The Chateau Diaries #196 Nothing ever gets finished and often never even started

[C'est moi]

Does anyone remember that vlog when SJ and Teabag went to that odd pool party?


Syrup is my favourite slang.

Wasn't the pool party some old swinger "friend"of Dana's (quelle surpris!). Yes it was odd.

 

[Luna20]

His hair really does look like a toupe.
I wonder if Stephanie is trying to get rid of him. He’s like a limpet she will have no secrets…I cannot imagine living working socialising every day with him?

Wow he has a huge mouth too! He certainly does not need the dentist tool which keeps your mouth open!

 

[Madame No]

Today is the first Sunday in Advent.
I wonder how SJ will mark the beginning of Advent.
Maybe they will place a huge Advent wreath around the fountain and light the first candle today?
Or, lighting candles is not a French, British custom?
And if it is not a French custom, SJ should know about it and certainly use it to her advantage. I mean, there is greenery around the fountain!
What a spectacle that would be. Followers would be delighted with the beauty and SJ creativity.
And Phillip is right. Light up the Chateau, let it be seen from space. And the Chateau could be seen from space because it is in the middle of nowhere.

As far as I know, the Advent Wreath is a Christian ritual. I was raised Catholic and we always had one. My mother insisted on the tradition complete with the special prayers and all. I remember one candle was pink and the others were purple. It was on our dining room table and the candle(s) were lit when we sat down for our evening meal. I hope Fanny doesn't do an Advent Wreath as it has so many spiritual meanings for Catholics and Christians and she is neither. Advent involves a lot of reflection and penance which she certainly doesn't practice. But she might just go ahead as she and that companian think it's pretty. It would be like me having a menorah and pretending to be Jewish for a day. I don't practice any religion, but I respect those who do as long as they don't start preaching to me. 🛕

 

[Abuela]

Off topic but.... I know many Tattlers follow Positano Diaries. Did Positano have landslides like Ischia?

 

[Maple fairy]

If I may @T Rex add that both Natti & Marie had volunteered several times before the YouTube & pink phone. Boggles my mind why these people continue to go there. Why is Yorick (sorry can’t remember how to spell his name) there he appears to be well rounded. After all this time it remains a mystery what draws these people to the heap!
Also I guess I really missed something in my trying to constantly catch up since the puppy has arrived. Cannot leave him untended for a minute for fear he will eat a wall, blanket, my underwear etc.. So since when has it been speculated that Pavlina & Maria were in a relationship. Was this scenario put forth by Fanny, PhiPhi or a tattler? Sometimes a relationship is just a friendship. Nothing less & nothing more. I’m sure there are other straight females that have been accused that their friendships entailed more. In my experience it was usually a jealous boyfriend or a jilted one. Unless this was absolutely confirmed and I missed it.
The whole Pavlina situation is just weird.

 

[Madame No]

Lot's of reading to do here this morning. Tattle is now my new morning newspaper! Here are some thoughts I have from the comments.

• I don't like marzipan
• Some fruitcakes are okay in small doses this time of year with a glass or two of port
• Michael Petherick should not be driving, he's too unstable. I suggest he ride one of Sadie's horses.
• The advent vlogs will go forward or backward, however you want to look at it. They will be worse than last year and completely thrown together with a lot of facts pulled from Wikipedia and nodding from Phyllis.
• I predict Phyllis will do a DIY on how to make brooches from found junk as gifts to either yourself or someone you despise
• Cooking will be featured! New LaLande holiday recipes will be revealed by guest chefs such as Dana, Dan, and Phyllis. Jokes will be made about the various aprons worn to lighten the mood and bring holiday cheer to all.

 

[suthern_lurker]

My mom was determined not to be like her mom (stayed home, cooked all meals from scratch) and wanted all the convenience items. I grew up on Cream of Mushroom soup and Velveeta, lol. And, I agree - massive marketing for these convenience items at that time.

And, my brother and I would FIGHT over the marshmallows on top of the disgusting sweet potatoes. I now love them but as a kid just wanted the toasted marshmallows. As a young, married cook I will admit that I made the things I grew up with. Green Bean Casserole, Velveeta Dip, Marshmallow Sweet Potatoes. As an experienced cook, it pains me that my family still wants those things. When I change/make it healthier they don't eat it as well. Sigh!

