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We survived a 13 day power outage in upstate NY due to an ice storm catastrophe. There were many lessons learned, new talents discovered and a great appreciation for what we take for granted everyday! I feel your pain!
Ya I remember that! I lived in Ontario and that was a nightmare! It affected us too! That was the catalyst that made me swear I would never be without a good generator again. 😊
Vivid memories of that year, we kept the critters in because we basically had ice everywhere. You could not walk without falling. The Generc saved our butts, best investment we ever made! @@vintagemoss9578
Lol... You guys are hilarious, you definitely weathered the storm. Loved seeing the little fox in the donkeys pasture. Even with the hiccups you have endured France, it's so fascinating and intriguing 🙏🧡🍂
I used to love Picard surgelés when we lived in France. Although the quality of frozen meals has improved here in Canada, we still have nothing that compares to the quality of Picard. Glad you had your power restored (finalement!) And I had to laugh when you wondered where the French power crew was - maybe on their lunch break? Answer: most probably 😂. As North Americans it’s hard for us to get our heads around the fact that the French take quality of life very seriously (forget efficiency and productivity). They work to live, they don’t live to work if you know what I mean. Same philosophy with their food. I remember the IBM cafeteria in Paris where they served wonderful 3 course meals for lunch, with either a cheese course or a dessert (most would take the cheese naturellement) and where you would get nice little wines. Because how can you have a nice lunch without a caraffe of wine. Lunches would easily last 1,5 hours and were never ever rushed. That would be bad for the digestion 😉 good luck with the garden and the kitchen. I’m looking forward to the progress. Cheers from a slightly snowy Ottawa, Canada 🇨🇦 ❄️
France has consistently been at or near the top of productivity comparisons with other EU and OECD countries. 2022 working hours : France 1511 hrs Canada 1686 USA 1811 GDP per hour worked 2022 France 100 Canada 104 USA 107 Canada has 11.5% more working hours for only 4% more value USA "works" 20% more than France but for only 7 % more value Source OECD Canade/USA = great work presence but to do what ? ;-) "forget efficiency and productivity" you said ? ROFL
Your heartache in regards to electricity loss is a major lesson for us Australian customers. Our authorities and service providers are cutting back on providing mains gas services. Which of course limits our powers as individuals to choose what products and services we purchase. Basically our only form of service to homes will be electricity. Somethings to really reflect upon... Also in Australia in many cases not permitted to use wood burning as a power source... I guess I am thinking about how close to edge society is to crumbling towards a major change.
Nothing like having a whole house generator! We went many weeks without power over the years during hurricane season and our generator was the best purchase we ever made. Plus, it raises our home value!
My goodness. Lincoln is clever to work out and alter your power and water supplies to help you through. Well done. Those 3 phases of power to the chateau sound like the perfect idea, strangely enough. Hang in there. Best wishes.
❤ 11 days without power is a long time! Thank goodness for good friends who gave you their generator. Your barbecue meal looked scrumptious! What an ordeal you had to endure! So glad you have power again. Love your sense of humour! Great ending! Hallelujah indeed! I was cheering for you! Love from Vancouver Island, Canada! ❤
I know you were so thrilled when the power came back on ! Lincoln is awesome ! How many people would know how to by pass and connect all those wires ? I know I wouldn't have a clue lol ! All of you stay warm and safe !
Catastrophes, although unwanted, inspire ingenuity ! You are now armed with the knowledge of how to prevent or deal with them for future well-being. You will be prepared. You will survive and thrive ! Well done !
In 1998 there was a HUGE ice storm in Quebec Canada and electric poles and the power lines were coated with an inch of ice which caused the tall H-shaped pylons to topple like dominos. We had NO POWER for 11 days. Since Quebec supplies power to northern U.S. states like Vermont, Maine, they also had no power for a couple of weeks. There were linesmen from all over the USA and all across Canada who came to help put up new electric towers,& repair downed lines. There were hundreds of trees down in every community across the province which brought down power lines. Montreal & some suburbs had rotating power supply, but our town in the western burbs of Montreal had zero power just like you experienced. We had flashlights, a gas fireplace and a gas hot water heater. Thankfully lots of our local restaurants had generators and gas ovens ,so each evening we went out to eat. After that experience many of our neighbours bought their own generator so as to never be at the mercy of such violent ice storms again. As you found out a generator will really save you in a crisis, by supplying enough electricity for our furnace, kitchen stove, fridge, and lights. One thing for sure is you will never forget the long dragged wait for the linemen on the big electric company truck to arrive to repair downed lines!
Hallelujah! We are Australians who lived in London for 4 years. Iceland (like Picard) introduced us to another world. The quality btw of Iceland is far, far lower than Picard by the looks of it. Nice to see your cooking Amanda. Take comfort in knowing that the only house serviced by a long stretch of cable would probably be fixed last in any country.
My thoughts are with you. I was without power for 16 days due to an ice storm. Did the freezer to grill thing with the community, so we ate well. So now, with the skill set needed for being intrepid chatelaines, you must also have a minimal degree in Fuels, Electricity, Plumbing, and probably a whole lot more. So glad you are getting by so well.
