Firing Up The Organ

[@juliedyson3383]

Yannis is a talented man! When you finish the organ, I think you need an engraved brass plate to memorialize the restoration - to include where it came from, the names of all of those who worked to restore it, and the dates. We certainly appreciate your work, but future generations need to be made aware.

[@lorispencer2046]

A very good idea!

[@GrumbleBee49]

That`s going to be an extremely large and costly piece of brass.😊

[@gordonc2792]

Great idea

[@jburnett8152]

I love that 😊

[@annieoconnor9778]

What a brilliant idea. 🙏🏻

[@TheasChristmasVillages]

You sure had me going!!!! Wonderful; playing with no pipes. Yannis is a magician! 🤣🤣🤣

[@karenniehues4786]

I love Yannis spirit of doing anything & everything that needs doing, big or small! You can spot him all over! To have a worker of that sort is truly a blessing. And it takes an astute boss to see it

[@kathrynwitte3398]

You DO realize Yannis was “playing” it without PIPES, don’t you?

[@bridgwll]

That is his job.

[@karenniehues4786]

@@kathrynwitte3398 of course

[@patriciafoley1494]

Wow Billy!!! A quote from Its a wonderful life “Each man's life touches so many other lives.” Your little project has touched so many lives I don’t think you realize. I can’t help but wonder how you have created such a beautiful community around you. I just love that whom ever crosses paths with your family becomes family. The creative engineering minds in that chapel is amazing!!

[@sushirules]

Amazing the vision with which reconstruction and renovation is taking place. The organ has taken on a new life for certes.

[@annaibarra3447]

❤

[@barbarasmith2693]

Thank you again to Jenny, Toby, Charlie, Rupert, and Oskar Robin for the loan of Daddy Moon. Special thanks to Jenny for cracking on with caring for the Legends and all of the other animals, as well as caring for your four beautiful sons on your own whilst Nick is away helping the Pethericks. You are amazing.

[@bethbleas8378]

Today I want to say how amazing your dad is! He quietly watches what is going on. He is always ready to lend a hand! I think he allows the younger ones to figure it out so they learn, while already figuring it out for himself. He is a gem, and his family has benefited by his guidance! Hats off to him!

[@margotwelland2459]

Lovely to see Mr Petherick Senior part of the amazing team putting together the church organ, a monumental task and an achievement that will make a wonderful historical legacy. ❤

[@DemelzaBoing]

Right now I`m living for the Pethericks. Seriously. At the end of the day when I`m just about finished with November in Britain, I can`t think of a better way to wind down and relax watching this show. I love being transported to rural France every evening and seeing such a really lovely bunch of people come together to make something so beautiful happen and feel so included in the processes. It`s been lovely meeting the Moons. Appreciating Alex creating the visual vibe. Yanis is well...... Adorable and irreplaceable. Daddy Petherick is inspirational and all his children are an absolute credit to him. And... Simon will be back in a few weeks!! *wibble* I feel slightly overwhelmed......

[@susanhill3147]

Well said 👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@michelebourke4340]

ditto here in new zealand.

[@rhondaregister8081]

Yannis should be on the magical Moons channel! Pure genius having him play an organ with no bellows or pipes!

[@GloriaNelsonCSEP]

As you Brits would say…Brilliant! I’m In awe of the brain and manpower you all share with your collective gifts in each project you undertake! The excellence you all seek in all you do is exceptional…not to mention how tidy you keep your workspace!! 💕

[@elisabethhopson5639]

Loving this restoration. Love Alex's quality work. Love Duncan for being the sparky extraordinaire. Love Yiannis for everything. Love Nick for his skills and knowledge. Love all the Pethericks for being fantastic. Love Pip for his leadership skills. I find it very comforting to think that this lovely organ will still be singing her heart out long after we have all died. Just watching her being restored is enough. ❤

[@ianrichardson8865]

Small points to note; the bellows will be loaded with (usually) cast iron weights to get the required pressure (probably about 3 inches water gauge) and that will find more leaks! Secondly, the little valve on top of the bellows is (or should be) connected to the floor of the bellows via a cord such that, if there is excess wind, the valve is pulled open. This avoids the risk of raising the bellows too high which could damage the leatherwork. Hope this helps.

