I was so happy to see a certain dog jump out of a car. Welcome back Alex. Billy, you do a fine job being the camera man; and yet with Alex back we get to see you work and the videos are longer.
When the car with the roof top rack was backing up, I immediately knew it was ALEX! I watched the installation of the rack on his channel. Welcome back Alex!
Kudos to Simon for creating the tool tray! In addition to being a very skilled "Jack of All Trades", he is also talented at designing ways to make the job easier and more efficient! Well done! Welcome back Alex & Lela! Billy, you are such a kind and generous person. You always remember to thank everyone each day for their contribution. You are absolutely the BEST!
It's time to give a big shout out to Rick! He's behind the scenes doing whatever needs to be done while everyone else gets all the attention! Kudos to Rick!
It is great to have Alex and Lela back. You can hear the relief in Billy's voice. Nothing wrong with Billy's filming and editing. I have had a frustrating day, so seeing Rick's wonderful smile and Yanis giving the instructions has helped considerably. Simon demonstrating his expertise just tops it off. Thanks gentlemen. 😀
Please ask Yanis how comfortable he is speaking English. I hear him getting better and better. Love when he joins the conversation on camera. Also, Alex is back. Yay!
Great design of the tool tray /caddy by Simon ( the genius) and I’m so happy to see Yanis transferring skills already. Bonus is Alex and Lola are back so we’ll see Billy in front of the camera again. Let’s crack on team!!
This video brought so much joy. Welcome back Alex, Simon the clever thinker, Yannis sharing his skills, Rick and that smile, all led by the ring master Billy. What an awesome team. ❤🐨
Not to forget Ricks wonderful organizing skills. That makes the work so much easier. Saves time looking for all the little things, just like Simons tool station on top of the scaffolding. These are the small but mighty time saving solutions🎉🎉🎉🎉 They are all such great people!
I really appreciate Simon explaining the process of construction and how projects are done. Thank you I truly have learned something new every day. Love the whole crew and all the great videos that you produce.
Welcome back, Alex! It is an incredible thing to watch all this renovation, with all these talented men, and there are absolutely no egos interrupting the synergy of the working environment. Everyone gets to work doing what needs to be done and there are no tensions, and definitely no egos! Great job everyone.
When finished, the convent would be a great wedding venue. Looking forward to Michael’s artistry on the chapel ceiling, building the gallery & moving the organ. But first things first.
"Many hands make light work" as you wonderful folks prove every day! Great to see Alex and Layla back, and the smile on Rick's face just lights up the room
Moving right along with the ceiling and getting it done. Alex being back with Lela is great. Rick helping Yanis up on the scaffolding and Simon getting all the prep work done. What a great team and it is all working like a well oiled machine. You can see the progress daily, moving much smoother than the kitchen did. Experience is the key, now you know what to expect. Have a great day
Hey Billy I saw you riding a horse on The Moon's channel the other day. It looks like you know how to ride. So glad to see Alex and Lala back. So much happening at the convent. I hope that one day I get to see the convent in person when you get done. So "Crack On" and I will see you tomorrow.
I love all of Simon’s tips! I’ve never done much construction and probably never will but the practical nature of his tips can probably be adapted to other situations. And he demonstrates that there’s more than one way to do the right thing, and sometimes a small tweak makes a big improvement! So nice to see Alex and Layla back!
A lot of progress today, with some excellent teamwork. Well done, Simon, for the custom tool tray. Rick needs a tool belt. Welcome back, Alex & Layla. Those stairs 😍. Ali x 🏴💜
I have been watching your videos ever since November '23 and have enjoyed watching all of you guys work and do your magic. To me it's incredible how drastically, skillfully and beautifully you have managed to transform this place. Over the last couple of months returning back to you channel has brought me lot's of joy, Billy. I'm so excited for what's yet to come and am glad to finally be up to date with all the work you've done. Great job, all of you! Thank you Billy for sharing this incredible journey, of bringing this convent back to its glory, with us. Keep cracking on!!😊
Today’s end pose 9/10😊 - 3 thumbs up including Alex and a wave from Simon which is a rare variation of his end pose. Very happy to see Billy in the end shot again🎉 Welcome back, Alex👋
Absolutely amazing as always!!! It is always such a pleasure to see such camaraderie and such amazing work. Welcome back to Alex and thank you Billy, Mick, Rick, Simon, and Yanis for bringing such inspiration and joy to the world. Be safe and take care. You're always in our prayers! May the Lord bless you and keep you; may He show you His favor and have mercy upon you; and may He watch over you and give you His peace. Numbers 6:24-6.