We once lost power for a week due to an ice storm too. I told my husband we need a chainsaw, a generator and a shotgun 🤣. He did buy the first two and we’ve been thankful since. I hope you’re back to normal soon.
Lincoln reminds me of my Adam: I am amazed by how their brains work and can figure out all the nuances of fixing a problem. Me? I'd be like "I guess it's cold showers and lots of blankets til the electric is back up and running!" Lol! I have the ability to suffer. Adam makes sure I don't! And I just wanted to add that your channel is always such a joy to watch! Thank you for sharing!
Love the animals, love the fox skulking in the background... seasonal, regional fruit and veg are the way to go... it's not normal to have strawberries in December in Europe that have been flown in from thousands of miles away.
There are lots of things we take for granted electricity is one of them when we haven't got it its like losing our right arm ...I cannot imagine what your life is like without it I feel so sorry for you both but Hallujah you now have it back...love how the fox is sneaking about behind the donkeys ❤
Having endured many episodes of lost power over the years, I feel your pain! I was always grateful for our wood burning fireplace and our Toyota Tacoma with electrical plugs in the back bed. Making coffee outside on the tailgate can't be beat!
A good thing that Lincoln is tech savvy - electrics, drones, as well as all the renovations in the chateau, and Amanda, the meal you cooked looked delicious, even if it didn't quite come up to your high expectations. Hope life is returning to normal (whatever that is!) - the cats had the right idea, keep warm by cuddling up to each other!
After going through many hurricanes. And power that usually is out for 2weeks. We learned long ago to have gas stove and hot water heater. We have our home ready where we can power on the generator for our house. But since most storms come at night. I don't power it on till the next morning. And don't run it continuously to save on the gas. Only run when necessary. I have learned to keep supplies well stocked for those outages. You only have to go through 1 bad storm and power outage to sware, NEVER AGAIN...WILL I BE CAUGHT WITHOUT WHAT WE NEED!!! And you will always remember it!!😊 A Cat 4 or 5 storm is nothing to take lightly. And after a storm you don't want to run to town for any supplies. They don't have power either and only take cash in small bills. And sometimes don't have coinage to give you back. They run out. Àlso keep a couple battery operated 10 inch fans for summer outages. Also trying to not run generator unless necessary. Also plan for children in a storm and how to keep them occupied and busy. Puzzles and games or crafts. Let them set up a small tent and pretend their camping. Give each one their own lantern or flashlight during storm. Gives them a sense of security and saves you steps. 😊 We actually keep 2 generators for storms. One to power our home and a smaller one a 2000 that I can pick up and put in the car to take to family or a neighbor. The smaller generator also doesn't use as much gas. We have a getaway spot that we can power with the smaller generator as well if necessary. So we have several uses for the smaller one as well.
I love watching the two of you. Living in the 1800's. For real, huh! Did you film in your dining room in one scene? I love, love, love the white cabinet behind you BEAUTIFUL! Hope you have power now!♥️♥️♥️😘
Lincoln, the master problem solver! Hallelujah is right, I’m so happy for you. Your dinner on the barbecue looked so good. The longest I went without power was 17 days and the worst part of it was not having water because the well pump is electric. After that, the whole house generator was installed. Probably the best purchase ever!!! Enjoy your reinstated modern amenities!!! xx
Hallelujah for sure. God Bless y'all. Not sure I could be without power for 11 days in France, even with a generator. Your brave souls for taking on this restoration of this beautiful Chateau in France ! Just not speaking the language would do me in. I do enjoy your channel so Crack On!
Nothing like having power after such a long time without it. Sure makes our appreciation for the modern conveniences grow. Glad you survived and now can concentrate on cleanup .
As someone who lives through frequent power outages ( rice on the charcoal grill, cornbread baked in the fireplace and utility workers bribed with bottles of bourbon), I say CONGRATS on your power restoration! Nothing like having the lights on. Generator, yes please.
How lucky to have a hubby that understands electrics and other systems to keep the household running. Way to go, Lincoln!! Seen a couple of those frozen food items in an Aldi's store in the US
Years and years ago, David Sedaris talked about Picard’s and how great it was. I was without electricity for 6 days this June, it was terrible. I live in an apartment and it was over 95 degrees with a heat index of 100. I feel for you guys. Awesome drone shots!
South Africa is also seasonal fruits and vegetables. You guys are doing great and land on your feet perfectly. Loved the red fox in the background behind the donkeys❤
I'm an American living in Brittany as well. I'm not in a chateau, just a simple smaller house. But I did think about the possibility of power outages when I remodeled. All the rooms are heated with electric radiant panels. But in the living room I installed a gas burning fireplace which uses a battery for ignition. That way if ever the electricity goes off the gas fireplace will still work and at least 1 room will be kept warm. Since I don't otherwise have a fireplace it's also pleasant to enjoy the flame on the colder winter evenings. I'm sorry to hear the storm hit you so badly. I was without phone or internet for 4 days but fortunately never without power. Our village was spared that though most around us lost power.
It's lovely you got a chance to tuck in the garden for winter. I truly enjoy your since of humor & am very glad the power is back on for you two! Thank you for taking us all along with you on your journey.
Fantastic you got your electric back! I love the reference to "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation". It made me laugh! That is our favorite Christmas movie. It was interesting seeing the grocery stores in France and what they offer.
