How to stay warm in rural France

[@lisablackmore2404]

Of course we will join you for a chat Brian. All 40 of us 😂😂

[@carolcalf2032]

There’s 41 of us now lol

[@geoffupton]

42.5 now

[@Omaivo2904]

I am the 0,5 :)

[@geoffupton]

@@Omaivo2904now thats saying something! doing a great job as 0.5

[@EmilyBoltz]

lol just keep telling him that 😂

[@sheilaosullivan3056]

Hi Brian, I’m one of your original 42 and love the idea of chatting away in your workshop . You certainly have the gift of conversation and I could listen to you just reading the phone book lol as your lovely accent and some of your sayings are so entertaining. To be honest it’s your personality that comes across and that’s what we like about you. You just go for it Brian. 👏🏼😉🇨🇮

[@normamurray4450]

You said it!!!!

[@veernnyr]

Well, I'm number 51. Is there still room?

[@carolgeard]

@@veernnyrit means 42 thousand, that’s what the k means after the number.

[@sarahpenrose9681]

Me too I started following as soon as you did your first vlog . I’m following from Australia 🇦🇺

[@TaniaDouglas-n3l]

Night in with Brian 😊

[@patriciamilnes4793]

Workshop chat sounds great idea....go for it!

[@coffeebreaktheology2634]

I think you'd be surprised how many would be interested!

[@monicateeling810]

Would love nothing more than joining you chatting away in your workshop, sure isn’t that what a friend would do ;so all 42 and a half of us will be there 👍👍

[@chriswilford3576]

Absolutely, count me in. I love seeing different workshops

[@juliarees7192]

I know I’m short, but I am .6, not a half 😂.

[@kristinabranch3097]

As one of 40 I think I speak for all of us when I say we would all love to join you Brian at your workshop for 10 or 15 minutes. We would love to have a bit of a chat and a bit of a listen and some coffee.

[@TroyAllcock-r3c]

Brian!! WHY the hell would you think that we WOULDN’T talk to you?!?! We’re already watching your nothing specific station so CLEARLY we be OBSESSED by your charm!!!!😬

[@joyeddlemon798]

Yes most definitely would love live chats with Brian while he putters in the workshop.

[@PatKnecht]

I was a sickly child alonealot, inhospital a lot. Made for a lonely, solitary childhood. I found my day, but from about 2to 13-14, Italked a lot… with myself. Now am 82. Can’t drive. Livewithabusy, active family. So I am again a quiet person who talks a lot to myself. Makes me feel less alone.

[@martinjames3950]

A chat in the workshop sounds great😊

[@franlewis8906]

Hello Brian! Thanks for dropping by for a chat! Us old ladies love it when youngsters pop in! I’ll make a sponge cake next time! xx 🎉

[@QuiltyNana]

Isn't that the way with us? " Come on in, here's some cookies and tea" ☕️ I feel like I'm always feeding the youngsters because it's habit and I love a good chat over tea or coffee.

[@Katrinas_Latte]

I just watched a 5 minute ad. You’re welcome 😂😂

[@Eugenie-c2q]

Me too. I usually skip them but don’t do that so I can help Brian.

[@margielynch7196]

@@Katrinas_LatteI watch first with out the ads and then just play it again all the way through, then carry on with my chores ❤️

[@rongilbride7217]

Brian, count me in for a workshop chat, or a lakeside chat, or a fireside chat, or any old darn chat!

[@roxannelittlefield8150]

It is an absolute pleasure to spend five minutes or twenty with you, whenever the spirit moves you.

[@opticalexcellence-wendytob862]

Nothing wrong with a chat in your workshop, Brian. 😊😊😊😊 🍁🇨🇦🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

[@waltercook4868]

Puttering around the shop with commentaries sounds interesting. If you had an ongoing project to revisit from time to time might be interesting. A project like building a trick pool table, an automaton, a table mounted racecar set using foosball technology, a replica of the interior of the Millenium Falcon, your own personal Murphy's Ale distillery, guitar lessons, Dublin Accent instructions, etc.

[@donnaradonski2470]

Brian there’s a artist in Canada named Josh. Sometimes when his wife, who’s a nurse, goes to work at night he’ll need to do the dinner dishes. He brings up a live and calls it “Doing the dishes with Josh”. It’s like a bunch of friends getting together chatting. Sometimes people chat between each other in the chat. It’s fun to do.