[@jonimarchese7655]

" WOW" no words can describe what we are watching. When you were in the UK, taking the organ apart bit by bit, I thought how in the world, would you ever put this massive thing back together. When Nick called it uncharted territory, boy he wasn't kidding, and here we are. You have figured not only how to get it back together, (so far) you even figured out how to make repairs and adjustments. The organ team is "truly amazing, and you all should be so proud of what you have accomplished. I know we all are. Well done guys. Lots of love from N.Y.

[@KayLungull]

Billy it appears Yannis has made a fine impression with your subscribers. He truly is GOLDEN..no matter what task he does. Appreciate all of you, now all we need is Simon to pop in. Have a great weekend.

[@suzannepolder3929]

Agreed. We have adopted Yannis.

[@julieknowles7063]

Hope Rick is watching too.He won't recognise the place when he pops in.

[@michellemonksfield2171]

The skills and ingenuity of everyone working on this project are amazing.

[@lindawiest3772]

Yannis is an Amazing team worker! Instinctively Yannis knows when to lend a helping hand so diligent and keeps on his own individual tasks all the while; just brilliant asset to The Petherick Family!

[@belindasmith9739]

What a huge complicated job putting the organ back together is. The WHOLE team are doing an amazing job.

[@vivienanderson603]

No pressure on getting the organ working for Christmas, but wouldn’t it be wonderful to have the town’s folk in the chapel for a Carol service (or Xmas sing song) then hot chocolate served in your amazing kitchen. 😊

[@nancycowan6109]

To say this a labor of love is a massive understatement. ❤️

[@donnamass9576]

OMG. That’s Yannis! WOW! I have a sneaking feeling that this young man is going to surprise the heck out of us. Thank you, the Pethericks for attracting such amazing people and Billie, for believing in all of them. You are awesome.

[@bridgwll]

He wasn’t playing at all. No key was pressed.

[@mariedowling3837]

Well, that was a clever opening - Yannis had me totally convinced🤩 Nick & Michael, great explanations every time and Billy, multitasking as usual, never a dull moment at the convent.

[@cementingbytanya]

Awesome! Love these videos.. Dad looks so eager to jump in there and help! Love him!

[@brittawrolson5936]

Me too! I thought he was actually playing the first bits of music 🎼🎶🎶

[@michaelpennington7800]

No one with a straight face could ever accuse you Billy of slacking off. Great times at the Convent.

[@janelou458]

We inherited an old pump organ - a family heirloom that had been carted back and forth across country several times. By the time it came to us the organ part was in pieces lying on its back. It was hopeless looking. We unloaded it onto the garage floor and I was at a loss as to what to do. After looking at it for a week, I told my husband, what if we shift this piece over and everything kind of fell into place. It took me a while to figure out all the connections, but finally it was all put together. My mother donated an antique thin leather glove to use in patching the bellows. It has worked well for over 20 years.

[@cindyhazelton9683]

Yannis is so full of surprises. God has made incredible choices with all of you who are putting the organ back together . I wonder what additional surprises are still to be seen.

[@bridgwll]

Why is Yannis full of surprises?

[@tonagilvarry6852]

So uplifting to watch the family and community coming together. How about a Carol service for Christmas.

[@Gwenne-l8d]

I’m blown away. To see the bellows/wind chamber operate was awesome. Love this restoration! 😊. Thank you for saving this piece of history.

[@mizzchime7805]

The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark. ” - Michelangelo What a fantastic team. You all are on another level. Thank you for such a treat to witness the restoration

[@brendakeith8262]

Loved every minute of this, and there will be so much more to come after the organ - the kitchen, the library, the elevator (that should be a good series!), the upstairs rooms and reconfiguring of the horrible hallways, figuring out what to do with the bar, and the humongous cabinet in the chapel - I can't imagine life without you all, thank you so much for creating this to share with us all. Blessings and happiness to you, each and every one!

[@Em_Chester_]

Yannis that was brilliant! Laughed so hard.