So glad your power has been restored!! Nice that the guys let you know before they left for a leisurely lunch!! Lincoln is amazing, what can't he do!!! Is he an engineer? It would be nice to see you do some cooking video. We all like to learn how to do French cooking.
The longest we ever spent without power was 8 days, luckily we stayed warm because we had a wood stove in our den, no other power though. So happy for you that you got your power back. Best wishes, Kathy USA 🇺🇸
Your segment about getting your power back is hilarious, largely because we feel your pain - “have the contractors left or are they just at lunch”😂- we love it in the northeast corner of the Dordogne but we also know the frustration with utility companies - we are about to spend the next bunch of week and maybe a month without internet because an RV hooked the wire on his AC unit the other day. Last year these same wires were knocked down and repaired after several weeks but not fixed so they wouldn’t be hit again. c’est la France...
Lincoln your just a genius ❤ I’d walk out the door close it behind me and go stay in the nearest 5*, and if that’s full (unaffordable) I’ll work may way down the *list 😅bravo for keeping your sense of humour throughout to you both ❤ Hallelujah indeed 💡 😅
My family's visit to Europe was in the late 60's I remember that in every country we visited the TP was brown in color possibly recycled paper was used. As a kid I thought how weird. I also remember how clean every country was. No litter anywhere. Back in JFK the ride home was sad seeing filth everywhere. The litter got better but it's happening again. Why do people think it's okay to toss garbage out their car window. I would be very happy living in France. It's beautiful. You made a great choice.
Truly hallelujah! Congratulations and Bravi! Glad to know you all are well. A part from you terribly well spirited wits, your weekly synopsis of reality (good, bad and ugly) stirred in with your humour, is truly refreshingly addictive. Even the simple chore of grocery shopping is intriguing. Thank you. Some thoughts/suggestions: 1) Lincoln could get an online M.Arch in building 😊 very impressive! Moving to foodie/kitchen porn and suspecting that weather incidents are going to be a regular feature 2) Amanda: do consider a wood fire pizza oven in your kitchen along with a dry pantry (flour, rice, etc). 3) seeing you are doing no dig veg troughs; do consider raising them i.e saves your back. As you already have, use higher. Again in the walled cottage garden: keeping poultry (hens, ducks, etc) for the obvious and perhaps keeping some bees - honey and candle wax 4) highly approve of a Finnish sauna esp taking your generous woodland. Loving your resilience, how you keep wits together and your adventure. Be well, keep safe. Best x
You are making do with what you have - what an experience. I seem to remember from my school days (about a hundred years ago) that you can generate electricity from a potato
How about planting the big field with potatoes. You'd be set next year then!! You could also start to make your own range of Chateau crisps. Diversification - the magic word for farmers here in the UK. Just kidding. All I can see is Mr Potato Head with electrodes sticking out of his head
Glad the animals made do. My cat Raven kept meowing at me this morning until I turned on the gas fireplace. Talk about spoiled 😹😹😹Glad the power finally got turned on as I’m sure you guys are as well. Not fun living without power for 11 days even with a generator. I know as we went through the same situation 12 years ago. Take care 😍😘
Here's a suggestion for the garden; plant perrenials that spread and are easy to take care of. I'm not much of a gardener but things like strawberries and asparagus were easy for me.
We installed a large generator and had it wired into the electric panel for the house last year. It cost several thousand dollars. We also have a wood stove fireplace insert that has an electric forced air blower that heats several rooms, and I can cook on top of it. You'll be so happy when you get things set up. Country living!!!
Wow. I can’t believe you guys had to wait 11 days! I’m glad you had a fireplace and the generator. Thanks for filming & sharing this during your frustrating time. Lincoln is a genius figuring all that out. Just so glad it’s over. Hope you have a great week.
I would definitely do Alleluia after 11 days also. I been through many power outages in my day. The worst being an outpost nurse in Northern Labrador in the middle of winter. I am so glad all of the animals did well. Was that a fox I saw in the donkey field?
Ahh let there light... and there was. You survived. Lincoln did a lot of work adjusting the electricals. A wood burning stove is great for cooking, heating, boiling water and power outage. We had a farm house with both electrical and wood burning stoves. I use to enjoy cooking with the wood stove. You can even use them for a back up to heat the water tanks.
Bonjour Amanda and Lincoln, your resilience for survival is amazing, In America as you know, people would be crybabies, being without power for that long, I think mainly because when we lose power, we lose the internet, and that's the reason they would lose their minds. Lincoln is Frances MacGyver for sure. I am happy you got the generator. lots of "petits choux" in your garden, I love purple cabbage. The fox in with the donkey's has been there before. Thanks for sharing, Praying your power returns soon. Love From N.Y.
Thankyou for this supermarket tour. Living in Melbourne, Australia, I miss the variety of great fresh foods in France. I come back every 2 years with the family and we spend much time just looking, buying and eating our French favourites. Im ready now for another trip.
I look at your walled garden and would find it so overwhelming and not know where to start, but I saw what you did, you just start and have done the same in my own back garden. Thankfully my garden is just small, but it gets so hot here in Western Australia.
