Château de la Grifferaie: S5, E17: "Keep Moving..."

[@deb.m.7458]

This channel is remarkable because of your efforts. You’re following your dream of starting a non-profit, renovating a beautiful chateau, being authentic to your viewers and wanting to contribute to the community. Love your values and the Lord Bingley cameos. ❤

[@CrazyArtistLady]

Personally as much as I dont like ads in video or the sponsored video type ads, I know that its a way to support you. So I'm willing to live with it.

[@rt3box6tx74]

Same here. I can live with those ads if this channel can benefit. Rob - don't sell yourself short- go for a sponsorship that'll send you a nice sized tractor w/wide mower and front end scoop. You can get a great pto-driven chipper - I can think of 100 projects you could use one for. Beautiful color for that little room Leslie. 🩵

[@ellebelle8515]

@@rt3box6tx74 I agree.

[@kindlydude]

It's the American way ...or the way of anyone who believes in free-enterprise. Nothing wrong with salesmanship, if the thing you are selling has intrinsic value. Let your viewers decide what is of value. @@rt3box6tx74

[@margaretfrosst575]

Awesome job uncle Glen & friends.So glad your getting some great weather sure making for some beautiful views .Can't wait to see some more green outside my window. Also I don't t mind watching ads or anything else to help support you anyway I can.

[@yolandagofigure]

I agree. Jesus says you don't have because you don't ask. James 4 is the negative side of Jesus' words in John 16. James 4:2-You do not have because you do not ask. John 16:24-Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.

[@lydon1200]

I get so much enjoyment (at no cost to me) from watching your channel. If you ever find products that you truly like and would like to have them sponsor a video - I would be happy to listen. You put in a lot of time and energy and I'm sure a sponsorship would be helpful with the upkeep of the Chateau.

[@Sue-u6z]

I got ya regarding the butter! I found the best butter of my 67 years at ALDI'S! I like the salted butter. I didn't know that a grilled cheese was AMAZING with the right butter! Or toast, biscuits, mash potatoes, EVERYTHING! Oh the little things in life that make a huge difference!

[@kindlydude]

We buy Irish butter ...but I'm willing to try French butter!!

[@lauraturner1290]

The roof is astounding 🎉, it’s beautiful in the backdrop to the perfectly manicured lawn! Great job Rob!

[@RosasCabin_AIRBNB_USA]

Maybe you can resurrect some of those chimneys in your Chateau so that you can make use of all that beautiful 150 year old wood that they just cut down. Freezing in the Winter is crazy when you have a forest full of wood that needs to be used. 🧐. Just my opinion. God Bless, y’all!

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

I have seen another chateau channel that installed flexible flues down the old chimneys, so I would assume Rob would have to clean out the debris to allow these flues to be installed

[@Kathy-WV]

I actually like the two tone lighting colors outside. The white with the more yellow light inside the windows and door is nice, It makes an interesting contrast of color.

[@LindaDavis-hi2un]

Ya’ll have the most beautiful chateau of all I’ve seen. I love your videos and perseverance.❤😊

[@celsal2000]

Hi Rob and Leslie, I saw another chateau channel that was using a specific type of paint that was mold and mildew resistant. Probably a primer. I just wanted to mention it, it might be something to look into with the mold problems you’re dealing with. Blessings.

[@yolandagofigure]

Yes... I agree that they should be using that kind of paint.

[@heathercave]

As children we had to scrape our old farmhouse… just the bottom three or four feet of the house. We scraped and then used those large wire brushes, which really were so great at getting off the remaining loose paint. I remember being so thankful for those wire brushes… for a 10 or 11 year-old to remember something - that wasn’t Nancy Drew of Laura Ingalls Wilder - remarkable. So, perhaps worth a try if you haven’t already. PS love seeing all that you two are doing… lovely.

[@yolandagofigure]

Same color my bedroom. 💙 . Good job. 🌹🇨🇦🇫🇷 Psalms 91. God bless you both my brother and sister.

[@amysimpson646]

You need a slightly curved scraper for the mouldings. Would be much easier. They sell sets of different sizes.

