The Chateau Diaries #18 Porky mitts and porky pies

[Mrs O]

When to get medical advice
Knock knees in children aren't usually a cause for concern and should improve as your child gets older.

However, visit your GP if:

• the gap between the ankles is greater than 8cm while standing with the knees together
• there's a big difference between the angle of the lower legs when standing compared with the upper legs
• the problem seems to be getting worse
• a child under the age of 2 or over the age of 7 has knock knees
• only one leg is affected
• there are other symptoms, such as knee pain or difficulty walking
• you have any other concerns about the way your child stands or walks
• you develop knock knees in adulthood

Your GP will examine your or your child's legs, ask about any pain or walking difficulties, and may take some measurements.

They may refer you to an orthopaedic surgeon (a specialist in bone and joint problems) and arrange an X-ray of your legs and blood tests to check for underlying problems.

In the UK orthodontics are free for children up to age 18.

It’s free in UK, but Ernest, billy et el are in France,

 

[Linus]

Down with patreon - aristocracy, free Quiz for everyone!

And the wonder child has been mispronouncing Basmaignée for how long?

 

[mrsmoneymaker]

There speaks an American, unfortunately this side of the pond we tend to remain as we are made. The only thing that would be addressed in kids are more major, heart, eyes, cochlear implant and what is known as clicky hip (requires double nappies/diapers) or sometimes a frame that keeps the legs in capital A shape. Even orthodontics tend to be more for middle class and above due to cost.

Oh no, I'm not American, I'm from Europe and I'm a non-native English speaker
This person paid everything out of pocket though. Well, this person was a child, so his family did

 

[Clara Burnett]

I've just watched the Pethericks latest vlog.
Is it a bad sign that I found it much much more interesting than Lalande's latest vlogs ?
PS Gwen is definitely pregnant.

Re. Lalande. The local staff at this small and rural supermarket (Intermarché) must not be very impressed to see the Lalande gang arriving five minutes or so before the supermarket closes, on a Sunday morning.

Supermarkets in France are not all open on Sundays. And when they are open, it's only until midday or 1pm usually.

Imagine how the staff can welcome those who arrive just before they can go home and enjoy what is left of their Sunday with family.

In one of Stephanie's recent vlogs, I was wondering how the locals "see" her when she goes shopping dressed in her very long coat made in tapestry, with her high heels...or with a flashy yellow jacket matched with an awful yellow bag held by a huge chain.

Remember : this is a small supermarket in a small and very rural town, almost a village.

I would love to hear them speaking of the "Brits of Lalande"

Maybe @Clara Burnett could tell us ?

I have no specific information about that, I’m afraid, it’s been a while since I’ve visited.

 

[Milre]

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That is what people say when they do not want to tell the real price of something When I go shopping everything is on sale!!!!!

True, even second hand they sell for 900. If she really paid 400 something severe was wrong and needed repair. Maybe there was still warranty and the previous owner didn't want to bother. But I don't thing she is someone to bother to hunt for such a bargain. And you don't find them at brocantes.
There some nonname brands out there those you, can get for 300 in Aldi even

 

[prettyplease]

The Pethericks Free Gwendoline

For @FeatherBee Another Petherick channel!! Sadie's channel so far is 20 minute drive through Paris. Note the intro from MP that he is drinking from a 'Spode' cup...talk about product placement. I feel sorry for Gwendoline to be honest having that tribe all taking advantage of her inheritance...

tattle.life

The Petherick thread

I'm sorry to be critical but even if a person is gay that really doesn't give them license to talk in a disparaging way about gays...I've always felt the same way when races talk about their common race in a disparaging way...just my own personal feelings...I'll just scroll past the posts by that person from now on.

Agreed...

 

[après-le-déluge]

I have a dear friend who is 60. She is one of the loveliest, kindest, most generous people you could ever wish to meet. She always refers to her parents as Mummy and Daddy and her female friends as girlfriends. She is ‘posh’ but not at all pretentious.