[@dawnfrost5374]

Michael is great hes got a great sense of humour ❤

[@lindagiles7440]

I would love to see more of Michael! He never fails to amaze me, God has blessed him with many talents. Linda Georgia USA

[@christinamarie3598]

He honestly gets me ticked ☺️❤️

[@Gadgetmumma]

Alex’s pronunciation of ‘hard’ is the same as in Boston USA and in Australia. I wonder if he originates from a town in England where the emigrants to Mass also came from?

[@frances9644]

Total admiration and respect to the original designers and builders of this 18th century organ. Who would have guessed an organ would have so many, and intricate, parts. The whole project is truly amazing.

[@carolesmith6620]

The intro was brilliant Yannis I laughed so hard , what a job Michael and the team are doing it's fantastic can not wait for the organ to be played and there was pip😊🤗

[@dmbalsam]

I am finding this series on the organ vary interesting. Had no idea what is involved with make or maintenance of the instrument.

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

What a week of joy. Watching you all in the most fabulous restoration. Who knew Yannis was a Monty Python fan?❤ Thank you all

[@mostlyinterested1016]

Great job, Guys. Just glad Pip is supervising the way he is.

[@jeancarver6599]

I love everyone there and how hard they work, but Yannis works extra hard with a great attitude!!

[@jillychandler]

I think it is just amazing how you know where everything goes! I know you took hundreds of pictures as you dismantled the organ, but never the less it is an incredible thing what you guys are doing. xxx

[@paulasmith3590]

I am just amazed that you guys knew how to put an massive organ back together. All of you are very talented.

[@elizabethjury2930]

Wow Yanis you play the organ as well. Its just so fascinating watching all the work plus some skylarking which makes such a happy team.

[@jeanneshultz772]

I have to say, Yannis is the best worker you have, above all the other great ones you have. He is a tremendous stroke of luck, with his shrug, OK, then cracks on!

[@patig6984]

Loved the Yannis clip at the beginning...you all have fun mixed in with the hard work...I am enjoying learning all about how this organ works and all the patient instruction. Keep cracking on and cracking us all up with your light hearted moments! and, thanks for the Happy Thanksgiving wishes...there is much to be thankful for!

[@gregcampbell4467]

Did Alex trick us with the opening? 👍Thanks Nick Moon for our Britishism of the week - "gubbins" 😄. You are all so great together. I wouldn't mind seeing that bleed over to Doing It Ourselves or other friends channels. I look forward to the organ's rebirth.

[@mikelanglois3693]

Glad we could see Alex. He is a master at the videography.

[@GrandmaLM]

What a team. Totally amazed at everyone’s skill level, being able to handle anything that comes their way. So many talents.

[@jkherself]

Food for thought, once the organ is complete you should have a protective dust cover over it to protect it from the construction dust that will be ongoing in the convent for a while.

[@louiselewis5061]

My goodness, Billy, we could never think of you as slacking-you all are such hard workers.

[@kipmistralllc5257]

Unbelievable progress to watch the organ being rebuilt and coming to life again today!

[@michelleaththas659]

You are all doing such a massive job, not many people would be able to do. Watching you from Australia, I am 75 years old and you brighten my day every morning. It is very refreshing to see a group of good friends working so well together. Best wishes from Sydney. Can not wait to hear Michael playing. ❤️❤️❤️ 🇦🇺🦘🦘🐨

[@jmm21340]

Mike, instead of drilling holes in walls, you can use acoustic soundproofing materials inside the blower box. We have several installation in the USA that did that and have the blower proximate to the organ.

[@dorothystorry1733]

Nick explains everything so well in these videos…. You would actually think he had done this for a living.. Great work team! 😊

[@lieuwina]

Duncan is a very neat worker and does a fantastic job each time. Yanis is really fitting in with the crew and works so hard. Alex it is lovely to see you back and I love your cinematography it is very good. Michael is doing a fantastic job on the repairs of the organ and Nick is doing a fantastic job and telling us all that is going on and how it all works. You guys rock.

[@susanaleonard5953]

Can't wait to hear the organ complete with pipes giving a little theatre to the first recital in the chapel.

[@jenateer2518]

Awesome organ intro.

