There are many comments sharing the NC meaning (North Carolina), but as someone from that state with parents who grew up in Hickory, I am so happy to see the furniture in your chateau. Hickory has been hit hard by off-shoring and many factories have shuttered (including one owned by my grandfather), so it's great to see some of their hard work still surviving all around the world.
Michael it is nice to see you interact with Billy and your family and friends. Makes interesting content. Exciting to hear you’re planning to return to vlogging on the things you do in and around the chateau. You’re amazingly knowledgeable about cooking the Victorian way and restoring vintage and antique stuff. I’m looking forward to see your new vlogs. As always grateful that you’re willing to share your knowledge and time. Wish you well doing your new vlogs 🤩
I LOVE the Cottage. It's nice at the chateau, but the cottage really got me hooked. I don't think I'm alone. Would love to see more of your art as well. So happy you finally have your 100K viewers award. Make no mistake Michael, you are why people are drawn to this channel and stay. ♥
Dearest Micheal. I watch because of you. You are an amazing person with so many talents! When a video pops up I click to see what you have been up to. I have been watching from day one, and I don't care if you show us the chateau, cottage, guest house, forest, gardens, or cooking, and baking. Or even show us your art. See because it is you that I watch for.☺ Tell your brother to hop on a good foot and put out one of his cinematic masterpieces will you. Miss seeing what the family is up to. 🥰
Being a Francophile, when lockdown occurred here in the states, I began distracting myself by watching videos of historical places in France. My job was considered essential, and it was a pretty scary time tbh. Formerly crowded highways and I was the only car on the road going to and from work. So yes, distractions please! I had your vlog suggested and I watched. I’ve been hooked ever since! The beauty of the chateau, it’s furnishings and grounds can only be outshone by the people in it. ☺️ And then Miss Mystery. I thought to myself, “Who is this weird girl??!” I love weird so I had to check out Stephanie too. And Ryan. And everyone 😂 Thanks so much for sharing your lives with us and Congratulations 🎉 🥂 here’s to many more!
Dearest Micheal...I think I can speak for all of us here, when I say that we adored you from the first minute of your first video. And we will all be right here, happily awaiting your next video. And all that is to follow. Much Love, from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦... Keli 💖
Love seeing you two brothers together working, laughing and in the chateau. You thank us Michael for watching but thank you for sharing your life and inspiring us through your videos and helping us to learn about chateau life! Really love you guys. Well done Billy for applying for the award for MIchael. Such a great brother. Congratulations Michael on the award and all your hard work. I hope you can receive the absolute pure love people have for the work you do! Well done.
Michael, You have been through some rough times of late...but I'm glad to see that you have risen above it all because this video is proof that you are one lucky man, a warm and loving man and we subscribers and us patrons adore you and will always wish you the best! Congrats on getting that award. There will be others to follow I am sure! Much Love to all of you, Donna F
Oh Michael, so good to hear your enthusiasm is back. You did seem to loose your way indeed. Welcome back and congratulations on your award. Love as always xx
How exciting! You’re amazing and I hope those statistics show you how much we love you. I’m really excited to see the mix of things in your next videos. Your focus on the cottage was and is understandable. I’m glad you’ve put your troubles behind you and wish you only the best. You’re an amazingly talented person.
I love that your family is so close and so supportive. I think the photo at the end of Gwendoline's Mum is a beautiful tribute. What a wonderful legacy she left and how amazing are each and every one of you to have taken the initiative to make the chateau (and cottage!) - and your respective lives in it - bigger and better than any of you could have possibly imagined! You must be so proud. Michael, you started this TH-cam journey and invited us to share your world. You've been so generous with your knowledge and your talents. You've had your ups and downs, but please know that your genuineness and your humility are what make you so special and I am sure that you'll receive many more awards and proper recognition (and remuneration) for your efforts. Wishing all the Pethericks heartiest congratulations and thank you for giving us so much of yourselves. Stay well and stay happy. xxxx
Many many congratulations Michael on your award...and well done Billy for pushing to getting your brother the award he so richly deserves. You guys are great on-screen... what better display of brothers and brotherly affection in this snapshot of you and Billy. The excitement for the YT future of both DIO and The Petherics is tangible and leaps out of the screen. I wish you both continued success... I'll be watching ❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Wonderful! Titi in the rain 🙄 Brotherly banter with Billy 😊 I’ve watched since day one .. the montage bought back such good happy memories. Congratulations on your award, so well deserved 🥳 Oh Michael, if I could, I’d hug you 🥰 (wish I did upholstery!)
Congratulations Michael on the award, well deserved. I have enjoyed everything you have put up on your channel. I have enjoyed following the progress of your cottage and can't wait to see it finished. I also look forward to seeing more renovation of the chateau. The video was amazing, it showcased exactly why more and more people love to watch your channel each week. Please continue doing what makes you happy, we will continue to watch.
You've come a long way sweetheart. Been here since day one and enjoyed every single second. Keep moving forward, keep loving life and remember...every day is another journey, make it the best one for you ♥
The “lookback” was a great video! Your decision to return to your original format is very wise, IF you are truly invested and interested in it. And if your talent is applied with an equal amount of discipline.
