I would rather watch this than any TV programme that's on. I swear that TV content producers have no idea what people want to watch. This isn't just DIY - it's the 'connectedness' people feel to the family and the heritage going on here. Even watching the bacon fry is heartwarming! A very British cottage in the middle of France - lovely!
Every time Michael says we should have a cup of tea, it makes me want to have a cup of tea. I am catching up on all your old videos. Such amazing progress you have made!
Michael the nicest part of your vlogs is the fabulous music that you usually team up with your themes when you have time . I personally feel your ability to use and find gorgeous musical scores is world class and I swoon when I get a taste of music that I’ve never heard before, also when you get time your lovely photography is inspiring. Merry Christmas to you all and I can’t wait to see the cottage finished 🤗
I suspect it may seem slow to you Michael, and perhaps disappointing not to be in by Christmas, but it is good to see it all unfolding in due course. Seeing the lights shining through the windows from outside at night conveys a sense of the warmth and comfort to come.
@@jacobbarwick86 it is a fact that very few families are capable of basic diy skills not even being able to wire a plug. Therefore we admire these people .
I agree, nomebear, the Petherick family is amazing. There may be people more skilled in a specific area but they are landscape artists, historians, architects, carpenters, cooks and musicians. And they just plain know how to get things done.
@@jacobbarwick86 I was thinking the same thing. If not for Mr Pethrick & Shaune, I highly doubt Michael would where he is. Did he catch that the beams needed sanding for the floor boards to lay properly, or was it Shaune who caught it & Michael's taking credit... Sure he has ideas but Michael doesn't have the SKILL SET or KNOWLEDGE to execute his plans... Without his father & Shaune guiding him every step of the way, he'd be as lost & confused as his new puppy. Those men are skilled Craftsmen you can see it in the attention to detail.
@@loloholmes2793 Lolo; Please don’t minimize the efforts or talents of one person over another. Mick, Sean and Michael make a fantastic family team. They work and support each other in every way. What one doesn’t know the others do know. They balance each other very well. Age and experience plays a part. Michael is the youngest and a very talented young man who researches and perfects anything he does. He’s very willing to learn and acknowledges when he’s wrong. They all balance each other in their knowledge and skills. Mick (Mr Petherick) must be so proud of his family.
@@loloholmes2793 There's no need for this negative take at all. Yes, they don't all have the exact same skills. So? There's also things that would be different for the others if Michael wasn't there. Who, btw, has shown us he is very skilled at many things.
Your dad should be so proud of the work ethic that he has passed on to his sons. What dedication you have to restoring your cottage. You will enjoy it all the more as you live in and decorate it. It is so enjoying to see see your progress.
I have to say that one of the things that make these videos great is the editing with picturesque images of the land. I mean, the video is about laying a floor, but you make us remember that it's part of a group of old buildings, in the french countryside. Very aesthetic you could say. I hope we can see new videos with all this visual poetry. Cheers
The beams and floor boards are a thing of beauty. Your attention to detail is amazing, loved the lesson in nails. Well done, you’ll have a beautiful loved home soon.
Yes, the attention to detail is admirable however I can't help but wonder at the descendants who might have to, at some stage, sand the floors, all nail heads might have to be hit in further, they're not the easiest nails to get out, which is great.
I think your videos are literally the only ones I NEVER skip the ads hoping that y’all will at least get a few pennies more to help out with all your projects. Keep it up! This feeds my anglophile soul.
Fantastic progress and hard work. Shawn is a talented workman. I love his desire for perfection and positive attitude. Well done all! Thank you Michael!
My Father always told me “if a jobs worth doing it’s worth doing well” I am 75 years old and he would have been with The Pethericks all the way. Well Done. A pleasure to watch who needs TV ☺️
I adore this channel. It really gives off a calm energy that reminds me to slow down in life. Love the progress and credits to Sean for his craftsmanship.
This channel is my new escape from the stress and drama of daily life and world events. When I'm watching, I can get lost in your world-a world away from me. Love the renovations on the cottage and I'm slowly making my way through the channel starting at the beginning. Can't wait to see more cooking segments but I don't want to rush ahead. Can't wait to make your lasagna! I just realized I'm writing this from my husband's account.
