The First Fire At The Château. Ep29

[@ellebelle8515]

Tracy, super mom, an inspiration to all women out there of all generations. Love your family.

[@ruadhscottygirl2480]

Poor Tony. I was feeling your pain lugging that thing up the stairs. I do believe you had the heaviest part!

[@henrycruz1873]

It was great seeing Ash acting like a kid on Christmas Morning because of the fire. 🔥🔥👍🏼👏🏼🥳🍾

[@marshawargo7238]

As I thought too! A kid on Christmas! I've never seen him look that way & it made him appear younger! 👶🐧💦

[@kerneybroussard9937]

Ash, your enthusiasm for the fire is outstanding. With your reaction to the fire was unbelievable. Keep it up.

[@kshudson4285]

I especially enjoyed seeing Ash as giddy as a little kid for the first fire. I so love it when you let us join in on fun things like that. I'm as keen as everyone to see the Chateau decorated, but seeing it becoming a home from an empty building is so satisfying.

[@AvaT42]

I thought that too, Ashley was so happy and giggling with that fire place.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@didierjacob250]

@@chateaudelalacelle bonjour, les électriciens français connaissent très bien leur métier, et utilisent autant, les circuits en série, que les circuits en parallèle , en dérivation, selon les besoins....bien sur...n' allez pas faire croire des choses.....on se débrouille pas trop mal, en France

[@donaldwink3655]

Why is it Mom always seems to have the heavy corner in carrying things. She is a strong woman in so many ways.

[@lianegordon971]

If you buy a removalist trolley that has the 3 wheel system on each of the two sides of the bottom - you can use it to pull things up the stairs much easily. We have one and use it all the time for heavy items. They also generally have a strap that allows you to just pull it out and hook around the item - offering that extra stability. They are not very expensive and will make life so much easier.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@jayneturnbull5041]

Yes I also love the soft accents

[@julieduchek2969]

That was very good advice. I didn’t know something like that is available. Also I did feel sorry for the father and mother who helped that stove. They are really troopers. I also think the fireplace looks much better without the large white tiles. Good job guys! Love the laughter!!!

[@kathywillis7459]

Ashes’ smiles over the first fire are worth a million. So happy for all of you.

[@hmeyers5114]

Just recently started following you wonderful people. Here's how move heavy things like your firebox. Lay planks over your stairs and slide it up. You can have people pushing, and people on top pulling. For the fireboxes, the people pulling can attach ropes to the item and pull from the top. If it is very heavy, use pulleys at the top (with brakes) to help pull. It's how farmers used to get hay into the barn lofts. 😃

[@Nlingenfel]

Great job. As someone who has not had all of life's comforts ( indoor plumbing, windows that opened, cold house when I was young) you appreciate all these things so much and are always grateful. Every morning when it is warm, I say thank you Lord for this warm house. God bless all of you, and you will always treasure working with your family. I was very fortunate to work with mine for years, it's the greatest memory you can have.

[@maxwellcolfax4933]

You need a glass freight elevator through the middle of the turret/stairs to move heavy items and for when you get on in years. I love that you are doing this as a family. Cheering you all on from the States. Cheers!

[@jayneturnbull5041]

You always seem to find a laugh...even when the measurements are wrong...Tracy amazes me with the hard work she puts in. Well done to you all.

[@jameskyle380]

Really enjoying your progress on the renovations. I lived in Normandy France for 7 years and renovated an old village school. classroom became the living room and side entrance. Front part of house was for the teacher. We insulated it as best as possible but oil heating cost a fortune in 2008 and so bought a Villager AHI boiler stove that heated 10 rads. Hot water was a chauffe eau 200 litre jobby. The wood would cost £600 euro for the 7 months of heating. At the time with oil costing £60 a week. Living room was largest room of 35sqm with 4.1 metre ceiling hight. Used insulated board with around overall thickness of 50mm. With the stove the house was warm. Windows we bought at Gavraymat in Gavray. The rear 3 windows had made by them 2metres high by 1.8m wide. Hardwood and double glazed. Front windows 2metre high by 1.2m wide. Altogether around 6k euros. I enjoyed fitting them. What heating are you going to use as radiator fed boiler? Wood pellet, wood gasification? Or just use stoves.