[@kypaintster]

This is so amazing and incredible to watch. How they created these original organs is so incredible.

[@merrileeheard3889]

Hilarious having Yannis "playing" the organ for the intro!😂

[@danielulz1640]

Who knows, maybe he can!

[@merrileeheard3889]

@@danielulz1640 It looked like he was playing, so my guess is, he can at least play a piano!

[@kathrinekerns8398]

What an incredible restoration. Wonderful.

[@deannfausett3923]

Progress is great! Billy it must be wonderful to have Alex to help with the videos and editing. Doing it all alone must get exhausting.

[@wandacasper5612]

So proud the organ is almost restored.

[@girlnorthof60]

A MASSIVE thank you to everyone... I've thoroughly enjoyed watching this amazing endeaver, and welcome back Alex, Layla (🥰 such a good girl) & Duncan. It's been a fantastic week!

[@nelliehedrick3147]

I don't care how hard the work is or what it is , your Dad is Johnny on the spot!! That's where you boys get your knowledge and work ethics from....❤❤

[@maryr7800]

Another lovely video of the organ restoration project ! It appears they had all hands on deck this time, even Billy and Michael's Dad, and I think I even saw Duncan helping out once. Yannis had me fooled for a moment and wondering why no one told us he could play the organ...lol ! At the end when Michael and Nick were sitting in front of the organ talking, I wondered where Pip was, then I saw her sitting up top like the queen she is, looking over her loyal subjects. 🐭

[@marilynwade9448]

Yanis!!!!Yanks!!!! Pethericks is so amazing

[@triciazimmerman3522]

Just mind boggling that you fellas know how to do this massive project. Yannis has hidden talents.

[@srigging]

You're getting closer to the completion...cannot wait to hear Michael play ❤🎶

[@deniseh122]

Yannis is such a good sport and quick learner. Didn’t know he could play the organ so beautifully and without pipes!! Michael seems like he is really enjoying rebuilding the organ. Happy to see Alex back with his phenomenal filming talent. Nick so knowledgeable - what is his background? Billy getting back to project management and hard work. Maine USA

[@helenstella2666]

Ohhh! This fills me with such joy 🥰 I spy Pip ☺️

[@clairvoyant3109]

Not sure what is/was more exciting-- hearing the bell ring or music from the organ! The PetherIcks are a first class group of innovative talented guys. Billy, you have only the best workers. Big kudos to all!

[@hildafrey2815]

Again Michael with your dedication and knowledge and meticulous care to even the smallest of details you have made a beautiful instrument come to life. Congratulations to you and all those who assisted you

[@mikelanglois3693]

Nick is an extremely well spoken, and intelligent, man.

[@bettymcnally9244]

So excited to hear you play this beautiful organ Michael. Job well done to you all.

[@Smalfry47]

Your Dad makes my old heart smile………

[@daphneerler8496]

Greetings Pethericks family and team of loving and caring restorers !! Yannis playing the organ - bonus!! So joyful to be along this awesome journey - Crack On then 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kerriebarron]

There's somethng about the mechanics of the organ to appreciate with every stage. Lovely old science. It just occurred to me today how little Pip's heart must have been racing each time he had to escape being noticed. What a world you have all created.

[@PTE399]

Thank you for sharing this journey with us! 🕉❤️🙏🏻💙🕊✝️

[@daverichardson5861]

Super vlog Billy, Alex. I’ll bet your dad is loving been involved with this. Micheal and Nick have everything in hand, its not a problem, we have a work around, brill. When the vlog stared, I thought, no way! Then Yannis sat at the keys! Alex doing his direction bit, super. Well done all, great work done and the day comes ever closer, can’t wait. Stay well you all.

[@michellejenkins5922]

Your talents never cease to amaze, Yannis so many different talents. Especially as I believe everyone was expecting Michael to be the first to play the organ.

[@Peachy08]

He wasn't actually playing...

[@katharinatrub1338]

Thank You Guys for offering us your progress in that endeavour! Every Day the building of the Organ is so fascinating to watch and the ambiance is utterly attractive too. ...Big chuckle when Michael sais : "Now Go away the Glue is getting cold" I received it as a Tease to the viewers but, instead the Camera turns away in the opposite direction. Shows the humour of Alexander. and Yes, I Love your filming!

