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Rick is such a poet, isn’t he? He’s a Renaissance man in the truest sense of the word. I hope they do get all the answers and solve the damn mystery, although I will secretly miss the show then...Me too ……they keep finding the same old stuff but I live in hope. I also have a sort of secret crush on Rick Lagina & I have no idea why.
Omg! I actually snorted! I definitely want to see him in pearl studs!
A lot of other chateau channels are starting their kitchen renovations. Poor Stephanie, if only she could afford to renovate her’s. Maybe we should start a Go Fund Me for the missing new Lalande kitchen?
Of course I'm not speaking for all Americans! I'm an American myself and have an above average knowledge and interest of geography as do many other Americans.
I watched this video yesterday and damn- I’ve been ruined! All I could see is Phillip and SJ (disclaimer: you may freak out).
Anyway, it’s important to be comfortable in your skin and everything else.
However PJ identifies isn’t the reason we dislike him (who cares and why should he), it’s everything else. Really though, who knows… maybe he’s an alright fellow.
M83 video.
This is just indented to be a funny post…
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While on the subject of kitchens, Cami's kitchen is spotless.
A plot? A collaboration? Seriously, this is getting ridiculous. All I said was that Stephanie Jarvis was probably happy with the royal derail. There is absolutely no reason for anyone to take that remark more serious than anything else said here.
Even if I could, no. I guess by now everybody has given up keeping score.
Like I said, my educated guess is they are in South Africa by now. Most of Christmas flogs were prerecorded, some really early on. She did spend Christmas in the shittoo though, I am quite sure of that. There's a lot of strategy being pushed and tried, like the "collapse" of the oldest part of her CHMN, but Stephanie Jarvis has not yet decided what the way forward will be, so she's mostly sticking to what she already knows and what has brought her succes before: confusing her audience with messy timelines.
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This will be the next thing to be done at my Mum's place, luckily she wasn't someone who kept things as she really didn't like clutter and had charity shopped a lot of stuff years ago. There are only three things she asked me to 'look after' that were of true sentimental value to her, the rest she said tip or charity shop. The only crap in her house at the moment is what my brother left and put in the attic when he moved out and his overflow of crap he's put back in since being in his own place as his wife doesn't like clutter. Luckily it's either in the attic or out in the shed but not my problem, he put it there.
why is he talking like Gordon Ramsey?
it is the same here...a lott of years ago there was a tvshow about holidays...they visited people on holiday in europe..they asked them if they could point out were they were...the most akward places turned up...people on holiday in Spain pointed out they were in South Africa...
and there were a lott of them...who were wrong...As I get older I am trying to "declutter" I know that upon my death my only son will auction off the contents of the house and dumpster the rest. And that's ok. My neighbor died a a year and a half ago, his son took over the house and he died 4 months later. ( he had advanced cancer) his son took over the house ordered a dumpster and started throwing everything out- I went over and was happy to purchase an antique bedroom set for 125.00 US and about 40 free mason canning jars. My point is to us it might be worth something or a memory, to others it's just junk. Cherish the relationships and people in your life the rest is just clutter. IMHO
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first I thought Dans hair was beaded but I think it's the lights behind his head
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thats very true...when my aunt died, my sister took a huge chimneypiece with her...a clock and two statues...matching together..it always looked very nice on my aunts mantlepiece...it was an old house with a fabulous fireplace...my sister put in in her very luxery but modern house on a dresser..she hates fireplaces..too much dirt....it looks like she has been to the brocante...so cheap..when you take pieces out of their original content... it mostly looks just cheap crap..
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I am not sure Fanny has banged Dan-there is chemistry there but it doesn't seem to ring true with me. Annalise has been way too friendly and if Fanny had a fling with Dan I think Annalise would have made sure her hair went green. The Shitto lifestyle turned Dan's head and all the partying and playing teenager was instrumental in their marriage breakdown and the beginning of that no marks mid life crisis-but has Fanny been there? I am not sold-if it has or does happen it will be just a fling-Dan is too feisty and too rough for Fanny to consider long term. Fanny likes her men metro sexual and easily pliable and not sure Dan is either of those things.
From patreon a buffet of opinion:
Rhonda Logsdon Thomas
14h
Always a lovely time. Sad that Amaury has to give up some of his workshop, but I think that the heating is worth it. He did too.
1
Gabrielle Baalke
14h
Oh, Chantal and Steven, that meal is making my mouth water--recipes, please!!