I don't think it was the château in your older videos that we fell in love with, Michael. It was you. Wherever your TH-cam journey takes you, we'll be there to support you and watch your videos.
Archie looks like Billy and Ernest. NIce to have fresh home grown chickens ... Congratulations Michael, it is fun to follow your TH-cam channel. I like the Chateau based videos... I love this blue furniture Billy put in this salon. I saw when he purchased it from an antiques store. So beautiful. All the best Michael ...
Congratulations Michael for 100,000 Subscribers on your Vlog. God’s Blessings to You and Your whole Family Shalom Peace and Agape’ Love ❤️🕊🌹🧡💛❤️🙏🏾✝️🔥🌸🌺✨🙌🏽
Deer meat is wonderful - Very lean and flavorful. Don't let it go to waste - I'm sure you'll find a magnificent recipe! Congrats on your Play button! I love the renovation videos - I always learn something new and adore that. I'm thrilled that you'll be doing more of them again, with other types of videos tucked in as treats here and there. THAT's a great recipe!
It's good to see that you recognize the wisdom of returning to the thing that made your channel a success in the first place. Looking forward to viewing your future vlogs.😍
Michael, I'm always amazed that I am so entertained by your videos. At this point, I feel like visiting with dear friends. It's always great to see what's new at the chateau and in your life. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.
The montage brought tears to my eyes. He is so incredibly talented. Glad to see him back in form doing the things he does best. Just think, w/o YT, we'd be missing this.
Michael, there is something heart warming about seeing a family pull together and watching yours brings joy to so many people. Congratulations on your award, better late than never. Your video of your channel highlights was excellent. Thank you🙏🏻❤️
Michael CONGRATULATIONS !!! On receiving your TH-cam award of your 1st 100K subscribers. I have been with you and Stephanie from Day 1, and absolutely Love! Love! Love! your vlog. You are an inspiration and shining light to many, and you are always so much fun to watch, and so productive, which I like seeing. You put your creative talents to great use for us and your friends to keep up with. KUDOS from The Golden Isles of Georgia, USA !! Keep up the great work. ps. NC = North Carolina, which is where many of my American Rev War Patriots escaped tyranny from across the pond lived and fought for American Independence. Cant wait for the chocolate cooking Hugs, Bren
I am very happy that you have received the youtube award finally, and also that you are going back to the original concept that caught all of our attention. You are a very talented man and I look forward to all you can teach us. Bravo Michael.
So proud of you, dear Michael. You deserve this and so much more. Here’s to you, your fab family and to the joy you bring us with your delightful vlogs! ❤️🎶🍾⭐️
Hickory, North Carolina is one of the finest furniture communities in the world. Just so you know I too am from NC and have been fortunate enough to visit the furniture market. Incredible display of some of the finest furniture you will see.
My dad worked for a furniture company years ago when I was a kid and we got to go to the Hickory Furniture shows sometimes. It was a lot of fun! When I saw that name I was excited that a bit of where I grew up is at the Chateau!
I live outside of Raleigh NC and love the furniture markets!! We go to Thomasville too! We love to find deals on Ethan Allen!! Last sofa was so substantial and solid it had to be brought in by 4 men instead of two.
I'm happy to be one of those first 100,000 subscribers. I don't care if you concentrate on the chateau or on the cottage or even gardening and grounds, I just hope you are regular enough that I can look forward to your next video with confidence.
Orange blossom extract is so different from orange extract. I thought it could be an ok substitute in a keto chocolate mousse once and it really wasn't, it tastes floral and perfumy. Congratulations on the plaque. Lastly, I enjoy the chateau and cottage in equal measure. As a viewer, I think Stephanie having a reliable day and time for when she releases a new video really helps keep her viewing figures up, I think that was one of your strengths in the beginning, as well as your genuine interest in old things/history, your natural ability to engage with the viewers and the fact you are yourself on camera. I am in the UK, btw.
So happy for your success! I stumbled on this Chanel back in March of 2020 mostly as a refuge. ( I had already watched every Time Team episode on You Tube...). I had not thought of renovating a chateau, but I loved the Doing It Ourselves idea. I was hooked instantly. I admire the kind of courage and persistence that preserving something this old must demand. You all have made some difficult but worthwhile choices which are such an encouragement for me and other viewers. Thanks for sharing with us! Cheers! ((Yes I did blubber a bit watching the compilation film! 🥴👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕)
Congratulations on your Silver plaque, you should be due for the Gold. I have been watching your videos since the beginning and your work is amazing in everything you do. Will never tire of watching your work and talents.
As an original subscriber I completely understand why you spent so much time on the cottage. It felt like such a pipedream and when it finally became a reality everyone was so excited for you. As an artist you have changed courses and that is allowed. I enjoy all your videos!
The montage especially just made my heart sing. I have been a subscriber from the very start and there are no limits to your talents. Thank you for sharing them with us!!!
