The Chateau Diaries #208 Dan who is not the man akka "Manless Dan"

[OhIDontKnow...]

I agree 100%. When I was working and had a cleaning person (a friend, actually), I spent a good hour the night before she was coming over, putting stuff away and tidying up. My husband thought I was nuts, but I wanted her to really clean and not have a bunch of stuff in the way. Believe it or not, I also didn't have her clean the toilets. I felt like that was the "resident's" responsibility, and made sure my husband and kids cleaned any "messes" they made). I miss those days. I'm retired now and cannot justify the expense of hiring a cleaning person, (for a much smaller place, I might add), all because I'm feeling lazy these days. Although to be fair to my dear little self, I have had a significant back injury for the last 18 months, and haven't been able to do much.

Not that anyone here knows me, but I believe there are many kind-hearted people here (we haters are actually not a bad bunch...). I am sharing that my mother just passed away this afternoon. I had just spent the last 20 hours, sitting with her, whispering to her, holding her hand, sponging her raging fever, suctioning her... and came home to take a nap and shower and she passed while I was gone. She was not alone, but as her closest family member, I was her everything so it feels pretty bad. The hospice nurse told me that it happens because people don't want their loved ones to be there. I know that's how it was with my dad--he waited until the one evening my mom went home (after six months of never leaving his side!) and he died that night. So, I'm here on tattle, trying to escape sadness and yet I'm writing about it. This week will be tough, but after three months of craziness, worry, and sadness, I will be ready to get back to some aspect of normalcy. She was 92. May Bonnie rest In peace and be with all her loved ones who went before her. Thanks for letting me do a little personal derail.

So sorry for your loss.

 

[Phoenix Richards-Bingham]

I LOVE IT!!!!...I've always been partial to big boys...even married a few...LOL

 

[MRShavershamsdress]

HE is a bad actor

In soooooo many ways

 

[MsMuir]

Dan is a dick. Not a cute smiling one with wings either. A nasty scrawny, stanky one. Dan the gardener must not have minded too much that Annalise got pregnant the first time because they obviously have two kids now. Dan and Annalise are grown adults in their 30’s and know how babies are made. We don’t know what happens behind closed doors in any relationship, BUT Dan was obviously the problem. Dan is still the problem. Annalise is not perfect, no one is, but I hope she is counting her lucky stars every day to no longer be together with Dan.

“Oh, how can you say that, how do you know?”, some sweet tartlets might be asking. Because I have eyes, ears and common sense and have seen what they have voluntarily shown me and the entire internet. I am also an amazing snap judge of character and a little bit psychic.

AMEN!!! Never liked that scrawny little bastard and the only project he's completed are his new teef from Turkey!

 

[ScooterMaGoo]

@Pippin speaks out I am so sorry for your loss. It is such a difficult time, but know your Mom is at peace. *hugs*

 

[T Rex]

Thank you so much for this information. I had a lot on my mind last night and was not sleeping so I read your post at 0145. At 5am still going down the world of ultra leather, which seems like a perfect solution. I had looked online and couldn’t find any in the UK so will investigate some marine upholstery websites. I’m not deciding on my sofa until I’ve found my new home but have decided to try it on a smaller project such as my dining chairs and a high leather kitchen chair/stool. I agree that my sewing machine probably wouldn’t be powerful enough. I’ve hired an industrial machine before so that wouldn’t be a problem.
I love the interior of your sailboat and this is what kept me awake the rest of the time.. Memories of my sailing days. Looking at your navigation table reminded me of the Admiralty sea charts I had when I passed my navigation exams. Do you still keep those onboard incase of an emergency. I love charts which gave me the idea of framing one or 2 for my house. I then spent ages trying to remember the last time I saw mine, I’m sure they must be in my attic somewhere. After that I then started planning room decoration in coastal colours, I eventually went back to sleep at around 0630 and woke at lunchtime So thank you for giving me a later than planned worry free sleep.
My 3 Pinterest boards for my new home . I’ve added pink so that it doesn’t become a typical coastal home.

I whole heartedly agree that starting on a smaller project makes more sense. If you Google "marine fabric suppliers", there are many that come up and good deals can be found on their remnants (which usually range from 1 yard- to 10 yards.) You definitely can do it- I suspect you probably have much more patience than me! Thank you for the kind words- we've got some maintenance and remodeling projects lined up for later this year, so I'll def post a few picts when they are underway. (I should invite Philipp of the Fleuries to change out the sanitation hoses and take apart a macerator pump- it may change his mind of wanting a sailboat!) We DO keep laminated chart books aboard in the nav station, along with a back-up hand-held chart plotter. LOL, you are not alone- I have a bunch of beautiful paper ones in my office that I also plan on framing- I just don't know where I would put them! I really like your style- you have great taste in colours, and your home is going to be gorgeous! If ever you find yourself down in SW Florida, give me a shout out, and I'll take you for a sail (so long as the boat is not on the hard for bottom paint, or when the galley is in a million pieces.) Being out on the water (especially sailing- there is something indescribable about being on a really good run with your main and genny perfectly adjusted and the only sound is the wind, waves, and boat gliding through the drink) is my happy place, and I suspect yours as well. (I'll leave the accidental gybes, powerboat wakes, avoiding shallows, and pop-up afternoon storms out of the happy thoughts! LOL!) I am glad you were able to get some sleep! Many short-armed hugs!