[@rosiebeardshaw658]

I watch Josh also! It's more entertaining than you'd imagine. He often chats for an hour plus. It would be good to chat with Brian! He may need a moderator because of trolls.

[@mattkabful]

Thanks for the invite. Yes, as mentioned below, a bit of a chat in the workshop would be very nice.

[@ta2gypsy]

YES! PLEASE do a chat with us, your internet family. The content will be recorded for posterity.

[@CindyEriksen]

Would love to have a live chat with you while you’re working around your workshop‼️ ♥️☕️

[@Zillah82]

Your workshop could hold about 40 of us. Go for it.

[@avivat3010]

Loved today's workshop chat - works for me! Thank you for the company Brian.

[@cynthiablagg3690]

My lifelong motto has been "if all else fails read the directions." It has served me well. I like watching other people work.

[@marshagaravaglia8149]

Yes, let’s hang out in your workshop ❤

[@marvincarter870]

Thanks for inviting us in for a chat Brian and thanks for sharing! I like the little heater but be careful with it!

[@MarionMoxhay]

I love your ramblings of life. I find them very relaxing.

[@debbiekalynuk4217]

First woo hoo! Fri Yay! Love your vlog! I love the selection of music. Thanks for talking to us 42 people! Hi from Canada!

[@marycaths]

Would definitely watch in the workshop with Brian, crank up the heater and start chatting x🎄🥰

[@kathyritchey9526]

Dear Brian it's winter here, I'm bringing whiskey lol. 😂

[@l.5857]

Hi, Brian & “pottering in the workshop” sounds like a great idea.

[@dorotapogubila4427]

Fumble Brian fumble light or dark. Love it.

[@tamrahawkes3170]

It’s winter in Northern Canada, so it’s really nice seeing you drive around with no snow! Also darker than the inside of a cow here by 4

[@cherylmcinnes4434]

Have you been inside a cow??? 😂

[@mwGoosman]

@@cherylmcinnes4434 Veterinarians have…just saying.

[@ksemery]

🇨🇦🤣

[@enpressions]

If I can watch people cleaning yards or houses, I would definitely enjoy watching you organize your shop, I’m THAT kind of person who loves to organize so those videos are entertaining for me!

[@annieterminetschuppon7232]

Please, do remember to spare a fraction of second to like Brian's vlog. It helps his algorithm, it's crucial!

[@margielynch7196]

Good ideas you got there. I often chat to myself when I’m driving, but I doubt it would be suitable for you tube. Especially when there’s a slow driver in front of me 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@erikakiss8855]

😂😂😂 ditto

[@francer1793]

😂😂😂

[@andytrujillo2935]

all 42 of use will join you Brian

[@albertfunk1176]

I wish everyone a well-tempered weekend!

[@busylizzieb]

Brilliant idea, I’m sure we’d all love listening to you while you are pottering in your workshop, I know I would 😊

[@lydiahouck803]

You Brian are hilarious when reading instructions! I enjoyed this video and I will be watching when you post the next. Keep warm and enjoy your weekend!!

[@val-ws51]

we love your chats, please keep doing them x

[@joanoneill381]

We just like being in your company…sounds relaxing.

[@HelmiHelmi007]

Like the majority of the jury, I also vote YES for the live chat, even though I will probably stay silent and just enjoy the vibrant and positive energy. That's exactly what I need as the days get darker, here closer to the Arctic Circle. A warm cup of coffee together with this amazing Brian led community is also a good investment for mental health. Thank you for this team of 40 plus, and particularly those who are spreading Brian's values. Life is a fiddling entity of constantly moving bits and bolts, but with a positive attitude, it will work out like a warm providing generator. Happy Christmas season from Finland to everyone! 🎄❄️🇫🇮🤗✨️

[@mp7519]

Have a nice weekend everyone 🎅

[@alexmacadam3170]

That would be cool, maybe, you could discuss future places you want to go to. Or what restaurants you would like to visit.

[@bubblescashmere6030]

Yes we would love the live chat!!

[@birgittamagnusson-reid6738]

All 42 and 3/5 of us are hanging in for your daily ramblings.

[@KarieChant]

Workshop chats, kitchen chats, making dinner chats, drinking coffee chats, driving around chats. I would love to watch you live, the time change, may get in the way, but all good!

