The Chateau Diaries #270 It's a good thing Snorty lays tables since he doesn't lay Fanny!

[UvulaDonor]

Was that "Bargain Hunt"?
My husband and I used to watch that here in the States and loved it.

French Collection I think it was called.

 

[billybudd]

I still think the whole thing is being scripted to fit in with the tv programme he is going to appear in. I think a lot will be revealed when it is shown on tv, and he is banking on the fact that people will rush to look at his vlogs to learn more. More views, more subscribers, more patrons. He is dragging it out to lure in the suckers, just like Fanny did. She kept back reveals for ages because (allegedly) she promised C4 not to show certain things before they were released on tv. It's all a game, a shameful, scripted, disgraceful game purely motivated by arrogance and greed.

I would not be surprised if the tv people paid for the crispy chateau in the first place, and the idiot's apparent total disregard for health & safety is a requirement in his contract to add the element of danger and morbid interest to their story.

I think it's extremely unlikely Channel 4 would part with a dime to buy these buildings -- for liability reasons alone. And, it violates journalism ethics in the extreme, not that Channel 4 ever heard of such scruples.
Scripting the repairs for danger porn, absolutely.
Did we not determine a while back that Channel 4 does not pay Chateau DIY cast members? I can't imagine that they're paying Dan a nickel for his appearances.

 

[UvulaDonor]

His only neighbor I can tell is Father Johannes, officially a hermit monk who moved up there with his abbot's permission to be alone. They seem to be on perfectly cordial terms as part of Johannes' deal is also video eremite stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/@donjojohannes

I'm not sure what is "too long" for a renovation conducted mainly by hand and alone. He works every day, as you point out, and some of the days are very long. I think he will certainly flip the property when he's finished, which is his prerogative, but he will have had the pleasure of making every inch of his own vision come true with his own hands. He interacts with the locals and hires local artisans, for example to upcycle the old timber floors of one of the huts into new windows. He is perhaps a little too absorbed in his own process -- no volunteer is allowed to film with a plastic water bottle, for example, because he thinks of the place as a movie set.
I think he can be dinged for one thing alone. The lone wolf renovator taking unacceptable risks -- Dan is wildly out of control is this department, drilling metal beams with flying sparks and shrapnel, no safety goggles. Doolard more cleverly inserts Xtreme Reno stunts quietly manhandling single-handed two ton stones, or standing on the very edge of a 3K foot precipice on a weekly basis. Dan now routinely does the same.
Still, this was always the appeal of reno blogs, vlogs, and TV shows. Doolard's is one of the best I've ever seen, if not the best. His problem-solving skills are what's on display, and he's good at it, even if hand-carved chestnut log rain gutters is not your bag.
Disturbing his "neighbors" and sticking to a house flipper's deadline, not so much.

I've tried to watch him but regardless of his skills and ethics, he just seems so arrogant, so I can't watch. Could ofcourse be a cultural difference thingy and he's not arrogant at all, just comes across as such.

 

[billybudd]

View attachment 2528056Silly SJ didn’t pay a bill, she accidentally transferred $ to Potty for land in Africa. What is this? The check memo says “to my true love for our jungle hut”.
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SJ also updated her will. What is this? “Under No circumstances should that toe sock wearing, gap year, bald table setter get a dime!” P.S. Mail Petheric the other half of the needlepoint kids picture. Tootle pip it was magical!
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Well I did mind trick her & I bought copper pots just to spite her & had sex with MariEee & the tub guy & the pervy priest. But I did sign the kaboom contract don’t I at least get custody of Ruby?

Ding ding ding ding ding!!!! A second unprecedented Pumpkin Spice-Flavored FrankenFood Scary Main Course Award™! Going for the EGOT!!!

PUMPKIN SPICE MEATLOAF

Pumpkin spice. You either love it, or you hate it. Or maybe you liked it, but you’re totally sick of everything being pumpkin spice. I mean, you can get pumpkin spice Cheerios, Twinkies, cream chee…

www.thedomesticspecialist.com

 

[Freesia54]

How old was she when she first showed up at the LeLande and what did she do before she came originally? Anyone know?

I thnk she was employed as a manager in hospitality, not sure if hotel or bnb .

 

[billybudd]

Minimal news, very questionable, about JTB's promotion to super equerry, his leaving the army, and what the promotion means for his army career or vice versa.

