Not sure how I missed this……… but, where are the photographs being posted by SJ? Thanks in advance.
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I'm using @Just Grift Wood's photo here......
What is this meat thing? Yesterday, when I saw the picture, I thought it was ham and commented it didn't look like any ham I'd ever had.
Is it roast beef maybe? It does sort of resemble some sort of Spanish ham......Iberico maybe, but I don't see much fat on it. It looks other worldly, that much I do know!
And now that I look at the triangle thing on this plate, I thought it was some sort of savory pastry yesterday. Now that I look at it closer, it almost looks like a really thin frittata or quiche. Maybe they made it in a large sheet pan so they could make it up in large quantities and serve it.
In any event, it's still what I called it yesterday...a very inexpensively made meal. When she says a "light lunch" she means light on the budget, too!
What is this meat thing? Yesterday, when I saw the picture, I thought it was ham and commented it didn't look like any ham I'd ever had.
Is it roast beef maybe? It does sort of resemble some sort of Spanish ham......Iberico maybe, but I don't see much fat on it. It looks other worldly, that much I do know!
And now that I look at the triangle thing on this plate, I thought it was some sort of savory pastry yesterday. Now that I look at it closer, it almost looks like a really thin frittata or quiche. Maybe they made it in a large sheet pan so they could make it up in large quantities and serve it.
In any event, it's still what I called it yesterday...a very inexpensively made meal. When she says a "light lunch" she means light on the budget, too!
spot on Jeeves
@Shari Holloway- here are the ones (most are video clips that you can click on) that @KitKat_theNewRat posted from a Patron's IG page. Poor adorable girl- you could see by her reflection in the loo mirror she was chuffed to be there with her mate! I won't take that away from her.
Helllo tattlers
After some time away I wanted to check back in find out the goss on those patreon days but it seems like I’m too early for any big news (and too late for the pre excitement).
In my attempt to find something myself, I was scouring through Instagram. It’s not from the patreon days, but about two weeks ago, a guest (I think) posted some videos from chateau, showing the current state of the grand salon:
Just thought I’d share in case someone hasn’t seen it yet! Also I never noticed that crazy bathroom behind the other salon!
Any hints as to what the triangular 'thingy' is on the plates?
Waddup, Yentas!
Poppin’ in to express my deepest sympathies to all here who are citizens of the UK and my fellow Commonwealth subjects over the passing of Her Majesty, the Queen. President Macron said it well: Elizabeth II was indeed THE Queen to the rest of the world! As my wife and I are currently in London, there is a very palpable heaviness of heart across the city, but we also sense the people’s hope for the future in the power and beauty of continuity. The Queen is dead. Long live the King.
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What was Stephanie thinking when she and her cohort sang “God Save the Queen” when there is now a new king? How can she not know that protocol/tradition/logic as a Brit? Is she just that dense?
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Is @HalcyonOrganic elated with Michael Petherick’s latest return-of-the-comeback vlog?
Poppin’ in to express my deepest sympathies to all here who are citizens of the UK and my fellow Commonwealth subjects over the passing of Her Majesty, the Queen. President Macron said it well: Elizabeth II was indeed THE Queen to the rest of the world! As my wife and I are currently in London, there is a very palpable heaviness of heart across the city, but we also sense the people’s hope for the future in the power and beauty of continuity. The Queen is dead. Long live the King.
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What was Stephanie thinking when she and her cohort sang “God Save the Queen” when there is now a new king? How can she not know that protocol/tradition/logic as a Brit? Is she just that dense?
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Is @HalcyonOrganic elated with Michael Petherick’s latest return-of-the-comeback vlog?
It looks like a cured ham, something akin to prosciutto. But, it is very sad- this is indeed a very light lunch. When I have guests in the summer, I do serve a plate of prosciutto e melone (it's a plethora of these rolled up bad boys with cantaloupe) as first course, a pasta course or meat course as a second, then a salad (it's an Italian thing- I have no idea why salad is last, but it works), and then a cheese tray, dessert (with fresh fruit) and coffee. That luncheon was sadness alone. Crikey, I am still surprised she wasn't feeding them courgettes to be rid of them!
