Fellow kiwis in France here (3yrs and not really started our reno properly either - but have certainly been busy figuring out life and transitioning our business ). My heart went out to you on the day from hell, but wow, your reflective commentary was so good. Pretty easy to lose it when you are under so many pressures,without a storm adding to them. 100% you will always start a chainsaw in less than 5 pulls for the rest of your life 😂🎉
It just takes so much time to do all the "life stuff"! I remember it was a solid year of work just doing the admin side of things 🤪 The renovation will always be waiting for you! Thank you for your comment, this video is close to my heart.
Hi there guys. As a fellow Kiwi, I wish you all the best in creating your new life in France. Keep persevering with your list and once you see what you have accomplished, you will get a feeling of satisfaction and drive. Best wishes.
This is an amazing video!!!!! I follow a lot of CZcamsrs, but this vlog is one that I am going to keep an eye on because it is very well done and very honest and has a lot of potential!! Keep it going and well done!!! Rinatha - South African living in Canada
Thanks so much for your kind words! It was a tough day, so it feels good to have made something out of it ☺ We certainly plan on keeping them coming, every Sunday.
France really got hit this year. I noticed many of the chateaux lost a lot of big trees all over their land. The farmers in the area went around and removed many of them and cleared the roads. Did you get any help from them or the government? Or insurances? I have a different way to get back to Zen after the frustrations build up so high. I go into a room alone, scream & curse into a pillow while crying. Works! I feel wonderful afterwards😅.
Appreciate the vlog; the reality of being you in a crazy situation! Certainly normal to have all those frustrations get to you. I hope you've all dried out by now, and are on to your next plans and better days!
Glad you appreciate it! We had dried out for a couple weeks, but now the rain is back with a vengeance ! You’ll see in the next video up today 👌but we’re making progress anyway
Jack im assuming this is from November. I understand having a bad day. It rained all month. One bad day would be expected. Just laugh at it now it's over.
When that chainsaw came flying out… I thought, it’s time to go inside, and take a nap. My brother in law had two very bad days, once when a chainsaw nearly cut his leg off, and then got blown up when trying to fix a boat. Don’t try to overcome bad karma, when you get a message like this, just stop. Full stop what you are doing!!
If I hadn’t found the nut that came off I would have seen it as a bad sign, but the chances of that turning up so easily suggest good karma to me. I guess it’s how you look at things. Hope your brother is ok.
Fellow kiwis in France here (3yrs and not really started our reno properly either - but have certainly been busy figuring out life and transitioning our business ). My heart went out to you on the day from hell, but wow, your reflective commentary was so good. Pretty easy to lose it when you are under so many pressures,without a storm adding to them.
100% you will always start a chainsaw in less than 5 pulls for the rest of your life 😂🎉
It just takes so much time to do all the "life stuff"! I remember it was a solid year of work just doing the admin side of things 🤪 The renovation will always be waiting for you! Thank you for your comment, this video is close to my heart.
Truly believe in the Lintel! :-) xxxx
Just wait till you see it go in 😱Still traumatised 😆 xx
Hi there guys. As a fellow Kiwi, I wish you all the best in creating your new life in France. Keep persevering with your list and once you see what you have accomplished, you will get a feeling of satisfaction and drive. Best wishes.
Thank you! We'll certainly keep on keeping on! Best 😁
"Chop wood and carry water." I've heard that before. It's good advice and it's true. Love your vlog. I think you're going to be very successful.
Thanks, that’s super kind! 🙏
This is an amazing video!!!!! I follow a lot of CZcamsrs, but this vlog is one that I am going to keep an eye on because it is very well done and very honest and has a lot of potential!! Keep it going and well done!!!
Rinatha - South African living in Canada
Thanks so much for your kind words! It was a tough day, so it feels good to have made something out of it ☺ We certainly plan on keeping them coming, every Sunday.
France really got hit this year. I noticed many of the chateaux lost a lot of big trees all over their land. The farmers in the area went around and removed many of them and cleared the roads. Did you get any help from them or the government? Or insurances? I have a different way to get back to Zen after the frustrations build up so high. I go into a room alone, scream & curse into a pillow while crying. Works! I feel wonderful afterwards😅.
Wow Jack, that was profound. And inspiring. Well done you
😅 Thanks, it felt good to be able to make something out of a pretty rough day
Love this vlog, it's honest & real...I really did feel very sorry for you here!
Yes, thank goodness Jack will stand out in the rain and keep going until the job is done!
Appreciate the vlog; the reality of being you in a crazy situation! Certainly normal to have all those frustrations get to you. I hope you've all dried out by now, and are on to your next plans and better days!
Glad you appreciate it! We had dried out for a couple weeks, but now the rain is back with a vengeance ! You’ll see in the next video up today 👌but we’re making progress anyway
Great video....
Thanks Faye!
This weather has been nuts! Well done for sticking with it all and congrats on another great vlog☺️
Yeah very much over the weather at the moment 😅 Thanks!
Jack im assuming this is from November. I understand having a bad day. It rained all month. One bad day would be expected. Just laugh at it now it's over.
You’re right Mike, one bad day’s not too bad and I can certainly laugh at it now 👍
When that chainsaw came flying out… I thought, it’s time to go inside, and take a nap. My brother in law had two very bad days, once when a chainsaw nearly cut his leg off, and then got blown up when trying to fix a boat. Don’t try to overcome bad karma, when you get a message like this, just stop. Full stop what you are doing!!
If I hadn’t found the nut that came off I would have seen it as a bad sign, but the chances of that turning up so easily suggest good karma to me. I guess it’s how you look at things. Hope your brother is ok.