Collapsing a chateau wall to save the chateau.
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Appreciating the synchronicity involved in Dan meeting Nick and being able to bring him to this chateau. Marveling how easy the equipment makes of all the work and what an expert Nick is at all he does. 💖
The other dasy, I was wondering why we all love Nick so much - and I think it is not just because he is a cool dude and knows so much, it is because he has all the cool toys we wanthed to have when we were kids: chainsaw, digger, pickup, trailer, wheel loader, etc etc. Actually, he would be the ideal impersonation of a new character for the Big Jim action figure line...
Nick has come into the picture working at the Chateau de La Lande, with Stephanie and Dan 😘
@@mariapetras2654 exactly 👍🏼
Nick and Cameron SUPER HEROES need their own VLOGS. ARTISANS IN THEIR OWN RIGHT❤❤😂
Didn't Dan introduce Nick to Lalande?
That puppy was making me a nervous wreck! Glad he knows to keep a distance however small! 😂 He really likes to be in the middle of everything!! Lol super cute!
I felt the same at first. Then I saw it was Nicks dog, and thought, nope, he's done that rodeo before.
It's either a Lakeland, Welsh, wirehaired fox, or small Airdale terrier all of them very intelligent and independent thinkers, and interested in small furry game! No worries, they are really allround dogs and this one is used to tagging along alot, which is a great life for a dog. Wouldn't be fair to keep him cooped up in the trailer everyday. He was particularly intrigued by the scent of rodent 😁
@@gnarbeljo8980 I can see what you mean. He knows what he's about and seems very aware. Cracked me up when he was nosing the water tank (or whatever it was) with Nick and Dan, like he was joining in on the conversation 😄
I love Nick's dogs....they are so cute... What would you do without Nick...he is so good at what he does!! I totally enjoy watching all of the cleanup around the chateau. One can almost hear the Chateau breath with freedom from all of the trees and roots!
Love his dog. A terrier. Notice how interested he is in digging and looking in holes. What they were bred to do. 2:29 2:34
I saw only one dog?
Me too, great how the digger becomes an extention of the drivers hands.
They can do quite delicate work!
That's a really faithful doggo.
With all respect to Dan and Nick, the dog was the star of this vlog. 🥰🐶
Dang!!! Surgeons have a scalpel--Nick has a backhoe. Unbelievable precision; well done, sir!!
I'll never get tired of seeing it getting all cleared back from those foundations. 👏 also ... that dog. Premium content.
I am surprised by how invested I am into this project. I look forward to seeing it every day. I am also surprised that I have decided to become a patron. I am rooting for you!
Excellent supervision by that terrier! It watched every move so intently.
Nick is doing an excellent job around the chateau, driveway and scaling/trimming back the trees, canopy or shrubbery. More light, better chance for regrowth, specific tree species to thrive. Slowly, a little here and a little there.
That is the calmest Fox Terrier I’ve ever seen. Absolutely adorable.
Hi Dan. There is nothing slow with what you are doing. You have accomplished so, so much since you started. The whole place looks so different since you sat there to have breakfast all that time ago!
Sometimes, you don't see contractors in the USA move as fast as this is going. Wonderful progress. That project supervisor was right in there and fully involved including approval in today's work via tail wagging. 😊
The 'Furpervisor' you mean....😜🤪😅
Cute little Jack Russel.
@@karenmetcalf-pugh5 FOX TERRIER isn't he?
@susan thats because theres no safey building code being applied here...if there was maybe he wouldnt get soo many hits... i watch it for the same reason as many but i love the danger element Dan brings into it by doing it mostly alone & not seemingly having a clue what he's doing but learning along the way...its kind of crazy stuff that used to be done in the 60s & 70s but in France at a chateau seemingly you can get away with it
Nick is very precise with the digger.
Your 4 legged supervisor is adorable. Amazing the destruction roots can do. Hugs
Don’t care if some days are slow. It’s the nature of the beast. Loving the little steps that are taken each day. It’s all in the process where the magic happens. Love it.
Amazing at how new that screw looked, holding the tank lid shut. Dan you're always going to have one step back and three forward. A small wall like that is a nowt to you.
Dan for a day of running errands you got a lot done with Nicks help. Its interesting to see the old gravel surface show up it shows just how much has built up over the years. It is amazing how fast this is happening with just one person doing work a lot of the time.
Two men and a dog peering into a hole 😂
I love how Nick has cleared around the chateau walls. It’s like they can breathe again.