They are scarily similarFark me. You wouldn’t believe the brass neck of that woman would you . TBF, the narcissism of Nutmeg makes Fanny at the Farmhouse seem almost normal.
I suspect it is piece of bread.
Danny boy looks like a 70s porn starHe was PM Paul Keating! He shook my hand when I became an Aussie citizen 25 years ago, and I really did not like him then. But more recently he has been making a lot of sense regarding our newly rejected Liberal/National (LNP) combined Federal government. IMHO we will move closer to a Republic now that The Queen is no longer our head of state. Australia is now a very multi cultural country. But it won't happen until a suitable period of mourning has passed.
How exciting..Not!
In Zimbabwe they once announced on live TV that Queen Elizabeth the Eleventh (Elizabeth II) had arrived in the country. It caused huge amusement.
Erm... Let's put things into perspective. Dan, is/was the gardener until he got infected with vlogitis. Yes he can do basic cooking and everyone is a waiter.
If my gardener started poncing about filming himself for YouTube I'd become fractious. He wouldn't be working for me for much longer.
Once, the queen was visiting NZ and came to my town to visit a horse stud with some connection to her. My younger sister and I found out when her flight was coming in and we stood outside the airport entrance - noone else was around! As her car came out of the airport, we stood there waving and she turned to look at us and did the royal wave. This was in stark contrast to my memories as a kid of 5 at the Farmborough airshow in England and my dad picking me up and pointing through the vast crowds to someone in the distance who was Princess Anne. I couldn't see whom I was supposed to be looking for. 
The Cambridges haven't had their Wikipedia pages updated yet...............To be fair, that probably wasn’t instigated by her. Usually when there is a big event like this updates happen rapidly.
Wikipedia ‘Deaditors’ Sprang Into Action After Queen Elizabeth's Death
There was so much to do. Tenses to change, pictures to choose. And what would they call Charles?www.google.com
Her chances of ever seeing him again are slim.
I've been wondering about that, what will happen to the Commonwealth without the Queen. It was her pet project and I think she held it together.
Awwww. Wuzza fuzzy wuzzy. Srsly, what a cute dog.
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And why would they? Only a narc like Nutmeg would think of her merchandising position in all this grief
Good to see you checking in Marquis! Hope you’re fulfilling your duties of a good husband!Waddup, Yentas!
Poppin’ in to express my deepest sympathies to all here who are citizens of the UK and my fellow Commonwealth subjects over the passing of Her Majesty, the Queen. President Macron said it well: Elizabeth II was indeed THE Queen to the rest of the world! As my wife and I are currently in London, there is a very palpable heaviness of heart across the city, but we also sense the people’s hope for the future in the power and beauty of continuity. The Queen is dead. Long live the King.
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What was Stephanie thinking when she and her cohort sang “God Save the Queen” when there is now a new king? How can she not know that protocol/tradition/logic as a Brit? Is she just that dense?
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Is @HalcyonOrganic elated with Michael Petherick’s latest return-of-the-comeback vlog?
I noticed the message from one of the cult:and the grovelling cult applaud:
Wendy Graham
I wanted to be there so badly but had an Alaskan cruise booked.
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Janese Carstens
Amazing photos! Thanks for sharing. I was planning to come but I ended up leaving for Australia instead. I hope to make it to next year’s Patron Party!
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Kevin Burrowbridge
Look so nice! Sorry I couldn’t make it, we’ve already spent two weeks in France this year. Maybe next time!!!
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Derek
Looks like you all had a good time
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DeAnn P
Looks like so much fun. Wish I could have been there too.
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Nicole Thijs
There are more people that we all know and love on there then actual Patreons!
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Nikolette Jakovac
What a delightful occasion!
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Stephanie Murray
I was there is thought and spirit ! xoxoxoxo
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Sue Gordon
Maybe one day!
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Catherine Collins
Would have loved to go and meet you all. you all mean the world to me I love everything about la lande the history the architecture the adventures long may ye continue yer the best glad ye had a great dayfrom Ireland
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Kim Biden
Wonderful turnout! I am so glad you are posting photos and soon videos so we can pretend we were there! Maybe if we send our photos you can splice us in? Thank you so much! It was wonderful that you had all the volunteers and family there too that we see so much of. Love you all! Kim Biden
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Lois Hampstead
Looks like a good time was had by all . Love seeing all the photos xx
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Kimberly Pace
What fun! We missed this by a month. So sorry. Hopefully you will do it again.