It seems so much longer since the beginning of DIO. You've no idea how much Joy you have brought into the lives of your viewers so Thanks for that. Congratulations on finally getting your award from TH-cam. One hundred thousand in four months! You have Star quality Michael and you are a Star in the YT world and we are the richer for your generosity, talent, hard work and vulnerability. I, for one, can't wait to see what you get up to in future. Thanks again for sharing your gifts.
I LOVE the montage, especially 21:18, the shot of Gwen, Ernest, the cat & dogs on the golf cart. The aerial shots of the chateau in the mist are stunning. Well done Michael & congratulations on your YT award.
Congratulations! Proud to be amongst the 100K. Discovering fascinating France and all you wonderful people has been a soft cushion of comfort through the past months of uncertainty. Although caught by surprise and having to alter our lives in many ways (positive and negative), here sits a certain goodness that has changed many lives forever. Looking forward to loads more clever footage, beautiful scenes and sound, and peeking through the lense into real lives, real times. Love, C p.s. You introduced me to Chateau Diaries way back when. 💖
Lovely, two brothers working and chatting together, the children, the backdrop of the beautiful chanteau. Very enjoyable. Have missed your vlogg's very much and love the combination of everyone plus you that is included. The montage video was brilliant. Bring us more please? What about a segment making the Cingiale (wild boar) into sausage. Quite tasty. Mary Ann Recht, Chicago.
Michael , my Dad and I are so very happy for you. We have watched all of your videos and you have made us laugh and cry. We support you and everything you do. You are fantastic. Ups and downs for sure and you get through them . My dad has beginning dimentia and I am 100 percent with him. It is hard and upsetting for him however he knows who you are...and your family , Stephanie, her mum , Percy Selmar, Sean, and ALL the animal. We are all traveling life together and you make me get back up. Ever in Missouri...you have a lovely home here to keep you safe .keep on , keeping on Michael! X
Michael the ending of that had me crying it was just beautiful I have been watching all of those I’ve been watching you for a long time I am so glad you’re back and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for all of us thank you so much and congratulations what a wonderful achievement.💞
Congratulations Michael and all the family x ❤ 👏 We love everything you do, and all that feature in your vlogs. Here's to the future, onwards and upwards Michael P, and all you lovely Pethericks x 😘 N C does it stand for North Carolina? X 💗
😭😭😭😭😭 Crying tears of joy watching the clips at the end. So happy to see the progress all of you have made and the contributions of those no longer there. And nice to hear you resuscitating your efforts on the chateau, although we thoroughly enjoy the gardeners cottage and other aspects of your life. It’s magical watching it unfold, even if you don’t tune into it while you’re living it. 💗💗💗💗💗💗
Congratulations Michael!!!! I am so happy for you to have gotten this award! and yes, Love to go back in time...., makes me realize its a long time I watch your vlogs, ....remember the curtain bit, polishing the stairs, ...where you're walking to change the 'drapeau' (it, igives me the creeps), chuckle at the table pushing from one room to another...., am thrilled of the dandelions in sunset (thees images are real master shots), then remember you starting to empty the gardeners cottage, changing the beam!!!..., and the very 1st X-mas 'in se new kitchen' !!!! and also your friend then... (damn I wish now to remember his name), Michael, what a Saga...... and yes, I feel you are living in a happy place! Always happy to watch your channel Michael! Greetings from Quebec
I have watched your blogs since the beginning and no longer watch main stream TV,. It’s an absolute pleasure to see the changes being made as you develop in skill and confidence. Enjoy the journey as we enjoy watching your life in France. I occasionally go back to watch my favourite blogs - the Beatrice potter scenery that you shot was absolutely stunning, so much so that we took a few days away to visit ! Looking forward to seeing more of Chateau life and of course the cottage. Well done Michael and lovely to watch you and Billy again on this one. X
Wow Micheal AWSOME, your whole family are an inspiration to people all over the world! How, through passion, blood, sweat and tears you can achieve what you guys have! Good to hear your back on track and full steam ahead for the future! Your ARTISTRY has come through in the end montage, beautiful! Congratulations 🙏💥💫✊👍😊
I think the gardener’s cottage has been so very interesting to see restored and I would love to see more. From what I have seen, Chateau life is many things. Family, community, restoration, antiques and so much more. I love the video! Keep up the good work!
That was such fun to watch the clips of the first year, yayyy I remember them lol. Have loved watching you do your cottage but looking forward to the works in the chateau as well now. I hope you will also keep filming the upstairs of the cottage being finished and the stairwell also
What a journey it's been! I remember how fast your subscriber numbers grew, I think I joined at 40k! Nice that you're going to do more vlogs around the Chateau, but stilll would love to see the Cottage work as well. You need to have a space of your own. 😁😁
Your channel is one of the best things to have come out of these challenging times. Thanks for deciding to show your life and your work to the world. You deserve greatness! Cheers all the way from Brazil!
That was a great present for you for all the hard work you've done. Have thoroughly enjoyed watching you & Billy and the rest of others do up the magnificent Chateau.
