My very wonderful ex neighbors and still great friends are Glaswegian. June has a less thick accent Robert speaks and then says “ you didn’t understand a thing I said did you “haha , people just say yes . Some places here in Australia have very strong accents , Byron Bay and parts of WA for exampleMy Dad was a Scot, lived in Australia for over 60 years, and still had a broad Glaswegian accent. My friends used to think he was Yugoslavian and couldn't understand a thing he said!!
The garden plans: many, many threads ago after Davey produced the first manifestation of his grand design, I remember commenting on here that it was akin to "Versailles meets the Hanging Gardens of Babylon".Patrons' "update" vlog : Thanks @DamoiseauC and @MojoDublin !!
So... the update is basically about... Davey's plan for the gardens ? Do they think that Lalande is Versailles ?? Unbelievable but... so sad when you think of where does their money come from !
Ah and about the chapel restorer's other excuse ()
We learn also that the Chatelaine keeps on buying old panelling... With other's money of course (she need her "own" money for her travels in luxury places and for her fancy clothes/shoes/luggage/perfumes/wallpapers/candles/ etc etc
We learn too that Amaury (a big boy like him !) is sick. This chateau is a freezer for germs !
I still don't understand her Patrons. But each to their own. It's fascinating to watch.
Yes, I think Clara or someone else said that Jonathan was divorced from his first wife whom the family loved and were very sorry about it so he probably as two lots of children.Yes, he has one brother, Jonthan, who has the 2 boys. The 2 young boys. I dont think the woman in the red dress is those boys mom, and I'm guessing those are her children.
Chantal Richmond has family photos on her FB page and Amaury is there
Oh feck! So they want to build an Eiffel Tower Belfry?for the second tower (in the woods) could you build the framework with wood (or steel) and make it an "outdoor" tower with lights instead of the stone? something that could be lit up at night and maybe move the bell to that tower? It might not be in line with the original history but it could be a unique artistic structure at the edge of the water...
He's never helpful in the other vlogs.he’s doing anything except working
I agree with your post. It would be great for her to have some finacial stability, rather than relying on the kindness of friends.Having a mental breakdown is devastating in every way
The English garden will be a proper garden (4000-6000 individual plants)The whole garden thing Davy has planned for her is outrageous. Spending that kind of money on something that does not have to be there yet, as the HMN itself needs so much work done first, is truly evidence of SJ's megalomania. Her patrons should be extremely scared for what's coming their way as they are the only ones who are going to pay for it. The amount she is wheeling in at the moment pales in comparison to what she needs to make this happen, not just the construction of it but think about its maintenance. It's not just a one time thing too, she will need to be making an insane amount of money each month. She is already struggling to come up with content at the moment. It's just unsustainable, all of it. I think an intervention is long overdue and probably too late already: this woman is going to destroy everything she says she loves about her shittoo.
Her fans were ever so outraged over Sillymar and Tatts and their begging and I agree it was atrocious, but I find these fans rather hypocritical considering what their favorite charlataine is doing, not just once but for years to come.
Well, what a surprise, another reason why the restorer can't start! And why is he doing the electrics in the chapel? Presumably he's not an electrician. Surely she should get someone else in to do the electricity before he starts working. The whole patron vlog was a waste of time. They've heard about the garden plans before. It was all because she can't claim that much at all is being done in the house. The whole garden thing is enormous, will cost an absolute fortune and most, if not all, of the patrons will be dead by the time it gets done if it ever does. In the meantime, there is no heating or efficient plumbing stem in a crumbling house! There's no excuse for her stupidity and procrastination about spending other people's money on what she sees as boring things but which are vital and yet she carries on spending on baubles and fripperies. It also makes me mad seeing her dancing around checking up on others working while she does virtually nothing. If I were Ian's wife, I would not be very happy seeing him having to crawl around like that when he must be over 60. Interesting that she called him a mole; I wonder, could that be in two different definitions of the word?Actually, at the beginning of the Patreon video she says that the chapel restorer hasn't begun to work yet because his trailer was broken or some such so he still wants to do it but can't start yet!...Whatever...
I watched, or rather listened to the gift grab and I've decided to punish myself by watching it again...let me finish!!!...and count every time they say the word "beautiful", then take a shot of something alcoholic with each time....I'll be passed out within the first 10 minutes.....
If I were running the farmhouse as a business, I would have daily meetings with the staff and would not have to run outside and ask them questions and suddenly notice that the holly tree had berries - I would have noticed the flowers first, and known that there would be berries. SJ is a moron and the more I watch her ( like on the Patron video I watched here a while ago ) I see she is so like my sociopath ex husband, talk talk, bla bla smoke and mirrors. Makes me want to PUKE that her rabid fans cant or wont see this. ( well lets perhaps be fair, I was the same ) OH WELLMy crystal ball tells me that she'll get all of Davey's stuff done and then not hire more gardeners to maintain it and it will go to shit. What Kirsty was doing today, trimming the hedges in the enclosed garden, will have to be continuously done or it will be overgrown in a very short time. But that's kind of her modus operandi isn't it? There is so much going to rack and ruin in that "wanna-be chateau", (read farmhouse here).