[@lordsleepyhead]

Ash's happy dance is the most precious thing!

[@monalingan9523]

Getting that fire box up the staircase and into the fireplace certainly was a feat! The 12 days of Christmas would be grand! 😊

[@normamurray4450]

YES PLEASE!!!! Do the 12 Days of Christmas....it doesn't matter if they're short, we know they'll be sweet!!!

[@reneedunn7660]

12 days of Christmas, so you don't burn out! Love your vlog and watching each new achievement getting you closer to the finish line...moving in!

[@aussierhino1124]

Love your inspiration and drive 👍. You guys are a testament to hard work and the satisfaction you get from achieving goals…

[@lS-kz2qx]

i sure hope Tony is ok, he was holding his back and looked like he was in a bit of pain, Ash is like a id at Christmas when he lit the fire..lol

[@leneanker9518]

I just love the four of you hard working people. I am SO glad that you share your life at the chateau on KZbin. I enjoy every moment of it. Thank you ❤️

[@susbs]

Me too xx

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you very much 🥰🥰

[@sboo4441]

Lovely to see you all enjoying each other’s company and working shoulder to shoulder. Ashley’s smile says it all re the new fire installation.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Yes he is a little happy with it all 🥰

[@Goodnessgraciius]

Love the idea of the 12 Days of Christmas that way it doesn’t slow down your momentum.

[@heatherdunleavy5551]

12 days of Christmas would be fantastic. Great vlog. Worrying having to lift everything up those stairs - I hope you are all ok. Xx

[@elisabeth6108]

Twelve Days would be great fun if you think you can do it without slowing your momentum getting yourselves settled in, warm and cosy, for the winter. Great seeing the amazing progress. The knowledge and energy of the four of you is awe inspiring!!

[@jim95053]

Stay posting as you are. I love seeing you all weekly, with your family chats at the end. Splendid work progress. And Mom!, lugging that fire thing up all those stairs!! OMG! All you guys are great. Seeing Ash with the smoke from the chimney made me think that a Pope had been selected. LOL

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@pascalineandrey6597]

I love the idea of the 12 days of Christmas! 🎄 Congrats on getting the 3rd floor habitable in such a short amount of time! 👏

[@ruthie293]

The fire brick that you put back into the fireplace looks really good. Hope you put it on the back wall, too. LOVE Ash's reaction to first fire. 12 days of Christmas, yes, yes, yes!!!!

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@shirleyw8531]

I loved seeing Ash do his happy dance when you got the salon fire lit, I can't wait to see him when you get the one on the third floor going. It would be lovely to see a vlog for the 12 days of Christmas, seems more in keeping but happy with whatever you can manage

[@2roddmann2]

After a tough week, this episode made me smile. Congratulations on getting the firebox into the chateau. Great job everyone.

[@kyrvhy]

So great to see Ash Beaming at the sight of the fire. What Joy !!

[@ChristineKelly1000]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. You really need to get the giant tube rubble remover that hangs out the window. You will break your backs trying to remove it by hand.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Yes it would be easier but we are scared it will hit a window and brake, we have one here and was only good for small bits 👍

[@jeangodding6348]

A quick check in each day would be fun , just to see what you’re doing that day . See you Wednesday at the cottage !

[@jts-x5k]

Buy a heavy duty moving trolley, with straps, like professional moving companies use. It was our smartest purchase to prevent back injuries!

[@monicateeling8693]

We'd love as many vlogs as you are able to manage but don't kill yourselves working and vlogging. We understand 👍

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@susanharris8406]

We’ll done, I’m chuffed for you

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you 😊

[@janeboyce3353]

So so proud of you all . What fantastic progress you have all made . Terry ,measure twice cut once ,or measure 4 times and get Ash to check it 😂😂. So you made the hole bigger for the fire ,but now you are not using it!!Why? . I favour 12 days of Christmas ,rather than daily . You have enough to do . Can’t wait till Wednesday,to see the cottage . That salon fire is lovely by the way . Hope Jonathon is ok miss him today .love to all as always xxxx

[@marshawargo7238]

I think it looks better without that "picture frame" around it! Happy Accident!