What a trooper you are Michael, straight into the work..."what can I do". You keep us all happily engaged in your chateau life. No wonder we have dusty corners jn our homes with so many viewing hours under our belts. Well done you...be so proud of yourself.
Michael, why is it you are so much fun to watch no matter what you do, even cleaning up, or chatting with your brother. Congratulations on your award, thanks Billy for contacting google. Yes, you spread laughter, are an awesome person and gentleman. You always inspire your viewers making this crazy world so much better . The compilation is heartfelt and magical. You really should be a film producer. Enjoy life always, my dear young man. CHEERS!!!!!
Wow! Look at the changes, look at a family coming together, made me quite emotional actually. I have watched every one and you deserve that award congratulations 🥳
"Forced Perspective." So love when intellect and worldliness come together. // I didn't watch "Downton Abbey," b/c I didn't have cable at the time. Plus, I assumed it would be too much like Upstairs Downstairs, which I enjoyed thoroughly, but I just don't care for drama series these days. I'd rather just watch a movie. HONESTLY, just CLEAN them. Velvet or carpet shampoo will remove most of the grime. I love that color and texture. They're so gorgeous. A few throw pillows over them and they're ready for sitting.
So good to see you back Michael 😍. Not going to lie gutted you aren't focusing on the cottage as I adore it, but realise its your personal space. Hope to see lots of visits to track down items for the chateau. Would love to see Michael visiting with Stephanie again, and maybe some joint visits to interesting places, when time and funds allow. That would be the dream for me . Miss all the fun times together at La Lande 😀😍
Beautiful montage video! I was one of the original subscribers in that first four weeks. That's how I saw Stephanie from the skits y'all were doing and then I added her channel. But your channel was the first chateau channel I subscribed to, now there are many. Glad to see you and your brother, can't wait to see more.
This is the acknowledgment of what you do, Michael. All the skills, searching and falling down lead to this. Something you can put in all your talents, show us all, living with the ones who know, and love you. I know it is lonely, as you can't see us. The weird comments, but also the applauding audience. Of you go, you can do this.
Yes Michael didn't want this to end. Congrats on your award. You gained so many new subscribers. Good to see Billy and Gwen and the kids. Love seeing the main château too. Show us all the rooms too. Stay safe and happy weekend.
A great look back video and to see just how much you've achieved in the past 18m. Can't wait to see the next chapter in your journey. All the very best
Well done ive been watching for about a year and the series on tv ive been watching you on youtube and have been amazed how you and your family have worked so hard the cottage is lovely so homely and the chateaux is coming along wonderfully well done on getting the plaque and surpassing it xxxx
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There are many comments sharing the NC meaning (North Carolina), but as someone from that state with parents who grew up in Hickory, I am so happy to see the furniture in your chateau. Hickory has been hit hard by off-shoring and many factories have shuttered (including one owned by my grandfather), so it's great to see some of their hard work still surviving all around the world.
That must have been lovely for you to see!🥳💝
Hello 👋 🤩 neighbor! We live about 20 minutes from Hickory N.C.! I felt the same way about seeing local furniture in this beautiful chateau!
Michael it is nice to see you interact with Billy and your family and friends. Makes interesting content. Exciting to hear you’re planning to return to vlogging on the things you do in and around the chateau. You’re amazingly knowledgeable about cooking the Victorian way and restoring vintage and antique stuff. I’m looking forward to see your new vlogs. As always grateful that you’re willing to share your knowledge and time. Wish you well doing your new vlogs 🤩
I LOVE the Cottage. It's nice at the chateau, but the cottage really got me hooked. I don't think I'm alone. Would love to see more of your art as well. So happy you finally have your 100K viewers award. Make no mistake Michael, you are why people are drawn to this channel and stay. ♥
Dearest Micheal. I watch because of you. You are an amazing person with so many talents! When a video pops up I click to see what you have been up to. I have been watching from day one, and I don't care if you show us the chateau, cottage, guest house, forest, gardens, or cooking, and baking. Or even show us your art. See because it is you that I watch for.☺
Tell your brother to hop on a good foot and put out one of his cinematic masterpieces will you. Miss seeing what the family is up to. 🥰
True. Miss Billy's vlogs too.
Nice to see you with Billy in the chateau, again. NC is North Carolina, a state in the USA.
Greetings from Minnesota, US too!
Also, Hickory is a town in North Carolina where the furniture is manufactured.
Hickory Hill is a very high quality product. Those are worth spending money on.
High Point NC USA furniture capital of the world . Love the videos I’m lost in all of your life’s and love it . Thank you for sharing ❤️🙏🏻
Being a Francophile, when lockdown occurred here in the states, I began distracting myself by watching videos of historical places in France. My job was considered essential, and it was a pretty scary time tbh. Formerly crowded highways and I was the only car on the road going to and from work. So yes, distractions please! I had your vlog suggested and I watched. I’ve been hooked ever since! The beauty of the chateau, it’s furnishings and grounds can only be outshone by the people in it. ☺️ And then Miss Mystery. I thought to myself, “Who is this weird girl??!” I love weird so I had to check out Stephanie too. And Ryan. And everyone 😂 Thanks so much for sharing your lives with us and Congratulations 🎉 🥂 here’s to many more!