I hear what you’re saying! My daughter “asks” for the green bean casserole! I use both regular green beans and French style- add chopped water chestnuts. I substitute cream of potato soup (by request of my niece who says cream of mushroom tastes like windex). How does she know that???
My sweet potato casserole- I don’t do marshmallow topping- I do pecans, brown sugar and butter topping- like a praline on top! Yummy good! I guess it is what you get used to!!!

 

[ploppityplop2]

Just a sneak preview of Armoire’s latest woodworking project for LaLaLande! I heard Snorts was going to take it for a test run…

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Is that Dan?

 

[ComtesseRose]

Michael never mentioned that loan again…he never confirmed if he repaid it

Last year he gave those €500 to charity (because he didn't want to buy his family presents... )


Meanwhile...
Dana of the grimey kitchen decided it's time to make us all sick!

 

[BigGreenMeany]

Does anyone remember that vlog when SJ and Teabag went to that odd pool party?

OMG That was like from 70's old porno movie...

 

[Madame No]

Last year he gave those €500 to charity (because he didn't want to buy his family presents... )


Meanwhile...
Dana of the grimey kitchen decided it's time to make us all sick!

FA! Another damn strapless party dress! I can't stand it. Does she not own anything else? Who cooks in such a 'costume'? She is not sexy! Stop it Dana you're really pissing me off! Do you think she heard me?

 

[C'est moi]

Off topic but.... I know many Tattlers follow Positano Diaries. Did Positano have landslides like Ischia?

No slides reported on the Amalfi coast. The slide on Ischia was a massive mud slide. Apparently it happened really quickly.

 

[Madame No]

Here's an all-in-one solution for Phyllis's hair and beard problem.🧔🏻‍♀️

 

[Luna20]

Maybe you guys will be able tell me... If i use an add blocker while watching the F4Fs flogs... Will it still make money to her?

And for the record i only use this for F4F....


They make me think of yeast infection.

It would. Less than when you wouldn't have adblocker. But it still is a view.
I do believe that a large crowed of her following is middle class to higher middle class. So the ads shown would also have a higher pay out.

 

[suthern_lurker]

Probably.....they did have a good working vlog relationship, both using their skills, or lack of them to create content, which was more entertaining than it is now.
If I recall correctly Ma Peth came to pick Michael up from the HMN , and the atmosphere was decidedly frosty in the kitchen. Maybe she knew his weakness, and knew F4F was playing with his mental state. Not long after that the 'boy friend' appeared on the scene....

I saw one where Sadie (and maybe her Mom) came to pick him up- drove hours there and turned around and left with him. That’s when I started wondering- why doesn’t HE drive?

 

[KyBourbon]

I can remember the last time she went to the Petherick (Gwen's) chateau, everyone was chatting, she showed up, things went quiet, and when F4Fs and Michael came back down, everyone had scuttled off, "where is everyone" the Hag queried...

The really strange thing about dealing with narcissists is that you don’t even realize what’s happening to you when you’re too close to the situation. Sometimes, it’s not until you take a step back and distance yourself that you see the person for who they are. I think all the Pethericks can see right through Fanny, but Michael is enamored with her for some reason. I guess she “love bombed” him and he craves that kind of attention and positive reinforcement…he keeps hoping for more.

 

[HalcyonOrganic]

Meanwhile...
Dana of the grimey kitchen decided it's time to make us all sick!

Goat cheese man looks sucked dry.. must be the bacteria in the food

 

[Luna20]

Wow tables have turned for Michael!

I so hope Michael has found some hot guy in the area who likes him for who he is and keeps him motivated.

I have a friend who refuse to get a driving license because she is teriffied of driving. However she does not expect to be driven arround. But when offered she won't say no. Ever.

The pick up was indeed weird. Perhaps something went down when stephameme went to chateau Petherick to collect Michael and in return SJ hadn't offered them to stay? Or prepared a lunch?

Should I reach out to MPK with my professional mail adress with the subject: suggestion how to surpase every single chateauverse channel?
(I would if I had more time, just to know that SJ would be sick with jealously would be gratification )

 

[Fennelbug]

Wow he has a huge mouth too! He certainly does not need the dentist tool which keeps your mouth open!

And, well, THE NOSTRILS

 

[Maple fairy]

Just saw this! Hopefully Fanny & PhiPhi don’t!