He must be a laugh a minute going through an airport scanner.The tree guy????? Theres a visual I never wanted. Imagine body parts/hair getting caught on/in his piercings. The ones we can see would be bad enough, but what about the piercings we can't see.
I've been watching her for a long time now. She's so so talented and her singing is mesmerising.Sorry- dropping in here again and off topic… I want to thank whoever shared this vlogger… her content is beautiful and somehow I feel 20 years younger watching her latest!
How’s is it possible that time has gone so quickly!
Ah right.. maybe so I may have misunderstood xI thought SJ meant that BGB ( big girl's blouse) was going to edit the gift grab . Which is one of his jobs isn't it ?
I took it to be the newer one.Kitchen old stove :
From the 1st of January 2022 on, coal and fuel stoves will be forbidden in France (global warming etc). The French government is putting in place schemes and grants to help people to switch toward a more ecological heating (pellet, condensation boilers, etc, etc).
If I'm correct, our Chatelaine did mention that she'll get a new stove for the kitchen ? Didn't she say that this stove will be given to Marie (Nic's Marie) ?
Or is it the other newer stove ?
Stephanie Jarvis
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If the 103 replies Stephanie is 27 of them
SSB is the last 6 hours popping in every 2 hours - sleeping okSSB
I slept threw your late
Ahhpatrons
Stephanie was all over the 100 comments … easy when 3400 of the 3526 couldn’t be bothered to pop in …
Those that did … run the gauntlet
Where very clear
Financial ???? ….. where ???
Those that aren’t looking at patron JAN 2022 ….
Let’s see how many roll over
You should be concerned Stephanie
They can’t be arsed to deal with you fluffing or diverting … waiting to see if the cash falls befor you give any indication of HOW the monies are spent
Was a risk to far …. They don’t belive you …. No doubt …. They will patron elsewhere …
just not at neverneverland
Your not tinker bell
Do you know what the time-frame will be for the Grand Salon to be finished? It will look amazing. The garden is going to be amazing. Totally wonderful! Already I am excited for the videos!
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I’m desperately hoping it will be ready for the start of the season in the spring
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Getting there with the garden takes years but you have to start somewhere . Looking great the plans of Davey ! just one thing watching the video, not that important but caught my eye, that kitchen cupboard , the big one could need some paint on the doors and spode door knobs !
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We’re in a major debate about it in the house. I think it should be repainted, but it’s the original 19th century paint so some of us think it shouldn’t be repainted. The fierce debate continues!
I think Stephanie’s generosity in saying ‘we are so blessed’ with the things that can be attained. I agree with Stephanie the follies & mill can be in the far future as everything is so costly it’s best in my opinion to pace yourself.
Or……instead of stone towers, Stone Gazebos. Four stone pillars for the corners, with a tower roof and maybe low, bench height (for seating) stone walls…..it would be absolutely lovely to sit and have tea or a cocktail overlooking the lake…a romantic meal for two or a cosy place to sit and read a book or a romantic place for a couple to stand and exchange their vows or a place to place long tables for lakeside dining………some lights strung about….saves the cost of all the stone for towers and is more useful then two enclosed towers.
Love the garden plans!!
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LOVE this idea!!
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That's a great idea Jill.
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Sounds lovely. An updated version of the towers and more cost effective.
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This could work beautifully, I’ll definitely consider it!
finished especially the towers. Can you put the towers back after the lake is restored? Wondering about how far they are from the edge of the lake.
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That’s a very good point, I’ll speak to Davy and the lake engineers about it
so many moving pieces, dependencies, and so much excitement. And besides all the actual work, the most important part is stakeholder expectation management. You are doing great! All on top of advent!
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for the second tower (in the woods) could you build the framework with wood (or steel) and make it an "outdoor" tower with lights instead of the stone? something that could be lit up at night and maybe move the bell to that tower? It might not be in line with the original history but it could be a unique artistic structure at the edge of the water...
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That’s interesting, I hadn’t considered putting them back in a more ‘artistic’ way, it’s definitely worth thinking about
in still photos. I could hear sound ,but, no could see no movement Was there a technical glitch on your end or perhaps mine?
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I didn't have that problem. Maybe your internet bandwidth dropped for a bit?
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I’m sorry to hear that - I think it was ok at this end
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I loved seeing the garden plans all laid out. Looking forward to seeing the update on all the projects next week as there is alot going on! I'm loving the Christmas diaries but I would love a regular chateau diaries occasionally.
All looks amazing! I’m loving the Christmas videos even if I’m a natural grinch. My only change would to be maybe once a week a bit more of traditional chateau diaries (not a criticism I just find it more interesting!)
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I will be doing that - there’s a Chateau Diaries tonight!