I experienced the same thing ... it was so surprising!
That had me teary eyed. Your family has become so special to so many. Congratulations Michael.
Me too.
Dearest Micheal...I think I can speak for all of us here, when I say that we adored you from the first minute of your first video.
And we will all be right here, happily awaiting your next video. And all that is to follow.
Much Love, from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦... Keli 💖
Agree 💯
We have the old Michael back…..congrats on your award x
Congratulations, Mr. Petherick!!! Well done!
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Love seeing you two brothers together working, laughing and in the chateau. You thank us Michael for watching but thank you for sharing your life and inspiring us through your videos and helping us to learn about chateau life! Really love you guys. Well done Billy for applying for the award for MIchael. Such a great brother. Congratulations Michael on the award and all your hard work. I hope you can receive the absolute pure love people have for the work you do! Well done.
Michael, You have been through some rough times of late...but I'm glad to see that you have risen above it all because this video is proof that you are one lucky man, a warm and loving man and we subscribers and us patrons adore you and will always wish you the best! Congrats on getting that award. There will be others to follow I am sure! Much Love to all of you, Donna F
DONNA WELL SAID!! We're SO lucky to have found Michael- he is GOLD!! x
Oh Michael, so good to hear your enthusiasm is back. You did seem to loose your way indeed. Welcome back and congratulations on your award. Love as always xx
How exciting! You’re amazing and I hope those statistics show you how much we love you. I’m really excited to see the mix of things in your next videos. Your focus on the cottage was and is understandable. I’m glad you’ve put your troubles behind you and wish you only the best. You’re an amazingly talented person.
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I can only speak for myself but I just enjoy being able to experience your life. Be it cottage or what ever. Thank you for sharing.
Ditto
Me too.
💕THANK YOU MICHEAL💕For giving me & others something to watch that is Not repeated or boring💕
I love that your family is so close and so supportive. I think the photo at the end of Gwendoline's Mum is a beautiful tribute. What a wonderful legacy she left and how amazing are each and every one of you to have taken the initiative to make the chateau (and cottage!) - and your respective lives in it - bigger and better than any of you could have possibly imagined! You must be so proud. Michael, you started this TH-cam journey and invited us to share your world. You've been so generous with your knowledge and your talents. You've had your ups and downs, but please know that your genuineness and your humility are what make you so special and I am sure that you'll receive many more awards and proper recognition (and remuneration) for your efforts. Wishing all the Pethericks heartiest congratulations and thank you for giving us so much of yourselves. Stay well and stay happy. xxxx
Very well said!
I also had to add 'noice, different, unusual' lol. ☺️
It was nice to see you and Billy bantering, again! LOL! The recap was lovely! Your sunset shots always amaze me!
Many many congratulations Michael on your award...and well done Billy for pushing to getting your brother the award he so richly deserves. You guys are great on-screen... what better display of brothers and brotherly affection in this snapshot of you and Billy. The excitement for the YT future of both DIO and The Petherics is tangible and leaps out of the screen. I wish you both continued success... I'll be watching ❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Congratulations Michael and well done on having over a hundred thousand viewers and growing. Im so very happy for you.
Wonderful! Titi in the rain 🙄 Brotherly banter with Billy 😊
I’ve watched since day one .. the montage bought back such good happy memories. Congratulations on your award, so well deserved 🥳 Oh Michael, if I could, I’d hug you 🥰 (wish I did upholstery!)
Congratulations Michael on the award, well deserved. I have enjoyed everything you have put up on your channel. I have enjoyed following the progress of your cottage and can't wait to see it finished. I also look forward to seeing more renovation of the chateau. The video was amazing, it showcased exactly why more and more people love to watch your channel each week. Please continue doing what makes you happy, we will continue to watch.
You've come a long way sweetheart. Been here since day one and enjoyed every single second. Keep moving forward, keep loving life and remember...every day is another journey, make it the best one for you ♥
The “lookback” was a great video! Your decision to return to your original format is very wise, IF you are truly invested and interested in it. And if your talent is applied with an equal amount of discipline.
I don't think it was the château in your older videos that we fell in love with, Michael. It was you. Wherever your TH-cam journey takes you, we'll be there to support you and watch your videos.
The montage was beautiful, It brought so many memories and characters back! It made me emotional somehow! Lovely work Michael!
Oh I felt exactly the same way! It reminded me of watching family graduate or something! Good on you Michael!
Very nice nod to Gwen’s Mom in the end. Her legacy is making it all possible for everyone, including all of us viewers. 👏👏🙏
Archie looks like Billy and Ernest. NIce to have fresh home grown chickens ... Congratulations Michael, it is fun to follow your TH-cam channel. I like the Chateau based videos... I love this blue furniture Billy put in this salon. I saw when he purchased it from an antiques store. So beautiful. All the best Michael ...
