The Chateau Diaries #110 By the way, her Dutch love child is a talentless Prig

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As for Dan, why does a guy who only makes 5 minute videos need to make a "studio"? Why does he NEED a drone, and all the equipment he is acquiring? Why does he need to take online "vlogging lessons" for a daily vlogging short? How much better use of his time and money to make videos cooking for his family IMO, rather than spending so much time and money on trips to Brico, gas, wear and tear on the van, constantly more supplies?
Improving on skills is never a bad idea. He might think of having longer video's in the future? He might think of becoming an editor. He tries new angles and new idea's. He is improving and extending his knowledge base. I see nothing wrong with that.
 
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I think you underestimate, vastly, the appeal of Dan's renovation videos. Many of us started watching SJ for the reno and stayed for the train wreck. And the shittoo provides Dan and his fans with endless reno content, as does his own house. If he quit Lalande tomorrow, he'd still be Dan and have plenty of video content which may not appeal to those who require train wrecks for daily spectacle.
Your friends, who are the nicest guys, were way more mesmerized by SJ and LaLande than Dan is. They really went through a wormhole there, the costumes, the hospitality business, the food styling, the running of a large and exogamous, as they thought, farmhouse of opera and culture. There may have been wine involved, as FD recently came out as a recovering alcoholic featuring shots of a beautifully laid new year's table, beautifully styled food, and wine with two beautifully styled goblets. (No recovering alcoholic I know drinks wine or objectifies it in sensuous pictures.)
I don't see Dan doing anything like that. Not. Anything. His barn alone provides him with five years of reno content I, and thousands of others, will be delighted to watch. The movement of Annalise and the scrumptious little boys into rural Francophone society is a trend gathering momentum all his fans are thrilled to see. And, proverbially, notoriously, away from Lalande and everything insular and incestuous and immoral that it stands for.
I can only hope you are right there, as I don't wish anything like that on Dan or any of the other sycophants. As for her two former guardians, yes, wine is always involved when it comes to stories around her HMN. I sincerely hope Dan is shooting the diy of her pantry as content for his own vlog, to please his viewers. I suspect however, as this is always the case when SJ is involved, he is also (and maybe even mostly) doing it to please SJ. She has not asked him to start the work on the pantry and it's not that there's nothing else for Dan to do, there are even chores that certainly have a higher priority, like finishing that pergola. If, as I suspect, he's doing all this extra work to surprise SJ with and with it to solidify his position in her entourage, he has lost the perspective you talk about. As for the guys being alcoholics, I doubt that. Must have been a joke. I agree, no recovering alcoholic would drink wine or talk about it like that. If Frank actually considers himself an alcoholic, I'd say that's another unwanted gift from their time spend taking care of her HMN.
 
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Improving on skills is never a bad idea. He might think of having longer video's in the future? He might think of becoming an editor. He tries new angles and new idea's. He is improving and extending his knowledge base. I see nothing wrong with that.

So, you think he sees himself as a professional filming guy in the future? Is that what you're saying? Do you think he has that type of talent? IF anyone has that sort of talent, I would say it's Teabag. I just don't see the creativity in Dan. His vlogs have already become pretty repetitive imo. I could be wrong.
 
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Something like this would look better to mark the entrance and an empty courtyard. Everything she does is so fussy
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No time to edit... this should read Have they made a pre nup? It would make sense to when each have their own fortunes.
They both had lawyers work on stuff for years before they finally tied the knot. So definitely prenups, I'd say. IJ was also very afraid that if she married Percy she would lose her UK citizens rights and properties.
 
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Clara has pointed out that the only person/thing that SJ mourns is her father.
IJ doesn't appear to match her in this and perhaps is rather fed up with the regular 'Daddy' drops especially as she has moved on with Percy. I'm trying to recollect if she does more of the dead Daddy talk when IJ is not around.
 
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I can't blame Dan if he has deleted comments. He still has to think about his personal income which comes from Don Jarvis.
Nobody is forcing him to work for her though. The garden work he does for her (mostly digger related stuff and mowing the lawn) is quite common in the area and a lot of people need help with it. He thinks working for SJ is bringing him easy money, but lately he seems to realize more there's nothing easy about it.
 