[@lisakilmer2667]

Hi guys, I told the folks at Journey to the Chateau about your "siege tower" solution for painting a stairway and they have borrowed the idea for theirs. They chose to paint a PVA sealant on their ceilings to prevent paint peeling, so you might want to borrow that idea in future. They showed a newly finished ceiling, with paint peeling in a small area where they missed the PVA - very pronounced peeling. I imagine it would be worth a try!

[@ellebelle8515]

I saw them mention that. They really read their comments, so this suggestion was a great help to JttC.

[@dorinefowke4558]

As you walked us through the guest suite last week, I was struck by the incredible amount of work you've done on just those two rooms (the bedroom and ensuite). When you stop to consider how much more you've tackled and finished it's pretty amazing. Wow! Praying for good health, strength and wisdom to keep it all balanced.

[@deborahmeeker8413]

Rob any French products that you use that we can get in the US do it PLEASE. Then have them pay you in product to help feed the students. Also would be interested in seeing you guys make crepes batter and test different crepe makers. Love everything you guys upload.

[@niamhdalymcgrath]

I love the difference in lights it’s like moonlight and candlelight

[@susanamann1806]

Does it matter as long as it gets done. Take a breathe. Looks better than when arrived. It is a happy chateau. Just think ,no rain in chateau. Thank you roofers.

[@hollykeller1545]

My little white doggie also stands on the top step and barks exactly like that at the yard! So cute!

[@debreid3366]

I have used a battery drill with a gentle brush to remove old chipped paint quickly. A gentle hand gets the loose off without damaging the wood itself. Also helps to slightly sand paint remaining. Just an idea ! I just love the progress!

[@RonRobertson-lafrance]

Once you have that tree cleared out where you have all the rhododendrons, I have a suggestion, why not plant lots of woodland bulbs, like Wind Anemones, Snowdrops (Perce neige in French), "English" bluebells, etc., as well as ones that bloom later like Martagon lilies (they are excellent around rhodies), and maybe some smaller types of ferns, and in the sunnier areas various species of cyclamens and fritillaries, it's possible to have some kind of cyclamen in bloom almost the entire year. I bet that'd look amazing. If they're happy (and I bet they would be), they'll spread on their own pretty quickly, especially after a few years. And some of those bulbs you can get by the hundred for a cheap price because they grow so easily. And one thing you might want to try is Bear Garlic ("Ail des ours" in French), which is beautiful, spreads, and the new leaves in Spring are an incredibly delicious flavouring and salad ingredient. They're beautiful in bloom, too. If you decide you want to do something with that, and need help with how to site them, etc., I might well be able to come down and help (I live in Normandy). The time to plant them is in autumn, but you need to order them in summer (and most are very inexpensive). Just plant groups of the same thing rather than mixing them all up to have the best impact, and most natural look. With all the years of leaf fall, etc., in there, I'm sure you'd have fantastic soil that will suit them beautifully.

[@lhildebrand8650]

Ail des ours - that's interesting. I might have some of that around here! I've noticed a garlic scent on some greenery before.....I'll have to check that out :)

[@RonRobertson-lafrance]

@@lhildebrand8650 It has foliage that looks similar to that of Lily of the Valley, but it's softer. One does have to be careful to have the right thing so you don't ingest something that smells right but is toxic.

[@lisac1110]

I love sitting outside and listen to the day wake up the most peaceful and melodic time of the day all the best 😊😊😊❤❤

[@misamsung6191]

We've brought Irish butter from Ireland to Canada. What we've done is freeze the butter in Ireland and put it in a insulated lunch bag along with a freezie pack in our checked luggage. It made the trip fine from Dublin to Montreal. Funny how the butter tastes so much better than ours.

[@francineclave2207]

Rob, I sure enjoyed your butter talk! I have heard you talk about the French butter and another American cook in France, “Entertaining with Beth” also RAVE about the butter and french salt. So I bought some French President butter here in the US at my grocery store and unfortunately it’s not the same quality as what you are talking about. God bless your friends and family for helping you work on the grounds. I can’t wait to meet the Mayor! Hope he lets you tape him. Have a great week.