I need a "love" button rather than just a "like". The photography and music of the last part of this video are inspiring.
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Congratulations Michael for 100,000 Subscribers on your Vlog. God’s Blessings to You and Your whole Family
Shalom Peace and Agape’ Love ❤️🕊🌹🧡💛❤️🙏🏾✝️🔥🌸🌺✨🙌🏽
The grounds and the cottage are part of the beauty of the chateau too.
Deer meat is wonderful - Very lean and flavorful. Don't let it go to waste - I'm sure you'll find a magnificent recipe! Congrats on your Play button! I love the renovation videos - I always learn something new and adore that. I'm thrilled that you'll be doing more of them again, with other types of videos tucked in as treats here and there. THAT's a great recipe!
It's good to see that you recognize the wisdom of returning to the thing that made your channel a success in the first place. Looking forward to viewing your future vlogs.😍
Michael, I'm always amazed that I am so entertained by your videos. At this point, I feel like visiting with dear friends. It's always great to see what's new at the chateau and in your life. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.
The montage brought tears to my eyes. He is so incredibly talented. Glad to see him back in form doing the things he does best. Just think, w/o YT, we'd be missing this.
Billy is such a good guy and the chateau is beautiful.Dont give up on the cottage you are almost there! Enjoyed the vlog Thank you
Hear hear!
Please don't give up the cottage videos. It's one of my favorite things about the channel.
Congratulations Michael well done
Michael, there is something heart warming about seeing a family pull together and watching yours brings joy to so many people. Congratulations on your award, better late than never. Your video of your channel highlights was excellent. Thank you🙏🏻❤️
Sending blessings from across the pond and more!!!
Yah hooooo🎉 CONGRATULATIONS
BECAUSE YOU ARE LOVED
Michael you deserve it 💞🥰
And much more my dear
Michael CONGRATULATIONS !!! On receiving your TH-cam award of your 1st 100K subscribers. I have been with you and Stephanie from Day 1, and absolutely Love! Love! Love! your vlog. You are an inspiration and shining light to many, and you are always so much fun to watch, and so productive, which I like seeing. You put your creative talents to great use for us and your friends to keep up with. KUDOS from The Golden Isles of Georgia, USA !! Keep up the great work. ps. NC = North Carolina, which is where many of my American Rev War Patriots escaped tyranny from across the pond lived and fought for American Independence. Cant wait for the chocolate cooking Hugs, Bren
I am very happy that you have received the youtube award finally, and also that you are going back to the original concept that caught all of our attention. You are a very talented man and I look forward to all you can teach us. Bravo Michael.
So proud of you, dear Michael. You deserve this and so much more. Here’s to you, your fab family and to the joy you bring us with your delightful vlogs! ❤️🎶🍾⭐️
Congratulations from Niagara Falls! This is one of my favorite TH-cam shows. Haven’t missed one single show💕
Hickory, North Carolina is one of the finest furniture communities in the world. Just so you know I too am from NC and have been fortunate enough to visit the furniture market. Incredible display of some of the finest furniture you will see.
Try Baker or Henredon for great couches, specifically the Churchill model by Baker!
Same here!! Joco area!
My dad worked for a furniture company years ago when I was a kid and we got to go to the Hickory Furniture shows sometimes. It was a lot of fun! When I saw that name I was excited that a bit of where I grew up is at the Chateau!
I live close to Charlotte and I love furniture shopping in hickory.
I live outside of Raleigh NC and love the furniture markets!! We go to Thomasville too! We love to find deals on Ethan Allen!! Last sofa was so substantial and solid it had to be brought in by 4 men instead of two.
Great walk down memory lane. Here’s to even more memories ❤️
I'm happy to be one of those first 100,000 subscribers. I don't care if you concentrate on the chateau or on the cottage or even gardening and grounds, I just hope you are regular enough that I can look forward to your next video with confidence.
Orange blossom extract is so different from orange extract. I thought it could be an ok substitute in a keto chocolate mousse once and it really wasn't, it tastes floral and perfumy. Congratulations on the plaque. Lastly, I enjoy the chateau and cottage in equal measure. As a viewer, I think Stephanie having a reliable day and time for when she releases a new video really helps keep her viewing figures up, I think that was one of your strengths in the beginning, as well as your genuine interest in old things/history, your natural ability to engage with the viewers and the fact you are yourself on camera. I am in the UK, btw.
So happy for your success! I stumbled on this Chanel back in March of 2020 mostly as a refuge. ( I had already watched every Time Team episode on You Tube...). I had not thought of renovating a chateau, but I loved the Doing It Ourselves idea. I was hooked instantly. I admire the kind of courage and persistence that preserving something this old must demand. You all have made some difficult but worthwhile choices which are such an encouragement for me and other viewers. Thanks for sharing with us! Cheers! ((Yes I did blubber a bit watching the compilation film! 🥴👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕)
Congrats on finally receiving your award, Michael! That was an amazing achievement! 👏👏👏💗
Congratulations on your Silver plaque, you should be due for the Gold. I have been watching your videos since the beginning and your work is amazing in everything you do. Will never tire of watching your work and talents.
