One for me, one for you and one for the pot! That’s what my Mom used to say here in 🇨🇦. And would say “shall I be mother”. Brought me such joy to hear this Michael. Best video you’ve ever made. Really. Love the tea process using your Spode. Really great Michael🇨🇦
What a wonderful, visual feast! Thank you Michael.
My boyfriend has a house on a fiel out of the city and his family rents out the field part to a neighbor that has cows, I always play music for them outside with a little speaker my boyfriend got me for my birthday a few years ago and they absolutely love it, cows love music, there are a ton of videos on YT of people playing live music in fields until they are surrounded by cows. I love cows, the are so pure ♥️
There is a sense of joy and peace in your vlog. Great to hear you laugh Michael. ❤ 🇨🇦.
That cup of tea was definitely earned 🥰💞
Can't wait! And just like that, my day just got better!✨💖
Totally agree!
Same here!!
Especially today (Impeachment Acquittal Day)
I love your channel since I found it been binge watching old episodes . absolutely love your photographer and the music oh my gosh .this 70 year old heart just putters with joy watching y,all making my day so much better...thankyou .
All that snow. It's a winter wonderland. I love the shot of the chapel covered with snow. That would make a greatpostcard. When will the work pick back up on the cottage?
Thanks for such wonderful videos, and sharing your days. So beautiful to see.
Loved the ‘social distancing’ cows lining up to feed 🤣
Another brilliant Vlog Michael, thank you.
Hi Colin,
I’m from North of
Cincinnati, Ohio USA 🇺🇸
Funny you said that.
Honest to God, we had birds that came every day in our backyard.
There were 8-10, each sitting apart EXACTLY 6 feet❗️
I told my husband they were
social distancing ❗️
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Awesome so glad you are keeping this wonderful channel up .You and your family deserve the best.Keep going the right people are here for you.
What a great vlog, over 40 years ago when I was a child my great uncle owned a dairy farm and I used to go stay there and help my uncle George milk the cows so this reminded me of my childhood so thank you so much. I love your vlogs so much and im so happy to see you with a smile on your face micheal. The chateau looks so beautiful in the snow ,its always beautiful but its now extra magical. Stay safe hugs from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Hi Michael 😁 it’s amazing how one extra pair of hands working makes such a difference😁👍🏻great milk adventure, that was great‼️ I hope you can get your cottage some running water, a nice cozy bedroom with a bathroom soon‼️😁 you did such a good job in the kitchen, it’s so cozy☃️
Please give us a tour of the dairy. Their home looks beautiful.
I love the look of the woods in the snow… beautiful!
Your kitchen shelves full of Spode make me so happy! Why not keep a large water container in the cottage until you have your plumbing complete? Thank you Micheal, for sharing your videos. 😘
The Château and grounds really look enchanting in the snow 👌
Enjoyed the vlog. I grew up on a farm, started out milking by hand until we purchased milking machines. Had a hand pump in the kitchen for water and an out house. My dad purchased an old farmstead, did a lot of updating! I married the farmer (class mate) down the road, we milked over 100 cows, fun times. They had a 3 generation farm, raised three children, son farms with us. The girls had city kids come to the farm (farm/city) learning about the farm and animals. Also had people from all over the world come to the farm to learn. My high light was to spend time with Julia Child! Still on the farm, however, cows gone, now crops. Ending of vlog, the snow looks like Minnesota without our minus 30 farinheit temperature! Lovely memories. Thank you.
Your drone flight, the music and the sound of the wind makes for a great sleep app. I love it!
Lovely neighbors! The cows and the music- who would’ve thought. Enjoying the adventures of Michael and Elias!
Perfect snow music following a proper tea! Perfect!
Probably the best cup of tea EVER after such a bovine adventure, and a long wait. I just love the benign peacefulness of cows. Yet another great video Michael. Thank you.
Michael thank you for sharing your restoration of your Chateau in France. Awesome work. Love the posts about the animals.