Seeing the lights in the windows, and smoke from the chimney is like the cottage has come alive again! You've come a long way in a short amount of time.
@@PrincessHarlotte It ended up being a blessing in diguise as they have given me a newer more reliable loan car. Now I just have to remember where I put the car key 😂🤣
@@Jayrose59 YAY!!! At least you have transportation now. Take care and feel better soon... tummy troubles are no fun this time of year! I fell asleep before I finished the Patreon video so here I am again this AM ✌❤🎅
Oh Michael the cottage is Beautiful and coming along beautifully I remember the first time you told the story of the greenhouse and the cottage now look how far you have come !
Ahh thanks. I just wanted to make sure he gets all the help he can. Sometimes I even put on as a playlist and just let it run again after I watched it.
After Michael’s is done, maybe they could all pitch in and get mom & dad’s place finished. Amazing how we were so attracted to the chateau and all it’s glorious beauty and now all we want to see is the cottage. At this point all I’m interested in are the beautiful grounds and the cottage until it’s 100% completed moved in and every corner done and shared with us. ☺️ and the greenhouse is spruced up and the front yard landscaped and manicured. Not asking for a lot here. 😬
I love your tenacity and also your desire for authenticity Michael. Your hard work is paying off! The cottage is turning out so beautiful. Your cinematography is nothing to sneeze at either...so enjoyable.
Recommending this and related channels to all my friends! Good luck to everyone; hug the littlest ones for me! Appreciate seeing a real connected family in a beautiful setting I'll never see for myself.
That’s a lot of money on stamps! I bet if you polled your patrons they would rather you used that towards your renovation. That’s why we watch, to see the amazing work being done by you and your family!
He could print something festive, with message and signed by himself, put it on patron account. Patrons can then download and print it if they wish. Would cost him nothing.
I like the personal touch of receiving a greeting card in the mail vs a digital message. Sending cards of appreciation to your patrons is the proper thing to do, Michael.
Yes but it's such a sincere thank you and proper. We are getting away from that. Pretty soon with etiquette going by the wayside coupled with social distancing, we'll be raising our children virtually lol. It's expensive but a very thoughtful (and I'm sure) and a token of Michael's gratitude. May God/Creator Bless you and your new home, Michael.
Once it’s finished and he shows the final reveal, what will we do?! There must be a party in the Gardners Cottage every weekend to which we are all virtually invited! It’s a must! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
The floor looks gorgeous, the whole cottage is looking lovely for that matter, all that beautiful oak and stone just goes so well together. Knowing it’s done well every step of the way is great, the old ways stood the test of time so all your hard work will still be there generations down the years. Wonderful legacy Michael. 🙋🏼
I am so happy for you and rather proud of you, though we have never met. Your Father raised you very well knowing and appreciating quality craftmanship. I know many Fathers do this but not all young men care to recognize or appreciate this. You very beautifully do. Quite admirable. Great week to you. 🎀Happy Holidays to you and your family
Oh Michael, still working on the camera angles while working hard on those beams... thank you for the quality entertainment as always. I watched every Ad. 🇦🇺
Good job toughing out the night shift! As a side note, Shawn seems like a really cool guy - I like when him and your dad are in your videos, they are so skilled.
🇨🇦❤️At around 5:21, although you were tired and about to face a long night of solitary labor, it’s obvious that you’re delighted with the progress you’re making on the cottage. I’m looking forward to seeing you clicking your heels once the upstairs is tidied up a bit. I am so pleased for you, Michael. Your smiles all through this video are a treat to behold.
The viewers are very happy!! Looks amazing! Hard work well done! The wood is absolutely gorgeous! Very pleased with the Lalande Board❤️ It must be very exciting as it comes together now, Michael! Also, I love the name Bertie!!!! He’s adorable.
Just remembering when we were first introduced to this little cottage and then to see where it is now is miles from where it use to be! You still have more work todo but the best part i’m sure for y are those moment you can step back and just take a proud look at how far you have come already!
We love your videos, Michael! We learn something new each week! Didn't know about those nails for the oak floor, brillant! it's gonna a be a marvelous room! Thanks for sharing your skills! cheers, Philipp
I can appreciate how special it is for you Micheal to have a piece of the La Lande forest completing your beautiful stair. The provenance of that one piece of wood will be so interesting when you tell your story in years to come. 😴 Sleep tight.
