The Chateau Diaries #170 Lately, oatmeal is more interesting than The Chateau Diaries!

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Old maid Steffy had a chateau.

E-I-E-I-O

With no taste here, and no taste there.

Here a toile, there a toile

Everywhere a toile, toile

Old maid Steffy had a chateau.

E-I-E-I-O



And in that chateau there lived a gay twink

E-I-E-I-O

With a snort snort here and a spend spend there

Here a snort, there a snort

Everywhere a spend, spend

Old maid Steffy had a chateau

E-I-E-I-O.
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I love it !!!! The Poem Of LaLaLande . Five Stars - so clever !!! :love:
 
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T Rex

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Yesterday at 5:05 AM
Hey baes, thank you all for the laughs- they are much needed! I'll be off the Tattleverse for a few days. I literally came out of a board of director's meeting, and my phone blew up. A friend and neighbour of mine passed away this evening, He had COVID last summer, nearly died from it, but his lungs were compromised and he caught Rona again a month ago (despite being vaxxed and double boostered- stated he was right as rain when we saw him this week.) He was feeling off on Friday, went to the hospital and his wife and daughter returned from Seattle on Sunday night. He called me on Sunday to ask if I could watch their daughter on Monday while his wife went to the hospital. He downplayed his symptoms- had to be intubated on Monday due to pneumonia, and the doctors were planning to perform surgery tomorrow for tear in his heart. They put him in dialysis today, as his kidneys stopped working, and just when everything seemed okay, his body quit working. @mrsp67, it was Len, the owner of Pier One Yacht Sales. He was a good guy, and seriously it is a sad day in our community. I know it is off-topic, but please send prayers to his family.

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Clara Burnett

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Tuesday at 8:24 AM
I have heard many complaints from people I know in the area about the internet playing up over the last few months, so Stephanie Jarvis is not lying about that, but she's also not telling the truth: she herself is at the root of the problem, being the major consumer of 4g in the area and their abuse of it has caused the antenna they connect through to become oversaturated in turn causing a lot of local people to be without a working internet connection. The repair apparently takes a lot of time.

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Charlie B
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For goodness sake, get a grip Stephanie. It will be back next year. I have lost patience with this emotional hysteria.

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Luke Hartman
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Don’t watch then. Seems like you are the one having emotional hysteria.

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Charlie B
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@Luke Hartman not at all, I am perfectly calm, but I certainly won't be watching any more

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Beachgirl

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Yesterday at 6:10 PM
I had to go out this morning and on my way home I drove through a beautiful village I always take for granted. I think the village and church, but not the pub have been used in Midsomer Murders and a couple of other crime shows.
I decided to stop and take a photo for all tattlers who have never been to the UK. The pub looked so inviting that I did something I’ve not done for many years and then only when I was walking my dog, I went into the pub on my own and had lunch in the garden.😳. Everyone was so friendly and I ended up talking to some regulars. But then I do talk to anyone and everyone. 😂😂
The tree behind the church gate is a yew tree planted in 1655.

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Clara Burnett
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Tuesday at 8:53 AM

There certainly is, see here : http://propluvia.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/propluvia/faces/index.jsp
Stephanie Jarvis' local area is in crisis due to water shortage and drought, colored red on the map.
This means: A ban on any non-priority use, including agricultural purposes. Water may only be used for essential reasons – health, civil security, drinking and sanitation. Farmers are forbidden to irrigate their crops with sprinkler systems and sports fields and gold courses can only be watered if they are being used for national or international level competition. Public swimming pools can only be refilled with the express permission of local health authorities and private swimming pools cannot be refilled. Private households can only use water for essential reasons such as drinking, cooking or washing.

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Woohoo! My first thread title! Thank you @ComtesseRose and @Tea with lemon 😘
 
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Also hints of dominatrix (sp) about the relationship. I can imagine Miss Anna dressed appropriately, whipping the bejesus out of him 🤣 sorry, on the gin

FB post number 2 tonight. and if she’s back on Sunday, I’ll pour another gin.
Smoke & mirrors. I’d want to see her with a dated newspaper at LALande to prove it before I believe her. Like in the kidnap movies 😃
And didn’t she have a break in the Bahamas or somewhere when she didn’t vlog ?? Before she went to New York ???
So true they did vacation in Barbados or Bahamas but aren’t they on vacation all the time it seems to me, they do nothing except produce a few half assed vlogs and those are pretty lame
 
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How lovely you accommodate your guest needs :)






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I'm going to stop watching your blogs because Philip is destroying them and you look desperate



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Helen Guilbeault
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Wonderful! How about a cookbook in the future?






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Stephne please leave Philip to do his own life your destroying your blog.He makes me sick.