[@rt3box6tx74]

Since I first tried the expensive Irish "imported" butter a few yrs ago, I've noticed they've franchised US companies to produce it. Now it's only slightly better than our top brands. What tipped me off was that it's wrapped in parchment now, instead of foil as it originally was. I guess we don't deserve a choice to enjoy an occasional gourmet treat.

[@gingermonette7455]

Any town with architectural treasures (and recognizes they are treasures) would be thrilled to have people restoring and lovingly caring for it. How about having a work day for each student session? They could accomplish a lot and they would feel a sense of pride at 'leaving it better than they found it.'

[@shirleygraham6229]

I wonder if it is worth mentioning your electricity bill to the Mayor? Perhaps he knows ways and means to deal with that huge problem. Just a thought. That end room is lovely. Wouldn't I love that as an office. Probably never get any work done. Best wishes to all workers.

[@andreadern4463]

🍃🌳 Nice way to end on that incredibly beautiful chandelier…💚💚💚🍃

[@pattimeredith9621]

Lo e the "deep thoughts" with Rob. And very glad the weather is warming for you!!!

[@annlawrence852]

I’ve been painting my bookcases crown molding kitchen cabinets for the last two months and I found a quick fix to not have to work so hard to get the brushes clean. I’m using a brush with black bristles and it comes clean so easy so just a suggestion that might help… I’m sure they come in different sizes. I use a small one because they’re lighter … Maybe an inch across. You’re doing a great job.❤❤❤

[@LindaDavis-hi2un]

Yes, I can hear the birds…so peaceful.

[@sheilachiles7507]

Hello from South Africa. Love your channel.

[@katepenk3401]

If you want to remove the black from the exterior steps, Clorox does owners. Love your channel. You two are my favorites and you are doing an amazing job on the fabulous chateau!

[@Sue-u6z]

I believe this channel has praying people. I desperately need prayers for my precious granddaughter & 8 month old baby, Evelyn Rose. They lived with us, until our Landlord said they couldn't bc of ""liabilities" 🤔 She has Ehlers Danlos, & a blood clotting disorder & is a hard worker. She recently had emergency surgery, & lost her job. She's NEVER been an issue, no drug's, alcohol or carousing. They have 3 weeks to homeless. My husband, 68 works 2 jobs with a kidney transplant. I raise our 15 yo autistic grandson, myself multiple health issues. PRAY for a miracle. My heart is broken 💔 😭 She's such a a great gal, & never thought about aborting our sweet great granddaughter. Having severe female issues, she was told she would probably not ever have a child. She had to take blood thinner shots in her stomach the whole pregnancy. When God's people pray, miracles happen. Thank you

[@yolandagofigure]

Psalms 23

[@carolranes91]

When I was young I worked for the Federal Milk Market Administrator. In the USA they regulate the price of milk. I learned to only eat dairy from ‘Grass Fed Cows”. Grain fed cow milk causes our bodies to create inflammation because grains are not natural to our bodies The French take very good care of their pastures where the cows graze. The composite of the grasses is what gives the butter flavor. You can choose butter with or without salt. They may also have butters with chives, truffles, garlic, etc just like in America but it is the quality of the grass. In Canada there are some great producers of grass fed butter but the grasses on our continent are very different so you will never be able to get the same flavor. The French are masters at dairy and their cheeses are the best. When in the USA try the grass fed but I am able to buy French, Irish, and Scottish diary products here in the USA. I live on the east coast of Virginia along the Atlantic and we easily get the best dairy from France. Also try the Japanese butter if you are on the west coast. Be sure to get their grass fed but I think most of their dairy is grass fed. I think grain fed is recent with some of their beef but if it is grain it is the best grain.They are persnickety about their food!

[@ChristineKelly1000]

Two words for you Kerry Gold.😊❤

[@suehall3298]

Another interesting video 🤗👍 🌹💐🌹☕🍰☕🍰 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@kellylarson3020]

Another great video. Have you ever thought of signing up to get "work away" help? I know I would love to come help you with your chateau. That is a great color for your benches and the crown moldings look beautiful now.