I know that most of us have voiced on a daily basis how much we appreciate Nick being there for you. He is an absolute treasure with everything that he's doing to help. You two are the best work Partners in this Chateau rebuild!
Nick is so much more than an arborist….what an asset to your project…and all the gear too.
I just wish I had the resources to do a job like that. Your doing a great job bringing this grand old lady back to life.
Nick's a master at whatever he does! You're moving right along!
Nick handles that digger like it is an extension of his fingers! He can do such fine and careful work👏🏻
The clean up outside was so critical before beginning on the chateau itself. I know you are eager to pretty things up,,but don’t lose focus on securing the walls and roof before tackling cosmetic stuff. We enjoy all aspects of this restoration but hope to see more support beams going in and wall repairs
being made so the building will be structurally safe and solid.
The door to underneath the house would have been called the tradesman’s entrance. No staff would have ever entered by any of the stairs. You are amazingly lucky in find Nick. He’s such a great help. It is moving very fast. Thank you Dan. May you all please take care and stay safe.
Dan, I love the fact that you give credit to Nick for his hard work. The chateau is looking so good, lovely to see it being brought back to life❤
Hi, we are fixing up an old farmhouse in the Dordogne. Looks like you have found the grease trap for the grey water coming out of the kitchen. It should flow out into the drainage somewhere. You’re doing great, wish we could progress as quickly.
As it is plastic, it had to have been put in during the 1980s-not long before the unfortunate fire. IMO.
Good luck. Enjoy.
Nick knows his business. Great work
It is so amazing to see the progress - the clearing around the chateau makes it seem more real now. Thank you for the adventurous journey.
Nick is a wizard on that little front end loader. I'm loving your videos Dan. I hope I live long enough to see you finish the Chateau. I'm located in South Afrixa.
Mate, I hope you pay Nick very well because he is worth every penny! It all looks messy right now because everything is being scraped back, but it is soooo obvious the potential in that place, its going to be STUNNING!
Nick is like an artist with his digger! Quite enjoy his expert handling with this machine as he fine tunes the landscape! Good friend to have Nick!
What fascinated me here today was Nic's work cleaning the place around the Stonesairs. First, He works with precision like a watchmaker (we say in Switzerland),. And second, 60 Years (or 40 or 0) of growing stuff around the Chateau, left a nice layer of humus!
That place is like an onion - you keep peeling back layers and finding something. Loving the progress, inside and out!
Amazing headway on cleaning up around the Chateau!
Love seeing a wired-haired terrier working the ground looking for varmits! They are super happy dogs and love to play ball or fetch! Nick is incredible! Thank you, for the tip on ivy and trees. We have a black walnut that is having issues with ivy. We are taking care of it thanks to Nick's sage advise! Dan enjoy all of this so much!!!
You meeting Nik and now both of you working together is just the icing on a cake, and with clearing of the debris you certainly can see the vastness of the chateau.
Wow it’s really looking amazing as Nick is doing all the clearing. The beauty of the chateau is becoming more and more visible. Well done Dan and Nick - see ya tomorrow
It makes such a difference clearing round the base Nick is doing a great job. His little dog is supervising all. Xx
Nick is an amazing worker with that little machine! I love watching him fast forward. He's getting so much accomplished. Beautiful dog!
Tree roots are s real pain. Glad things are coming along 😊👍👍.
I had to remove a stump right against a concrete retaining wall last week. When they rebuilt the wall in the 70s they just backfilled behind the concrete walls with all the bricks from the old wall, so the roots had been growing through the hidden pile of bricks. That was in a back garden with no access except over stairs so all I had was a reciprocating saw, an axe, a spade and a small shovel. Thankfully the stump wasn't anywhere near as big as this one but still a royal pain!
That supervisor dog is super cute
How important it is to get all those roots out of walls and foundations.The thorough cleaning around the chateau is vital. I would love to see some business donate a month of use of a cherry picker so you could fix all the bricks on the fourth floor. Tear down the loose bricks and rebuild the brick walls on the fourth floor. This could enable you to be able to rebuild the wood supports to create the roof again. You need at least 2 men to bring up bricks and lime mortar to the 3rd floor and lift the supplies to you on the 4th floor. Maybe a local group of construction workers might be interested in donating some time to help you get the brick walls stable so the new roof can be assembled. The chateau has a great history worthy of being remembered for saving so many Jewish children from Hilter. Something to be proud of for every Frenchman living in France. When so much evil was happening during World War II, valiant Frenchma stood up to the challenge of saving Jewish childrens' lives and risking their lives while completing their great task
Nick’s dog is SO cute!