[@chillnophone2024]

"When you come to a fork in the road, take it." Yogi Berra 💙 Beautiful fork❣️

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Workshop chats sounds great 👍

[@aglaydislilipilyspirit8894]

You are an amazing instructor, Brian. You remind me of being a kid hanging out in my uncle's workshop, and how he'd talk about what he was doing and why. I learned so much from that sort of life chatty instruction, and today's younger generations need people like you, who make learning how to manage life easier just by example and personal thoughts. Your chat was full of sensible cautions and useful instructions without being pushy or overbearing. And for me, today, you are a breath of fresh air of the way people used to be and connect. Heck, even sorting your bikes or spanners is great to watch, not only to show kids how to clean up and organise, but because your warm and engaging intelligence is really nice to listen to. I know it's youtube and not really a visit, but you feel like a lovely friend I'm visiting, who does stuff around the place while I sit and listen, and feel like life is more wonderful because you are in it. Thanks.

[@QuiltyNana]

Yep, only can't lend a hand this way. 😉

[@rondriggers2755]

That would be great Brian

[@dianenortness2131]

Of course we would love to spend time with you in the workshop!

[@louettahuddleson7194]

Love the puttering about and the chatting. See ya next time 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@annettewalter2273]

42 and a half of someone watching. Excellent. 👏👏👏👏

[@jeanmkaufmann]

You can chat from wherever you like. I just like hearing from you. You have a more adventurous life than me,. You have a great sense of humor. And then there's your accent. Love it. 😁🇨🇦

[@divaden47]

I enjoy anything you put out on your 'video diaries' so keep doing what you enjoy!!!

[@LGoKo]

That's did tickle, you reading the instructions out loud, you are quite the comedian. Love the idea of a Workshop chat, sound fun! You're such a knowledgeable person, many will learn or advise. PS don't hesitate to drop a vlog even if you think its naf. We look forward to them. :)

[@geoffblake2748]

Listening to you chat and answering questions whilst footling about in your workshop sounds brilliant to me.

[@elizabethpetersen4103]

Bright blessings Brian. Would love a workshop chat, coffee in hand. Do what makes you happy 🕯️

[@fiberotter]

Have a fantastic weekend and stay warm.

[@irishdancer2753]

Brian, do not underestimate yourself, you will have a crowd!!

[@donmorrow1923]

No problema! 🙋🏻‍♂️👍 Brian I’ll watch you puttering about in your workshop. You always seem to be coming up with interesting ideas and things you’re trying to do. That idea of not reading the instructions and learning how to get things to work after you’ve bought them, I have to think that’s most of us. If it looks straight forward after all of your research and asking your buddies what I’ve to get, it should be simple…nope. Now you have to read the semi-complicated instructions….and it works. Looks like a practical device for winter camping if like you said you can safely keep it outside of the camper. Anyway, have a good weekend, and congratulations on helping get the electrics working at the chateau, what a great day for that achievement. Oh, and the never ending Brian the gardener week.

[@sharonlewis555]

I would love hanging around your workshop chatting with you. I really enjoy our chats! They brighten my days.

[@karenmorrison8112]

We could all drink a merry Christmas together, in your workshop, even if there time differences. Cheers to Brian and all of the viewers to. 💙

[@shecanbudget1170]

A chat while you're tidying your worktop sounds good. There's only 42 of us & it might help inspire me to tidy up my tools etc too 👍🏻 xx

[@janjeffrey5679]

Whatever you post we will watchxx❤

[@aimeeelizabeth1]

the word vlog gives me the ick too but you are so enduring at this I've only watched a few videos but going to get caught up(been long time CD/Dan subscriber )and just wanted to give you an unsolicited compliment from Tennessee 😊Wishing you a wonderful Christmas Season!

[@denisevincent4050]

Neurodivergent Aunties love power tools, including tiny diesel heaters. If it was my tiny heater in my camper, I'd be looking for biodiesel, because who wouldn't want to wake to the smell of warm chips? (French Fries for North Americans). Your preference may vary, but you might consider asking if McDonald's (or any place that cooks with oil) will supply you with old cooking oil. A person would need to go through four steps to turn it into biodiesel, but I suspect that the needed things can be found at any Brico. I enjoy our chats. Sorting spanners sounds hypnotic ;)

[@dorothystorry1733]

We do enjoy watching, no matter what you are up to.. You just have such a relaxed attitude of life.. Which is welcoming …

[@Tinrebel]

You read the instructions the way I do! Please, do take care with the CO, maybe a backup monitor, window cracked open always! CO is a silent killer! 😮 I’m sure we’d all love a sit around the “bonfire” and chat with you Brian, are you ready for all of us! All 42 of us telling you what to do! Congrats on the 42 by the way! Knew you’d do it! ☺️ Where’s the tree? 🎄☃️

[@RobertPotter-c2g]

As my name is Potter, I’d quite happily join you in your workshop! I might even be in mine at the same time (I make “polished” concrete worktops, tiles & many things beside) and think it would be fun to chat. I might even make something for you to say thanks for entertaining all 44 of us lol!