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Luke Fraser
Wonderful!Stephanie: what an amazing community you have created! It’s so beautiful to see all these people together. Magic! I wish I were there. I’m delighted it was a success! Lots of love to you all
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Megan Madaris
Great photos! Was Michael Potts on photo duty?
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Julien Roux
It was amazing seeing all of you guys. And of course seeing LalandeCould we get a better picture quality for the group picture of OpenDay 2 ?
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Laurie Siebert
I’m a little sad that I couldn’t make a visit work. Hopefully, some day. Looks absolutely lovely!
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Julien Roux
It was also so mice to meet others viewers and to exchange with them
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Jessica Henderson
How fun!!!! So jealous of all who got to go. I hope you all had a blast and I so look forward to Sundays vlog!
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emma sweeney
Super photos. Stephanie if Michael Potts has any of his beautiful photos left to sell could there be the possibility they could be put on the same site as Andi' s prints and the papers for purchase? I just loved the shooting star one!
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Jessica Williamson
Looks like y'all had a fab time! Jealous I couldn't join but maybe some day!
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Shaun Jeffrey
So sad to have not been able to attend, but so glad everyone that did make it seem to have had a wonderful time!!! So glad to see all the faces that have helped to make the chateau diaries what it has become…
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Ann Jeffers
Looks WONDERFUL! I keep wondering where in the world did all of those people sleep? Thank you for sharing.
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Esther E McKean
thank you Stephanie so fun to see the pics!
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Camille Winnie
How fun this all looks! I can almost imagine myself there. It’s nice to see all of the other patrons who are fellow lovers of LaLande. Feels like one big family. Can’t wait to visit LaLande in person myself!
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Casey Palmer
Looks amazing. I am so jealous. Someday I want to be there!!
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Cris Garcia-Casals
Thanks for sharing the lovely photos!!!! Looks like a wonderful time!!!
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Kerry Harding
Thanks Stef for posting some pics of the weekend- what a happy event!!My favourite picture is Kat with her head thrown back laughing.
What fun it would have been to see you all
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Melody Schnetz
Looks so lovely! I would have loved to visit but it’s a very long way from California. So glad you’ll be sharing lots of photos & videos! Love to you all!
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Lorraine Phelan
I can tell Michael Potts took these images - amazing! As a PR communicator by trade, I can so totally appreciate them ALL. What a great historical reference.
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Kacey Pratt
I look forward to a future year when I'll be able to be there! Looks like it was a lovely time, happy faces all around!
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Maria B
It looks like so much fun!!! How many where there on the end? It doesn't look like it rained. I'm ready for those videos!!!
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Christine Edwards
What a fabulous day, meeting Stephanie and all the La Lande family. Everyone worked so hard to make us welcome. We arrived with a smile on our faces and left with an even bigger one. Thank you Stephanie for showing us your wonderful home, we had the best of days. Love from the Dordogne xxx
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Wailing Banshee
Fantastic! Wish I was there but it's work, work, work for me...but I'll live vicariously through the pictures
have a drink for me
Slainte!
maybe 2
? And one for the Queen
and one the gang
and one for the Patrons
and now *hic one for *BOOM oh no I hit the Floor!
and one for...????
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Bonnie Ashley
Thanks so much for sharing! You spread so much joy in this world, love you all!!!
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Gill 'Stroud' Wheeler
Please share with us, who couldn't be there, links to buy Michael Potts and Andre's pictures
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Bonnie Baxter
It’s got to be an amazing experience
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flibbertygibbette
Wish I could have been there! Someday...!