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I'm going to stop watching your blogs because Philip is destroying them and you look desperate



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Stephne please leave Philip to do his own life your destroying your blog.He makes me sick.

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It's been a long time since we have seen any real renovation... is this the norm now?



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FarmgirlFriday
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I think it’s because much of the renovation currently happening (the two rooms Amaury is working on) is being filmed for TV and they cannot show the project until it airs. So, it’s still happening, but until it can be shown we are getting more content of chateau life!

Kate Hobbs
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It has been over a year since the salon panelling started, I do not think there has ever been an update. There must be a lot of progress, can we get a look?? I am also a brocantoholic.



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Crypto Plants
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The panelling work is starting very soon within the next month as they have had a very difficult time with the design and with the marquise sitting room also taking a lot of time but hopefully we should have an update soon



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Trinity Star Clara Rose
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I think it’s only for Patreon’s. It seems we’re getting some teasers but that’s it.



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It has been over a year since the salon panelling started, I do not think there has ever been an update. There must be a lot of progress, can we get a look?? I am also a brocantoholic.



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The panelling work is starting very soon within the next month as they have had a very difficult time with the design and with the marquise sitting room also taking a lot of time but hopefully we should have an update soon



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Trinity Star Clara Rose
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I think it’s only for Patreon’s. It seems we’re getting some teasers but that’s it.



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There are some good comments 😜on her ig posts no sign of the gooder witch yet!!
 
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Yes, where is the Fortuny fabric that she raved about? Probably feeding the moths in the attic. Oh well, she'll just use some of the star shaped iron on patches that she used on her moth eaten luxury cashmere clothing to mend the holes. Trés chic, non?
…le non…
 
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They're a nice couple, worked really hard but sensibly, downsized. However, of late, but have relented. They now add :

Thank you again for all your support and kind comments, and perhaps even a 'nice cup of tea' Anna and Peter https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Wonderfu...
I saw a vlog where they were getting hounded by people that wanted to help them. To pay for more content. Maybe a better camera etc. So they decided on the "buy me a tea". They said people want to send them things and they refuse. People pay for Netflix. Hulu and Amazon etc. Why not send a few bucks to people who are taking the time out of their lives to video, edit and post content. I see nothing wrong with paying them a bit for their effort.
 
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Let’s ask Clara. . . . .
Is NUTTI pregnant?!
We’d love your intel on that. . . .
Thank YOU!
 
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Hello. I was lurking here for some time and now I have some things to say. I started following shatow in the time of our second lockdown (autumn/winter 2020/1; I should be learning Spanish during that time, ffs:mad::sick:). My "love" started to cool after that trip to Lago Something with Oliver and his lady. I'm "alergic" to some things, one of them is gushing over fascist poets. After that I started to notice all kind of weird things. I find her relationship with Dutchman very unsettling. I watched only couple of episodes of that gift thing and I think it's disturbing. And so are Christmas preparations and Easter parties.
What I want to say is about lake. I don't remember how long lake is no more (10 years?) and in this time a new microecosystem developed there. She should leave that "field" like it is. Luckily, if she runs out of money nothing will happen there in near future.

Sorry for typos etc. English is not my first language
Mmm... What you called Lago Somehing is the Lago di Garda, Lake of Garda, the largest and more beautiful Italian Lake, stunning for so many features, including its Mediterranean climate and the growth of many typical Mediterranean vegetation.
Yet I was amazed by what you said about what made your love for SJ cool down; not her grifting, not her lies, not her being a narc, not her ridiculously expensive lifestyle thanks to other people's money etc., all of which was already clear at the time, but by the fact that you are allergic to "gushing over fascist poets". So, what put you off was her visit to a national museum like hundreds of thousand of tourists do every year.
I suppose you are referring to Gabriele D'Annunzio's home museum, possibly the greatest, more international and more celebrated Italian poet of his time. The only Italian poet and writer who had connections with the international avantgards. Unfortunately many Italians who have barely read his immense production of poems, novels, plays, short stories, still believe that he was a fascist, when he was just the opposite, and he hated and despised Mussolini, (not to mention his hatred for Hitler) therefore was exiled by him in the golden prison of the Vittoriale on the Garda Lake. He was too famous and celebrated, so the only thing Mussolini could do was to isolate him.
Later his proto-fascist image was fuelled by the post-war domineering Italian left wing intellectuals, who, by the way, shamelessly all copied and drew from his works.
Yes, it's true, he was inspired by Nietzche's Superman for his heroic gestures, when during WW I he flew over Vienna throwing thousands of fliers encouraging Italians to set free from Austria's ruling, or when he freed for some time the town of Fiume from the Austrians. But those were actions he did all by himself, not for the Italian army and by the way when he was a middleaged man, but was never involved with actual fascism.
He also tried in every way to dissuade Mussolini from his alliance with Hitler and to convince him to leave the Axis alliance, as he forsaw the tragic epilogue, even if he died before seeing it.
Thanksfully in the last few decades things have changed and this crap of fascist poet label has now been removed.
Yet, it really is amazing how the majority of his works, that have nothing to do with all this, are still unknown to many, that same people who say that they haven't read them and yet they also say they don't like them.
Sorry if my comment sounded a bit harsh, but I too am allergic to people who speak without a deep knowledge of what they're saying.
But of course, if you have an extensive knowledge of D'Annunzio's works and can explain why you think they are the works of a fascist, I'm ready to listen and discuss it.
My comment may sound OT, but is not, as it shows how easy it is to judge something just because many think and say so and therefore must be true. I called conformism.