Dan, congratulations on the fortuitous discovery of whatever it is! I’m very happy that you had a canine quality control inspector on duty to oversee the proceedings and make sure it was all done properly and safely.
It’s such a pleasure watching Nick work - he’s doing a wonderful job! I hope you put a plaque commemorating his contributions in a prominent location when the chateau is completed.
A time capsule and a homage to the rebuilders is a must.
You don’t see fox terriër’s that often anymore! Cute dog! I had a welsh terriër. ❤. Chateau and grounds are moving fast! 😍
Ahhh that’s the breed! I was wondering! Super cute!
Me,too! Now if we just knew its name!
@@karenniehues4786 Nick said in the comments his name is Sprocket
Isn’t Nick a treasure!.......he is moving this project forward so fast!
I hope Nick is having as much fun as Dan. He's good with the diggers and it's fun to watch in fast forward. I can't even imagine doing that by hand. Yahoo for Nick and digger. The pup is cute, he sure knows how to dance around that machine and he was just as interested in: "what 's in the hole" as you guys were. lol
Need to get yourself a bee keeper there to get those things out!
Every day is an adventure. When I saw that you had purchased this place I couldn’t believe my eyes. I thought this place was beyond help. Now I look forward to watching this restoration and what will it be someday. It is amazing to watch the transformation. Thank you.
Nick can scrape the soil more precise than I can scrape my dinner plate 😅. Brigitte 🌷
one day when you’ll finish the house I’ll miss the “good morning”. and the wonderful music you choose for the videos. great progress! you are about to wrest the house back from nature 😊 this is not easy
Good moorning,yes I love that too😊
You can tell those dogs have been on a work site before because, as much as they look like they want to be involved in everything, they do such a good job at staying out of the way of the machinery while Nick is working. Good dogs! And good job to the humans as well for the excellent progress on the renovation so far.
Nick's an artist with that digger!❤ love his Jack Russel.
What progress Dan, you get a better sense of scale of the building and the surrounding land . I would love to learn more about Nic and his story how he came to France, what a bloke ! Well done Dan, your the man xx
We think you are on "an honorable quest". We humans gain wisdom by understanding and honoring our past. The glimpse into the lives and times of those who lived before we arrived will help us all understand who we are. thank you, please stay safe.
I totally get what you’re saying here
@Monte Sanborn...Beautifully said😊
You obviously don’t appreciate all that s involved with bee keeping
It does seem like things are going fast! Totally fell in love with Nick’s dog. Things are looking, cleaned up and spiffy. Way to go Dan, and Nick!💜🤗🫶🦔🇺🇸
you three peering down that hole reminded me of... Tin Tin , Snowy ,the Captain in another thrilling case🤥
Now that you mention it...
Find a bee expert and buy a free-standing beehive to put back out of the way in the woods. The Bee expert can actually move the hive to the new hive and let you rebuild and renovate in peace. 🙂
Dan amazing progression! Every little step is in the right direction to restoration. Props to Nick and his skill set. What a talent!
It is amazing how you can become “ one with the equipment “. Like Nick does. I agree that it’s flying along. Crack on Dan.
Geez! The Digger is a fantastic machine it’s saved you some backbreaking work around the Chateau 👏
As my father used to say”It’s a damn poor job that can’t afford a superintendent!” And that wee pup was certainly trying to fulfill that job! What a cutie. That being said, I was terrified he was going to be crushed at any moment every time he got near the digger or was closely inspecting newly dug holes. At any rate, thank heaven for Nick! What a godsend for Dan!
There’s nothing slow about your progress Dan, I find I’m possessed with wanting to see the next instalment of your chateau story. Your vlogs are the only ones my husband likes to watch. Nick is amazing, his knowledge seems endless and such a natural nice bloke. There’s a lot of people around the world supporting you in spirit, even if we can’t financially. As always take care and stay safe. From Australia xx
Definitely doesn't feel slow Dan. Amazing what you and your little troupe of fellas have done! Bravo to all of you 🎉
It is amazing how just clearing all the debris away from the house really makes it pop!
Moving ahead at lightning ⚡️ speed! The outside looks amazing! Thanks Nick for your assistance!! Keep up the good work Dan!! 🤗
To me, this is the first video where the Chateau has started to appear as a Chateau. Its scale really stands out against the surroundings now most of foliage is gone and looks as big as it is.
