Rob and Leslie's 2024 French Advent: Day 13

[@jillphillips3227]

Loving the Christmas carols you and Leslie recorded in the cathedral.....so beautiful! Yeah on all the progress on the electric upgrades! Agree with Leslie on bathroom vanities......ugh, just nothing special just like most of the new houses in France......just rectangular and snore! I've managed to find a couple of lovely dressers than have been turned into vanities......and for a small amount of money, I have bathroom vanities of real wood and charm. ADORE your amazing find on the twin brass lanterns! I'm always look for these on my brocante jaunts! Cheers!

[@cdh2328]

Thank you Leslie fro singing with Rob. It was lovely. Too short, but lovely.

[@catherinemathias3456]

Loved the singing!!! ❤❤❤ So thankful for both you and Leslie and your commitment to spread the gospel to young people!!!

[@donnadodman8865]

Love listening to the two of you caroling together. Sounds beautiful!

[@janisagresta6586]

I agree about the bathroom vanities. Maybe you could customize your own using an antique dresser.

[@annetowner5447]

If you do this, you have to make sure you put a modern varnish on it so that the water doesn't ruin it. I have a beautiful sideboard antique buffet I bought. I didn't know how fragile it was. I put it by our dining table to act as extra food space, but when a little water got on it, it left a permanent stain.

[@janisagresta6586]

@ have a piece of marble cut to fit. That would be stunning

[@rickflood]

Meant to tell Leslie, if you want to see that green tile in situ, Bordeaux Life here on youtube has posted a video of the same or very similar tile in a renovation they are doing.

[@sherrithompson5418]

I was just about to say the same thing! Ed and Anna did a great job with the green tiles in a tiny bathroom

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

It’s the same, they buy most everything from Leroy Merlin. Even that black and white tile Edd used at the passion project and the Château; you can tell if a Brit has remodeled a place that’s for sale…they all use that black and white, those hanging vanities in wood, red modern kitchens. 😂

[@susanamann1806]

Those tubs can be re enameled.🤗

[@BColliegal]

Those are some beautiful lanterns.

[@CatMindy2187-o4v]

Wonderful, wonderful singing!!!

[@wendyscott7432]

Well said Rob. I am an NFP Director, an Educational Designer and a Christian. Well explained, displayed integrity.

[@LMB-vj4we]

I wish you both all the best in your future endeavours with the chateau and Christian learnings. I love what you're doing for the youths and the values you extend as well. Awesome job!!

[@floridasunshine3916]

Another great video. And OMG the singing is amazing 😀

[@AtlantaGarden]

Your hearts are in the right place, and that goes a long way. ❤

[@CatMindy2187-o4v]

I learned so much on n your non profit talk, very interesting... Im glad to be able to support you...!!

[@tory5325]

The shot of the chateau at the end 👌! It is breathtaking.

[@lorassorkin]

I immediately thought of the basement hallway when you showed the lanterns. I imagine someone told you this, but there is a fairly recent episode of How to Renovate a Chateau where Anna refinishes a tub. She did show the products used too. Good luck with that!

[@DianeHeeney]

Love the music...I was singing tenor with you. :)

[@dennisswan4982]

A hedge of boxwoods behind the electrical junction box might be a way to hide the solar panels from the chateau.

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

They need different shrubs…they already have the box worm infestation. 😢

[@trigger4418]

Your singing is beautiful 😍 I am really enjoying your video's xxx

[@VT-uj5mu]

You could make your own vanity. Get a washstand or chest of drawers or cupboard at the brocante that you like and convert it to take a sink and plumbing. It will need to be a suitable height. You could do a vessel sink or inset. Vessel might be easier.

[@rickflood]

Oh man, all that bed linen, kinda makes you appreciate a good old sleeping bag! ;-)

[@lizmasi9918]

Beautiful "Oh holy night." I agree with the ugly vanities. I would look for a nice dresser and convert it. We are planning to move to France next year and am in disbelief as to the lack of storage in bathrooms and kitchens over there, let alone closets.

[@debbierudolph9489]

Your voices are stunning 😊

[@bobimt77]

Beautiful hymn at the end!

[@debbiecagliarini4421]

Hi, found the explanation about the non profit very interesting and what a wonderful thing it is.

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍I see a brocante bought unit being made into a vanity unit 😊

[@mfamily05]

Just a thought about refinishing tubs and tile. Epoxy coating can make everything like new, even though it stinks for a few days. It could be a quick fix if you can find that service in France, and IF you can continue to live with the current configuration of the bath room

[@jerrielindsey5939]

I would think adapting a old cabinet from a brocant for the bathroom would give the unique vibe you are looking for?

[@annetowner5447]

Test the tub for lead paint before replacing the tub paint, so you don't accidentally inhale lead paint dust when refinishing it and wear proper protection if needed.

[@victoriafischer5866]

Oh!!! You own the chateau

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

Rob too right buddy that was complicated about the non-profit and the current Visa restrictions in France, how do you overcome the Visa issues? This would solve a couple of issues, food for thought, thinking about that better head down to the Au Pettit Bangcois in Bauge en Anjou for dinner with Lesley 🎄😇🙏🏰

[@maryquinn1706]

Please pray for my son Philip that he can come home. Thanks, Mary Jane

[@maryquinn1706]

Thank you🙏

[@beverlysmith9854]

I love the tub and a antique vanity would be beautiful. I read a similiar article about Goodwill thats why I don't donate to them.

[@victoriafischer5866]

Could any of the other 7 board members come live there as well?

[@chateaudelagrifferaie953]

We do take staff every session, usually 3-5 "adults" and 4 graduate assistants from previous years. The staff have included 4 of us on the board so far. Leslie and I direct the program, so we recruit staff, and for the most part we've gone with folks we know and have seen in action.

[@pptnl518]

interesting non-profit explanation. I just wonder how the French state looks at all of this. Are you not supposed to be some sort of non-profit under French law too? There also seem to be quite some issues under international private law and tax law in regard to inheritance law and inheritence tax for the chateau...

[@chateaudelagrifferaie953]

We are definitely started on forming an association 1901 in France. (French non-profit). Our mayor also suggested it would be a good idea.

[@peterincork3121]

I've seen those tiles in this video channel...I'm not sure I would do them vertically ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYGVZKSlo6x4bac

[@aimswanson1]

Goodwill CEO makes $175,000.00. They do good work and hire lots of homeless etc. and train people. Don't believe the rumors about Goodwill.

[@LindaDavis-hi2un]

I’m with you Leslie on modern looking boring! You can’t beat traditional or as I like to call it classic. Steal of a deal on the lanterns! I love bargain shopping.

[@gingermonette7455]

Leslie- For your vanity, get an old dresser or sideboard from a brocante and convert to vanity!! Tub refinishing: Chateau channels "Growing in France" and "How to renovate a chateau without killing your partner" have re-enameled porcelain tubs.