2
Janese Carstens
14h
I'm trying to think of the last time there was only 4 of you in the chateau. It must be months ago. At least you won't have to cook until the weekend again with all of that food...more time for editing. It's fun to watch the preparations for the next season begin - the gardening, the heating, the building, the planning, and even the season of quotes! Ha! Thanks for the video Stephanie.
2
Sebastian Gröters
14h
I could watch these cosy, homey vlogs every single day of the week. Thank you very much for sharing these moments with us.
11
Judy Richardson
14h
Is Pavlina still helping out in the garden ? I've noticed her absence in the blogs since Christmas .
1
Jennifer Cochrane
14h
I think she's taking some time off. she was in Paris with Jared over New Year.
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Kristy Liphart
14h
Can I say, the Peacocks on your car made me laugh! In North America where I live, we sometimes get wild turkeys sitting on our cars.
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Dodi Williams
13h
In our town we get large hawks that perch on the cars.
Ronald M Cyr
14h
we see Dan in your videos. Does anybody know why he hasn’t posted on his channel in over a month? It seems odd that he’s not showing signs of life to his many followers.
1
Trevor Love
14h
Dan will be posting a vlog tomorrow evening
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Carol J Elam
14h
Once the new furnace is installed in the Stable/Amaury workshop, will the old system be removed from the Laundry room? Or even part of it?
Jennifer Cochrane
14h
I was going to ask exactly the same question!
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Jennifer Cochrane
14h
Have Mummy and Percy left the chateau now? I hope it's just short term before they go back to South Africa.
Stephanie Jarvis
12h
Yes, they’ve just left and are back in the UK. I usually film the Patreon videos on the day itself, so that you have the most up-to-date information. This one was filmed today. I am one week ahead with the Chateau Diaries (finally!) so you will see Mummy and Percy leaving the chateau in next week’s Chateau Diaries
2
Zara Kirk
14h
lovely sense of relaxation and calm to start the year...... perhaps before the storm of all the work starting up!
1
Elizabeth McDonald
14h
Glad to hear the structural survey will be done soon. Money well spent!
1
Chloe Hutton
14h
You should get a structural survey for the whole Chateau-I suspect you have a lot of movement probably water table with the lake being drained and the very hot summer. Get a complete survey and put your mind at ease. Also please try and get a team of workman in-Ian must be better now and you have the money and then you can really get on with renovations it is way too much for just the wonderful Amaury. Happy New Year.
2
Stephanie Jarvis
12h
We’re also getting a full structural survey of the chapel, after discovering the issues with the buttresses. All spare money will be going into the restoration of the chapel as it seems the most urgent along with the grand salon.
3
Chloe Hutton
12h
Very wise you will then know the worst and can tackle it. You will get there. Cxxx
Abigail Grant
10h
Getting a survey and a proper project manager is needed for 2023.
1
Stephanie Murray
14h
Don't forget if you still need someone to come restore the panelling paintwork, let me know, I've done a lot of decorative pait effects and work over the years. My best friend used to be a well known muralist and I used to help her, she kept telling me to take over but at the time I didn't want to leave couture! Hugs from my bronchial bed ! In the process of adopting two little doggies xxx
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Stephanie Jarvis
12h
Thank you so much!
Lisa Akinlabi
14h
I just adore your aunt and uncle, always fun and happy. Hopefully a new space for Amaury can be found since he is an integral part of the chateaus survival. He and Dan are always so funny together. It's nice they have a good friendship. Kirsty is so good at her job and I agree, more apple pies.
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Terri Bowlby-Chiasson
14h
This was lovely… Great to see some of the every day meals around the table… I’m with Kirsty, more apple pie! More apple pie! That’s my specialty actually, I have placed second and third at our local agricultural Autumn exhibition for my apple pie… Anytime you want me to come over and make apple pies I would happily do so! Hee hee
2
Stephanie Jarvis
12h
Yum!
Rachel Ciarlante
14h
Dinner for 4 looked amazing. How did the soup turn out? I didn't see it on the table.
1
Stephanie Jarvis
12h
It was delicious! We had it for lunch for the next two days
Wailing Banshee
13h
In the US we have striped and solid balls with numbers on it. It makes it more challenging bc when you play you play against one another and you can't sink the other players balls. Glad to see the you all and everyone is happy and well!! xoxo Much Love xoxo Laura
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Daniel Hammond
13h
Thank you for the video
1
Jilly Phillips
13h
A great overview for the new year! The billards table is brilliant! Ready for Spring! Cheers!
