Having watched all the chateau DIY
Here’s what I’ve noticed about chateau owners whom are
Successful and doing RENOVATION
In the team ( husband & wife)
He’s formerly worked as an engineer
He’s got a tool kit for the last 20 years
He’s meticulous about planning
He’s “dabbled” in all trades
He’s invested in finishing a job
He’s under the gun design wise ie no say ....
Even if you take some of the guys who literally changed career - he has brains
to figure it out .....Now chit oooo lalande
3 owners not stuck for intelligence...
But lack the mindset and willpower to learn and fix
The 2 lads coining it in at their respective careers
Unless any work could be fudged for FREE —- it never happened
( initially electric and water and heat )
Since then nothing happened as it wasent ever in their BUDGET to fix
On balance id rather be the latter
As and when all works are completed
It was our OWN achievement....
No one smirking saying a yeah ....
but ye were the COVID charity ....
you didn’t really renovate it ....
yourself - ye hoodwinked trapped ppl
Oh fffsake doubt their real ....
As delusional as SSB
And all relating to musings on tattle.life
Cough
It’s tooooo early for the shite ....
When will Mummy be coming back to Lalande? Oh how i miss her
How do you make a decision on who to accept as a volunteer to the chateau? is there a criteria?
generator on the waterwheel to provide power to the chateau.
asks how the downstairs loo is progressing. It seems on hold, but why?
What is your best advice for someone who wants to do the same as you and buy (and save
) a chateau in France? Stephanie, I'm curious how you personally identify - are you British or British/French and/or do you feel French? Also, could we get an updated tour of some of your favorite objects and their history in the chateau?
Glad you posted this Stephanie ... I had forgotten we were having afternoon tea with you ... now excited! I was just wondering if Phillip will become a permanent member of your team ,as have Nati & Selmar? You just all work so well together Xx
How did you meet Phillip ?
Hi Stephanie, will there ever be a point when the chateau is “done” or is it a constantly evolving project?
Are there lalande merchandise or products for future.
Does Gerry wish he’d had lockdown at Lalande rather than Framlingham as it really doesn’t feel that the restrictions have affected you lot too much?
it’s in french FRK - omg 
hold yourself tight Bonjour, le petit festival de musique prévu les années précédentes mais qui n'a jamais vu le jour, aura-t-il lieu cette année car c'est en plein air (donc à priori sans danger pour les participants) ? Ce serait formidable surtout que maintenant la terrasse a été renforcée et qu'il n'y a plus de risque d'écroulement (sous le poids des chanteurs). Au plaisir de vous entendre.
Hi Stephanie. Thank you for hosting your tea party. My question is. Could you continue with your interviews. It would be lovely to see one with Philip. Also possibly a few zoom ones with Oliver and Michael and the elusive Nick to hear how they all are. It must be so disappointing for them to not be able to visit Lalande. Especially for the Easter egg hunt. Thank you. X
Hello Beautiful Stephanie and lovely LaLanders,
I am an artist and I would love to ask about possible Artist Residencies there in the future (post covid etc).
Also I have some ides for what to do with the attics and outhouses I'd love to share with you. Have you considered turning the second courtyard buildings into a creative hub/arts centre/artist colony? I have been dreaming of this for weeks! (Plus I have drawn plans if you're interested I'd LOVE to share!)
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How well protected is the paneling while it’s in storage? Are there any tarps covering the pieces just in case the Lalande birds enter that area?
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) is presented to MP by Ms J. afterwards. Fun, Joy and Magic!
