Embracing The Cold! + Thanksgiving in St.Malo

[@rochellenowik9875]

The safety glasses to put together the cat scratching bus.....HILARIOUS!

[@ShellyBomb]

Agreed ... 😂

[@quikgt]

Safety first ‼️

[@heidiraia9902]

I thought the same thing! So funny

[@anuhjarpe1812]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@joyfulthings1]

Never have I ever seen anyone take such efforts to care for animals that are not their own - good job, you are big hearted and kind people.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😺

[@carolranes91]

I have cats that were left by my mom when she passed away! The mother cat brought the kittens to her porch and set them on the steps so my mother started taking care of them, and we created a place in the garage for them! I have since sold that house but I live next-door And I have an outdoor shed which I cut holes in the front and back for the cats to come and go and I have set up cat beds to keep them warm and cozy all winter. I also have a cat door on my sun porch so that I can leave food Out for a couple of other stray cats that showed up and I set up beds there for them. My parents were both raised on farms and I was taught that you never let an animal starve no matter where it comes from. They are all gods creatures! I also believe I read somewhere in the Bible that you take care of the animals after all Noah did so I cannot imagine, a human being on earth who would not care for animals! I believe that those that are harmful to animals or intentionally hurt animals are actually not humans, but could be clones, or could be filled with a demon spirit!

[@christina-yp6jy]

The way you care for your animals is such a wonderful thing to see.

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

My grown son loves the feral cats in our neighborhood so much, he worries everytime it rains, snows or gets cold. He has made numerous cat houses using styrofoam, hay, blankets in storage containers. Sometimes however, I wake up to them on our enclosed porch where he makes tents for them! He’s a quiet guy so I purchased your Introvert Tshirt for him as it describes him to a T😊😊😊

[@OurFrenchChateau]

How wonderful of him :) Hope he enjoys the t-shirt!!

[@angelicavictoriano4172]

I deeply admire your love and dedication to animals, you are good people, I send you a big hug

[@anne4083]

Lincoln's greatest challenge 🐈🐱🚐😂😂😂😂😂

[@dianesmith5254]

I love the walled part of St Malo, the cobbled road/walkways and the ambience. It is hard to believe that it has been rebuilt after being mostly destroyed during the war.

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

I just watched a documentary here in America and that beautiful town was very badly damaged during WWII. I’m so happy it has been restored as it was and not modernized. So lovely

[@philipholum4277]

The cats appreciate the gift!

[@barbarak3292]

We love your videos. Thank you for all especially for taking care of Animals.❤

[@suzanneeichman9576]

You always make me SMILE. Thank you

[@connihudson1578]

I think you have the most beautiful property, and you're renovations and decorating is impressive...plus you're both hilarious 😂❤

[@rebeccagorra672]

Loved your video especially the chain saw scene where you pulled off the safety hat and let your beautiful locks flow in the breeze! 😂😂😂Well done!

[@Jana-wz7dr]

Donkeys chewing carrots is the best ever! Love the walk around St Malo and the photos of beach area, wow. Kitties says thanks dad, wobbly or not, we love it.

[@simonelubbe4653]

Always a joy to visit a truly authentic couple with few pretensions & some real challenges. Makes me grateful to live in warmer.climes. Waiting impatiently for the new kitchen along the tortuous & challenging reconstruction of an old chateaus in France. One thing for sure is a new respect for the great workmanship of the past. I wonder how our new world constructs will stack up a century from now. Simone S Africa

[@garyc5483]

On my little Kubota I simply turn the key to the left, a spiral light will show up on your dashboard. This indicates that the plugs are heating. Continue to hold the key to the left until the light goes off indicating that the plugs are properly heated then turn your key to the right to crank the engine. Going to be a cold winter. Good job you have plenty of wood. ATB regards from the UK

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Yes, we use that function.