 

[MadameChat]

I don't get it either. It's mind boggling that people don't do any homework before uprooting themselves and often their children and sometimes the grandparents to move somewhere where they have never lived, don't know anyone, don't speak the language, sell their home back in the country they came from, don't know anything about restoration or construction, and sink every penny they have into something the French themselves don't want because they know better! Mon dieu! As a born and bred American, I do understand where some of this comes from. We grow up being idealists and optimists. It's ingrained in us to think positively about our future and that we can achieve anything with a bit of luck and some hard work. You need some brains and critical thinking skills too, which is often lacking.

I’ve often thought the same especially when I use to watch programs like escape to the sun. Why would you uproot your children like that, terribly selfish and why do people in mid life want so much quiet, sounds boring. There was another uk program where the host tried to help hapless folks that bought property overseas it was mind boggling the crazy problems, one couple thought they were buying a cave dwelling and had literally bought a hole under a subdivision in Spain

 

[T Rex]

@Pippin speaks out - I am sorry for the loss of your mum. Many hugs and prayers to your family

 

[MadameChat]

I agree 100%. When I was working and had a cleaning person (a friend, actually), I spent a good hour the night before she was coming over, putting stuff away and tidying up. My husband thought I was nuts, but I wanted her to really clean and not have a bunch of stuff in the way. Believe it or not, I also didn't have her clean the toilets. I felt like that was the "resident's" responsibility, and made sure my husband and kids cleaned any "messes" they made). I miss those days. I'm retired now and cannot justify the expense of hiring a cleaning person, (for a much smaller place, I might add), all because I'm feeling lazy these days. Although to be fair to my dear little self, I have had a significant back injury for the last 18 months, and haven't been able to do much.

Not that anyone here knows me, but I believe there are many kind-hearted people here (we haters are actually not a bad bunch...). I am sharing that my mother just passed away this afternoon. I had just spent the last 20 hours, sitting with her, whispering to her, holding her hand, sponging her raging fever, suctioning her... and came home to take a nap and shower and she passed while I was gone. She was not alone, but as her closest family member, I was her everything so it feels pretty bad. The hospice nurse told me that it happens because people don't want their loved ones to be there. I know that's how it was with my dad--he waited until the one evening my mom went home (after six months of never leaving his side!) and he died that night. So, I'm here on tattle, trying to escape sadness and yet I'm writing about it. This week will be tough, but after three months of craziness, worry, and sadness, I will be ready to get back to some aspect of normalcy. She was 92. May Bonnie rest In peace and be with all her loved ones who went before her. Thanks for letting me do a little personal derail.

I’m so sorry for your loss

 

[LittleMore Cottage]

Angelina and Lightening the dog have vanished from Chateaux Life. 4 vlogs many people asking. And......crickets

 

[Pekey]

Big hugs to you Pippin speaks out for the loss of your Mum. XXX

 

[Madame No]

I’ve often thought the same especially when I use to watch programs like escape to the sun. Why would you uproot your children like that, terribly selfish and why do people in mid life want so much quiet, sounds boring. There was another uk program where the host tried to help hapless folks that bought property overseas it was mind boggling the crazy problems, one couple thought they were buying a cave dwelling and had literally bought a hole under a subdivision in Spain

I saw that episode about the cave in Spain. Boy, did they walk into a mess! Our most recent move was from a rural setting to an urban setting because I didn't want to be isolated in my retirement. I didn't want to have to drive to do everything and anything. Now we are making friends in the apartment building we live in and can walk to conveniences and other people's homes we have met in the neighborhood. If I want to be around people, all I have to do is go out the door and into the coffee shop. My parents made the mistake of moving into a gated over 55 housing development. What a ghost town! No thank you.

 

[MadameChat]

Angelina and Lightening the dog have vanished from Chateaux Life. 4 vlogs many people asking. And......crickets

Sometimes they just drop out especially if they aren’t dependent on the revenue, we really liked Romantic French Life, but the lady was having some health problems and they haven’t vlogged in months, they did a stint of slavery at LieLande, cooking a huge dinner for 8 people after a long flight from New Zealand

 

[MRShavershamsdress]

I agree 100%. When I was working and had a cleaning person (a friend, actually), I spent a good hour the night before she was coming over, putting stuff away and tidying up. My husband thought I was nuts, but I wanted her to really clean and not have a bunch of stuff in the way. Believe it or not, I also didn't have her clean the toilets. I felt like that was the "resident's" responsibility, and made sure my husband and kids cleaned any "messes" they made). I miss those days. I'm retired now and cannot justify the expense of hiring a cleaning person, (for a much smaller place, I might add), all because I'm feeling lazy these days. Although to be fair to my dear little self, I have had a significant back injury for the last 18 months, and haven't been able to do much.