[@katherineleavitt7275]

I'm so excited you found quite a few Rhododendron living in your woods, I can't wait to see them come to life again and start to bloom. Kathy USA 🇺🇸

[@SpanishEclectic]

Never did I think I'd have to spend so much time figuring out light bulbs! I feel you on the color difference. Fifteen year life is great, but then when you go to replace your 'flame' style white glass 60 watt bulbs they are discontinued. Bleh! But great to see your lemon tree doing well. And I totally agree, Rob, that too many people are 'killing themselves' for more money and more things. My grandfather used to say that advertising creates a need where is none. It gets frustrating when people want to know why you drive an old(er) car, don't want a bigger house, and aren't always going on vacations or buying the latest tech. I couldn't hear your birds because ours are going nuts this morning, especially the very loud mockingbird who steals everyone else's songs. I haven't heard the "car alarm" bird yet this year, lol. Happy Spring!

[@sharongruener6078]

The trim in the bedroom looks great as do the benches. Good work.. Blessings.

[@clairetremblay3023]

It's beautiful to listen to your gratitude. Love that. ♥

[@hollykeller1545]

Outdoor lighting is looking good❣️👏🏻👏🏻

[@carolranes91]

I just remembered I had food shipped from Harrold’s in London to my home in Virginia instead of carrying it back. It was very reasonable because they do a lot of it.If you go to one of the big French food stores you could probably get it shipped back pretty reasonably!

[@AtlantaGarden]

Get the laser leveler! Your fellow Canadian on the Manor & Maker vlog received one and used it, filming while he did. It was interesting and it didn't really feel like an ad. He didn't jam it down our throats to go buy one. You should give it a view for presentation ideas & see what you think. April is a glorious month & thank you for sharing the views 😍

[@carladejonge4951]

Your chateau is so beautiful! God will bless your efforts and bring students who need your help, with God at the helm!❤

[@jeanettewhite2144]

Wow great video guys. Love the colour of the benches and the crown moulding looks well after your hard work. You are doing a great job guys 🙏

[@kathymalloy6246]

That’s great! My sister loves butter. But it would melt if I had it mailed. lol! Exciting watching you both working on the chateau! 😘👏👏

[@hello15848]

Maybe the Mayor can aid you in getting the roof piece rebuilt and reinstalled back into the roof. Maybe the community will even pay for it.

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

Would not take to much to fix up and repair it would be the cost of a fairly big EWP to re instate

[@lmaier5171]

The front hedge should probably needs fertilizer & then be considerate of maybe a systemic to keep the fungus bugs from hurting it! Your lilacs are lovely as are the roses!

[@yolandagofigure]

.. the lighting is beautiful... As it is.

[@acadacad1]

I think the secret to the butter is the milkfat content. The type of cow and the type of grass it eats makes a big difference. The minerals feeding the grass is the base of the taste.

[@ChristineKelly1000]

Irish Kerry Gold.😊❤

[@ameliamiller9657]

It’s would be interesting to do a video of “then and now”. Taking clips of when you first arrived to the progress now. Maybe a student could help you edit as it takes so much time! The chateau is so livable and fresh. When you first started it was like camping in a neglected building. So much progress 🎉😮😊

[@keithoneil9274]

French butter has a higher fat content than north American butter. I agree that French dairy products are better than in North America. High fron Canada.

[@ukpaullouis2708]

Loved the Tree planting story as I too spent quite a few summers up in northern BC planting my way through University. As we are close in age Rob, you never know maybe we were up there at the same time. Did you ever have a few days off in Prince George between jobs? 🤣 Crazy times good memories.

[@chateaudelagrifferaie953]

Only did it the one year and we had almost no days off :/ But yes, Prince George for at least a couple days.... Civilization....