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So, you think he sees himself as a professional filming guy in the future? Is that what you're saying? Do you think he has that type of talent? IF anyone has that sort of talent, I would say it's Teabag. I just don't see the creativity in Dan. His vlogs have already become pretty repetitive imo. I could be wrong.
It does not matter what talent Teabag has, and he has many to be fair, its not in his make-up to work at anything or sustain anything, and I cant see (pretending to have) ADHD and taking Ritalin will improve that situation either. Also, just because you think that someone would be better at it than Dan does that mean he shouldnt do it? thats a strange concept! He is trying, he is taking a course to improve his content because he does have some skills in that area and wants to learn more, and its a way of having another skill set he can use to support his family, whether thats full time or part time or whatever!
 
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As for Dan, why does a guy who only makes 5 minute videos need to make a "studio"? Why does he NEED a drone, and all the equipment he is acquiring? Why does he need to take online "vlogging lessons" for a daily vlogging short? How much better use of his time and money to make videos cooking for his family IMO, rather than spending so much time and money on trips to Brico, gas, wear and tear on the van, constantly more supplies?
You're not wrong. I suppose he wants to get better at it but I'm not sure how much better he can get or more he can do with his limited surroundings and content...which actually provide good enough content for many and he's pretty natural at it from the start. Learning new techniques and editing skills is never a bad idea. Maybe it's for his self-esteem and ego to add something else to his toolbelt of talents? The studio has to be ego driven because you're right, 5 minute vlogs do not warrant a studio. I think having a space for himself also has alot behind it. With no workshop, he doesn't have a place to "escape" to.

Well now with a workshop in the works, it looks like he's going to have two places to escape to. Annalise better have her laundry room soon or whatever she wants next!
 
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So, you think he sees himself as a professional filming guy in the future? Is that what you're saying? Do you think he has that type of talent? IF anyone has that sort of talent, I would say it's Teabag. I just don't see the creativity in Dan. His vlogs have already become pretty repetitive imo. I could be wrong.
Professional filming guy? Definetely not, that would be an insult for professionals who has spent years studying the subject. however as he follow courses he will learn to view things from different perspectives to better himself and he could become an editor for youtubers. Or he can be hired to do drone shots of areas for whatever reason
 
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Has anyone noticed a lot of the Chateau channels are now doing Shorts? I have resisted watching them but decided to look into it. Have I just been living under a rock and am just now noticing it?

. . . . So, it wasn’t a surprise when skeptics began to ask, “Can YouTube Shorts be monetized?” Fortunately, this question was answered on May 11, 2021, when YouTube introduced a $100 million Shorts Fund, which will be distributed over the course of 2021-2022. Anyone is eligible to participate in the fund simply by creating unique Shorts that delight the YouTube community.

 
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La Jolla (where I believe their house is) is one of the nicest places to live in California, a very wealthy area on the coast. Her mom seems the type who needs to be envied and viewed as a top 1%er. I don't think she'll get the same attention in France as she was getting in her upscale Cali lifestyle. I think they will very much regret that move.
Although they have money, It's going to be quite tough for them I think, we yet have to know what they're really going to do with the chateau but:

1) Who on earth buys a home, let alone a massive Château without visiting it first?
2) who buys a château in a country they do not know the language of? And create a business there????
3) Who buys a château in a country they don't even know the customs and way of living, it's not because you've been once in France that you know how to live there. They just look like Emily in Paris.
4) And purchase a chateau without even having a VISA???? WTF??!!!

If this woman wants the same attention that she had in California, she needs to start French lessons YESTERDAY, especially in rural France, we don't really go after strangers in France if you're not going to make any effort!

Recently watched a documentary on ARTE ("La vie de château.") where a Canadian family wanted to buy a château in France, without speaking the language (again), and they did not want a place with to many work to do, like plumbing!! 😂 I think they only wanted to live like Marie-Antoinette, without the bad ending!

Owning an old house is hard work and loads of money, and SJ definitely made it look so easy and dreamy, people are completely delusional and all want to live the same life as she does. She definitely had money prior to buying the château, and even she said she didn't realise how much it would cost! And now France is once more invaded by the Brits!😂😂 , and the thing that makes me a bit angry is that they're not even trying to integrate themselves to the local community, only hiring english speaking people seems a bit odd, like if you want to move to France surely you did because you liked French life? No?