[@AvaT42]

I favour the 12 days of Christmas too

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@deborahreynolds1552]

Or 2 thick long straps similar to what removal trucks use to strap down furniture that way 4 can still manage the weight without straining your backs, bending whilst weight bearing like that will kill your backs'

[@wondersofwa2792]

Piano lifting straps in future maybe for the radiators to go up the stairs So exciting about the fire Oh wow I'd want that bed all to myself

[@lisakilmer2667]

You guys are doing a brilliant job. Don't kill yourself doing daily posts through December. The 12 days would be a treat, but what you are doing now is fine.

[@joanrush9699]

So great to see you all so happy with the progress, so happy for you all!! Best wishes for the build up to Christmas!

[@monicateeling8693]

Wow you guys are fabulous. It's all coming together. The fire is beautiful. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@gwenowens6727]

I’ve watched your progress from the beginning and it’s just amazing what you’ve managed to achieve, you all work so hard. Great to see the fire in and alight - warmth at last. 🔥 🙌 I like the sound of the 12 Days of Christmas but whatever you decide to film will be lovely to watch. Best wishes from the UK xxx

[@peterwhite9261]

I felt for Tony after lifting that stove up the stairs. Tracy you are strong as an ox. There are as you know unexpected encounters in the insert fireplace!

[@joancunningham1192]

It’s just remarkable the progress that you all make each week! I so enjoy your videos that I am happy with whatever is best for you given all the work at the holidays any way. The 12 days of Christmas does sound lovely though. Thank you to each of you for the joy you bring to us all 😊

[@carolcarol6425]

A stair Walker looks like a good investment and a “rolling dolly” for pushing stuff around inside like oversized fire stoves 😉 great work everybody 👏❤️

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Also some 2 person furniture lifting straps as well. Great for moving everything around plus up the stairs. Good for mattresses etc as well as heavy stuff. I also use a wheeled rolling furniture dolly myself to move furniture by myself. Save your backs and make life easier. Have a look at furniture moving/lifting on Amazon!

[@tc7486]

I would love to see the preparations for Christmas. Can’t wait to see the cottage all cozy with a Christmas tree…as many as you want to do. ❤️😍🎄

[@chrstphr12]

Ash being so excited about the fire brought a huge smile to my face. Good job!

[@lasanimasaussies]

You all are like FaceTiming my best friends. I really enjoy all of you so much.

[@normamurray4450]

Well done...you are such hard workers! Terry you "just " did an excellent job fixing the fireplace problem! So nice to see the fire!

[@bernadettehooper4318]

12 Days of Christmas sounds great. Always happy to see your progress.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

It sounds good 🥰

[@mocarra100]

I don't know how many years this is going to take us guys? But I'm here for the duration lol. I cannot wait to see with this Titanic Chateau will look like, beautiful my guess! I am so up for this adventure! Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖 PS Was Johnathan doing the filming while you all were carry the fireplace upstairs? If so he did a fabulous job! 😊💖

[@ellenbirmingham1404]

Oh, the pure joy on Ash's face when th fire came on! Such exuberance! I would *appreciate* the 12 days of Christmas:)

[@denisemastromina7821]

Oh dear when you realised the stove was too big .. I would love whatever you can do either a vlog a day or the 12 days of xmas no pressure you have enough on your plate

[@noreenen2347]

what a team!

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you 😊

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

Ash just dancing with excitement for the new home fires burning!!! 😊😊😊😊😊

[@kdean9537]

Hi you lovely bunch...great video! The 12 days of Christmas would be great, but don't burn yourselves out meanwhile! You are all so hard working and appreciate you sharing so much! I love the colour of the wood stove in the grand salon, the fire looks so nice and cozy. Thank you, take really good care of yourselves, especially your backs! Much love Kathy x 💖

[@frankmyers1257]

I'm hesitant to use the word "accent" but among the reasons I enjoy watching/listening to your five-person chateau family so much is the melodious way you-all speak. To my American ears, some from the UK speak in a stilted way, others with a harsh accent but your way is almost musical at times. I assume this is a regional language trait, but it interests me.