[@michelemarie2499]

Thank you so much for all the tenderness 🤗 Even on a cold November morning 💕❄️💕💕💕

[@carolranes91]

I had a friend who had a Mercedes. It kept it in our apartment underground garage and I noticed that he had a heater plugged in to the wall that was made specifically for the Mercedes cars to keep them warm! Maybe you could keep an electric blanket over your tractor as long as you need to cut the grass in the winter time! That’s an idea

[@mariannekuijpers9298]

hilarious starting a tractor with a hairdryer🤣😅

[@maryb.7043]

I absolutely belly laughed at the cats with their new toy! 🤣 They are so entertaining. Thanks.

[@MarySchlotter]

I love many things about your channel, but I so appreciate the two of you and your caring for all “ creatures great and small”. Its so nice you are so close to the sea, we live in a coastal area of the US and my husband and I often say we couldn’t live anywhere that wasn’t near the sea. St Malo looks so beautiful, the village is charming.Your chateau and the land are just lovely, I’m looking forward to your kitchen renovation.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you so much!

[@joannehetherington445]

I watch all the chateau videos...your is always the BEST

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😀

[@kathyschmidt7312]

I love how you care for the wildlife and adopt all sorts of animals into your family. It is beautiful. I have a particular fondness for the cats, the three legged dog, and the donkeys. Lincoln is the calm in your storms.He seems unflappable And he has the ability to think outside the box when faced with a problem, which is rare these days. The creative way he figured out how patch systems together to keep things going when your power was out was amazing. Electronics is all Greek to me. I envy your walled garden. It will take time, but with a little help, you have the potential of being sustainable.

[@lynnfazio8347]

What a perfectly sublime video. Amanda, your production quality in every aspect is exploding. Don’t sell out to HGTV. Stoned cats a bonus.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😹

[@kristyrash927]

I just finished watching All The Light We Cannot See on Netflix so was excited to see St Malo on your vlog. 😊

[@sue7190]

Haven't seen the film, but loved the book❤

[@lizmasi9918]

This is becoming one of my favorite utubers to watch. Love all the animals, but the donkeys are my favorite. Can't wait to see more of the kitchen.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

👍

[@LoireValleyChateaux]

To prepare your diesel tractor for winter use: 1. Keep an electric heated dipstick in the crankcase 24/7 during cold weather, 2: Spray ether briefly into the intake while starting. We had 3 Ford Diesel Tractors & John Deere growing up on a beef ranch with 6000 acres in Oregon... this never failed! ❤️🙏

[@pamkullman8839]

my daughter just sent me a photo of the new book call "All the light we cannot see" and it takes place in St Malo. I have never heard of St Malo, and can't wait to get the book after she is done with it because I know a little bit of what St Malo looks like now! I love the cat van! My one fat cat would not fit in those holes and if she sat on it, it would collapse! 🤣

[@christinepratt5120]

I have 16 Ferel cats that live at the back of my house they have houses and I feed them twice a day. And our 4 rescue dogs that live with us.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😊

[@audreesahota5102]

great still photos from in town- love how you are filming too..interesting shots!...happy to see Lincoln wearing his safety goggles...you are a crazy cat lady- officially now!

[@marielaurent5897]

Hello Amanda and Lincoln. I enjoy your videos so much, they bring me fun, sweetness and knowledge.. I only wish they were longer! ❤ Take care. Lots of love. 💛💛💛

[@donnabridges5858]

Having just finished watching All The Light we Cannot See , one of my favourite books I might add. I was so amazed to see that you lived in the very place and your little Restaurant that you ate at perhaps was the famous one from the movie .

[@alfie8953]

Oh, the cats'faces examining their new 'bus'! Lovely glimpses of St Malo. Thank you and best wishes.