1
Heather Grant
13h
Oh my goodness! Add the Garlic Olive Roasted Chicken, Sauteed Garlic Green Beans, and Stuffed Tomatoe Provençal to the upcoming Chateau DeLalande Cookbook*, please! (I'm going to try interpreting the chicken in the meantime; I'm assuming the olives were stuffed inside the bird with the garlic?) *All recipes from the dishes we've drooled over, over the years in the vlogs, of course from the various LaLande 'chefs'.
1
Lois Hampstead
13h
Love these “everyday, at home vlogs”. Both dinners looked amazing. So glad you are getting the structural survey done.
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Coral Grace
13h
I just love these updates
thanks dear Stephanie 
the billiard table looks amazing! And seeing your aunt and uncle again is always a pleasure sending love to you all 
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Lynne Sands
13h
Lovely to see how you are getting on, as usual everything looks so good. Have you a firm date for the heating engineers starting, I do hope it is soon, it will be a good job done. Good luck with the structural survey. Lots of love xx
2
Susan Stephens
12h
The refinished billards table is magnificent! The grain and shine of the wood is perfection. It goes with the refinished room. When that was first revealed to us, I literally had tears. Amaury did such amazing work with thoughtful features and finishes. He us pure talent!!! Great to have the updates with food, family, chefs, garden. Love to all, Susan
3
Lin Gell
12h
Great video lovely to see Stephen and Chantal and Dan. You meals looked great and the billiard table is superb xx
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Dick Bronder
12h
The billiards table looks great. The game with only the red balls is called Straight Pool. The other one with also the coloured balls is off course Snooker.
2
Gail Goldys
12h
The food looks soooo gooood! Glad all is coming together but sad for Amaury’s space What is Amaurys last name
1
Stephanie Jarvis
11h
It’s Richmond
1
Georgette Jones
12h
Love seeing the “simple” meals…..everyday life is the best
2
Chuck Troast
12h
The pool table (USA here) looks fantastic. Years ago I restored an antique Brunswick table (again USA antique age - relative). I've loved the game ever since my grandfather taught it to me at the local pool hall. On the abundance of Kale.... Julienne it, I love Lacinato and Scarlet, in some butter and a little garlic until it wilts add scrambled eggs... it's a great breakfast beginning.
1
Carol Z
11h
Stephanie, your Uncle’s brooch is a silver fox. In the US, and perhaps in Europe as well, a silver fox is what we call an exceedingly handsome (and ofttimes charming) man with gray or graying hair. Pretty appropriate for him doncha think?
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MaryEllen Meekins
11h
Here's a suggestion for the kale. Clean, destem, and freeze it. Then you will have it whenever you want. We love kale in a hearty soup that we call Italian meatball soup. I think it's proper name is Italian wedding soup, but that's just the foundation recipe, we believe in adding to and improving. LOL. Mom adds carrots, onions, corn, and pasta to the recipe we have. And instead of Swiss chard we use Kale. Oh! And instead of putting the cheese in the soup we put it on the individual servings kind of like french onion soup.
1
MaryEllen Meekins
11h
Oh yeah! I noticed that some of you guys have profile pictures, but I have no idea how to do it. I've tried! Maybe you can't do it on the mobile app?
Phillip Richardson
11h
How big a job was the billiard table? Looks great now and also is functional…was it expensive to do?
Chappell Holt
11h
The billiard table is GORGEOUS, wow! Too bad about Amaury's workshop. He would feel much better if he saw the size of mine! Hahaha...
Michael T
10h
Some thoughts on today’s Patreon video: To be properly attired for a billiard game of snooker, gentlemen should be dressed in a waistcoat and bow tie --- along with other necessary attire of course. I wish I was lucky enough to have Stephen and Chantal drop by my house on their way back home and cook up a delicious meal as they so enviably do at Lalande. I’d even be willing to cover any additional transportation costs to go a little out of their way. I think Kirsty’s warmth of character, natural charm and engaging smile might be just enough to make the apple trees blossom any time of the year. Kudos to Amaury on his open willingness to give up about one-third of his workspace for the new heating system. Everyone wins with that much appreciated exchange and I bet things at Lalande are going to be heating up very soon. From soup to nuts is definitely one thing you can’t say about Philip’s mega-pot of soup, for not a solitary nut will be found… but you could say Philip has created a tasty blend of alphabet soup, from A to Z --- aubergine to zucchini. Great job Philip… and there might even be enough to last through the winter.