[@Rkoverit]

Have you considered offering a high school spring break retreat? Maybe a French spring thaw? 😊

[@natasha1369]

He really needs protective gear on, those special pant for chainsawing. Nice of him to do the dangerous job. Some of those are heavy after awhile and that's when accidents can happen. Just grab a pair next time your at the hardware store so anyone can strap them on and be safe.❤

[@kathyvick2710]

Rob…..I think the color in the room you scraped and painted the crown molding is…..blue. It doesn’t look purple at all. Now it could be blue with a touch of purple but…..I’m not seeing it. I really like the color….very chateau. 😉💙🐶🍷👍🏻🙏

[@guyprot-zq1dz]

Pour les travaux, demander au maire, s'il connaît des écoles de menuiserie et de maçonnerie dans la région qui pourrait vous aider gratuitement, seul le matériel est à votre charge, ou mieux des compagnons du devoir😊😊😊😊

[@yolandagofigure]

C'est une bonne idée

[@jameshonan323]

I believe the main difference between butter in Canada and Europe is that there is more water in Canadian butter. The same applies to yogurt, it is much creamier in Europe and Australia than Canada.

[@angelaprior6645]

Rob, re the lights on the Chateau. Looking into Lighting Gels to change the look of the white LEDs.

[@patriciaw5879]

Rob… I love “Rob Talk” time…so funny GOD, christian , Bible, French butter=good… talk about laser or glasses = pass… you have a chateau… money would be good. I would listen. I just started buying French butter in USA and I love it.. it’s all I want to use.

[@paulacorreal1675]

Loving your channel and admire your perseverance in trying to keep the maintenance projects on going. I may have missed this but I’m wondering if you are planning to power wash the steps and balustrades on the porch? I know this would be a huge challenge but I believe it would be a great improvement and brighten them up. Watching from PA, USA.

[@shirleycowell1514]

Angle grinder with brush on for paint stripping

[@LizelleGrobler]

I love the christianity bits you bring in. ♥️🙏🇿🇦

[@derrihanson9876]

If you want it to look yellower add a yellow plastic overlay to your lights.

[@catherinemathias3456]

Rob and Leslie, I totally despise the channels that are now having commercials as they push their products. I watch you because I love what you are doing. To these other channels are bending to meet the money trial. Several of them are also believers in Christ as well. Please keep your videos about your "mission".❤❤❤

[@deb.m.7458]

I know what you mean. Some of those other channels have lost their way and sold out. It’s refreshing to see big feet in flip flips and the dog running around. No big business plan to action for more money and as a bonus, a faith based chat from Rob.

[@lindamounts2193]

You do realize there is a lot of expense to putting out a quality youtube video, right? The ones we watch for free? Cameras, equipment, mics, drones, high speed internet and hours of editing, needed software, computers, etc.. It's not just a fun little home project, oh and then, any ad revenue they make off the commercials? You Tube takes 45% of all of it. I like watching the videos. If they can make a little money to help defray all their expenses and time spent on them, good for them.

[@RaySqw785]

bravo!

[@carolranes91]

THE BENCH! Here is a solution for whenever you face that type of challenge when you don’t wanna start something because you know it’s gonna take a long time or it’s gonna be difficult or it’s gonna be exhausting whatever you keep picturing in your mind that you don’t want to do it! I have always use visualization because a man without vision show parish For all of my projects! During one difficult week, where work was a challenge I had five dogs that was exhausting. My house needed cleaning desperately and like you and the bench I kept saying I don’t wanna start I don’t wanna do it it’s gonna take forever it’s really in need of a cleaning but I caught myself and I thought wait a minute I use visualization for everything. Why don’t I use visualization for this so I literally took five minutes and just stopped what I was doing sat down and spent those minutes visualizing how great I would feel if my house was totally clean the puppies were all clean. Everything was done. I felt so good because I had completed the task. I was looking around and just seeing how wonderfully clean it was just totally completely spotless! And then I just said OK that’s done and went on about my day! A few days later, I was sitting on my porch with my puppies outside, talking to the neighbors and they commented because they had just been in my house about how incredibly clean and lovely my house was I didn’t even realize it until that moment but that task that I was dreading had magically gotten done! I didn’t even really remember doing it. I was just sitting there enjoying the day and it had gotten done! Visualization is absolutely amazing so whenever I have a task that I don’t wanna do I’m dreading that I feel like I’m incompetent to do. I just start and take a few minutes and just see it done and feel so excited and so happy and so wonderful that it’s been done I just look around me. I think about it having been done how easy it was how’s joyful it was And then I just get on with my day and a couple of days later magically it’s always done and I always feel wonderful about it! What we don’t realize is everything that we visualize and I mean everything that we visualize, especially it was strong feelings is what happens so when you are visualizing, how difficult the projects gonna be how long it’s gonna take How uncomfortable it’s gonna be you are actually creating that outcome! So before you go there before you go to that negative state of mind, just stop catch yourself and spend a few moments saying nope I don’t have to have that I can have is feeling wonderful about it being completed about telling myself. What a great job I did how smart I was in the way that I handled the project And how I completed it way before I expected to! I challenge you to take a few moments before you start every single project and see if it makes a difference and then let us know if it works! I would be willing to bet that it works 100% of the time plus it says you from stressing your body and creating ill health. keep going you’ll get there