Congratulations on finally receiving your award... Well over due. Can't wait to see how you make the hot chocolate. And the deer... ❤️
As an original subscriber I completely understand why you spent so much time on the cottage. It felt like such a pipedream and when it finally became a reality everyone was so excited for you. As an artist you have changed courses and that is allowed. I enjoy all your videos!
The montage especially just made my heart sing. I have been a subscriber from the very start and there are no limits to your talents. Thank you for sharing them with us!!!
Thank you Michael.Looking forward to your chateau videos.xx
It seems so much longer since the beginning of DIO. You've no idea how much Joy you have brought into the lives of your viewers so Thanks for that. Congratulations on finally getting your award from TH-cam. One hundred thousand in four months! You have Star quality Michael and you are a Star in the YT world and we are the richer for your generosity, talent, hard work and vulnerability. I, for one, can't wait to see what you get up to in future. Thanks again for sharing your gifts.
So glad to see you're still going strong and look forward to more renovation magic.
I LOVE the montage, especially 21:18, the shot of Gwen, Ernest, the cat & dogs on the golf cart. The aerial shots of the chateau in the mist are stunning. Well done Michael & congratulations on your YT award.
Congratulations! Proud to be amongst the 100K. Discovering fascinating France and all you wonderful people has been a soft cushion of comfort through the past months of uncertainty. Although caught by surprise and having to alter our lives in many ways (positive and negative), here sits a certain goodness that has changed many lives forever. Looking forward to loads more clever footage, beautiful scenes and sound, and peeking through the lense into real lives, real times. Love, C p.s. You introduced me to Chateau Diaries way back when. 💖
Lovely, two brothers working and chatting together, the children, the backdrop of the beautiful chanteau. Very enjoyable. Have missed your vlogg's very much and love the combination of everyone plus you that is included. The montage video was brilliant. Bring us more please? What about a segment making the Cingiale (wild boar) into sausage. Quite tasty. Mary Ann Recht, Chicago.
Michael , my Dad and I are so very happy for you. We have watched all of your videos and you have made us laugh and cry. We support you and everything you do. You are fantastic. Ups and downs for sure and you get through them . My dad has beginning dimentia and I am 100 percent with him. It is hard and upsetting for him however he knows who you are...and your family , Stephanie, her mum , Percy Selmar, Sean, and ALL the animal. We are all traveling life together and you make me get back up. Ever in Missouri...you have a lovely home here to keep you safe .keep on , keeping on Michael! X
Michael the ending of that had me crying it was just beautiful I have been watching all of those I’ve been watching you for a long time I am so glad you’re back and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for all of us thank you so much and congratulations what a wonderful achievement.💞
I love seeing the blue furniture set up that Billy got Gwendolyn for her birthday!!
Congratulations Michael and all the family x ❤ 👏 We love everything you do, and all that feature in your vlogs. Here's to the future, onwards and upwards Michael P, and all you lovely Pethericks x 😘 N C does it stand for North Carolina? X 💗
Yes it does!
Oh Michael, we fell in love with you. The chateaux content was icing.
😭😭😭😭😭 Crying tears of joy watching the clips at the end. So happy to see the progress all of you have made and the contributions of those no longer there. And nice to hear you resuscitating your efforts on the chateau, although we thoroughly enjoy the gardeners cottage and other aspects of your life. It’s magical watching it unfold, even if you don’t tune into it while you’re living it. 💗💗💗💗💗💗
Big congrats Michael! 100,000 to 228,000 👏🏼
I hope you still show work being done on the cottage as well. I’m enjoying seeing you and your family and all the work you all do!
Congratulations Michael!!!! I am so happy for you to have gotten this award!
and yes, Love to go back in time...., makes me realize its a long time I watch your vlogs, ....remember the curtain bit, polishing the stairs, ...where you're walking to change the 'drapeau' (it, igives me the creeps), chuckle at the table pushing from one room to another....,
am thrilled of the dandelions in sunset (thees images are real master shots),
then remember you starting to empty the gardeners cottage, changing the beam!!!..., and the very 1st X-mas 'in se new kitchen' !!!! and also your friend then... (damn I wish now to remember his name), Michael, what a Saga......
and yes, I feel you are living in a happy place! Always happy to watch your channel Michael! Greetings from Quebec
Even the rain is nicer in France 🇫🇷 ❤️
You thank us for watching but we thank you for sharing you life and chateau with us. Its a joy to watch ❤
I have watched your blogs since the beginning and no longer watch main stream TV,. It’s an absolute pleasure to see the changes being made as you develop in skill and confidence. Enjoy the journey as we enjoy watching your life in France. I occasionally go back to watch my favourite blogs - the Beatrice potter scenery that you shot was absolutely stunning, so much so that we took a few days away to visit ! Looking forward to seeing more of Chateau life and of course the cottage. Well done Michael and lovely to watch you and Billy again on this one. X
I was one of them. YT knew I would love you...it recommended you the day after your first upload.