From patreon a buffet of opinion:
Rhonda Logsdon Thomas
14h
Always a lovely time. Sad that Amaury has to give up some of his workshop, but I think that the heating is worth it. He did too.
1
Gabrielle Baalke
14h
Oh, Chantal and Steven, that meal is making my mouth water--recipes, please!!
2
Janese Carstens
14h
I'm trying to think of the last time there was only 4 of you in the chateau. It must be months ago. At least you won't have to cook until the weekend again with all of that food...more time for editing.
It's fun to watch the preparations for the next season begin - the gardening, the heating, the building, the planning, and even the season of quotes! Ha! Thanks for the video Stephanie.2
Sebastian Gröters
14h
I could watch these cosy, homey vlogs every single day of the week. Thank you very much for sharing these moments with us.
11
Judy Richardson
14h
Is Pavlina still helping out in the garden ? I've noticed her absence in the blogs since Christmas .
1
Jennifer Cochrane
14h
I think she's taking some time off. she was in Paris with Jared over New Year.
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Kristy Liphart
14h
Can I say, the Peacocks on your car made me laugh! In North America where I live, we sometimes get wild turkeys sitting on our cars.
4
Dodi Williams
13h
In our town we get large hawks that perch on the cars.
Ronald M Cyr
14h
we see Dan in your videos. Does anybody know why he hasn’t posted on his channel in over a month? It seems odd that he’s not showing signs of life to his many followers.
1
Trevor Love
14h
Dan will be posting a vlog tomorrow evening
1
Load 3 replies
Carol J Elam
14h
Once the new furnace is installed in the Stable/Amaury workshop, will the old system be removed from the Laundry room? Or even part of it?
Jennifer Cochrane
14h
I was going to ask exactly the same question!
Load reply
Jennifer Cochrane
14h
Have Mummy and Percy left the chateau now? I hope it's just short term before they go back to South Africa.
Stephanie Jarvis
12h
Yes, they’ve just left and are back in the UK. I usually film the Patreon videos on the day itself, so that you have the most up-to-date information. This one was filmed today. I am one week ahead with the Chateau Diaries (finally!) so you will see Mummy and Percy leaving the chateau in next week’s Chateau Diaries
2
Zara Kirk
14h
lovely sense of relaxation and calm to start the year...... perhaps before the storm of all the work starting up!
1
Elizabeth McDonald
14h
Glad to hear the structural survey will be done soon. Money well spent!
1
Chloe Hutton
14h
You should get a structural survey for the whole Chateau-I suspect you have a lot of movement probably water table with the lake being drained and the very hot summer. Get a complete survey and put your mind at ease. Also please try and get a team of workman in-Ian must be better now and you have the money and then you can really get on with renovations it is way too much for just the wonderful Amaury. Happy New Year.
2
Stephanie Jarvis
12h
We’re also getting a full structural survey of the chapel, after discovering the issues with the buttresses. All spare money will be going into the restoration of the chapel as it seems the most urgent along with the grand salon.
3
Chloe Hutton
12h
Very wise you will then know the worst and can tackle it. You will get there. Cxxx
Abigail Grant
10h
Getting a survey and a proper project manager is needed for 2023.
1
Stephanie Murray
14h
Don't forget if you still need someone to come restore the panelling paintwork, let me know, I've done a lot of decorative pait effects and work over the years. My best friend used to be a well known muralist and I used to help her, she kept telling me to take over but at the time I didn't want to leave couture! Hugs from my bronchial bed ! In the process of adopting two little doggies xxx
3
Stephanie Jarvis
12h
Thank you so much!
Lisa Akinlabi
14h
I just adore your aunt and uncle, always fun and happy. Hopefully a new space for Amaury can be found since he is an integral part of the chateaus survival. He and Dan are always so funny together. It's nice they have a good friendship. Kirsty is so good at her job and I agree, more apple pies.
4
Terri Bowlby-Chiasson
14h
This was lovely… Great to see some of the every day meals around the table… I’m with Kirsty, more apple pie! More apple pie! That’s my specialty actually, I have placed second and third at our local agricultural Autumn exhibition for my apple pie… Anytime you want me to come over and make apple pies I would happily do so! Hee hee
2
Stephanie Jarvis
12h
Yum!
Rachel Ciarlante
14h
Dinner for 4 looked amazing. How did the soup turn out? I didn't see it on the table.