Simone what a great idea for the tools. Yanis nice to see you teaching skills you learned. Rick your smile lights up everyone’s day. Billy your a marvel at finding great people to work with you restoring your properties.
Awesome to see Alex back! 😁👍 I hope his new luggage rack is working well for him! 😛 Also, you should consider investing in a drywall screw gun with a magazine, that'll make things so much faster for getting the plasterboard up! 😁👍
Hurrah! Alex and Leyla are back! Now we get to watch Billy work. Two on the scaffold is brilliant with another on the ground doing prep. That ceiling will be done in record time.
I'll be in France next week on holiday and if my spouse weren't trailing along I'd drive by but alas... Will miss watching for a few days here and there but will look forward to catching up and seeing your progress. Love this Convent so much. I've attended lots of retreats in old convents (Yoga and meditation) and there is something very powerful in the energy. Since these Nuns were nursing it makes it a bit more special--no? Also, that Chapel will one day be stunning. Library...Bar...Kitchen...Dining room. 2024 and 2025 are busy.
Welcome back Alex and Lela 😀. Yanis , Rick and Simon work so hard. You’re looking amazing Billy, looking forward to seeing you on the other side of the camera xxx💕💕💕
Welcome back Alex and Lela!!! Well, it's another feather in your cap gentlemen. You are such a special team of men, getting things done together and it all works! Simon, the master leading a wonderful group of men. A joy to watch you work! Billy, you are to be applauded for your leadership and innovating ideas.
Pllllease dont forget that *the music* is an integral part of the style of the older videos.... I'm all for variety, but i *love* billys musical style for the older videos. There was not even one note in this vlog....
@MissGimpsAlot. I agree 100%. Said to say I probably won't watch much for the next month. Very sad Billy doesn't recognize his style of editing is what built this channel and the music is a huge part of it. I'll see you in a month.
How wonderful, Layla and Alex are back. Rick is working today, Billy gets to do what he loves best and Yanis and Simon are really rolling on the ceiling ❤❤❤
Welcome back Alex. Quick question couldn’t you ask Billy to use one of the addresses at the convent as your “Main” address to try and get by the need to get your dog vet tested every time you cross the channel?
Thank you for the explanation of the angle of the screws, Simon. Love the details and the why behind them. Makes us feel like we are part of the process.
Welcome back Alex! Billy we will miss your videography. You both have a wonderful way of filming the work on the convent. The Boss will be so impressed with the progress but perhaps not so much with the shopping bill (teasing). Crack On!!
Simon reminds me so much of my late husband. Not in looks, but he's such a jack of all trades and so creative, and a great teacher. I swear if I were 30 years younger, I might hop a plane to France and hit up Billy for a job! (I worked on a lot of jobs with my husband)
Yanis wake up man!! You look like you are dealing with a "hang around" from you guy's Afternoon drinks. Awe what am I saying "I'm a Cajun, Acadian French Canadian". You guys make the Cajun in me smile when the refreshments start. HELLO from the Bayou's of Louisiana!
A few quick questions for you, Billy (or whichever team member has a spare moment for questions!): 1) Have you considered a decorative botanical and/or geometric design on the ceiling plaster sections in the dining room? I’ve noticed painted motifs in between the beams in a lot of European/UK historic buildings (from rustic style to overly gilt) and thought it may be something you could use to change up the look between the spaces on the main floor. 2) What is the copper piece on the kitchen windowsill nearest the fireplace? It looks like a double boiler to my eyes but we don’t have a lot of antique copper out here in the north western Canadian prairies. 3) Plaster vs Venetian plaster, same thing or different? My friend and I have a running disagreement about this, he says the same, and I say Venetian plaster is waxed and polished after the surface is textured/smoothed. Bragging rights are up for grabs here! Keep up the great work!
Glad to see Alex made it ok. I am wondering if we will be able to see the progress in Simons property. You all work so well together such a great team!
I was so happy to see a certain dog jump out of a car. Welcome back Alex. Billy, you do a fine job being the camera man; and yet with Alex back we get to see you work and the videos are longer.
When the car with the roof top rack was backing up, I immediately knew it was ALEX! I watched the installation of the rack on his channel. Welcome back Alex!
I also was chuffed to see Layla’s fluffy little face hop out of the car!
