MY GOODNESS I am SO very glad to see you and know all is well (except what you're dealing with in the lovely house in France). You were missed. Please know your followers have you in their thoughts and care about you. Take care.
Must have been fairly traumatic going back after all those years, but with your usual energy and determination your French house should be revived soon and ready for a new chapter. Bon courage !
As a UK citizen setting up a new business in Austria, renovating a not-yet-finished-house in Tuscany and now another project in the Dordogne. Please balance it out well. Finish the basics in your your job first in order to have a clear mind to handle both projects! See you soon!
She left your clothes and books so neatly. She must have cared for you very much and hoped you would return. It’s all very sad but glad you have found happiness now.
Glad you showed up! The house is very beautiful and I imagine that you took a great step back in time when you remember the time you lived in the house. So many memories and objects left behind, it gives a certain nostalgia! Good luck on this new mission ☺️
Raff glad you are well! Funny to see your old cloths I bet. Gave me a chuckle. Okay how about some detail regarding an eight year lapse. You buy her out or you bought her out of the home. Devil is in the details as they say. Best Thomas
What a lovely house. I imagine you really are full of emotion seeing it again. I love the arched beams. No doubt you will bring back the Grand Old Lady better than ever. Thanks for bringing us along.
Welcome back! Good to see you are ok. Renting this house out will be a good income for you to continue your project in Italy. Facing the past isn’t always easy but you will be very busy while you’re at the house, and another aspect is you will see her past beauty come back to life 😊
Thank you for sharing your trip and return to your old house, I am sure it's brought back many memories both good and bad. Your are there now, and you'll bring this lovely house back to life and put the past to rest. I look forward to seeing you bringing it back to its glory.
It was touching that you included all of us in this trip as well as seeing your house in France for the first time in 8-9 years! I can imagine how many mixed emotions you are feeling. Having revisited old 'homes' after years of absence, I remember it as if sort of in dream; like I am remembering myself as another character at quite a different time of my life. It is important to let your soul absorb all the changes and appreciate the good experiences you had from that life and now the progress you've made in your present life with your family.
An interesting past as well as the present! I love following all footage,it makes my life a doddle. You’re teaching me how not to get into flaps over nothing. Thanks for all your hard work.😃😄🧐
Have missed you! And so glad to see you well…was worried about you. Will look forward to following wherever this adventure takes you……it’s a beautiful property that needs some TLC……
Ohh yayyy! I knew I was missing one of my favorite channels. I've been thinking about you not too long ago as I haven't seen you since your last update right before Easter. What a beautiful house and village! Always happy to see you and your DIY projects. So much to learn and appreciate what you do. And thank you for letting us see yet another of your beautiful home in France this time. Can't wait to watch what's in the pipeline. Take care:)
It's always nice to see your videos. This looks like a new project. Can't wait to hear what your long term plans will be once you get the place sorted out.
Wonderful to see you back. the house in France is quite nice. It seems to be in good shape after sitting empty so long. Looking forward to part 2. You certainly have some serious outdoor work to accomplish. Good Luck
Glad to see you are OK. Life always finds a way to show you the real priorities And like the old saying goes ... if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. Looking forward to seeing how the new old house comes along.
Charming house. Revisiting past chapters of our lives can be tough. So glad you’re going to save this beautiful gem of a home! You are certainly able to do it! I definitely would need a broom to knock down cobwebs and bug spray !!!! I’m not a princess but I don’t do bugs!! France looks beautiful. You would thoroughly enjoy New York State: Adirondack Mts,Lake George, Finger lakes, beautiful hills, waterfalls and glens and history. New England is beautiful as well. Although videos you’ve shared with Austria are amazing!!!! It really is good to see your smiling face again! We all admire your strength and bravery. It’s a brave man who can face his past in order to move forward!
Love the pebble floor in the barn. Looking forward to seeing the yard cleared and learn more of your plans and the town. Glad you are making progress on solving the problems with the videos.
Just thought of you another day wandering if you are ok. Here you are. Looking great. You look like you've lost somevweight. It's such a lovely house. Looking forward to seeing more of it.