Thanks Stephanie

You're being ironic right?!! She took it on because that was what was in the price range. When she drove up with Mummy & Daddy then Princess Stephanie clapped her little hands with joy, saw the turrets and said this is the one!!! Now, we all know what Stephie wants when Daddy was around Stephie got. Was any research done, were there any other chateau B&B businesses in place, did they investigate the cost of what it would be to bring the place up to scratch? Clearly not. It was a party pad away from prying eyes, where she could play at being princess with her courtiers in attendance. Because at the end of the day there was never any concern that the ££ would run out because Mummy & Daddy or her pals would bale her out ...as usual. During the whole of the time she has owned it 16 YEARS - has there been anything other than tinkering at the edges probably losing more money than she made. The picture is funny-it doesn't offend me one bit. If she is offended by it then she needs to stop snooping on here, because eavesdroppers never hear any good of themselves & perhaps needs to spend her time reigning in the comments from Loki which are highly offensive.

Thought that was SJ

 

[Princess and the Pea]

I just checked jimbo's comments, I am not sure if it was you or princess pea, someone asked me if I am jimbo, I couldnt answer back then bc I was sent to rabbit hole for 2 weeks (real story - it was like to watch you all from behind the glass) but I am too lazy to care about apostrophes or reading after myself at times (most of the time) but I remember thinking that I liked some of his comments (some I didnt get), but what was wrong with what he said? I didnt notice that he said something else than the rest, or?

I don't think it was said that he said something wrong, but that he had been around for a while & who just stopped posting.

 

[Le Comte de Monte Cristo]

My parents have both died. They both grew up in Amsterdam. They both learned 4 languages at school: Dutch, French, German, and English. They both spoke, read, wrote and followed all 4 languages equally. This tells you how long ago this was that they were in school.

Just what i tried to explain, i speak 4 languages too, and also a bit of Spanish..

 

[oldandoverit]

What do you mean? Do you think that I am one of the Lalanders? I would not be offended it you think so.
As English language is not my mother language (I am French) and being new on this site, I have been a bit shy till now for writing a comment.

Not accusing you of anything

 

[TheTaxInspector]

One of my biggest “gripes” with TCD was the lack of French content or French talking.

They're trying to put this right on the film set in England, but Covid's making it difficult to add French people to the cast and Scrounger
Jarvis is linguistically challenged.

 

[Hercule P]

Well, she is, isn't she? It's in the email address Nati gives. Of course she's not going to advertise the program, all will be dealt with in private email messages, so it will be hard to check what kind of deals she is making with new volunteers. i don't doubt she's paying Nati and BJJ something, but it's certainly not clear if these are actual jobs and if one of them leaves, local people can apply too.

I remember that a while ago she said that she no longer used the workaway site, so people had to apply on the la lande site

 

[Kickintheass]

IMHO ... basic bottom line is SJ doesn’t give a shit what crap she trots out on her YT channel. I must revisit the patron videos posted here some threads back but from what I gather the patron videos are “better” - however, being better than shit isn’t very difficult. My point is, (I have a friend who always says that “my point is” and I shuffle forward in my chair a little in expectation) my point is the SJ cult fanatic kool-aid drinking disciples don’t care a dam what inane boring tedious dross she films and edits - all they want is to see her. To hear her. To adore her. To comment on her dross. They don’t care about content. They don’t ask for it. They just idolise her, she can do no wrong, and they will faithfully sit for hours pre launch twice a week wringing their hands in nervous delight waiting to hear the f*#king awful intro music and that f*#king awful “Hi, I’m Stephanie“ - wearing that f*#king awful yellow jacket and skirt... and they have their aural and visual orgasms as their gold digging heroine fills their screens. So good people here making amazing suggestions for great content that she could absolutely do and would be interesting to some to watch, even for the fanatics, is a total waste of time. She will never do it, that would involve effort. The rabid fanatics don’t need it. All they want is her. She is enough. And I’ve said it before, she is on the pigs back, the fans are going nowhere, if she has survived this long putting out pure crap and they still fall at her feet she knows she can get away with doing NOTHING and rake in their money as long as they are all alive! She will get richer and richer slowly but surely and I don’t actually think she’s as dumb business wise as we all hope. Marie and Nic are smart people. IJ is a wiley and crafty fox. I’d say she’s is being well advised behind the scenes, she is so money hungry, she knows what she at. She’s not risking one cent of her free grifted money being taken away from her because she didn’t do due diligence.

