The Chateau Diaries #5 Gin, sin & presents in the bin

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But I can't get over the wreath. Didn't they have a bigass red bow the previous years on their wreath? Either in photos or their older videos...?
The red bow

1. walked the path of all earthly things and there is
a) no money to buy a new one
b) oups, a bow, didn't think of that, we're so spontanously having fun

2. got left under loads of rubbish / peacock- or batshit in the attics / stables / cellar


3. was transformed bei SJ into a dress because she had "nothing to wear"



?????????

I've just watched Billys video and I think he just outed Michael twice in the video.
which one ?
 
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Maybe Isabelle took British citizenship when she married SJ’s father? My mum did that and also omitted to teach me anything about French culture or indeed the language. So annoying!
Maybe.
That would mean Isabelle abandoned her French citizenship (which is not an obligation when you take the British or Irish citizenship as you can be binational).
 
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I've just watched Billys video and I think he just outed Michael twice in the video.
Michael's response was perfect though. "That's the Christmas fairy. I'm the Christmas star." Billy's not used to not being the star.
 
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I'm pretty sure Isabelle will have imparted lots about French culture to Stephanie and remember Stephanie went to stay with her French grandmother every summer from a very young age so she will have been immersed in French culture then. She seems to have a good understanding of all things French as far as I can see although she may choose not to adopt all aspects of French life as she was brought up in Scotland and England with an Irish father so probably goes with what is familiar. She clearly cherry picks her favourite bits of whichever cultures most suit her which is definitely what I'd do

@nastynan13 Nic invited Stephanie and her partner Mason to go with them on the Orient Express - not just her. They are all very good friends as far as I can see.

I also don't think Stephanie is a narcissist although she does have a few traits but as someone said upthread, I'm sure most of us will have a couple too.

@pettyicequeen it's great to have you back! As you know I'm a Stephanie fan and I'm here to add a bit of balance although I am happy to join in with any justified snarking (eg in relation to Cadeaux at the Chateau which I don't enjoy or any shady behaviour by SJ or anyone else) as opposed to general gratuitous snarking for snarking's sake!
 
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Yes, the patreon interview. Was really lovely, they share a interesting history. And who would have guessed that the Ritz headboard came with even more extra costs?


Really? How?
I felt like I got some insight into their relationship and how it evolved into friendship. I have stories like that with an ex "remember when you broke your tooth on an olive seed in Mexico and got a crown at the dentist with the single hanging lightbulb in the room? But then he had all the Disney figures carved from tooth amalgam so you trusted him?" Michael doesn't strike me as a man who would continue to date someone if they had a problem with him having a past. (Also that crown is still going strong and it only cost $40)
 
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The reason is more that it's much easier for her to stay and live in France as an European citizen.
That's why so many Brits in France applied for a French passport or an Irish passport if they had Irish grandparents.

Stephanie doesn't know the more basic things about French culture.
Latest example : the so famous traditional Christmas song translated from the German song Tannenbaum in late 19e century. It's THE Christmas song in France for every kid.
And it's not the only example.
In the comments, many many French and Quebecois people told her when they heard her trying to sing the song in french.
She sounded pathetic as a half French herself and looking as if she didn't care. She should have said that she didn't know it.
I can see all her lacks of french culture as I'm French

There were French monarchs after 1792.
It's called the Restauration, after the European armies coalition defeated Napoleon.
Their names were Louis 18, Charles X and Louis Philippe.
Then the Second Empire with Napoleon Iii until 1870.
Then the French Republic.
The architectural style was called... Style Restauration or by the king's name.
With Napoleon III, the Style was called Hausmanien.
 
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I really miss Calvignac and Soll .
personally I like medieval chateau. I find the Pethericks place looks like a town hall, built in 1920 I believe. La lande is probably a hunting type chateau just for occasional use ? It was one of a few the family owned . Calvignac would know .
 
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The trouble is with narcissists is that they are great at conning people. Superficially charming. Aided and abetted by their flying monkeys. Marie now left feeling lost because SJ has a new pet. Classic narcissistic behaviour by SJ is the subtle undermining of Marie's work. The tacky addition of the rubbish squirrel on the decoration Marie made for her bedroom. The fishing out of the most tacky bow to add to Marie's wreath to jush it up is all ways that the narcissist works to break down the discarded one. Getting others to join in with her and making out it is just a bit of fun. You've been conned.
 
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I was wondering about the kitchen decorations today.Very bare in there!
No micheal Petherick this year
Also - that would have required LOTL had actually bought some of the advent gifts

However
Due to the unprecedented amount of parcels nati was viewing since August
She’s would have course advised the
chat ooo lean that no expenditure was necessary as the great people’s of la la Lande have sent an embarrassment of riches

I've just watched Billys video and I think he just outed Michael twice in the video.
Mmmmmm I thought that too
“ micheal is the fairy on our tree
Twice ... leaste MP snorted and laughed it off ....

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@GreenLeaves - I did not know that about the monarchy in France or the names of the architectural period but I love finding these things out so thank you. Is there a name for the medieval period of architecture or is it the same word?
 
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