[@normamurray4450]

I say it every time the donkeys eat carrots, love the sound of the crunch!!! Love the food truck build Lincoln...that's exactly how I would do it!! You two are hilarious....love the reference about putting on all the clothes we order at once and people will leave us alone....good one Amanda!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks 👍

[@oliverpavic275]

A very “mechanical” episode featuring tractors, mowers, boilers 😂😂😂

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

A man who reads instructions?! 😮 He’s definitely a keeper 😉 Loved seeing the cats exploring their new bus! 🥰

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😂

[@tamithirion7766]

Lots of chores, in a beautiful location. The kitty scratching van is hilarious, so glad they are enjoying it. Thanksgiving dinner looked amazing, may the Holidays bring many blessings to you all 🤗🙏🐾🎄

[@elizabetha.morgan1869]

A diesle tractor, the fuel gels up in the cold. A plug in heater is needed if the tractor does not already have one? A hand warmer I use to warm up fuel line if accessible. I love the out buildings, they appear to be VERY SOLID!

[@smpoir3114]

On another French chateau vlog, I learned to put dried potato peels in the wood stove. Apparently, it helps clean out the chimneys.

[@dianegriffith3006]

Loved how the black cat looked at you/camera with an expression like “what am I supposed to do with it?” Lincoln you did a great job!! 👏👏👏

[@susangladstone357]

Thank you so much for taking us with you to the beautiful French town!

[@marciadynes7628]

The donkey's are loving the carrots they look so healthy ! We are having our first winter storm tonight and have to travel to our brothers Tuesday morning 85 Miles away no looking forward to that we decorate their house every year my twin and I they bought a small 32 acres farm they just finished rebuilding there 110 year old barn beautiful but my twin I with our sister in law do the trees 3 trees one is 15 feet lots of ladder climbing and large wreaths for the barn doors planters for the front door puck all the greenery from the property which is great will bring some home for me and my twin ! It's fun we have an great sister in law so we enjoy this time with her ! Taking my camera to take photos of the newly paint red barn will pretty with fresh snow on the ground ! Love doing the last cut of grass nothing like the smell of fresh cut grass cannot wait till next April now ! Thanks for sharing!

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

Sounds so nice. Where do you live?

[@donnablake5358]

Your barn is stunning.

[@kimsytsma8493]

If it gets real cold, diesel will turn to jelly. My diesel lawnmower has summer diesel in it now, the tractor needs winter fuel if I want to use to push snow this winter. Our farm tractors are all on winter diesel now. Winter in Canada!

[@cathybackman945]

Still my favorite to watch…mix of humor and stunning visuals and charming pets. The whole package.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks!

[@kenmichellewilson3644]

The spice and cheese stores …..heaven!! Thanksgiving dinner looked delicious.

[@myownlittlehouse471]

My kitten Lucy watched this video with huge golden eyes. She's jealous of the catnip food truck.

[@oosterhuisd]

I live in Edmonton Alberta Canada and we’ve been so so fortunate this year.. -2 Celsius at night.. what a break!

[@amayastrata4629]

My husband always pinches my hairdryer and I think it’s still in the garage. I air dry my hair now. Also, love St. Malo. My arrival port so always stop for a walk and a coffee before heading to our destination. I just wish I could make it a permanent destination. Hubby doesn’t want to live there sadly so I’m stuck.

[@formermichiganian]

Looks like you had a great Thanksgiving! St Malo is a beautiful city. The cat scratching "toy" assembly was funny, but the cats are enjoying it. Love your compassion & caring for all animals/birds. Winter can be very hard on them.

[@kerriegood1046]

Watching your video brought back so many memories for me. I lived in Germany for about 30 years; I used to try and mow the grass at the latest possible time, as my grass was still growing as well. I had a dog, so if let go, I would find it difficult to go out with him as winter progressed. Also used to love shopping at Action. It only came to my area about 10 years before I left, but I could always find many things I most definitely needed from there. Love your videos and am so happy you share your journey with us. Until next week.

[@sharonickes1978]

I love the sound of the donkeys chewing.

[@marytruckor6937]

Oh goodness the bus was a HIT! Absolutely adorable

[@kathrynmulhall1258]

I didn’t know any of that about diesel engines, thank you for teaching me that.

[@staciamartin923]

You need an engine block heater and a additive so diesel doesn’t gel unless France has their fuel treated . . Glad you got it up and going. Thank you for your videos even when you yourself is struggling with power heat and not best circumstances.