I can't tell you how nice it is to see you again. As you might have gathered, we were all concerned. Another hidden gem...I LOVE IT. Keep sending the videos. 🍻
@@annedodd5888 He explains better in the next video: he's had this house in France for 8 yrs, then there was a couple breakup and I guess didn't want to deal with it, I have no idea if there were mutual money issues... but now he wants to fix it up to rent. He will remain in Italy and I suppose goes back and forth between the UK and Italy because he is still working in the UK. A bit complicated ay? 😵💫
Don't be sorry that it took you a while to upload something. Completely understand, you have a busy life! With that being said, I'm so happy you're back! Thank you for the update and thank you for bringing us with you on this trip. Even though the trip seems to be a bit bittersweet, I still appreciate that you're sharing a small part of the story with us. Lovely house you've got there in France as well. Must say that I'm quite surprised how nice it looked inside - expected something completely different, when I saw the exterior, haha. I always get so so happy when I see that you have uploaded a video, and I will look forward to the future ones as well. Thanks again, you're the best!
It’s great to know all is well-sort of, anyway. If only I could, I would take on this rental challenge in a heartbeat! All the best as you sort things out. Looking forward to updates! Stay well!
Yay, you're back. I was starting to worry that something had happened. That's a lovely little house. At least the animal was nice enough to go to the bathroom in the bathroom, and not elsewhere😂
Good to see you again, & what a great house. You are truly an international person, with homes in Italy, Germany & France. You are a Very fortunate person. When I grow up I want to be like you! HAhAh Good Luck with all the new projects.
I’m so glad to see you again! I kept popping back to your channel to see if you’d put a message up and was quite concerned. When you don’t know what’s happened to someone, you always fear the worst! The house in France is lovely! ❤️xx
So good of you to take us along. Loved your description as you travel the motorway. Can feel your sadness going back into your house. Sometimes we have people in our past that we cared for Send good thoughts & leave it there❤️. You have a beautiful house. Will you rent it or sell it? All best
Raff, SO great to see you again! I am sorry that you have had so much trouble but I am glad you are back on line . It was good to hear you during the long drive and maybe we were a bit of company for you. I have been in and out of the Toulouse area as we have friends in the Lot. And yes so many castles and amazing how many are lived in. Imagine taking care of one of those? The place in France looks like it could be a great rental but more work for you. I can understand not parting with it. We are here for you so will look forward to your next video. Xo
Glad to see your back really missed seeing your videos. Cant wait to see what you do to this beautiful house gardens etc. Would love to live in France but doubt i could afford the rent on this property. Looking forwards to seeing more videos.
Glad to see you’re back online. It’s always good to see you, even when not online for a while. Life goes on , right! Quite an emotional time arriving there at first I bet, but you can do this, you are a strong man. Renting it out or even using it through a holiday letting firm will at least save your investment in this house. It should be a great investment at least. You have a second holiday home in the meantime. So glad we all get to see you this weekend and your adventures in life. Take care and be safe! All the best, M.
How exciting, that's just how we feel every time we return to our holiday home after six months, we are very near to you in the Limousin. Looking forward to seeing you tackle the garden
Just discovered you! I appreciate your journey, understand it and am so happy that you’re back on a path to find what you’re seeking. I send my best wishes!
Welcome back. You have had some much going on. Loosing control of your channel and thankfully getting it back. Going back to your old house after so long. Seeing you're old stuff. Look after yourself
Have missed you so is great to see you. Love that area of France and will be there in June. Looking forward to watching you catching up with this lovely house and area.
Yay! You're back! I'm so relieved things are ok with you and the house in Italy. The house in France is lovely too. It will make a great rental. The outbuildings are interesting also. Maybe multiple units!?! I've never made it out of the States. Someday. In the meantime I'll live vicariously through your adventures!
What a great house, its not in bad shape at all! People have been respectful, which is gratifying. So nice to hear your voice again. Congratulations on the new job, too!
MY GOODNESS I am SO very glad to see you and know all is well (except what you're dealing with in the lovely house in France). You were missed. Please know your followers have you in their thoughts and care about you. Take care.
Yes!
Thank you for writing exactly what I wanted to say!
Considering the house has not been lived in for 8 years, its in good shape. No major structural work, its a beautiful house. Area looks amazing too.
More fixing, More BBQ's, More beer. Good to see you again. Thanks for the update.
Must have been fairly traumatic going back after all those years, but with your usual energy and determination your French house should be revived soon and ready for a new chapter. Bon courage !