Royal aide dubbed 'Major Eye Candy' set for top royal role alongside King

A HUNKY royal aide dubbed Major Eye Candy is set to become the King’s new “super equerry”. Lt Col Johnny Thompson — famed for appearing with the royals in a kilt — will organise Charles’ private af…

www.thesun.co.uk

A good ploy, to have so powerful a presence at your side when your own grip on moral authority and good looks went AWOL ca. 1985.

ETA: @Gertrude Maud, just saw your post. Great minds....

 

[Sparrowsfart]

I never knew of a Mary Quant doll either!
I would think it would be worth $$$
I did have Mary Quant makeup..... it was expensive in Australia at that time ( 70's) but I saved and bought a lipstick and powder. In the yellow box with the black daisy on it.
I thought I was Fab back then .

Danny the dog chewed her hand otherwise yes she probably would be worth something, but with her bandage not so much.

 

[pink roses]

Help a girl out.. I was trying to use a picture of bubble girl for my avatar ,Halloween avatar, but cannot find her anywhere….on the wiki……
What is her name? Maybe I’ll look on Instagram ??!!

 

[TorontoGWM]

But he HAS stopped fiddling with his willy on camera.

I suspect that willy is as wee as the Gay Twank’s

 

[graciemckitten]

Georges Borgeaud was a writer. That specific address shows residential, not commercial buildings. I’ll see if I can reverse image search for it.

There are some hand written receipts from him at this address

Receipt from Georges Borgeaud 41 Rue des Saintes-Peres, Paris to Monsieur Passy, May 3, 1890 by Georges Borgeaud, Paris 41 Rue des Saintes-Peres on Alan Wofsy Fine Arts

Paris: Georges Borgeaud, 1890. 21 x 26 cm. Signed hand-written receipt on Georges Borgeaud letterhead. Very Good with creasing, minor toning. En Francais. Item #63-8261

www.art-books.com

Georges Borgeaud: Manuscripts & Paper Collectibles - AbeBooks

Receipt from Georges Borgeaud (41 Rue des Saintes-Peres, Paris) to Monsieur Passy, May 3, 1890. by Georges Borgeaud (41 Rue des Saintes-Peres, Paris). and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com.

www.abebooks.com

Here is an ad for a Borgeards ses cashiers
Amazon product

 

[MagpieSassyPants]

@MRShavershamsdress Cher, super fog? You ok? Traffic on the river shut down?

 

[pink roses]

Here's her IG:

Maaike Hillen (@maaikrophone) • Instagram photos and videos

611 Followers, 1,093 Following, 774 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Maaike Hillen (@maaikrophone)

www.instagram.com

Thank so much @M&MsMom !!!

 

[graciemckitten]

This is an original 1929 black and white print ad for Borgeaud & Cie, who produced office furniture and filing systems at their factories in Montrouge, France

1929 Advert Borgeaud Montrouge Office Furniture Robust La Fiche Filing

This is an original 1929 black and white print ad for Borgeaud & Cie, who produced office furniture and filing systems at their factories in Montrouge, France. CONDITIONThis 82+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No...

www.periodpaper.com

 

[shatcho shiek]

This guy was a friend of Jeffery Epstein, so no, I wouldn't surprise me that Snorts would have him on a wish list

He's rubbed sholders with king Charles to displayed photos on his desk. Oh that's interesting he has a gallery with a roman torso that snortys could foldel all day. I don't think SJ would like to be reminded every second though of her disapoiment.

 

[billybudd]

He can use the e osu
Dan can use the tv show exposure to grow his Patreon, increase subscriptions and views n his YouTube channel which will increase his income, and use the exposure to raise his social media profile to enable him to get more opportunities to grift in the future, the difference between Dan and the couple you have mentioned is that the couple really wants to restore their home, Dan is just a one man reality show act. He doesn’t give a shit about living on the crispy château, finishing it, or doing the work properly. He is just filming danger/ fear porn with an avatar of himself, music, and snazzy camera angles. Dan is just trying to exploit the chateau and use it and it’s backstory as a prop to showcase dangerous, unsafe work for YouTube views and subscribers to make a load of cash for himself. The same way Frankenfraudie used the Dump as a prop to ebeg a million tax free dollars which she uses to finance her reckless, indulgent lifestyle of a staff of servants, a personal 24/7 hand maiden, luxury clothing, j antiques, travel, etc.

Taking their own money from consenting adults is not a crime.

 

[shatcho shiek]

sinia https://images.app.goo.gl/n5U4v973DHYNcdze6

 

[Pyke]

This video is NOTHING CHATEAU but any Tattler Boxing Fans will understand, enjoy tonights fight in Saudi.