[@jdrew5367]

I love your humor! Lincoln thank you for taking on the big jobs. At least the kitty van was very realistic. Made the cat feel like they took a drive in the van.😂 Greatly appreciated. Thank you 😂

[@joycecole4956]

Your video's are always my favorite. Your Chanel is like watching a travel blog, with all the beautiful photographs and being so well put together. Keep them coming and stay warm.❤

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you :)

[@machellep1]

We had our first snow this week. It’s cold. Cat bus is fabulous, great job Lincoln .

[@PatriciaDelsey]

Love the cats liking their new bus

[@LaFarmhouse]

love the property🎀🤎🍂

[@beverlymurray6554]

Loved this video! Especially the cat’s food truck!!

[@kittycatgraham]

You guys are the best! It sounds like the donkeys are mic'd.❤ Love Lincoln's innovative fix it's.

[@petrakinkel3521]

You are a great team 🤩 I love your animals 💝

[@dianac52176]

@19:27, the look on your face, Lincoln, absolutely made my day!!!😂❤

[@frankcava8073]

I love Lincoln’s attitude when it comes to possible injuries (Electrocution) - “Oh no, that’s not possible, or um or um, well anything is possible”

[@lynnees9828]

We do the same. I've told the hubby the house is looking a bit Hodge Podge (sp?) as he's built a wind deterrent from slabs of a fence we took down just to break the wind from making the kittie's houses less warm. It's not looking idyllic. All their heated homes are on the side porch looking like a kitty condo building now. Although we just added a new heated one for our new addition on the dining room porch with cords coming from the cellar in different directions, for Hoss, the sad looking monkey boy. Oh well. Sadly the SPCA here has stopped their neutering programs as donations are down. Guess a $399 trip to the Vet is coming very soon. Yep, that's what they want now.

[@pamelac.410]

Your videos are so interesting and fun to watch. They are varied. Who knew it was so nice hearing donkeys crunch carrots and apples.

[@jametz66]

My wife and I always LOVE to see a video drop from you guys!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jametz66]

@OurFrenchChateau very welcome, thanks for your videos, and the fantastic music you choose also!!!👍

[@richardweil854]

Magnificentviews of Saint Malo. Amanda you are magical

[@Harryset1]

"Ours exploded last year" - you seem to be a Lady, endowed with a very dry sense of humour.. I had to laugh heartily - on a cold day with a lot of even colder sleet - not to be sneezed at. All the best - H.

[@SSHHABBA]

Love the shopping segments ❤❤❤❤ And 20 mins your spoiling us 🎉

[@loulaevert-smith1728]

You two be safe....stay warm....watching you from afar......

[@invcark]

Saint-Malo is absolutely stunning. It’s a walled town with a breathtaking view of the sea 🌊. The waves are powerful, and walking along the fortress is an incredible experience. The church is uniquely beautiful. Everything about this place - the people, the food, the souvenirs, the town itself - is simply wonderful!

[@eightiesallen3180]

The bus... 🤣 (Sorry Mr. Lincoln)

[@jenny-ro1fo]

The "donkey crunching" lol! You guys are amazing to watch, just love your videos!

[@squirrelswithpearls]

If the kitty van is rocking, don't come knocking!

[@Francis-kw9ui]

Beautiful side building

[@maryharvey724]

Lovely. All of it. Joyeux Noël

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

Those are some happy kitties…

[@deettekearns9092]

I love this channel. I've been binge watching over the holiday. I cannot get enough! I need to buy a hat or a sweatshirt to show off!

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

I just ordered a shirt from them for my son. I just love everything they both do. So talented and real. Living my dream actually😊❤😊

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

I feel you with the tractor. We use a space heater running all night in the hanger to warm up our plane engine on cold mornings. Luckily we don’t have to do it to often in our part of Florida.

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

You both have such good hearts and I love your videos. They are beautiful and creative along with calming and fun. Happy belated Thanksgiving. Today on the northeast coast of USA the high temp was 37 degrees Fahrenheit. xx

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you so much!