It is such hard work, but everyone's attitudes are so positive. I think the cottage is feeling the love and will give it back for many, many years to come.
@@dougmartin7129 Ha, ha. I will live in my world and chose to believe that they are always so cordial with one another, content to work hard, and taking tea breaks from time to time to stay calm, especially during these trying times. I am always the optimist and a woman of great faith.
The euros given by kind patrons and go-fund-me-ers will add greatly to the income profit realized by the family whenever the family decides to sell the chateau. That's a great investment and will certainly give back in however many years to come bring. I wonder if Michael will live there forever.
Michael, I am so thrilled for you! It's heartwarming to see your Dad and Sean pitching in and keeping you going. What a project but you are getting to the point where you can see a glimmer of an ending... It will be a tribute to you forever. Plus, the Lalande board brought a tear to my eye thinking that the 2 Chateaus will be linked.
Michael PLEASE USE A MASK. I’ve watched you now too many times without a mask on. On the stairs sanding in the chateau pouring the vermiculite down the chimney, sanding the beams. Damage to your lungs is cumulative and as you get older the results will show up. Please listen us there are many of us who care about you. We wish you the best.
The vacuum attachment to the sander gets a good amount of dust but we could see a lot that escapes. You said yourself that it was dusty. So please wear a mask for all dusty projects.
The static shots in the cottage during the night shift were gorgeous! Seriously would love prints of some of those shots. Great work on the cottage and filming.
It always make a person feel good when they can see the fruits of their labor...its gratification to see progress. Congratulations on fixing up a price of history and see it in all of its glory.
The floors are absolutely lovely!!! Sean is a master at what he does. Everything is coming together so nicely. All of your hard work is paying off Michael. You should be very proud.
Michael, what a great job you and your father and friends are doing! Every single penny that folks have donated to the restoration of this cottage is shown WORTHY because we SEE your hard work and dedication (even staying up all night to complete tasks so that others (AND you!) can continue on the next day)! It's just amazing, Michael! Every single detail that you care about doing right is totally worth it! It will be exactly as you envisioned it to me and it's very exciting for all of us to see your vision come to light! Well done, my youtube friend, and continue carrying on as you've been doing! What a joy to be brought along through videos on this incredible restoration! Teresa
Hello little Bertie! Great work Michael, I clan see you guys are really working hard to get it done before Christmas, I hope you are still getting time to enjoy the process as well. It’s magical to watch!
Absolutely stunning! I love how meticulous you all are in your work. Such a lovely group of friends!! I love the special touch the board from Stephanie gave the staircase too. Amazing!
Well done Sean, you made a beautiful job of the flooring. What a lovely pop you have as well Michael . So generous with his time and knowledge. Sleep well. X
Great progress, I love seeing all that is happening with the cottage and I have developed quit a crush on Shawn. Continue success in the cottage rehab.
Man this is beautiful! Watching from America I wish I could be there with you all. Such a warm, inviting, and special place. Thank you for the video. Your hard work and dedication to detail does not go unnoticed.
Sandra Westley I was just going to ask who is looking after the puppy in this 8 hour marathon, and then there was a picture of Bertie with Titi, lovely to see them take to each other.
I’m sure there have been moments of stress but you all seem to understand the nature of humor-it’s makes MOST EVERYTHING go better! Good show guys, you are AMAZING!!
💓That was your first night at the cottage💓Thank you for showing & sharing your step by step journey of making the cottage habitable again💓It has been fascinating to learn & watch everything so far💓
When floorboards were nailed down they had a nail at each side of the board on each joist to stop the boards curling at the sides, a single nail in the middle of each board will allow them to curl over time.
What a job well done you and your crew did! All the late nights and lack of sleep is worth that gorgeous woodwork. I can't wait to see the final outcome!
Huzzah! You have a beautiful floor! As you were sanding away, an ad popped up that I watched and learned all about Google for an hour. So i have been enlightened by Google and delighted at your progress. Shawn is an absolutely amazing carpenter. Bertie and Titi are so cute together. Congrats on the progress Michael!
Well done! It's wonderful that you've documented this journey because sometimes we can forget. It's going to be fantastic when you're in. Home sweet home! So glad you have all the support from viewers to family! This is truly going to be gorgeous! :) All the best!