As a UK citizen setting up a new business in Austria, renovating a not-yet-finished-house in Tuscany and now another project in the Dordogne. Please balance it out well. Finish the basics in your your job first in order to have a clear mind to handle both projects! See you soon!
I am happy to see that you are back. Good luck with both houses. Thank you and take care.
beautiful old house! Im so glad to see you back and well. Taking care of old business is tough but you got this. Happy to see you :)
She left your clothes and books so neatly. She must have cared for you very much and hoped you would return. It’s all very sad but glad you have found happiness now.
Well I explain the reat in the next video
You've been in my thoughts lately, and I was beginning to wonder what was up. Good to know you're alright.
Glad you showed up! The house is very beautiful and I imagine that you took a great step back in time when you remember the time you lived in the house. So many memories and objects left behind, it gives a certain nostalgia! Good luck on this new mission ☺️
Well, you certainly know how to surprise your viewers. Glad you are ok. We all worried about you.
Raff glad you are well! Funny to see your old cloths I bet. Gave me a chuckle. Okay how about some detail regarding an eight year lapse. You buy her out or you bought her out of the home. Devil is in the details as they say. Best Thomas
Yes it’s a little heartbreaking.
Lovely home. Hopefully it will be a lovely home again. The vines are lovely but the price they exact by destroying structure is too high.
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Great to see you back Raff, glad everything is OK and looking forward to seeing more of the Not Useless Yet French episodes 😀 👍
What a lovely house. I imagine you really are full of emotion seeing it again. I love the arched beams. No doubt you will bring back the Grand Old Lady better than ever. Thanks for bringing us along.
Welcome back! Good to see you are ok. Renting this house out will be a good income for you to continue your project in Italy. Facing the past isn’t always easy but you will be very busy while you’re at the house, and another aspect is you will see her past beauty come back to life 😊
Thank you for sharing your trip and return to your old house, I am sure it's brought back many memories both good and bad. Your are there now, and you'll bring this lovely house back to life and put the past to rest. I look forward to seeing you bringing it back to its glory.
It was touching that you included all of us in this trip as well as seeing your house in France for the first time in 8-9 years! I can imagine how many mixed emotions you are feeling. Having revisited old 'homes' after years of absence, I remember it as if sort of in dream; like I am remembering myself as another character at quite a different time of my life. It is important to let your soul absorb all the changes and appreciate the good experiences you had from that life and now the progress you've made in your present life with your family.
Very well said
Phew, glad you're back!
Hello my dear, what a lovely house. I am glad you are well and I will enjoy your content as you are able to provide it. Take care of yourself.
Absolute monster of a spider. Window would have remained closed for the foreseeable future.
Ha you have never been to Australia then 😂 #huntsman spider
Haha, he’s fine
We're all so happy to see you well and on your new adventures, we're there with you ,god bless
I was checking to see if you had any updates and here you are 😊
I also checked, happy to see you back 😊
An interesting past as well as the present! I love following all footage,it makes my life a doddle. You’re teaching me how not to get into flaps over nothing. Thanks for all your hard work.😃😄🧐
Wonderful!
Have missed you! And so glad to see you well…was worried about you. Will look forward to following wherever this adventure takes you……it’s a beautiful property that needs some TLC……
Nice to see you again, and what a surprise!
Delighted to see you return to YT...have been looking out
for your renovation project in Italy.......so interesting.
Cheers
So happy to see you. Hello from Virginia USA.
Ohh yayyy! I knew I was missing one of my favorite channels. I've been thinking about you not too long ago as I haven't seen you since your last update right before Easter. What a beautiful house and village! Always happy to see you and your DIY projects. So much to learn and appreciate what you do. And thank you for letting us see yet another of your beautiful home in France this time. Can't wait to watch what's in the pipeline. Take care:)
Glad you are back 😊
It's always nice to see your videos. This looks like a new project. Can't wait to hear what your long term plans will be once you get the place sorted out.
Oh my goodness it's so good to see you ! glad all is well with you. Good luck on your new job. Don't keep us waiting to long for the next vlog okay😊
Good luck with your new project, stay well.
Wonderful to see you back. the house in France is quite nice. It seems to be in good shape after sitting empty so long. Looking forward to part 2. You certainly have some serious outdoor work to accomplish. Good Luck
Awesome to see you back man, what a great house in France. Amazing condition all considering
Glad to see you are OK. Life always finds a way to show you the real priorities And like the old saying goes ... if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. Looking forward to seeing how the new old house comes along.