1
Stephanie Jarvis
12h
It was delicious! We had it for lunch for the next two days
Wailing Banshee
13h
In the US we have striped and solid balls with numbers on it. It makes it more challenging bc when you play you play against one another and you can't sink the other players balls. Glad to see the you all and everyone is happy and well!! xoxo Much Love xoxo Laura
2
Daniel Hammond
13h
Thank you for the video
1
Jilly Phillips
13h
A great overview for the new year! The billards table is brilliant! Ready for Spring! Cheers!
1
Heather Grant
13h
Oh my goodness! Add the Garlic Olive Roasted Chicken, Sauteed Garlic Green Beans, and Stuffed Tomatoe Provençal to the upcoming Chateau DeLalande Cookbook*, please! (I'm going to try interpreting the chicken in the meantime; I'm assuming the olives were stuffed inside the bird with the garlic?) *All recipes from the dishes we've drooled over, over the years in the vlogs, of course
from the various LaLande 'chefs'.1
Lois Hampstead
13h
Love these “everyday, at home vlogs”. Both dinners looked amazing. So glad you are getting the structural survey done.
3
Coral Grace
13h
I just love these updates
thanks dear Stephanie the billiard table looks amazing! And seeing your aunt and uncle again is always a pleasure sending love to you all 2
Lynne Sands
13h
Lovely to see how you are getting on, as usual everything looks so good. Have you a firm date for the heating engineers starting, I do hope it is soon, it will be a good job done. Good luck with the structural survey. Lots of love xx
2
Susan Stephens
12h
The refinished billards table is magnificent! The grain and shine of the wood is perfection. It goes with the refinished room. When that was first revealed to us, I literally had tears. Amaury did such amazing work with thoughtful features and finishes. He us pure talent!!! Great to have the updates with food, family, chefs, garden. Love to all, Susan
3
Lin Gell
12h
Great video lovely to see Stephen and Chantal and Dan. You meals looked great and the billiard table is superb xx
3
Dick Bronder
12h
The billiards table looks great. The game with only the red balls is called Straight Pool. The other one with also the coloured balls is off course Snooker.
2
Gail Goldys
12h
The food looks soooo gooood! Glad all is coming together but sad for Amaury’s space What is Amaurys last name
1
Stephanie Jarvis
11h
It’s Richmond
1
Georgette Jones
12h
Love seeing the “simple” meals…..everyday life is the best
2
Chuck Troast
12h
The pool table (USA here) looks fantastic. Years ago I restored an antique Brunswick table (again USA antique age - relative). I've loved the game ever since my grandfather taught it to me at the local pool hall. On the abundance of Kale.... Julienne it, I love Lacinato and Scarlet, in some butter and a little garlic until it wilts add scrambled eggs... it's a great breakfast beginning.
1
Carol Z
11h
Stephanie, your Uncle’s brooch is a silver fox. In the US, and perhaps in Europe as well, a silver fox is what we call an exceedingly handsome (and ofttimes charming) man with gray or graying hair. Pretty appropriate for him doncha think?
2
MaryEllen Meekins
11h
Here's a suggestion for the kale. Clean, destem, and freeze it. Then you will have it whenever you want. We love kale in a hearty soup that we call Italian meatball soup. I think it's proper name is Italian wedding soup, but that's just the foundation recipe, we believe in adding to and improving. LOL. Mom adds carrots, onions, corn, and pasta to the recipe we have. And instead of Swiss chard we use Kale. Oh! And instead of putting the cheese in the soup we put it on the individual servings kind of like french onion soup.
1
MaryEllen Meekins
11h
Oh yeah! I noticed that some of you guys have profile pictures, but I have no idea how to do it. I've tried! Maybe you can't do it on the mobile app?
Phillip Richardson
11h
How big a job was the billiard table? Looks great now and also is functional…was it expensive to do?
Chappell Holt
11h
The billiard table is GORGEOUS, wow! Too bad about Amaury's workshop. He would feel much better if he saw the size of mine! Hahaha...
Michael T
10h
Some thoughts on today’s Patreon video: To be properly attired for a billiard game of snooker, gentlemen should be dressed in a waistcoat and bow tie --- along with other necessary attire of course. I wish I was lucky enough to have Stephen and Chantal drop by my house on their way back home and cook up a delicious meal as they so enviably do at Lalande. I’d even be willing to cover any additional transportation costs to go a little out of their way. I think Kirsty’s warmth of character, natural charm and engaging smile might be just enough to make the apple trees blossom any time of the year. Kudos to Amaury on his open willingness to give up about one-third of his workspace for the new heating system. Everyone wins with that much appreciated exchange and I bet things at Lalande are going to be heating up very soon. From soup to nuts is definitely one thing you can’t say about Philip’s mega-pot of soup, for not a solitary nut will be found… but you could say Philip has created a tasty blend of alphabet soup, from A to Z --- aubergine to zucchini. Great job Philip… and there might even be enough to last through the winter.