Love the positive attitude displayed by all the gentlemen working in this cottage! Even when things don't go as expected, a way is found, the smiles pervade.
All the hard work and lack of sleep will be worth it..when you are all settled in. Great to see a piece of LaLande is helping you. Much 💜 from Austin Texas USA 🎄🤠
Been watching your Chanel a few months. I would say this is the best “paced” video you’ve yet done. The story unfolds of the work you’re doing and it never drags. Well done.
Getting to the top of the stairs will now be "Stepping up to the LaLanding".
Brilliant ! 😂
This is an underappreciated comment😂
This is the best comment I have seen all week!! I will call it that from now on. Thank you 🤣
Perfect comment, well done! 😂👍
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I would rather watch this than any TV programme that's on. I swear that TV content producers have no idea what people want to watch. This isn't just DIY - it's the 'connectedness' people feel to the family and the heritage going on here. Even watching the bacon fry is heartwarming! A very British cottage in the middle of France - lovely!
Well put, i agree.
Also the tv shots last 3 seconds and are very stressful to actually view and the content well....
Well said👏
I have to agree with you Pam Judge !!!
Yes! 100% agree! I only watch old TV shows or Shows like this :)
I so agree! You worded it correctly !
Every time Michael says we should have a cup of tea, it makes me want to have a cup of tea. I am catching up on all your old videos. Such amazing progress you have made!
The more I watch the more I get the impression that Sean is an innately kind man.
Yes, he comes across to me as a thoroughly decent chap!
Michael the nicest part of your vlogs is the fabulous music that you usually team up with your themes when you have time . I personally feel your ability to use and find gorgeous musical scores is world class and I swoon when I get a taste of music that I’ve never heard before, also when you get time your lovely photography is inspiring. Merry Christmas to you all and I can’t wait to see the cottage finished 🤗
@@Butterflybleu14 I'm trying to figure out how/if he is related?
I suspect it may seem slow to you Michael, and perhaps disappointing not to be in by Christmas, but it is good to see it all unfolding in due course. Seeing the lights shining through the windows from outside at night conveys a sense of the warmth and comfort to come.
I was thinking the same thing with the lights shining out in the late hours...dedicated Michael inside...it gave me a sense of pride for him! 💕
Alternate title: My First Night In The Cottage
I find the Misters Petherick the most amazing men. If only more people were as capable and congenial as Team Petherick.
@@jacobbarwick86 it is a fact that very few families are capable of basic diy skills not even being able to wire a plug.
Therefore we admire these people .
I agree, nomebear, the Petherick family is amazing. There may be people more skilled in a specific area but they are landscape artists, historians, architects, carpenters, cooks and musicians. And they just plain know how to get things done.
@@jacobbarwick86 I was thinking the same thing. If not for Mr Pethrick & Shaune, I highly doubt Michael would where he is. Did he catch that the beams needed sanding for the floor boards to lay properly, or was it Shaune who caught it & Michael's taking credit... Sure he has ideas but Michael doesn't have the SKILL SET or KNOWLEDGE to execute his plans... Without his father & Shaune guiding him every step of the way, he'd be as lost & confused as his new puppy. Those men are skilled Craftsmen you can see it in the attention to detail.
@@loloholmes2793 Lolo; Please don’t minimize the efforts or talents of one person over another. Mick, Sean and Michael make a fantastic family team. They work and support each other in every way. What one doesn’t know the others do know. They balance each other very well. Age and experience plays a part. Michael is the youngest and a very talented young man who researches and perfects anything he does. He’s very willing to learn and acknowledges when he’s wrong. They all balance each other in their knowledge and skills. Mick (Mr Petherick) must be so proud of his family.
@@loloholmes2793 There's no need for this negative take at all. Yes, they don't all have the exact same skills. So? There's also things that would be different for the others if Michael wasn't there. Who, btw, has shown us he is very skilled at many things.
LOVE the floor! Hard hard work! Shawn and Mr Senior with Michael are a joy to see working together!
Your dad should be so proud of the work ethic that he has passed on to his sons. What dedication you have to restoring your cottage. You will enjoy it all the more as you live in and decorate it. It is so enjoying to see see your progress.