Kudos to Simon for creating the tool tray! In addition to being a very skilled "Jack of All Trades", he is also talented at designing ways to make the job easier and more efficient! Well done! Welcome back Alex & Lela! Billy, you are such a kind and generous person. You always remember to thank everyone each day for their contribution. You are absolutely the BEST!
It's time to give a big shout out to Rick! He's behind the scenes doing whatever needs to be done while everyone else gets all the attention! Kudos to Rick!
It is great to have Alex and Lela back. You can hear the relief in Billy's voice. Nothing wrong with Billy's filming and editing. I have had a frustrating day, so seeing Rick's wonderful smile and Yanis giving the instructions has helped considerably. Simon demonstrating his expertise just tops it off. Thanks gentlemen. 😀
Rick’s smile brings out the grins looking at those dimples 😂
Love the tips Simon. I really appreciate them.
Please ask Yanis how comfortable he is speaking English. I hear him getting better and better. Love when he joins the conversation on camera. Also, Alex is back. Yay!
Great design of the tool tray /caddy by Simon ( the genius) and I’m so happy to see Yanis transferring skills already. Bonus is Alex and Lola are back so we’ll see Billy in front of the camera again.
Let’s crack on team!!
My dad made a similar contraption for his walker he's ninety so he can carry things .
This video brought so much joy. Welcome back Alex, Simon the clever thinker, Yannis sharing his skills, Rick and that smile, all led by the ring master Billy. What an awesome team. ❤🐨
Not to forget Ricks wonderful organizing skills.
That makes the work so much easier. Saves time looking for all the little things, just like Simons tool station on top of the scaffolding. These are the small but mighty time saving solutions🎉🎉🎉🎉
They are all such great people!
I really appreciate Simon explaining the process of construction and how projects are done. Thank you I truly have learned something new every day. Love the whole crew and all the great videos that you produce.
I really liked Rick's blurb about the new tools caddy. So nice to hear everyone explain this and that.
Yes I enjoy hearing why they do certain things. Very educational. Simon is a very talented man.
Simon, Yanis, Alex, Rick, Billy and Mick make a great team. So nice to have the team all together!
Welcome back, Alex! It is an incredible thing to watch all this renovation, with all these talented men, and there are absolutely no egos interrupting the synergy of the working environment. Everyone gets to work doing what needs to be done and there are no tensions, and definitely no egos! Great job everyone.
Simon has so many great tips for making work easier!
When finished, the convent would be a great wedding venue. Looking forward to Michael’s artistry on the chapel ceiling, building the gallery & moving the organ. But first things first.
"Many hands make light work" as you wonderful folks prove every day! Great to see Alex and Layla back, and the smile on Rick's face just lights up the room
It’s great to have Alex and Lola back 👏👏🏴🇬🇧
Moving right along with the ceiling and getting it done. Alex being back with Lela is great. Rick helping Yanis up on the scaffolding and Simon getting all the prep work done. What a great team and it is all working like a well oiled machine. You can see the progress daily, moving much smoother than the kitchen did. Experience is the key, now you know what to expect. Have a great day
Welcome back to you and your beautiful dog, Alex. 😊
Yes! Welcome “home” Alex!❤
Yes watched his channel to see him getting ready for the journey
Hey Billy I saw you riding a horse on The Moon's channel the other day. It looks like you know how to ride. So glad to see Alex and Lala back. So much happening at the convent. I hope that one day I get to see the convent in person when you get done. So "Crack On" and I will see you tomorrow.
Great to see you all working together and brilliant to see Alex back .
You've run off all the lingering spirits with yr renovations 🎉
Closing in on 450 thousand ❤
I love all of Simon’s tips! I’ve never done much construction and probably never will but the practical nature of his tips can probably be adapted to other situations. And he demonstrates that there’s more than one way to do the right thing, and sometimes a small tweak makes a big improvement! So nice to see Alex and Layla back!
Enjoyed your musical selections, Billy.
