So we had complaints from the usual Dan detractors because Dan went to London for work, leaving poor Annalise at home. Now Annalise goes home for a couple of days to visit family and friends, leaving Dan with the boys - sounds fair enough to me. Instead let's start suggesting that she's only in rural France because it's what Dan wants. I really can't see Annalise as the subservient little woman, under the control of her husband/partner. It sounds as though this young couple have managed to work out a relationship that suits them so why are people still trying to pick at their relationship, with the support of both of their families. They seem pretty happy and getting on with building their home and family together.
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Who was in passenger seat beside her laughing?
Patrons video (thanks @MojoDublin )
So... they needed to drive more than one hour to go to a fancy restaurant to... organise their projects ??!!
They couldn't do this at the chateau like everybody would do ?
It's a poor excuse to travel (again) and to eat in a nice restaurant... with the excuse of a business meeting (
) to please and calm down her Patrons.
So... they needed to drive more than one hour to go to a fancy restaurant to... organise their projects ??!!
They couldn't do this at the chateau like everybody would do ?
It's a poor excuse to travel (again) and to eat in a nice restaurant... with the excuse of a business meeting (
) to please and calm down her Patrons.
Thanks @KiKiGee for these!The Chateau Diaries
23 hours ago
Hello! We’re very lucky because the chateau is already structurally sound (touch wood!) with the exception of the terrace which has planned building work. So my patrons and I can focus on bringing the beauty back to Lalande - the gardens, decoration, panelling, heating, etc. As for the period, the chateau was built between the 15th and 19th centuries, so anything spanning those periods are technically correct for the chateau. Lalande is a chateau that has been changed by each generation and it’s that diversity and eclecticism that I love
Again SJ is dodging the question of patreon money and the paneling. Why she doesn't say that because it was one of the patreon goals, yes, it's funded by patrons but it's not tax-free because it's not restoration? And the paneling is 'technically' correct
I know men with very pretty wives who left them for horse faces! No accounting for taste!
The paarfict family!
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well we live in The big house...a big house on an estate isnt called a castle or chateau in The Netherlands..people of the know call it the big house or just the house..but its the same..i have to tell you its quite an experience..we moved out this week into one of the cottages..the house is too cold and drafty in winter..we keep the heating on but too low for us to be comfy..we celebrate christmas there because it has all the stuff and the space...we use the woodburners and fireplaces then..its quite magical to be able to celebrate in those old rooms you can have a huge tree in..and we also have a very big nativity scene...its huge..designed for a big room..its i think 150 years old with huge statues..all the kids like it...people can stay over...but after New year the house is closed again untill the end of Februari when we clean it and move in again...I quite like the christmas season, more because we can be together with friends and family..everybody has time to relax and catching up...the house was designed for things like that..but in these modern times those celebrations are rare..most of the time the house is a burden..to maintain, to keep it clean, and in good order..we dont have the staff my grandfather had untill the mid sixties..
He got the blame for the leak and hasnt appeared since!
Perhaps they need a break from each other to see their own friends/family ?
A good relationship can survive not bring joined at the hip. I would never want a suffocating sort of relationship where you had to do everything together. Once a year I visit my family in the US and Canada, my other half visits his family in Asia at the same time. Our duties are done and we holiday together the rest of the time. We both have different hobbies and different sets of friends as, well as mutual ones. It's not a problem.
Its been discussed that they do in fact rent it. I was perplexed however when he kept saying my chateau. Why you would sink time & $$$ into something you don’t own unless they receive credit for the work. Freaking strange!
Tracing Oliver! Does he really just trace? Thought he was the next Monet!
Not even tempted to watch!
this visit was a while ago, Dan showed taking care of the boys on his vlog. Its always good to be able to have a few days away to visit family and friends. I imagine that it would be difficult to the whole family go, with dan working and the boys in school
philip had one job!! lets face it, he has a long way to go to lay a table better than nichols. lets hope someone else does the christmas table
I think Ollie has taken over replying to the commentsThe Chateau Diaries
23 hours ago
Hello! We’re very lucky because the chateau is already structurally sound (touch wood!) with the exception of the terrace which has planned building work. So my patrons and I can focus on bringing the beauty back to Lalande - the gardens, decoration, panelling, heating, etc. As for the period, the chateau was built between the 15th and 19th centuries, so anything spanning those periods are technically correct for the chateau. Lalande is a chateau that has been changed by each generation and it’s that diversity and eclecticism that I love
No they don't own it, they rent it from a third party. I think there may have been a smaller rent if they do some renovations deal on the table. They like to assume the mantle of chateau owners but are in fact temporary custodian/caretakers.
Honestly did we expect her and Olly to eat with the peasants at the shitoo. Geez she deserves to go and fill her gullet with tasting menus and wine pairings til her hearts content. It’s research after all! Probably because they could ditch BJJ cuz of course his allergiesPatrons video (thanks @MojoDublin )
So... they needed to drive more than one hour to go to a fancy restaurant to... organise their projects ??!!
They couldn't do this at the chateau like everybody would do ?
It's a poor excuse to travel (again) and to eat in a nice restaurant... with the excuse of a business meeting (
. 
I'm not questioning their relationship. I am questioning why they left the UK when they obviously miss UK life such as their friends. I am unconvinced that living in sub par conditions with health issues is better than renting in UK. And they went to France without jobs.
or you just buy the right candles....
Why???
Escape to rural France
52 minutes ago
Hi all! Struggling to get today's video out, so it will either be late of tomorrow, don't forget to check out the last video where you can donate to our movember
Escape to rural France
52 minutes ago
Hi all! Struggling to get today's video out, so it will either be late of tomorrow, don't forget to check out the last video where you can donate to our movember
I would think, but don’t quote me that he’s been paid, she is a bit of a nightmare, changing her mind, adding jobs and he’s just thought “I’m too old for this tit I’m out of here”
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