Well said! I agree
I have to say that one of the things that make these videos great is the editing with picturesque images of the land. I mean, the video is about laying a floor, but you make us remember that it's part of a group of old buildings, in the french countryside. Very aesthetic you could say. I hope we can see new videos with all this visual poetry. Cheers
The beams and floor boards are a thing of beauty. Your attention to detail is amazing, loved the lesson in nails. Well done, you’ll have a beautiful loved home soon.
Yes, the attention to detail is admirable however I can't help but wonder at the descendants who might have to, at some stage, sand the floors, all nail heads might have to be hit in further, they're not the easiest nails to get out, which is great.
I think your videos are literally the only ones I NEVER skip the ads hoping that y’all will at least get a few pennies more to help out with all your projects. Keep it up! This feeds my anglophile soul.
Fantastic progress and hard work. Shawn is a talented workman. I love his desire for perfection and positive attitude. Well done all! Thank you Michael!
I love the way you and Stephanie give one another credit, its lovely to see that's what I call real friendship
Teetee and Bertie's friendship is beautiful.
Still going back to your old videos! Love them!
I literally would not be able to lift my arms after 8 hours of sanding joists and beams! Well done you!
LOL The only joints I can lift for 8 hours, are the litled, type!!!!!!!
You’d acclimate a lot sooner than you think. Your arms might hate you for a week, but you’d get used to it. Also, you’d be BAMF ripped
My Father always told me “if a jobs worth doing it’s worth doing well” I am 75 years old and he would have been with The Pethericks all the way. Well Done. A pleasure to watch who needs TV ☺️
I adore this channel. It really gives off a calm energy that reminds me to slow down in life. Love the progress and credits to Sean for his craftsmanship.
This channel is my new escape from the stress and drama of daily life and world events. When I'm watching, I can get lost in your world-a world away from me. Love the renovations on the cottage and I'm slowly making my way through the channel starting at the beginning. Can't wait to see more cooking segments but I don't want to rush ahead. Can't wait to make your lasagna! I just realized I'm writing this from my husband's account.
Seeing the lights in the windows, and smoke from the chimney is like the cottage has come alive again! You've come a long way in a short amount of time.
Yeah! Just what I needed! Sitting here with my chihuahuas Sam and Smudge sending their love to Titi and Bertie. 😍🐶🐶😍
How's your car?
Lots of love to you Sam and smudge xxxxxx
@@PrincessHarlotte It ended up being a blessing in diguise as they have given me a newer more reliable loan car. Now I just have to remember where I put the car key 😂🤣
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@@Jayrose59 YAY!!! At least you have transportation now. Take care and feel better soon... tummy troubles are no fun this time of year! I fell asleep before I finished the Patreon video so here I am again this AM ✌❤🎅
Oh Michael the cottage is Beautiful and coming along beautifully I remember the first time you told the story of the greenhouse and the cottage now look how far you have come !
Only for you and Stephanie will I watch a 3 minute ad on hair loss
You only need to watch 30 seconds for it to count towards their ad revenue 😊.
@@-AuburnWaves Thanks. These influencers stammering away marketing second-hand handys make me aaaargh!
30 Seconds and the get ad money.
Ahh thanks. I just wanted to make sure he gets all the help he can. Sometimes I even put on as a playlist and just let it run again after I watched it.
I agree only for them...
I never thought I’d be so excited to see a strangers floor go in. Well done, can’t wait to see it all come together🙏🏻
its a joy-st to witness
I hope we get to still see stuff with Sean and your Dad after the cottage is all finished! I love watching the three of you together!
After Michael’s is done, maybe they could all pitch in and get mom & dad’s place finished. Amazing how we were so attracted to the chateau and all it’s glorious beauty and now all we want to see is the cottage. At this point all I’m interested in are the beautiful grounds and the cottage until it’s 100% completed moved in and every corner done and shared with us. ☺️ and the greenhouse is spruced up and the front yard landscaped and manicured. Not asking for a lot here. 😬
Michael, what a fabulous update. Bless you for having to work a night shift too. Delighted that Bertie is settling so well. 👍👏👏
Although you're working hard on the cottage, the shots you got for this episode are so beautiful.
I love that original intro. Makes me smile every time.
I love your tenacity and also your desire for authenticity Michael. Your hard work is paying off! The cottage is turning out so beautiful. Your cinematography is nothing to sneeze at either...so enjoyable.