Yey, Alex and his puppy is back
can't wait to see the final renovation of this room 😀
Simon’s smile and Yanis getting sassy in English .. it’s wonderful day! 💕 from Virginia USA
Super progress and episode! Master, journeyman, apprentice! Super tool caddy! Thank you all! Be well, stay safe.😊❤👍
A lot of progress today, with some excellent teamwork. Well done, Simon, for the custom tool tray. Rick needs a tool belt. Welcome back, Alex & Layla. Those stairs 😍. Ali x 🏴💜
I have been watching your videos ever since November '23 and have enjoyed watching all of you guys work and do your magic. To me it's incredible how drastically, skillfully and beautifully you have managed to transform this place. Over the last couple of months returning back to you channel has brought me lot's of joy, Billy. I'm so excited for what's yet to come and am glad to finally be up to date with all the work you've done. Great job, all of you! Thank you Billy for sharing this incredible journey, of bringing this convent back to its glory, with us. Keep cracking on!!😊
Today’s end pose 9/10😊 - 3 thumbs up including Alex and a wave from Simon which is a rare variation of his end pose. Very happy to see Billy in the end shot again🎉 Welcome back, Alex👋
Absolutely amazing as always!!! It is always such a pleasure to see such camaraderie and such amazing work. Welcome back to Alex and thank you Billy, Mick, Rick, Simon, and Yanis for bringing such inspiration and joy to the world. Be safe and take care. You're always in our prayers! May the Lord bless you and keep you; may He show you His favor and have mercy upon you; and may He watch over you and give you His peace. Numbers 6:24-6.
Brilliant build from Simon safety and handy
Those wide plank floor boards. Wow!
So nice to Alex is back.... They are really moving on that ceiling too. Enjoy your evening.
the light in my day! always look forward to see progress.
Simone what a great idea for the tools. Yanis nice to see you teaching skills you learned. Rick your smile lights up everyone’s day. Billy your a marvel at finding great people to work with you restoring your properties.
Love watching everyone
Love Simon's 'top tips'
yes Billy, agree, Yanis and Rick ARE doing a cracking Job! Happy to see Alexander back ! Guys you are on fire!
Awesome to see Alex back! 😁👍 I hope his new luggage rack is working well for him! 😛
Also, you should consider investing in a drywall screw gun with a magazine, that'll make things so much faster for getting the plasterboard up! 😁👍
Welcome back, Alex.
Simon, I appreciate your tutorials!
Those wide planks in the floor are incredible! I enjoy the renovation stuff, but really, I'm here for the dogs and ghosts (and pig). 🙂
Billy, you did fine recording...but it is GREAT to have Alex and Leila back! ❤😂
I was very happy when I saw that car pull in! I actually clapped my hands in glee to see Alex back.
Wonderful hump day to everyone!
Happy days from Florida!
@@bjbrown me too!
Hurrah! Alex and Leyla are back! Now we get to watch Billy work. Two on the scaffold is brilliant with another on the ground doing prep. That ceiling will be done in record time.
Welcome back Alex. Ceiling coming along nicely ❤
Simon thanks so very much for your explanations. It really helps to understand the process 😃
I think we need to petition the builders store to place a sign that says Billy Marche
I'll be in France next week on holiday and if my spouse weren't trailing along I'd drive by but alas... Will miss watching for a few days here and there but will look forward to catching up and seeing your progress. Love this Convent so much. I've attended lots of retreats in old convents (Yoga and meditation) and there is something very powerful in the energy. Since these Nuns were nursing it makes it a bit more special--no? Also, that Chapel will one day be stunning. Library...Bar...Kitchen...Dining room. 2024 and 2025 are busy.
As a layperson I enjoy hearing Simon's explanations -- I think he would be great making tutorials for homeowners doing DYI projects.
Now we know everything is OK! Layla is back!! Thank you all. ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉😊
Billy I love your whole crew!! They are all amazing!! I have to tell you I LOVE ❤ Rick’s beautiful smile 😆!! Crack on!😆👍
Welcome back Alex and Lela 😀. Yanis , Rick and Simon work so hard. You’re looking amazing Billy, looking forward to seeing you on the other side of the camera xxx💕💕💕
Great work gentleman. Welcome back Alex and your adorable pup.
So happy to see Alex and Lela! She’s a beautiful dog!
Simon, brilliant tool rack!!! That could prevent someone getting hurt. 🌝 hi sweet Lela. 🌼
Alex the tripod!! LOL!!
Yeah, caught that. Alex seemed a bit embarrassed........ LOL
I love that staircase!
Welcome back, Alex, and pets for Lela!
Nice to see you riding Udea Billy with Nick riding Queenie.
A nice change from all the building work.
Welcome back Alex and Lela!!! Well, it's another feather in your cap gentlemen. You are such a special team of men, getting things done together and it all works! Simon, the master leading a wonderful group of men. A joy to watch you work! Billy, you are to be applauded for your leadership and innovating ideas.