P.S. I hate fascism in any form it may take place, be it a right or left movement, be it under the appearance of a democracy or a dictatorship and unfortunately today that is where the world is heading.
 
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Agree, but Miss Anna was dissing 'buy me a coffee', 'people who ask for money to renovate their expensive houses' in that vlog but they've clearly relented.
I'm afraid to say, that however nice Master Peter and Miss Anna are, however sensible they've been by ditching their Chateaux and downsizing, they are doing exactly what they declared they wouldn't do. They are grifting, albeit on a much smaller scale than Fanny.
I don’t have a problem with buy me a coffee, or even patreon if the YouTuber isn’t exploiting viewers. As far as I know Peter and Anna haven’t made a vlog about needing money. They downsized when they needed to and seem to be making a go of it on a smaller scale. They aren’t regular at making vlogs but they don’t seem to be bothered by it. I have stopped watching several channels I used to enjoy because it was down to money grubbing. They use clickbait and always have a sad story of some kind to tell. One woman had so many sponsors during her 20 minute video that it was ridiculous. Anyone who buys a property that they can’t afford to make the renovations or simply doesn’t want to spend their own funds is a big no go for me. “It’s a wonderful life” seems pretty innocent to me. But, that could change.
 
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I’m an internal auditor I work in the financial industry so thank goodness that’s all addressed 💲for the foreseeable future. Haven’t sold because hubby is not well and needs to be close to heart specialist. So I keep it in my memory bank because I could not manage this home myself even with a maid to assist. That‘s why I couldn’t stay at HMN ever it‘s disgusting. I’m so happy for you and everything achieved to live your best life. You’ve earned it. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
OMG, none of us on Tattle Life really do know each other's life stories - do we? And why should we?
BUT, my deepest, heartfelt wishes for you and your husband that he makes a speedy and full recovery.
You've obviously got all the financial stuff covered - great for you both.
It was such an uphill struggle for me! But, I did eventually get there - thank God and much better than I ever expected too!
C'est la vie! :love:
 
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Was Fanny and PhiPhi flying on a private plane? This might have been discussed and I missed it. We have to be at the airport at least 3 hours before take off but it’s seems like they just left when they felt like it (midnight typical) this would be an upgrade she would definitely want to conceal from her adoring fans
 
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What plum idiots those two that's are, pretending they know something about antiques during their little jaunt to the local brocante... and purchasing broken frames and an ugly used and empty Avon horsey bottle because... "daddy" FFS!

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X4 ancient Egyptian Late New Kingdom 18th/19th Dynasty (circa: 1550 - 1295 BCE) Ramesside era black bitumen wooden ushabti grave goods.
Rarity value: approximately €2500 each, according to an Egyptologist mate I've shared this screen shot with. Haven't known him to be that excited in ages!

Admittedly, not many people just wandering about a French brocante on a sunny day would know of, or care about them, but Fanny's been to Egypt. Had she paid any attention whatsoever to the history of Egypt during her trip, instead of staggering about the sand in her heels and mounting camels in that ridiculous (and disrespectfully) short dress, she might have appreciated that buying these four ushabti would have been a good investment. But of course, she didn't recognise that they might be important, that her fake Egyptologist friend might, just might, have told her something about them. Even if she had no interest, she could have purchased them for him as a gift. Hell, he'd probably sell his soul to have them. The seller could not have realised what he had and would have let her have all four for €100. Idiots just went ga ga over bloody pink toile again!
At reading your comment I jumped on my chair, just like I did when I saw the little statues. Of course I wasn't sure if they were the real thing, as, come on, do you really think you could find such treasures at a brocante? But now your precious comment confirmed my suspects.
Oh well, they are two idiots, and, as I already said, they are unable to tell a Tiziano from a poster on the supermarket wall.
I'm sure they will find a more loving and appreciating place - possibly a museum - than the crumpling dump.
Stephany, I HOPE you read here, so you will know what an ignorant cow you are and what have you missed! It'll serve you right.
 