Recommending this and related channels to all my friends! Good luck to everyone; hug the littlest ones for me! Appreciate seeing a real connected family in a beautiful setting I'll never see for myself.
✨Yes, ”pleased!” Absolutely gorgeous wood work!!✨ Admire your tenacity Michael... and your Dad and Sean are worth their weight in gold and beyond!💗💗💗
Shawn you are amazing, thank heavens you are there to guide and direct and then lend a hand !!! YOU are sincerely appreciated !!! THANK YOU
That’s a lot of money on stamps! I bet if you polled your patrons they would rather you used that towards your renovation. That’s why we watch, to see the amazing work being done by you and your family!
Yes l thought that too
He could print something festive, with message and signed by himself, put it on patron account. Patrons can then download and print it if they wish. Would cost him nothing.
I like the personal touch of receiving a greeting card in the mail vs a digital message. Sending cards of appreciation to your patrons is the proper thing to do, Michael.
Yes but it's such a sincere thank you and proper. We are getting away from that. Pretty soon with etiquette going by the wayside coupled with social distancing, we'll be raising our children virtually lol. It's expensive but a very thoughtful (and I'm sure) and a token of Michael's gratitude. May God/Creator Bless you and your new home, Michael.
Sandra Cole Great idea! For those who love receiving cards I'm sure they'll be so happy to receive one from Michael too.
Sean is such a hoot, I love watching you all working together getting it all done...
It’s official: I am obsessed and far too invested in this cottage! I can’t wait to see the finished product. Great work guys
Once it’s finished and he shows the final reveal, what will we do?! There must be a party in the Gardners Cottage every weekend to which we are all virtually invited! It’s a must! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
You are very lucky to have your dad and Shaun to help. Now a safe beautiful floor that will last another hundred years.
The floor looks gorgeous, the whole cottage is looking lovely for that matter, all that beautiful oak and stone just goes so well together. Knowing it’s done well every step of the way is great, the old ways stood the test of time so all your hard work will still be there generations down the years. Wonderful legacy Michael. 🙋🏼
Shaun is a master in his work, and Dad too. Amazingly talented men.
I am so happy for you and rather proud of you, though we have never met. Your Father raised you very well knowing and appreciating quality craftmanship. I know many Fathers do this but not all young men care to recognize or appreciate this. You very beautifully do. Quite admirable. Great week to you.
🎀Happy Holidays to you and your family
The chateau has a certain “ambiance” the way the light flows. Beautiful.
Oh Michael, still working on the camera angles while working hard on those beams... thank you for the quality entertainment as always. I watched every Ad. 🇦🇺
Beautiful work, what an asset Shaun is lovely natured man and a craftsman at that. You are all doing a fabulous job, well done.
Well done on the floors! Would you ever consider restoring a few of the eyebrow windows that are bricked over on the back of the cottage?
I’m getting so excited to see how you settle into this simple, charming space 😊
Good job toughing out the night shift! As a side note, Shawn seems like a really cool guy - I like when him and your dad are in your videos, they are so skilled.
Sean is such an asset a really good worker and cheerful smile an asset indeed.
The cottage is starting to look so cosy. I hope it’s finish for Christmas. I love the glow of Christmas lights in a smaller room.
🇨🇦❤️At around 5:21, although you were tired and about to face a long night of solitary labor, it’s obvious that you’re delighted with the progress you’re making on the cottage.
I’m looking forward to seeing you clicking your heels once the upstairs is tidied up a bit.
I am so pleased for you, Michael. Your smiles all through this video are a treat to behold.
We the viewers LOVE YOU ALSO SHAWN!!! Such a wonderful guy!
Unbelievable the amount of hard work you’ve put in! Love this blog so much!
The floors look amazing! Bravo Sean, Michael and Dad. I love the touch of LaLande in the cottage.
Oh, but there's always the staircase LaLanding lol. Not original- another commenter above came up with that 😊
The viewers are very happy!! Looks amazing! Hard work well done! The wood is absolutely gorgeous! Very pleased with the Lalande Board❤️ It must be very exciting as it comes together now, Michael! Also, I love the name Bertie!!!! He’s adorable.