I LOVE that staircase !!
Welcome back Alex and Layla! Simon, Yannis and Rick did a. Great job on the ceiling work. Most Productive team of the year😊
Pllllease dont forget that *the music* is an integral part of the style of the older videos.... I'm all for variety, but i *love* billys musical style for the older videos.
There was not even one note in this vlog....
@MissGimpsAlot. I agree 100%. Said to say I probably won't watch much for the next month. Very sad Billy doesn't recognize his style of editing is what built this channel and the music is a huge part of it. I'll see you in a month.
Welcome back, Alex.
I was just thinking, "I wonder when Alex is back?", and his car pulled up. Yay! Love it when the whole team is back together.
How wonderful, Layla and Alex are back. Rick is working today, Billy gets to do what he loves best and Yanis and Simon are really rolling on the ceiling ❤❤❤
Welcome back Alex. Quick question couldn’t you ask Billy to use one of the addresses at the convent as your “Main” address to try and get by the need to get your dog vet tested every time you cross the channel?
Thank you for the explanation of the angle of the screws, Simon. Love the details and the why behind them. Makes us feel like we are part of the process.
Take Simon to a brocante to find him a staircase. I miss those shopping videos.
Welcome back Alex
👋🇨🇦 Welcome back Alex!
You have gotten your moneys worth out of the transit van! Glad to see Alex and pup back😊
Welcome Back Alex- you are missed- now we got the whole crack on Crew up and running again..... keep it up guys !
Alex!! Welcome back!
I thought the screws went in at an angle because Yanis had bought everyone beer for lunch! Lol.
Welcome back Alex! Billy we will miss your videography. You both have a wonderful way of filming the work on the convent. The Boss will be so impressed with the progress but perhaps not so much with the shopping bill (teasing). Crack On!!
Rick likes everything nice and tidy….
Thank you for sharing, greetings Alex😂
Welcome back Alex. 😁🤩
It's always nice to see Rick he has such a beautiful smile and it was nice to see you Billy at the end of the video I do miss seeing you all week
Great to hear your talk to us Rick!
Loved your videos Billy, but I know you wanted to be working. Gosh it really is coming along quickly😳you all are such hard workers 👏🏻
glad your back alex
Simon reminds me so much of my late husband. Not in looks, but he's such a jack of all trades and so creative, and a great teacher. I swear if I were 30 years younger, I might hop a plane to France and hit up Billy for a job! (I worked on a lot of jobs with my husband)
Yanis wake up man!! You look like you are dealing with a "hang around" from you guy's Afternoon drinks. Awe what am I saying "I'm a Cajun, Acadian French Canadian". You guys make the Cajun in me smile when the refreshments start. HELLO from the Bayou's of Louisiana!
Yay!!! Alex is back!!!
I was actually wondering why the screws were at an angle. Thanks for explaining, Simon.
Yessss great job on the ceiling. Glad to see Alex back and his beautiful dog.
Welcome back Alex and Lela. Lovely to see you again. Looking forward to seeing Billy Crack On!
Great team, great content, great camera work. Awesome to see the full band back together!
Glad to have Alex back to do what he does best & the rest of the crew to get on with what they do.
so happy to see Alex & Lela return.❤
Billy is looking so BG (beau gosse) !!!😮
It sure takes a lot of fellows to keep up with your dad! 🙉
💗 🎉
Love the stair case
A few quick questions for you, Billy (or whichever team member has a spare moment for questions!): 1) Have you considered a decorative botanical and/or geometric design on the ceiling plaster sections in the dining room? I’ve noticed painted motifs in between the beams in a lot of European/UK historic buildings (from rustic style to overly gilt) and thought it may be something you could use to change up the look between the spaces on the main floor. 2) What is the copper piece on the kitchen windowsill nearest the fireplace? It looks like a double boiler to my eyes but we don’t have a lot of antique copper out here in the north western Canadian prairies. 3) Plaster vs Venetian plaster, same thing or different? My friend and I have a running disagreement about this, he says the same, and I say Venetian plaster is waxed and polished after the surface is textured/smoothed. Bragging rights are up for grabs here! Keep up the great work!
A word Billy. You are the boss and a great delegator so any manual work done by you is a bonus.
Guys you are flying lots of work done .👍👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩🤩
Glad to see Alex made it ok. I am wondering if we will be able to see the progress in Simons property. You all work so well together such a great team!