Living in Virginia on east coast of USA we were without power for 6 weeks because of ice storm that closed all major highways from north because of trees down and I was dealing with a mother who had pneumonia so it could always be worse. We had wonderful neighbors who helped bringing hot coffee and hot meals from their gas stoves. We had animals like you so we could not leave the property. The workers on the power lines were great. I understand soon they will be installing power lines underground so we won’t have to deal with that in the future! Hang in there at least you have a generator. We did not have that had to have a fire in fireplace so only one room was warm!
Use a campers 2 burner propane stove for cooking. Can be used indoors. And a campers coffee pot. Use the Mr. Buddy propane heaters. Purchse a hose to run from heater to larger grill size propane tank.😊
Frozen escargot interesting, I’d go nuts wanting to buy everything in the grocery store there. I’m such a foodie! Good to see the power back on. Cheers Kirk
You should try bamboo paper towels instead of regular paper towels. They’re SO much better than paper; super absorbent and you can rinse and wring them out and use them again. You can even wash them in the washing machine several times - that way you can keep using them for quite a long time before they eventually start to disintegrate. So much more ecologically sound than paper. Once you start using them you’ll never want to switch back to paper!
I’ve been going back through your vlogs during my lunch breaks. I know what’s coming, and still get a giggle every time! -On behalf of me and my ulcers, thank you!!! Have a great day😊
Your music selection was exactly as called for. You had a lot to deal with, and evidently you came through with colors flying. Congratulations. The scenery around your chateau is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing it. ❤🎉😊
So Glad your power returned. ❤ I know it was no fun but at least you know Your power and emergency needs and can shift , budget and plan prioritize as you remode l to fit it in. Thank you for sharing even when it was not easy.
Wow! Eleven days-that’s tough. A whole house generator is wonderful, especially for us old folks. I highly recommend one for you-expensive, but well worth it. Hope you get power soon.
Long time w/o power sucks !! But … a generator saved you ….thanks to a caring neighbor !! ❣️ Your husband is a clever man…. As you know 😉 Glad you are back on with power‼️‼️‼️ Wow!! I’ve been playing JJ for 5 years now! Started with them in Oct! Fun game ❣️❣️‼️ 😊❤
Hello from PEI Canada. Here we can be without power for quite awhile due to the severe winds. We have a generator connected directly to our box so if the hydro goes out the generator turns on. Make sure that you have a certified electrical person to connect for insurance reasons.
Hallelujah! What a great end of this episode!!! {I am still without my fibre internet, the fourth week now😢, but you’re among my fav channels, so I have to use a bit from my cell phone data volume to watch your vlogs - cheers from Ireland, after storm Debi which followed storm Ciaran on its heels}
Let there be light !! Whoop whoop 😊 Wow sorry you had to wait so long must have been awful we have the tail end of the storms this week in the UK my kitties don’t like the wind - so nice to see your animals - I think the frogs legs would be better left on the frogs 😢 as for snails just yuck 😅 Hope you are having a njce warm and some warm relaxing baths thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you for the food store tour! I will now go into the Picard and and E. Leclerc (which I thought was an electrical store). I am so grateful. I see exact Trader Joe’s labels on some of those Picard packages. I think we know where T.J.’s supplier is for these items.😏
My gosh, that's a long time without power! I start whining when ours has been out for an hour! Thank goodness you have heat from the fireplace! You poor things, but you still have your sense of humour! Hang in there!
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Lincoln has lots of what we in NZ call Kiwi ingenuity. He has the nous and skills to problem solve. Lovely to see you all. Hallelujah indeed.🎉😊
No 8 wire! Yes, totally!
Lincoln is a genius. If this was our chateau, we would’ve had to decamp to the Holiday Inn.
We survived a 13 day power outage in upstate NY due to an ice storm catastrophe. There were many lessons learned, new talents discovered and a great appreciation for what we take for granted everyday! I feel your pain!
Ya I remember that! I lived in Ontario and that was a nightmare! It affected us too! That was the catalyst that made me swear I would never be without a good generator again. 😊
Vivid memories of that year, we kept the critters in because we basically had ice everywhere. You could not walk without falling. The Generc saved our butts, best investment we ever made! @@vintagemoss9578
In 1998? The huge Ice storm across Quebec ,eastern Ontario, upper New York State and Maine ?
We went 6 days in 2006 after an ice storm (in Nebraska).
As someone that lives on the gulf coast, I hear ya. Gotta become MacGyver like
Lol... You guys are hilarious, you definitely weathered the storm. Loved seeing the little fox in the donkeys pasture. Even with the hiccups you have endured France, it's so fascinating and intriguing 🙏🧡🍂
Lincol knows how to adapt to any sitiuations. He is really very skilled.
I used to love Picard surgelés when we lived in France. Although the quality of frozen meals has improved here in Canada, we still have nothing that compares to the quality of Picard. Glad you had your power restored (finalement!) And I had to laugh when you wondered where the French power crew was - maybe on their lunch break? Answer: most probably 😂. As North Americans it’s hard for us to get our heads around the fact that the French take quality of life very seriously (forget efficiency and productivity). They work to live, they don’t live to work if you know what I mean. Same philosophy with their food. I remember the IBM cafeteria in Paris where they served wonderful 3 course meals for lunch, with either a cheese course or a dessert (most would take the cheese naturellement) and where you would get nice little wines. Because how can you have a nice lunch without a caraffe of wine. Lunches would easily last 1,5 hours and were never ever rushed. That would be bad for the digestion 😉 good luck with the garden and the kitchen. I’m looking forward to the progress. Cheers from a slightly snowy Ottawa, Canada 🇨🇦 ❄️
France has consistently been at or near the top of productivity comparisons with other EU and OECD countries.