So…how’s that downstairs loo coming? Selmar is gone so who is installing the toilet? Why are we seeing Davy’s plans again? This was already shown a couple of months ago. Also, Amaury still had his mustache which was shaved off at the end of November. How long ago was that filmed? Why can’t we get an update on the paneling that he is currently working on? Are there no regular Chateau Diaries during Advent? I’m getting really concerned that your patrons aren’t getting any answers to any of their repeated questions. This definitely didn’t seem like an update to me. Just another long video looking at Davy’s plans. Again.
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Grinch!
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#1 I thought they were waiting on coving before they could finish the bathroom, otherwise Selmar would have done it.
#2 I didn’t think Davy’s plans that were seen a while ago were anywhere near as detailed and easy to follow as those today, at least not to me. Did they say that these plans are the ones to be presented for approval to the French governing body?
#3 As for Amaury’s beard, either he’s bristling with hair follicles and testosterone, which he may well be, or that part was shot last week. Wasn’t Stephanie waiting on an update (Davy’s?) before releasing her 1st of the month video? I can’t remember what the missing piece was about.
#4 We got 3 videos today, that’s a lot. Cadeaux was edited, not live streamed. The Advent is filmed and edited daily, and it looks time intensive. She’s also signing the patron cards.
Which is all to say that I don’t expect a Chateau Diaries during Advent. I don’t want to see her wind up in the Hospital during the Advent series. Again.
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I agree. We have been waiting on financials for months.
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Previous patron videos used to be much more exclusive and up to date as well
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Rosalind, I can appreciate your comment but all in good time, my Patreon comrade.Different strokes for different folks, right? I LOVED the long bit with Stephanie and Davy talking about all the wonderful plans for the grounds and gardens around LaLande.
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Stephanie said in a previous Chateau Diaries that Dan and Amaury would finish the downstairs loo once the coving was done.
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Woah…everyone chill! I have questions- no harm in asking questions! Someone has asked about the downstairs loo on almost every post. I’m genuinely curious now that Selmar is not there. I’m pretty sure a toilet and sink can easily be installed without the coving being done first. I expected to hear from Amaury about how the paneling was going in the grand salon (even if we don’t get to see it yet, as it seems like it might be a big reveal once it is all done). I was seriously confused about the new paneling he was showing us. Merry Grinchmas, Patrons!
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Stephanie started filming the advent a while back. And Phillip edits Cadeaux. People get all defensive when people ask questions and painting Rosalind as being a grinch I too enjoy regular vlogs in the middle of Advent. If I had to choose I would choose the daily vlog. I'm not huge on xmas myself. yes, I am Christian. But I started watching Chateau diaries because of the Chateau and everyday life. I miss the vlogs
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The downstairs loo is waiting for the coving (though Amaury and Dan are chomping at the bit to install everything!) because I feel it’s more sensible to do it in that order. The architect contacted a plasterer for me this week, and I’m hoping to hear back from him soon
I showed Davy’s plans again because I found it so much easier to envision the whole garden by seeing it on paper, and I thought that many of you would feel the same way. But I added it to the video rather than making it a stand alone video as we have seen the plans before (though there are new changes on them now).
Amaury was filmed last week just before the blessed removal of his mustacheHe’s on holiday this week (which is why he hasn’t been in many advent videos yet). But the arrival of new panelling is an important update for patrons, and I’m very excited to show you all!
The Chateau Diaries are continuing throughout advent, once a week on a Thursday (last week was on Tuesday), and in tonight’s episode you will see an update on the work in the grand salon.
Some English born and bred folk cannot pronounce th... there are many that replace it with an F. One of the chasers in the TV program The Chase says Fink instead of think.I might start a new tradition when I decorate my tree, Pink champagne. I usually have a mince pie and a coffee.
She said on Instagram that she had lived in England 9 years and had residency. I think her English is pretty good, there are just a few words she struggles to pronounce mostly ending in "th". She probably uses the nearest English word to describe something she doesn't know the word for. This is not unusual.
The English "th" is difficult for non native speakers to get right. I admire anyone who had the courage to move abroad and speak another language, we all have to learn. My school French gets me by when I travel in France and I'm glad nobody mocks me for it as my pronunciation must be awful
most boring vlog ever.
Sincerely doubt that that particular chapel restorer will ever get the job done. Time to look for another restorer. Excuses, excuses, excuses!Actually, at the beginning of the Patreon video she says that the chapel restorer hasn't begun to work yet because his trailer was broken or some such so he still wants to do it but can't start yet!...Whatever...
I watched, or rather listened to the gift grab and I've decided to punish myself by watching it again...let me finish!!!...and count every time they say the word "beautiful", then take a shot of something alcoholic with each time....I'll be passed out within the first 10 minutes.....
Ain't gonna happen!!He is the old restorer I think. He was never going to be free. He is about to retire and it will be his last chapel (if he ever starts/finishes)
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