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Welcome. Close the window on your way in.....that is a joke..... I too liked the vlogs with MP. I also like when Fanny visited places and told about the history. I have never been to Europe and its enjoyable to see places through someone else. The chemistry between the two was fun.
Then you’re in luck. I bet SJ will show some of their trip, she will want to share because it’s just too good. Now I understand why her accounts are off. She counted this as her first trip with kaboom, what visiting your mother who was recovering from covid was just work? I think trying to get Snorty to fit in with humans without a camera on him will be more work than you are up for.
 
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Teabeg has cashed in on his prints...so..enought money to float around...when its gone we probably see him again...omg what a life...

Fanny thinks she can created lalande like Versailles...no my girl...not gonna work...keep dreaming...but as long as her patreons dont open their eyes..she wont stop milking it out....what a life...

owning a chateau...depending on silly old people to pay for your lifestyle and spending...its all very sad...and in a way criminal to do it..that woman has no consience..at all... :eek: i guess she learned this from a young age...those grannyfarms were in a way the same...very shamefull...but i guess thats were the money comes from...ripping off old and vunrable people...its their business..always have been...
I've been thinking about what she said -- she couldn't afford to turn on a working heating system -- and the vile food she feeds even overpaying guests. I think no heat and the insultingly cheap food may have been principles in place at the granny farm, taught to young Fanny as values she should perpetuate.

when i see those grifters going through that brocante...i have a huge house...my aunts..filled with stuff from cellar to attic..you cant imagine the things i found..its a huge task to clear it all out....i cant bare to look at another brocante...
Strength to your arm, bro. It's really hard, as I'm sure you know. High quality proteins, a big yellow legal pad, and Kneipp aromatherapy bath salts.
 
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I had forgotten all about Curtis Ryan Woodchip, Steph never got to Egypt with him, perhaps that is where she is meeting baghead and family BUT she would have to vlog it so I very much doubt it.
I’ve been wondering if the faux Egyptologist Woodworm and his husband realized Fanny was too toxic and dropped her. They haven’t been mentioned lately.
 
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I don’t believe the fat hedgehog got into the chicken enclosure on its own. I think someone (Philip) put it there. Now Philip’s got his pet hedgehog. 🦔👢
 
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I'm amazed that SJ states it's hers and man cubs first summer holiday together, apparently non of the other destinations counted as they were classed as working holidays...My heart bleeds for her... words fail me...is she not aware of the difficulties a lot of people are going through at the moment. Not knowing how they are going to manage financially because of the ongoing energy crisis and the ever increasing cost of living. Just for once can she not engage her brain before opening her mouth? She is used to being the priviled princess but man cub jumps on the band wagon and even he talks about ownership of things as ours..news flash Man cub... there is nothing in that chateau that is yours, other than the never ending crap you buy and the bequeathed crap from your grandparents. I hope that Patreon day is the day of her undoing... she really needs to knocked from her ivory tower and take a step into the real world..
Thank you! The first couple of minutes of that Patreon video were really disturbing. The fact that she didn’t consider her trip to visit her friend’s new house in Spain a summer vacation is literally insane. They were working? Poor things. She had all of that footage when they stopped at the Best Western (haha - LOVE the tattler that found that out!) at the old bridge. And they had so much footage that I bet they stayed for more than one night. My husband spotted the Michelin rated restaurant sign that they are in…I think she showed 2 or 3 meals. That is a lot for just supposedly getting up and continuing on the journey to SPAIN, which doesn’t count as a vacation. Or when they went to Venice for Tess’s birthday but didn’t want to film since it was to give them a break so they could just “enjoy themselves”, aka: No Pink Phones allowed. Or when they went to visit Manor and Maker and obviously stayed in a hotel. (Which I will Stephend (?) her on that one…I wouldn’t be sharing a bathroom with everyone either). I liked how Philip tried to say that their trip to Barbados last year was a working trip. No, that was your secret “I’m traveling during Covid restrictions because I’m an asshole, and the only way to get into the US was to stay in certain countries for “x” number of days before entering the US”. She didn’t film much of that either since that was her new kaboom honeymoon period with Phillip. Weren’t they there for 2 weeks? I don’t remember. I honestly do not know how she keeps a straight face and says, “We’ve never had a summer holiday!” Aaaaaaaghhhhh….this woman is freaking delusional! So are the patrons!
One other thing. @Patriciarella - your posts kill me! 😂 I fast forwarded through the part about the twirly stool, so I feel like I must go back and watch that part now…even though you have already given me a spoiler alert that it obviously doesn’t get completed. I miss your squirrel memes!
 
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