2022 working hours :
France 1511 hrs
Canada 1686
USA 1811
GDP per hour worked 2022
France 100
Canada 104
USA 107
Canada has 11.5% more working hours for only 4% more value
USA "works" 20% more than France but for only 7 % more value
Source OECD
Canade/USA = great work presence but to do what ? ;-)
"forget efficiency and productivity" you said ? ROFL
@@chlore2amine apologies, I stand corrected. I do think we can learn from France and Europe in general on quality of life.
Your heartache in regards to electricity loss is a major lesson for us Australian customers. Our authorities and service providers are cutting back on providing mains gas services. Which of course limits our powers as individuals to choose what products and services we purchase. Basically our only form of service to homes will be electricity. Somethings to really reflect upon... Also in Australia in many cases not permitted to use wood burning as a power source... I guess I am thinking about how close to edge society is to crumbling towards a major change.
Wow, that's difficult.
Nothing like having a whole house generator! We went many weeks without power over the years during hurricane season and our generator was the best purchase we ever made. Plus, it raises our home value!
Oh, my God , eleven days without power😱. Hope things work out fine after this 19th century lifestyle experience.
My goodness. Lincoln is clever to work out and alter your power and water supplies to help you through. Well done. Those 3 phases of power to the chateau sound like the perfect idea, strangely enough. Hang in there. Best wishes.
Lincoln is brilliant! Whatta guy!
The ending was especially priceless! 😁
❤ 11 days without power is a long time! Thank goodness for good friends who gave you their generator. Your barbecue meal looked scrumptious! What an ordeal you had to endure! So glad you have power again. Love your sense of humour! Great ending! Hallelujah indeed! I was cheering for you! Love from Vancouver Island, Canada! ❤
I know you were so thrilled when the power came back on ! Lincoln is awesome ! How many people would know how to by pass and connect all those wires ? I know I wouldn't have a clue lol ! All of you stay warm and safe !
Catastrophes, although unwanted, inspire ingenuity ! You are now armed with the knowledge of how to prevent or deal with them for future well-being. You will be prepared. You will survive and thrive ! Well done !
Don’t be too hard on yourself Amanda! That’s a big garden to take care of with everything else going on.
😂 love the last bit with all the lights on and appropriate music.
Me too. Cracked me up 😂
Courage ! You know now what the owner of the chateau lived in the 18 century !
I absolutely love your tree-lined drive!
Nice to see that you are still married.
😂😂😂 times like this try the best married couples.
@bigcoffee2291 😂
Lincoln knows how to solve any problems love your videos enjoy seeing all your animals hope you have your electric on soon take care
In 1998 there was a HUGE ice storm in Quebec Canada and electric poles and the power lines were coated with an inch of ice which caused the tall H-shaped pylons to topple like dominos. We had NO POWER for 11 days. Since Quebec supplies power to northern U.S. states like Vermont, Maine, they also had no power for a couple of weeks. There were linesmen from all over the USA and all across Canada who came to help put up new electric towers,& repair downed lines. There were hundreds of trees down in every community across the province which brought down power lines. Montreal & some suburbs had rotating power supply, but our town in the western burbs of Montreal had zero power just like you experienced. We had flashlights, a gas fireplace and a gas hot water heater. Thankfully lots of our local restaurants had generators and gas ovens ,so each evening we went out to eat. After that experience many of our neighbours bought their own generator so as to never be at the mercy of such violent ice storms again. As you found out a generator will really save you in a crisis, by supplying enough electricity for our furnace, kitchen stove, fridge, and lights. One thing for sure is you will never forget the long dragged wait for the linemen on the big electric company truck to arrive to repair downed lines!
I can’t imagine 11 days without power! So glad the chateau survived the storm. The Hallelujah chorus at the end was fabulous!! 😂
Lincoln is a genius figuring that mess out. 🎉
When the lights went on, tooo funny.
Hallelujah! We are Australians who lived in London for 4 years. Iceland (like Picard) introduced us to another world. The quality btw of Iceland is far, far lower than Picard by the looks of it. Nice to see your cooking Amanda. Take comfort in knowing that the only house serviced by a long stretch of cable would probably be fixed last in any country.
My thoughts are with you. I was without power for 16 days due to an ice storm. Did the freezer to grill thing with the community, so we ate well. So now, with the skill set needed for being intrepid chatelaines, you must also have a minimal degree in Fuels, Electricity, Plumbing, and probably a whole lot more. So glad you are getting by so well.
We once lost power for a week due to an ice storm too. I told my husband we need a chainsaw, a generator and a shotgun 🤣. He did buy the first two and we’ve been thankful since. I hope you’re back to normal soon.