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My in-laws had some nice pieces of furniture, art and paintings. But they had set them up badly. Antiques need space around them to work. You can't / shouldn't treat them like Ikea and put them sidewall to sidewall*. They had a nice antique secretary with marquetry in their upstairs hallway, next to a huge cupboard of a different style, shape and woodcolour, vis-à-vis bookshelfs from the 60s.........and all full of clutter. Looked nearly brocante. We took the secretary to our house and gave it a space on the wall all alone on one side of the door of our salon. Looks gorgeous now and works well with the rest of our salon furniture that is more modern.
*And that's one big reason for the unpopularity of antique furniture. They need space and modern flats or houses are tiny. Therefore heirs are not fond of taking them. Amy and Marc did some nice purchases for that reason. In one of their adventvlogs Marc shows how big their armoires are. They only fit in a castle.
uncle and aunt left after christmas....messing up the timelines...I am not sure Fanny has banged Dan-there is chemistry there but it doesn't seem to ring true with me. Annalise has been way too friendly and if Fanny had a fling with Dan I think Annalise would have made sure her hair went green. The Shitto lifestyle turned Dan's head and all the partying and playing teenager was instrumental in their marriage breakdown and the beginning of that no marks mid life crisis-but has Fanny been there? I am not sold-if it has or does happen it will be just a fling-Dan is too feisty and too rough for Fanny to consider long term. Fanny likes her men metro sexual and easily pliable and not sure Dan is either of those things.
From patreon a buffet of opinion:
Rhonda Logsdon Thomas
14h
Always a lovely time. Sad that Amaury has to give up some of his workshop, but I think that the heating is worth it. He did too.
1
Gabrielle Baalke
14h
Oh, Chantal and Steven, that meal is making my mouth water--recipes, please!!
2
Janese Carstens
14h
I'm trying to think of the last time there was only 4 of you in the chateau. It must be months ago. At least you won't have to cook until the weekend again with all of that food...more time for editing.
2
Sebastian Gröters
14h
I could watch these cosy, homey vlogs every single day of the week. Thank you very much for sharing these moments with us.
11
Judy Richardson
14h
Is Pavlina still helping out in the garden ? I've noticed her absence in the blogs since Christmas .
1
Jennifer Cochrane
14h
I think she's taking some time off. she was in Paris with Jared over New Year.
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Kristy Liphart
14h
Can I say, the Peacocks on your car made me laugh! In North America where I live, we sometimes get wild turkeys sitting on our cars.
4
Dodi Williams
13h
In our town we get large hawks that perch on the cars.
Ronald M Cyr
14h
we see Dan in your videos. Does anybody know why he hasn’t posted on his channel in over a month? It seems odd that he’s not showing signs of life to his many followers.
1
Trevor Love
14h
Dan will be posting a vlog tomorrow evening
1
Load 3 replies
Carol J Elam
14h
Once the new furnace is installed in the Stable/Amaury workshop, will the old system be removed from the Laundry room? Or even part of it?
Jennifer Cochrane
14h
I was going to ask exactly the same question!
Load reply
Jennifer Cochrane
14h
Have Mummy and Percy left the chateau now? I hope it's just short term before they go back to South Africa.
Stephanie Jarvis
12h
Yes, they’ve just left and are back in the UK. I usually film the Patreon videos on the day itself, so that you have the most up-to-date information. This one was filmed today. I am one week ahead with the Chateau Diaries (finally!) so you will see Mummy and Percy leaving the chateau in next week’s Chateau Diaries
2
Zara Kirk
14h
lovely sense of relaxation and calm to start the year...... perhaps before the storm of all the work starting up!
1
Elizabeth McDonald
14h
Glad to hear the structural survey will be done soon. Money well spent!
1
Chloe Hutton
14h
You should get a structural survey for the whole Chateau-I suspect you have a lot of movement probably water table with the lake being drained and the very hot summer. Get a complete survey and put your mind at ease. Also please try and get a team of workman in-Ian must be better now and you have the money and then you can really get on with renovations it is way too much for just the wonderful Amaury. Happy New Year.
2
Stephanie Jarvis
12h
We’re also getting a full structural survey of the chapel, after discovering the issues with the buttresses. All spare money will be going into the restoration of the chapel as it seems the most urgent along with the grand salon.