Did you find the patreon videos here. I watched the first couple the day they were added and when I went back to finish them, I couldn't find any?

 

[nuff said]

Well, I came to Tattle to engage in like minded conversations regarding grifters!
I have now had my eyes opened about a whole new world of sugar daddy predators.

Perhaps it deserves it's own thread.

Regarding the old dears and young Trotter...remember these are the ones that go on cruises(predatory biddies on the prowl). I have a feeling some may be well versed in a bit of behind the scenes happy moments.

Thank goodness I found info out. I will now use as evidence should Mrs G ever try to persuade me to go on a cruise in future.(Adds Spain to list) I'm always suspicious of buffets too...so many Manky mits dibbing in the bits.

You’ve been on one of these cruises? As I only posted about the ‘gentleman’ who wanted to try something different not so long ago So if Mr or Mrs has a ‘spa treatment’ and discovers some new found talent, be grateful to the poor crew member that helped them find their inner talent

 

[Hercule P]

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I'm sure that's the route Cat and Philip took... Via direct email that is.

I think you are right. But if Cat comes back she won't be able to stay as long as she wants because of Brexit. No problem for Selmar and Prince Philip but what about Natti? She is from Argentina. Has she a work permit or a European passport, Italian??????

 

[Tamerton]

Well he can't be doing any driving 'cos his head would barely come up to the steering wheel...

His head WOULD but probably not his eyes. (Russell-Silver syndrome?)

 

[après-le-déluge]

Gerry paid.. He takes her away each year somewhere special for his princess. Tbh, most of her holidays are paid for by ex lovers, friends, house swaps, family. SHE PAYS FOR NOTHINGGGG!!!! GRR..

I figured as much. You confirmed my suspicions

 

[Princess and the Pea]

Its definitely a French thing, they eat it fresh from the oven every day.

Im new today, can someone tell me how post post a new comment please?

You can only tag onto a reply from someone else's comment. So you just click on the quote arrow & type then press the post reply arrow.

 

[arthur]

Boodle (for Ladies and Gentlemen) in Berry.
Members only.
The queen of the bed Chamber has the honor to inform her dear patreons of the opening of her exclusive B&B.
This unique and unforgetable experience will be a true blessing (for me moneywise).

Discover our wonderful home cooked meals:
Salt rubbed pork served with unwashed potatoes (cooked with parsnips for the vegans),
Back seat bread à la Jarvis,
Blue garlic à la Philip,
Salted hot chocolate à la Marie,
Caramelised shallots à la "my friend The English Michelin chef",
To name a few.


Come and visit our private chapel. Please note, no inappropriate behaviour in our chapel or POD. (sorry for this one)

Have a walk in our wonderful forest, you might even find some moldy Easter eggs.

Enjoy a good night sleep. All our beds are fitted with the most exquisite bed linen from Y Lemored, thouroughly washed at 30° and therefore not sanitised. All our linen are stored all together in our messy lovely laundry room.

You will also meet your adorable hostess, back in France after a very successfull career in Hollywood.
You will be allowed to have a drink on the terrasse with her. Not too late in the evening though as she goes
to bed early due to her hard work. Too late in the evening she might be a bit tipsy, plastered actually.

This invitation is for our patreons only.
How to become a patreon? Just go on the site and pay.
Here is The recipe of The Michelin chef caramelised shallots: take the unpeeled shallots, place them on your chopping board, peel them, chop them on this very chopping board, then in a pan... Any washing, shallot, knife, board? Nope.
To be continued as soon as you have signed up.

Our château is situated in the sticks a ridiculously gorgeous area and is peeeeeerfect for
the best weekend ever.

Good luck

spot on .... I bet it's in previous vid !!

 

[lolander]

We can trust Tax Inspector for sure but there must be something else: which flat is it? The flat showned as Potty's does not have 3 rooms and is not 80m2. Any suggestions?

I think he doesn't own any particular space, just 10% of the whole chateau.