[@Tmurphy623]

It is the negative dialogue in our head that prevents a person achieving their goals, so what you are staying is to take that negative dialogue and flip it to the positive. I have been putting off a task for various reasons, but I like this approach. The glass half full instead of half empty

[@Alleyporter]

I don’t know how you guys deal with those heights. It makes me so anxious just watching you! Everything looks great! God is blessing your project. 🙏❤️

[@CrazyArtistLady]

On screen the contrasting white light on the outside and yellow inside works. Otherwise it would be the same and blend together.

[@janetwann5578]

You should host craft fairs at the chateau featuring local artists....like every season...charge to have a booth and invite your community.....the booth cost could pay for the catering for the fair...or cost of renovation

[@Tony-InLosAngeles]

I’m too soon 😊

[@chateaudelagrifferaie953]

15 minutes:)

[@barbmurphy3112]

Hi Rob, might just be the angle but when you were talking about the mayor visiting and showing the front view of the chateau the front middle spires and the one to the back of them seem to be leaning to the left??? Hope it’s just the angle of the shot.

[@Shirley-qg3oo]

Leave the outside lights as they are imo. Cheers Shirley in Australia

[@ocanadastandinguard6840]

Wire brush on electric drill or other tool highly recommended.

[@laurieweideman9607]

Could you put a stage light gel in front of your exterior lights to get a warmer tone?

[@Amyhildebrand]

The butter 😂😂😂

[@Amyhildebrand]

Good illustration

[@stephenbembridge9118]

In most case they give one add of the tech side like the ECO power supply its one of the all they ask is if you using to at least show LOGO there is a benefit and its sutile ....My advice is have look at the Pethericks... Wild and Wonderfull and some of the of grid .....you can look at as to how many time you have mentioned Christanity...and that about as mant times you would have to mentions the add and it INCOME

[@garymathews5918]

Are you familiar with the product Kilz primers? Would they help prevent the mold and mildew from returning?

[@oosterhuisd]

Roll me over in the cover, lay me down and do it again.. 🎼

[@oosterhuisd]

Sorry , I’m a Canadian country girl at heart and it just the first thing that comes to mind when I see a bed of clover.

[@bonniegraham2439]

Amish rolled butter!

[@susanamann1806]

What is on the trim? Looks like a glaze??? Oil??? Very odd,could be why the paint peeled.

[@tracypaddy4002]

Trader Joe’s butter is from France. 😉

[@paulavalentine242]

Rob, we are getting a lot of ads on your channel. Having a company sponsor a video, particularly if it’s a product you use and like, is no different and is actually less annoying.

[@jpmcrft]

why dont you use all that wood to heat up the chateau during winter ?

[@evelyndunham5135]

Sounds like Confusuous

[@dianefrazier7789]

Hopefully once she drys out you won’t have so much repainting to do.

[@stephenbembridge9118]

to make a decission on ADDS you need to watch what others do ...the adds are short and sweet cos of the editing time ...not only that they are a form of revenue for the chateau .....so if you look at it....its a no brainer and remember you can only lose it once ...open your mind up cos you make your mind what you advertise...or not but id look at what the other channels do before saying NO to good idea

[@danaparker3840]

Please feel free to promote things you feel worth while. Let God show you his design for your non-profit. As long as you stay true to your beliefs and your relationship with him, there is no "wrong" way.

[@Renfair1985]

I think you should take advertisements if you think they are Legit. You aren’t trying to benefit yourself only your calling! Bringing people to Jesus is worth it. As is the butter