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Chloe Hutton
12h
Very wise you will then know the worst and can tackle it. You will get there. Cxxx
Abigail Grant
10h
Getting a survey and a proper project manager is needed for 2023.
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Stephanie Murray
14h
Don't forget if you still need someone to come restore the panelling paintwork, let me know, I've done a lot of decorative pait effects and work over the years. My best friend used to be a well known muralist and I used to help her, she kept telling me to take over but at the time I didn't want to leave couture! Hugs from my bronchial bed ! In the process of adopting two little doggies xxx
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Stephanie Jarvis
12h
Thank you so much!
Lisa Akinlabi
14h
I just adore your aunt and uncle, always fun and happy. Hopefully a new space for Amaury can be found since he is an integral part of the chateaus survival. He and Dan are always so funny together. It's nice they have a good friendship. Kirsty is so good at her job and I agree, more apple pies.
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Terri Bowlby-Chiasson
14h
This was lovely… Great to see some of the every day meals around the table… I’m with Kirsty, more apple pie! More apple pie! That’s my specialty actually, I have placed second and third at our local agricultural Autumn exhibition for my apple pie… Anytime you want me to come over and make apple pies I would happily do so! Hee hee
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Stephanie Jarvis
12h
Yum!
Rachel Ciarlante
14h
Dinner for 4 looked amazing. How did the soup turn out? I didn't see it on the table.
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Stephanie Jarvis
12h
It was delicious! We had it for lunch for the next two days
Wailing Banshee
13h
In the US we have striped and solid balls with numbers on it. It makes it more challenging bc when you play you play against one another and you can't sink the other players balls. Glad to see the you all and everyone is happy and well!! xoxo Much Love xoxo Laura
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Daniel Hammond
13h
Thank you for the video
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Jilly Phillips
13h
A great overview for the new year! The billards table is brilliant! Ready for Spring! Cheers!
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Heather Grant
13h
Oh my goodness! Add the Garlic Olive Roasted Chicken, Sauteed Garlic Green Beans, and Stuffed Tomatoe Provençal to the upcoming Chateau DeLalande Cookbook*, please! (I'm going to try interpreting the chicken in the meantime; I'm assuming the olives were stuffed inside the bird with the garlic?) *All recipes from the dishes we've drooled over, over the years in the vlogs, of course
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Lois Hampstead
13h
Love these “everyday, at home vlogs”. Both dinners looked amazing. So glad you are getting the structural survey done.
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Coral Grace
13h
I just love these updates
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Lynne Sands
13h
Lovely to see how you are getting on, as usual everything looks so good. Have you a firm date for the heating engineers starting, I do hope it is soon, it will be a good job done. Good luck with the structural survey. Lots of love xx
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Susan Stephens
12h
The refinished billards table is magnificent! The grain and shine of the wood is perfection. It goes with the refinished room. When that was first revealed to us, I literally had tears. Amaury did such amazing work with thoughtful features and finishes. He us pure talent!!! Great to have the updates with food, family, chefs, garden. Love to all, Susan
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Lin Gell
12h
Great video lovely to see Stephen and Chantal and Dan. You meals looked great and the billiard table is superb xx
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Dick Bronder
12h
The billiards table looks great. The game with only the red balls is called Straight Pool. The other one with also the coloured balls is off course Snooker.
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Gail Goldys
12h
The food looks soooo gooood! Glad all is coming together but sad for Amaury’s space What is Amaurys last name
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Stephanie Jarvis
11h
It’s Richmond
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Georgette Jones
12h
Love seeing the “simple” meals…..everyday life is the best
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Chuck Troast
12h
The pool table (USA here) looks fantastic. Years ago I restored an antique Brunswick table (again USA antique age - relative). I've loved the game ever since my grandfather taught it to me at the local pool hall. On the abundance of Kale.... Julienne it, I love Lacinato and Scarlet, in some butter and a little garlic until it wilts add scrambled eggs... it's a great breakfast beginning.
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Carol Z
11h
Stephanie, your Uncle’s brooch is a silver fox. In the US, and perhaps in Europe as well, a silver fox is what we call an exceedingly handsome (and ofttimes charming) man with gray or graying hair. Pretty appropriate for him doncha think?