Love that curious dog! Looking great Dan. You and Nick work effortlessly together, must be such a relief to have someone so competent on board. Way to go Nick!
Your chateau is revealing itself bit by bit very nicely. Always waiting for the next reveal. Keep up the good work and I'll see you tomorrow.
My mother got me stuck on this, and it's amazing how rapidly the work is going. Am going back to the beginnings and watching how this all started 😌 Keep up the great work 👍
Finding these things out now like tree roots actually growing through the walls is good, dealing with them is essential to go forward with the renovation. The area directly around the Chateau is looking fantastic now you and Nick have cleared it. I loved the little dog he is so cute. 💕🇦🇺
Nick is doing a fantastic job on the landscaping makes such a huge difference feels like youre making great leaps forward. Great for the moral. Well done exciting to watch.
It's so satisfying to see the area around the chateau being cleared.
It's amazing how much a small digger and an expert operator can make a difference. I am excited everyday seeing the progress and how your vision for the chateau materialises.
Nick is doing a wonderful job, he has such a professional work ethic....his contribution thus far is really speeding things along. you are so lucky Dan to have Nick working on this site with you.
The Château is beginning to be reborn! Great progress!! ❤️
Dan’s right - it really does just get better and better everyday! New discoveries along with cleared spaces, who could ask for more at this stage? Nick’s expertise on the digger is very fortuitous for Dan at this time too.🚜🥰
Nik on his yellow bucking bronco, he handles it so well. I think we need a doggy introduction, very sweet looking. Dan... nothing is going slowly! Everything you've been sharing each day seems an incredible feat to me! And that you share daily is amazing. Loving every post....thank you so much. You don't know how much so many of us look forward to seeing you ❤️
I just love the constant reveal, more surprises and questions to add too the mix. Great to follow this vlog. 🇫🇷🍷🇬🇧👍💚💚💚💚
I agree🇺🇸
Great progress, it’s great seeing all the muck being cleared, what a treasure you have in Nic take care all 🌸
That dog knows her way around a digger!
Somehow I find it ironic to see so many british people working on walls in France after Brexit. Cheers and have a nice weekend. ;-)
Yes in a way everything he learned at LaLande and at his family home was about preparing for this project. Plus the people he met like Nick will be so instrumental in the success of the project.
Another great video Dan. Progress doesn’t look slow to me -I think you’re all going great guns and the improvements you’ve made are amazing. You should be, and are -rightly so, really really proud of yourselves.
Everyday I watch your work on the chateau. You are doing great work Dan. So grateful you have Nick there and his great dogs! Your progress is fantastic! Be safe. ❤❤
Nothing more satisfying than to see an area all dug up & smoothed out!
Hello Dan. I can’t wait to see what becomes of this chateau!
Considering the history and time gone by, it only registers as a minor inconvenience. It could have been a house wall. Very happy to see the overgrowth cleared away. It doesn’t look so derelict now. You’re making wonderful progress, Dan.
It is moving quickly Dan! You are right to be excited. The dog is so cute.
I love seeing the progress. Lots of hard work and it shows. You and Nic are a great team.
Love watching Nick such a professional where his machinery is concerned and so knowledgeable about the trees. My son and late husband are foresters my son did a Degree in Forest Science and my husband worked as a young Supervisor Forest Trainee because in those days our Universities did not offer a degree. So have really enjoyed the addition of Nick with all his different skills to your videos. And I just love that little Terrier of Nicks . You are doing such a good job and I hope you get to enjoy the fruit of all your very very hard work.
Yes, the progress is exciting Dan!
You’re working MAGIC on your chateau transformation, Dan!!! 🏡🎶🥰❤️😎
Even the dog is interested. I can see progress daily. It all counts Dan.
What a trooper Nick is, the skill he has using all his machinery he makes it look effortless(I do know he works extremely hard). Progress seems so quick since you bought the place😊
Oh Dan, so much progress has been made! You're really making a huge difference. The pretty will come later so don't belittle the hard work getting there! So happy you're sharing this with us.
Amazing progress! Really amazing!! First the tile floor, then the upstairs floors. All the trees that have been cleared. Amazing!! Fantastic. Well done Dan! What can you say about Nick? He’s a Superman with trees. This is such an amazing adventure!! Totally amazing!!
Dan everything looks so much better. You now have air flow around your home and it is just an amazing job. I’m grateful you have friends who can lend all of their efforts to bring this place back!!
The progress each day is exciting to watch. I love the shot of you, Nick, and the dog all peering into the underground tank. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's video.