Lincoln reminds me of my Adam: I am amazed by how their brains work and can figure out all the nuances of fixing a problem. Me? I'd be like "I guess it's cold showers and lots of blankets til the electric is back up and running!" Lol! I have the ability to suffer. Adam makes sure I don't! And I just wanted to add that your channel is always such a joy to watch! Thank you for sharing!
Love the animals, love the fox skulking in the background... seasonal, regional fruit and veg are the way to go... it's not normal to have strawberries in December in Europe that have been flown in from thousands of miles away.
There are lots of things we take for granted electricity is one of them when we haven't got it its like losing our right arm ...I cannot imagine what your life is like without it I feel so sorry for you both but Hallujah you now have it back...love how the fox is sneaking about behind the donkeys ❤
Having endured many episodes of lost power over the years, I feel your pain! I was always grateful for our wood burning fireplace and our Toyota Tacoma with electrical plugs in the back bed. Making coffee outside on the tailgate can't be beat!
A good thing that Lincoln is tech savvy - electrics, drones, as well as all the renovations in the chateau, and Amanda, the meal you cooked looked delicious, even if it didn't quite come up to your high expectations. Hope life is returning to normal (whatever that is!) - the cats had the right idea, keep warm by cuddling up to each other!
After going through many hurricanes. And power that usually is out for 2weeks. We learned long ago to have gas stove and hot water heater. We have our home ready where we can power on the generator for our house. But since most storms come at night. I don't power it on till the next morning. And don't run it continuously to save on the gas. Only run when necessary. I have learned to keep supplies well stocked for those outages. You only have to go through 1 bad storm and power outage to sware, NEVER AGAIN...WILL I BE CAUGHT WITHOUT WHAT WE NEED!!! And you will always remember it!!😊 A Cat 4 or 5 storm is nothing to take lightly. And after a storm you don't want to run to town for any supplies. They don't have power either and only take cash in small bills. And sometimes don't have coinage to give you back. They run out. Àlso keep a couple battery operated 10 inch fans for summer outages. Also trying to not run generator unless necessary. Also plan for children in a storm and how to keep them occupied and busy. Puzzles and games or crafts. Let them set up a small tent and pretend their camping. Give each one their own lantern or flashlight during storm. Gives them a sense of security and saves you steps. 😊 We actually keep 2 generators for storms. One to power our home and a smaller one a 2000 that I can pick up and put in the car to take to family or a neighbor. The smaller generator also doesn't use as much gas. We have a getaway spot that we can power with the smaller generator as well if necessary. So we have several uses for the smaller one as well.
I love watching the two of you. Living in the 1800's. For real, huh! Did you film in your dining room in one scene? I love, love, love the white cabinet behind you BEAUTIFUL! Hope you have power now!♥️♥️♥️😘
Lincoln, the master problem solver! Hallelujah is right, I’m so happy for you. Your dinner on the barbecue looked so good. The longest I went without power was 17 days and the worst part of it was not having water because the well pump is electric. After that, the whole house generator was installed. Probably the best purchase ever!!! Enjoy your reinstated modern amenities!!! xx
You need an eco flow like all the other chateau owners have and usually they give them free and advertise them
We have one, different brand...
Lincoln is a treasure! HATE power outrages! So happy for you the power is back on!!! What we take for granted in our daily routine!
Hallelujah for sure. God Bless y'all.
Not sure I could be without power for 11 days in France, even with a generator.
Your brave souls for taking on this restoration of this beautiful Chateau in France !
Just not speaking the language would do me in. I do enjoy your channel so Crack On!
Nothing like having power after such a long time without it. Sure makes our appreciation for the modern conveniences grow. Glad you survived and now can concentrate on cleanup .
True!
Glad you got your power back. Was that a little fox running across the field behind the donkeys?? Cute
Yes it was :)
As someone who lives through frequent power outages ( rice on the charcoal grill, cornbread baked in the fireplace and utility workers bribed with bottles of bourbon), I say CONGRATS on your power restoration! Nothing like having the lights on. Generator, yes please.
How lucky to have a hubby that understands electrics and other systems to keep the household running. Way to go, Lincoln!!
Seen a couple of those frozen food items in an Aldi's store in the US
Years and years ago, David Sedaris talked about Picard’s and how great it was. I was without electricity for 6 days this June, it was terrible. I live in an apartment and it was over 95 degrees with a heat index of 100. I feel for you guys. Awesome drone shots!
David Sedaris! Love him. I’ve read everything he’s put out and especially their time in France!
South Africa is also seasonal fruits and vegetables. You guys are doing great and land on your feet perfectly. Loved the red fox in the background behind the donkeys❤
I'm an American living in Brittany as well. I'm not in a chateau, just a simple smaller house. But I did think about the possibility of power outages when I remodeled. All the rooms are heated with electric radiant panels. But in the living room I installed a gas burning fireplace which uses a battery for ignition. That way if ever the electricity goes off the gas fireplace will still work and at least 1 room will be kept warm. Since I don't otherwise have a fireplace it's also pleasant to enjoy the flame on the colder winter evenings.
I'm sorry to hear the storm hit you so badly. I was without phone or internet for 4 days but fortunately never without power. Our village was spared that though most around us lost power.