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Bonnie Baxter
for Stephanie, to be surrounded by the people she loves and those of us patrons who totally support her efforts
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Georgette Jones
I was with you in spirit
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Linda Taylor
Wonderful photos!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
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Maggie Alegre
I hope you all had a wonderful time! Sorry I missed the festivities because it all looked so fun and the whole family was there but I had to go to the Queen’s Jubilee! And after yesterday’s terrible events I’m glad I did even though I only caught the views of King Charles’s back side at Buckingham Palace and Meghan’s hat and the back of Prince Harry’s head at St Paul’s! A few hours of visiting with the lovely LaLande Family or very brief glances of the back of royalty? It was a very tough call
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Cherie Doughan
Who made the stuffoli? Wish I could have made it to the party. Your Aunt looked great and that photo of you sitting in the parlor is beautiful.
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Jennifer Scott
Thank you for sharing these, and for doing your best to try to make us all feel included, even though not all could visit. The whole team must be exhausted, but it looks like everyone came together to make it memorable and fun! The food looks delicious, and the flowers are fantastic! Hugs to all... we hope to visit someday soon. I hope you get a small rest before you have to be back at the renovation work. xoxo
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Marliss
Many thanks for sharing these great pictures with those of us who would have liked to have been there. The fun and excitement are palpable!
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Sharon
Looks like everyone had a wonderful time! I hope that you will do this again next year!
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Julia Cobb
Looks like the weather was good and there was a big crowd everyday! Yummy food and a lot of happy people! All those smiling faces having a fabulous time! Maybe next year
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Libby Patterson Smith
What a beautiful gathering! Thank you for sharing these lovely photos.
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Kim A Crosbie
I am so sad I could not come- Next year?
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Cherry Moore
Everyone looks so happy. It’s apparent that all the Le Landers pitched in and pulled off a beautiful party. It seems the weather played its part, too. I loved looking closely at the photos and recognizing so many people I “know” if only from the wonderful, engaging vlogs. Thank you, all.
Maggie Alegre
I hope you all had a wonderful time! Sorry I missed the festivities because it all looked so fun and the whole family was there but I had to go to the Queen’s Jubilee! And after yesterday’s terrible events I’m glad I did even though I only caught the views of King Charles’s back side at Buckingham Palace and Meghan’s hat and the back of Prince Harry’s head at St Paul’s
! A few hours of visiting with the lovely LaLande Family or very brief glances of the back of royalty? It was a very tough call !I don’t know what world she inhabits but the Jubilee was months ago. I’m not sure which I would prefer a view of Charles’ backside or lunch at Lie Lande.
I like prosciutto, but not like they served it. It’s is very hard, very salty, you need melon or something like that to cut it. I usually use it as a rolled meat for charcuterie, but with cheeses, fruits, breads. It looked like some kind of sad main course. They could have done something much more palatable.
That is so sad and disturbing to hear! The elder care facilities in our area are generally called long term care here- Health and Rehabilitation Centers- that type of wording. I don’t see “nursing home” being used here In the tacitly names any more. We are in the southern region in U.S. There are some that are good- decent- but they are tough to find. We found this out when we had an elderly friend that found himself needing to get his strength back after a fall (He was 87 at the time and turned 88 before he got well enough to return home). Once he could be released from hospital care to a rehab type facility he landed in a not so good one. He was miserable there and lost so much weight- but was in fairly good shape as far as getting up and down again and having mobility. This was during height of Covid Pandemic too so it was amazing he didn’t get it. We did get him moved to an acceptable place and he got so much better. We had help in screening the rehab places through an attorney friend who represents nursing homes (elder care)- so she let us know which ones had good reputations and which ones had legal troubles with patients. Glad to say he turned 90 last month and is living in his own place now and has a caregiver that comes about his meals and gets him to Dr appts. But he’s overall in decent health now. It was touch and go for a while. My husband had become friends with him at our little community church- he has outlived all his family- wife, 2 sons, a sister- so my husband and another family friend from church are his POA’s now. We just never know who we’re going to meet and become part of their story.
The cost of these long term care facilities is very expensive- about $6000 a month I hear. Assisted living is when the person can live on their own and have their own unit/apartment and eat meals in a dining hall usually. That is a very expensive way to live as well. Does make you wonder though how these homes get into all the peoples bank accounts!!! It’s sad that they can prey on these folks when they are the most vulnerable. *Also on our friend’s story/ he is also a Veteran and is now getting his benefits through the V.A.Too busy talking back to the big scary mandoline.
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