Started watching her videos for renovation, but I rarely watch any now as no progress are made, only watch the Fleuries and Au petit chateau 1780 (in French but with subtitles) I recommend them if you don't care about other's life and only want to see reno being done!

(And sorry for any misspels, English is not my first language)
 
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SNORTS is a GIGOLO.
A Gigolo is “a male escort, social companion who is supported by a female in a continuing relationship, often living in her residence and is present at her beck & call”. “Expected to have nice manners, provide sexual services, & tend to her perceived needs, whims In an effort to seek constant favor”. . . . . . .. . .that’s exactly what we’re seeing. Must be stomach turning for those who observe it up close and personal as they freeze a smile on their face. . . .hoping it is but a phase StephaMEME is going through. So obvious. . . . .pathetic. . . .overt display of StephaMEME’s messed up life and times. SNORTS is clearly subservient to StephaMEME, does her bidding and is there to please her. There have been multiple, multiple lawsuits over the years in many countries where the Gigolo makes claims. StephaMEME should watch out for Snorts. But she’ll walk the fence line for awhile more - as she loves the attention, adoration. It is absolutely stunning to observe his behavior in multiple scenes throughout her videos, and I can tell by the slightest facial nuances of those around her (and some reactions not so slight) that most everyone “gets” SNORTS. Will he make a mis-step? We shall see. . . .there have been exceptional passive/aggressive instances captured (apron from the Egyptologist. . .) and many others. Anyway. . . . . . . .sick, sick and sick.
 
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I like Dan. He and Annalise and the boys all lived in France and were happy long before anyone heard of Steph, Lalande and the circus show it has become. Yes Dan is very involved with the place but if it all went wrong tomorrow and You Tube was no longer a thing and it all stopped, he like anyone else who is capable, adaptable, puts in a hard days graft and has many capabilities will do just fine, he has enough backbone to stay there on his terms as long as he wants to and if he goes elsewhere it will be Steph and Lalande that will realise what they have lost.
Sincerely hope that you are correct.
 
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You're not wrong. I suppose he wants to get better at it but I'm not sure how much better he can get or more he can do with his limited surroundings and content...which actually provide good enough content for many and he's pretty natural at it from the start. Learning new techniques and editing skills is never a bad idea. Maybe it's for his self-esteem and ego to add something else to his toolbelt of talents? The studio has to be ego driven because you're right, 5 minute vlogs do not warrant a studio. I think having a space for himself also has alot behind it. With no workshop, he doesn't have a place to "escape" to.

Well now with a workshop in the works, it looks like he's going to have two places to escape to. Annalise better have her laundry room soon or whatever she wants next!
I think he said a while back the children mess with his equipment and interrupt his editing time.
He's a very artistic cinematographer, as some of his earlier and unappreciated videos revealed. In my unprofessional opinion, he's really good at it and the vlog a day practice is nearly Zen like discipline for a professional resumé. SJ also had a Patreon video, I believe, a while back, which showed him directing her with serious authority in a vid he was doing for her. She was in fact under his thumb during the direction -- as we know via Potts and Camel Toe, being photographed by her provincial party boy squeeze is, perhaps, her number one requirement. I think Dan, who is neither provincial nor a party boy nor her squeeze, is on to her. And, Annalise will whip his ass if he isn't.
 
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is it just me or does dan always look like he needs a shower. He looked rough on his new vlog
 
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Nobody is forcing him to work for her though. The garden work he does for her (mostly digger related stuff and mowing the lawn) is quite common in the area and a lot of people need help with it. He thinks working for SJ is bringing him easy money, but lately he seems to realize more there's nothing easy about it.
Dan does not own the mower nor the digger. He would have to rent it off from Don Jarvis/brico. I doubt that SJ would lent her digger out the goodness of her heart to help Dan to increase his income. Also the area isn't densely populated and the jobs of digging and mowing might not give him the same sustainibility as working with SJ. However if there are more jobs for him to do in the area, I would highly recommened he would do it to become less dependent on SJ. In a just in case scenario which is highly possible.
 
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