So glad to hear from you. Enjoy your power .🔌 I’m amazed at how smart Lincoln is. He can tackle almost anything.
It's lovely you got a chance to tuck in the garden for winter. I truly enjoy your since of humor & am very glad the power is back on for you two! Thank you for taking us all along with you on your journey.
Fantastic you got your electric back! I love the reference to "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation". It made me laugh! That is our favorite Christmas movie. It was interesting seeing the grocery stores in France and what they offer.
After more than 400 episodes, finally, finally we see a cooking video, which looked delicious 🤤
Lincoln is a reluctant quiet genius! Well done both of you for making it through. 👍
I am full convinced that Lincoln is brilliant.
😂 It'll go to his head!
AHA! Loved the Handel! Perfect!
So nice to see that you are back in your happy place, the garden. Blessings
So glad your power has been restored!! Nice that the guys let you know before they left for a leisurely lunch!! Lincoln is amazing, what can't he do!!! Is he an engineer? It would be nice to see you do some cooking video. We all like to learn how to do French cooking.
The longest we ever spent without power was 8 days, luckily we stayed warm because we had a wood stove in our den, no other power though. So happy for you that you got your power back. Best wishes, Kathy USA 🇺🇸
Your segment about getting your power back is hilarious, largely because we feel your pain - “have the contractors left or are they just at lunch”😂- we love it in the northeast corner of the Dordogne but we also know the frustration with utility companies - we are about to spend the next bunch of week and maybe a month without internet because an RV hooked the wire on his AC unit the other day. Last year these same wires were knocked down and repaired after several weeks but not fixed so they wouldn’t be hit again. c’est la France...
Lincoln your just a genius ❤ I’d walk out the door close it behind me and go stay in the nearest 5*, and if that’s full (unaffordable) I’ll work may way down the *list 😅bravo for keeping your sense of humour throughout to you both ❤ Hallelujah indeed 💡 😅
My family's visit to Europe was in the late 60's I remember that in every country we visited the TP was brown in color possibly recycled paper was used. As a kid I thought how weird. I also remember how clean every country was. No litter anywhere. Back in JFK the ride home was sad seeing filth everywhere. The litter got better but it's happening again. Why do people think it's okay to toss garbage out their car window. I would be very happy living in France. It's beautiful. You made a great choice.
Truly hallelujah! Congratulations and Bravi! Glad to know you all are well. A part from you terribly well spirited wits, your weekly synopsis of reality (good, bad and ugly) stirred in with your humour, is truly refreshingly addictive. Even the simple chore of grocery shopping is intriguing. Thank you.
Some thoughts/suggestions: 1) Lincoln could get an online M.Arch in building 😊 very impressive! Moving to foodie/kitchen porn and suspecting that weather incidents are going to be a regular feature 2) Amanda: do consider a wood fire pizza oven in your kitchen along with a dry pantry (flour, rice, etc). 3) seeing you are doing no dig veg troughs; do consider raising them i.e saves your back. As you already have, use higher. Again in the walled cottage garden: keeping poultry (hens, ducks, etc) for the obvious and perhaps keeping some bees - honey and candle wax 4) highly approve of a Finnish sauna esp taking your generous woodland.
Loving your resilience, how you keep wits together and your adventure. Be well, keep safe. Best x
Thank you 😊
You guys really going back to the essence ... 18th century living without electricity 🙂
You are making do with what you have - what an experience. I seem to remember from my school days (about a hundred years ago) that you can generate electricity from a potato
How many potatoes would we need? 🤣
How about planting the big field with potatoes. You'd be set next year then!! You could also start to make your own range of Chateau crisps. Diversification - the magic word for farmers here in the UK. Just kidding. All I can see is Mr Potato Head with electrodes sticking out of his head
Glad the animals made do. My cat Raven kept meowing at me this morning until I turned on the gas fireplace. Talk about spoiled 😹😹😹Glad the power finally got turned on as I’m sure you guys are as well. Not fun living without power for 11 days even with a generator. I know as we went through the same situation 12 years ago. Take care 😍😘
Enjoy seeing inside the Supermarket
Still cats are doing their thing...and the comment," Have they left or is it lunchtime?" had us laugh out loud. We completely understand that!!
😢stay strong.. you are still in a better place than USA
Here's a suggestion for the garden; plant perrenials that spread and are easy to take care of. I'm not much of a gardener but things like strawberries and asparagus were easy for me.
We installed a large generator and had it wired into the electric panel for the house last year. It cost several thousand dollars. We also have a wood stove fireplace insert that has an electric forced air blower that heats several rooms, and I can cook on top of it. You'll be so happy when you get things set up. Country living!!!
Wow. I can’t believe you guys had to wait 11 days! I’m glad you had a fireplace and the generator. Thanks for filming & sharing this during your frustrating time. Lincoln is a genius figuring all that out. Just so glad it’s over. Hope you have a great week.
I would definitely do Alleluia after 11 days also. I been through many power outages in my day. The worst being an outpost nurse in Northern Labrador in the middle of winter.
I am so glad all of the animals did well. Was that a fox I saw in the donkey field?
Lincoln, the master MacGyver! I’m happy you have power, the simple pleasures in life.