[@margaretforshaw1617]

Chat sounds great !

[@caro_linecld3962]

I think the idea of the workshop talks is a very good one. There are lots of things you can chat about.

[@QuiltyNana]

Well, I suppose I listened to you through this workshop chat so maybe it would work. One of my quilter channels did a fireside chat live so we could all chat with each other and it was fun to talk with other makers. I'm doing it daily this month with another quilter and some of the videos are premiers and then she can join us in the chat, that's been a lot of fun. Of course we joke around a lot so I suppose it depends on your topic. Stay warm and be careful with those heaters.

[@joannebolton1]

Bri, we'd watch you counting how many spaghetti strands are in a packet, of course we'd watch you sorting through your spanners! 😅

[@KarieChant]

That made me actually laugh out loud, cause it's true, we would watch.

[@debbienewton909]

I'll watch, you are very relaxing and funny 😁 Thank you for sharing ❤ Have a nice warm weekend ❤

[@Mudjie50]

Would love to listen to you blathering away with your wonderful Irish accent.

[@francesmcgrath5663]

Always enjoy your chats 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🩷🩷

[@sandystanley9662]

Brian it's nice listening to you chatting to us 20 people! So do what you want, I will happily sit in the corner of the workshop won't get in the way, tea for me please!

[@judyshort38]

Good job on the heater, Brian. And also watch you on Escape to Rural France. Always a pleasure "when Irish eyes are smilin':

[@sa11ysmile1]

Anything you share makes me smile Brian. Can we write to you? Receiving mail is fun and I would like to send you a gift too 🤗

[@barryalexander6956]

Be great to see you live and pottering around the workshop!

[@AtlantaGarden]

You are fortunate to enjoy editing videos, because that's the part that intimidates a lot of folks. If you do a live chat, be sure to give us advance notice of what time to tune in.

[@mwGoosman]

Agreed!

[@irenewilson9323]

A chat in your workshop sounds good to me 👍

[@maryshanahan6327]

Of cause we’ll love it ❤

[@Fogerty1959]

Yes please

[@eimearshanahan1567]

Video diary 🤣🤣,showing your age. Love it.🥰 I'm older than you and need my kids to keep me up to date.Keep on doing what you are doing, Love from Dublin.

[@annstroud2168]

Organizing spanners lol. You’d be surprised how inspiring that could be for other people. Love the idea.

[@simonhughes9472]

Up for a chat, nice idea! 👍🏻

[@mariacatharinameerburg]

Heel gezellig om je zo te horen keuvelen 😃😍

[@philipheinhold5340]

Yes for sure👍👍

[@Mindy-s-channel]

Yes. A live would be fun.

[@galendean6755]

Hi Brian, Would love to see the country side even doing the winter. I live where there is no snow. Also enjoy the starting of the fires. Just keep what you do. It’s wonderful!!!

[@patmcloughlin6409]

Gawd Brian have you not realised yet they will watch anything you do !!!! 👍🤣👏👏👏

[@riahenley9974]

Brilliant addition for winter camping….!! 😊🇦🇺🎄

[@clairwaucaush7225]

A lot of people will show up for your chat. SO give it a try. You got nothing to lose by doing it!

[@vikkijeffcott4337]

definitely a great idea.. and its interesting to see how people do things as we pick up skills and tricks that we can use that we otherwise wouldn't know how

[@kellishuster9788]

Thanks for the video. Hope you have a great weekend! Thanks for sharing.❤

[@kraekennedy]

Go for it Brian. Tinkering and chatting sounds delightful.

[@kathyritchey9526]

Brian you might want to check out Roaming Reckless. She travels all over in her vehicle. I can't remember what she heats her truck with. But it seems to work well. Have a wonderful weekend.