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MaryEllen Meekins
11h
Here's a suggestion for the kale. Clean, destem, and freeze it. Then you will have it whenever you want. We love kale in a hearty soup that we call Italian meatball soup. I think it's proper name is Italian wedding soup, but that's just the foundation recipe, we believe in adding to and improving. LOL. Mom adds carrots, onions, corn, and pasta to the recipe we have. And instead of Swiss chard we use Kale. Oh! And instead of putting the cheese in the soup we put it on the individual servings kind of like french onion soup.
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MaryEllen Meekins
11h
Oh yeah! I noticed that some of you guys have profile pictures, but I have no idea how to do it. I've tried! Maybe you can't do it on the mobile app?
Phillip Richardson
11h
How big a job was the billiard table? Looks great now and also is functional…was it expensive to do?
Chappell Holt
11h
The billiard table is GORGEOUS, wow! Too bad about Amaury's workshop. He would feel much better if he saw the size of mine! Hahaha...
Michael T
10h
Some thoughts on today’s Patreon video: To be properly attired for a billiard game of snooker, gentlemen should be dressed in a waistcoat and bow tie --- along with other necessary attire of course. I wish I was lucky enough to have Stephen and Chantal drop by my house on their way back home and cook up a delicious meal as they so enviably do at Lalande. I’d even be willing to cover any additional transportation costs to go a little out of their way. I think Kirsty’s warmth of character, natural charm and engaging smile might be just enough to make the apple trees blossom any time of the year. Kudos to Amaury on his open willingness to give up about one-third of his workspace for the new heating system. Everyone wins with that much appreciated exchange and I bet things at Lalande are going to be heating up very soon. From soup to nuts is definitely one thing you can’t say about Philip’s mega-pot of soup, for not a solitary nut will be found… but you could say Philip has created a tasty blend of alphabet soup, from A to Z --- aubergine to zucchini. Great job Philip… and there might even be enough to last through the winter.
Mummy and Percy have left and she is a week ahead with her flogs too. Someone is asking for a project manager, but most are just gushing as usual.
Manipulated time lines and continuous lies has made me very cynical, I think they all throw us red herrings for shits and giggles, inc and especially Stuart and Dan. I think they mischievously post something and wait for us to jump on it. Dan’s photo could be a stock photo for all we know? There is nothing about it to place him there, especially on that date.
Looking back I think Dan and Dana going to a gig together was a look here and not there situ, I’m sure that was around the time we were starting to pick up on the fact he and Fanny were getting too flirty.
They deceive and mislead in every single way possible imo.
Dan, did you stop off for two nights before heading on to South Africa?
Looking back I think Dan and Dana going to a gig together was a look here and not there situ, I’m sure that was around the time we were starting to pick up on the fact he and Fanny were getting too flirty.
They deceive and mislead in every single way possible imo.
Dan, did you stop off for two nights before heading on to South Africa?
All over the detail as usual:
Carol J Elam
14h
Once the new furnace is installed in the Stable/Amaury workshop, will the old system be removed from the Laundry room? Or even part of it?
Jennifer Cochrane
14h
I was going to ask exactly the same question!
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Stephanie Jarvis
13h
Yes, part of it will be removed, though I think that there will still be water tanks there
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Carol J Elam
14h
Once the new furnace is installed in the Stable/Amaury workshop, will the old system be removed from the Laundry room? Or even part of it?
Jennifer Cochrane
14h
I was going to ask exactly the same question!
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Stephanie Jarvis
13h
Yes, part of it will be removed, though I think that there will still be water tanks there
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I have been to that restaurant. I would love to know how Dan is funding all this as well as supporting his kids-he is a complete gobshite. To be honest I am so bored of Fanny I just am baffled how she still has a following? When will they see what we see? She is definitely away at the moment the patreon flog recorded ages ago you can tell by her very folded and creased forehead it was before the Christmas botox- I imagine the same time she went to that Chateau Christmas Market at that Chateau where she bought the oversized cones. She is a horror of a human being I am afraid.
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Another survey??? If there’s one things Fanny knows how to get, it’s a survey! She excels at getting surveys. Doesn’t do anything with them, but loves to get them! She could wallpaper a f***ing room with all the damn surveys!!!!
without addressing the lake and the whole structure it is doomed. She is just playing for time. Bugger all will happen this year again of that I am confident. I loathe her at this point she is just a dirty con-she can wrap it all up in surveys and tie a bow on it but underneath she is a crook
Not to take a swipe at our friends Stateside, but I never forgot the nationwide questionnaire that National Geographic carried out some years back. They presented an A3 map of the US and asked questions like, "Show me where we are", where is New York" etc. The answers were shocking, some didn't realise what Canada was!
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