Bless you Christ, Raff!!🤗🤩🤗It's always good, to have your own spare den.
Charming house. Revisiting past chapters of our lives can be tough.
So glad you’re going to save this beautiful gem of a home! You are certainly able to do it!
I definitely would need a broom to knock down cobwebs and bug spray !!!! I’m not a princess but I don’t do bugs!!
France looks beautiful. You would thoroughly enjoy New York State: Adirondack Mts,Lake George, Finger lakes, beautiful hills, waterfalls and glens and history. New England is beautiful as well. Although videos you’ve shared with Austria are amazing!!!!
It really is good to see your smiling face again! We all admire your strength and bravery. It’s a brave man who can face his past in order to move forward!
So happy to see you back again looking forward to seeing what you do next
Love the pebble floor in the barn. Looking forward to seeing the yard cleared and learn more of your plans and the town. Glad you are making progress on solving the problems with the videos.
Just thought of you another day wandering if you are ok. Here you are. Looking great. You look like you've lost somevweight.
It's such a lovely house. Looking forward to seeing more of it.
I can't tell you how nice it is to see you again. As you might have gathered, we were all concerned. Another hidden gem...I LOVE IT. Keep sending the videos. 🍻
An explanation why you deserted this house half done, would have been illuminating.
he did, at the beginning when he said he left.
@@joellez6832 Thx, I was up and down at the time, I'll rewatch the beginning.
Why did he leave Italy??
@@annedodd5888 He explains better in the next video: he's had this house in France for 8 yrs, then there was a couple breakup and I guess didn't want to deal with it, I have no idea if there were mutual money issues... but now he wants to fix it up to rent. He will remain in Italy and I suppose goes back and forth between the UK and Italy because he is still working in the UK.
A bit complicated ay? 😵💫
Don't be sorry that it took you a while to upload something. Completely understand, you have a busy life! With that being said, I'm so happy you're back! Thank you for the update and thank you for bringing us with you on this trip. Even though the trip seems to be a bit bittersweet, I still appreciate that you're sharing a small part of the story with us. Lovely house you've got there in France as well. Must say that I'm quite surprised how nice it looked inside - expected something completely different, when I saw the exterior, haha. I always get so so happy when I see that you have uploaded a video, and I will look forward to the future ones as well. Thanks again, you're the best!
Thank you so much for the encouragement
You are back 💕💕💕💕💕
Glad you're back 🎉🎉
Your videos are always a breath of fresh air, keep up the great work.
Thank you for sharing this very personal journey. We missed you.
It’s great to know all is well-sort of, anyway. If only I could, I would take on this rental challenge in a heartbeat! All the best as you sort things out. Looking forward to updates! Stay well!
Have missed your videos. Onto a new adventure.
Yay, you're back. I was starting to worry that something had happened. That's a lovely little house. At least the animal was nice enough to go to the bathroom in the bathroom, and not elsewhere😂
So glad all is well! Was a little concerned. The Dordogne is my favourite and heading there in three weeks!! Good luck with the fix up!
Good to see you again, & what a great house. You are truly an international person, with homes in Italy, Germany & France. You are a Very fortunate person. When I grow up I want to be like you! HAhAh Good Luck with all the new projects.
Glad your back, Raff. You will fix those projects in a flash. Looking good, sir!
Hello! Good to see you back. I love the house. I’m sure it will make a great rental. I look forward to the videos you’ll share in the French house.
I definitely want to see a Before and After of that overgrown yard and garden!! That alone would make a great vlog.
phew, so glad you're okay! I felt the anxiety in the car about what would be awaiting you and the relief when you saw it wan't so bad haha. Good luck!
Glad to see you back again, thanks for the update !
Made my Friday 😂, good to see you back.Going back is never easy, take care of yourself. Can't wait to see the progress 💪
Welcome back! Such a beautiful home. Hopefully someone will take you up on renting it 💕
I’m so glad to see you again! I kept popping back to your channel to see if you’d put a message up and was quite concerned. When you don’t know what’s happened to someone, you always fear the worst! The house in France is lovely! ❤️xx
Happy to see you back!
So good of you to take us along. Loved your description as you travel the motorway.