[@blueyzsf]

Winter is definitely approaching. We had our first frost warning here in Northern California (Sac Area) 32f overnight last 2 days...eek.

[@dianegriffith3006]

Cold everywhere especially here in the PNW/Seattle area. 🥶

[@dianayavetz6286]

Excellent camera work and music. Your hard work filming is noticed!!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks - it's very nice to hear :)

[@dot1shots61]

Love your channel. Really cool city St. Malo. Early Christmas for the cats.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks so much!

[@janephilpott4187]

We love St Malo, will definitely try out that Tea room. Do you ever visit Dinan, it's our favourite town.

[@deborahtalley5207]

Thank you for taking us time St Malo!

[@deborahtalley5207]

Love the scratching bus!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love the safety glasses for putting together a cat scratching bus😹😹😹So excited to see you visit St.Malo. A historical fiction book called All the light we cannot see had its story based in St. Mali. The author’s last name is Doerr (sp?). Highly recommend reading it. We’re getting our first really cold 🥶 night tonight along with the full moon 🌕. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Yes, I have a copy of the book :)

[@judiehavard4903]

Put 1 or 2 plastic bottles in their water pails. They float and keep a hole open for the animals to drink..Inside the water bottles put a little water and some alcohol. The alcohol will keep the bottle water from freezing. The animals learn to sink the bottles to open a hole to drink.😊

[@amyh3619]

Lovely, just lovely! Greetings from Saint Paul, MN. Currently 16°F, -9°C.

[@pmn2821]

Omg, the cat bus, what a riot.

[@suzieq2958]

Drone footage was great and glad to see it flying still 😉 We have been through St Malo a couple of times for the ferry but I never realised it was such a pretty town! Thanks for the petit tour.😊 Funny how watching a speedy up video of the grass being mowed is so entertaining 😀

[@Rqnd0mizer]

Ador magarusi foarte mult ❤❤❤❤

[@bevcovich7861]

I always look forward to your videos 😊 How are the cats going outside??

[@OurFrenchChateau]

There's an opening....

[@suemccoy7533]

Loved the video and yes here in the Midwest of America is is also cold. 21 last night and 36 degrees at 3:00pm today. Of course it will be in the 50's the rest of the week. Nice of you to try and have Thanksgiving in France. That town look amazing!

[@gerhard6105]

Nice video. I have almost the same woodburner and you could put brickets ( the bigger almost brick size ones) in it. In the morning they are still glowing and that way you keep heat and you can start up burning wood again faster. I like the smell of it because it reminds me of our trips to our family in former East Germany (GDR). Yes, it is not healthy. Regards from the Belgium Ardennes/Eifel.

[@ritaderuysscher3535]

I just love your vlogs. They are so well put together. Thank you for taking us along to the magical Saint-Malo. It looks like you had a wonderful meal! Thank you also for taking care of all the animals. You are good-hearted folks and we all appreciate you for it! I jut purchased 2 totes (I got 3 confirmation messages, so hopefully will only get the 2 totes- not 6 😝) it’s a great way to support in a small way my favourite channel 😊. Cheers from a slightly snowy part of Canada. 🇨🇦

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks so much for watching as well as the purchases!

[@pattywethington3764]

I love to hear the donkeys chewing!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Me too! Humans, not so much :)

[@ronaldhorton2438]

Is the Lincoln Blvd street sign one of the old San Francisco street signs? I am continually amazed at the beauty of your estate. Thanks for the video. Happy Holidays!🎉❤🎉❤😊

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Yes, it is from SF!

[@andyroo9381]

This video makes me wonder how far Chateau Longourdy is from Le Mont St. Michelle? (did I spell any of those names correctly?) Have you been there yet? Surely, YES.

[@rjb9886]

Echo the suggestions for tank or block heater (plug in one hour and it starts) and trickle charger if you need to keep starting the mower through the winter. Both work on our tractors in up to -20F