Wow Micheal AWSOME, your whole family are an inspiration to people all over the world! How, through passion, blood, sweat and tears you can achieve what you guys have! Good to hear your back on track and full steam ahead for the future! Your ARTISTRY has come through in the end montage, beautiful! Congratulations 🙏💥💫✊👍😊
I think the gardener’s cottage has been so very interesting to see restored and I would love to see more. From what I have seen, Chateau life is many things. Family, community, restoration, antiques and so much more. I love the video! Keep up the good work!
Congrats Michael. Looking forward to more of life at the Chateau and hopefully further work on the cottage.
That was such fun to watch the clips of the first year, yayyy I remember them lol. Have loved watching you do your cottage but looking forward to the works in the chateau as well now. I hope you will also keep filming the upstairs of the cottage being finished and the stairwell also
What a journey it's been! I remember how fast your subscriber numbers grew, I think I joined at 40k! Nice that you're going to do more vlogs around the Chateau, but stilll would love to see the Cottage work as well. You need to have a space of your own. 😁😁
You go, Michael!! Love your videos. Keep them coming.
Love the compilation of footage at the end and the music. They fit so well together. Hope to see more videos from you Michael. You're very talented. x
Well done Michael! As always I'm looking forward to seeing whatever comes next! Love from Australia 💜
The meat of a deer, is called 'venison'.
It’s actually delicious, very similar to steak!
Your channel is one of the best things to have come out of these challenging times. Thanks for deciding to show your life and your work to the world. You deserve greatness! Cheers all the way from Brazil!
Michael, a big huge gushy congrats on your award. You earned it by being your fascinating self. Very much looking forward to your next vids. Cheers.
That was a great present for you for all the hard work you've done. Have thoroughly enjoyed watching you & Billy and the rest of others do up the magnificent Chateau.
That furniture is from Hickory North Carolina,other end of the state from me, should last a long time.
Someone just upholstered a chair for Stephanie. On today's chateau diaries. Beautiful work. Lives close to you.
That was Terry from Escape to the dream Chateau De La Lacelle.
What a trooper you are Michael, straight into the work..."what can I do". You keep us all happily engaged in your chateau life. No wonder we have dusty corners jn our homes with so many viewing hours under our belts. Well done you...be so proud of yourself.
Congrats! Your videos always make me smile and feel I am having a little mini vacay.
Michael, why is it you are so much fun to watch no matter what you do, even cleaning up, or chatting with your brother. Congratulations on your award, thanks Billy for contacting google. Yes, you spread laughter, are an awesome person and gentleman. You always inspire your viewers making this crazy world so much better . The compilation is heartfelt and magical. You really should be a film producer. Enjoy life always, my dear young man. CHEERS!!!!!
Wow! Look at the changes, look at a family coming together, made me quite emotional actually. I have watched every one and you deserve that award congratulations 🥳
"Forced Perspective." So love when intellect and worldliness come together. // I didn't watch "Downton Abbey," b/c I didn't have cable at the time. Plus, I assumed it would be too much like Upstairs Downstairs, which I enjoyed thoroughly, but I just don't care for drama series these days. I'd rather just watch a movie. HONESTLY, just CLEAN them. Velvet or carpet shampoo will remove most of the grime. I love that color and texture. They're so gorgeous. A few throw pillows over them and they're ready for sitting.
So good to see you back Michael 😍. Not going to lie gutted you aren't focusing on the cottage as I adore it, but realise its your personal space. Hope to see lots of visits to track down items for the chateau. Would love to see Michael visiting with Stephanie again, and maybe some joint visits to interesting places, when time and funds allow. That would be the dream for me . Miss all the fun times together at La Lande 😀😍
Well done Michael! The montage of videos with the music was like something from Downtown, so many brilliant memories 🥂
Beautiful montage video! I was one of the original subscribers in that first four weeks. That's how I saw Stephanie from the skits y'all were doing and then I added her channel. But your channel was the first chateau channel I subscribed to, now there are many. Glad to see you and your brother, can't wait to see more.
This is the acknowledgment of what you do, Michael. All the skills, searching and falling down lead to this. Something you can put in all your talents, show us all, living with the ones who know, and love you. I know it is lonely, as you can't see us. The weird comments, but also the applauding audience. Of you go, you can do this.
Yes Michael didn't want this to end. Congrats on your award. You gained so many new subscribers.
Good to see Billy and Gwen and the kids. Love seeing the main château too. Show us all the rooms too. Stay safe and happy weekend.
I've missed something what award did Michael get
A great look back video and to see just how much you've achieved in the past 18m. Can't wait to see the next chapter in your journey. All the very best
Well done ive been watching for about a year and the series on tv ive been watching you on youtube and have been amazed how you and your family have worked so hard the cottage is lovely so homely and the chateaux is coming along wonderfully well done on getting the plaque and surpassing it xxxx
Spectacular !! Thanks Michael -for bring back all of those wonderful memories in a 4 minite montage.