Just remembering when we were first introduced to this little cottage and then to see where it is now is miles from where it use to be! You still have more work todo but the best part i’m sure for y are those moment you can step back and just take a proud look at how far you have come already!
We love your videos, Michael! We learn something new each week! Didn't know about those nails for the oak floor, brillant! it's gonna a be a marvelous room! Thanks for sharing your skills! cheers, Philipp
We are happy.Floor is gorgeous Michael, well done guys.'Hello ' to Bertie, so cute.🤗
I can appreciate how special it is for you Micheal to have a piece of the La Lande forest completing your beautiful stair. The provenance of that one piece of wood will be so interesting when you tell your story in years to come. 😴 Sleep tight.
Dad is always right , he a good man. Best carpenter who , always nailed it right . Gardner cottage is coming alive , waking up like a rose.
I’m happy! The floor is magnificent!
You are like I am about the details so it will all be worth it when you’re done. There won’t be anything wrong driving you crazy when it’s finished😂
Hi Michael. You are so lucky to have Shaun. I think he could probably do anything. The floors are absolutely beautiful. Lucky You!!!!!
It is such hard work, but everyone's attitudes are so positive. I think the cottage is feeling the love and will give it back for many, many years to come.
Linda Miller
Yes, but what happens the other 99% if the time the camera isn’t on?
@@dougmartin7129 Ha, ha. I will live in my world and chose to believe that they are always so cordial with one another, content to work hard, and taking tea breaks from time to time to stay calm, especially during these trying times. I am always the optimist and a woman of great faith.
The euros given by kind patrons and go-fund-me-ers will add greatly to the income profit realized by the family whenever the family decides to sell the chateau. That's a great investment and will certainly give back in however many years to come bring. I wonder if Michael will live there forever.
I love how well produced these videos are the music and videography make it seem like an expensive documentary:)
Michael, I am so thrilled for you! It's heartwarming to see your Dad and Sean pitching in and keeping you going. What a project but you are getting to the point where you can see a glimmer of an ending... It will be a tribute to you forever. Plus, the Lalande board brought a tear to my eye thinking that the 2 Chateaus will be linked.
Michael PLEASE USE A MASK. I’ve watched you now too many times without a mask on. On the stairs sanding in the chateau pouring the vermiculite down the chimney, sanding the beams. Damage to your lungs is cumulative and as you get older the results will show up. Please listen us there are many of us who care about you. We wish you the best.
The vacuum attachment to the sander gets a good amount of dust but we could see a lot that escapes. You said yourself that it was dusty. So please wear a mask for all dusty projects.
The static shots in the cottage during the night shift were gorgeous! Seriously would love prints of some of those shots. Great work on the cottage and filming.
Albert is my late grandfather’s name. My Grandma called him Burt. Her name was Patrica and he called her Trixie. The cottage is looking amazing!
It always make a person feel good when they can see the fruits of their labor...its gratification to see progress. Congratulations on fixing up a price of history and see it in all of its glory.
The floors are absolutely lovely!!! Sean is a master at what he does. Everything is coming together so nicely. All of your hard work is paying off Michael. You should be very proud.
Michael, what a great job you and your father and friends are doing! Every single penny that folks have donated to the restoration of this cottage is shown WORTHY because we SEE your hard work and dedication (even staying up all night to complete tasks so that others (AND you!) can continue on the next day)! It's just amazing, Michael! Every single detail that you care about doing right is totally worth it! It will be exactly as you envisioned it to me and it's very exciting for all of us to see your vision come to light! Well done, my youtube friend, and continue carrying on as you've been doing! What a joy to be brought along through videos on this incredible restoration! Teresa
Thanks Teresa. This is all the encouragement we need to keep doing what what we are doing. All the best x
This cottage is going to be stunning when its all finished. The wood beams are absolutely breathtaking.
Hello little Bertie! Great work Michael, I clan see you guys are really working hard to get it done before Christmas, I hope you are still getting time to enjoy the process as well. It’s magical to watch!
Absolutely stunning! I love how meticulous you all are in your work. Such a lovely group of friends!! I love the special touch the board from Stephanie gave the staircase too. Amazing!
Well done Sean, you made a beautiful job of the flooring. What a lovely pop you have as well Michael . So generous with his time and knowledge. Sleep well. X
Great progress, I love seeing all that is happening with the cottage and I have developed quit a crush on Shawn. Continue success in the cottage rehab.