Ahh let there light... and there was. You survived. Lincoln did a lot of work adjusting the electricals. A wood burning stove is great for cooking, heating, boiling water and power outage. We had a farm house with both electrical and wood burning stoves. I use to enjoy cooking with the wood stove. You can even use them for a back up to heat the water tanks.
Mr Mumbles Amanda, you slay me.
Bonjour Amanda and Lincoln, your resilience for survival is amazing, In America as you know, people would be crybabies, being without power for that long, I think mainly because when we lose power, we lose the internet, and that's the reason they would lose their minds. Lincoln is Frances MacGyver for sure. I am happy you got the generator. lots of "petits choux" in your garden, I love purple cabbage. The fox in with the donkey's has been there before. Thanks for sharing, Praying your power returns soon. Love From N.Y.
Thankyou for this supermarket tour. Living in Melbourne, Australia, I miss the variety of great fresh foods in France. I come back every 2 years with the family and we spend much time just looking, buying and eating our French favourites. Im ready now for another trip.
I look at your walled garden and would find it so overwhelming and not know where to start, but I saw what you did, you just start and have done the same in my own back garden. Thankfully my garden is just small, but it gets so hot here in Western Australia.
Living in Virginia on east coast of USA we were without power for 6 weeks because of ice storm that closed all major highways from north because of trees down and I was dealing with a mother who had pneumonia so it could always be worse. We had wonderful neighbors who helped bringing hot coffee and hot meals from their gas stoves. We had animals like you so we could not leave the property. The workers on the power lines were great. I understand soon they will be installing power lines underground so we won’t have to deal with that in the future! Hang in there at least you have a generator. We did not have that had to have a fire in fireplace so only one room was warm!
I love it when you take us shopping!
Use a campers 2 burner propane stove for cooking. Can be used indoors. And a campers coffee pot. Use the Mr. Buddy propane heaters. Purchse a hose to run from heater to larger grill size propane tank.😊
Frozen escargot interesting, I’d go nuts wanting to buy everything in the grocery store there. I’m such a foodie! Good to see the power back on. Cheers Kirk
BEST WISHES TO YOU
You should try bamboo paper towels instead of regular paper towels. They’re SO much better than paper; super absorbent and you can rinse and wring them out and use them again. You can even wash them in the washing machine several times - that way you can keep using them for quite a long time before they eventually start to disintegrate. So much more ecologically sound than paper. Once you start using them you’ll never want to switch back to paper!
I’ve been going back through your vlogs during my lunch breaks. I know what’s coming, and still get a giggle every time! -On behalf of me and my ulcers, thank you!!! Have a great day😊
Your music selection was exactly as called for. You had a lot to deal with, and evidently you came through with colors flying. Congratulations. The scenery around your chateau is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing it. ❤🎉😊
So Glad your power returned. ❤ I know it was no fun but at least you know Your power and emergency needs and can shift , budget and plan prioritize as you remode l to fit it in. Thank you for sharing even when it was not easy.
Wow! Eleven days-that’s tough. A whole house generator is wonderful, especially for us old folks. I highly recommend one for you-expensive, but well worth it. Hope you get power soon.
Hallelujah indeed! (You are hilarious.) Is Lincoln a trained/professional engineer? He amazes me.
Yes he’s very smart and yes I think they do have a few solar panels( someone had asked) Correct me if I’m wrong.
LOL! Mormon Tabernacle Choir ...so good !
You two are hilarious, even in adversity 😀. Such patience, well at least when the camera is on 😉
Long time w/o power sucks !!
But … a generator saved you ….thanks to a caring neighbor !! ❣️
Your husband is a clever man…. As you know 😉
Glad you are back on with power‼️‼️‼️
Wow!! I’ve been playing JJ for 5 years now! Started with them in Oct! Fun game ❣️❣️‼️
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Hello from PEI Canada. Here we can be without power for quite awhile due to the severe winds. We have a generator connected directly to our box so if the hydro goes out the generator turns on. Make sure that you have a certified electrical person to connect for insurance reasons.
Hallelujah! What a great end of this episode!!! {I am still without my fibre internet, the fourth week now😢, but you’re among my fav channels, so I have to use a bit from my cell phone data volume to watch your vlogs - cheers from Ireland, after storm Debi which followed storm Ciaran on its heels}
Let there be light !! Whoop whoop 😊
Wow sorry you had to wait so long must have been awful we have the tail end of the storms this week in the UK my kitties don’t like the wind - so nice to see your animals - I think the frogs legs would be better left on the frogs 😢 as for snails just yuck 😅
Hope you are having a njce warm and some warm relaxing baths thanks for sharing ❤
That China cabinet behind Lincoln is absolutely fabulous
a back up generator is peace of mind indeed
WOW 11 days that's crazy!. Glad all is good now for your family.
👏I‘m happy for you guys that power has finally been restored!!!! 🥂🍾
Thank you for the food store tour! I will now go into the Picard and and E. Leclerc (which I thought was an electrical store). I am so grateful. I see exact Trader Joe’s labels on some of those Picard packages. I think we know where T.J.’s supplier is for these items.😏
My gosh, that's a long time without power! I start whining when ours has been out for an hour! Thank goodness you have heat from the fireplace! You poor things, but you still have your sense of humour! Hang in there!