Can feel your sadness going back into your house. Sometimes we have people in our past that we cared for Send good thoughts & leave it there❤️. You have a beautiful house.
Will you rent it or sell it? All best
No sadness at all really
Welcome back! You have been missed, Lucky that there wasn’t any squatters in your house! 😮
Glad you’re back. Was worried.
Good to see your return.
So happy to see you back.
You need to charge the spiders rent. 😊😊. Surprisingly good condition considering.
Thanks for coming back to us….was expecting the place to be a ruin but it’s not too shabby! Hope you can get it rented & enjoy the income!
Glad you are back !
Great to see you again.
Raff, SO great to see you again!
I am sorry that you have had so much trouble but I am glad you are back on line .
It was good to hear you during the long drive and maybe we were a bit of company for you. I have been in and out of the Toulouse area as we have friends in the Lot. And yes so many castles and amazing how many are lived in. Imagine taking care of one of those?
The place in France looks like it could be a great rental but more work for you. I can understand not parting with it.
We are here for you so will look forward to your next video. Xo
Ooo so exciting! A new project! Hope someone steps up to do it! When a beautiful part of France. Good luck
Welcome back. Well done 👍
Glad to see your back really missed seeing your videos. Cant wait to see what you do to this beautiful house gardens etc. Would love to live in France but doubt i could afford the rent on this property. Looking forwards to seeing more videos.
Glad to see you. You have been missed. Take care and see you soon.
Good to see you again! Hope you and the family are well !
Good seeing ya & glad you are back here!
So thrilled to hv you back!
thank you taking us along with you on this adventure to your French home.
I'm glad you are back! I really like the French house, and I can't wait to see more of it.
At 7:50 - It looks like you could be driving down parts of I-5 in Oregon! Very similar at this time of year. Grass Fields, Red Clover, Trees! :)
Happy to see this and that you're back on YT. 😊
Glad the house is still livable and you are ok, what an adventure life is?...❤
Excellent to see you back and know that you are well. This house is wonderful. Thank you for sharing your return with us 😊
Glad to hear you are ok. Thanks for sharing your adventure. Good luck on your next project!
Wow! That was super interesting! Glad to see your back and your new adventure. Thanks for bringing us along.
Glad to see you’re back online. It’s always good to see you, even when not online for a while. Life goes on , right!
Quite an emotional time arriving there at first I bet, but you can do this, you are a strong man. Renting it out or even using it through a holiday letting firm will at least save your investment in this house. It should be a great investment at least. You have a second holiday home in the meantime. So glad we all get to see you this weekend and your adventures in life.
Take care and be safe! All the best, M.
It's quite lovely with some very nice touches! That will be even more beautiful when it's finished!
Oh, and the bells, I love the bells!
Nice to see you again good luck 🍀 with your house ☕👍🤗
Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤
How exciting, that's just how we feel every time we return to our holiday home after six months, we are very near to you in the Limousin. Looking forward to seeing you tackle the garden
Yes you are here now! Let the trimming begin and sleeping arrangements be made.
Just discovered you! I appreciate your journey, understand it and am so happy that you’re back on a path to find what you’re seeking. I send my best wishes!
Welcome back. You have had some much going on. Loosing control of your channel and thankfully getting it back. Going back to your old house after so long. Seeing you're old stuff. Look after yourself
Have missed you so is great to see you. Love that area of France and will be there in June. Looking forward to watching you catching up with this lovely house and area.
Hello Raff from Vancouver, BC, Canada 🇨🇦. All the best to you on your new venture and thank you for taking us along.
Its nice to have you back also
That was a lovely surprise to find you back again and obviously there were many of us feeling that way. Let's get back to it.
Glad you're back. What an exciting project. Gonna be in that area in couple of weeks, so it was really cool to see where I'll be driving. Bonne Chance
Yay! You're back! I'm so relieved things are ok with you and the house in Italy. The house in France is lovely too. It will make a great rental. The outbuildings are interesting also. Maybe multiple units!?! I've never made it out of the States. Someday. In the meantime I'll live vicariously through your adventures!
Great to see you back and your looking well. Absolutley love the french house . The gardens not to bad considering the length of time its been empty.
What a great house, its not in bad shape at all! People have been respectful, which is gratifying. So nice to hear your voice again.
Congratulations on the new job, too!