He's a "keeper"
Man this is beautiful! Watching from America I wish I could be there with you all. Such a warm, inviting, and special place. Thank you for the video. Your hard work and dedication to detail does not go unnoticed.
Sandra Westley I was just going to ask who is looking after the puppy in this 8 hour marathon, and then there was a picture of Bertie with Titi, lovely to see them take to each other.
I’m sure there have been moments of stress but you all seem to understand the nature of humor-it’s makes MOST EVERYTHING go better! Good show guys, you are AMAZING!!
Sensible Sean wearing a mask, great progress guys,enjoy your bacon sarnie.
Michael your attention to detail is amazing! Eventually your cottage will be magnificent!
Michael you're consistently amazing; a man of substance. Take care of yourself. Thanks for sharing.
Note to self: sand all beams and joists before installing.
It’s so funny to me, as an American, to see a Brit expat living in France wearing a Chicago bulls baseball cap. Lol
Ha, ha! I made that comment on the last video. Here in Chicago we love our Chicago Bulls!
Citizen of the world. They’re the best 😃
I didn't "catch" that. Haha.
😂
Da Bulls! Chicago native here, but English/Irish by blood. Love it.
I hope you get your act together and finish your project you know the garden cottage we all are waiting! So hurry up!
Sandwiches and tea 2 weeks before Christmas is good enough for me: congrats!!
As a Virginian and a lover of historical architecture I’m enjoying every Vlog❗️ can’t wait for y’all to put together your “loo”❗️😁
Love the la lande board! Adding new history to the cottage. ❤️
💓That was your first night at the cottage💓Thank you for showing & sharing your step by step journey of making the cottage habitable again💓It has been fascinating to learn & watch everything so far💓
When floorboards were nailed down they had a nail at each side of the board on each joist to stop the boards curling at the sides, a single nail in the middle of each board will allow them to curl over time.
Typically yes, but his boards are tonged and grooved so they interlock
@@tomseal3960 I think it is tongue and groove.
Yep. They will bend like a banana over time ))))
@@mayflower2401 you right, you right
@@tomseal3960 we knew what you meant
What a job well done you and your crew did! All the late nights and lack of sleep is worth that gorgeous woodwork. I can't wait to see the final outcome!
Beautiful! The "crew" has done a wonderful job bringing life back to the cottage.
THIS IS A VERY ENTERTAINING AND AMAZINGLY SATISFYING PRODUCTION....... WAY, WAY, WAY BETTER THEN ANNYFING YOU'LL FIND ON CABLE OR COMMERCIAL T.V.
Another great Vlog Michael. Always interesting and excellent viewing!
Keep them coming.
Greetings from Bangkok. 🙏🏻🙋♂️
Sean is worth his weight in gold. Always good natured and lots of knowledge and patience.
It's always so satisfying when a nail goes in the way you want and looks so good. Coming along very nicely. Congrats on naming Berty.
Must admit my first thought was Bertie Wooster, not Albert. :-D
Huzzah! You have a beautiful floor! As you were sanding away, an ad popped up that I watched and learned all about Google for an hour. So i have been enlightened by Google and delighted at your progress. Shawn is an absolutely amazing carpenter. Bertie and Titi are so cute together. Congrats on the progress Michael!
How many times has Michael's Dad been right when Michael's like 🤔 haha.
Pretty wood. Lovely floors. Wonderful beams. Love it all.
Well done! It's wonderful that you've documented this journey because sometimes we can forget. It's going to be fantastic when you're in. Home sweet home! So glad you have all the support from viewers to family! This is truly going to be gorgeous! :) All the best!
Love the positive attitude displayed by all the gentlemen working in this cottage! Even when things don't go as expected, a way is found, the smiles pervade.
All the hard work and lack of sleep will be worth it..when you are all settled in. Great to see a piece of LaLande is helping you. Much 💜 from Austin Texas USA 🎄🤠
Austin gang here, too!
Been watching your Chanel a few months. I would say this is the best “paced” video you’ve yet done. The story unfolds of the work you’re doing and it never drags. Well done.
Thank you so much Brett. I feel like I got my creativity back this week after losing it for a while.