Not that anyone here knows me, but I believe there are many kind-hearted people here (we haters are actually not a bad bunch...). I am sharing that my mother just passed away this afternoon. I had just spent the last 20 hours, sitting with her, whispering to her, holding her hand, sponging her raging fever, suctioning her... and came home to take a nap and shower and she passed while I was gone. She was not alone, but as her closest family member, I was her everything so it feels pretty bad. The hospice nurse told me that it happens because people don't want their loved ones to be there. I know that's how it was with my dad--he waited until the one evening my mom went home (after six months of never leaving his side!) and he died that night. So, I'm here on tattle, trying to escape sadness and yet I'm writing about it. This week will be tough, but after three months of craziness, worry, and sadness, I will be ready to get back to some aspect of normalcy. She was 92. May Bonnie rest In peace and be with all her loved ones who went before her. Thanks for letting me do a little personal derail.

 

[billybudd]

i know they work a lott with these blocks in France...have to say...never been close to a buildingsite there...but it looks odd to me..those blocks get damp...does it need insulation and plasterboard on the inside.?? or is he putting another stone wall up on the inside.?? its all very strange...

I don't know the answer to your question -- but Budo is a master builder restoring a humble old farmhouse in Normandie -- he just gave a huge lecture on concrete and damp in re the porch he's building and the living room he's excavating (dirt floor). What layers required in France and breathable walls are answers you will certainly get at French Farmhouse Diaries.

 

[Pekey]

AMEN!!! Never liked that scrawny little bastard and the only project he's completed are his new teef from Turkey!

And you know that project was Not a "Do it Yourself" either !!!!

 

[billybudd]

PhiPhimodo tries to say construct ~ "Gender is a social construct". But PhiPhimodo's accent makes it sound like constrait.
No matter how PhiPhimodo pronounces it, PhiPhimodo is just plain unintelligent. LOL.

I know a lot of het women who find gay porn the only flavor which turns them on (straight men love girl on girl stuff too). I have to say even with this advantage, PhiPhimodo is one of the most unattractive, unsexy people I've ever seen. The unintel surely contributes to the flatline.

 

[Imperious Me]

I agree 100%. When I was working and had a cleaning person (a friend, actually), I spent a good hour the night before she was coming over, putting stuff away and tidying up. My husband thought I was nuts, but I wanted her to really clean and not have a bunch of stuff in the way. Believe it or not, I also didn't have her clean the toilets. I felt like that was the "resident's" responsibility, and made sure my husband and kids cleaned any "messes" they made). I miss those days. I'm retired now and cannot justify the expense of hiring a cleaning person, (for a much smaller place, I might add), all because I'm feeling lazy these days. Although to be fair to my dear little self, I have had a significant back injury for the last 18 months, and haven't been able to do much.

Not that anyone here knows me, but I believe there are many kind-hearted people here (we haters are actually not a bad bunch...). I am sharing that my mother just passed away this afternoon. I had just spent the last 20 hours, sitting with her, whispering to her, holding her hand, sponging her raging fever, suctioning her... and came home to take a nap and shower and she passed while I was gone. She was not alone, but as her closest family member, I was her everything so it feels pretty bad. The hospice nurse told me that it happens because people don't want their loved ones to be there. I know that's how it was with my dad--he waited until the one evening my mom went home (after six months of never leaving his side!) and he died that night. So, I'm here on tattle, trying to escape sadness and yet I'm writing about it. This week will be tough, but after three months of craziness, worry, and sadness, I will be ready to get back to some aspect of normalcy. She was 92. May Bonnie rest In peace and be with all her loved ones who went before her. Thanks for letting me do a little personal derail.

I'm so sorry... I think you're absolutely right, they wait not to upset you, I remember my sister saying my dad wouldn't let go, she finally told him it was okay, he can go now, we all loved him etc... and he died within minutes...

 

[LittleMore Cottage]

Sometimes they just drop out especially if they aren’t dependent on the revenue, we really liked Romantic French Life, but the lady was having some health problems and they haven’t vlogged in months, they did a stint of slavery at LieLande, cooking a huge dinner for 8 people after a long flight from New Zealand

Phillip is still posting every day but no mention of the wife and dog and he is making all the paint color decisions etc. she was very much involved before

 

[TorontoGWM]

Angelina and Lightening the dog have vanished from Chateaux Life. 4 vlogs many people asking. And......crickets

Obviously, he bored them to death.