[@evangelinekeeley3531]

Amazing work gentlemen! You have come a very long way in 10 days, and I have no doubt that we'll hear Christmas carols in the convent this year!

[@marypaddey4625]

Watching this project is fascinating. So lucky to have Nick as project manager and Michael has come into his own too.

[@lorencain8926]

It is a magnificent job that you are doing to take apart the organ, transport it, and put it back together. I can't imagine doing that, especially putting it back together. I can take apart but not good at putting back. If it were mine, and it's not, I would not paint it. The color of the wood shows it's age and history. It's an old organ being placed in an old chapel. To me, a freshly painted organ might match colors of the chapel but wouldn't look true, and maybe a coat of paint could seal the wood and slightly change the natural tone, I don't know if this is possible or not. I would try to maybe oil and wax the wood to bring out it's natural look. But as I wrote, that is me and not you. I think whatever you do is good for this awesome undertaking.

[@kathyhembyhewett6109]

Michael is doing a great job of restoring every piece. 👌

[@ronaldhorton2438]

Thank you, guys. Let's hear it: PIP, PIP HOORAY! for the organ installers and that darn mouse 🐁. Alex, what is your sweet Spaniel's name? Beautiful work. 🎉🎉❤

[@jackierice4254]

Layla

[@timeformore]

Getting to see the inner workings of the organ is fascinating. I’m glad you can share it with us. It’s great to see everyone, including Alex now that he’s back.

[@LawrenceB123]

Well done pip and friends! Have a great weekend! 👏🏻

[@deanwinchester7573]

I agree billy it's nice to have Alex back because we get longer videos and get to see more enjoying the music too thanks Alex Nick Michael Yannis Billy Duncan and Papa Petherick

[@meganhall1306]

The beginning was so funny😂. I love your dog Alex. Another fantastic vlog, well done everyone xxx💕💕💕👏👏👏

[@lisajahn6839]

Thank you all very much for making and sharing this 💜 beautiful episode! Duncan works magic! Funny with Yannis pretending to play organ. Pip is super! Great work and progress everyone! Be well, stay safe.😊❤

[@barryangelapool715]

What an extraordinary experience to see this beautiful machine come back to life……breathing its first breath for many years. Thank you so much for letting us share this with you. Amazing ❤❤❤

[@paulferguson2858]

Before you put the sides on it and close it all up when you're done putting it, somehow put some lights and remote cameras to show how all the mechanism work as it's being played

[@paulettebarber7219]

This is getting more and more exciting! It’s very cool that you will be adapting things to make it fit into its new home.

[@karenmorrison8112]

Exciting, the heart of the Organ is in place. It's coming together now.

[@teresachase47]

Love the videos of the organ. And thank you Michael for the Thanksgiving greeting! So good to see you all.

[@borntobuild5058]

If you has asked me a month ago whether I would have enjoyed watching an old organ being put together I would have said no but I am so enjoying this. Can't wait to see the progress next week and to eventually read the adventures of Pip!

[@mavep2855]

Great opening! Reconstruction is going well, can’t wait to hear the organ. Thanks Billy and crew🙏❤️

[@corinnemartin6456]

Thoroughly enjoying the organ rebuild , it's fascinating to see all the components and how they fit together and the skills needed to complete the task . Keep cracking on !

[@barbaradrechsler2819]

It’s getting to the pipe stage ❤.Yannis looked good playing,😊it’s so nice to see everyone working together and having fun 😊❤

[@vickychester4705]

Michael the magician ❤❤❤

[@jesschee5891]

Yannis was definitely pulling off the organ playing ☺️ That first scene of Michael, Nick and Billy really showed how much the brothers look alike! Great video, wonderful to see so many hands helping in the process ❤

[@AprilRaine60]

Hey there Alex, glad your back! Nice to see Senior Petherick and Yannis.

[@CharlenePink-Dufresne]

Thank you Michael! Everyone is doing such a great job. I'm enjoying every moment of the refurbishment. 😊