[@marshawargo7238]

Yes, but I do wonder about their allergy to the letter T, as in Cha-ough & Shu-er? But they do use with Tony Tracey & Terry. (Just Wondering)🐧💕 Such a hard working loving family!🌹💕

[@marthaely8244]

My back hurt just watching you carry that stove up the stairs!

[@caroljuniper5100]

It’s a what is known in England as a Geordie accent - from Northumberland or the north east of the country.

[@richardcully4869]

@@marshawargo7238 Hey Marsha, strange you should say that because as an English person i often notice the American aversion to the same letter! For 'British' or Britain It's nearly always Bridish or Bri'ain or Congradulations with a D sound - the D's for T's seems fairly consistent in a lot of speech. would you agree?

[@Sgirl]

@@richardcully4869 That's regional I'd guess. I'm Californian and definitely pronounce my "T"s and haven't really noticed others don't. Might also be generational. I notice younger kids seem to speak less precisely. Language is a living thing though. Changes drastically through generations. Think of American English as spoken 250 years ago. Totally different from current sentence structure, pronunciation and usage. They would be appalled at our current way of speaking. 😄

[@cherylsmith-bell6509]

I can imagine how wonderful the fire is! A suggestion for some of the old wall paper, use it to line the back of book shelves, and cabinets and closets, if it's in good enough shape and goes with the colors you will pick. Saving history is grand! Love watching your progress!

[@sparky3156]

Just a suggestion - A block and tackle or pulley hoist would make your backs last a lot longer and a debris chute out a window into a bin would be much easier and faster. Check Amazon if you can’t find it locally.

[@anablancas9136]

Yes !!! Twelve days of Christmas vlogs !!! Can't wait !!! 👍👍

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@gayejani350]

Oh my goodness, that struggle up the stairs with the fireplace was painful for even me to watch. You guys need some easier way to save your bodies, as you still have lots to do! With that said, I love watching you all together and with Christmas coming up, I know it will be festive. Twelve Days sounds good. No need to stress yourselves out! We’ll take whatever you can manage. Take care.🥰🇨🇦

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you very much 😊

[@kimstclair1879]

Hi guys from Melbourne, just loved it and a fire and heating just warms my heart. Love those just jobs, they are like the honey do list, they are never ending. Great to se you in such good spirits in the cold weather, cheers Kim 😊💁‍♀️❤🍸🍾

[@christinaapplegate5281]

12 days of Christmas sounds like a more reasonable goal. You may be able to be a bit more detailed and give a fuller perspective. Plus this would give y’all more time for each other during the Holiday season. Looking forward to seeing your next update!

[@catherinem9204]

Exciting times 💖, can't beat a real fire. Got my little woodburner glowing. So lovely this time of year. Happy days 💖

[@sharong8511]

I’m not allowed to burn wood because my mom gets cheaper insurance. I’ve been living with her to care for her so she can stay in her two story house. I miss wood fires!

[@chateaudelalacelle]

It is lovely to have on 🥰

[@dianegraydon1143]

Your filming is lovely...camera in the sky showing beautiful views...your fire side chats are fun talking about your progress..

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@zander8018]

No more waking up and seeing your breath..... 😊😊😊

[@debimacinnis5548]

Great job Ash and Terry I think the fire place looks so much better with the insert gone I am actually glad the fire did not fit the first time. I can now see your vision for your apartment and I think it will be beautiful. Love your vlogs thanks for letting us be part of your journey

[@selojdesigns]

Been watching since the beginning of your channel. It's easy to become attached to all of you. Love your videos and CONGRATULATIONS on the first fire in so many years!!

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@tammiewilson5185]

Wood heat is soooo comforting! I feel Ash's joy!

[@jhbrown1010]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lots of hard work.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@ninianmacmillan-keith7435]

What a lovely group you are. ❤️

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@maureenrose191]

I’m happy with whatever you can manage, always fun and hard work. I look forward to seeing how you are getting on each week. You all work so well together…well on screen you do😂🥂🍻

[@deborahreynolds1552]

12 Days of Christmas, you guys need some time to help Tracey with all those trees and decorations so Tracey's grin can out shine Ash's grin about the first fire and smoke from the chimney! Love your videos regardless or when they are out and your content is always great.

[@patmcloughlin6409]

Ash is sooo cute with his little kids joy at the fire! So beautiful to see

[@yasha.hartberg]

You may have already figured this out, but for moving heavy, awkward items, forearm forklifts are your friend. They look completely daft, but they work amazingly well. You'll wonder how you moved anything without them before.

[@helenalexander2567]

Oh Ash’s response to the fire just made my day, such joy and excitement is priceless. Well done, take care xxxx

[@sallymoffit3751]

A video each day for a month might help build your subscriber numbers but it's a huge undertaking. 12 Days of Christmas sounds right.

[@susandellet7121]

Ashes enthusiasm on fires so infectious

[@chateaudelalacelle]

He is so excited about it all 🥰

[@amyogden7376]

Exciting vlog! And I would love the Twelve Days of Christmas!

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@deniseburgess.5082]

12 days of Christmas would be a treat 🔨🪚🪜🎄

[@42apprentice]

Think you end a block and tackle from one of the windows! 🤪

[@42apprentice]

need*

[@jocquemorrison9785]

Pure joy.... Lovely to see Ash so happy 😊. That was no small feat. Hindsight is always 20/20 but perhaps it not fitting was a very good thing because it allowed you to rebuild the the fireplace box; therefore extending the life. Its fun to see how you get so "tickled" with each other even when something doesn't go exactly to plan. Great job everyone ☺️.

[@toddmartin3936]

I couldn't hold back and give Ash a hug when he cheerfully celebrated the fire with some handclaps. That is so authentic, honest, humble and super cute. Terry do something.....lol.

[@jbart5260]

Terry, you could have had thw last laugh if you found a stash of money hidden in the stones. You two are so sweet and funny

[@larryr.johnson3048]

Of course we’d all love Christmas vlogs in any format or schedule that works best for you. Johanna Maine USA

[@jenniwatson8799]

Ash is adorable, looked like a kid in a candy store

[@wendymorrison5803]

What a magnificent effort to carry that firebox in. The rewards will be more appreciated as the warmth eases sore muscles. Another stage reached. Huzzah.

[@lorrainechircop4411]

12 Days of Christmas sounds wonderful. Please think of yourselves. We are here for your wonderful journey... ❤ 🇦🇺

[@deniseburgess.5082]

Mums where would you be without them 🤗

[@susandellet7121]

Sunset stunning

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@lawrencebaker2318]

We will enjoy whatever you care to share with us. You deserve some time for yourselves, as well! You are making amazing progress!!

[@noreenen2347]

happy to see as many videos as you feel like doing. its looking great

[@chateaudelalacelle]

I think we will do the 12 days 🥰🥰

[@josephinewills8647]

12 Days Of Christmas 🎄 please 👌👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@katherineleavitt7275]

So excited for you all to finally have a working fireplace, your house is coming to life now.

[@junebeuckx6831]

Any videos are great, so maybe 12 days of Christmas might be nice.

[@lindavargas2643]

12 days of Christmas would be amazing

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@lornablencowe1177]

Did you get my email with the picture of the brass coach lamp for £100 on EBay that looked almost identical to the one in the cottage that Tracey wanted! Well done on getting the first fire completed in the château! Xxx

[@nettybubba7730]

How exciting getting a working fireplace in the Chateau, after so long. I would of popped a bottle of champagne for the occasion. Cheers 🥂

[@tomstackhouse6099]

remember - measure twice, curse once ;)

[@chateaudelalacelle]

I know 😂😂

[@esthervonepp8908]

for future you may want to set up a block and tackle system,,a small winch would be an asset also AND a NEW measuring tape..LOL

[@DEVILISH100868]

I also live in France and I have the EXACT fireplace in my dining room

[@berylcarrington9899]

Lovely everyone, so happy to see the fire in the salon, lighting that every day is going to help dry her out slowly, which after so many years, where she probably thought, it was never going to happen again, she will hug you and love you. Did the fire get put in your own little salon? Be lovely to see the bathroom and bedroom done, not finished but getting there. The biggest bit to come, but it will look so amazing when you get that started, you will probably have a "wow" moment when you start to see units and sink etc going in. I dont mind what you choose, i just love watching. Love to all. B